06-28-2022 - Agenda Packet AssembledREGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City of Campbell, California
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June 28, 2022 7:30 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers
AGENDA
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the meeting in person at Campbell City Hall - Council Chambers. If attending in person, face coverings and physical distancing will be required until further notice. Public comment for the Planning Commission meetings will be accepted via email at planning@campbellca.gov by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments will be posted on the website and distributed to the PC. If you choose to email your comments, please indicate
in the subject line “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT” and indicate the item number. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES May 24, 2022, and June 14, 2022 COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS ORAL REQUESTS This is the point on the agenda where members of the public may address the Commission
on items of concern to the Community that are not listed on the agenda this evening. People may speak up to 5 minutes on any matter concerning the Commission.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PLN-2021-206 Continued Public Hearing to consider the request of Bilal Ilter, Atlas General Construction, for property located at 388 Hatcher Court to allow an approximately 403 square feet addition to a single-family house resulting in an FAR of 0.50. The application under consideration includes a Site and
Architectural Review Permit. File No.: PLN-2021-206. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt from CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Tracy Tam, Associate Planner
2. PLN-2021-217 Public Hearing to consider the request of John Rovai, Studio Benavente Architects, for property located at 1506 White Oaks Road to allow for a new motor vehicle—renting use within an existing commercial building. The application under
consideration includes a Conditional Use Permit. File No.: PLN-2021-217. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt from CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Tracy Tam, Associate Planner
3.
PLN-2020-90
Public Hearing to consider the request of the Santa Clara County Library District, for property located at 1344 Dell Avenue to allow construction of an approximately 8,000 square-foot library administrative annex building ("government
office and facility") and associated site and landscaping
improvements, including retention of existing overhead frontage utilities, and removal of on-site protected trees; and a continued shared parking arrangement with an abutting property located at 1370 Dell Avenue. The applications under
consideration include a Conditional Use Permit Modification
with Site and Architectural Review, Variance, and Tree Removal Permit. File. No.: PLN-2020-90. The Library District, as Lead Agency, has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt under CEQA (§ 15303) and filed a Notice of Exemption
(County File No. ENV23948). Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular Planning Commission meeting of July 12, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be in person for the members of the Planning Commission at Campbell City Hall, Council Chambers, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA. Members of the public are still allowed to participate remotely by Zoom or attend in person (as space allows while maintaining on-going
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CITY OF CAMPBELL Planning Commission Minutes
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY May 24, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday May 24, 2022, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA, by Chair Ching and the
following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Chair: Stuart Ching Vice Chair: Adam Buchbinder Commissioner: Matt Kamkar Commissioner: Michael Krey Commissioner: Maggie Ostrowski Commissioner: Andrew Rivlin Commissioner: Alan Zisser
Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Community Development Director: Rob Eastwood Senior Planner: Daniel Fama Senior Planner: Stephen Rose
Associate Planner: Tracy Tam City Attorney: Bill Seligmann Executive Assistant: Abby Jones APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Buchbinder, seconded by Commissioner Krey, the Planning Commission approved the minutes of the meeting of March 22, April 26, May 4- Special Meeting and May 10, 2022, were approved as submitted. (6-1-0 Commissioner Ostrowski abstained) COMMUNICATIONS None AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 24, 2022 Page 2 Community Development Director Eastwood noted that items 4 & 5 will be continued and noted the
desk item for item No. 2. ORAL REQUESTS
None PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Ching asked if any of the Commissioners had any disclosures. Commissioner Buchbinder stated he previously lived at the Franciscan Apartments. He also noted
he filed a rent increase complaint at that time. He does not currently live near the project site and no recusal is needed. Chair Ching took items 4 & 5 out of order. Chair Ching opened the public hearing for item No. 4 and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Aaron Hadzees, Field Representative, Carpenters Union local 405 San Jose, spoke in support of Labor language standards, enrolling apprentices in State certified programs and to see value in
employees by providing good health benefits and retirement programs. With no one else wishing to speak, Chair Ching closed the public hearing.
Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Rivlin, seconded by Commissioner Zisser, the Planning Commission continue item 4 to June 14, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Rivlin, Zisser, Ostrowski, Kamkar, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 5 into the record as follows:
4. PLN-2021-33 NOTE: This item will be continued to June 14, 2022.
Public Hearing to consider the request of Brad Cox, Architect, Inc. to allow relocation of an existing office building (converted Folk-Victorian residence) from 1940 Hamilton Avenue to 1980 Hamilton Avenue for use as an administrative office for the First Congregational Church of San Jose and removal of four protected trees. The applications under consideration include a Conditional Use Permit and a Tree Removal Permit. File No.: PLN-2021-33. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner
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With no public comments during public hearing Chair Ching closed the public hearing and opened
the discussion to the commissioners. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Rivlin, seconded by Commissioner Zisser, the Planning Commission continue item 5 to June 14, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Rivlin, Zisser, Ostrowski, Kamkar, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows:
Associate Planner Tracy Tam, presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022. Associate Planner Tam stated that the study session’s purpose is to provide input on the pre-application for a private after school program. The project consists of constructing 8 new buildings and any associated site improvements for the property located at 95 Dot Avenue. Associate Planner Tam requested feedback specific to setbacks and maximum height of proposed construction.
The Commission asked general questions related to the pre-application, project details and parking modifications.
Chair Ching opened the public hearing where Mr. Bert Garland, Saniku School representative, shared the vision of the school and the existing project history.
Jeff Cisneros, Saniku School Board member stated Campbell Seventh-Day Adventist Church’s to parcel out parking.
5. PLN-2021-177 NOTE: This item will be continued to June 14, 2022.
Public Hearing to consider the request of David Fenster, Modulus, for property located at 1940 Hamilton Avenue to allow
construction of a two-story, approximately 8,000 square-foot professional office building with a rooftop deck, and associated site, lighting, parking, and landscaping improvements; and a proposed shared parking and site access arrangement with the adjacent First Congregational Church of San Jose located at 1980 Hamilton Avenue. The applications under consideration include a Site and Architectural Review Permit and Parking Modification Permit File. No.: PLN-2021-177. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner
1. PLN-2022-196 Study Session to consider a request of Bert Garland, for property located at 95 Dot Avenue for a proposed expansion of an existing private school (d.b.a. Saniuku School) for up to 420 children. The application under consideration is a Preliminary Review. File No.: PLN-2021-196. Project Planner: Tracy Tam,
Associate Planner
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Mr. Hideki Maekawa Saniku School teacher, spoke about the school program and how it can benefit the Campbell community.
Mrs. Carol Musser, Campbell resident stated concerns with the dense project being located to the residential homes in the neighborhood. Chair Ching closed the public hearing and opened to The Commission for questions. The Commission expressed support of the project and accepted the staff recommendations. Chair Ching called a brief recess. The commission reconvened with all members present.
Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record as follows:
Senior Planner Stephen Rose provided a staff reported dated May 24, 2022. The proposal consists of three-story 60-unit apartment building addition to the Franciscan Apartments, a Tree Removal Permit and up to a 35% density bonus. He provided information regarding the Housing
Accountability Act. Senior Planner Rose noted the desk item with updated Civil Drawings and additional Conditions of Approval addressing stormwater treatment.
Senior Planner Rose clarified and answered general questions from the commission regarding the project. Chair Ching Opened the public hearing. Project Applicant, Allan Truong spoke about the property enhancement that were made over the years and the new proposed plan. The Commission asked the applicant questions related to the project size, plans for future expansions.
2. PLN-2018-202 Public Hearing to consider the request of Nick Leone of Raintree Campbell LLC, for property located at 601 Almarida Drive to add a three-story (60-unit) apartment building to an existing 180-unit
apartment community (d.b.a. The Franciscan), allow the construction of at- and below-grade parking and the removal and replacement of a leasing office/storage building, parking areas,
fitness facility, pool and spa, six (6) on-site trees. The project also includes a request for a Density Bonus to allow an approximately 19% increase in the allowable density, use of transit-oriented
density bonus parking standards, concessions to allow a reduced setback between structures and a reduction in required open space area, and waivers to the maximum allowable floor area ratio and lot coverage. The applications under consideration include a Site and Architectural Review Permit and Tree Removal Permit. File No.: PLN-2018-202. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Stephen Rose,
Senior Planner
Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 24, 2022 Page 5 Mark Donahue, Project Architect responded to Commission questions stating they are obligated to
meet Title 24 requirements relating to green building codes. Chair Ching Closed the public hearing.
The Commission expressed overall support. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Krey, seconded by Commissioner Rivlin, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4646, approving a Site and Architectural Review Permit and Tree Removal Permit. by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Rivlin, Zisser, Ostrowski, Kamkar, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record as follows:
Associate Planner Tracy Tam presented the staff report to the commission dated May 24, 2022. The Staff is recommending that The Planning Commission Adopt a Resolution (reference Attachment 1), approving a Conditional Use Permit and finding the project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301, Class 1, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to
the minor alteration of existing facilities. Chair Ching Opened the public hearing.
Applicant, Stephanie Tien, spoke in detail about the plans they have for the Campbell Community, and she addressed the concerns mentioned by the Commission regarding the bathrooms. Closed the public hearing and opened the discussion to the commissioners. The Commission asked general questions regarding the project and expressed overall support with conditions noted. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Krey, seconded by Commissioner Zisser, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. (reference Attachment 1), approving a Conditional Use Permit and finding the project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301, Class 1, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to the minor alteration of existing facilities. By the following roll call vote.
3. PLN-2021-157 Public Hearing to consider the request of T Square Consulting Group, for property located at 65 W Hamilton Ave to allow the
establishment of a new commercial day care center and associated site improvements including a new playground area, trash enclosure, and reconfiguration of the existing parking lot.
The application under consideration includes a Conditional Use Permit. File No.: PLN-2021-157. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Tracy Tam, Associate Planner
Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 24, 2022 Page 6 AYES: Rivlin, Zisser, Ostrowski, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Kamkar Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 6 into the record as follows:
Senior Planner Daniel Fama presented the report dated May 24, 2022, presenting The Commission with an update on the City of Campbell 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for citywide projects for consistency with the Campbell General Plan and noted that staff from Finance
Department were logged in to zoom to answer any questions from Commission. Chair Ching Opened the public hearing.
With no public comments during public hearing Chair Ching closed the public hearing and opened the discussion to the commissioners. The Commission had a discussion regarding the General Plan and stated they’d like to see a plan for a bike infrastructure included. The Commission expressed support of the Capital Improvement Plan. After discussion, the Planning Commission made the following motion. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Buchbinder, seconded by Commissioner Zisser, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4645 (reference Attachment 1), finding that the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is consistent with the Campbell General Plan but recommend adding more bike lanes to remain consistent with Campbell General Plan, by the following roll call vote. AYES: Rivlin, Zisser, Ostrowski, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching, Kamkar NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Community Development Director Rob Eastwood reported,
• The City Council met on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 and considered the following items of interest to the Planning Commission: Public Hearing to Consider a City-Initiated Zoning Code Text Amendment (PLN-2021-193) to Amend the Side-Yard Setback Requirements for
Properties Located Within the M-1 (Light Industrial) and C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning Districts (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote) The City Council adopted an Ordinance authorizing the Zoning Code Text Amendments.
6. PLN-2022-41 Public Hearing to consider the City of Campbell 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for citywide projects for consistency with the Campbell General Plan. Staff is recommending that the project be deemed exempt under CEQA. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner Tentative City Council Meeting Date: June 21, 2022.
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• During the Next Special Planning Commission Meeting of May 31, 2022: The Commission will receive a report from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo City and Regional Planning Students regarding Downtown and Winchester Station Vision Plans.
• On the publication of “Campbell’s Plan for Housing” Draft Housing Element: The Department
anticipates publishing the Draft Housing Element for public review sometime during the week of May 23, 2022. The Draft Housing Element will be available for public review for 30 days and then be sent to the State Department of Housing and Community Development
for comment. ADJOURNMENT The Regular Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 10:29 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA. PREPARED BY: Abby Jones, Executive Assistant
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Planning Commission Minutes
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY June 14, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday June 14, 2022, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA, by Chair Ching
and the following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair: Stuart Ching Vice Chair: Adam Buchbinder
Commissioner: Matt Kamkar
Commissioner: Michael Krey Commissioner: Maggie Ostrowski Commissioner: Andrew Rivlin
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner: Alan Zisser
Staff Present: Community Development Director: Rob Eastwood Senior Planner: Daniel Fama
City Attorney: Bill Seligmann
Deputy City Clerk: Andrea Sanders APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
COMMUNICATIONS
None
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS Approval of the May 24, 2022 meeting minutes was deferred to June 28, 2022.
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ORAL REQUESTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Ching asked if any of the Commissioners had any disclosures. There were none. Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows:
Staff recommended this item be continued to a future meeting. Chair Ching opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. There was
no one who wished to speak Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Krey, seconded by Commissioner Rivlin, the Planning Commission continue this item to the June 28, 2022 Planning Commission meeting by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Rivlin, Ostrowski, Kamkar, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: Zisser ABSTAIN: None
Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record as follows:
1. PLN-2021-206 Public Hearing to consider the request of Bilal Ilter, Atlas General Construction, for property located at 388 Hatcher Court to allow an approximately 403 square feet addition to a single-family house resulting in an FAR of 0.50. The application under consideration includes a
Site and Architectural Review Permit File No.: PLN-
2021-206. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt from CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner:
Tracy Tam, Associate Planner
2. PLN-2021-33 Continued Public Hearing to consider the request of Brad Cox, Architect, Inc. to allow relocation of an existing office building (converted Folk-Victorian
residence) from 1940 Hamilton Avenue to 1980 Hamilton Avenue for use as an administrative office for the First Congregational Church of San Jose and removal of four protected trees. The applications under consideration include a Conditional Use Permit and a
Tree Removal Permit. File No.: PLN-2021-33. Staff is
recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is
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Senior Planner Fama presented the staff report dated June 14, 2022. This application is for a Conditional Use Permit for 1980 Hamilton Ave, which is the First Congregational Church
of San Jose property. The Conditional Use Permit would allow relocation of a structure onto
the Church property that would be used as an administrative office by the Church. (It was converted to an office in 2013.) The application includes a Tree Removal Permit for three protected trees.
The Commission asked general questions related to the application.
Chair Ching opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Applicant, Mark Domnauer responded to a Commission inquiry stating the current school
was needing additional classrooms, so by having the building on the campus it would free
up classrooms that were currently being used for office use. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chair Ching closed the public hearing.
The Commissioners stated support for the application.
Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Krey, seconded by Commissioner Kamkar, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4646 approving a Conditional Use Permit and a Tree Removal Permit to allow
relocation of an existing office building and removal of four protected trees by the following roll call vote: AYES: Rivlin, Ostrowski, Kamkar, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: Zisser
ABSTAIN: None Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record as follows:
final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within
10 calendar days. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner
2. PLN-2021-177 Continued Public Hearing to consider the request of
David Fenster, Modulus, for property located at 1940 Hamilton Avenue to allow construction of a two-story, approximately 8,000 square-foot professional office building with a rooftop deck, and associated site, lighting, parking, and landscaping improvements; and a
proposed shared parking and site access arrangement
with the adjacent First Congregational Church of San Jose located at 1980 Hamilton Avenue. The applications under consideration include a Site and Architectural Review Permit and Parking Modification
Permit File. No.: PLN-2021-177. Staff is recommending
that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless
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Senior Planner Fama presented a staff report dated June 14, 2022. This is an application
for a Site and Architectural Review Permit with a Parking Modification Permit. It is property
located adjacent to 1940 Hamilton Avenue. The property location is that of Omni Law Group and is designated Professional Office. The proposal includes a Site and Architectural Review Permit to allow construction of a two-story, approximately 8,000 square-foot professional office building and associated site, lighting, parking and landscaping
improvements. It also includes a Parking Modification Permit to allow a proposed shared
parking and site access arrangement with the adjacent First Congregational Church of San Jose Property. The Commission asked general questions related to the application.
Chair Ching opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Applicant David Fenster, stated he designed the building in the hopes that it would bring in a “Campbell centric” business. In response to an inquiry Mr. Fenster spoke to the revised
design being a result of economic constraints. He thanked staff.
The Commissioners stated support for the application and liked the design of the building. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Krey, seconded by Commissioner
Kamkar, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4647 approving a Site and Architectural Review Permit with a Parking Modification Permit to allow construction of a two-story approximately 8000 square-foot professional office building with a shared parking and site access arrangement with the adjacent property by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Rivlin, Ostrowski, Kamkar, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: Zisser ABSTAIN: None
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Director Eastwood reported the City Clerk’s Office has opened the recruitment for the
upcoming term of Planning Commissioner and encouraged Campbell residents to apply.
Director Eastwood noted the fall California Chapter American Planning Association conference will be occurring in person in Anaheim if Commissioners are interested in attending.
Director Eastwood reported that the Housing Element was published last Thursday and will now go through the public review period before sending to the State for review.
appealed in writing to the City Clerk within
10 calendar days. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner
Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – June 14, 2022 Page 5 Director Eastwood noted the following new staff members that will be starting soon;
Administrative Analyst, which will be supporting Planning Commission and a new Planning
Technician that will start in two weeks. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to the next Regular
Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA. PREPARED BY: Andrea Sanders, Deputy City Clerk
ITEM NO. 1
CITY OF CAMPBELL ∙ PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report ∙ June 28, 2022
PLN-2021-206 Ilter, B.
Public Hearing to consider the application by Bilal Ilter, for a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN-2021-206) to allow an approximately 403 square feet addition to a single-family house resulting in an FAR of 0.50 located
at 388 Hatcher Court in the R-1-6 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission take the following action:
1. Adopt a Resolution (reference Attachment 1), approving a Conditional Use Permit (PLN-
2021-206) to allow an approximately 403 square feet addition to a single-family house resulting in an FAR of 0.50, and finding the project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
ENVIRONMENTAL (CEQA) DETERMINATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find that this project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 (Class 1) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of an existing private structure.
PROJECT DATA
Zoning District: R-1-6
General Plan Designation: Low Density Residential (less than 6 units per gross acre)
Net Lot Area: 7,199 square feet
Building Height (existing
and proposed):
26’-10”. No change to maximum height.
Building Square footage:
Existing:
Proposed:
New square footage added:
3,164 square feet
3,567 square feet
403 square feet (144 square feet on the first floor and 259
square feet on the second floor)
Floor Area Ratio:
Existing:
Proposed:
0.44
0.50
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Setbacks: Front: Side:
Rear:
Proposed 25-feet Approximately 5-feet on one side
and 6-feet, 6-inches on the other side
10-feet
Required 20-feet A minimum of five feet or one-half the height of the building wall adjacent to the
side property line (whichever is greater).
A minimum of five feet or one-half the height of the building wall adjacent to the rear property line (whichever is greater).
BACKGROUND
The subdivision that created this property was approved in 1996 and the single-family homes were
built in 1997. As provided on the table below, the properties range from 6,006 to 7,199 square feet
and the single-family homes range from 2,700 square feet to 3,420 square feet. As such, the Floor
Area Ratio (FAR) ranges from 0.44 (which is the project site) to 0.57. Within the cul-de-sac where
this property is located, the city has not received any other applications for residential building
additions.
The requirement to limit the FAR to 0.45 for R-1 zoned properties with additional allowances to
0.50 FAR with a discretionary Site and Architectural Review Permit was added to the zoning
ordinance in 2004, therefore, the homes along Hatcher Court were not originally subject to any FAR
requirements and several already exceed the FAR standard of 0.45, as shown below.
Address Approximate total square
footage
Lot size FAR
368 Hatcher Ct. 3,200 6,020 0.53
369 Hatcher Ct. 3,420 6,007 0.57
380 Hatcher Ct. 2,959 6255 0.47
383 Hatcher Ct. 3,425 6,062 0.56
388 Hatcher Ct. (project site) 3,164 7,199 0.44
389 Hatcher Ct. 3,164 7,104 0.45
1910 White Oaks Rd. 2,700 6,036 0.45
1922 White Oaks Rd. 2,700 6,006 0.45
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is requesting approval of a Site and Architectural Review Permit to allow an approximately 403 square feet addition to a single-family house resulting in a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.50. FARs above 0.45 for single-family residences require Planning Commission
review and approval. Per the project plans (reference Attachment 2), the added 403 square foot will
occur on the first floor and the second floor. The first floor addition is approximately 144 square feet and the second floor addition is approximately 260 square feet. The first floor addition is to add square footage to the living room and the second floor addition is to add a new bathroom and closet. There will be reconfiguring of the existing square footage on the second floor plan as well.
Figure 1: Proposed Front Elevation
Figure 2: Proposed Rear Elevation
Project Location: The project site is an approximately 7,199 square foot single-family property located at the end of a cul-de-sac. The property is located in a primarily residential area, with the exception of the nearby commercial building located off of South Bascom Avenue. The single-
family homes vary from single-story to two-story homes, with all homes in the Hatcher Court subdivision as two-story homes.
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Figure 3: Project Site ANALYSIS
General Plan:
The General Plan Land Use designation for the property is Low Density Residential (<6 units to the
gross acre). The General Plan Land Use designation of Low Density Residential allows for detached single-family homes on lots that are typically 6,000 square feet. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation as it is a detached single-family home with a lot of approximately 7,199 square feet.
Zoning Code:
The project site has a zoning designation of R-1-6 Single-Family Residential. The R-1-6 zoning district is generally reserved for low-density residential development and to ensure the high-quality neighborhood compatibility and character is preserved.
Administrative Procedure: In the R-1-6 Zoning District, a Floor Area Ratio greater than 0.45 requires a Site and Architectural Review Permit. The Planning Commission may approve a Floor Area Ratio of up to 0.50 upon making certain findings. These findings are discussed below.
Setbacks: The required setbacks of the R-1 Zoning District requires a front setback of 20-feet and a
side and rear setback of a minimum of five-feet or one-half the height of the building wall adjacent
to the side property line (whichever is greater). The Planning Commission may allow a minimum side setback of five-feet for structures proposed for a second story addition when certain findings are made.
The applicant is complying with the front setback of 20-feet by providing a front setback of
approximately 25-feet. The applicant is also complying with the side and rear setback by providing
a side setback of 5 feet, 7 ½ inches on one side, and a setback of 6 feet 6 inches on the other side, and a rear setback of approximately 11 feet, 5-inches.
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Height: The maximum height in the R-1 zoning districts is 35-feet or 2 ½ stories in height. The second-story addition complies with the maximum height requirement and is not increasing the existing height of the house. The proposed height is 26-feet and 10-inches, which is below the maximum height requirement.
Parking: The project site provides two covered parking spaces in the attached garage The parking
requirement for a single-family dwelling is two parking spaces, and one of which must be covered. As the project is providing two covered parking spaces in the attached garage, the project complies with the parking requirement.
Site and Architectural Review Findings (Section 21.42.060 of CMC): The property is located within the R-1-6 Zoning District. A FAR above 0.45 may be allowed subject to approval of a Site and
Architectural Review Permit after making all five (5) of the required findings described in italics
below. An explanation of how the project does or does not meet each finding follows in plain text below.
1. The project will be consistent with the General Plan;
Strategy LUT-5.2a: Neighborhood Compatibility: Promote new residential
development and substantial additions that are designed to maintain and support the existing character and development pattern of the surrounding neighborhood, especially in historic neighborhoods
and neighborhoods with consistent design characteristics.
In addition to complying with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential, the project complies with the above General Plan strategy as the addition
maintains the existing character and development pattern of the neighborhood. The first
and second floor additions are integrated into existing home and designed in such a manner that blends in with the existing architectural character of the neighborhood.
2. The project will aid in the harmonious development of the immediate area; and;
Allowing an addition to an existing single-family residence will aid in the harmonious
development of the area as the scale, mass, and bulk of the addition is compatible with
the neighborhood. The addition is not obtrusive nor obvious and is designed in a manner that blends in with the character of the neighborhood.
3. The project is consistent with the applicable adopted design guidelines, development agreement, overlay district, area plan, neighborhood plan, and specific plan(s).
The project is consistent with the Design Guidelines for Additions to Single-Family
Homes, as described in the subsequent section.
4. The perceived scale and mass of the home is compatible with the adjacent homes and the homes in the surrounding area.
As described in the Design section below, the scale and mass of the proposed addition is
compatible with the adjacent homes. About half of the homes located in this subdivision
are larger and exceed the 0.45 FAR. Therefore, the proposed 403 square foot addition is compatible with adjacent homes and homes in the surrounding area.
5. The home minimizes the use of design features that make it appear significantly larger than the adjacent homes and the homes in the surrounding area.
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The architectural design of the single-family residence and proposed addition utilize design features and materials that minimize the appearance of the addition. The proposed addition keeps within the same roofline and the second story addition is setback from the first floor façade, which helps minimize visual bulk and massing.
Design: The project must abide by the Design Guidelines for Additions to Single Family Homes. These design guidelines are intended to provide design guidance and consistency in design review.
The project complies with these design guidelines in that the first and second floor additions are integrated into the house visually by following a similar roofline and being architecturally compatible with the existing home. The second floor addition is setback from the first floor, which
allows the added square footage to be obscured. Additionally, the materials of the proposed addition
are more traditional in nature and is compatible with the surrounding homes in the application.
Currently, the house reflects a two-story traditional tract housing development. The remodel would bring in contemporary features on the front façade by removing the arched element over the entryway and introduce a rectilinear element to the ground floor. The proposal generally complies
with the design guidelines in that it maintains an appropriate scale with the neighborhood. The
ground-floor and second-floor additions are appropriately scaled with the neighborhood.
Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC): The project was presented at the Site and Architectural Review Committee on May 10, 2022. At the meeting, staff had asked the Committee for feedback regarding the window sizes on the proposed second-floor addition. Committee
members Zisser and Buchbinder did not have any concerns regarding the proposed window sizes. Committee member Zisser asked how common these requests for a Floor Area Ratio were of over 0.45. Staff stated that these requests were not very common, perhaps one or two applications a year.
Public Outreach: The project was noticed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject property and publicized in the newspaper (Metro). No public comments have been received.
Prepared by:
Tracy Tam, Associate Planner
Approved by:
Rob Eastwood, Community Development Director
Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution 2. Project Plans
RESOLUTION NO. 46__ BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW PERMIT (PLN-2021-206) TO ALLOW AN APPROXIMATELY 403 SQUARE FEET ADDITION TO A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE RESULTING IN A FAR OF 0.50 TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 388 HATCHER COURT.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed. The Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to file number PLN-2021-206:
1. The project site is zoned R-1-6 (Single Family Residential) on the City of Campbell Zoning Map. 2. The project site is designated Low Density Residential (<6 units/gr. acre) on the City
of Campbell General Plan Land Use diagram.
3. The project site is an approximately 3,164 square foot single-family property on an approximately 7,199 square-foot parcel located at the end of Hatcher Court, east of White Oaks Road.
4. The proposed project consists of the construction of an approximately 403 square foot addition (approximately 144 square feet on the first floor and approximately 259 square feet on the second floor) to an existing two-story residence, totaling a Floor Area Ratio of 0.50.
5. The proposed project will result in a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.50, where a
maximum of 0.50 FAR is allowed in the R-1-6 Zoning District, with approval of a Site and Architectural Review Permit.
6. The proposed project will result in a lot coverage of 28%, where a maximum of 40% lot coverage is allowed in the R-1-6 Zoning District.
7. The proposed project will provide two covered parking spaces in an attached
garage, satisfying the applicable parking requirement.
8. The proposed project is in compliance with the established minimum setback and maximum height requirements of the R-1-6 Zoning District.
9. The proposed project will be compatible with the R-1-6 (Single Family Residential)
Zoning District with approval of a Site and Architectural Review Permit.
10. The project is compatible with the architecture of the adjacent neighborhood in that the project incorporates representative architectural features and complimentary materials of surrounding homes including the hipped roof forms, tile roofs, and use
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of stucco. The proposal is also consistent with the Design Guidelines for Additions to Single-Family Homes.
11. The proposal is consistent with the Considerations in Review of Applications (CMC Section 21.42.040) subject to Site and Architectural Review.
12. No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the project, as currently presented and subject to the required Conditions of Approval, will have a
significant adverse impact on the environment.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact and pursuant to CMC Section 21.42.020 the Planning Commission further finds and concludes that:
1. The project will be consistent with the General Plan;
2. The project will aid in the harmonious development of the immediate area;
3. The project is consistent with the applicable adopted design guidelines, development
agreement, overlay district, area plan, neighborhood plan, and specific plan(s);
4. The perceived scale and mass of the home is compatible with the adjacent homes and the homes in the surrounding area.
5. The home minimizes the use of design features that make it appear significantly
larger than the adjacent homes and the homes in the surrounding area.
6. This project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15303, Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to the construction of single-family dwellings.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approves a
Modification (PLN-2021-206) to allow an approximately 403 square-foot addition
resulting in an FAR of 0.50 to an existing single-family home on property located at 388 Hatcher Court, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (attached Exhibit “A”).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th of June, 2022, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
APPROVED: Stuart Ching, Chair
ATTEST:
Rob Eastwood, Secretary
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Modification (PLN-2021-206)
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 item under review. Additionally, the applicant is hereby notified that he/she 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 a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN-2021-206) to allow an approximately 403 square foot addition to a single-family house resulting in an FAR of 0.50, on property located at 388 Hatcher Court.
The project shall substantially conform to the Project Plans, included as Attachment 2 in the Planning Commission Staff Report dated June 28, 2022, except as may be modified by conditions of approval contained herein.
2. Permit Expiration: The Modification approval shall be valid for one year from the
effective date of Planning Commission action (expiring July 8, 2023). 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 Site and Architectural Review Permit being rendered void.
3. Rough Framing and Planning Final Required: Planning Division clearance is
required prior to rough framing and 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. Minor Modifications: Minor Modifications to the approved project plans are subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director. Minor modifications include alterations in floor area of no more than 50 square feet on the first floor (except for PD permits where additional floor area is considered a major modification), alterations to second story windows that are not oriented toward
neighboring yards and result in an increase in window area of no more than one square foot and horizontal relocation of no more than one foot from the approved window location, and minor alterations to façade material. All other modifications are subject to review at a public hearing.
5. Plan Revisions: Upon prior approval by the Community Development Director, all
Minor Modifications to the approved project plans shall be included in the construction drawings submitted for Building Permit. Any modifications to the
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Building plan set during construction shall require submittal of a Building Permit Revision and approval by the Building Official prior to Final Inspection.
6. Fences/Walls: Except as noted below, 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. Water Efficient Landscape Standards: As a remodel/addition/rehabilitation project with a total project landscape area equal to or less than 2,500 square
feet, this project is subject to the landscaping and irrigation standards in Chapter 21.26 of the Campbell Municipal Code. The Building Permit application submittal shall include compliant Planting and Irrigation Plans and shall include the following: a. A completed Landscape Information Form.
b. A note on the Cover Sheet in minimum 1/2” high lettering stating “Planning Final Required. The new landscaping indicated on the plans must be installed prior to final inspection. Changes to the landscaping plan require Planning approval.”
Note: If the project landscape area increases during the course of the project,
additional requirements will apply.
9. 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 a
Building Permit.
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.
ITEM NO. 2
CITY OF CAMPBELL ∙ PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report ∙ June 28, 2022
PLN-2021-217 Rovai, J.
Public Hearing to consider the application by John Rovai (Studio Benavente Architects), for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN-2021-195) to allow a new motor vehicle rental use (motor vehicle—renting) within an existing commercial
building located at 1506 White Oaks Road in the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning
District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission take the following action:
1. Adopt a Resolution (reference Attachment 1), approving a Conditional Use Permit (PLN-2021-217) to allow a new motor vehicle rental use (motor vehicle—renting) within an existing commercial building, and finding the project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
ENVIRONMENTAL (CEQA) DETERMINATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find that this project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 (Class 1) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of an
existing private structure.
PROJECT DATA
Zoning District: M-1 Light Industrial
General Plan: Light Industrial
Proposed Hours:
Operational/staff:
Business/public:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00
PM Saturday, Closed Sundays
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM –2:00 PM Saturday, Closed Sundays Building Area: 4,200 square feet
Parking:
Provided:
Required:
50 parking spaces
22 parking spaces
BACKGROUND
A Site and Architectural Review Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the existing
building in 1975. The use contemplated at the time was for an office and repair shop for bus and
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vans. Prior to the proposed car rental facility, a student transportation provider (d.b.a. Durham
School Services) was operating at this location.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a new motor vehicle rental use within an existing building. As described by the applicant's Project Description (reference Attachment 2), Enterprise Rent-A-Car will provide a new car and truck rental
service for Campbell and surrounding areas. As part of the services provided, the proposed use includes free delivery of rental vehicles to the customer to reduce the trips to this facility and to provide a convenience to the customer. Enterprise Rent-A-Car anticipates to deliver vehicles or pick up 60 to 70% of customers.
