Dublin City Council
March 19, 2024

B. Any approval complies with the policies of the General Plan, with any applicable Specific Plans, with the development regulations or performance standards established for the standard Zoning District (C-O, C-1, PD, R-M, etc.) in which it is located, and with all other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance because: 1) the proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Business Park/Industrial as it will provide space for light industrial uses that would cater to advanced manufacturing and life science tenants that will not generate nuisances related to emissions, noise, odors, or glare; 2) the 898
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C. The approval will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare because: 1) the Project will comply with all applicable development regulations and standards and will implement all adopted mitigation measures; and 2) adequate emergency vehicle access to all portions of the site is provided from Dublin Boulevard.

D. The design of the project will provide a desirable environment for the development and an attractive environment for the public because: 1) the project has implemented various design elements that would enhance and reinforce the unique historic qualities and design elements found in Dublin Village Historic Area while ensuring it would appeal to advanced manufacturing and life science uses in that the project includes muted earth tone building colors, vertically oriented windows with simple framing, stone monumentation, and similar lighting design and plant pallet standards found in the Historic Area; and 2) the project creates an attractive environment for the public because the building is oriented toward the street, proposes landscaping consistent with the Historic Area, and provides direct pedestrian connectivity with the walkway from the street to the main building entrance and the project would install permanent interpretive display/signage for public exhibition detailing the history and significance of the former Hexcel Corporation research and development facility.

E. The project is in substantial compliance with the applicable chapters of the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan because: 1) the project has implemented various elements, where appropriate, under the Commercial Design Guidelines to be in compliance with the architectural, site planning and lighting standards of the Specific Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve Heritage Tree Removal Permit for the Hexcel Redevelopment Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby approve the Site Development Review Permit for the Hexcel Redevelopment Project subject to the conditions included below, and other plans, and text relating to this Site Development Review Permit.

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:

Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of building permits and shall be subject to Planning Division review and approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval: [PL] Planning; [B] Building; [PO] Police; [PW] Public Works; [ADM] Administration/City Attorney; [FIN] Finance; [PCS] Parks and Community Services; [F] Dublin Fire Prevention; [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District; [LDD] Livermore Dublin Disposal; [CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health; [Zone 7] Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7; [LAVTA] Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority; and [CHS] California Department of Health Services. 899
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CONDITION TEXT RESPONA
GENCY
WHEN

REQUIRED
Prior to:

PLANNING – GENERAL

1. Approval. This approval is for the Hexcel
Redevelopment Project generally depicted and
indicated on the Project Plans prepared by HPA
Architecture, dated October 7, 2022, attached as
Exhibit A and other plans, text, and diagrams relating to this project, and as specified as the following Conditions of Approval for this project.

PL On-going

2. Effective Date. This Site Development Review Permit
approval becomes effective once the Planned
Development Rezoning has been approved by City
Council and is effective.

PL On-going

3. Permit Expiration. Construction or use shall commence within one (1) year of Permit approval or the Site
Development Review Permit shall lapse and become
null and void. If there is a dispute as to whether the Site Development Review Permit has expired, the City may
hold a noticed public hearing to determine the matter.

Such a determination may be processed concurrently
with revocation proceedings in appropriate
circumstances. If the Site Development Review Permit
expires, a new application must be made and processed
according to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.

PL One Year
After Effective
Date

4. Time Extension. The Director of Community
Development may, upon the Applicant’s written request
for an extension of approval prior to expiration, and upon the determination that any Conditions of Approval
remain adequate to assure that applicable findings of
approval will continue to be met, grant a time extension of approval for a period not to exceed twelve (12)
months. The Director of Community Development may
grant a maximum of two (2) extensions of approval, and
additional extensions may be granted by the original
decision maker.

PL Prior to
Expiration
Date

5. Compliance. The Applicant/Property Owner shall
operate this use in compliance with the Conditions of
Approval of this Site Development Review Permit, the
approved plans and the regulations established in the
Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or
conditions specified may be subject to enforcement
action.

PL On-going

6. Modifications. Modifications or changes to this Site PL On-going 900
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considered by the Community Development Director if
the modifications or changes proposed comply with
Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) Section 8.104.100.

7. Revocation of Permit. The Site Development Review
Permit approval shall be revocable for cause in
accordance with DMC Section 8.96.020.I. Any violation
of the terms or conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation.