The submitted site plan (reference Attachment 3 – Project Plans) depicts customer parking spaces,
the existing two-story building, additional landscaped areas in the parking lot, and two existing vehicular gates. The submitted floor plan (reference Attachment 3 – Project Plans), indicates an office, employee breakroom, bathrooms, and car washing area.
Figure 1: Proposed Site Plan
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Project Location: The project site is an approximately 25,434 square foot site, which is comprised of a singular building. The subject use, Enterprise Car Rentals, is proposing to occupy the approximately 4,200 square-foot building.
Figure 2: Project Location
ANALYSIS
General Plan:
The General Plan Land Use designation for the property is Light Industrial. The General Plan Land
Use designation of Light Industrial is intended to provide and protect industrial lands for a wide
range of light manufacturing, industrial processing, general service, warehousing, storage and
distribution, and service commercial uses, such as automobile repair facilities. Industrial uses that
produce substantial amounts of hazardous waste or odor and other pollutants are not permitted.
Businesses serving commercial uses such as food service and other pollutants are not allowed.
Business serving commercial uses such as food service or office supply would be allowed an
ancillary uses, subject to appropriate standards. The proposed use is consistent with the General
Plan Land Use designation of Light Industrial.
Zoning Code:
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The project site has a zoning designation of M-1 Light Industrial. The purpose of this zoning district is to encourage sound industrial development (e.g., light manufacturing, industrial processing, storage and distribution, warehousing), in addition to service commercial uses (e.g., motor vehicle repair facilities) in the city by providing and protecting an environment exclusively for this type of development, subject to regulations identified in the Zoning Code.
Administrative Procedure: In the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District, motor vehicle—rental use is identified as a Conditional Use. In accordance with CMC 21.72 (Definitions) a motor vehicle—rental use is defined as follows:
“Motor Vehicle renting" means retail establishments renting motor vehicles (e.g., automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles and vans).
The proposed motor vehicle rental use is proposing to locate in an existing commercial building with no changes to the exterior. The floor plan changes are minimal and include remodeling two bathrooms and ensuring the car washing can occur within the building.
Parking: The project site provides 50 parking spaces on-site. The parking requirement is one space for 450 square feet of outdoor display area or indoor showroom area, plus 1 parking space for each
225 square feet of office area, plus 1 space for each 750 square feet vehicle warehousing space.
Based on 6,205 square feet of outdoor display area, 1,000 square feet of office area, 3,200 square feet of warehousing space, the parking requirement is 14 parking spaces for the outdoor display area, 4 parking spaces for the office area, and 4 parking spaces for the warehousing space, with a total parking requirement of 22 parking spaces.
Conditional Use Permit Findings (Section 21.46.040 of CMC): The property is located within the
M-1 Zoning District. A motor vehicle rental use may be allowed subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit after making all six (6) of the required findings described in italics below. An explanation of how the project does or does not meet each finding follows in plain text below.
1. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district with Conditional Use
Permit approval, and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code
and the Campbell Municipal Code;
See related discussion under ‘Zoning Code’. The use is considered motor vehicle—rental use which is allowed with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan;
Allowing a new motor vehicle rental use will meet the purpose/intent of the Light Industrial General Plan land use designation which is to provide for a wide range of light manufacturing, industrial processing, general service, warehousing, storage and distribution and service commercial uses, such as automobile repair facilities. The applicant’s proposal may also be found to further the following General Plan policies
and strategies:
Policy LUT-5.3: Variety of Commercial and Office Uses: Maintain a variety of attractive and convenient commercial and office uses that provide needed goods, services, and entertainment.
Strategy LUT-13.1b: Business Retention and Attraction: Develop programs to retain and attract businesses that meet the shopping and service needs of Campbell residents.
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The project complies with the above General Plan policy and strategy by providing a convenient car and truck rental service to Campbell residents and surrounding communities.
3. The proposed site is adequate in terms of size and shape to accommodate the fences and walls, landscaping, parking and loading facilities, yards, and other development features
required in order to integrate the use with uses in the surrounding area;
The project site is an existing property that adequately can accommodate fences, walls, landscaping, parking and loading facilities, and yards. There are additional landscaping areas that are proposed in the parking lot, to ensure there is shade for vehicles and visual relief from the parking lot. The project site contains existing fencing surrounding the site
to reduce potential impacts to headlights into adjacent properties. Lastly, the project includes a surface parking lot with adequate parking to serve the proposed use.
4. The proposed site is adequately served by streets of sufficient capacity to carry the kind and quantity of traffic the use would be expected to generate;
Allowing a new motor vehicle rental use is not anticipated to result in an appreciable
increase in the amount of traffic the business generates. Per the project description, Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides a free service to customers where customers are either picked up and brought to the project site, or the rental car is dropped off to the customer.
5. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses on-site and in the vicinity of the subject
property; and
The proposed motor vehicle rental use is compatible with surrounding uses and previous uses on the property. The project site was previously occupied by Durham School Services, which is a school transportation company that provided busing services to schools. When the building was constructed in 1975, the use contemplated and approved
at the time was for an office use and a bus repair facility. The uses north of the project site are primarily comprised of auto oriented uses, including tire shops, auto restoration, auto repair, and autobody shops. The hours of operation of the motor vehicle—rental use are consistent with the existing auto uses.
6. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed use at the location
proposed will not be detrimental to the comfort, health, morals, peace, safety, or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use, or be
detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city.
The proposed motor vehicle rental use at the project site will not be detrimental to the
comfort, health, morals, peace, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements to the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city. The proposed motor vehicle—rental use is proposing to locate in an existing building that was previously used for school bussing services and bus repairs. The operations of this
facility will not be impactful to the surrounding area as it is anticipated that most of the car rentals will dropped off to the customer, or the customer will be picked up and dropped off at this project site. The operation of this facility will be conducted in a safe and non-impactful manner as the project is conditioned to abide by the hours of
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operations and operational requirements, which include no amplified sound equipment, no idling of vehicles, and all vehicle cleaning, vacuuming, and drying must be done indoors. Public Outreach: The project was noticed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject
property and publicized in the newspaper (Metro). No public comments have been received.
Prepared by:
Tracy Tam, Associate Planner
Approved by:
Rob Eastwood, Community Development Director
Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution 2. Project Description
3. Project Plans
RESOLUTION NO. 46__ BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL GRANTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT (PLN-2021-217) TO ALLOW A MOTOR VEHICLE—RENTING USE WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 1506 WHITE OAKS ROAD IN THE M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed. The Planning Commission did find as follows with regard to application PLN-2021-217:
1. The project site is zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) and designated Light Industrial by the
General Plan.
2. The project site is the approximately 25,434 square foot lot containing one commercial building located at 1506 White Oaks Road.
3. The subject use, motor vehicle—renting use, occupies an approximately 4,200 square-
foot commercial building.
4. The proposed project is an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a motor vehicle—renting use (d.b.a. Enterprise Car Rental) at the subject site.
5. As described by the applicant's Project Description, the motor vehicle—renting use will occupy the existing building and provide vehicle rental services to the surrounding
communities. The motor vehicle—renting use will primarily be picking up customers or dropping the vehicles off to the customer. The office on the ground floor of the building will be used for standard office activities.
6. In the M-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district, ‘Motor Vehicle—Renting’ is identified as a Conditional Use.
7. A ‘motor vehicle—renting’ is defined by CMC 21.72 as follows:
"Motor vehicle—renting means retail establishments renting motor vehicles (e.g.
automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles and vans).”
8. The proposal does not result in any additional floor area. The project site will be improved
with additional landscaping.
9. The business would operate between 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday; for staff operation hours and operate between 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday for customer serving hours, and accordingly, would not constitute a late-night use. The business will
be closed on Sundays.
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10. The site provides approximately 50 parking spaces. A motor vehicle – renting use requires one parking space per 450 square feet of outdoor display area or indoor showroom area, plus one parking space for each 225 square feet of office area, plus one space for each 750 square feet of vehicle warehousing space. Based on 6,205 square
feet of outdoor display area, 1,000 square feet of office area, 3,200 square feet of warehousing space, the parking requirement is 14 parking spaces for the outdoor display area, four parking spaces for the office area, and four parking spaces for the warehousing space, with a total parking requirement of 22 parking spaces. The motor vehicle—renting use satisfies the parking requirement.
11. Applicable General Plan Policies considered by the Planning Commission included, but were not limited to, the following:
Policy LUT-5.3: Variety of Commercial and Office Uses: Maintain a variety of attractive and convenient commercial and office uses that provide needed goods, services, and
entertainment.
Policy LUT-13.1b: Business Retention and Attraction: Develop programs to retain and attract businesses that meet the shopping and service needs of Campbell residents.
12. In review the proposed project, the Planning Commission also weighed the public need
for, and the benefit to be derived from, the project, against any impacts it may cause.
13. No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the project, as currently presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant adverse impact on the environment.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
Conditional Use Permit Findings (CMC Sec. 21.46.040):
1. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district with Conditional Use Permit approval, and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code
and the Campbell Municipal Code;
2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan; 3. The proposed site is adequate in terms of size and shape to accommodate the fences
and walls, landscaping, parking and loading facilities, yards, and other development
features required in order to integrate the use with uses in the surrounding area; 4. The proposed site is adequately served by streets of sufficient capacity to carry the kind and quantity of traffic the use would be expected to generate;
5. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses on-site and in the vicinity of the subject property;
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6. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed use at the location proposed will not be detrimental to the comfort, health, morals, peace, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use, or be
detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city; Environmental Finding(s) (CMC Sec. 21.38.050):
7. The project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 (Class 1) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to the operation and leasing, and minor
alteration of an existing private structure. 8. No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the project, as currently presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant
adverse impact on the environment.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission grants approval of a Conditional Use Permit (PLN-2021-217) to allow a motor vehicle—renting use within an existing building located at 1506 White Oaks Road, subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval (attached Exhibit A).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of June, 2022, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners: APPROVED:
Stuart Ching, Chair ATTEST: Rob Eastwood, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Conditional Use Permit (PLN-2021-217)
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 item under review. Additionally,
the applicant is hereby notified that he/she 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 a Conditional Use Permit (PLN-2021-217) to
allow a motor vehicle—renting use (d.b.a. Enterprise Car Rentals) within an existing commercial building located at 1506 White Oaks Road. The project shall substantially conform to the Project Description and Project Plans included as Attachments 2 and 3 in the June 28, 2022 Planning Commission Staff Report, except as may be modified by the
Conditions of Approval contained herein. 2. Permit Approval Expiration: The Conditional Use Permit approval shall be valid for one year from the effective date of the approval (expiring July 8, 2023). 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 Approval being rendered void. Abandonment, discontinuation, or ceasing of operations for a continuous period of twelve months shall void the Conditional Use Permit approved herein without the need for formal revocation by the decision-making body.
3. Operational Standards: Consistent with the submitted Project Description and City standards, a motor vehicle—renting use operating pursuant to the Conditional Use Permit approved herein shall conform to the following operational standards. Significant deviations from these standards (as determined by the Community Development
Director) shall require approval of a Modification to the Conditional Use Permit.
a. Vehicular Management: In the event that three verifiable complaints are received by the City regarding parking, vehicle drop-off and pick-up operations, the Community Development Director may limit the hours of operation, require greater staggering of vehicle drop-off and pick-ups, and/or require additional parking management strategies and/or return the project to the Planning Commission for review.
b. Hours of Operation: Hours of operation shall be as follows. By the end of 'Business Hours', all customers shall have exited the premises. By the end of the 'Operational Hours' all employees shall be off the premises.
Operational/Staff: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday, Closed Sundays
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Business/Public: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday, Closed Sundays
c. Vehicle Cleaning: All vehicle cleaning (including but not limited to washing and drying) must be conducted fully indoors.
d. Trash Disposal and Clean-Up: All trash disposal, normal clean-up, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, sidewalk sweeping, etc. shall occur during the "operational hours."
e. Business License: The business shall be required to obtain and maintain a City business license at all times.
f. Smoking: "No Smoking" signs shall be posted on the premises in compliance with
CMC Section 6.11.060.
g. Noise: Regardless of decibel level, and taking into consideration the noise levels generated by children, no noise generated from the motor vehicle—renting use shall unreasonably offend the senses or obstruct the free use of neighboring properties so as to unreasonable interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of the adjoining
properties. Employee use of honking of horns, whistles, amplified devices and other sound generating devices is prohibited.
a. In the event that three verifiable complaints are received by the City regarding noise impacts, the Community Development Director may require noise reducing measures, including but not limited to requiring closing of the roll up
doors during vehicular cleaning, require additional noise reducing strategies, and/or return the project to the Planning Commission for review.
h. Meeting with neighbors: As necessary, the operator shall conduct meetings with surrounding neighbors should issues arise.
i. Vehicle Idling: Vehicular idling shall be minimized either by turning the vehicle off
when not in use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes.
4. Property Maintenance: The owner/operator of the subject property shall maintain all exterior areas of the business free from graffiti, trash, rubbish, posters and stickers placed on the property. Exterior areas of the business shall include not only the parking lot and private landscape areas, but also include the public right-of-way adjacent to the
business. Trash receptacles shall be maintained within their approved enclosures at all times.
5. Landscape Maintenance: All landscaped areas shall be continuously maintained in accordance with City Landscaping Requirements (CMC 21.26). Landscaped areas shall be watered on a regular basis so as to maintain healthy plants. Landscaped areas shall
be kept free of weeds, trash, and litter. Dead or unhealthy plants shall be replaced with
healthy plants of the same or similar type.
6. Signage: No signage is approved as part of the development application approved herein. New signage shall not be installed prior to approval of a sign permit.
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7. Outdoor Storage: No outdoor storage is permitted on the subject property. No equipment, materials or business vehicles shall be parked and/or stored outside the building or within the parking lot.
8. Parking and Driveways: All parking and driveway areas shall be maintained in
compliance with the standards in Chapter 21.28 (Parking & Loading) of the Campbell Municipal Code. Parking spaces shall be free of debris or other obstructions.
9. Revocation of Permit: Operation of a motor vehicle—rental use pursuant to the Conditional Use Permit approved herein is subject to Chapter 21.46 of the Campbell Municipal Code authorizing the appropriate decision making body to modify or revoke an
Conditional Use Permit if it is determined that its operation has become a nuisance to
the City’s public health, safety or welfare or for violation of the Conditional Use Permit or any standards, codes, or ordinances of the City of Campbell. At the discretion of the Community Development Director, if the establishment generates three (3) verifiable complaints related to violations of conditions of approval and/or related to its operation
within a six (6) month period, a public hearing may be scheduled to consider modifying
conditions of approval or revoking the Conditional Use Permit. The Community Development Director may commence proceedings for the revocation or modification of permits upon the occurrence of less than three (3) complaints if the Community Development Director determines that the alleged violation warrants such an action. In
exercising this authority, the decision-making body may consider the following factors,
among others:
a. The number and types of noise complaints at or near the establishment that are reasonably determined to be a direct result of patrons’ actions or facility equipment;
b. The number of parking complaints received from residents, business owners and other citizens concerning the operation of an establishment, including objectionable or obnoxious odors; and
c. Violation of conditions of approval.
PUBLIC WORKS
10. The scope of this project triggers the requirement for Frontage Improvements as required by Campbell Municipal Code 11.24.040. The applicant will be required to apply for an Encroachment permit to construct frontage improvements as listed below under item 19. Plans / Encroachment Permit / Fees / Deposits.
11. Construction Drawings: The applicant shall submit the following permit application prior
to, or concurrent with the main Building permit application:
a. Encroachment Permit for Street Improvement Plans: The frontage improvements for the project shall be shown on a separate street improvement plan as detailed here: https://www.campbellca.gov/187/Street-Improvements
b. Street / Easement Dedication: The street / easement dedication documents
required for this project shall be submitted for review by the City Surveyor as detailed here: https://www.campbellca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/430
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12. Right-of-Way for Public Street Purposes: Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits for the site, the applicant shall fully complete the process to cause additional right-of-way to be granted in fee for public street purposes along the project frontage to accommodate the 10’ attached sidewalk along project frontage, unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. The applicant shall submit the necessary documents for
approval by the City Engineer, process the submittal with City staff’s comments and fully complete the right-of-way process. The applicant shall cause all documents to be prepared by a registered civil engineer/land surveyor, as necessary, for the City’s review and recordation.
13. 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
14. Drainage System: Prior to occupancy clearance, the applicant shall refurbish, remodel, and reconstruct the on-site drainage system, as necessary, to demonstrate that the
facilities are functioning normally in accordance with the requirements of the City.
15. Trash Capture – Install trash capture inserts (KriStar FloGard or approved equal) in all on-site storm drain catchbasins, and a full trash capture screen (StormTek ST3G or approved equal) in the existing storm drain catchbasin along the frontage.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
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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.
19. Plans / Encroachment Permit / Fees / Deposits: Prior to issuance of any grading or
building permits for the site, the applicant shall cause plans for public street improvements to be prepared by a registered civil engineer, 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. Location of all existing utilities within the new and existing public right of way.
b. Relocation of all existing utilities including utility boxes, covers, poles, etc. outside of sidewalk area. No utility boxes, covers, etc. will be allowed in the sidewalk area.
c. Reconstruction of existing driveways to ADA compliant driveways using City standard detail D-18. Truncated domes on both sides of the driveways shown on plan are not required.
d. Reconstruction of broken/uplifted sidewalk along project frontage.
e. Reconstruction of sidewalk south of the southernmost driveway to 10’ attached
sidewalk with tree wells.
f. Construction of conforms to existing public and private improvements, as necessary.
20. 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.
21. Maintenance of Landscaping: Owner(s), current and future, are required to maintain the landscaped park strip and tree wells 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.
22. 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
23. Fire alarm plans shall be submitted to SCCFD for review.
24. Note that a plan review is required prior to any proposed tenant improvement.
25. New manual swing gate shall be equipped with Knox Box.
Studio Benavente Architects Inc.
Architecture • Planning • Interiors
580 Lennon Lane • Walnut Creek, CA 94598 • Tel 925.934.7778 Fax 934.7902
Date: 4-18-22 City Permit No.:
Studio Benavente Project No.:
To: Planning Division Project: Enterprise Car Wash
Address: 70 N. First Street Address: 1506 White Oaks Road
Campbell, CA 95008 Campbell, CA
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Project Description
The Enterprise Car Rental Company is proposing to relocate its current Campbell and Los Gatos loca-
tions to 1506 White Oaks Road in Campbell. The current commercial office building is a Type “V-B”
construction. The proposed activities will include car and truck rentals, as well as washing and detail-
ing of vehicles within the existing building. Enterprise vehicles will be located at designated areas
throughout the newly refurbished parking area. In addition, customers dropping off rental vehicles
will enter the lot and park in the designated” customer parking” stalls, this will control and differenti-
ate public parking from rental display. Once the rental drop-off is completed, staff will inspect, wash,
and return vehicles to the rental display locations. Moreover, standard office activities relative to car
rental business operations will be conducted within the existing 1st floor office space. We anticipate
the construction schedule to be completed within a 4–6-month timeframe (see the business memo
on the next page for additional details a specifications of the operation).
Hours of operation will be:
• Monday- Friday 7am-6pm
• Saturday- 8am-2pm.
• Sunday- closed
Using Best Practices, Enterprise operations will:
• Ensure that its neighbors are not impacted by their customer, by providing on-site parking.
• Ensure that City Police are not burdened by distress calls from the operation.
Public benefit of the project:
• Serving the transportation needs of the public by providing car & truck rental services to the
city of Campbell and surrounding areas.
Project goals:
• Stripe new parking lot for both customers and Enterprise rental vehicles.
• Upgrade 1st floor restroom to an All-Gender accessible restroom.
• Provide new van accessible parking stall and accessible path of travel to main entry.
• Repaint building and Store Front for “like new appearance”.
• Install new Interior car wash with sand and oil separator to support the car rental operation.
• Install new signage on exterior of building and monument sign at street per City guidelines.
• Bringing in additional tax revenue from relocating our Los Gatos store to Campbell as well as
bringing in our Truck Rental Division which currently services this area from neighboring cit-
ies.
2633 Camino Ramon
Ste. 425
San Ramon, CA 94583
April 18th, 2022
City of Campbell Planning Department
70 N 1st Street
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: Application for a conditional use permit at 1506 White Oaks for Enterprise
Rent-A-Car
Dear Planning Department:
This written statement is in regards to applying for a conditional use permit to allow the
operation of an Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Enterprise Truck Rental branch located at 1506
White Oaks Rd.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has been a long standing business partner in Campbell and has
provided a needed service to local residents of the area. We specialize in providing
replacement transportation for customers whose vehicles are disabled as a result of an
automobile accident or mechanical problem. Our services include free delivery of rental
vehicles to customers at their home, repair shop, or place of business. We provide the
largest fleet of “Green” vehicle choices (hybrid and/or electric vehicles and vehicles that
average 30 MPG or higher) compared to any other rental car company. We have the widest
“rental requirements” of any rental car company (rent to people ages 18 and up and bill to
third parties for payment). We also service local corporate business as well as leisure and
business travelers. Thus, this location provides a much needed service for the many
businesses close by as well as the residents located in the area.
Secondly, our continued operation is in line with other land uses transportation and service
facilities in the vicinity. The location is ideal for our business as we are able to service the
auto related facilities nearby and suppor their customers who need long term rentals.
Thirdly, our continued operation will not adversely affect the health of any persons residing
or working in the area and in no way would we be detrimental to the surrounding property
or neighborhood. Our small operation usually is staffed with 5 full time employees and two
part time car preparation employee. We are open during the same times that the
surrounding auto businesses are open (Mon-Fri 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM –
2:00 PM, closed on Sundays). In addition, as stated previously, a key element of our
business model is that Enterprise will pick up and deliver to our customers rather than
having them drive to us. We expect to deliver to or pick up 60-70% of our customers at this
location. This model significantly minimizes the traffic and parking issues that other rental
companies may face by not having the customer drive a car in to rent a car and having less
vehicles on the road. We also operate our business at a very high occupancy level (usually
more than 90% of our vehicles are on rent) which means there are usually only a few
vehicles on site at any given time. Also, we do NOT sell vehicles on-site or provide any
vehicle maintenance on-site at this location. In fact, we utilize local gas stations, repair
facilities and maintenance shops (oil changes, tire rotations) so that we strengthen those
around us and help to build stronger local businesses. We feel that not only will Enterprise
not harm the surrounding area in any way, we will do our part to create a stronger
neighborhood. In fact, one of our founding values at Enterprise is “We will strengthen our
communities, one neighborhood at a time.”
Fourthly, our additon of a tax revenue generated line of business with our truck rental
division will bring a much needed support to the local businesses in the area. Our truck
rental division is geared towards business to business rentals with very minimal
transactions. Our typical rental can vary anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple years
at a time creating virtually no impact with trucks entering and leaving the property. Our
trucks provide the ability for local businesses in the area to conduct their business and
service their local customers in the city of Campbell.
Lastly, the permitted use of an Enterprise location will conform to the objectives of the Light
Industrial Zoning Code. Our conditional use is allowed in the LI District and is consistent
with policies that have been adopted for the area.
As you can see, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a valuable business asset and we provide a
much needed service for the residents and businesses of this area. Our conditional use
will not in any way be a detriment to the surrounding area or affect the health and safety of
any residents or persons working in the vicinity. Please reach out to me with any questions
at 925-330-8086
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Brandon Helton
Property Development and Facilities
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of San Francisco, LLC
ITEM NO. 3
CITY OF CAMPBELL ∙ PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report ∙ June 28, 2022
PLN-2020-90 SCCLD
Public Hearing to consider the request of the Santa Clara County Library District, for property located at 1344 Dell Avenue to allow construction
of an approximately 8,000 square-foot library administrative annex building ("government office and facility") and associated site and landscaping improvements, including retention of existing overhead frontage utilities, and removal of on-site protected trees; and a continued shared parking arrangement with an abutting property located at 1370 Dell Avenue. The applications under consideration include a Conditional Use Permit Modification with Site and Architectural Review, Variance, and Tree Removal Permit. File. No.: PLN-2020-90.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1. Adopt a Resolution (reference Attachment 1), approving a Conditional Use Permit Modification with Site and Architectural Review, Variance, and Tree Removal Permit to allow construction of an approximately 8,000 square-foot library administrative annex building ("government office and facility") with a continued shared parking arrangement with an abutting property.
ENVIRONMENTAL (CEQA) DETERMINATION
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15051(a), the Santa Clara County Library District is the "lead agency" on the project for purposes of environmental review. This section specifies that if a project will be carried out by a governmental agency, that agency shall be the lead agency even if the project is located within the jurisdiction of another governmental agency. As the lead agency, the Library District has determined the project to be categorically exempt under
CEQA per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to construction of commercial buildings with a floor area not exceeding 10,000 square feet located within an urbanized area on sites zoned for such use, and that the categorical exemption is not precluded by an exception or would result in a cumulative impact, as specified by Section 15300.2 of the Guidelines (reference Attachment 2)
The Library District's CEQA determination is predicated on a justification memorandum prepared by David J. Powers & Associates, included as Attachment 3. This analysis includes a several recommended conditions of approval pertaining to implementation of bird-safe building design features as specified by an "Avian Collision Risk Assessment and Collision Reduction Plan" prepared by H.T. Harvey & Associates, included as Appendix A of the David J. Powers memorandum. The
analysis also recommends other "best practices" measures be incorporated as conditions of approval related to soil analysis, archaeological monitoring, and construction activity. Following the County Librarian's April 21, 2022, determination that the project was categorically exempt, the Library District filed a Notice of Exemption (NOE) on April 26, 2022 (reference Attachment 4), which began a 35-day statute of limitations on legal challenges to the District's CEQA determination. No legal challenges
were filed against the Library District.
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PROJECT DATA
Zoning District: C-M (Controlled Manufacturing)
General Plan Designation: Research and Development
Net Lot Size Including access: 50,921 square feet Excluding access: 44,121 square feet
Building Area: 8,045 square feet
Floor Area Ratio (FAR): .15 .40 (Max. Allowed)
Landscaping: 10.5% (excluding access) 10% (Min. Required)
Building Height: 24 feet 45 feet (Max. Allowed)
Parking: 86 spaces (proposed) 36 spaces (required)
Setbacks: Proposed Required
Front (west): 410 feet (from street) 20 feet
Side (north): 10 feet, 3-in. 10 feet Side (south): 55 feet 10 feet Rear (east): 2 feet, 7-in 10 feet1
DISCUSSION
Project Site: The project site is an approximately 50,000 square-foot "flag-lot" parcel located along Dell Avenue, south of Hacienda Avenue, abutting the Santa Clara Valley Water District ("Valley Water") percolation ponds to the east and industrial properties to the north, south, and west. The property is within the C-M (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District and the corresponding
Research and Development General Plan Land Use District.
1 Per CMC Sec. 21.10.070, Table 2-12, the "Planning Commission may grant a reduction or approve a structure to be
placed on the rear property line and may designate that additional landscaping and setback requirements be provided at the front of the parcel."
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Property Background: The subject property is the former location of the American Legion Post 99, a veteran's service organization meeting hall that was demolished in 2018. It was purchased by the Library
District, whose administrative offices are located on the abutting property (1370 Dell Avenue) to the
south, as allowed by an August 14, 2012, approval of a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2012-90). In granting that approval, the Planning Commission also authorized shared use of the project site's parking lot by Library District staff.
Proposed Project: The proposed project (reference Attachment 5 – Project Plans) includes an
application for a Conditional Use Permit Modification with Site and Architectural Review to allow construction of an approximately 8,000 square-foot "government facility" building as an auxiliary office space for Library District staff, a Tree Removal Permit to allow removal of on-site protected trees, and a Variance to allow retention of existing overhead frontage utilities. This action would
supersede the previously approved Conditional Use Permit for 1370 Dell Avenue such that both Library
District properties would be under the same land use entitlement. ANALYSIS
Consideration in Review of Applications: In review of a Site and Architectural Review Permit, the
Zoning Code (CMC Sec. 21.42.040) directs the Planning Commission to consider certain design and
layout aspects of the proposal prior to rendering a decision, referenced to as "considerations". The following identifies these considerations and application consistency.
A. Considerations relating to traffic safety, traffic congestion, and site circulation:
Traffic Congestion: The proposed building did not require a traffic study per the thresholds
established by the VTA Congestion Management Program; therefore the project will not have
a discernable effect on traffic congestion in the area. Additionally, since the project is categorically exempt from formal environmental review under CEQA, a Vehicles-Miles-Traveled (VMT) analysis is not required under the City's VMT policy.
Traffic Safety and Site Circulation: As noted, the property is an existing flag-lot, with a 270-
foot long access way leading to the primary portion of the property. Similar to the placement
of the old Post 99 meeting hall, the proposed building is located at the back of the property with the parking lot in front of it. This allows the creation of two north/south drive-aisles with four banks of parking stalls, as well as a single east/west drive-aisle with a single bank of stalls along the south-side of the property. The existing access way is encumbered by an easement to the
benefit of the adjacent property allowing for vehicular maneuvering. This encumbrance
precludes creation of a pedestrian walkway from the street. However, pedestrian access would be provided through Library District's adjacent property via a walkway along the southerly property line. In total, the site circulation and vehicular and pedestrian connectivity would be consistent with General Plan Strategies LUT-12.1.c and LUT-2.1k:
Strategy LUT-12.1c: Parking Lot Design: Design parking lots to minimize impacts on the street system by
providing adequate sized driveways, sufficient queuing and efficient circulation.
Strategy LUT-2.1k: Private Development: Developers will be required to make public improvements
related to their project to improve and enhance bicycle, pedestrian and transit opportunities consistent with City policy.
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B. Considerations relating to landscaping:
The project would be newly landscaped, including planting of California Sycamore trees, and
various groundcovers and ornamental grasses. The landscape plantings are in compliance with
the California Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (MWELO) as well as the
Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near Streams, which prohibits invasive vegetation that could harm the biological diversity of the Los Gatos Creek watershed. In total, the project would result in a landscape area of approximately 4,647 square-feet or 10.5% of the site's net lot area
exceeding the City's minimum 10% requirement for C-M zoned properties.
However, since the site plan includes a reduced rear setback and a walkway along the southerly property line, full perimeter landscaping is not provided (CMC Sec. 21.26.020 specifies that a "minimum five-foot planter strip shall be provided along abutting property lines"). The Zoning Code also allows that the Planning Commission to adjust the landscaping requirements when
there are "unique or special circumstances that warrant an adjustment". Given the unusual flag-
lot configuration of the property and the shared parking and access relationship with abutting property, staff believes the project presents a circumstance that warrants an adjustment this landscaping requirement.
C. Considerations relating to structures and site layout:
Structure Design: The proposed building reflects a unique contemporary design characterized
by use of atypical cladding materials, including metal meshing, aluminum metal paneling, and Corten plating, as well as expansive glazing on the easterly elevation facing the percolation ponds. The building is also depicted with an optional rooftop photovoltaic solar energy system. These elements accentuate what otherwise would be a simple-formed rectangular building,
representing a notable upgrade in design for the area.
The contemporary architectural approach is consistent with the various General Plan policies and strategies identified below, which speak to the necessity of good design and site planning and use of high-quality materials. However, there is a degree is subjectivity in determining what
constitutes good design (for this reason, the General Plan LUT-5.3a, had called for the
preparation of commercial design guidelines, which have not been prepared). Lacking such guidance, the Planning Commission must exercise its judgment in determining whether the architectural approach is appropriate for this location. Applicable General Plan strategies and policies are as follows:
Strategy LUT-5.3a: Commercial Design Guidelines: Establish commercial and mixed-use design
guidelines to ensure attractive and functional buildings and site design, and to ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses. [Not yet adopted]
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Policy LUT-9.3: Design and Planning Compatibility: Promote high quality, creative design and site planning that is compatible with surrounding development, public spaces, and natural resources.
Strategy LUT-9.3e: Building Materials: Encourage the use of long-lasting, high quality building materials on all buildings to ensure the long-term quality of the built environment.
Strategy LUT-9.3d: Building Design: Design buildings to revitalize streets and public spaces by orienting
the building to the street, including human scale details and massing that engages the pedestrian.
Site Layout: Reflecting the property's proximity to the percolation ponds, the new building would be oriented towards the rear property line, facing east to take advantage of the view. Since the rear property line tapers in from north to south, the building's rear setback decreases
along the expanse of the building, from approximately 10-feet down to 2 ½ feet.
As noted in footnote #1, the Zoning Code allows the Planning Commission to grant a reduction to the rear setback without a Variance. There are no findings or special circumstances that must exist for this reduction to be granted. However, the Planning Commission may require additional landscaping and/or a greater front setback in granting such a request. In this particular
case, the portion of the building that would encroach into the setback is the building's covered canopy overlooking the percolation pond ( similar to the building layout of the old Post 99 meeting hall). The applicant's Project Description (reference Attachment 6) provides the following rationale for this request:
Findings for Approval: To grant a land use approval, the decision-making body must affirmatively establish that the project meets codified findings for approval. Findings establish the evidentiary basis
for a City's decision to grant or deny a land use approval and to impose conditions of approval as
necessary to establish the findings. The applicable findings depend upon the type of land use approval under review. The following analysis identifies each of the applicable findings in italics and how the proposed project satisfies them.
Conditional Use Permit Findings
A. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district with Conditional Use Permit
approval, and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the
Campbell Municipal Code;
The project site is located within the C-M (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District. Since the Library District is a public agency, its proposed use of the property is classified as a
"government offices and facility" subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. In keeping
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with the Zoning Code definition for a "government offices and facility," exercise of the Conditional Use Permit will be limited to public agencies. In other words, the building could
not be occupied by a private business without further Planning Commission action.
B. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan;
The General Plan land use designation for the project site is Research and Development. This designation is intended to accommodate "campus-like environments for corporate headquarters, research and development facilities and offices." Construction of a new governmental facility
would not be contrary to this purpose and would further the following General Plan policies
and strategies:
Policy LUT-5.7: Industrial Areas: Industrial development should have functional and safe vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian circulation, good site and architectural design, be sensitive to surrounding uses, connect to public transit, and be energy efficient. New projects should contribute to the positive character of industrial areas and the overall image of the City.
Strategy LUT-13.1: Variety of Uses: Attract and maintain a variety of uses that create an economic balance within the City while maintaining a balance with other community land use needs, such as housing and open space, and while providing high quality services to the community.
C. The proposed site is adequate in terms of size and shape to accommodate the fences and walls,
landscaping, parking and loading facilities, yards, and other development features required in
order to integrate the use with uses in the surrounding area;
Parking: The project would provide 86 parking stalls (inclusive of 4 motorcycle stalls that equal one vehicle stall). The proposed 8,045 square-foot building only requires 36 parking stalls (1
per 225 square-feet), leaving a surplus of 50 stalls. This surplus is sufficient to continue to allow
shared parking with the Library District's primary facility on the adjacent property, which is deficient of on-site parking by 43 stalls (requires 100 stalls but only had 57 on-site stalls).2 In total, the two properties would still maintain a combined parking surplus of 7 stalls. A condition of approval will require that a covenant be recorded across both properties to formalize the
shared parking arrangement.
Strategy LUT-5.3h: Parking and Circulation: Provide adequate parking and encourage circulation patterns to serve commercial districts so as to discourage commercial traffic into adjacent residential zones.
Trash Enclosure: The project plans propose shared use of the existing trash enclosure on the adjacent Library District property. Although the City has allowed shared use of enclosures in
the Downtown due to site constraints, a strict application of Zoning Code does require that each
"use shall have a refuse and recycling storage area" (CMC Sec. 21.18.110.). As such, the plans could be revised to include an additional enclosure. However, since both properties would now operate under a single land use permit, they could be considered a single use for this purpose. A condition of approval would formalize the shared use of the trash facilities, in the same
manner as the shared parking arrangement.
2 Shared parking on an abutting property is specifically allowable by Campbell Municipal Code (CMC) Sec. 21.28.080.A,
subject to "recordation of a covenant running with the land recorded by the owner of the parking area guaranteeing that the required parking will be maintained for the life of the use or activity served."
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D. The proposed site is adequately served by streets of sufficient capacity to carry the kind and quantity of traffic the use would be expected to generate;
See discussion on under "Considerations relating to traffic safety, traffic congestion, and site
circulation," above.
E. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses on-site and in the vicinity of the subject property; and
As noted, the applicant's project description, the purpose of the proposed building "is to add
administrative office and meeting room spaces in response to expansion of library needs." This
is a low-intensity activity that would not interfere with the operation of existing or future land uses in the area.
F. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed use at the location proposed will not be detrimental to the comfort, health, morals, peace, safety, or general welfare of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use, or be detrimental or injurious to
property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city.
The benign nature of the proposed use would not present any direct or indirect impacts to the adjacent property owners or users of the adjacent creek trail.
Site and Architectural Review Permit Findings:
A. The project will be consistent with the general plan.
See the response for Conditional Use Permit Finding 'B,' above.
B. The project will aid in the harmonious development of the immediate area.
The proposed building would be located deep within the subject property, with limited visibility from Dell Avenue. However, the enhanced architectural presence on a currently vacant property
would visually contribute to viewshed of the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
C. The project is consistent with applicable adopted design guidelines, development agreement,
overlay district, area plan, neighborhood plan, and specific plan(s).
There are no design guidelines for commercial buildings applicable to this project, nor is the project site subject to any area, neighborhood, or specific plan.
Variance Permit Findings
The new building would be served with underground electrical service fed from existing electrical lines running parallel along the southerly property line. In addition, the Zoning Code requires that the existing overhead utility (transmission) lines along the property's frontage be replaced with underground service
since Dell Avenue is classified as "Commercial/Industrial" street. However, given the property's limited
amount of street frontage—due to its flag-lot configuration—requiring removal of existing frontage utilities may be seen as a disproportionate burden on the project. As such, the application includes a Variance request to allow retention of the existing overhead utility lines. The applicant's Variance Justification Statement provides a more detailed explanation for this request (referenced Attachment 7).
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A. The strict or literal interpretations and enforcement of the specified regulation(s) would result in a practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this
Zoning Code;
Achieving undergrounding of the existing overhead utility lines would require removal of the lines across the front of the subject property (approximately 25-feet) as well as nearly 100-feet across the adjacent property (1344 Dell Avenue) to the next nearest pole. Undergrounding would also require installation of additional poles since primary risers may not be installed on
poles with transformers3). The result would be inconsistent with the objective of the Zoning
Code to make individual properties responsible for undergrounding their own frontage utilities. B. The strict or literal interpretations and enforcement of the specified regulation(s) would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties classified in the same
zoning district;
Strict enforcement of the specified regulation would require undergrounding over a linear distance four times as long as the property's frontage. Such an improvement would be disproportional with the project and would serve to limit the feasibility of the project by substantially increasing its cost, therefore denying the owner the ability to develop the property
in a comparable matter of other similarly situated properties.
C. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the subject property (i.e., size, shape, topography) which do not apply generally to other properties classified in the same zoning district;
A flag-lot is an unusual property configuration in the C-M (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning
District. In addition to the subject property, there are only two additional flag-lots in the zoning district, located at 1600 and 1610 Dell Avenue. Because of the relative rarity of non-residential flag-lots, the City's utility undergrounding requirements did not consider the possibility of a flag-lot being subject to this specific requirement, such that the lot configuration represents an
exceptional condition that otherwise does not apply to other C-M zoned properties.
D. The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with
the limitations on other properties classified in the same zoning district; and
As noted, the basis for this particular Variance request is the unusual flag-lot property configuration which results in an undergrounding resulting a disproportionate linear length of
utilities lines far in excess of the property's frontage. As such, the basis for this Variance would
not be applicable other properties in the C-M Zoning District other than the two noted, above, and therefore, would not constitute a grant of special privilege.
E. The granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The retention of existing overhead utilities would not interfere with emergency services to the
property or otherwise undermine the public health, safety, or welfare.
3 Utility poles are divided into four ‘quadrants’ which are used for climbing and running utilities. PG&E standards
preclude the installation of a new primary riser on poles that have exhausted their available quadrants or on poles which have a pole mounted transformer used to step down voltage for commercial consumption.
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Tree Removal Permit Finding
The City’s Tree Protection Regulations (CMC 21.32) provide five findings for consideration when
reviewing a Tree Removal Permit. A permit may only be granted when one or more one of the findings
are satisfied. In consideration of the project, finding # 5 may be affirmatively established as described below:
5. Economic enjoyment and hardship. The retention of the tree(s) restricts the economic enjoyment of the property or creates an unusual hardship for the property owner by severely
limiting the use of the property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly
zoned and situated properties, and the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
approval authority that there are no reasonable alternatives to preserve the tree(s). A minor reduction of the potential number of residential units or building size due to the tree location does not represent a severe limit of the economic enjoyment of the property.
The project would include removal of several trees, most of which are
below the 12-inch diameter threshold to be considered "protected," as noted in the "existing tree legend", right, with the exception of a 20-inch Afghan Pine and a 15-inch Hollywood Juniper. A 16-inch Queen Palm tree is proposed to be retained and relocated on the site, within the
southerly property line landscaping area.
The Afghan Pine and Hollywood Juniper trees (photo, below) are located near the building's foundation and proposed path of the subterranean sanitary sewer line. As such, their retention would restrict the ability of the property to be developed without the loss of either
building area or parking. Moreover, pushing the building away from the
trees, while maintaining its size, would compromise the layout of the parking lot given the tight site configuration.
Site and Architectural Review Committee: The Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC) reviewed this application at its meeting of March 23, 2021. The SARC had the following comments.
The applicant has provided a revised site plan and itemized revision list, included as Attachment 8
and 9, respectively, in response to SARC feedback.
Supported the architectural design. Thought it is a very well design project
Felt that the reduced setback was acceptable.
Asked if the fencing was necessary along the rear property line.
AFGHAN PINE HOLLYWOOD JUNIPER
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o Staff Response: Yes, the Water District requires retention of fencing to clearly delineate private property from District property.
Asked if the parking could be reduced to allow for additional landscaping and/or bicycle
parking.
o Staff Response: The revised site plan shows removal of four parking spaces near the entrance, with additional landscaping (as discussed earlier, the project has a surplus of parking). Additionally, the bicycle racks have been relocated to the entrance for greater
usability.
Asked if the design could be modified to preserve the two trees proposed to be removed.
o Staff Response: As discussed above, retention of the trees would compromise the parking lot configuration.
Asked if the project would incorporate electric vehicle chargers.
o Staff Response: Under the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code
("CALGREEN") at least four parking spaces will need to be made "EV-Capable," meaning installation of a "raceway" (the enclosed conduit that forms the physical pathway for electrical wiring to protect it from damage) and adequate panel capacity to accommodate future installation of a dedicated branch circuit and charging stations.
Asked about project lighting.
o Staff Response: The project will include standard parking lot and building lighting. As shown on the Site Photometric Plan (Sheet 22.0), the lighting will have nominal spillage at the property lines consistent with City's Lighting Design Guidelines. The lighting will be further controlled by the required the conditions of approval recommended by the
Library District's environmental review, including directing all lighting at the building
rather that the percolation ponds, either eliminate any up-lighting or adding automatic timers to ensure that lighting does not interfere with primary spring avian migration, and adding occupancy sensors on interior lights.
Public Comment: Following the March 23, 2021 SARC meeting, the City and the Library District
received a joint letter from the Sierra Club (Loma Prieta Chapter), the California Native Plant Society (Santa Clara Valley Chapter), and the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (reference Attachment 10). The letter highlights various environmental concerns with the project. Dr. Shani Kleinhaus, the Audubon Society representative also provided an email immediately following the SARC meeting
questioning the appropriateness of the CEQA categorical exemption (reference Attachment 11). These
issues have been addressed by the Library District as part of its CEQA review in its role as lead agency, including the addition of conditions of approval regarding bird safe design and other environmental control measures and are not in the purview of the Planning Commission
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Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution
2. Library District CEQA Determination
3. Notice of Exemption (NOE) Justification Memorandum, David J. Powers & Associates a. H.T. Harvey & Associates, Bird Collision Assessment b. CalEEMod Results c. Cultural Resources Assessment
4. Notice of Exemption
5. Project Plans 6. Project Description 7. Utility Variance Justification Statement 8. Revised Site Plan
9. Revision List
10. Environmental Letter 11. Shani Kleinhaus Email
Prepared by:
Daniel Fama, Senior Planner
Approved by:
Rob Eastwood, Community Development Director
RESOLUTION NO. 46__ BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT MODIFICATION WITH SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 8,000 SQUARE-FOOT LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX BUILDING ("GOVERNMENT OFFICE AND FACILITY") AND
ASSOCIATED SITE AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1344 DELL AVENUE, WITH CONTINUATION OF A SHARED PARKING ARRANGEMENT WITH AN ABUTTING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1370 DELL AVENUE; A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF ON-SITE
PROTECTED TREES; AND A VARIANCE TO ALLOW RETENTION
OF EXISTING OVERHEAD FRONTAGE UTILITIES. FILE NO.: PLN-2020-90 After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed. The Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to file numbers PLN-2020-90:
Environmental Finding
1. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15051(a), the Santa Clara County Library
District is the Lead Agency on the Proposed Project. This section specifies that if a project will be carried out by a public agency, that agency shall be the Lead Agency even if the project is located within the jurisdiction of another public agency. As Lead Agency, the District has determined the Proposed Project to categorically exempt
under CEQA and filed a Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the County Clerk Recorder.
The NOE finds the Proposed Project to be exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to construction of commercial buildings with a floor area not exceeding 10,000 square feet located within an urbanized area on sites zoned for such use, and that the categorical exemption is not precluded by an exception or would
result in a cumulative impact, as specified by Section 15300.2 of the Guidelines,
subject to various "best practices" measures.
Evidentiary Findings
1. The Project Site is an approximately 50,000 square-foot "flag-lot" parcel located along Dell Avenue, south of Hacienda Avenue, abutting the Water District percolation ponds
to the east and industrial properties to the north, south, and west.
2. The Project Site is within the C-M (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District as shown on the Campbell Zoning Map and is designated as Research and Development by the General Plan Land Use Diagram.
3. The Project Site is the former location of the American Legion Post 99, a veteran's
service organization meeting hall that was demolished in 2018.
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4. The Project Site abuts a secondary property occupied by the Santa Clara County Library District, as authorized by Conditional Use Permit PLN2012-90, approved by the
Planning Commission on August 14, 2012, which also allowed shared use of the
Project Site's parking lot.
5. The Proposed Project is an application for Conditional Use Permit Modification with Site and Architectural Review to allow construction of an approximately 8,000 square-foot library administrative annex building ("government office and facility") and associated site
and landscaping improvements, with continuation of a shared parking arrangement with
an abutting property; a Tree Removal Permit to allow removal of on-site trees; and a Variance to allow retention of existing overhead utilities.
6. Pursuant to the Zoning Code definition for a "government office and facility," the Conditional Use Permit approval may only be exercised by a public agency.
7. The applicant of record is the Santa Clara County Library District, a Joint Powers
Authority formed pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act by the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Saratoga and the County of Santa Clara. The District, therefore, is a public agency, which may lawfully exercise the Conditional Use Permit for construction and
operation of government office and facility.
8. The Proposed Project complies with all the applicable development standards of the C-M (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District, with the exception of the rear building setback, which may be reduced pursuant to Campbell Municipal Code (CMC) Section 21.10.070.E, Table 2-12 (General Development Standards - C-M Zoning District).
9. The Proposed Project also includes an associated adjustment to the landscape
requirement as permitted by CMC Section 21.26.050, to allow a reduction to the otherwise required 5-foot perimeter landscaping standard.
10. The Proposed Project includes a unique contemporary design characterized by use of atypical cladding materials, including metal meshing, aluminum metal paneling, and
Corten plating, as well as expansive glazing on the easterly elevation facing the
percolation ponds. The result is an enhanced architectural presence on a currently vacant property that will visually contribute to the immediate area, especially as viewed from the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
11. An Avian Collision Risk Assessment and Collision Reduction Plan was prepared, which
determined the Proposed Project would incur only a minimal risk of avian injury or
mortality with implementation of certain design measures.
12. The Proposed Project would provide 86 parking stalls (inclusive of 4 motorcycle stalls that equal one vehicle stall). CMC Section 21.28.040, Table 3-1 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) specifies that 'Professional Offices' require parking in an amount equal to
1 stall per 200 square-feet of gross floor area. For the proposed 8,045 square-foot
government office, 36 parking stalls are required, resulting in a surplus of 50 parking stalls.
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13. The surplus of 50 parking stalls allows continuation of the shared parking arrangement with the abutting property, which itself is deficient of on-site parking by 43 stalls. CMC
Section 21.28.080 specifies that the Planning Commission may approve parking for
nonresidential uses on a parcel directly abutting the parcel subject to the recordation of a covenant running with the land recorded by the owner of the parking area guaranteeing that the required parking will be maintained for the life of the use or activity served.
14. Operation of the government office and facility will be subject to the general
performance standards specified by the Campbell Zoning Code, with respect to noise, odors, vibrations, and water pollution.
15. The Proposed Project, as conditioned, will comply with applicable development standards of the Campbell Zoning Code, including, but not limited to, landscaping,
lighting, parking, fencing, and material screening.
16. The Proposed Project has been reviewed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, whose comments have been incorporated into the plans.
17. The Proposed Project would be consistent with the following General Plan policies and
strategies:
Policy LUT-5.7: Industrial Areas: Industrial development should have functional and safe vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian circulation, good site and architectural design,
be sensitive to surrounding uses, connect to public transit, and be energy efficient. New projects should contribute to the positive character of industrial
areas and the overall image of the City.
Policy LUT-9.3: Design and Planning Compatibility: Promote high quality, creative design and
site planning that is compatible with surrounding development, public spaces and natural resources.
Strategy LUT-9.3d: Building Design: Design buildings to revitalize streets and public spaces by orienting the building to the street, including human scale details and massing
that engages the pedestrian.
Strategy LUT-11.1d: Bicycle and Pedestrian Connections in Development: Encourage new or
redeveloping projects to provide logical bicycle and pedestrian connections on site, between parking areas, buildings, and street sidewalks and to existing or
planned public right-of-way facilities and encourage pedestrian passages between street-front sidewalks and rear-lot parking areas. Ensure that the
bicycle and pedestrian connections interface safely.
Strategy LUT-12.1c: Parking Lot Design: Design parking lots to minimize impacts on the street
system by providing adequate sized driveways, sufficient queuing and efficient circulation.
Strategy LUT-13.1: Variety of Uses: Attract and maintain a variety of uses that create an economic balance within the City while maintaining a balance with other community land
use needs, such as housing and open space, and while providing high quality services to the community.
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Policy LUT-9.3: Design and Planning Compatibility: Promote high quality, creative design and site planning that is compatible with surrounding development, public spaces, and natural resources.
Strategy LUT-9.3d: Building Design: Design buildings to revitalize streets and public spaces by orienting the building to the street, including human scale details and massing that engages the pedestrian.
Strategy LUT-9.3e: Building Materials: Encourage the use of long-lasting, high quality building materials on all buildings to ensure the long-term quality of the built environment.
18. Retention of the trees would undermine the ability of the property to be developed in an economical manner by severely reducing the size of the proposed building and compromising the ability of the site to accommodate necessary for vehicular and emergency-vehicle access. However, a 16-inch (DBH) Queen Palm tree to be relocated on the Project Site.
19. Campbell Municipal Code (CMC) Section 21.18.140.B.2 requires that construction of a non-residential main structure located along an arterial or collector street—as identified by the Campbell Roadway Classifications Diagram—include removal of existing utility poles and associated overhead utility lines located along the abutting frontage the
development site to be replaced with underground utilities. However, CMC Section 21.18.140.B.2 further provides that a Variance to the linear feet of overhead utility lines to be replaced underground may be granted in compliance with Chapter 21.48, (Variances).
20. Dell Avenue is "Commercial/Industrial Collector" street as identified by the Campbell Roadway Classifications Diagram. The proposed project is, therefore, subject to the frontage utility undergrounding requirements specified by CMC Sec. Section 21.18.140.B.2.
21. The proposed Variance would allow retention of existing overhead utility lines pursuant to CMC Section 21.18.140.B.2. 22. Due to the "flag-lot" configuration of the Project Site, there only exists 25-feet of linear street frontage. As such, removal of the existing overhead utility lines located along the
public street frontage of the project site would be a disproportional burden on the Proposed Project. 23. In review of the Proposed Project, the Planning Commission considered traffic safety, traffic congestion, site circulation, adequacy of landscaping, and the appropriateness of
proposed structures and site layout, pursuant to Campbell Municipal Code Sec. 21.42.040 (Considerations in review of applications). 24. In review of the Proposed Project, the Planning Commission considered the proposed project's traffic safety, traffic congestion, site circulation, landscaping, structure design,
and site layout.
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25. In review the Proposed Project, the Planning Commission also weighed the public need for, and the benefit to be derived from, the project, against any impacts it may
cause.
26. The Proposed Project will not have an impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies.
27. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the Conditions of Approval and the impacts of the project. 28. There is a reasonable relationship between the use of the fees imposed upon the
project and the type of development project.
29. No substantial evidence has been presented from which a reasonable argument could be made that shows that the Proposed Project, as currently presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant adverse impact on the
environment.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes that:
Conditional Use Permit Findings (CMC Sec. 21.46.040):
1. As conditioned, the proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district with
Conditional Use Permit approval, and complies with all other applicable provisions of
this Zoning Code and the Campbell Municipal Code;
2. As conditioned, the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan;
3. As conditioned, the proposed site is adequate in terms of size and shape to accommodate the fences and walls, landscaping, parking and loading facilities, yards,
and other development features required in order to integrate the use with uses in the
surrounding area;
4. As conditioned, the proposed site is adequately served by streets of sufficient capacity to carry the kind and quantity of traffic the use would be expected to generate;
5. As conditioned, the design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed
use are compatible with the existing and future land uses on-site and in the vicinity of
the subject property;
6. As conditioned, the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed use at the location proposed will not be detrimental to the comfort, health, morals, peace, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the
proposed use, or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the
neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city;
Site and Architectural Review Permit Finding (CMC Sec. 21.42.060.B):
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7. As conditioned, the project will be consistent with the general plan;
8. As conditioned, the project will aid in the harmonious development of the immediate
area;
9. As conditioned, the project is consistent with applicable adopted design guidelines, development agreement, overlay district, area plan, neighborhood plan, and specific plan(s);
Variance Findings (CMC Sec 21.48.040.B):
10. The strict or literal interpretations and enforcement of the specified regulation(s) would
result in a practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the Zoning Code;
11. The strict or literal interpretations and enforcement of the specified regulation(s) would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties classified
in the same zoning district;
12. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the subject property (i.e. size, shape, topography) which do not apply generally to other properties classified in the same zoning district;
13. The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zoning district;
14. The granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the area; and
Tree Removal Permit Finding(s) (CMC Sec. 21.32.080.A):
15. The retention of the tree(s) restricts the economic enjoyment of the property or creates
an unusual hardship for the property owner by severely limiting the use of the property
in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and situated properties, and the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the approval authority that there are no reasonable alternatives to preserve the tree(s). A minor reduction of the potential number of residential units or building size due to
the tree location does not represent a severe limit of the economic enjoyment of the
property;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit Modification with Site and Architectural Review to allow construction of an approximately 8,000 square-foot library administrative annex building ("government office
and facility") and associated site and landscaping improvements, on property located at 1344 Dell Avenue with continuation of a shared parking arrangement with an abutting property located at 1370 Dell Avenue; a Tree Removal Permit to allow removal of on-site trees; and a Variance to allow retention of existing overhead utilities, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (attached Exhibit “A”).
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of June, 2022, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
APPROVED: Stuart Ching, Chair
ATTEST: Rob Eastwood, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Conditional Use Permit Modification (PLN-2020-90)
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 item under review.
Additionally, the applicant is hereby notified that he/she 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 a Conditional Use Permit Modification with Site and Architectural Review to allow construction of an approximately 8,000 square-foot library administrative annex building ("government office and facility") and associated site and landscaping improvements, on property located at 1344 Dell
Avenue with continuation of a shared parking arrangement with an abutting property located at 1370 Dell Avenue; a Tree Removal Permit to allow removal of on-site trees; and a Variance to allow retention of existing overhead utilities. The project shall substantially conform to the Revised Project Plans included as Attachment 5 in the Planning Commission Staff Report dated June 28, 2022, except as may be modified by
conditions of approval contained herein, and as revised by the updated Site Plan depicted in Exhibit B.
2. Permit Expiration: Approval of the Conditional Use Permit Modification with Site and Architectural Review ("Approval") shall be valid for one (1) year from the effective date of the Planning Commission action. 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 Approval being rendered void. Once established, this Approval shall be valid in perpetuity on the properties, subject to continued operation of the use in compliance with the Conditions of Approval provided herein. If this Approval expires or is voided, operation of the property shall revert back
to Conditional Use Permit PLN2012-90, as approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 4080.
3. Previous Conditions of Approval: Upon the effective date of this Approval, the previously approved Conditions of Approval provided by Planning Commission Resolution No. 4080 shall be void and shall permanently be superseded in their entirety by the Conditions of
Approval specified herein, except as noted by Condition No. 2 (Permit Expiration).
4. Minor Revisions: Architectural refinements and other minor revisions to the Approved Project Plans may be administratively reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director pursuant to CMC Sec. 21.56.060.
5. Public Agency Use: Consistent with the definition of a "government office and facility,"
specified by Campbell Municipal Code Sec. 21.72.020.G (Definitions, "G"), use of the
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property pursuant to this Approval shall be limited to a "public agency" as defined by the California Government Code.
6. Planning Final Required: Planning Division clearance is required prior to Building Permit
final. Construction not in substantial compliance with the approved project plans shall not
be approved without prior authorization of the necessary approving body.
7. Timely Completion: Once under construction it shall be the obligation of the property owner and contractor to demonstrate continued progress on the project. In the event the Building Permit expires, the City may impose fines or exercise administrative
remedies to compel timely completion of work.
8. Gate Access: Gate access to Santa Clara Valley Water District property (i.e., percolation ponds) shall only be permitted with written authorization by the District.
9. Recorded Agreement: Prior to issuance of Building or Grading Permits, the property
owner shall record a parking and access agreement guaranteeing use of 47 parking stalls located on 1344 Dell Avenue by the occupant(s) of 1370 Dell Avenue, pursuant to CMC Section 21.28.080.A. The agreement shall also provide for shared vehicular and pedestrian access across both properties and joint use of the existing refuse enclosure.
The agreement may be prepared by the property owner, but shall reviewed and
approved by the City Attorney prior to recordation. The applicant shall remunerate the City for the full cost incurred by the City to review the agreement. 10. Utility Boxes and Back-Flow Preventers: The applicant shall submit a plan prior to
installation of the underground PG&E utility (transformer) boxes and San Jose Water
Company back-flow preventers, indicating the location of the boxes for approval by the Community Development Director. The transformer shall be screen with landscaping or artistically painted.
11. Bicycle Parking: Pursuant to CMC Sec. 21.28.070, the project shall incorporate short-
and long-term bicycle parking to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 12. Signage: All signage shall require separate approval of a Sign Permit in compliance
with Campbell Municipal Code (CMC) 21.30.080.A.
13. General Operational Standards: Occupancy of the approved building is subject to the following general operational standards:
a. Approved Use: The approved use is a "government office and facility" as defined by the Campbell Municipal Code and limited by the operational
standards listed herein. Any activity inconsistent with this approved land use is
prohibited.
b. Hours of Operation: Hours of operation shall be restricted to 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, daily, exclusive of emergencies and the customary and reasonable use of the facility for administrative activity.
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c. Smoking: "No Smoking" signs shall be posted on the premises in compliance with CMC Sec. 6.11.060.
d. Noise: Regardless of decibel level, no noise generated within the approved
industrial building shall obstruct the free use of neighboring properties so as to
unreasonably interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of the neighboring residents. In the event verified complaints are received by the City regarding such noise, the Community Development Director may immediately curtail the Hours of Operation, pursuant to Condition of Approval No. 16 (Revocation of
Permit).
e. Trash Disposal and Clean-Up: Refuse and recycling receptacles shall be kept within the trash enclosure except during collection in compliance with CMC Chapter 6.04 (Garbage and Rubbish Disposal). Emptying of trash receptacles and placement of refuse and recyclable materials into the trash
enclosure receptacles shall occur only during the approved “Hours of
Operation."
f. Parking Management: If the establishment results in excessive parking demand, the Community Development Director may require preparation of a parking management plan. If the parking management plan fails to adequately
address the site's parking demand, the Community Development Director may
commence a revocation hearing pursuant Condition of Approval No. 17 (Revocation of Permit).
g. Loitering: There shall be no loitering allowed on the premises. The business owner is responsible for monitoring the premises to prevent loitering.
h. Property Maintenance: The property is to be maintained free of any
combustible trash, debris, and weeds until the time that actual construction commences. Any vacant existing structures shall be secured, by having windows boarded up and doors sealed shut, or be demolished or removed from the property (Section 11.201 and 11.414, 1985 Ed. Uniform Fire Code).
i. Landscape Maintenance: All landscaped areas shall be continuously
maintained in accordance with CMC Chapter 21.26. Landscaped areas shall be kept free of weeds, trash, and litter. Dead or unhealthy plants shall be replaced with healthy plants of the same or similar type. In accordance with the Tree Protection Ordinance (Chapter 21.32), all trees planted pursuant to this
approval shall be considered "protected" and subject to the established
removal requirements and restrictions.
j. Fences/Walls: All existing and/or proposed fencing shall comply with CMC 21.18.060 (Fences, walls, lattice and screens) and Sec. 21.18.120.C (Outdoor storage and work yards).
k. Deliveries: All deliveries shall occur during the approved Hours of Operation.
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l. Outdoor Storage: No outdoor storage is permitted on the subject property, including the storage equipment, materials, and inoperable vehicles.
m. Parking and Driveways: All parking and driveway areas shall be maintained
in compliance with the standards provided in CMC Chapter 21.28 (Parking and
Loading).
14. Library District Conditions of Approval: The following additional Conditions of Approval are required by the Library District to support the categorical exemption determination:
a. Bird-Safe Building Design Guidelines Requirements: The following bird-safe
building design guidelines shall be reflected in the construction drawings
submitted for a building permit to minimize bird-collisions:
• All glazing used on the building’s east façade shall have a reflectivity index of 15 percent or lower to reduce the potential for birds to collide with glazing
when they perceive reflections of sky and/or water in glazing as an open flight
path, rather than as solid glass.
• Minimize exterior lighting to the extent feasible, except as needed for safety. All exterior lights shall be directed toward facilities on the project site (e.g.,
rather than directed upward or outward) and shielded to ensure that light is not
directed outward toward the pond area.
• If up-lights cannot be eliminated from the project design, all up-light fixtures shall be switched off no later than midnight during the primary spring migration
(i.e., February 15 through May 31) and fall migration (i.e., August 15 through November 30) seasons.
• Occupancy sensors on interior lights, with the exception of emergency lights or
lights needed for safety purposes, shall be programmed to shut off during non-
work hours, between 10:00 p.m. and sunrise.
b. Construction-related Air Quality: The following measures shall be implemented during all phases of construction to control dust and exhaust at the project site:
• Water active construction areas at least twice daily or as often as needed to
control dust emissions.
• Cover trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials and/or ensure that all trucks hauling such materials maintain at least two feet of freeboard.
• Remove visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
• Enclose, cover, water twice daily or apply non-toxic soil binders to exposed
stockpiles (dirt, sand, etc.).
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• Pave new or improved roadways, driveways, and sidewalks as soon as possible.
• Lay building pads as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
• Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
• Install sandbags or other erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff to public roadways.
• Minimize idling times either by shutting off equipment when not in use or
reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the California
airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California Code of Regulations). Provide clear signage for construction workers at all access points.
• Maintain and property tune construction equipment in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications. Check all equipment by a certified mechanic and record a determination of running in proper condition prior to operation.
• Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact at
the lead agency regarding dust complaints.
c. Soil Hazards: . The following measures shall be implemented during construction to address potential soil contamination:
• Prior to issuance of grading permits, the Library District shall retain a qualified
hazardous materials contractor to perform a soil investigation to determine the
levels of contamination from pesticides and lead. If the residual contaminants are not detected and/or are found to be below the environmental screening levels for public health and the environment in accordance with Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health (SCCDEH), Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control (DTSC) requirements, no further mitigation is required. The results of the soil investigation shall be submitted to the Building Official.
• If residual contaminants are found and are above regulatory environmental screening levels for public health and the environment, the project proponent
shall enter the Site Cleanup Program with the SCCDEH. The SCCDEH may require the project proponent to implement appropriate management procedures, such as removal of the contaminated soil and implementation of a Site Management Plan (SMP), Removal Action Workplan (RAP), or equivalent document. Copies of all environmental investigations and evidence of
SCCDEH oversight shall be submitted to the Building Official.
d. Archaeological Resources: The following measures shall be implemented to avoid impacts to unknown subsurface resources:
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• Prior to construction of the project, the Library District shall complete a preliminary archaeological investigation testing (with a minimum of three test
pits).