PL On-going

8. Requirements and Standard Conditions. The
Applicant/Developer shall comply with applicable City of Dublin Fire Prevention Bureau, Dublin Public Works
Department, Dublin Building Department, Dublin Police
Services, Alameda County Flood Control District Zone
7, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, Alameda
County Public and Environmental Health, Dublin San
Ramon Services District and the California Department
of Health Services requirements and standard
conditions. Prior to issuance of building permits or the installation of any improvements related to this project, the Applicant/Developer shall supply written statements from each such agency or department to the Planning
Department, indicating that all applicable conditions
required have been or will be met.

Various Building
Permit
Issuance

9. Required Permits. The Applicant/Developer shall
obtain all permits required by other agencies including, but not limited to Alameda County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District Zone 7, California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Army Corps of
Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board,
Caltrans and provide copies of the permits to the Public Works Department.

PW Building
Permit
Issuance and
Grading
Permit
Issuance

10. Fees. The Applicant/Developer shall pay all applicable fees in effect at the time of building permit issuance, including, but not limited to, Planning fees, Building fees, Traffic Impact Fees, TVTC fees, Dublin San Ramon
Services District fees, Public Facilities fees, Dublin
Unified School District School Impact fees, Fire Facilities Impact fees, Alameda County Flood and Water
Conservation District (Zone 7) Drainage and Water
Connection fees; or any other fee that may be adopted
and applicable.

Various Building
Permit
Issuance

11. Indemnification. Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin and its agents,
officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Dublin or its agents,
officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City of Dublin or its advisory agency, appeal board, Planning Commission, City Council,
Community Development Director, Zoning
ADM On-going
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agency of the City provided, however, that the
Applicant's duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless shall be subject to the City's promptly notifying the Applicant of any said claim, action, or proceeding
and the City's full cooperation in the defense of such
actions or proceedings.

12. Clarification of Conditions. In the event that there needs to be clarification to the Conditions of Approval, the Director of Community Development and the City
Engineer have the authority to clarify the intent of these Conditions of Approval to the Applicant/Developer
without going to a public hearing. The Director of
Community Development and the City Engineer also
have the authority to make minor modifications to these conditions without going to a public hearing in order for the Applicant/Developer to fulfill needed improvements
or mitigations resulting from impacts to this project.

PL, PW On-going

13. Clean-up. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for clean-up and disposal of project related trash to
maintain a safe, clean and litter-free site.

PL On-going

14. Construction Trailer. The Applicant/Developer shall obtain a Temporary Use Permit prior to the
establishment of any construction trailer, storage shed, or container units on the Project site.

PL Establishment
of the
Temporary
Use

15. Equipment Screening. All electrical equipment, fire risers, and/or mechanical equipment shall be screened
from public view by landscaping and/or architectural
features and that electrical transformers are either
underground or architecturally screened.

Any roof-mounted equipment shall be completely
screened from adjacent street view by materials
architecturally compatible with the building and to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.

The Building Permit plans shall show the location of all equipment and screening for review and approval by the
Community Development Director.

PL Building
Permit
Issuance
PLANNING – PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

16. Public Art. The project is required to comply with DMC Sections 8.58.05A and 8.58.05D of Chapter 8.58 (Public
Art Program). The project will make a monetary
contribution in-lieu of acquiring and installing a public art project on the property, as provided by the DMC Section

8.58.050D. The in-lieu contribution shall be as provided in the DMC Chapter 8.58.

PL Building
Permit
Issuance

17. Mitigation Monitoring Program. Applicant/Developer
shall comply with the applicable mitigation measures of the 2023 Hexcel Redevelopment Environmental Impact
Report certified by Resolution No. XX-24, including any PL Ongoing
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applicable action programs and implementation
measures contained in Resolution No. XX-24. The EIR
is on file with the Community Development Department.

18. Final Landscape and Irrigation Plan. Plans shall
comply with DMC Chapter 8.72 and be generally
consistent with the project plans attached to this
Resolution as Exhibit A prepared and stamped by a
State licensed landscape architect or registered
engineer shall be submitted for review and approval by
the Community Development Director.

PL Building
Permit
Issuance

19. Water Efficient Landscaping Regulations. The
Applicant/Developer shall meet all requirements of the
City of Dublin's Water-Efficient Landscaping Regulations contained in DMC Chapter 8.88 and submit written
documentation to the Public Works Department (in the
form of a Landscape Documentation Package and other
required documents) that the development conforms to
the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.