• Archaeological monitoring for ground disturbing activities associated with parking lot demolition and excavation shall be conducted.
• If suspected prehistoric or historic resources are encountered during excavation and/or grading of the site, construction personnel shall be instructed to immediately suspend all activity within a 50-foot radius and the District staff and the City’s Planning Division shall be notified of the discovery.
A licensed archaeologist shall be retained by the Library District in order to 1) evaluate the find(s) to determine if they meet the definition of a historical or archaeological resource; and 2) submit a resource mitigation and monitoring reporting program with appropriate recommendations regarding the disposition of such finds prior to resumption of construction activities. A report of findings
documenting any data recovery shall be submitted to the Library District, the City’s Planning Division and the Northwest Information Center (if applicable). Project personnel shall not collect or move any cultural materials. The District shall implement the recommendations of the qualified archaeologist.
• In the event that human remains are discovered during excavation and/or grading of the site, all activity within a 50-foot radius of the find shall be stopped. The City Planning Division and the Santa Clara County Coroner’s
office shall be notified. If the remains are determined to be Native American,
the Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) immediately. Once the NAHC identifies the most likely descendants, the descendants will make recommendations regarding proper burial, which will be implemented in accordance with Section 15064.5(e) of the CEQA Guidelines.
15. Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance: As a new construction project with a total project landscape area equal to or greater than 500 square feet, this project is subject to the 2015 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 include Planting and Irrigation Plans that demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements and include the following:
a. A Landscape Documentation Package prepared by a licensed landscape architect demonstrating compliance with the full MWELO requirements. Note
that a Certificate of Completion will be required prior to permit final.
b. A completed Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet (Appendix B of MWELO) within the plan set and provide a separate 8.5 x 11 hard copy or a pdf via email to the project planner.
c. A completed Landscape Information Form.
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d. A note on the Cover Sheet in minimum 1/2” high lettering stating “Planning Final Required. The new landscaping indicated on the plans must be installed prior to final inspection.”
Selection of landscaping shall comply with the provisions of CMC Ch. 21.26
(Landscaping Requirements) as well as with applicable requirements specified in the Santa Clara Valley Water Resources Protection Collaborative Guidelines and
Standards for Land Use Near Streams. Additionally, plantings within the stormwater treatment areas shall be consistent with Appendix D of the C.3 Stormwater Handbook
published by the Santa Clara Valley Urban Pollution Prevention Program.
16. 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.
17. Revocation of Permit: Occupancy of the approved building is subject to Sections 21.68.020, 21.68.030 and 21.68.040 of the Campbell Municipal Code authorizing the
appropriate decision-making body to modify or revoke the Conditional Use Permit if it is
determined that operation a use has become a nuisance to the City’s public health, safety or welfare or for violation of the Conditions of Approval or any standards, codes, or ordinances of the City of Campbell.
At the discretion of the Community Development Director, if the property generates
three (3) verifiable complaints related to violations of conditions of approval (e.g., noise,
parking, etc.) within a twelve (12) month period, a public hearing before the City Council may be scheduled, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, to consider modifying conditions of approval or revoking the Conditional Use Permit. The Community Development Director may commence proceedings for the revocation or
modification of the Approval upon the occurrence of less than three (3) complaints if the
Community Development Director determines that the alleged violation warrants such an action. In exercising this authority, the decision making body may consider the following factors, among others:
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a. The number and types of Police Department calls for service at or near the establishment that are reasonably determined to be a direct result of customer and/or employee actions;
b. The number of complaints received from residents, business owners and other
citizens concerning the operation of an establishment regarding parking, noise, and/or other operational impacts.
c. Violation of conditions of approval.
Building Division
18. Permit Required: A Building Permit application shall be required for the proposed project. The Building Permit shall include Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical fees when such work is part of the permit.
19. Conditions of Approval: The Conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover
sheet of construction plans submitted for Building Permit. 20. Construction Fencing: The property 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 in compliance with the Standards for Tree Protection During Construction. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
21. General Note: The scope of this project triggers the requirement for Frontage Improvements as required by Campbell Municipal Code 11.24.040. The applicant will need to upgrade the existing driveway to be accessible (ADA) compliant.
22. Construction Drawings: The applicant shall submit the following permit applications
prior to, or concurrent with the main Building Permit application:
a. Encroachment Permit for Street Improvement Plans: The frontage improvements for the project shall be shown on a separate street improvement plan as detailed here: https://www.campbellca.gov/187/Street-Improvements
b. Building Permit for On-Site / Grading & Drainage Plans: The on-site grading,
drainage, stormwater, landscaping, ADA and site improvements for the project shall be shown on a separate Building Permit plan as detailed here: https://www.campbellca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16594
23. Proof of Ownership: Prior to issuance of any grading, drainage, or Building Permits for the site, the applicant shall provide a current Preliminary Title Report, grant deed, or other satisfactory proof of ownership for use in preparing the “Covenants for the
Operation and Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities” as listed below.
24. Grading and Drainage Plan: Prior to issuance of any grading or Building Permits for the site, the applicant shall conduct hydrology studies based on a ten-year storm
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frequency, prepare an engineered grading and drainage plan, and pay fees required to obtain necessary grading permits. Prior to occupancy, the design engineer shall provide written certification that the development has been built per the engineered
grading and drainage plans.
25. 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 $2,650.00 per net acre, which is $3,097.85. 26. Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD): Prior to issuance of any permits for grading, landscaping, or building, the applicant shall obtain a clearance from the
SCVWD.
27. State General Construction Activity Permit: Prior to issuance of any grading or
Building Permits, the applicant shall comply with the State General Construction Activity Permit requirements including paying fees, filing a Notice of Intent and providing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the filed Notice of Intent and SWPPP.
28. 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. Specifically the project must include source control, site design and treatment measures to achieve compliance with Provision C.3. of the NPDES Permit. Measures may include, but are not limited to, minimization of impervious surface area,
vegetated swales, infiltration areas, and treatment devices. 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.
Upon submission of the on-site improvement / grading plans, the applicant shall calculate and submit to the City the amount of impervious surface created by the development including the types of stormwater controls to be used. The applicant shall submit preliminary sizing and design showing stormwater controls meet the City’s
requirements. Prior to issuance of any grading or Building Permits: a. The applicant’s designer or engineer shall submit the required certification indicating that sizing, selection, and design of treatment BMP’s for the project
site has been completed to meet the requirements of the City of Campbell’s NPDES permit, No. 01-119, Provision C.3.
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b. The applicant shall sign the “Covenants for the Operation and Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities” and submit a Stormwater Management Plan.
Prior to occupancy:
a. A qualified BMP certifier is required to inspect the stormwater management
facilities, submit a complete set of as-built drawings to Public Works Engineering, and certify on these drawings that:
1. The stormwater management facilities were constructed in compliance with the approved plans.
2. The as-built drawings show all pertinent constructed dimensions,
elevations, shapes, and materials.
3. All variations in construction from the approved design plan have been identified, including omissions to and additions from the approved plan.
4. Any changes are in conformance with local, state, or federal regulations.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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 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.
32. 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.
33. Plans / Encroachment Permit / Fees / Deposits: Prior to issuance of any grading or Building Permits for the site, the applicant shall cause plans for public street improvements to be prepared by a registered civil engineer, pay various fees and deposits, post security and provide insurance necessary to obtain an encroachment
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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 utilities within the new and existing public right of
way.
b. Reconstruction of existing driveway approach to a new City standard ADA compliant driveway approach.
c. Installation of traffic control, stripes and signs.
d. Construction of conforms to existing public and private improvements, as
necessary.
e. Submit final plans in a digital format acceptable to the City.
34. 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 and pavement repair (if
necessary) completed and accepted by the City, and the design engineer shall submit as-built drawings to the City.
35. 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.
36. 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
37. Fire Sprinklers Required: (As noted on Sheet 1.1) 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. 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 as adopted and amended by
CBLMC.
38. Public Fire Hydrant Required: (As noted on Sheet 4.0) Provide a public fire hydrant at a final location to be determined jointly by the Fire Department and San Jose Water Company. Maximum distance of 375 feet from the building frontage and a maximum of
100 feet from the FDC, with a minimum hydrant flow of 1500 GPM @ 20 psi residual.
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Fire hydrants shall be provided along required fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets. CFC Sec. 507, and Appendix B and associated Tables, and Appendix C. Note that a separate hydrant plan will be required as a deferred submittal.
39. 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. 40. Timing of installation: When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire
protection is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made
serviceable prior to and during the time of construction except when approved alternative methods of protection are provided. Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles in accordance with Section 505.2. Construction documents. Construction
documents for proposed fire apparatus access, location of fire lanes, security gates
across fire apparatus access and construction documents and hydraulic calculations for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. CFC Sec. 501.3, 501.4.
41. Fire Lanes Required: (As noted on Sheet 25.0) The minimum clear width of fire
department access roads shall be 20 feet. The minimum outside turning radius is 42 feet for required circulating access roadways. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designated and marked as a fire lane as set forth in Section 22500.1 of the California Vehicle Code. A fire lane with turnaround and striping is proposed on Sheet 25.0.
42. Fire Apparatus (Engine)Access Roadway Required: (As noted on Sheet 4.0) 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 36 feet outside and 23 feet inside, 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. 43. Buildings and Facilities Access: (As noted on Sheet 25.0): 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].
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44. Fire Alarm Requirements: (As noted on Sheet 1.1) Refer to CFC Sec. 907 and the currently adopted edition of NFPA 72. Submit shop drawings (3 sets) and a permit application to the SCCFD for approval before installing or altering any system. Call
(408) 378-4010 for more information.
45. Address identification: (As noted on Sheet 21) 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. 46. 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. 47. Emergency Gate/Access Gate Requirements: (As noted on Sheet 4.0) Gate
installations shall 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.
EXHIBIT B
santa clara •countyI I bra ry district
Services & Support Center, 1370 Dell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008-6604 I www.sccl.org I 408-293-2326
April 21, 2022
Approval of Proposed Santa Clara County Library District Administrative Annex
Building Project and Adoption of Categorical Exemption (Under Exemption Status Class 3, 15303)
On January 25, 2018, the Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers Authority
Board ("Board") authorized staff to proceed with the Santa Clara County Library District
Administrative Annex Building project at 1344 Dell Avenue in Campbell, CA 95008. On June 7, 2018, the Board delegated authority to the County Librarian to move forward with the associated public works contracts. Finally, on April 21, 2022, the Board delegated authority to the County Librarian to adopt the Categorical Exemption (under
exemption status Class 3, 15303) based on analysis completed by David J. Powers &
Associated Inc.
Based on the above, as the County Librarian, I am adopting the Categorical Exemption (under exemption status class 3, 15303), and I am approving the proposed Santa Clara
County Library District Administrative Annex Building project.
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Jennifer Weeks
County Librarian
Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell I Cupertino I Gilroy I Los Altos I Los Altos Hills I Milpitas I Monte Sereno I Morgan Hill I Saratoga
Library Administrative Annex Building Project Categorical Exemption Memorandum
Santa Clara County Library District 1 April 2022
MEMORANDUM
April 14, 2022
From: Amber Sharpe, Project Manager
David J. Powers & Associates, Inc
1871 The Alameda, Suite 200
San José, CA 95126
To: Chuck Griffen, Financial and
Administrative Services Manager
Santa Clara County Library District
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: 1344 Dell Avenue SCCL – Library Administrative Annex Building Project NOE Justification
INTRODUCTION TO CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines contain classes (or categories) of
projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and are
therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 – 15333
constitute the list of categorically exempt projects and contain specific criteria that must be met in
order for a project to be found exempt. Additionally, CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 includes a
list of exceptions to exemptions, none of which may apply to a project in order for it to qualify for a
categorical exemption, i.e., if an exception applies, a project is precluded from being found
categorically exempt.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures sets forth
criteria for projects characterized as new construction of small structures that may be found
categorically exempt. The analysis below shows that: a) none of the exceptions contained in 15300.2
apply to the project and, b) the project is consistent with the criteria in Section 15303. The project
proposed for 1344 Dell Avenue can be found categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines
Section 15303.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Location and Overview
The Santa Clara County Library District’s (SCCLD) administrative offices are located at 1370 Dell
Avenue in the City of Campbell. The proposed project would construct a single-story, 8,045 square
foot office building north of the existing SCCLD offices at 1344 Dell Avenue (APN: 424-33-092).
The proposed administrative annex/office building would serve as an auxiliary office space to the
existing offices on 1370 Dell Avenue. The approximately 1.2-acre project site consists of a paved
parking lot, a driveway, and a small undeveloped area with trees. The project site is vacant and does
not contain any structures. The site is bordered by the Camden percolation pond to the east,
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commercial/retail uses to the north, Dell Avenue and office/light industrial uses to the west, and
office/industrial uses to the south (including the SCCLD administrative offices immediately south of
the site). A regional, vicinity, and aerial photograph of the project site are shown in Figure 1, Figure
2, and Figure 3 below.
The project site has a General Plan Land Use designation of Research and Development and is
located in the C-M (Controlled Manufacturing) zoning district. Per the City of Campbell’s General
Plan, the Research and Development designation is intended for campus-like environments such as
research and development facilities, offices, and corporate headquarters. The Controlled
Manufacturing zoning district allows for a wide variety of uses including offices, manufacturing
facilities, government offices and facilities, and research and development facilities.
Project Components
Administrative Annex Building
The proposed single-story, 8,045 square foot office building would be located along the eastern
property line (see Figure 4) and contain offices, reading rooms, meeting rooms, and a lounge area for
use by SCCLD staff and their reading program clients. The building would have a maximum height
of approximately 22 feet (see Figure 5).
Site Access and Trip Generation
Access to the project site would be provided via a new 24-foot-wide driveway on Dell Avenue along
the northern property line. The proposed office building is anticipated to have a maximum of up 10
employees and 18 clients per day. Assuming that employees would generate up to six vehicle trips
per day1 and clients would generate up to two trips per day, the project would generate a total of 96
daily vehicle trips.
Landscaping
Based on Tree Removal and Protection Plan 16.0 (dated February 8, 2021), the project site contains
13 trees, including three “protected” trees.2 The project would remove 12 trees and relocate one 16-
1 Each employee is assumed to generate two trips to and from work, two trips during lunch, and two trips for an off-
site meeting. Based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip General Manual, 11th Edition, the weekday
daily trip rate for a single tenant office space is 13.07 trips per 1,000 square feet. This would equate to 105 trips per
day for the proposed office space.
2 Per Chapter 21.32 of the City of Campbell’s Municipal Code, a “protected” tree is any tree or multi-trunk tree with
at least one trunk measuring twelve inches or greater in diameter (thirty-eight inches or greater in circumference),
measured four feet above the adjacent grade.
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inch City-protected queen palm tree on-site. The proposed project would plant new trees as part of
the project landscaping.
Utility Improvements and Stormwater Control
The project would construct new water and sewer lines that would connect to existing four-inch
sewer lines and four to 18-inch water lines in Dell Avenue.
The 50,935 square foot project site is currently comprised of 73 percent of impervious surfaces
(including the surface parking lot and driveway) and 27 percent of pervious surfaces (undeveloped
northeast corner of the site). The project would construct a new office building that would replace the
existing pervious area. Landscaping would be located along the boundaries of the site and within the
parking lot area. With the development of the proposed project, the project site would be 91 percent
impervious and nine percent pervious. The project proposes a new 12-inch storm drain on-site, which
would connect to the City’s existing stormwater system. Stormwater runoff from the site would be
directed to on-site biotreatment/landscaped areas or stormwater chambers, then directed to the City’s
stormwater system.
The proposed project would include a 125 kilovolt amp (kVA) emergency generator powered by 176
horsepower (HP) on the southwest corner of the project site. The proposed generator would be
enclosed and would connect to underground conduits to the main electrical lines.
Grading and Construction
Project construction activities would include parking lot demolition, site preparation, grading and
excavation, building construction, and utility installation. It is estimated that project construction
would take a total of approximately 16 months and require excavation at a maximum depth of five
feet below ground surface. Excavation and removal of approximately 1,625 cubic yards of soil would
be necessary to accommodate the proposed building foundation and footings.
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I.EXCEPTIONS TO CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS
This section documents that none of the exceptions in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 would
disqualify the project from being found categorically exempt.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 – Exceptions
(a) Location: Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be
located – a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a
particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply all
instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or
critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by
federal, state, or local agencies.
The project site is located in an urban area. The project site is bordered by the Camden percolation
ponds to the east, commercial/retail uses to the north, Dell Avenue and office/light industrial uses to
the west, and office/industrial uses to the south (i.e., the SCCLD administrative offices). Given the
site’s proximity to the Camden percolation pond which supports, and is attractive to, birds, an Avian
Collision Risk Assessment and Collision Reduction Plan was completed for the project by H.T.
Harvey and Associates in January 2021 (refer to Appendix A). The percolation pond is a facility
managed by Valley Water for groundwater recharge and not an environmental resource of critical
concern that has been mapped by a federal, state, or local agency.
Based on the assessment of bird use of the pond and project site, habitat conditions on the site are of
low quality for most native birds found in the region due to the scarcity of vegetation, the lack of any
native vegetation, and the small size of vegetated habitat patches. No special-status birds (i.e., species
of conservation concern) are expected to occur regularly on-site. The proposed project would include
additional landscaping which could provide habitat structure and foraging opportunities. However,
given the limited extent of the proposed vegetation and small number of trees to be planted, any
increase in birds using the site would be minimal. Based on the collision risk assessment, it is
recommended that bird safe design elements (e.g., low reflectivity glazing), measures to minimize
lighting, and other collision reduction measures be incorporated into the project design.
The majority of the proposed building’s east façade includes glazing. Due to the potential for the
building’s east façade, which is predominantly glazed and faces bird habitat at Los Gatos Creek
County Park, to result in bird collisions, the following bird-safe building design guidelines will be
required as conditions of approval to minimize collisions with this façade.
Conditions of Approval
•All glazing used on the building’s east façade shall have a reflectivity index of 15 percent or
lower to reduce the potential for birds to collide with glazing when they perceive reflections
of sky and/or water in glazing as an open flight path, rather than as solid glass.
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In addition, due to the potential for night lighting throughout the site to disorient birds flying at Los
Gatos Creek County Park, the project shall implement the following bird-safe design considerations
for all new interior and exterior lighting on the project site:
•Minimize exterior lighting to the extent feasible, except as needed for safety. All exterior
lights shall be directed toward facilities on the project site (e.g., rather than directed upward
or outward) and shielded to ensure that light is not directed outward toward the pond area.
•If up-lights cannot be eliminated from the project design, all up-light fixtures shall be
switched off no later than midnight during the primary spring migration (i.e., February 15
through May 31) and fall migration (i.e., August 15 through November 30) seasons.
•Occupancy sensors on interior lights, with the exception of emergency lights or lights needed
for safety purposes, shall be programmed to shut off during non-work hours, between 10:00
p.m. and sunrise.
With the project’s incorporation of these measures, the project is not anticipated to result in
significant bird collisions due to its location. The project site is not mapped as a sensitive area and
the project is not anticipated to have a significant impact on an environmental resource of concern.
(b) Cumulative Impact: All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact
of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant.
The proposed 8,045 square foot administrative annex building would serve SCCLD staff and clients
for the SCCLD’s reading program. The proposed building would have up to 10 SCCLD staff and 18
clients that would utilize the building each day. This would result in a total of 56 daily vehicle trips
to and from the site. While most of the project’s impacts would be limited to the project site and
immediate surroundings, emissions of greenhouse gas emissions and regional criteria pollutants
would have potential to have a broader impact. The cumulative impacts of these emissions are
discussed below.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Global climate change is by its very nature a cumulative impact. Individual projects that comply with
a local agency’s Climate Action Plan would result in a less than significant greenhouse gas impact
(GHG) impact. Since neither the SCCLD nor the City of Campbell have a Climate Action Plan in
place, a quantitative GHG analysis is required. The BAAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Guidelines
prepared for the statewide AB 32 2020 target recommended a GHG threshold of 1,100 metric tons or
4.6 metric tons (MT) per capita. These thresholds were developed based on meeting the 2020 GHG
targets set in the scoping plan that addressed Assembly Bill (AB) 32. The proposed administrative
annex/office building would be occupied in 2024 and, therefore, a threshold that addresses a future
target is appropriate, based on the targets established in Senate Bill (SB) 32 to reduce statewide
emissions 40 percent below 2020 levels by 2030.
Although BAAQMD has not published a quantified threshold for 2030 yet, this assessment uses a
“Substantial Progress” efficiency metric of 2.8 MT CO2e/year/service population and a bright-line
threshold of 660 MT CO2e/year based on the GHG reduction goals of EO B-30-15. The service
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population metric of 2.8 is calculated for 2030 based on predictions from BAAQMD. The 2030
bright-line threshold of 660 MT CO2e/year is a 40 percent reduction of the 2020 1,100 MT
CO2e/year threshold. To be considered significant, a project’s emissions must exceed both the bright-
line threshold, which assesses the magnitude of a project’s emissions, and the service population
threshold, which evaluates the efficiency of a project’s emissions on a per capita or job basis.
A quantitative GHG analysis was completed for the project using the California Emissions Estimator
Model 2020.4.0 (CalEEMod, refer to Appendix B for the results). The operational GHG emissions
(or metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent [MT CO2e/year]) for the project would be approximately
50 MT CO2e. Thirty-seven (37) MT CO2e/year would be from vehicle emissions, seven (7) MT
CO2e/year would be from building energy usage, four (4) MT CO2e/year from solid waste, two (2)
MT CO2e/year from water, and less than 0.002 MT CO2e/year from architectural coatings. Neither
the SCCLD, the City of Campbell nor BAAQMD have an adopted threshold of significance for
construction-related GHG emissions. The total construction GHG emissions for the project is
estimated to be 263 MT CO2e/year. Since the project’s operational GHG emissions would be well
below the 2030 target, the project would not result in a significant contribution to cumulative GHG
impacts.
Regional Criteria Pollutants and Toxic Air Contaminants
In its CEQA Air Quality Guidelines, BAAQMD developed operational and construction-related
screening criteria to provide lead agencies and project applicants with a conservative indication of
whether a proposed project could result in potentially significant air quality impacts. If the size of the
project is below the BAAQMD screening criteria and implements BAAQMD-recommended Best
Management Practices (BMPS) for construction, then the lead agency does not need to perform a
detailed air quality assessment to compare the project’s emissions to the BAAQMD significance
thresholds. The project would have minimal operational emissions due to a low number of new
vehicle trips (96 daily trips).
Project construction and operations would generate regional criteria pollutants that would contribute
to cumulative regional air quality impacts. BAAQMD has adopted thresholds for screening levels for
land uses to indicate whether a project would contribute a significant cumulative regional air quality
impact. The proposed office building would be 8,045 square feet and would not exceed the
operational criteria pollutant screening threshold of 64,000 square feet for government office uses
and, therefore, would not result in a cumulatively considerable contribution to operational emissions.
The proposed project would include a 125 kVA emergency generator powered by 176 HP on the
southwest corner of the project site. Generators are typically tested periodically and would power the
buildings in the event of a power failure. It is assumed the generator would be operated primarily for
testing and maintenance purposes that require approximately one hour per month of operation. The
California Air Resources Board (CARB) and BAAQMD requirements limit the generator engine
operations to 50 hours each per year of non-emergency operation. The engines would be required to
meet CARB and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission standards and consume
commercially available California low-sulfur diesel fuel. The project’s generator operations would
comply with the above requirements and, therefore, would not result in significant operational
criteria pollutant emissions. Therefore, the project’s operational emissions would not result in a
cumulatively considerable net increase in criteria pollutants.
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The proposed project size is also below the construction-related screening size threshold of 259,000
square feet of government office building land use type. In addition, the City has adopted
BAAQMD’ BMPs as a standard measures (listed below).
Construction Best Management Practices
•Construction-related Air Quality. The following measures shall be implemented during all
phases of construction to control dust and exhaust at the project site:
o Water active construction areas at least twice daily or as often as needed to control
dust emissions.
o Cover trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials and/or ensure that all trucks
hauling such materials maintain at least two feet of freeboard.
o Remove visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads using wet power
vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power sweeping is
prohibited.
o Enclose, cover, water twice daily or apply non-toxic soil binders to exposed
stockpiles (dirt, sand, etc.).
o Pave new or improved roadways, driveways, and sidewalks as soon as possible.
o Lay building pads as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are
used.
o Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
o Install sandbags or other erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff to public
roadways.
o Minimize idling times either by shutting off equipment when not in use or reducing
the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the California airborne toxics
control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California Code of Regulations). Provide
clear signage for construction workers at all access points.
o Maintain and property tune construction equipment in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications. Check all equipment by a certified mechanic and
record a determination of running in proper condition prior to operation.
o Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact at the
lead agency regarding dust complaints.
With implementation of the above construction BMPs, the project’s construction emissions would
not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase in criteria pollutants.
Sensitive Receptors
The project site is surrounded by the Camden percolation pond to the east, commercial/retail uses to
the north, Dell Avenue and office/light industrial uses to the west, and office/industrial uses to the
south. Toxic air contaminants (TACs) are a broad class of compounds known to have health effects.
TACs could be released from diesel-operated construction equipment or operational sources such as
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diesel emergency generators. As previously stated, the proposed project would include a 176 HP
emergency generator on the southwest corner of the project site. Based on BAAQMD CEQA Air
Quality Guidelines, TAC sources have the potential to impact off-site sensitive receptors (e.g.,
residences, schools, hospitals) located within 1,000 feet of a project site. There are no sensitive
receptors within 1,000 feet of the project site. The nearest sensitive receptors are residences, 1,200
feet west of the site, across State Route (SR) 17. Therefore, the project would not contribute toward
any cumulative impacts to sensitive receptors from TAC emissions given the site is located a
sufficient distance from any sensitive receptors.
Vehicle Miles Traveled
As stated in the project description, up to 10 employees and 18 clients would use the proposed
administrative annex building daily. The project would, therefore, generate up to 96 daily vehicle
trips. The effects of proposed projects in the City of Campbell on VMT are evaluated using the
methodology outlined in the City of Campbell’s VMT policy. Based on the City’s VMT policy,
projects shall be presumed to have a less than significant transportation impact if they meet the
applicable screening criteria. The proposed project would meet the small project screening criteria,
which states that any development that would generate fewer than 110 daily vehicle trips per day
would have a less than significant VMT impact. Since the proposed project would generate up less
than 110 daily vehicle trips, the project would have a less than significant VMT impact. Since VMT
is a Citywide (cumulative) issue, the project would have a less than cumulatively considerable
contribution to the significant cumulative VMT impact.
(c) Significant Effect: A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a
reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to
unusual circumstances.
The proposed project and project site do not contain any features that are unique or that would
constitute ‘unusual’ circumstances for an administrative office building. As stated above, percolation
ponds are located to the east of the building and those ponds may attract wildlife including birds.
However, the ponds are not mapped as sensitive habitat and with the implementation of the bird safe
design guidelines (conditions of approval), the project would not have a significant impact due to
bird collisions.
Based on a review of historical photographs completed as a part of the Cultural Resources
Assessment (refer to Appendix C), the project site and surrounding area were used for agricultural
purposes from 1948 to 1955, with orchards and open fields occupying the surrounding area. The
previous agricultural uses were typical for the project area and not unusual. It is possible that soils
could contain residual pesticides and metals. However, past agricultural uses and potential for soil
contaminants is not an unusual circumstance for the Santa Clara Valley, it is common and can be
addressed during construction. Below are conditions of approval that would be implemented during
construction to address potential soil contamination.
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Conditions of Approval:
•Prior to issuance of grading permits, the City shall retain a qualified hazardous materials
contractor to perform a soil investigation to determine the levels of contamination from
pesticides and lead. If the residual contaminants are not detected and/or are found to be below
the environmental screening levels for public health and the environment in accordance with
Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health (SCCDEH), Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or the California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC) requirements, no further mitigation is required. The results of the soil investigation
shall be submitted to the Building Official.
•If residual contaminants are found and are above regulatory environmental screening levels
for public health and the environment, the project proponent shall enter the Site Cleanup
Program with the SCCDEH. The SCCDEH may require the project proponent to implement
appropriate management procedures, such as removal of the contaminated soil and
implementation of a Site Management Plan (SMP), Removal Action Workplan (RAP), or
equivalent document. Copies of all environmental investigations and evidence of SCCDEH
oversight shall be submitted to the Building Official.
In 1955, the American Legion Post 99 West Valley Event Center was constructed. The event center
served as a space for veterans and their families to participate in a variety of social and philanthropic
activities including barbeques, weddings, and quinceañeras until 2012. The event center was
demolished in 2018. The historic uses of the site were typical agricultural and event center uses
which do not create an unusual circumstance.
Other environmental resources are discussed further in this memorandum, none of which present
unusual circumstances for the project site or proposed office building. Standard measures/conditions
of approval that are required by local, State, and Federal regulations would be implemented as part of
the project to minimize and avoid construction-related impacts. The proposed project would,
therefore, not result in a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
(d) Scenic Highways: A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in
damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings,
or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not
apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or
certified EIR.
State Route (SR) 9 from the Santa Cruz County line to the Los Gatos City limit is the nearest
officially designated state scenic highway.3 The project site is approximately three miles northeast of
the nearest officially designated segment of SR 9. Therefore, the project would not result in any
damage to scenic resources within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway.
3 California Department of Transportation. List of Eligible and Officially Designated State Scenic Highways.
Accessed March 17. 2022. https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/lap-landscape-architecture-and-community-
livability/lap-liv-i-scenic-highways.
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(e) Hazardous Waste Sites: A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site
which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
The project site is not included on any lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government
Code. Therefore, no exceptions to the exemption apply under 15300.2(e).4 For this reason, exception
(e) is not applicable to this project.
(f) Historical Resources: A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a
substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
Under existing conditions, the project site does not contain any structures and is not in proximity to
any historic structures. Based on the City of Campbell’s Landmarks, Historic Districts, and
Structures of Merit Inventory, the nearest historic structures to the project site are located within a
historic district on Alice Avenue, approximately one mile north of the site. Given there are no
structures on the project site and the distance of the site to the nearest historic structures, the project
would have no impact historic structures.
A Cultural Resources Assessment dated March 2, 2022, was prepared by PaleoWest, LLC for the
project site. The Cultural Resources Assessment consisted of a records search at the Northwest
Information Center (NWIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS),
archival research, outreach to the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), a Sacred Lands
File search, and a survey of the site conducted by a PaleoWest archaeologist. The assessment found
there were not previously identified historical or cultural resources on or within a quarter mile of the
project site. In addition, NAHC responded to the Sacred Lands File search request on February 18,
2022 and stated that the search results for the project vicinity were negative.
NAHC also provided a list of tribes to provide notification to about the project. One tribe responded
to the notification, Tamien Nation, who noted a concern about the project’s proximity to Los Gatos
Creek. Los Gatos Creek is located approximately 700 feet east of the site. The assessment concluded
that the site has moderate sensitivity for prehistoric archaeological resources due to the site’s
proximity to Los Gatos Creek. As a result, Tamien Nation recommended preliminary archaeological
testing at the site prior to construction.
Archaeological sensitivity near waterways is common throughout Santa Clara County. Portions of
the site have been previously disturbed for construction, making the likelihood of encountering
buried cultural resources low given the limited ground disturbance required to construct the project.
However, the following conditions of approval would be implemented as part of the project to avoid
impacts to unknown subsurface resources:
Conditions of Approval:
•Prior to construction of the project, the SCCLD shall complete a preliminary archaeological
investigation testing (with a minimum of three test pits).
•Archaeological monitoring for ground disturbing activities associated with parking lot
demolition and excavation shall be conducted.
4 California Environmental Protection Agency. Cortese List Data Resources. Accessed March 17, 2022.
https://calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/.
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•If suspected prehistoric or historic resources are encountered during excavation and/or
grading of the site, construction personnel shall be instructed to immediately suspend all
activity within a 50-foot radius and the District staff and the City’s Planning Division shall be
notified of the discovery. A licensed archaeologist shall be retained in order to 1) evaluate the
find(s) to determine if they meet the definition of a historical or archaeological resource; and
2)submit a resource mitigation and monitoring reporting program with appropriate
recommendations regarding the disposition of such finds prior to resumption of construction
activities. A report of findings documenting any data recovery shall be submitted to the
District, the City’s Planning Division and the Northwest Information Center (if applicable).
Project personnel shall not collect or move any cultural materials. The District shall
implement the recommendations of the qualified archaeologist.
•In the event that human remains are discovered during excavation and/or grading of the site,
all activity within a 50-foot radius of the find shall be stopped. The City Planning Division
and the Santa Clara County Coroner’s office shall be notified. If the remains are determined
to be Native American, the Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission
(NAHC) immediately. Once the NAHC identifies the most likely descendants, the
descendants will make recommendations regarding proper burial, which will be implemented
in accordance with Section 15064.5(e) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis above, none of the exceptions to categorical exemptions detailed in CEQA
Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to the proposed project.
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II.EXEMPTIONS
New Construction or Conversation of Small Structures Criteria
This section documents that the proposed project qualifies for a Class 3 New Construction of Small
Structures exemption because it meets the criteria set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversation of Small Structures
Class 3 consists of projects characterized by the construction and location of a limited number of
small new facilities or structures, installation of small new equipment and facilities in small
structures, and the conversation of existing small structures from one use to another with minor
modifications to the exterior. The number of structures is the maximum allowed on any legal parcel.
This includes the following examples.
(c) A store, motel, office, restaurant or similar structure not involving the use of significant amounts
of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area. In urbanized areas, the
exemption also applies to up to four such commercial building not exceeding 10,000 square feet in
floor area on sites zoned for such use if not involved the use of significant amounts of hazardous
substances where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the surrounding area
in not environmentally sensitive.
The project proposes to build an 8,045 square foot office building on a vacant site within an urban
area. The site is currently zoned Controlled Manufacturing which allows for a wide variety of uses
including offices, manufacturing facilities, government offices and facilities, and research and
development facilities. Operation of the proposed project could include the use and storage of small
quantities of chemicals for janitorial cleaning and landscape maintenance. Compliance with
applicable federal, state, and local handling, storage, and disposal requirements would avoid
significant hazards to the public or the environment created by the routine transport, use, or disposal
of these substances. The project would not affect access to public services and facilities. The area is
not environmentally sensitive, and the project would not significantly affect birds that forage at the
adjacent percolation ponds (with the implementation of bird safe guidelines).
(d) Water main, sewage, electrical, gas, and other utility extension, including street improvements, of
reasonable length to serve such construction
The proposed project’s utilities (water, sewer, stormwater lines) would connect to the City’s existing
utility systems. To provide access to the project site, the project would construct a new 24-foot-wide
driveway to replace the existing driveway.
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Conclusion
With incorporation of the Conditions of Approval discussed above, the proposed project meets the
criteria for a Class 3 New Construction or Conversation of Small Structures exemption. None of the
exceptions to the exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to the project.
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Appendix A – H.T. Harvey & Associates, Bird Collision Assessment
Appendix B – CalEEMod Results
Appendix C – Cultural Resources Assessment
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983 University Avenue, Building D Los Gatos, CA 95032 408.458.3200 www.harveyecology.com
January 15, 2021
Brett Stollenwerk
Santa Clara County Library District
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Subject: Santa Clara County Library District Administrative Annex Building – Avian Collision Risk
Assessment and Collision Reduction Plan (HTH #4497-01)
Dear Mr. Stollenwerk:
Per your request, H. T. Harvey & Associates has performed an assessment of avian collision risk for the
proposed Library Administrative Annex Building at 1344 Dell Avenue in Campbell, California. It is our
understanding that the project entails the removal of existing pavement and landscape vegetation on the site
and construction of a new 8,045 square-foot office building. We further understand that you are requesting our
assistance with the preparation of a bird collision reduction plan for the project as required by the City of
Campbell.
In summary, avian collisions with the glass facades of the proposed building can potentially occur due to the
location of the site adjacent to Los Gatos Creek County Park, which supports large numbers of birds, and due
to the incorporation of considerable amounts of glass in the building’s east facade. Although proposed
landscape vegetation on the site is limited, and several features of the architecture of the proposed building
reduce the potential for avian collisions with the building, we provide recommendations to reduce collisions
with this façade in our assessment below.
Statement of Qualifications
This assessment was prepared by Steve Rottenborn and me. Briefly, our qualifications are as follows (résumés
attached):
•I am a wildlife ecologist with a B.S. in Ecology from the University of California, San Diego and an M.S.
in Fish and Wildlife Management from Montana State University, where my Master's thesis focused on
factors affecting the nest survival of yellow warblers (Setophaga petechia), dusky flycatchers (Empidonax
oberholseri), and warbling vireos (Vireo gilvus). Trained as an ornithologist, I specialize in the nesting ecology
of passerine birds, with a broad range of avian field experience from across the United States. I am an avid
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birder, and I volunteered as a bird bander for the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, where I banded,
sexed, and aged resident and migrant passerine species from 2010–2020. I have spent hundreds of hours
in the field conducting nesting bird surveys for H. T. Harvey & Associates projects over the past 13 years,
and have found hundreds of passerine nests as well as many nests of raptors.
•Steve Rottenborn has a Ph.D. in biological sciences from Stanford University, where his doctoral
dissertation focused on the effects of urbanization on riparian bird communities in the South San Francisco
Bay area. He has been an active birder for more than 35 years and has conducted or assisted with research
on birds since 1990. He has served for 9 years as an elected member of the California Bird Records
Committee (including 3 years as chair) and for 13 years as a Regional Editor for the Northern California
region of the journal North American Birds. He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the San
Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, the Technical Advisory Committee for the South Bay Salt Ponds
Restoration Project, and the Board of Directors of the Western Field Ornithologists.
In addition, H. T. Harvey & Associates ornithologist Matthew Louder, Ph.D., and I conducted a
reconnaissance-level survey of the project site on January 8, 2021 to characterize potential bird use of the site
and immediately surrounding areas.
Although the subject of bird-friendly design is relatively new to the West Coast, we have performed avian
collision risk assessments and identified measures to reduce collision risk for several projects in the Bay Area,
including projects in the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, South San Francisco, Redwood City, Menlo Park,
Palo Alto, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and San José.
Assessment of Bird Use
Existing Conditions
Habitat conditions and bird occurrence in the immediate vicinity of the project site (i.e., on the site and on
immediately adjacent lands) are typical of much of the urbanized San Francisco Bay area. The approximately
1.2-acre project site consists of existing pavement with several nonnative landscape trees and an approximately
0.3-acre area of nonnative grasses and weeds mixed with bare ground (Photos 1 and 2). The site is located
immediately adjacent to the percolation ponds at Los Gatos Creek County Park to the east, and is otherwise
surrounded by high-density commercial development.
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Photo 1. Paved hardscape with narrow, interrupted areas of landscaping on the
project site.
Photo 2. An approximately 0.3-acre area of nonnative grasses, weeds, and bare ground
on the project site.
Habitat conditions on the site are of low quality for most native birds found in the region due to the scarcity
of vegetation, the lack of any native vegetation, the absence of well-layered vegetation (e.g., with ground cover,
shrub, and canopy tree layers in the same areas), and the small size of the vegetated habitat patches. Trees on
the site include nonnative crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia sp.), flowering plum (Prunus cerasifera), eastern redbud
(Cercis canadensis), Afghan pine (Pinus brutia), Hollywood juniper (Juniperus chinensis), and queen palm (Syagrus
romanzoffiana). Nonnative vegetation supports fewer of the resources required by native birds than native
vegetation, and the structural simplicity of the vegetation further limits resources available to birds.
Nevertheless, there is a suite of common, urban-adapted bird species that occur in such urban areas that are
expected to occur on the site regularly. These include the native Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna), American
crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), Bewick’s wren (Thryomanes bewickii), bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus), dark-eyed junco
(Junco hyemalis), and house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), as well as the non-native European starling (Sturnus
vulgaris) and house sparrow (Passer domesticus). All of these birds are year-round residents that can potentially
nest on or immediately adjacent to the project site. A number of other species, primarily migrants or winter
visitors (i.e., nonbreeders), are expected to occur occasionally on the site as well, including the white-crowned
sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys), golden-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla), and yellow-rumped warbler
(Setophaga coronata). For example, low numbers of migrants are expected to forage in the ornamental vegetation
on the site. However, no bird species are expected to occur on the site in large numbers, and all of the species
expected to occur regularly are regionally abundant species. No special-status birds (i.e., species of conservation
concern) are expected to nest or occur regularly on the site.
The habitat conditions located to the north, west, and south of the project site are very similar to those on the
project site itself. These areas are dominated by commercial/office uses and have landscaping similar to that
on the project site (Figure 1). As a result, bird use of these surrounding areas is as described above for the
project site.
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Figure 1. The project site (delineated in yellow) and surroundings are dominated by commercial/office uses, similar to that on the project site. Los Gatos Creek County Park is located to the east of the project site.
The managed ponds of Los Gatos Creek County Park
located immediately east of the project site provide
foraging habitat for a wide variety of waterfowl,
herons, egrets, gulls, and shorebirds (Photo 3).
Numbers of birds using these habitats are highest in
winter and during migration, but several species are
present year-round in these areas as well. These birds
are closely tied to wetlands and aquatic habitats, and
they are not expected to occur within developed areas
such as the project site.
Vegetation along pond edges adjacent to the project
site consists of a narrow band of nonnative grasses and
weeds with small numbers of nonnative trees, as well
as pedestrian trails (Photo 3) (Figure 1). The grasses and weeds within these areas are regularly mown and
provide minimal cover, nesting, or foraging opportunities for birds. In addition, as discussed above for the
habitats on the project site, the nonnative vegetation and trees within these areas supports fewer of the
resources required by native birds than native vegetation, and the structural simplicity of the vegetation further
limits resources available to birds.
Photo 3. Ponds at Los Gatos County Creek Park adjacent to the project site provide habitat for a variety of birds.
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Los Gatos Creek flows south to north along the eastern boundary of Los Gatos Creek County Park. Much of
this channel is maintained free of vegetation for flood control purposes; however, a section of the creek located
approximately 940 feet southeast of the project site supports dense riparian trees that provide nesting and
foraging habitat for a number of species of birds. Riparian habitats in California generally support exceptionally
rich bird communities and contribute disproportionately to landscape-level species diversity, and the presence
of this riparian habitat at Los Gatos Creek County Park is expected to increase the diversity and abundance of
bird species that occur there.
Although some songbirds that migrate along the Pacific Flyway and travel through the site vicinity are expected
to be attracted to Los Gatos Creek County Park, the portions of the park closest to the proposed project site
are not heavily used by migrating songbirds. The project site is located approximately 10.3 miles inland from
the Bay and is isolated from Bay habitats by dense urban development. Further, the riparian habitat at Los
Gatos Creek County Park is highly fragmented due to the surrounding high-density urban development and
the presence of bridges, road crossings, and channelization along nearby portions of the river, and therefore
lacks connectivity to higher-quality riparian habitats in the region. Thus, based on the low quality of the habitat
on the site and at Los Gatos Creek County Park, as well as the isolation of this habitat from the edge of the
Bay and from higher-quality habitats in the region, only modest numbers of birds migrating along the Pacific
Flyway are expected to be attracted to this park during migration. Nevertheless, some songbirds that migrate
along the Pacific Flyway and travel through the site vicinity will be attracted to Los Gatos Creek County Park
and disperse and forage adjacent to the site. Further, Los Gatos Creek County Park is used regularly by resident
birds that are present in the vicinity year-round and are attracted to the these areas for foraging and nesting
opportunities.
Proposed Conditions
Under proposed conditions, the numbers of birds that use the site are expected to increase somewhat due to
the proposed expansion of landscape areas on the site. The project’s planting plans include a mix of native and
nonnative trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Seven native western sycamore (Platanus racemosa) trees will be
planted on the site, and one existing nonnative queen palm will be relocated and retained. Shrubs and
herbaceous plants to be planted on the site include native toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) and Berkeley sedge (Carex
tumulicola) as well as nonnative river wattle (Acacia cognata), bottlebrush (Callistemon sp.), stone crop (Sedum
spurium), and reed grass (Calamagrostis sp.). This vegetation will be limited in extent and primarily located around
the building and the site periphery; the majority of open areas on the site will consist of hardscape parking
areas. This future landscape vegetation is expected to provide somewhat greater habitat structure and foraging
opportunities for landbirds compared to existing conditions, primarily due to the presence of native California
sycamore trees, which provide higher-quality nesting and foraging resources for birds compared to the
nonnative trees that are currently present on the site. However, due to the limited extent of this proposed
vegetation as well as the small number of trees to be planted on the site, any increase in the abundance of
landbirds using the site following construction is expected to be modest.
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Assessment of Collision Risk due to Glazing
Because birds do not necessarily perceive glass as an obstacle, windows or other structures that reflect the sky,
trees, or other habitat may not be perceived as obstacles, and birds may collide with these structures. Similarly,
transparent windows can result in bird collisions when they allow birds to perceive an unobstructed flight route
through the glass (such as at corners), and when the combination of transparent glass and interior vegetation
(such as in planted atria) results in attempts by birds to fly through glass to reach vegetation. A number of
factors play a role in determining the risk of bird collisions with buildings, including the amount and type of
glass used, lighting, properties of the building (e.g., size, design, and orientation), type and location of vegetation
around the building, and building location.
As noted above, relatively low numbers of native, resident birds occur in the project vicinity. As a result, the
number of resident landbirds (i.e., breeding or overwintering birds) that may collide with the project building
will be relatively low. However, modest numbers of migrant landbirds will be attracted to the project vicinity,
especially the habitat at Los Gatos Creek County Park as described above. These migrants will be attracted to
the green vegetation and trees on the project site as potential foraging resources, and they will be susceptible
to collisions with the proposed building if they cannot detect the glass as a solid structure to be avoided. The
highest collision risk would likely occur when inclement weather enters the region on a night of heavy bird
migration, when clouds and fog make it difficult for birds to find high-quality stopover sites once they reach
ground level.
Several features of the architecture of the proposed building would reduce the potential for avian collisions.
Based on the project plans, the building’s north, west, and south facades are predominantly opaque, with limited
glazing (Figures 2 and 3). Further, no free-standing glass walls or transparent glass corners are included in the
design that would create a collision hazard due to see-through conditions. No vegetated roofs, terraces, or decks
are proposed.
Figure 2. Glazing on the building’s west façade (outlined in blue) is limited to the building entrance at the northwest corner.
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Figure 3. Glazing on the building’s north façade (left) and south façade (right), outlined in blue, is limited in extent and does not create see-through conditions, such as at corners, with glazing on the east and west facades.
The extensive glazing proposed on the building’s east façade poses some collision risk to birds. While this
glazing is visually disrupted by narrow vertical and horizontal mullions, it nonetheless presents a large surface
in which birds can potentially perceive reflected sky, water, and/or vegetation and collide with the glass as they
attempt to reach those reflections (Figure 4). However, no vegetation is proposed on the building’s interior,
and no transparent glass corners are present that would create see-through conditions such that birds would
attempt to fly through this glazing to reach vegetation on the north or south side of the building. Thus, bird
collisions with this façade are expected to occur due to reflections of the sky, water, or vegetation in the glazing,
rather than to transparency/see-through conditions.
Figure 4. Glazing on the building’s east façade, outlined in blue, is extensive, and includes the majority of the façade area. A deck surrounded by a metal guardrail is present in front of this façade; this deck is located in between the façade and proposed landscape vegetation.
The project’s landscape plan shows low-growing vegetation will be planted along the building’s exterior
consisting of ceanothus, toyon, and bottlebrush. In addition, seven western sycamore trees will be planted on
the south and west sides of the building; however, no trees will be planted in front of the building’s east facade.
Birds using Los Gatos Creek County Park to the east are expected to be attracted to the landscape vegetation
on the site, ostensibly increasing the possibility that they will see vegetation reflected in glass on adjacent facades
and collide with those facades. However, an unvegetated exterior deck is present in between this façade and
the proposed landscape vegetation, only low-growing vegetation will be planted in front of this façade, and no
trees are present opposite this façade at Los Gatos Creek County Park (Figure 1). As a result, vegetation is not
expected to be reflected in this façade, and bird collisions with this façade are not expected to occur due to
reflected vegetation. Nevertheless, collisions may still occur due to the reflection of sky and/or water in glazing
on the building’s east façade. The bird collision reduction measures provided under Bird Collision Reduction
Recommendations below would incorporate bird-safe design elements (i.e., low-reflectivity glazing) into the project
design to minimize this effect. Because only modest numbers of birds are expected to be attracted to the site,
and the proposed landscape plan is not expected to draw birds towards project glazing or cause vegetation to
be reflected in the glazing, it is our opinion that additional bird-safe design measures (e.g., fritted glazing) are
not needed to minimize collisions with this façade.
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Assessment of Lighting Impacts
Visibility of Project Lights to Birds
Construction of the project will create new sources of lighting on the project site. Lighting would be the result
of light fixtures illuminating buildings, building architectural lighting, pedestrian lighting, and artistic lighting.
Depending on the location, direction, and intensity of exterior lighting, this lighting can potentially spill into
adjacent areas, thereby resulting in an increase in lighting compared to existing conditions. The project is
surrounded to the north, west, and south by commercially developed areas that do not support bird
communities that might be substantially affected by illuminance from the project. However, birds inhabiting
Los Gatos Creek County Park to the east may be affected by an increase in lighting. The following is a summary
of the anticipated visibility of proposed lighting to birds on the project site:
•Surface-mounted wall grazer fixtures S1-9, S1-23, S1-27, and S1-28 (360 lumens/foot, 3000 K) will be
located on the building’s west façade along the perforated screen. These lights will be shielded from Los
Gatos Creek County Park by the proposed building.
•Surface-mounted fixtures S3 (1594 lumens, 3000 K) will be located on the periphery of the deck that faces
Los Gatos Creek County Park. These cylinder lights will project light both upward and downward, and
light from these figures will be visible to birds at Los Gatos Creek County Park.
•Wall-mounted area lights W1 (204 lumens, 3000 K) will be located along the recessed exit corridor on the
south side of the building. These lights will be fully shielded and directed downwards, and will be shielded
from Los Gatos Creek County Park by the proposed building.
•Linear accent lights ZC1-12 (3000 K) will be located at the site’s entry sign. These lights will be concealed
and shielded from Los Gatos Creek County Park by buildings.
•Pole-mounted fixtures ZN1-SL2 (11,539 lumens, 3000 K), ZN1-T4W (11,697 lumens, 3000K), and ZN2-
T4FT (11,849 lumens, 3000K) will be located in parking areas. These lights will be shielded and directed
downwards, and will have motion sensors for dimming operation. Several of these fixtures are located
within direct line-of-sight of Los Gatos Creek County Park (i.e., on the south side of the building), and
some light from these fixtures will be visible to birds using Los Gatos Creek County Park. However, this
lighting is effectively minimized with shielding and motion sensors.
In summary, we expect birds at Los Gatos Creek County Park to be able to perceive luminance from fixtures
S3 (surface-mounted cylinders) and ZN1-SL2, ZN1-T4W, and ZN2-T4FT (pole-mounted lights).
Project Measures to Minimize Lighting
The project will implement the following measures to minimize lighting on the project site:
•As discussed above, many of the proposed exterior fixtures are shielded and directed.
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•Pole-mounted parking lot lights are equipped with motion sensors for dimming operation.
•Interior lights will be equipped with occupancy sensors to switch non-emergency lights off when the
building is not in use.
General Site Lighting Impacts
Many animals are sensitive to light cues, which influence their physiology and shape their behaviors, particularly
during the breeding season1,2. Artificial light has been used as a means of manipulating breeding behavior and
productivity in captive birds for decades2, and has been shown to influence the territorial singing behavior of
wild birds2,3,4. While it is difficult to extrapolate results of experiments on captive birds to wild populations, it
is known that photoperiod (the relative amount of light and dark in a 24-hour period) is an essential cue
triggering physiological processes as diverse as growth, metabolism, development, breeding behavior, and
molting2. This suggests that increases in ambient light may interfere with these processes across a wide range
of species, resulting in impacts on wildlife populations.
Artificial lighting may indirectly impact birds by increasing the nocturnal activity of predators such as owls,
hawks, and mammalian predators3,5,6,7. The presence of artificial light may also influence habitat use by breeding
birds2,8 by causing avoidance of well-lit areas, resulting in a net loss of habitat availability and quality.
Birds using the project site and nearby areas at Los Gatos Creek County Park may be subject to increased
predation, decreased habitat availability (for species that show aversions to increased lighting), and alterations
of physiological processes if light fixtures S3 (surface-mounted cylinders) and ZN1-SL2, ZN1-T4W, and ZN2-
T4FT (pole-mounted lights) on the project site produce appreciably greater illuminance within these areas
compared to existing conditions. The bird collision reduction measures provided under Bird Collision Reduction
Measures below would incorporate bird-safe design elements into the lighting design (i.e., minimize exterior
lighting, and ensure that all lighting is shielded and directed) to minimize this effect.
1 Ringer, R. K. 1972. Effect of light and behavior on nutrition. J. Anim. Sci. 35: 642-647.
2 de Molenaar, J. G., M. E. Sanders and D. A. Jonkers. 2006. Road Lighting and Grassland Birds: Local Influence of Road Lighting on a Black-tailed Godwit Population in Rich, C. and T. Longcore, eds. Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting. Covelo, CA: Island Press. Pp 114-136.
3 Longcore, T. and C. Rich. 2004. Ecological Light Pollution. Front. Ecol. Environ. 2(4): 191-198.
4 Miller, M. W. 2006. Apparent Effects of Light Pollution on Singing Behavior of American Robins. Condor 108(1): 130-139.
5 Negro, J. J., J. Bustamante, C. Melguizo, J. L. Ruiz, and J. M. Grande. 2000. Nocturnal activity of lesser kestrels under artificial lighting conditions in Seville, Spain. J. Raptor Res. 34(4): 327-329.
6 DeCandido R. and D. Allen. 2006. Nocturnal hunting by peregrine falcons at the Empire State Building, New York City. Wilson J. Ornithol. 118(1): 53-58.
7 Beier, P. 2006. Effects of artificial night lighting on mammals in Rich, C. and T. Longcore, eds. Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting. Covelo, CA: Island Press. Pp 19-42.
8 Rogers, D. I., T. Piersma, and C. J. Hassell. 2006. Roost availability may constrain shorebird distribution: Exploring the energetic costs of roosting and disturbance around a tropical bay. Biol. Conserv. 33(4): 225-235.
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The International Dark Sky Association9 recommends using lighting with a color temperature of no more than
3,000 Kelvins to minimize harmful effects on humans and wildlife. However, the effects of different light
wavelengths on various species of birds are not consistent10. Some studies have shown that using blue and
green lights may be less disorienting to birds compared to red lights11, but it is known that birds can be
disoriented by red lights12 and blue lights13. The American Bird Conservancy’s Bird-Friendly Building Design
guidance states that manipulating light color shows promise in its potential to reduce bird collisions with
buildings, but additional study is needed to determine what colors should be used12. Instead, the American Bird
Conservancy recommends reducing exterior building and site lighting, which has been proven to reduce bird
mortality12. The City of San Francisco’s Standards for Bird-Safe Buildings recommends that project proponents
“consider” reducing red wavelengths where lighting is necessary, but this measure is not required; rather, they
require avoidance of uplighting in lighting designs14. As a result, the recommend bird collision reduction
measures provided under Bird Collision Reduction Measures below focus on minimizing lighting, rather than
restricting lighting temperatures. Reducing, shielding, and directing lights on the project site and avoiding
uplighting effectively limits the effects of lights by minimizing skyglow and the spillage of light outwards into
adjacent natural areas, and is consistent with local (City of San Francisco) and national (American Bird
Conservancy) standards for minimizing bird collisions.
Because up-lighting can affect birds in different ways than general site lighting, the impacts of project up-
lighting on birds are assessed separately in the following section.
Up-Lighting Impacts
There are two primary ways in which the luminance of up-lights might impact the movements of birds. First,
local birds using habitats on the site may become disoriented during flights among foraging areas and fly toward
the lights, colliding with the lights or with nearby structures such as the proposed buildings. Second, nocturnally
migrating birds far above the site may alter their flight direction or behavior upon seeing the lights; the birds
may be drawn toward the lights or may become disoriented, potentially striking objects such as buildings,
adjacent power lines, or even the lights themselves. Both local birds and migrating birds are much more likely
to be impacted by up-lighting during foggy or rainy weather, when visibility is poor15,16.
9 International Dark Sky Association. 2021. Recommended solutions to light pollution include using only lighting with a
color temperature of 3000K and below (less blue light that is more harmful to many animal species). Available: https://www.darksky.org/our-work/lighting/lighting-for-citizens/lighting-basics/#:~:text=IDA%20recommends%20using%20lighting%20that,are%20rich%20in%20blue%20light.
10 Owens, A.C., Cochard, P., Durrant, J., Farnworth, B., Perkin, E.K. and Seymoure, B., 2020. Light pollution is a driver
of insect declines. Biological Conservation, 241, p.108259.
11 Poot, Hanneke, et al. "Green light for nocturnally migrating birds." Ecology and society 13.2 (2008).
12 Sheppard, C. and G. Phillips. Bird-Friendly Building Design, 2nd Ed. The Plains, VA: American Bird Conservancy, 2015.
13 Xuebing Zhao, Min Zhang, Xianli Che, Fasheng Zou, Blue light attracts nocturnally migrating birds, The Condor, Volume 122, Issue 2, 5 May 2020, duaa002, https://doi.org/10.1093/condor/duaa002.
14 San Francisco Planning Department. 2011. Standards for Bird-Safe Buildings. Planning Department. July 14, 2011.
15 Longcore, T. and C. Rich. 2004. Ecological Light Pollution. Front. Ecol. Environ. 2(4): 191-198.
16 Gauthreaux, S. A. and C. G. Belser. 2006. Effects of Artificial Night Lighting on Migrating Birds in Rich, C. and T. Longcore, eds. Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting. Covelo, CA: Island Press. Pp 67-93.
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Local Birds. Gulls and terns may be especially vulnerable to artificial lights because many species are nocturnal
foragers that have evolved to search out bioluminescent prey17,18,19 and thus are strongly attracted to bright
light sources. When these birds approach an artificial light, they seem unwilling to leave it and may become
“trapped” within the sphere of the light source for hours or even days, often flying themselves to exhaustion
or death19. Although none of the gull and tern species that use Los Gatos Creek County Park are primarily
nocturnal foragers, there is some possibility that gulls, which often fly at night, may fly in areas where they
would be disoriented by the proposed up-lights under conditions dark enough that the lights would affect the
birds. Shorebirds forage in the San Francisco Bay nocturnally as well as diurnally, and move frequently between
foraging locations in response to tide levels and prey availability. Biologists and hunters have long used sudden
bright light as a means of blinding and trapping shorebirds20,21, so evidence that shorebirds are affected by
bright light is well established. Though impacts of a consistent bright light are undocumented, it is possible that
shorebirds, like other bird species, may be disoriented by a very bright light in their flight path. However, the
number of shorebirds foraging or flying over the project site is expected to be relatively low, as shorebirds do
not congregate in large numbers at or near the project site. Passerine species have also been documented
responding to increased illumination in their habitats with nocturnal foraging and territorial defense
behaviors2,4,15, but absent significant illumination, they typically do not forage at night, leaving them less
susceptible to the attraction and disorientation caused by luminance when they are not migrating.
Migrating Birds. Hundreds of bird species migrate nocturnally in order to avoid diurnal predators and
minimize energy expenditures. Bird migration over land typically occurs at altitudes of up to 5,000 feet, but is
highly variable by species, region, and weather conditions22,23. In general, night-migrating birds optimize their
altitude based on local conditions, and most songbird and soaring bird migration over land occurs at altitudes
below 2,000 feet while waterfowl and shorebirds typically migrate at higher altitudes22,23. Birds flying at higher
altitudes may not be affected as strongly by the proposed up-lighting. However, birds flying at lower altitudes
over the project site to optimize flight conditions, to descend/ascend to and from stopover sites in the vicinity,
or due to foggy or rainy weather would potentially encounter light from up-lights on the project site.
Evidence that migrating birds are attracted to artificial light sources is abundant in the literature as early as the
late 1800s16. Although the mechanism causing migrating birds to be attracted to bright lights is unknown, the
attraction is well documented15,16. Migrating birds are frequently drawn from their migratory flight paths into
17 Imber, M. J. 1975. Behavior of Petrels in Relation to the Moon and Artificial Lights. Notornis 22: 302-306.
18 Reed, J. R., J. L. Sincock, and J. P. Hailman. 1985. Light Attraction in Endangered Procellariiform Birds: Reduction by Shielding Upward Radiation. Auk 102(2): 377-383.
19 Montevecchi, W. A. 2006. Influences of Artificial Light on Marine Birds in Rich, C. and T. Longcore, eds. Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting. Covelo, CA: Island Press. Pp 95-113.
20 Gerstenberg, R. H. and S. W. Harris. 1976. Trapping and Marking of Shorebirds at Humboldt Bay, California. Bird Banding 47(1): 1-7.
21 Potts, W. K. and T. A. Sordahl. 1979. The Gong Method for Capturing Shorebirds and Other Ground-roosting Species. North Amer. Bird Band. 4(3): 106-107.
22 Kerlinger, P. 1995. How Birds Migrate. Stackpoll Books, Mechanicsburg, PA. 228 pp.
23 Newton, I. 2008. The Migration Ecology of Birds. Academic Press, London, UK. 976 pp.
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the vicinity of an artificial light source, where they will reduce their flight speeds, increase vocalizations, and/or
end up circling the lit area, effectively “captured” by the light12,16,24,25. When birds are drawn to artificial lights
during their migration, they may become disoriented and possibly blinded by the intensity of the light16. A study
of bird responses to up-lighting from 250-watt (equivalent to 3,750-lumen) spotlights placed on the roof of a
533-foot tall building and directed upwards at a company logo documented behavioral changes in more than
90% of the birds that were visually observed flying over the building at night26. The disorienting and blinding
effects of artificial lights directly impact migratory birds by causing collisions with light structures, buildings,
communication and power structures, or even the ground16. Indirect impacts on migrating birds might include
orientation mistakes and increased length of migration due to light-driven detours.
It is unknown what light levels adversely affect migrating birds, and at what distances birds respond to lights12.
In general, vertical beams are known to capture higher numbers of birds flying at lower altitudes. High-powered
7,000-watt (equivalent to 105,000-lumen) spotlights that reach altitudes of up to 4 miles (21,120 feet) in the sky
have been shown to capture birds migrating at varying altitudes, with most effects occurring below 2,600 feet
(where most migration occurs); however, effects were also documented at the upper limits of bird migration at
approximately 13,200 feet12. One study of vertical lights projecting up to 3,280 feet found that higher numbers
of birds were captured at altitudes below 650 feet, but this effect was influenced by wind direction and the
birds’ flight speed27. These studies have not analyzed the capacity for vertical lights to attract migrating birds
flying beyond their altitudinal range, and the potential for the project up-lights to affect birds flying at various
altitudes is unknown. Thus, birds that encounter beams from up-lights are likely to respond to the lights, and
may become disoriented or attracted to the lights to the point that they collide with buildings or other nearby
structures, but the range of the effect of the lights is unknown.
Up-Lighting Impacts. As stated above, it is unknown what light levels are safe for birds and at what distances
birds respond to lights12. Observations of bird behavioral responses to up-lights indicate that their behaviors
return to normal quickly once up-lights are completely switched off25, but no studies are available that
demonstrate bird behavioral responses to reduced or dimmed up-lights. In general, up-lights within very dark
areas are more likely to “capture” and disorient migrating birds, whereas up-lights in brightly lit areas (e.g.,
highly urban areas, such as Campbell) are less likely to capture birds28. Birds are also known to be more
susceptible to capture by artificial light when they are descending from night migration flights in the early
mornings compared to when they ascend in the evenings; as a result, switching off up-lights after midnight can
24 Herbert, A. D. 1970. Spatial Disorientation in Birds. Wilson Bull. 82(4): 400-419.
25 Van Doren, B.M., K.G. Horton, A.M. Dokter, H. Klinck, S.B. Elbin, and A. Farnsworth. 2017. High-intensity urban light installation dramatically alters nocturnal bird migration. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America: 114 (42): 11175-11180.
26 Haupt, H. and U. Schillemeit, 2011. Skybeamer und Gebäudeanstrahlungen bringen Zugvögel vom Kurs ab: Neue Untersuchungen und eine rechtliche Bewertung dieser Lichtanlagen. NuL 43 (6), 2011, 165-170.
27 Bolshakov, C.V., V.N. Bulyuk, A.Y. Sinelschikova, and M.V. Vorotkov. 2013. Influence of the vertical light beam on numbers and flight trajectories of night-migrating songbirds. Avian Ecology and Behavior 24: 35-49.
28 Sheppard, C. 2017. Telephone conversation with Robin Carle of H. T. Harvey & Associates regarding the potential for different types and intensities of up-lighting to affect migrating birds. October 26, 2017.