PL Building
Permit
Issuance

20. Landscape Edges. Concrete curbs or bands shall be
used at the edges of all planters and paving surfaces,
unless otherwise defined differently. The design width
and depth of the concrete edge shall be to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director and
City Engineer.

PL Building
Permit
Issuance

21. Backflow Prevention Devices. The Landscape Plan
shall show the location of all backflow prevention
devises. The location and screening of the backflow
prevention devices shall be reviewed and approved by
City staff.

PL Building
Permit
Issuance

22. Maintenance of Landscape. All landscape areas on the site shall be enhanced and properly maintained at all
times. Any proposed or modified landscaping to the site, including the removal or replacement of trees, shall
require prior review and written approval from the
Community Development Director.

PL On-going

23. Distance Between Light Poles and Tree Trunks. A
minimum distance of 15 feet shall be provided between
light poles and tree trunks.

PL Building
Permit
Issuance

24. Protection of Existing Landscaping on Adjacent
Property. To the maximum extent feasible, existing
landscaping on the adjacent property to the east,
including but not limited to trees, shrubbery, and vines on the existing fence, shall be protected during
grading/construction activities. Protection measures
shall include fencing trees at the drip line perimeter and, where construction is proposed within existing driplines, excavating by hand. In addition, roots over one (1) inch in diameter that must be cut shall be observed and
approved by the City Arborist.

PL On-going
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25. Protection of Heritage Trees. Prior to obtaining a
demolition permit, a tree protection plan shall be
prepared for the heritage trees to remain on Parcel 1.

PL Demolition
Permit
Issuance

BUILDING AND SAFETY

26. Building Codes and Ordinances. All project
construction shall conform to all building codes and
ordinances in effect at the time of building permit.

B Through
Completion

27. Construction Drawings. Construction plans shall be
fully dimensioned (including building elevations)
accurately drawn (depicting all existing and proposed
conditions on site), and prepared and signed by a
California licensed Architect or Engineer. All structural calculations shall be prepared and signed by a California licensed Architect or Engineer. The site plan, landscape plan and details shall be consistent with each other.

B Issuance of
Building
Permits

28. Building Permits. To apply for building permits,
Applicant/Developer shall submit electronic drawings for plan check. An annotated copy of the Conditions of
Approval shall be included with the submittal. The
notations shall clearly indicate how all Conditions of
Approval will or have been complied with. Construction
plans will not be accepted without the annotated
resolutions attached to each set of plans.

Applicant/Developer will be responsible for obtaining the approvals of all participation non-City agencies prior to the issuance of building permits.

B Issuance of
Building
Permits

29. As-Built Drawings. All revisions made to the building plans during the project shall be incorporated into an “As Built” electronic file and submitted prior to the issuance of the final occupancy.

B Occupancy

30. Addressing
a) Provide a site plan with the City of Dublin’s address grid overlaid on the plans (1 to 30 scale). Highlight
all exterior door openings on plans (front, rear,
garage, etc.). The site plan shall include a single
large format page showing the entire project and
individual sheets for each neighborhood. Application
and required plans shall be submitted electronically.
b) Address signage shall be provided as per the Dublin
Commercial Security Code.
c) Address signage will be required on all doors leading to the exterior of the building. Addresses shall be
illuminated and be able to be seen from the street,
four (4) inches in height minimum.

B
a) Prior to
Release of
Addresses
b) Prior to
Permitting
c) Prior to
Occupancy

31. Engineer Observation. The Engineer of record shall
be retained to provide observation services for all
components of the lateral and vertical design of the
building, including nailing, hold-downs, straps, shear, B Prior to
Scheduling
the Final
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written report shall be submitted to the City Inspector prior to scheduling the final frame inspection.

Frame
Inspection

32. 60-Foot No Build Covenant. Pursuant to Dublin
Municipal Code Section 7.32.130, the owner shall file
with the Building Official a Covenant and Agreement
Regarding Maintenance of Yards for an Oversized
Building binding such owner, his heirs, and assignees,
to set aside a 60-foot required yard as unobstructed
space having no improvements. After execution by the
owner and Building Official, such covenant shall be
recorded in the Alameda County Recorder’s Office, and
shall continue in effect so long as an oversized building remains or unless otherwise released by authority of the Chief Building Official.