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minimize adverse effects on migrating birds28. However, more powerful up-lights (e.g., 3,000 lumen spotlights)
may create issues for migrating birds regardless of the time of night they are used28.
In our opinion, due to the project’s location along the Pacific Flyway and the close proximity of Los Gatos
Creek County Park, which provides a stopover site for migrating birds, relatively large numbers of birds
compared to other areas of Cupertino and surrounding areas are expected to fly past the site over the long
term. Enough individuals of common migrating species can potentially become disoriented by up-lights and
collide with structures over the long term to result in a substantial impact on populations of these species. The
bird collision reduction measures provided in the following section would incorporate bird-safe design elements
into the lighting design to minimize this effect.
Bird Collision Reduction Recommendations
Due to the potential for the building’s east façade, which is predominantly glazed and faces bird habitat at Los
Gatos Creek County Park, to result in bird collisions, we recommend that the project implement the following
bird-safe building design consideration to minimize collisions with this façade:
•All glazing used on the building’s east façade shall have a reflectivity index of 15% or lower to reduce the
potential for birds to collide with glazing when they perceive reflections of sky and/or water in glazing as
an open flight path, rather than as solid glass.
In addition, due to the potential for night lighting throughout the site to disorient birds flying at Los Gatos
Creek County Park, the project shall implement the following bird-safe design considerations for all new interior
and exterior lighting on the project site:
•Minimize exterior lighting to the extent feasible, except as needed for safety. All exterior lights shall be
directed toward facilities on the project site (e.g., rather than directed upward or outward) and shielded to
ensure that light is not directed outward toward coastal habitats.
•If up-lights cannot be eliminated from the project design, all up-light fixtures (i.e., fixtures S3) shall be
switched off no later than midnight during the primary spring migration (i.e., February 15 through May 31)
and fall migration (i.e., August 15 through November 30) seasons.
•Occupancy sensors on interior lights, with the exception of emergency lights or lights needed for safety
purposes, shall be programmed to shut off during non-work hours and between 10:00 p.m. and sunrise.
Summary
Because birds are present in the vicinity of the proposed building, and glazed facades of the building may not
always be perceived by birds as physical impediments to flight, we expect some avian collisions with the
proposed building to occur. Among the project components, we expect collision risk to be highest with the
building’s east façade, which is predominantly glazed.
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Due to the potential for migratory landbirds to be attracted to Los Gatos Creek County Park, as well as the
potential collision hazard due to extensive glazing on the eastern façade of the building, there is potential for
modest numbers of migrant landbirds to collide with the building. In contrast, due to the relatively low quality
of the habitat on and adjacent to the site, we expect the frequency of collisions of resident birds to be fairly low
due to the low numbers of resident birds that will use the area over the long-term. As a result, avian injury or
mortality due to bird collisions with the proposed building would potentially affect moderate numbers of
migratory landbirds that travel through Los Gatos Creek County Park during the spring and fall, but is not
expected to affect large numbers of resident birds.
We reviewed the design of the proposed project to identify potential avian collision hazards. Due to the
presence of a collision hazard associated with the building’s east façade, we recommend the project implement
the following measures to minimize the potential for collisions:
•All glazing used on the building’s east façade shall have a reflectivity index of 15% or lower to reduce the
potential for birds to collide with glazing when they perceive reflections of sky and/or water in glazing as
an open flight path, rather than as solid glass.
•Minimize exterior lighting to the extent feasible, except as needed for safety. All exterior lights shall be
directed toward facilities on the project site (e.g., rather than directed upward or outward) and shielded to
ensure that light is not directed outward toward coastal habitats.
•If up-lights cannot be eliminated from the project design, all up-light fixtures (i.e., fixtures S3) shall be
switched off no later than midnight during the primary spring migration (i.e., February 15 through May 31)
and fall migration (i.e., August 15 through November 30) seasons.
•Occupancy sensors on interior lights, with the exception of emergency lights or lights needed for safety
purposes, shall be programmed to shut off during non-work hours and between 10:00 p.m. and sunrise.
Please feel free to contact me at (408) 677-8737 or rcarle@harveyecology.com , or Steve Rottenborn at (408)
722-0931, if you have any questions regarding this assessment. Thank you very much for contacting H. T.
Harvey & Associates about this project.
Sincerely,
Robin Carle, M.S.
Associate Wildlife Ecologist/Project Manager
Attachments: Résumés
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Stephen C. Rottenborn, PhD
Principal, Wildlife Ecology
srottenborn@harveyecology.com 408.458.3205
HIGHLIGHTS
•Avian ecology
•Wetlands and riparian systems ecology
•Endangered Species Act consultations and
compliance
•Environmental impact assessment
•Management of complex projects
EDUCATION PhD, Biological Sciences, Stanford University
BS, Biology, College of William and Mary
PERMITS AND LICENSES
•USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) recovery permit, authorizedto conduct surveys for snowy plover, California
Ridgway’s rail
•CDFW MOU to conduct broadcast surveys forCalifornia Ridgway’s and black rail
•CDFW scientific collecting permit
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Principal, H. T. Harvey & Associates, 1997–2000, 2004–present
Ecology Section Chief/Environmental Scientist, Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., 2000–04
Independent Consultant, 1989–97
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Chair, California Bird Records Committee,
2016–present
Member, Board of Directors, Western Field
Ornithologists, 2014–present
Scientific Associate/Scientific Advisory Board, San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, 1999–2004,
2009–present
PUBLICATIONSRottenborn, S. C. 2000. Nest-site selection and reproductive success of red-shouldered hawks in
central California. Journal of Raptor Research 34:18-25. Rottenborn, S. C. 1999. Predicting the impacts of
urbanization on riparian bird communities. Biological Conservation 88:289-299.
Complete list of publications available upon request.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Dr. Steve Rottenborn is a principal in the Wildlife Ecology group at H. T. Harvey & Associates. He specializes in resolving issues related to
special-status wildlife species and in meeting the wildlife-related requirements of federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Combining his research and training as a wildlife biologist and avian
ecologist, Steve has built an impressive professional career that is highlighted by a particular interest in wetland and riparian communities,
as well as the effects of human activities on bird populations and communities. Steve’s experience extends to numerous additional special-status animal species. The breadth of his ecological training and
project experience enables him to expertly manage multidisciplinary projects involving a broad array of biological issues.
He has contributed to more than 600 projects involving wildlife impact
assessment, NEPA/CEQA documentation, biological constraints analysis, endangered species issues (including California and Federal
Endangered Species Act consultations), permitting, and restoration.
Steve has conducted surveys for a variety of wildlife taxa, including a number of threatened and endangered species, and contributes to the
design of habitat restoration and monitoring plans. In his role as project manager and principal-in-charge for numerous projects, he has
supervised data collection and analysis, report preparation, and agency
and client coordination.
PROJECT EXAMPLES Served as principal-in-charge of H. T. Harvey’s work on all biological resources tasks for the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Update
and its EIR.
Served as senior wildlife ecologist for the Coyote Creek Trail Master Plan for the City of San José.
Spearheaded biological planning, permitting, and Federal Endangered Species Act consultation for several large
redevelopment projects involving both development and habitat
restoration, including the Candlestick Point – Hunters Point Shipyard project, Alameda Point project, and Concord Reuse project.
Served as project manager or principal-in-charge for more than 65 task orders for Santa Clara Valley Water District on-call projects.
Served as senior wildlife ecology expert on the South Bay Salt Pond
restoration project — the largest (~15,000-acre) restoration project of its kind in the western United States.
Serves as principal-in-charge for H. T. Harvey’s work performing
biological resources-related planning for the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s seismic retrofit projects involving Anderson, Calero,
Guadalupe, and Almaden dams.
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Robin J. Carle, MS
Senior Wildlife Ecologist
rcarle@harveyecology.com
408.458.3241
HIGHLIGHTS
•Avian ecology
•Environmental impact assessments(NEPA/CEQA)
•Nesting bird surveys, monitoring, and deterrence
•Protocol-level surveys for burrowing owls andCalifornia Ridgeway’s rails
•California red-legged frog and California tiger
salamander surveys
•San Joaquin kit fox surveys
•San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat surveys and
relocations
EDUCATION MS, Fish and Wildlife Management, Montana State University
BS, Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution, University of California, San Diego
PERMITS AND LICENSES USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) for the California tiger
salamander
CDFW Scientific Collecting Permit for mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and vernal pool/terrestrial
invertebrates
Listed under CDFW letter permits to assist with
research on bats, California tiger salamanders,
California Ridgeway’s rails, and California black rails
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior wildlife ecologist, H. T. Harvey & Associates,
2015–present
Wildlife ecologist, H. T. Harvey & Associates, 2007–
2014
Volunteer bird bander, San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, 2010–present
Avian field technician, West Virginia University, 2006
Graduate teaching assistant, Montana State University, 2003–2006
Avian field technician, Point Blue Conservation Science (formerly PRBO Conservation Science), 2004
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Robin Carle is a wildlife ecologist and ornithologist at H. T. Harvey & Associates, with more than a decade of experience working in the
greater San Francisco Bay Area. Her expertise is in the nesting ecology of passerine birds, and her graduate research focused on how local
habitat features and larger landscape-level human effects combine to
influence the nesting productivity of passerine birds in the Greater Yellowstone region.
With an in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements for special-status species, Robin has contributed to all aspects of client projects, including NEPA/CEQA documentation, environmental impact
assessments, habitat conservation plans, biological constraints analyses, special-status species surveys and documentation, and construction
monitoring. Her strong understanding of CEQA and of the state and federal Endangered Species Acts allows her to prepare environmental documents that fully satisfy the regulatory requirements of the agencies
that issue discretionary permits. In addition, Robin has spent hundreds of hours conducting surveys for nesting birds and burrowing owls for H. T. Harvey & Associates projects and has worked extensively with
amphibians and mammals. Robin has conducted diurnal, nocturnal, and larval surveys for California tiger salamanders and California red-legged
frogs; acoustic and visual surveys for roosting bats; surveys and nest resource relocations for San Francisco dusky-footed woodrats; den surveys for San Joaquin kit foxes and American badgers; trail camera
surveys to document wildlife movement; and burrow-scoping surveys using fiber-optic orthoscopic cameras. She has been approved as a qualified biologist on numerous project-specific USFWS and CDFW
permits to conduct biological monitoring and site surveys for state and federally protected wildlife species.
PROJECT EXAMPLES Served as project manager for issues related to nesting birds for various
Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center construction projects from 2016–2017.
Served as project manager for the preparation of a NES and BA to
facilitate FESA and CESA consultation for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing project in Palo Alto, California
from 2015–2017.
Prepared bird-safe design recommendations, compliance documentation, and/or bird-strike monitoring plans for the
Charleston East, Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus, 1625 Plymouth, and Shashi Hotel projects in Mountain View, California in 2016 and 2017.
Assisted with the preparation of a NES and BA to facilitate FESA and CESA consultation for the Stevens Canyon Road Bridges project,
and served as project manager for all preconstruction surveys and
construction monitoring work from 2015–2017.
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tblConstructionPhase PhaseStartDate 8/15/2023 1/9/2024
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 8/28/2023 1/22/2024
tblConstructionPhase PhaseEndDate 9/11/2023 2/5/2024
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Construction Phase - total construction period is estimated at 16 months
Mobile Land Use Mitigation -
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Maximum 0.2045 1.5667 1.7015 3.2000e-003 0.0252 0.0672 0.0907 0.0112 0.0649 0.0713 0.0000
2.9200e-003 3.2300e-003 0.0000 13.7891 13.78911.6000e-004 1.1800e-003 3.0700e-003 4.2500e-003 3.2000e-00420240.0590 0.0697 0.0938
267.5160 267.5160 0.0409 3.0300e-003 269.4402
0.0134 5.1000e-004 67.9833
2023 0.2045 1.5667 1.7015 3.2000e-003 0.0235 0.0672 0.0907 6.3900e-
003
0.0649 0.0713 0.0000
0.0210 0.0321 0.0000 67.4985 67.49857.9000e-004 0.0252 0.0221 0.0473 0.011220220.0550 0.4673 0.4274
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Packet Page 62 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
0.00 0.00 0.00
3.0 Construction Detail
N20 CO2e
Percent Reduction 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio-CO2 Total CO2 CH4Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO SO2
43.6456 45.6706 0.1446 3.2400e-003 50.2491
0.0521 1.2300e-003 2.1850
Total 0.0631 0.0299 0.2110 4.4000e-004 0.0434 7.8000e-
004
0.0442 0.0116 7.6000e-
004
0.0124 2.0251
0.0000 0.0000 0.5067 0.0110 0.51770.0000 0.0000Water
0.0000 1.5184 0.0897 0.0000 3.7617
2.6800e-
003
1.8800e-003 37.1681
Waste 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1.5184
2.7000e-
004
0.0119 0.0000 36.5418 36.54184.0000e-004 0.0434 2.9000e-
004
0.0437 0.0116Mobile0.0237 0.0235 0.2048
7.0911 7.0911 1.3000e-
004
1.3000e-004 7.1324
0.0000 0.0000 1.7900e-
003
Energy 7.0000e-
004
6.3900e-003 5.3700e-003 4.0000e-005 4.9000e-
004
4.9000e-004 4.9000e-
004
4.9000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1.6800e-
003
1.6800e-
003
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Area0.0386 1.0000e-005 8.6000e-004
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Operational
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
43.6456 45.6706 0.1446 3.2400e-003 50.2491
0.0521 1.2300e-003 2.1850
Total 0.0631 0.0299 0.2110 4.4000e-004 0.0434 7.8000e-
004
0.0442 0.0116 7.6000e-
004
0.0124 2.0251
0.0000 0.0000 0.5067 0.0110 0.51770.0000 0.0000Water
0.0000 1.5184 0.0897 0.0000 3.7617
2.6800e-
003
1.8800e-003 37.1681
Waste 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1.5184
2.7000e-
004
0.0119 0.0000 36.5418 36.54184.0000e-004 0.0434 2.9000e-
004
0.0437 0.0116Mobile0.0237 0.0235 0.2048
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Packet Page 63 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
0.38PavingRollers17.00 80
0.56
Paving Pavers 1 6.00 130 0.42
Paving Cement and Mortar Mixers 1 6.00 9
0.40
Grading Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2 7.00 97 0.37
Grading Rubber Tired Dozers 1 8.00 247
0.37
Grading Graders 1 8.00 187 0.41
Demolition Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 3 8.00 97
0.73
Demolition Rubber Tired Dozers 1 8.00 247 0.40
Demolition Concrete/Industrial Saws 1 8.00 81
0.20
Building Construction Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 6.00 97 0.37
Building Construction Forklifts 1 6.00 89
0.48
Building Construction Cranes 1 6.00 231 0.29
Architectural Coating Air Compressors 1 6.00 78
Acres of Paving: 1
Residential Indoor: 0; Residential Outdoor: 0; Non-Residential Indoor: 12,068; Non-Residential Outdoor: 4,023; Striped Parking Area: 2,064 (Architectural
OffRoad Equipment
Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor
5 10
Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 1.88
Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 4
6 Architectural Coating Architectural Coating 1/23/2024 2/5/2024
5 305
5 Paving Paving 1/9/2024 1/22/2024 5 10
4 Building Construction Building Construction 11/8/2022 1/8/2024
5 2
3 Grading Grading 11/2/2022 11/7/2022 5 4
2 Site Preparation Site Preparation 10/29/2022 11/1/2022
Num Days
Week
Num Days Phase Description
1 Demolition Demolition 10/3/2022 10/28/2022 5 20
Phase
Number
Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date
Construction Phase
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CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
5.3700e-
003
0.0000 21.2120
21.2120
Total 0.0169 0.1662 0.1396 2.4000e-004 8.3800e-
003
8.3800e-003 7.8300e-
003
7.8300e-003 0.0000 21.0777 21.0777
0.0000 21.0777 21.0777 5.3700e-003 0.0000
CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Off-Road 0.0169 0.1662 0.1396 2.4000e-004 8.3800e-003 8.3800e-003 7.8300e-003 7.8300e-003
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2O
HHDT
3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction
3.2 Demolition - 2022
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
10.80 7.30 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_MixSite Preparation 3 8.00 0.00 0.00
HHDT
Paving 5 13.00 0.00 0.00 10.80 7.30 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT
10.80 7.30 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_MixGrading410.00 0.00 0.00
HHDT
Demolition 5 13.00 0.00 0.00 10.80 7.30 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT
10.80 7.30 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_MixBuilding Construction 7 17.00 7.00 0.00
Vendor Vehicle
Class
Hauling
Vehicle Class
Architectural Coating 1 3.00 0.00 0.00 10.80 7.30 20.00 LD_Mix HDT_Mix HHDT
Hauling Trip
Number
Worker Trip
Length
Vendor Trip
Length
Hauling Trip
Length
Worker Vehicle
Class
Trips and VMT
Phase Name Offroad Equipment
Count
Worker Trip
Number
Vendor Trip
Number
0.40
Building Construction Welders 3 8.00 46 0.45
Site Preparation Rubber Tired Dozers 1 7.00 247
0.74
Paving Paving Equipment 1 8.00 132 0.36
Building Construction Generator Sets 1 8.00 84
0.41
Site Preparation Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 8.00 97 0.37
Site Preparation Graders 1 8.00 187
Paving Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 1 8.00 97 0.37
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Packet Page 65 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
21.0777 21.0777 5.3700e-
003
0.0000 21.2119
5.3700e-
003
0.0000 21.2119
Total 0.0169 0.1662 0.1396 2.4000e-004 8.3800e-
003
8.3800e-003 7.8300e-
003
7.8300e-003 0.0000
7.8300e-
003
7.8300e-003 0.0000 21.0777 21.07772.4000e-004 8.3800e-
003
8.3800e-003Off-Road 0.0169 0.1662 0.1396
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5
0.8100 0.8100 3.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 0.8177
3.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 0.8177
Total 3.5000e-
004
2.6000e-004 3.1300e-003 1.0000e-005 1.0300e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.0400e-003 2.7000e-
004
0.0000 2.8000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 2.8000e-004 0.0000 0.8100 0.81001.0000e-005 1.0300e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.0400e-003 2.7000e-
004
Worker 3.5000e-
004
2.6000e-004 3.1300e-003
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
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Packet Page 66 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
4.9000e-
004
0.0000 1.5238
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
5.7000e-
004
3.5700e-003 0.0000 1.5115 1.51152.0000e-005 6.2700e-
003
6.2000e-
004
6.8900e-003 3.0000e-
003
Total 1.3100e-
003
0.0146 7.0900e-003
1.5115 1.5115 4.9000e-
004
0.0000 1.5238
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Off-Road 1.3100e-
003
0.0146 7.0900e-003 2.0000e-005 6.2000e-
004
6.2000e-004 5.7000e-
004
5.7000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 3.0000e-003 0.0000 0.0000 0.00006.2700e-003 0.0000 6.2700e-003 3.0000e-003Fugitive Dust
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
3.3 Site Preparation - 2022
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
0.8100 0.8100 3.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 0.8177
3.0000e-005 2.0000e-005 0.8177
Total 3.5000e-
004
2.6000e-004 3.1300e-003 1.0000e-005 1.0300e-
003
1.0000e-
005
1.0400e-003 2.7000e-
004
0.0000 2.8000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 2.8000e-004 0.0000 0.8100 0.81001.0000e-005 1.0300e-003 1.0000e-005 1.0400e-003 2.7000e-004Worker3.5000e-004 2.6000e-004 3.1300e-003
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5
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Packet Page 67 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
4.9000e-
004
0.0000 1.5238
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
5.7000e-
004
3.5700e-003 0.0000 1.5115 1.51152.0000e-005 6.2700e-
003
6.2000e-
004
6.8900e-003 3.0000e-
003
Total 1.3100e-
003
0.0146 7.0900e-003
1.5115 1.5115 4.9000e-
004
0.0000 1.5238
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Off-Road 1.3100e-
003
0.0146 7.0900e-003 2.0000e-005 6.2000e-
004
6.2000e-004 5.7000e-
004
5.7000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 3.0000e-003 0.0000 0.0000 0.00006.2700e-
003
0.0000 6.2700e-003 3.0000e-
003
Fugitive Dust
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
0.0499 0.0499 0.0000 0.0000 0.0503
0.0000 0.0000 0.0503
Total 2.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 1.9000e-004 0.0000 6.0000e-
005
0.0000 6.0000e-005 2.0000e-
005
0.0000 2.0000e-005 0.0000
0.0000 2.0000e-005 0.0000 0.0499 0.04990.0000 6.0000e-
005
0.0000 6.0000e-005 2.0000e-
005
Worker 2.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 1.9000e-004
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO
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Packet Page 68 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
CH4 N2O CO2eExhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO
1.1700e-
003
0.0000 3.6498
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
1.3700e-
003
8.2200e-003 0.0000 3.6205 3.62054.0000e-005 0.0142 1.4800e-
003
0.0157 6.8500e-
003
Total 3.0800e-
003
0.0340 0.0184
3.6205 3.6205 1.1700e-
003
0.0000 3.6498
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Off-Road 3.0800e-
003
0.0340 0.0184 4.0000e-005 1.4800e-
003
1.4800e-003 1.3700e-
003
1.3700e-003 0.0000
0.0000 6.8500e-003 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0142 0.0000 0.0142 6.8500e-
003
Fugitive Dust
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
3.4 Grading - 2022
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5
0.0499 0.0499 0.0000 0.0000 0.0503
0.0000 0.0000 0.0503
Total 2.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 1.9000e-004 0.0000 6.0000e-
005
0.0000 6.0000e-005 2.0000e-
005
0.0000 2.0000e-005 0.0000
0.0000 2.0000e-005 0.0000 0.0499 0.04990.0000 6.0000e-
005
0.0000 6.0000e-005 2.0000e-
005
Worker 2.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 1.9000e-004
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO
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Packet Page 69 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO
1.1700e-003 0.0000 3.6498
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
1.3700e-003 8.2200e-003 0.0000 3.6205 3.62054.0000e-005 0.0142 1.4800e-003 0.0157 6.8500e-003Total3.0800e-003 0.0340 0.0184
3.6205 3.6205 1.1700e-
003
0.0000 3.6498
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Off-Road 3.0800e-
003
0.0340 0.0184 4.0000e-005 1.4800e-
003
1.4800e-003 1.3700e-
003
1.3700e-003 0.0000
0.0000 6.8500e-003 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0142 0.0000 0.0142 6.8500e-
003
Fugitive Dust
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5
0.1246 0.1246 0.0000 0.0000 0.1258
0.0000 0.0000 0.1258
Total 5.0000e-
005
4.0000e-005 4.8000e-004 0.0000 1.6000e-
004
0.0000 1.6000e-004 4.0000e-
005
0.0000 4.0000e-005 0.0000
0.0000 4.0000e-005 0.0000 0.1246 0.12460.0000 1.6000e-
004
0.0000 1.6000e-004 4.0000e-
005
Worker 5.0000e-
005
4.0000e-005 4.8000e-004
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Category tons/yr MT/yr
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Packet Page 70 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
2.8312 2.8312 6.0000e-
005
4.2000e-004 2.9573
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 3.0000e-
004
7.6900e-003 2.2500e-003 3.0000e-005 9.0000e-
004
8.0000e-
005
9.8000e-004 2.6000e-
004
8.0000e-
005
3.4000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
35.4075 35.4075 6.1700e-
003
0.0000 35.5617
6.1700e-003 0.0000 35.5617
Total 0.0322 0.2438 0.2482 4.3000e-004 0.0115 0.0115 0.0111 0.0111 0.0000
0.0111 0.0111 0.0000 35.4075 35.40754.3000e-004 0.0115 0.0115Off-Road 0.0322 0.2438 0.2482
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
3.5 Building Construction - 2022
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
0.1246 0.1246 0.0000 0.0000 0.1258
0.0000 0.0000 0.1258
Total 5.0000e-
005
4.0000e-005 4.8000e-004 0.0000 1.6000e-
004
0.0000 1.6000e-004 4.0000e-
005
0.0000 4.0000e-005 0.0000
0.0000 4.0000e-005 0.0000 0.1246 0.12460.0000 1.6000e-004 0.0000 1.6000e-004 4.0000e-005Worker5.0000e-005 4.0000e-005 4.8000e-004
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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Packet Page 71 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
4.8968 4.8968 1.2000e-
004
4.8000e-004 5.0424
6.0000e-005 6.0000e-005 2.0851
Total 1.1900e-
003
8.3400e-003 0.0102 5.0000e-005 3.5300e-
003
9.0000e-
005
3.6200e-003 9.6000e-
004
9.0000e-
005
1.0500e-003 0.0000
1.0000e-005 7.1000e-004 0.0000 2.0656 2.06562.0000e-005 2.6300e-003 1.0000e-005 2.6400e-003 7.0000e-004Worker8.9000e-004 6.5000e-004 7.9900e-003
2.8312 2.8312 6.0000e-
005
4.2000e-004 2.9573
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 3.0000e-
004
7.6900e-003 2.2500e-003 3.0000e-005 9.0000e-
004
8.0000e-
005
9.8000e-004 2.6000e-
004
8.0000e-
005
3.4000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
35.4075 35.4075 6.1700e-
003
0.0000 35.5616
6.1700e-
003
0.0000 35.5616
Total 0.0322 0.2438 0.2482 4.3000e-004 0.0115 0.0115 0.0111 0.0111 0.0000
0.0111 0.0111 0.0000 35.4075 35.40754.3000e-004 0.0115 0.0115Off-Road 0.0322 0.2438 0.2482
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
4.8968 4.8968 1.2000e-
004
4.8000e-004 5.0424
6.0000e-
005
6.0000e-005 2.0851
Total 1.1900e-
003
8.3400e-003 0.0102 5.0000e-005 3.5300e-
003
9.0000e-
005
3.6200e-003 9.6000e-
004
9.0000e-
005
1.0500e-003 0.0000
1.0000e-
005
7.1000e-004 0.0000 2.0656 2.06562.0000e-005 2.6300e-
003
1.0000e-
005
2.6400e-003 7.0000e-
004
Worker 8.9000e-
004
6.5000e-004 7.9900e-003
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Packet Page 72 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
31.4374 31.4374 7.6000e-
004
3.0300e-003 32.3594
3.8000e-
004
3.7000e-004 13.4642
Total 6.5200e-
003
0.0444 0.0621 3.4000e-004 0.0235 3.3000e-
004
0.0238 6.3900e-
003
3.1000e-
004
6.7000e-003 0.0000
8.0000e-
005
4.7400e-003 0.0000 13.3438 13.34381.5000e-004 0.0175 9.0000e-
005
0.0176 4.6600e-
003
Worker 5.5200e-
003
3.8500e-003 0.0493
18.0936 18.0936 3.8000e-
004
2.6600e-003 18.8952
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 1.0000e-
003
0.0405 0.0128 1.9000e-004 5.9900e-
003
2.4000e-
004
6.2300e-003 1.7300e-
003
2.3000e-
004
1.9600e-003 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
236.0789 236.0789 0.0401 0.0000 237.0811
0.0401 0.0000 237.0811
Total 0.1980 1.5224 1.6394 2.8700e-003 0.0669 0.0669 0.0646 0.0646 0.0000
0.0646 0.0646 0.0000 236.0789 236.07892.8700e-003 0.0669 0.0669Off-Road 0.1980 1.5224 1.6394
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
3.5 Building Construction - 2023
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
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Packet Page 73 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
3.5 Building Construction - 2024
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
31.4374 31.4374 7.6000e-
004
3.0300e-003 32.3594
3.8000e-004 3.7000e-004 13.4642
Total 6.5200e-
003
0.0444 0.0621 3.4000e-004 0.0235 3.3000e-
004
0.0238 6.3900e-
003
3.1000e-
004
6.7000e-003 0.0000
8.0000e-005 4.7400e-003 0.0000 13.3438 13.34381.5000e-004 0.0175 9.0000e-005 0.0176 4.6600e-003Worker5.5200e-003 3.8500e-003 0.0493
18.0936 18.0936 3.8000e-
004
2.6600e-003 18.8952
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 1.0000e-
003
0.0405 0.0128 1.9000e-004 5.9900e-
003
2.4000e-
004
6.2300e-003 1.7300e-
003
2.3000e-
004
1.9600e-003 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5
236.0786 236.0786 0.0401 0.0000 237.0808
0.0401 0.0000 237.0808
Total 0.1980 1.5224 1.6394 2.8700e-003 0.0669 0.0669 0.0646 0.0646 0.0000
0.0646 0.0646 0.0000 236.0786 236.07862.8700e-003 0.0669 0.0669Off-Road 0.1980 1.5224 1.6394
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5
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Packet Page 74 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5
0.7095 0.7095 2.0000e-
005
7.0000e-005 0.7303
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-005 0.3007
Total 1.4000e-
004
1.0200e-003 1.3500e-003 0.0000 5.4000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
5.5000e-004 1.5000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
1.6000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 1.1000e-004 0.0000 0.2981 0.29810.0000 4.0000e-
004
0.0000 4.1000e-004 1.1000e-
004
Worker 1.2000e-
004
8.0000e-005 1.0600e-003
0.4114 0.4114 1.0000e-
005
6.0000e-005 0.4296
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 2.0000e-
005
9.4000e-004 2.9000e-004 0.0000 1.4000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
1.4000e-004 4.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
5.0000e-005 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
5.4483 5.4483 9.1000e-
004
0.0000 5.4710
9.1000e-004 0.0000 5.4710
Total 4.2600e-
003
0.0332 0.0376 7.0000e-005 1.3500e-
003
1.3500e-003 1.3000e-
003
1.3000e-003 0.0000
1.3000e-003 1.3000e-003 0.0000 5.4483 5.44837.0000e-005 1.3500e-003 1.3500e-003Off-Road 4.2600e-003 0.0332 0.0376
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4ROGNOxCOSO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
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Packet Page 75 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
1.8700e-003 0.0000 5.9337
Paving 1.3100e-
003
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
1.3000e-003 1.3000e-003 0.0000 5.8870 5.88707.0000e-005 1.4100e-003 1.4100e-003Off-Road 3.0900e-003 0.0293 0.0441
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
3.6 Paving - 2024
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
0.7095 0.7095 2.0000e-
005
7.0000e-005 0.7303
1.0000e-005 1.0000e-005 0.3007
Total 1.4000e-
004
1.0200e-003 1.3500e-003 0.0000 5.4000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
5.5000e-004 1.5000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
1.6000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 1.1000e-004 0.0000 0.2981 0.29810.0000 4.0000e-004 0.0000 4.1000e-004 1.1000e-004Worker1.2000e-004 8.0000e-005 1.0600e-003
0.4114 0.4114 1.0000e-
005
6.0000e-005 0.4296
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 2.0000e-
005
9.4000e-004 2.9000e-004 0.0000 1.4000e-
004
1.0000e-
005
1.4000e-004 4.0000e-
005
1.0000e-
005
5.0000e-005 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
5.4483 5.4483 9.1000e-
004
0.0000 5.4710
9.1000e-
004
0.0000 5.4710
Total 4.2600e-
003
0.0332 0.0376 7.0000e-005 1.3500e-
003
1.3500e-003 1.3000e-
003
1.3000e-003 0.0000
1.3000e-
003
1.3000e-003 0.0000 5.4483 5.44837.0000e-005 1.3500e-
003
1.3500e-003Off-Road 4.2600e-
003
0.0332 0.0376
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Packet Page 76 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
1.8700e-
003
0.0000 5.93371.3000e-
003
1.3000e-003 0.0000 5.8870 5.88707.0000e-005 1.4100e-
003
1.4100e-003Total4.4000e-
003
0.0293 0.0441
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
1.8700e-
003
0.0000 5.9337
Paving 1.3100e-003 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
1.3000e-
003
1.3000e-003 0.0000 5.8870 5.88707.0000e-005 1.4100e-
003
1.4100e-003Off-Road 3.0900e-
003
0.0293 0.0441
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
0.3799 0.3799 1.0000e-005 1.0000e-005 0.3832
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-005 0.3832
Total 1.5000e-004 1.0000e-004 1.3500e-003 0.0000 5.2000e-004 0.0000 5.2000e-004 1.4000e-004 0.0000 1.4000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 1.4000e-004 0.0000 0.3799 0.37990.0000 5.2000e-
004
0.0000 5.2000e-004 1.4000e-
004
Worker 1.5000e-
004
1.0000e-004 1.3500e-003
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5ROGNOxCO
1.8700e-
003
0.0000 5.9337
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
1.3000e-
003
1.3000e-003 0.0000 5.8870 5.88707.0000e-005 1.4100e-
003
1.4100e-003Total4.4000e-
003
0.0293 0.0441
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Packet Page 77 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
7.0000e-005 0.0000 1.27843.0000e-004 3.0000e-004 0.0000 1.2766 1.27661.0000e-005 3.0000e-004 3.0000e-004Total0.0500 6.0900e-003 9.0500e-003
1.2766 1.2766 7.0000e-
005
0.0000 1.2784
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Off-Road 9.0000e-
004
6.0900e-003 9.0500e-003 1.0000e-005 3.0000e-
004
3.0000e-004 3.0000e-
004
3.0000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000Archit. Coating 0.0491
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024
Unmitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5
0.3799 0.3799 1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-005 0.3832
1.0000e-
005
1.0000e-005 0.3832
Total 1.5000e-
004
1.0000e-004 1.3500e-003 0.0000 5.2000e-
004
0.0000 5.2000e-004 1.4000e-
004
0.0000 1.4000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 1.4000e-004 0.0000 0.3799 0.37990.0000 5.2000e-
004
0.0000 5.2000e-004 1.4000e-
004
Worker 1.5000e-
004
1.0000e-004 1.3500e-003
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
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Packet Page 78 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
7.0000e-005 0.0000 1.2784
Mitigated Construction Off-Site
3.0000e-004 3.0000e-004 0.0000 1.2766 1.27661.0000e-005 3.0000e-004 3.0000e-004Total0.0500 6.0900e-003 9.0500e-003
1.2766 1.2766 7.0000e-
005
0.0000 1.2784
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Off-Road 9.0000e-
004
6.0900e-003 9.0500e-003 1.0000e-005 3.0000e-
004
3.0000e-004 3.0000e-
004
3.0000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000Archit. Coating 0.0491
N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated Construction On-Site
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
0.0877 0.0877 0.0000 0.0000 0.0884
0.0000 0.0000 0.0884
Total 4.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 3.1000e-004 0.0000 1.2000e-
004
0.0000 1.2000e-004 3.0000e-
005
0.0000 3.0000e-005 0.0000
0.0000 3.0000e-005 0.0000 0.0877 0.08770.0000 1.2000e-
004
0.0000 1.2000e-004 3.0000e-
005
Worker 4.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 3.1000e-004
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO
Unmitigated Construction Off-Site
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Packet Page 79 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
2.6800e-
003
1.8800e-003 37.1681
4.2 Trip Summary Information
37.1681
Unmitigated 0.0237 0.0235 0.2048 4.0000e-004 0.0434 2.9000e-
004
0.0437 0.0116 2.7000e-
004
0.0119 0.0000 36.5418 36.5418
0.0000 36.5418 36.5418 2.6800e-003 1.8800e-003
CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Mitigated 0.0237 0.0235 0.2048 4.0000e-004 0.0434 2.9000e-004 0.0437 0.0116 2.7000e-004 0.0119
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2OExhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile
4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
0.0877 0.0877 0.0000 0.0000 0.0884
0.0000 0.0000 0.0884
Total 4.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 3.1000e-004 0.0000 1.2000e-
004
0.0000 1.2000e-004 3.0000e-
005
0.0000 3.0000e-005 0.0000
0.0000 3.0000e-005 0.0000 0.0877 0.08770.0000 1.2000e-
004
0.0000 1.2000e-004 3.0000e-
005
Worker 4.0000e-
005
2.0000e-005 3.1000e-004
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Hauling0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO
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Packet Page 80 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
0.1362 0.1362 0.0000 0.0000 0.1362
0.0000 0.0000 0.1362
Electricity
Unmitigated
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.1362 0.13620.0000 0.0000Electricity Mitigated
CH4 N2O CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO
0.000914 0.002776
5.0 Energy Detail
Historical Energy Use: N
5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy
0.000380 0.024412 0.000914 0.002776
Parking Lot 0.572464 0.055653 0.187060 0.115672 0.020329 0.005102 0.007934 0.006404 0.000900 0.000380 0.024412
0.020329 0.005102 0.007934 0.006404 0.000900Government Office Building 0.572464 0.055653 0.187060 0.115672
OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MHMDVLHD1LHD2MHDHHD
4.4 Fleet Mix
Land Use LDA LDT1 LDT2
0.00 0.00 0 0 0Parking Lot 9.50 7.30 7.30 0.00
62.00 5.00 50 34 16Government Office Building 9.50 7.30 7.30 33.00
H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW Primary Diverted Pass-byLand Use H-W or C-W H-S or C-C H-O or C-NW H-W or C-W
4.3 Trip Type Information
Miles Trip %Trip Purpose %
Total 95.94 0.00 0.00 117,518 117,518
Parking Lot 0.00 0.00 0.00
Annual VMT
Government Office Building 95.94 0.00 0.00 117,518 117,518
Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT
Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated
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Packet Page 81 of 131
CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2020.4.0 Page 1 of 1
Date: 3/25/2022 3:37 PM
1344 Dell Avenue Library, Campbell - Santa Clara County, Annual
EMFAC Off-Model Adjustment Factors for Gasoline Light Duty Vehicle to Account for the SAFE Vehicle Rule Not Applied
6.9549 6.9549 1.3000e-004 1.3000e-004 6.9962
0.0000 0.0000
Total 7.0000e-004 6.3900e-003 5.3700e-003 4.0000e-005 4.9000e-004 4.9000e-004 4.9000e-004 4.9000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
6.9549 1.3000e-004 1.3000e-
004
6.9962
Parking Lot 0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
4.9000e-
004
4.9000e-004 0.0000 6.95495.3700e-003 4.0000e-
005
4.9000e-004 4.9000e-
004
Government Office
Building
130329 7.0000e-004 6.3900e-003
CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2
Mitigated
NaturalGas Use ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5
6.9549 6.9549 1.3000e-004 1.3000e-
004
6.9962
0.0000 0.0000
Total 7.0000e-004 6.3900e-003 5.3700e-003 4.0000e-
005
4.9000e-004 4.9000e-
004
4.9000e-
004
4.9000e-004 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
6.9549 1.3000e-004 1.3000e-004 6.9962
Parking Lot 0 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
4.9000e-004 4.9000e-004 0.0000 6.95495.3700e-003 4.0000e-005 4.9000e-004 4.9000e-004Government Office Building 130329 7.0000e-004 6.3900e-003
CH4 N2O CO2e
Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2
5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas
Unmitigated
NaturalGas
Use
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
6.9549 6.9549 1.3000e-
004
1.3000e-004 6.9962
1.3000e-
004
1.3000e-004 6.9962
NaturalGas
Unmitigated
7.0000e-
004
6.3900e-003 5.3700e-003 4.0000e-005 4.9000e-
004
4.9000e-004 4.9000e-
004
4.9000e-004 0.0000
4.9000e-
004
4.9000e-004 0.0000 6.9549 6.95494.0000e-005 4.9000e-
004
4.9000e-004NaturalGas
Mitigated
7.0000e-
004
6.3900e-003 5.3700e-003
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0.0000 0.0109
Total 0.1362 0.0000 0.0000 0.1362
Parking Lot 12040 0.0109 0.0000
Land Use kWh/yr t
o
n
MT/yr
Government Office
Building
138133 0.1253 0.0000 0.0000 0.1253
Mitigated
Electricity
Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
0.0000 0.0109
Total 0.1362 0.0000 0.0000 0.1362
Parking Lot 12040 0.0109 0.0000
Land Use kWh/yr to
n
MT/yr
Government Office
Building
138133 0.1253 0.0000 0.0000 0.1253
5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity
Unmitigated
Electricity Use Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
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1.6800e-
003
1.6800e-
003
0.0000 0.0000 1.7900e-
003
0.0000 0.0000 1.7900e-
003
Total 0.0386 1.0000e-005 8.6000e-004 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1.6800e-
003
1.6800e-
003
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Landscaping8.0000e-
005
1.0000e-005 8.6000e-004
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Consumer Products 0.0336 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000Architectural Coating 4.9100e-003
CH4 N2O CO2e
SubCategory tons/yr MT/yr
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2SO2Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
ROG NOx CO
0.0000 0.0000 1.7900e-
003
6.2 Area by SubCategory
Unmitigated
1.7900e-
003
Unmitigated 0.0386 1.0000e-005 8.6000e-004 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1.6800e-
003
1.6800e-
003
0.0000 1.6800e-
003
1.6800e-
003
0.0000 0.0000
CO2e
Category tons/yr MT/yr
Mitigated 0.0386 1.0000e-005 8.6000e-004 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N2OExhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
PM2.5 Total
6.1 Mitigation Measures Area
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
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Category to
n
MT/yr
Mitigated 0.5177 0.0521 1.2300e-003 2.1850
7.0 Water Detail
7.1 Mitigation Measures Water
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
1.6800e-
003
1.6800e-
003
0.0000 0.0000 1.7900e-
003
0.0000 0.0000 1.7900e-
003
Total 0.0386 1.0000e-005 8.6000e-004 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1.6800e-
003
1.6800e-
003
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Landscaping8.0000e-
005
1.0000e-005 8.6000e-004
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Consumer Products 0.0336 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.00000.0000 0.0000Architectural
Coating
4.9100e-
003
N2O CO2e
SubCategory tons/yr MT/yr
PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4
Mitigated
ROG NOx CO SO2 Fugitive
PM10
Exhaust
PM10
PM10 Total Fugitive
PM2.5
Exhaust
PM2.5
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8.0 Waste Detail
8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste
0.0000 0.0000
Total 0.5177 0.0521 1.2300e-003 2.1850
Parking Lot 0 / 0 0.0000 0.0000
Land Use Mgal t
on
MT/yr
Government Office
Building
1.59722 /
0.978944
0.5177 0.0521 1.2300e-003 2.1850
Mitigated
Indoor/Out
door Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
0.0000 0.0000
Total 0.5177 0.0521 1.2300e-003 2.1850
Parking Lot 0 / 0 0.0000 0.0000
Land Use Mgal t
o
n
MT/yr
Government Office
Building
1.59722 /
0.978944
0.5177 0.0521 1.2300e-003 2.1850
7.2 Water by Land Use
Unmitigated
Indoor/Out
door Use
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
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0.0000 0.0000
Total 1.5184 0.0897 0.0000 3.7617
Parking Lot 0 0.0000 0.0000
Land Use tons to
n
MT/yr
Government Office
Building
7.48 1.5184 0.0897 0.0000 3.7617
3.7617
8.2 Waste by Land Use
Unmitigated
Waste Disposed Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Unmitigated 1.5184 0.0897 0.0000
t
o
n
MT/yr
Mitigated 1.5184 0.0897 0.0000 3.7617
Category/Year
Total CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
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User Defined Equipment
Equipment Type Number
11.0 Vegetation
Load Factor Fuel Type
Boilers
Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Hours/Year Horse Power
Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type
10.0 Stationary Equipment
Fire Pumps and Emergency Generators
9.0 Operational Offroad
Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Days/Year
0.0000 0.0000
Total 1.5184 0.0897 0.0000 3.7617
Parking Lot 0 0.0000 0.0000
Land Use tons t
o
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MT/yr
Government Office Building 7.48 1.5184 0.0897 0.0000 3.7617
Waste
Disposed
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BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA
1870 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
T: 925.253.9070
F: 602.254.6280
info@paleowest.com
March 2, 2022
Amber Sharpe, Project Manager
David J Powers and Associates, Inc.
1871 The Alameda, Suite 200
San José, CA 95126
RE: Results of the Cultural Resources Assessment in Support of the 1344 Dell Avenue Project,
City of Campbell, Santa Clara County, CA
Dear Ms. Sharpe,
At your request, PaleoWest, LLC (PaleoWest) conducted an archaeological resources
assessment in support of environmental compliance and permitting efforts for the 1344 Dell
Avenue Project (Project) in the City of Campbell, Santa Clara County, California (Figure 1). This
assessment follows the guidance in OSC-6.1, 6.3, and OSC-6a of the Campbell General Plan
(2020) and includes a standard literature review and field survey of the Project area. The
proposed Project is for the redevelopment of the parcel at 1344 Dell Avenue, Campbell, CA
(Assessor’s Parcel No. [APN] 984-88-006) into an administrative building for the Santa Clara
County Library District. This letter report presents the results of the California Historical
Resources Information System (CHRIS) records search at the Northwest Information Center
(NWIC) at Sonoma State University, Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred
Lands File (SLF) search, outreach to Native American representatives, and the pedestrian
survey, in addition to a Department of Parks and Recreation 523-series record (DPR) of a
historic-period resource in the Project area.
REGULATORY CONTEXT
This project supports Goal OSC-6 of the Campbell General Plan (De Novo Planning
Group 2020), which aims to preserve and protect prehistoric, historic, archaeological,
and paleontological resources in Campbell. This goal is advanced with policies OSC-6.1-
6.4:
Policy OSC-6.1: Review proposed developments and work in conjunction
with the California Historical Resources Information System,
Northwest Information Center at Sonoma State University, to
determine whether project areas contain known
archaeological resources, either prehistoric and/or historic era,
or have the potential for such resources. (De Novo Planning Group
2020:OSC-13).
Policy OSC-6.2 If found during construction, ensure that human remains
are treated with sensitivity and dignity, and ensure compliance with the
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1870 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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info@paleowest.com
provisions of California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and
California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. (De Novo Planning
Group 2020:OSC-14).
Policy OSC-6.3: Work with Native American representatives to identify
and appropriately address, through avoidance or mitigation, impacts to
Native American cultural resources and sacred sites during the
development review process. (De Novo Planning Group 2020:OSC-14).
Policy OSC-6.4: Consistent with State, local, and tribal intergovernmental
consultation requirements such as SB 18 and AB 52, the City shall consult
as necessary with Native American tribes that may be interested in
proposed new development and land use policy changes. (De Novo
Planning Group 2020:OSC-14).
Actions outlined in the 2020 Campbell General Plan in support of Goal OSC-6 include
the following:
Action OSC-6a: Require a cultural and archaeological survey prior to
approval of any project which would require excavation in an area that is
sensitive for cultural or archaeological resources. If significant cultural or
archaeological resources, including historic and prehistoric resources, are
identified, appropriate measures shall be implemented, such as
documentation and conservation, to reduce adverse impacts to the
resource. Adopt an ordinance codifying these requirements into the
Campbell Municipal Code. (De Novo Planning Group 2020:OSC-14).
Action OSC-6b: Require all development, infrastructure, and other
ground-disturbing projects to comply with the following conditions in the
event of an inadvertent discovery of cultural resources or human
remains. (De Novo Planning Group 2020:OSC-14).
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1870 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Figure 1. Project Vicinity Map
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Figure 2. Project Site Map.
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1870 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 100
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RECORDS SEARCH RESULTS
On December 1, 2021, PaleoWest staff completed an in-house records search request of the
CHRIS at the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) at Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park.
The NWIC search included the Project area and a surrounding 0.25-mile buffer, collectively
termed the Study area (see Figure 1). Policy OSC-6.1 states that proposed development
reviews must work in conjunction with the NWIC to determine whether project areas contain
known archaeological resources. The objective of the records search was to identify prehistoric
or historic-age cultural resources that have been recorded within the study area during prior
cultural resource investigations.
The NWIC search included review of all recorded resources and cultural resource reports on file
for the study area. The results from the NWIC indicate that two cultural resource investigations
have occurred within and adjacent to the Project area, with an additional two investigations
taking place within the 0.25-mile search radius. The record search results indicate there are no
previously identified cultural resources within the Project area. Three resources were identified
within the 0.25-mile search area. These resources are historic-era buildings that will not be
affected by Project activities. Table 1 summarizes the previous investigations that have been
conducted in the study area, and Table 2 includes cultural resources that have been recorded in
the project buffer. Details of the records search are provided in Attachment A.
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Table 1. Previous Cultural Resource Investigations
Report No. Author(s) Year Title Company/Agency
In Project Area
S-18894 Archives and Architecture 1995 Historic Resource Inventory: Windshield Survey and Assessment of Historic Resource Inventory Forms
Prepared by Archives and Architecture for the City of Campbell Planning Department
S-44027 Thomas M. King 1978 Master List: Campbell Historic Survey City Manager’s Office of the City of Campbell
In 0.25-mile Study Area (0.25-mile search radius)
S-000848 David A. Fredrickson 1976
A Summary of Knowledge of the Central and Northern California Coastal Zone and Offshore Areas, Vol. III, Socioeconomic Conditions, Chapter 7: Historical & Archaeological Resources
The Anthropology Laboratory, Sonoma State College; Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers
S-003453 Roy Meadows, Roy Martin, and Ann Fisher 1950
Notes on the Carmel Indians (notes taken from Roy Meadows and Roy Martin on March 4th, 1950); and Southern Costanoan-Esselen Notes (notes taken from Ann Fisher on March 4th, 1950)
S-005259 Ann Hines, Pauline Pace, and Gail Woolley 1979 Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory Santa Clara Historical Heritage Commission
S-005260 Joseph C. Winter 1978 Tamien: 6000 Years in an American City
S-005272 Jan Otto Marius Broek 1932 The Santa Clara Valley, California: A Study in Landscape Changes
S-007483
Albert B. Elsasser, R. L. Anastasio, J. C. Bard, C. I. Busby, D. M. Garaventa, S. A. Guedon, E. L. Moore, K. M. Nissen, and M. E. Tannam
1985
Revised Data Recovery Plan, Part I: Review of the Prehistory of the Santa Clara Valley Region as Part of the Guadalupe Transportation Corridor Compliance with 36 CFR Part 800
Basin Research Associates, Inc.
S-008585
Thomas King, Gary Berg, Patricia Hickman, Richard Hastings, Chester D. King, Katherine Flynn, and William Roop
1974 Archaeological Element, Environmental Impact Report on the San Felipe Water Distribution System Archaeological Resource Service
S-009462 Teresa Ann Miller 1977 Identification and Recording of Prehistoric Petroglyphs in Marin and Related Bay Area Counties San Francisco State University
S-009583 David W. Mayfield 1978 Ecology of the Pre-Spanish San Francisco Bay Area San Francisco State University
S-012437 David Chavez and Jan M. Hupman 1990 Cultural Resources Investigation for the Vasona Transportation Corridor Project, Santa Clara County, California David Chavez & Associates
S-013200
Donna M. Garaventa, Colin I. Busby, Sondra A. Jarvis, and David G. Brittin
1991 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Santa Clara County Transportation Plan - T2010 EIR Basin Research Associates, Inc.
S-016394
Colin I. Busby, Donna M. Garaventa, Stuart A. Guedon, and Melody E. Tannam
1994
Recorded Archaeological Resources in Santa Clara County, California (Plotted on the BARCLAY 1993 LoCaide Atlas); plus supplemental reports
Basin Research Associates, Inc.
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S-017852 Jacquelin Jensen Kehl and Linda Yamane 1995 Ethnohistoric Genealogy Study, Tasman Corridor Light Rail Project, Santa Clara County, California Woodward-Clyde Consultants
S-018217 Glenn Gmoser 1996 Cultural Resource Evaluations for the Caltrans District 04 Phase 2 Seismic Retrofit Program, Status Report
California Department of Transportation
S-018897 Glory Anne Laffey 1996 Historical Overview and Context Statements for the City of Campbell Archives and Architecture
S-020395 Donna L. Gillette 1998 PCNs of the Coast Ranges of California: Religious Expression or the Result of Quarrying? California State University, Hayward
S-025680
Ward Hill, Glory Anne Laffey, Charlene Duval, April Halberstadt, and Woodruff Minor
1999 Vasona Light Rail Corridor, Historic Properties Survey Report (report number includes various iterations related to this rail project)
Basin Research Associates, Inc.; Archives & Architecture
S-030204 Donna L. Gillette 2003 The Distribution and Antiquity of the California Pecked Curvilinear Nucleated (PCN) Rock Art Tradition. University of California, Berkeley
S-032596 Randall Milliken, Jerome King, and Patricia Mikkelsen 2006
The Central California Ethnographic Community Distribution Model, Version 2.0, with Special Attention to the San Francisco Bay Area, Cultural Resources Inventory of Caltrans District 4 Rural Conventional Highways
Consulting in the Past; Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Inc.
S-033600 Jack Meyer and Jeff Rosenthal 2007 Geoarchaeological Overview of the Nine Bay Area Counties in Caltrans District 4 Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Inc.
S-046375 2012 County of Santa Clara Historic Context Statement Archives and Architecture, Inc.
S-048927 Donald Scott Crull 1997
The Economy and Archaeology of European-made Glass Beads and Manufactured Goods Used in First Contact Situations in Oregon, California and Washington
University of Sheffield, England
S-049780
Brian F. Byrd, Adrian R. Whitaker, PatriciaJ. Mikkelsen, JeffreyS. Rosenthal, and Julianne Polanco
2016-2017
San Francisco Bay-Delta Regional Context and Research Design for Native American Archaeological Resources, Caltrans District 4; FHWA_2016_0615_001, Caltrans District 4 Archaeological Context
California Office of Historic Preservation and California Department of Transportation, District 4
S-051161 Helen Blackmore 2018
Historic Property Survey Report, Capital Preventative Maintenance Project (CAPM) along State Route 17, PM 2.8-13.94, at the SR 17/I-280-I-880 interchange, Santa Clara County
California Department of Transportation, District 4
Table 2. Previously Recorded Cultural Resources
Primary /
Trinomial
Resource Name –
Description Age Recorder Proximity to Site
In 0.25-mile Study Area (0.25-mile search radius)
P-43-001302 457 Chapman Drive Historic 1999 (Ward Hill, Glory Anne Laffey, Archives & Architecture) 0.25 miles to west
P-43-002391 3000 Winchester Blvd Historic 2010 (Ward M. Hill, Basin Research Associates, Inc.) 0.3 miles to southwest
P-43-002392 1077-111 Dell Avenue Historic 2010 (Ward M. Hill, Basin Research Associates, Inc.) 0.2 miles to south
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ARCHIVAL RESEARCH RESULTS
Historical maps were examined to identify potential historic-period resources (45 years and
older) in the Project Area. The Project is located at 1344 Dell Avenue in Campbell and is in both
Township 8 South, Range 1 West, Section 3, Mount Diablo Base Meridian, and an unsectioned
portion of the Rinconada De Los Gatos Land Grant. The Rinconada De Los Gatos Land Grant
was a 6,600-acre Mexican land grant that Governor Juan Alvarado provided to Jose Maria
Hernandez and Sebastian Fabian Peralta in 1840 (Hoffman 1862). The Project area is depicted
on depicted on the San Jose West, CA (1947) US Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute series
topographic quadrangle map.
Review of USGS topographical maps from 1889 through 1947 indicate the Project Area in 1900
had structures associated with an orchard but otherwise remained undeveloped during this
period (USGS 1889, USGS 1897, USGS 1899, USGS 1943, USGS 1947). Sanborn Fire Insurance
maps for Campbell dating from 1905, 1908, and 1920 do not depict the Project area location.
A review of historical aerial photographs dating from 1948 to 2018 (NETR 2021) was also
conducted as part of the literature review. In 1948, the project area served as agricultural land,
with orchards and open fields occupying the surrounding area. In 1956 light development
begins to show in the area, and in 1960 the structure that would later become the American
Legion Hall (ca. 1955) at 1344 Dell Avenue appears in historical imagery. By 1968, several small
agricultural-related structures in the area were replaced with large warehouses, and the
percolation ponds (Camden 1, 2, and 3) appear. By 1980, the area is heavily commercialized and
large warehouses occupy most of the land surrounding Dell Avenue. The modern study area is
characterized by light-industrial and commercial buildings (NETR 2021).
GIS data available through the City of San Jose Public GIS Viewer (City of San Jose 2021)
indicate that the Project Area is in an archaeologically sensitive area, due to its location
approximately 700 feet west of Los Gatos Creek.
NATIVE AMERICAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN
HERITAGE COMISSION OUTREACH
According to OSC-6.3 of the Campbell General Plan (2020), proposed projects must be
coordinated with Native American representatives to identify and appropriately address,
through avoidance or mitigation, impacts to Native American cultural resources and sacred sites
during the development review process.
PaleoWest contacted the NAHC in Sacramento on November 24, 2021, with a description of
the Project and a map of the Study area. This requested a Sacred Lands File (SLF) search for
information related to places of significant importance to Native Americans that may be present
within the Study area and vicinity, as well as requesting a contact list of potentially interested
Native American representatives. On February 18, 2022, the NAHC responded stating that the
SLF search for the Project vicinity was negative.
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PaleoWest emailed the Native American contacts provided by the NAHC. These emails
included the description of the Project area and a map of the Study area. Input and comment
were solicited regarding any information they could share regarding any sacred sites or other
significant places within the Study Area. Table 3 details the outreach and the results of contact
and comments. We received on response via email from Tamien Nation Chairperson Quirina
Luna Geary. This response can be found in Attachment C.
Table 3. Tribal Outreach
Name/Affiliation Date Email
Sent Comments
Valentin Lopez, Chairperson
Amah Mutsun Tribal Band 1/31/2022 No response.
Irene Zwierlein, Chairperson, Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of
Mission San Juan Bautista 1/31/2022 No response.
Ann Marie Sayers, Chairperson, Indian Canyon Mutsun
Band of Costanoan 1/31/2022 No response.
Kanyon Sayers-Roods, MLD Contact, Indian Canyon Mutsun
Band of Costanoan 1/31/2022 No response.
Monica Arellano, Vice Chairwoman, Muwekma Ohlone
Indian Tribe of the SF Bay Area 1/31/2022 No response.
Katherine Perez, Chairperson, North Valley Yokuts Tribe 1/31/2022 No response.
Timothy Perez, North Valley Yokuts Tribe 1/31/2022 No response.
Andrew Galvan, The Ohlone Indian Tribe 1/31/2022 No response.
Kenneth Woodrow, Chairperson, Wuksache Indian
Tribe/Eshom Valley Band 1/31/2022 No response.
Corrina Gould, Chairperson, The Confederated Villages of
Lisjan 1/31/2022 No response.
Quirina Luna Geary, Chairperson, Tamien Nation 1/31/2022
“…we suggest a preliminary
investigation with a few test pits
to ensure there are no cultural
resources within the APE.”
Received via email 2/1.
Johnathan Wasaka Costillas, THPO, Tamien Nation 1/31/2022 No response.
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PEDESTRIAN SURVEY
In support of Goal OSC-6 of the Campbell General Plan (2020), OSC-6a requires that a cultural
and archaeological survey is completed prior to ground disturbing or excavation work. On
February 2, 2022, PaleoWest archaeologist Jack Webb, M.A. surveyed the Project area. Mr.
Webb conducted an intensive-level pedestrian survey of the project location, completed in
transects spaced 2 meters apart. The survey resulted in the identification of parts of a concrete
foundation, building materials, a brick barbeque feature, and modern fencing and refuse. These
remains are associated with the American Legion Hall (ca. 1955) which previously occupied
1344 Dell Avenue (Archives & Architecture 1995), and recently demolished. No additional
archaeological or historic features were observed. Due to the age of the building, remains were
recorded as required on appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation Primary Record (DPR
523)forms. The DPR record can be found in Attachment C. As the Project area is almost
completely paved and overgrown, it is unknown if the site contains subsurface cultural
materials.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PaleoWest completed a desktop review, conducted Native American outreach, and performed
an archaeological survey in support of the Dell Avenue Residential Project to satisfy OSC-6.1,
6.3, and OSC-6a of the Campbell General Plan (2020. While no prehistoric cultural resources
were identified within the Project area, the results of this desktop review indicate that the site
has a moderate sensitivity for prehistoric archaeological resources based on the proximity to
Los Gatos Creek and its categorization as archaeologically sensitive by the City of San Jose
spatial data tool (2021).
PaleoWest recommends archaeological monitoring for ground disturbing activities associated
with Project demolition and excavation. In the event that previously unidentified cultural
resources are encountered during ground disturbing activities, work should cease within 50 ft
of the find and directed away from the discovery until a Secretary of the Interior qualified
archaeologist assesses the significance of the resource. The archaeologist, in consultation with
the Project sponsor and any involved agency, should make the necessary plans for treatment of
the find(s) if the resource is considered eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic
Places or the California Register of Historical Resources. With the moderate sensitivity and the
developed nature of the Project area, PaleoWest does not recommend further testing for
archaeological resources to be conducted at this time.
It has been a pleasure working with you on this Project. If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact the Project Manager at smunir@paleowest.com.
Sincerely,
PALEOWEST
Evan Tudor Elliott, MA, RPA | Senior Archaeologist
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REFERENCES
Archives & Architecture
1995 Review of the City of Campbell’s Historic Resource Inventory: Windshield Survey
and Assessment of Historic Resource Inventory Forms.
City of San Jose
2021 Public GIS Viewer, Layer: Archaeological Sensitivity. Accessed March 2022.
De Novo Planning Group
2020 Campbell General Plan 2040. Council Review Draft August 2020.
https://campbell.generalplan.org/s/CampbellGPU_Draft-8-4-20_reduced-size.pdf.
Accessed 3/2/2020.
Google Earth Pro
2021 “Campbell, CA.” Version 7.3.3.7786. Accessed February 2022.
Hoffman Ogden
1862 Reports of Land Cases Determined in the United States District Court for the
Northern District of California, Numa Hubert, San Francisco.
Library of Congress
1889 Official Map of the County of Santa Clara. Available: https://loc.gov/. Accessed
February 2022.
Nationwide Environmental Title Research (NETR)
2021 Historic Aerials Online Viewer – 1344 Dell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. Available:
www.historicaerials.com/viewer. Accessed March 2022.
Online Archive of California (OAC)
2021 Finding Aid to the Documents Pertaining to the Adjudication of Private Land Claims
in California, circa 1852-1892. On file at University of California Berkeley – Bancroft
Library.
Santa Clara County Assessor
2021 Property Information – Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): 424-33-092.
Available:www.sccassessor.org. Accessed March 2022.
Thompson & West
1876 “Santa Clara County Map No. 2” in Historical Atlas Map of Santa Clara County,
California. Available: https://www.historicmapworks.com/. Accessed February 2022.
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United States Geological Survey (USGS)
1889 San Jose West, CA. Scale 1:62500.
1900 San Jose West, CA. Scale 1:62500.
1899 San Jose West, CA. Scale 1:62500.
1943 San Jose West, CA. Scale 1:62500.
1947 San Jose West, CA. Scale 1:62500.
ATTACHMENTS:
Appendix A: Records Search Results (CONFIDENTIAL)
Appendix B: NAHC Outreach
Appendix C: Native American Outreach Response
Appendix D: DPR 523
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Attachment B:
Native American Heritage
Commission Outreach and Sacred
Lands File Search Results
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA Gavin Newsom, Governor
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
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February 18, 2022
Saarah Munir
PaleoWest
Via Email to: smunir@paleowest.com
Re: 1344 Dell Avenue Library Project, Santa Clara County
Dear Ms. Munir:
A record search of the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File (SLF)
was completed for the information you have submitted for the above referenced project. The
results were negative. However, the absence of specific site information in the SLF does not
indicate the absence of cultural resources in any project area. Other sources of cultural
resources should also be contacted for information regarding known and recorded sites.
Attached is a list of Native American tribes who may also have knowledge of cultural resources
in the project area. This list should provide a starting place in locating areas of potential
adverse impact within the proposed project area. I suggest you contact all of those indicated;
if they cannot supply information, they might recommend others with specific knowledge. By
contacting all those listed, your organization will be better able to respond to claims of failure to
consult with the appropriate tribe. If a response has not been received within two weeks of
notification, the Commission requests that you follow-up with a telephone call or email to
ensure that the project information has been received.