B Prior to
Permitting

33. Foundation. Geotechnical Engineer for the soils report shall review and approve the foundation design. A letter shall be submitted to the Building Division on the
approval.

B Prior to Permit
Issuance

34. Air Conditioning Units. Air conditioning units and
ventilation ducts shall be screened from public view with materials compatible to the main building. Units shall be permanently installed on concrete pads or other nonmovable materials approved by the Chief Building Official and Director of Community Development.

B Occupancy of
Building

35. Plumbing Fixture Count. The plumbing fixture count
(e.g., water closets, lavatories, urinals, drinking
fountains) shall meet the minimum requirements for the
use as regulated by the CA Plumbing Code.

B Prior to
Permitting

36. Solar Zone – CA Energy Code. Show the location of
the Solar Zone on the site plan. Detail the orientation of the Solar Zone. This condition of approval will be waived if the project meets the exceptions provided in the CA
Energy Code.

B Through
Completion

37. Accessible Parking. The required number of parking
stalls, the design and location of the accessible parking stalls shall be as required by the CA Building Code,
Chapter 11-B.

B Through
Completion

38. Green Parking. The design and number of clean air/
EV ready stalls shall be as required by the CA Green
Building Standards Code.

B Through
Completion

39. Retaining Walls. All retaining walls over 30 inches in height and adjacent to a walkway shall be provided with guardrails. Retaining walls with a surcharge and
retaining walls over 36 inches in height shall obtain
permits and inspections from the Building and Safety
Division.

B Through
Completion

40. Accessory Structures. Building permits are required for all trash enclosures and associated amenities /
B Through
Completion
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41. FEMA – Floodplain. The property is currently shown to be in a floodplain. If the building is located within the floodplain, the applicant shall submit either a letter of map amendment, letter of map change or letter of map
revision prior to permitting. If the location of the building has not been removed from the floodplain by a letter,
then elevation certificates will be required at the correct stages.

B Prior to
Permitting

42. Temporary Fencing. Temporary construction fencing
shall be installed along perimeter of all work under
construction
B Through
Completion

43. Copies of Approved Plans. Applicant shall provide
City with one reduced (1/2 size) copy of the City of
Dublin stamped approved plan.

B 30 Days After
Permit and
Each Revision
Issuance

FIRE PREVENTION

44. Fire Apparatus Access Road
Fire department access requirements are to be met.

All fire apparatus access road shall be with an approved all-weathered surface and capable of supporting
imposed load of 75,000 lbs.

F Approval of
Improvement
Plans

45. Fire Hydrants
All existing and proposed fire hydrants shall comply with the requirements in CFC Section 507.5, Appendix B, and
Appendix C.

F Approval of
Improvement
Plans

46. No fire service lines shall pass beneath buildings. F Approval of Improvement
Plans

47. New Fire Sprinkler System & Monitoring
Requirements
a) In accordance with The Dublin Fire Code, fire
sprinklers shall be installed in the building. The
system shall be in accordance with the NFPA 13, the
CA Fire Code and CA Building Code. Plans and
specifications showing detailed mechanical design,
cut sheets, listing sheets and hydraulic calculations
shall be submitted to the Fire Department for
approval and permit prior to installation. This may be
a deferred submittal.
b) Sprinkler Plans. (Deferred Submittal Item). Submit
detailed mechanical drawings of all sprinkler
modifications, including cut sheets, listing sheets and calculations to the Fire Department for approval and
permit prior to installation.
c) All sprinkler system components shall remain in
compliance with the applicable N.F.P.A. 13 Standard,
the CA Fire Code and the CA Building Code.

F Building
Permit
Issuance
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d) Underground Plans. (Deferred Submittal Item).

Submit detailed shop drawings for the fire water
supply system, including cut sheets, listing sheets
and calculations to the Fire Department for approval
and permit prior to installation. All underground and
fire water supply system components shall be in
compliance with the applicable N.F.P.A. 13, 24, 20,
22 Standards, the CA Fire Code and the CA Building
Code. The system shall be hydrostatically tested and
inspected prior to being covered. Prior to the system
being connected to any fire protection system, a
system flush shall be witnessed by the Fire
Department.
e) Central Station Monitoring. Automatic fire
extinguishing systems installed within buildings shall
have all control valves and flow devices electrically
supervised and maintained by an approved central
alarm station. Zoning and annunciation of central
station alarm signals shall be submitted to the Fire
Department for approval.
f) Fire Protection Equipment shall be identified with
approved signs constructed of durable materials,
permanently installed and readily visible.