If you receive notification of change of addresses and phone numbers from tribes, please notify
me. With your assistance, we can assure that our lists contain current information.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at my email
address: Cody.Campagne@nahc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Cody Campagne
Cultural Resources Analyst
Attachment
CHAIRPERSON
Laura Miranda Luiseño
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Reginald Pagaling Chumash
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Russell Attebery
Karuk
SECRETARY Sara Dutschke
Miwok
COMMISSIONER
William Mungary Paiute/White Mountain
Apache
COMMISSIONER Isaac Bojorquez Ohlone-Costanoan
COMMISSIONER
Buffy McQuillen
Yokayo Pomo, Yuki, Nomlaki
COMMISSIONER
Wayne Nelson
Luiseño
COMMISSIONER
Stanley Rodriguez
Kumeyaay
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Christina Snider
Pomo
NAHC HEADQUARTERS
1550 Harbor Boulevard Suite 100
West Sacramento,
California 95691
(916) 373-3710
nahc@nahc.ca.govNAHC.ca.gov
Cody Campagne
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Amah Mutsun Tribal Band
Valentin Lopez, Chairperson
P.O. Box 5272
Galt, CA, 95632
Phone: (916) 743 - 5833
vlopez@amahmutsun.org
Costanoan
Northern Valley
Yokut
Amah MutsunTribal Band of
Mission San Juan Bautista
Irene Zwierlein, Chairperson
3030 Soda Bay Road
Lakeport, CA, 95453
Phone: (650) 851 - 7489
Fax: (650) 332-1526
amahmutsuntribal@gmail.com
Costanoan
Indian Canyon Mutsun Band of
Costanoan
Ann Marie Sayers, Chairperson
P.O. Box 28
Hollister, CA, 95024
Phone: (831) 637 - 4238
ams@indiancanyons.org
Costanoan
Indian Canyon Mutsun Band of
Costanoan
Kanyon Sayers-Roods, MLD
Contact
1615 Pearson Court
San Jose, CA, 95122
Phone: (408) 673 - 0626
kanyon@kanyonkonsulting.com
Costanoan
Muwekma Ohlone Indian Tribe
of the SF Bay Area
Monica Arellano, Vice
Chairwoman
20885 Redwood Road, Suite 232
Castro Valley, CA, 94546
Phone: (408) 205 - 9714
marellano@muwekma.org
Costanoan
North Valley Yokuts Tribe
Katherine Perez, Chairperson
P.O. Box 717
Linden, CA, 95236
Phone: (209) 887 - 3415
canutes@verizon.net
Costanoan
Northern Valley
Yokut
North Valley Yokuts Tribe
Timothy Perez,
P.O. Box 717
Linden, CA, 95236
Phone: (209) 662 - 2788
huskanam@gmail.com
Costanoan
Northern Valley
Yokut
The Ohlone Indian Tribe
Andrew Galvan,
P.O. Box 3388
Fremont, CA, 94539
Phone: (510) 882 - 0527
Fax: (510) 687-9393
chochenyo@AOL.com
Bay Miwok
Ohlone
Patwin
Plains Miwok
Wuksache Indian Tribe/Eshom
Valley Band
Kenneth Woodrow, Chairperson
1179 Rock Haven Ct.
Salinas, CA, 93906
Phone: (831) 443 - 9702
kwood8934@aol.com
Foothill Yokut
Mono
The Confederated Villages of
Lisjan
Corrina Gould, Chairperson
10926 Edes Avenue
Oakland, CA, 94603
Phone: (510) 575 - 8408
cvltribe@gmail.com
Bay Miwok
Ohlone
Delta Yokut
Tamien Nation
Quirina Luna Geary, Chairperson
PO Box 8053
San Jose, CA, 95155
Phone: (707) 295 - 4011
qgeary@tamien.org
Costanoan
Tamien Nation
Johnathan Wasaka Costillas,
THPO
PO Box 866
Clearlake Oaks, CA, 94523
Phone: (925) 336 - 5359
thpo@tamien.org
Costanoan
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This list is current only as of the date of this document. Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of statutory responsibility as defined in Section 7050.5 of
the Health and Safety Code, Section 5097.94 of the Public Resource Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
This list is only applicable for contacting local Native Americans with regard to cultural resources assessment for the proposed 1344 Dell Avenue Library Project,
Santa Clara County.
PROJ-2022-
000683
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Native American Heritage Commission
Native American Contact List
Santa Clara County
2/18/2022
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Attachment C:
Native American
Outreach
Response
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From:Quirina Geary
To:Saarah Munir; Johnathan Costillas; Lillian Camarena; Monica Griffin
Subject:Re: Request for comments/information for a project in Campbell, CA
Date:Tuesday, February 1, 2022 9:14:02 AM
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Dear Saarah,
Good morning. Thank you for reaching out to our Tribe. We do not have any recordedresources in the area. However, our concern is that the project is near Los Gatos Creek. Has
there been any archaeological surveying or testing in the area? If not, we suggest apreliminary investigation with a few test pits to ensure there are no cultural resources within
the APE.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
All the best,
Quirina Luna Geary Chairwoman
Tamien Nationwww.tamien.org
.
On Mon, Jan 31, 2022 at 3:04 PM Saarah Munir <smunir@paleowest.com> wrote:
Dear Quirina,
I hope this email finds you well. PaleoWest has been contracted by David J. Powers &
Associates, Inc. to prepare an Archaeological Literature Review, Records Search, andPedestrian Survey memo for the 1344 Dell Avenue, Santa Clara County Library
Administrative Annex Building Project, located in Campbell, Santa Clara County, CA. Wewould appreciate receiving any comments, concerns, or information you wish to share
regarding cultural resources or sacred sites within the project area.
The project is located in Township 8 South, Range 1 West, Section 3 of the San Jose West(2021) 7.5’ Topographic Map and Rinconada De Los Gatos Land Grant. I have attached
maps of the project area to this message. Additionally, PaleoWest has agreed to conduct a
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Records Search with the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) of the proposed project areawith a .25 mile radius to determine the previously identified cultural resources and cultural
resource investigations in or near the project area. PaleoWest contacted the Native AmericanHeritage Commission on November 24, 2021, with a request that they search their Sacred
Lands File (SLF) for the project area. We have not received a response to the SLF request asof the date of this message. If you could provide your response by email, at your earliest
convenience, we will make sure the relevant information is included in the preparing of ourreport. If you have any questions or need additional information, I can be reached by e-mail
at smunir@paleowest.com or by telephone at (925) 253-9070 ext. 7009. Thank you againfor your assistance.
Sincerely,
Saarah
Saarah Munir | Associate Archaeologist - Lab Director
PaleoWest
smunir@paleowest.com
925.253.9070 ext. 7009
www.paleowest.com
Bay Area Office
1870 Olympic Blvd.
Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Attachment D:
DPR 523
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State of California ⎯ The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page 1 of 2 *Resource Name or #: American Legion Post 99, West Valley Event Center
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County: Santa Clara
and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.)
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: San Jose West Date: 2015 T 8S ; R 1W; Section 3; MDBM
c. Address: 1344 Dell Avenue City: Campbell Zip: 95008
d. UTM: Zone: 10 ; 592845 mE/ 4124734 mN (G.P.S.)
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) Elevation:
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
This site consists of a vacant lot that was formerly the location of an American Legion Post 99 West Valley Event Center,
established in 1955. Until the lease with American Legion expired in 2012, Post 99 served as a space for veterans and their families
to participate in a variety of social and philanthropic activities including barbeques, weddings, and quinceañeras. Associated
materials remaining on the lot includes concrete fragments and construction fill, mature introduced trees, a brick barbeque feature,
and the remains of the asphalt pad. The area has been extensively disturbed and is enclosed on three sides by a chainlink fence.
The northeast side of the property borders the Campbell percolation pond #3. Vegetation, pine duff, and leaf litter covers most of
the site, with ground visibility ranging from 10 to 50%. The eastern side of the lot near the edge of the percolation ponds contains a
layer of imported river cobble fill and chunks of asphalt. The barbeque feature is located in the northeast corner of the site and
measures 6.5 feet long by 3 feet tall by 2.5 feet deep. Additional refuse related to the structure includees modern construction
debris including treated lumber, unidentifiable metal and glass fragments, and plastic trash.
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) AH2 (building foundation)
*P4. Resources Present:Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other (Isolates, etc.)
P5b. Description of Photo: (View,
date, accession #)
Site overview facing North
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: Historic
Prehistoric Both
*P7. Owner and Address:
Santa Clara County Library District
1344 Dell Avenue,
Campbell, CA 95008
*P8. Recorded by: (Name,
affiliation, and address)
Jack Webb, PaleoWest
1870 Olympic Blvd, Ste 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
*P9. Date Recorded: 2/1/2022
*P10. Survey Type: (Describe)
Intensive pedestrian survey; 2-
meter transects.
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter
"none.") None
*Attachments: NONE Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record
Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (List):
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
P5a. Photo or Drawing (Photo required for buildings, structures, and objects.)
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State of California ⎯ The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page 2 of 2 *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) American Legion Post 99, West Valleyt Event Center
*Recorded by: Jack Webb *Date: 2/1/2022 Continuation Update
Site overview from outside fence looking north.
Brick barbeque feature on northeast edge of site, view
northeast.
Site overview from northeastern edge facing
southwest.
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Site overview from northwest corner facing southeast.
Site overview from southwest corner facing northeast.
Site overview from center of lot facing west.
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Site overview from center of lot facing east towards
percolation ponds.
Site overview from center of lot facing north.
Overview from center of site looking south.
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Construction debris and fill present on the eastern
edge of the site.
Overview of the southern edge of the site looking
northwest.
DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information
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Planning Application
IRVINE • SACRAMENTO • SAN DIEGO • SAN JOSE • DALLAS • SAN ANTONIO
WRITTEN PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Date: September 18, 2020
To: City of Campbell
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008-1423
From: Hormoz Ziaebrahimi - LPA, Inc.
Project Name: Santa Clara County Library Annex
Project No.: 1929810
Regarding: Written project description for Planning Application
The scope of this project is construction of a one story 8,045 SF administrative office building including
associated site, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. The hours of operation are from 8am to
5pm Monday through Friday. The goal of the project is to add administrative office and meeting room
spaces in response to expansion of library needs. It will benefit the public by providing assessment
areas for literacy programs. The anticipated construction schedule is December 2020 – November 2021.
This application is for a Conditional Use Permit Modification. The proposed site, 1344 Dell Ave., has a
shared parking arrangement with the main library facility located at 1370 Dell Ave. The original
Conditional Use Permit (PLN2012-90) for 1380 Dell Ave. also incorporated 1344 Dell Avenue due to the
shared parking arrangement.
For your Attention:
Per meeting with City of Campbell Planning Department, Public Works, SCCL, and LPA on
08/31/2020, we agreed on applying for a variance with regards to the encroachment of the canopy
at the deck on the East side of the property. Once agreed on by the Planning Commission, we will
proceed with the formal application process.
Our reasoning is as follows:
1. We were able to increase the landscape percentage an additional 1% over the minimum 10%
requirement. This was recommended by the Planning Commission as a potential mitigation
measure for the encroachment of the canopy on the East side of the property. This
unfortunately is the maximum amount of landscaping that the site can incorporate given
other site requirements.
2. The site on the East side of the property is a protected percolation pond with no
development in the foreseeable future. Therefore, the minimal encroachment of the
building canopy into the rear setback is not posing a risk to future public safety. (Please
refer to Sheet 4.0.)
Planning Application
IRVINE • SACRAMENTO • SAN DIEGO • SAN JOSE • DALLAS • SAN ANTONIO
UNDERGROUNDING OF FRONTAGE UTILITIES
Date: September 17, 2020
To: City of Campbell
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008-1423
From: Hormoz Ziaebrahimi - LPA, Inc.
Project Name: Santa Clara County Library Annex
Project No.: 1929810
Regarding: Planning Comment #1 Undergrounding of Frontage Utilities
The project is applying for a Variance regarding the requirement to underground utilities along the
project’s frontage. The frontage of the project extends the width of the driveway. According to the
municipal code, the setting of new poles is not allowed, and the project must underground the utilities
to the next existing pole beyond the project’s frontage. As shown in the photos, the existing stretch of
utilities cross several properties in addition to the proposed project’s driveway. Both existing poles are
on neighboring parcels. This change would impact the neighboring properties as well.
We believe the cost of this improvement outweighs the benefit to the project and to the community. It
creates a hardship for Santa Clara County Library Annex, and is disruptive to neighboring properties.
See below for images of the affected area.
Variance Request I SCCL Annex I September 17, 2018
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Project Site – Frontage circled in red. Site boundary outlined in red dash.
Existing Site Conditions – West boundary of project frontage (shown dashed in red). The frontage
consists of the existing driveway.
Variance Request I SCCL Annex I September 17, 2018
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Existing utilities along project frontage - The stretch of power lines between the poles crosses
multiple properties, not just the driveway for the proposed project. Undergrounding the powerlines will
impact multiple properties in a small area.
Variance Request I SCCL Annex I September 17, 2018
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Existing frontage – The extent of the existing driveway is highlighted in the image below.
April 19,2021
To:
Campbell Planning Commission
Planning@CityofCampbell.com
Daniel Fama, Senior Planner
City of Campbell
danielf@campbellca.gov
Jennifer W. Weeks, County Librarian
Santa Clara County Library District
JWeeks@sccl.org
Re: County Library District Project - 1344 and 1370 Dell Ave, Campbell
The Santa Clara County Library District applied for a Conditional Use Permit Modification with Site and
Architectural Review to allow construction of an approximately 8,000 square foot "government office and
facility" and associated site and landscaping improvements, including an adjustment to the landscape
requirements; a Variance to allow retention of existing overhead frontage utilities; and a Tree Removal
Permit to allow removal of on-site protected trees, on property located at 1344 Dell Avenue and a
continued shared parking arrangement with an abutting property located at 1370 Dell Avenue (Project).
This document was prepared by Shani Kleinhaus, Ph.D., Katja Irvin, MUP, AICP, and Linda Ruthruff, Ph.D1.
1
Shani Kleinhaus, Ph.D. is a biologist with expertise in avian protection in urban habitats. Dr. Kleinhaus
has worked with municipalities throughout Santa Clara Valley to advise on building standards for bird
friendly development. She has also worked with many silicon valley companies to help them incorporate
adequate bird safety measures, lighting and glazing treatments in new buildings and retrofits.
Katja Irvin, AICP was a city and county land use planner for several years and now uses her planning
expertise to advocate on water and land use policy issues for the SIerra Club. She collaborates with local
and state entities to promote environmental policies and legislation in Santa Clara County.
Linda Ruthruff, Ph.D. has her Ph.D in psychology and is a licensed therapist. Her avocation for the last
11 years has been as an environmental advocate for the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California
Native Plant Society. Her interest is the interaction of people and nature. She seeks to improve the
health and well-being of her community by bringing nature into the spaces where people work, live, and
recreate through education and advocacy with people, government and private companies.
2
Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, the Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club and the California Native
Plant Society Santa Clara Valley Chapter write this letter with great concern that the design of the project,
as proposed, will harm birds. We are also concerned that an opportunity to improve habitat to protect
and promote biodiversity in Campbell is being lost, as well as an opportunity to educate the public about
threats to avian and other plant and animal biodiversity.
The Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (SCVAS) is one of the largest National Audubon Society chapters
in California. Our mission is to promote the enjoyment, understanding, and protection of birds and other
wildlife by engaging people of all ages in birding, education, and conservation. The Sierra Club Loma Prieta
Chapter’s members and supporters work to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human
environment. The California Native Plant Society Santa Clara Valley Chapter’s mission is to protect,
promote and enhance native plant habitat through advocacy, education, restoration, and the application
of scientific knowledge. Together, our organizations represent thousands of Santa Clara County residents
who care about the environment and wildlife in our valley and beyond.
In this letter, we provide:
1. A description of the importance of Los Gatos Creek County Park (Oka Ponds) to migratory birds
2. A brief discussion of bird collisions with glass
3. A brief discussion of the negative effects of artificial night lighting
4. A review of relevant requirements by government agencies in the Bay Area
5. A discussion of the lost opportunity to create habitat for birds and pollinators, and to educate the
public about the need to protect and promote biodiversity
6. Analysis and recommendations
Northern Harrier Red-necked Phalarope Purple Martin
1. A description of the importance of Los Gatos Creek County Park (Oka Ponds) to migratory
birds
For those who enjoy nature and birds, Oka Ponds are a special place. During the Pandemic, SCVAS
produced a popular self-guided tour to educate the public about this exceptional place, and
encourage the public to explore, enjoy and learn2. In the fall of 2020, several new bird species
were observed here, including the Northern Harrier, the Red-necked Phalarope, and the Purple
Martin. Already in 2021, 100 species have been observed at Oka Ponds. Because of the site’s
2 https://scvas.org/self-guided-birding/winter-birding-at-los-gatos-creek-park-also-known-as-oka-ponds
3
migratory and resident bird diversity and richness3 Oka Ponds are considered an important birding
“hotspot” in Santa Clara County.
2. Bird collisions with glass
Bird populations are declining in North America4. While there are multiple drivers to this decline,
collision with glass is considered one of the primary causes of migratory bird mortality. In North
America, it is estimated that hundreds of millions of birds die each year as a result of striking glass
walls, doors and windows5.
The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) website is a great resource to learn about the devastating
impacts of bird collisions and to find solutions to incorporate into architectural designs. Recently,
ABC updated their website with new recommendations for Bird Friendly Building Design6 and a
clarifying document that establishes what qualifies as Bird Friendly Glass. ABC provides primary
elements of bird safe building design. These elements are especially critical near habitat areas
such as water bodies and open space.
● Minimize use of glass
● Placing glass behind screening
● Using glass with inherent properties that reduce collisions, such as fritting.
In addition, ABC provides a Products and Solutions Database7 to evaluate bird safety glazing
treatments.
3. Lighting near sensitive habitats
3.1. Outdoor lighting
The evidence that Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) causes pervasive harm to our health, our
ecosystems and our planet is overwhelming8. Last year, more than 950 people took part in an
3 https://ebird.org/hotspot/L295710 and https://www.inaturalist.org/places/los-gatos-creek-park
4 https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/three-billion-north-american-birds-have-vanished-1970-
surveys-show
5 https://academic.oup.com/condor/article/116/1/8/5153098
6 https://abcbirds.org/glass-collisions/model-ordinance/ and https://abcbirds.org/glass-
collisions/resources/
7 https://abcbirds.org/glass-collisions/products-database/
8 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2020.602796/full and
https://www.popsci.com/story/science/dark-sky-places/
4
online workshop9 titled ‘Dark and Quiet Skies for Science and Society’, The workshop explained
the science based need to eliminate excessive night lighting and noise pollution. A report10,
compiled by over 80 scientific experts, was published earlier this year (2021). The Bio-
Environment chapter of this report makes recommendations for outdoor lighting in all areas, and
particularly in protected dark sky areas. In addition, the International Dark Sky Association
adopted a new policy11 (2021) focused on Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting. The
following recommendations should apply to any development adjacent to water features (such
as Oka Ponds) and waterways and in the vicinity of parks, open space and other biological habitat.
Here is a summary of the recommendations:
● Sensitive environments should be kept dark, and regions surrounding these sites should
only make use of lighting that emits no light at wavelengths shorter than 520 nanometers.
● The correlated color temperature of lighting used in most outdoor applications should
not exceed 2200K, and where light with a larger fractional emission of short wavelengths
is desired, it should be carefully controlled through stringent application of the other
Lighting Principles, such as lower intensity, careful targeting, and reduced operation time.
● The use of up-lighting should be avoided.
● Over-lighting relative to task-related needs should be prevented by maintaining
illuminances as close as possible to the minimum levels.
● All outdoor lighting should be actively controlled through means such as dimmers and
motion-sensing switches so as to reduce illuminances or extinguish lighting altogether
when the light is not needed.
3.2 Indoor lighting
Most birds migrate at night and nocturnally migrating birds are attracted to light12. The National
Audubon Society’s Lights Out program13 is a national effort to reduce the attraction of these birds
to inhospitable locations.
By convincing building owners and managers to turn off excess lighting during the months
migrating birds are flying overhead (in the Bay area - March through May, and August through
November), Audubon and other organizations provide birds with safe passage between their
nesting and wintering grounds. For this project, relevant recommendations include:
9 The online workshop was organised by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
and the IAU, together with the meeting hosts at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), with
support from the National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab.
10 https://www.iau.org/static/publications/dqskies-book-29-12-20.pdf
11 https://www.darksky.org/values-centered-lighting-resolution/
12 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/10/us/bird-migration-lights-out.html
13 https://www.audubon.org/conservation/project/lights-out
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● Turn off interior lighting at night after closing time (or close of business)
● When the building is occupied at night, close window coverings so light is not visible from
Oka Ponds
4. Review of Bird Safety requirements in the Bay Area
Recognizing that buildings and lighting are hazardous to birds, many Bay area cities have
established bird safety requirements for new buildings, especially near water bodies, waterways,
and open space. Most of these requirements include aspects of both glass treatments and
lighting.
● In 2011 San Francisco created its Standards for Bird-Safe Buildings14, acknowledging that
buildings pose a “biologically significant” risk for various bird species. The San Francisco
ordinance regulates 1) location-related hazards, where buildings/structures pose a risk to
birds, specifically near open space and water, and 2) feature-related hazard, in which the
features of a building pose risks to birds regardless of their location. This includes, window
treatments, lighting design, and lighting operation. The City of Palo Alto implemented the
same San Francisco Standards.
● In 2018 the City of Alameda passed a Bird Safe Building Design and Updated Outdoor
Light ordinance15 to comply with their established dark skies initiatives. The ordinance
establishes glazing (glass) requirements as well as outdoor lighting restrictions with the
purpose of reducing bird mortality, increasing environmental health, and ensuring human
health and safety.
● The City of San José, within its 2021 Citywide Design Standards and Guidelines16,
emphasizes citywide bird-safe building design, especially near bird habitats, such as open
spaces and water bodies. Specifically, San José standards state that for façades located
within 300 feet from a body of water or 100 feet of “landscaped area, open space, or park
larger than one acre in size,” bird safety treatment must be applied to “at least 90 percent
of glazed areas within 60 feet of grade.”
● Adopted in 2014, the City of Sunnyvale17 also specifies bird-safe building designs for
structures within 300 feet of water or immediately adjacent to a landscaped area, open
space, or park. These requirements are more stringent than their bird-safe building design
requirements throughout the rest of the city as these structures are directly adjacent to
bird habitat.
● In the City of Mountain View, the 2017 North Bayshore Precise Plan18 requires bird safety
for all new buildings and retrofits in this area of the city. Ninety percent of the building
14 https://sfplanning.org/standards-bird-safe-buildings
15 https://perma.cc/7CPE-UWC7
16 https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=69148 Section 3.3.6, page 50
17 https://sunnyvale.ca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23799
18 https://www.mountainview.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=29702 section 5.2 page 125
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facade must be protected from collisions. The plan also includes lighting restrictions,
especially near parks, creeks, and wetlands.
● Most recently (April 2021), the City of Cupertino passed a citywide bird-safe design and
dark sky ordinance. The ordinance19 identifies “bird-sensitive areas,” which include
“parcels in or within 300 feet of the Wildland Urban Interface; within 300 feet of
watercourses; in Residential Hillside areas; and within 300 feet of public and private, open
spaces, and parks that are dominated by vegetation, including vegetated landscaping,
forest, meadows, grassland, or wetlands.”
● The Town of Los Gatos marks another recent addition to pledging a Dark Sky Initiative
and Bird Safe Design. At their General Plan Advisory Commission meeting on March 18,
2021 the committee resolved to add a policy statement for dark skies and bird-safety to
the Environment and Sustainability chapter of the General Plan 204020.
● Finally, Santa Clara County supervisors indicated an interest in Bird Friendly Design. The
County manager has directed the Director of the Planning Department to assign a Planner
to provide ‘Bird Safety Rules’, with the expectation that a proposal from the
Administration would go to the Board no later than the fourth quarter, 202121.
We ask the City of Campbell to join with their sister cities in protecting birds from mortalities and
require bird friendly building practices.
5. Lost opportunity to educate the public, and to enhance avian habitat on the project site
Having natural environments with plant, bird and animal biodiversity in urban areas is important
to people’s health, happiness and quality of life. There are multiple benefits to re-wilding and
expanding habitat areas, not only for the natural community and to fight the climate crisis, but
also for human mental, physical, and emotional health. For instance, a recent study22 from
Germany found that high biodiversity close to humans is “as important for life satisfaction as our
income.” A broader implication of this study concludes that conserving nature is also an
investment in human well-being.
The City of Mountain View’s North Bayshore Precise Plan23 is one example of a Bay Area city
rewilding and increasing habitat areas. The plan includes expanding existing habitat, improving
the quality of habitat areas, and ensuring that future development benefits wildlife within and
adjacent to the area. Plans like this are critical because they recognize the inherent importance
of biodiversity and ecosystem health within and near urban areas.
19 City of Cupertino Dark Sky and Bird Safe Design Ordinance
https://cupertino.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4835805&GUID=2F607809-7762-4DD4-8AAF-
5C6CA1BA0F6B&Options=&Search=
20 https://www.losgatosca.gov/AgendaCenter/General-Plan-Advisory-Committee-22
21 Email from County Manager Sylvia Gallegos to Shani Kleinhaus, February 10, 2021.
22 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201204110246.htm
23 https://www.mountainview.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=31203
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There is strong evidence that we are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction - losing species at
an alarming rate. We have a responsibility to protect our local ecosystems. There is increasing
evidence that our cities can be havens for biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, rather than the
“biological deserts” they sometimes are. One study24 published in January of this year emphasized
five pathways that cities can follow to benefit their ecosystems: (1) decreasing species’ threats in
the landscape, (2) increasing an area’s biodiversity and genetic diversity, (3) acting as migratory
stopovers, (4) helping species adapt to climate change, and (5) expanding public engagement,
especially in environmental stewardship.
The Library facility could embrace nature and educate people about the Oka percolation ponds,
water infrastructure in Santa Clara County, biodiversity, nature and habitat, and bird collisions
and lighting. By planning with nature25 instead of looking to merely mitigate impacts, the library
can be a force for enlightened change and a better society.
6. Analysis and recommendations
Millions of birds die each year due to collisions with the glass of buildings. With each new building we
construct, the design choices we make will result in increases or decreases to these deaths. One building
may seem inconsequential. However, all the small numbers add up to major declines in bird populations.
The only way to reverse the trend is to make better choices one building at a time.
6.1. Glazing
We agree with the H.T. Harvey & Associates biologist report that most of the building’s north, west, and
south facades are predominantly opaque, with limited glazing. This design is good for birds. However, we
disagree with the assessment that there is an absence of see-through glass.
● The glazed entrance to the building at the west facade depicts a transparent, see-through
corner. This would be a hazardous element.
● There also seems to be a see-through, free standing glass extension with trees visible
through the glass in the project diagram (see below). This type of architectural elements
should not be allowed in buildings within 300-ft of avian habitat, such as this building.
Recommendations for the glazed entrance to the building
● If the free-standing glass extension in the picture below is not a critical structural part of the
building, remove it from the design.
● Treat all glazing at the corner with fritted or etched glass with ABC Threat Factor of 15 or less.
24 https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/71/2/148/6102678
25 https://www.sfei.org/documents/integrating-planning-nature-building-climate-resilience-across-urban-
rural-gradient
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In our opinion, the biologist report greatly underestimates the risk to birds due to glazing on the building’s
east façade. This pond is a known “hotspot” for birds with 200 species of local and migrating species
recorded in and around the ponds. The setback is less than 50 feet. While low-reflectivity glazing is less
hazardous than highly reflective glazing, it is not listed as a viable glass treatment by the American Bird
Conservancy Products and Solution Database26.
Recommendations for the east facade
Choose one of the following:
● Install a metal mesh similar to other facades of the building.
● Install permanent but adjustable slatted external blinds that provide a visual cue during the day
and allow blocking all light from escaping at night.
● In addition to the low-reflectivity glass, use fritted or etched glass with ABC Threat Factor of 15 or
less. This could also allow the accrual of LEED credit through #55 Bird collision deterrence.
6.2. Exterior Lighting
The recommendations of the International Dark Sky Association have recently been adjusted to reflect
new studies of the impact of Correlated Heat Temperature on ecosystems. For areas adjacent or close to
sensitive habitats (such as Oka Ponds) they recommend 1) avoiding exterior lighting and 2) If lighting is
required (for safety, for example), the Correlated Heat Temperature should not exceed 2200 Kelvin.
We recommend strengthening the Biologist Report recommendations as follows:
● Biologist recommendation 1: “Minimize exterior lighting to the extent feasible, except as needed
for safety. All exterior lights shall be directed toward facilities on the project site (e.g., rather than
directed upward or outward) and shielded to ensure that light is not directed outward toward
26 https://abcbirds.org/glass-collisions/products-database/
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coastal habitats“
○ We recommend avoiding exterior lighting. If security lighting is required, follow the
Biologist Report recommendation, and add a requirement that all exterior lighting should
not exceed a Correlated Heat Temperature of 2200 Kelvin.
● Biologist recommendation 2: “If up-lights cannot be eliminated from the project design, all up-
light fixtures (i.e., fixtures S3) shall be switched off no later than midnight during the primary
spring migration (i.e., February 15 through May 31) and fall migration (i.e., August 15 through
November 30) seasons.”
○ We strongly recommend avoiding up lighting.
6.2. Interior Lighting
We are concerned about the impacts of artificial light at night emanating from the interior of the building
and trespassing into the creek. This light reflectivity is depicted in this view of the East perspective of the
building, seen in Attachment 1 of the March 23, 2021 staff report.
● Biologist recommendation 3: Occupancy sensors on interior lights, with the exception of
emergency lights or lights needed for safety purposes, shall be programmed to shut off during
non-work hours and between 10:00 p.m. and sunrise.
○ We agree with this recommendation. However, interior security lighting can be very
bright and emit light at a cold Correlated Color Temperature range (above 2700 kelvin). If
this is the case, please install curtains or blinds. As stated above, adjustable exterior
blinds can be used on the east facade to provide protection from bird collision and at the
same time allow closing of the blinds to avoid emission of light at night.
6.3. Choosing Plant Palette for habitat value and using set-back area for habitat plantings.
It is not clear what the proposed plant palette includes. The H.T. Harvey report states that Shrubs and
herbaceous plants to be planted on the site include native toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) (page 5). But
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The Planting Palette 01 (on page 29 of the staff report) lists 7 plants only three of which are California
natives and does not include Toyon. The habitat value of the landscaping could be greatly improved by
substituting California Native plants known for their habitat value to birds for the 4 non-native plants and
by including Toyon.
With proper glass screening or treatment, additional plantings near Oka Ponds can provide habitat for
birds and pollinators.
Recommendations
● Create a 25-ft minimum “habitat overlay zone” with native plantings between the eastern side of
the building and the fence that borders Oka Ponds.
● Substitute high habitat value California Native plants for the 4 non-native plants in the Plant
Palette and include Toyon in the palette.
6.4. Education
Recommendations
Develop partnerships to use the building and its immediate environment as an educational tool. Educate
the public about:
● Avian species that can be found at Oka Ponds and bird migration
● Global threats to biodiversity
● Creating habitat by using California Native Plants
● Bird-friendly building design
● The impacts of lighting on ecosystems, light pollution, and the importance of the dark sky
● The role of the percolation ponds in supplying water to our community
We thank you for your attention, and hope that our recommendations are incorporated into the design
of the building and its future educational use.
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Respectfully,
Shani Kleinhaus
Environmental Advocate
Santa Clara valley Audubon Society
Katja Irvin
Water Committee Co-chair
Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter
Linda Ruthruff
Conservation Chair
California Native Plant Society
Santa Clara Valley Chapter
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Daniel Fama
From:Shani Kleinhaus <shanibirds@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 8:20 PM
To:Daniel Fama
Cc:David Poeschel; Dashiell Leeds; Giulianna Pendleton
Subject:1344 and 1370 Dell Ave project
Dear Mr. Fama,
To follow up on Audubon's comments at the Planning Committee sub-committee earlier tonight,
Can you share the Bird report for the 1344 and 1370 Dell Ave project?
Can you describe the next steps/ process? will the Planning Commission provide approval, or does it go
to City Council?
As I have expressed, due to the location, we are looking for more consideration of environmental context and
strong protections (Lighting, Bird Safety) as well as habitat creation. Further, we do not concur that a
categorical exemption is appropriate for this project.
Please do not hesitate to contact me,
Thank you,
Shani
Shani Kleinhaus, Ph.D.
Environmental Advocate
Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society
22221 McClellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
650‐868‐2114
advocate@scvas.org
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City of Campbell -- Community Development Department 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008
MEMORANDUM
To: Members of the Planning Commission Date: June 28, 2022
From: Rob Eastwood, Community Development Director Subject: Report of the Community Development Director
I. CITY COUNCIL: The City Council met on Tuesday, June 21st , 2022 and considered the following items of interest to the Planning Commission:
Adoption of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Operating Budget and 2023 - 2027 FiveYear
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Establishment of the Appropriations Limit for
FY 2023 The City Council adopted the FY 2023 Operating Budget and CIP. Notable
budget items concerning Community Development include:
• Allocation of $150,000 in the Housing Fund to support Nexus studies for
Inclusionary Housing and Commercial Linkage Fees
• Allocation of $200,000 for short term and long term Economic Development
strategies, including updates the City’s Economic Development Plan
• Allocation of $25,000 for a Downtown Parking Study
• Hiring of the Building Official Position
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Publication of “Campbell’s Plan for Housing” Draft Housing Element: The Department published the Draft Housing Element for public review on June 9, 2022. The Draft Housing Element is available for public review for 30 days until July 11, 2022 and then be sent to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for
comment. The State has 90 days to review the document and provide feedback to the
City. B. New Staff: The Community Development Department has two new staff starting in July:
• Planning Technician Ishwarya will start on July 6, 2022. Ishwarya will support the Planning Division including the public service counter and the review of building permits and administrative planning permits.