48. Fire Alarm System Required
A Fire Alarm-Detection System shall be installed
throughout the building so as to provide full property
protection, including combustible concealed spaces, as
required by NFPA 72. The system shall be installed in
accordance with NFPA 72, CA Fire, Building, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes.

If the system is intended to serve as an evacuation
system, compliance with the horn/strobe requirements
for the entire building must also be met. All automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be interconnected to the fire alarm system so as to activate an alarm if activated and to monitor control valves. Delayed egress locks shall
meet requirements of C.F.C.

Fire Alarm Plans. (Deferred Submittal Item). Submit
detailed drawings of the fire alarm system, including floor plan showing all rooms, device locations, ceiling height and construction, cut sheets, listing sheets and battery and voltage drop calculations to the Fire Department for review and permit prior to the installation. Where
employee work areas have audible alarm coverage,
circuits shall be initially designed with a minimum 20
percent spare capacity for adding appliances to
accommodate hearing impaired employee’s.
a) Central Station Monitored Account. Automatic fire
alarm systems shall be monitored by an approved
F Occupancy
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central station alarm signals shall be approved by the
Fire Department.
b) Qualified Personnel. The system shall be installed,
inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with
the provisions of NFPA 72. Only qualified and
experienced persons shall perform this work.

Examples of qualified individuals are those who have
been factory trained and certified or are NICET Fire
Alarm Certified.
c) Inspection & Testing Documentation.

Performance testing of all initiating & notification
devices in the presence of the Fire Inspector shall
occur prior to final of the system. Upon this
inspection, proof that the specific account is UL
Certificated must be provided to the Fire Inspector.

49. Fire Access During Construction.
a) Fire Access. Access roads, turnaround, pullouts,
and fire operation areas are fire lanes and shall be
maintained clear and free of obstructions, including
the parking of vehicles.
b) Entrances. Entrances to job sites shall not be
blocked, including after hours, other than by
approved gates/barriers that provide for emergency
access.
c) Site Utilities. Site utilities that would require the access road to be dug up or made impassible shall
be installed prior to construction commencing.
d) Entrance flare, angle of departure, width, turning
radii, grades, turnaround, vertical clearances, road
surface, bridges/crossings, gates/key-switch, within
a 150-foot distance to Fire Lane shall be maintained.
e) Personnel Access. Route width, slope, surface and
obstructions must be considered for the approved
route to furthermost portion of the exterior wall.
f) All-Weather Access. Fire access is required to be
all-weather access. Show on the plans the location of
the all-weather access and a description of the
construction. Access roads must be designed to
support the imposed loads of fire apparatus.

F During
Construction

50. Fire Extinguishers. Extinguishers shall be visible and unobstructed. Signage shall be provided to indicate fire extinguisher locations. The number and location of
extinguishers shall be shown on the plans. Additional fire extinguishers maybe required by the fire inspector.

Fire extinguisher shall meet a minimum classification of 2A 10BC. Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less
shall be mounted no higher than five (5) feet above the floor measured to the top of the extinguisher.

F Occupancy
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by a licensed concern annually.

51. FD Building Key Box. Building Access. A Fire
Department Key Box shall be installed at the main
entrance to the Building. Note these locations on the
plans. The key box should be installed approximately 5
1/2 feet above grade. The box shall be sized to hold the master key to the facility as well as keys for rooms not accessible by the master key. Specialty keys, such as
the fire alarm control box key and elevator control keys shall also be installed in the box.

The key box door and necessary keys are to be provided
to the fire inspector upon the final inspection. The
inspector will then lock the keys into the box.

F Occupancy

52. Means of Egress. Exit signs shall be visible and
illuminated with emergency lighting when building is
occupied.

F Occupancy

53. Maximum Occupant Load. Posting of room capacity is
required for any occupant load of 50 or more persons.

Submittal of a seating plan on 8.5-inch x 11-inch paper is required prior to final occupancy.

F Occupancy

54. Interior Finish. Wall and ceiling interior finish material shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of the
California Fire Code. Interior finishes will be field verified upon final inspection. If the product is not field marked and the marking visible for inspection, maintain the
products cut-sheets and packaging that show proof of
the products flammability and flame-spread ratings.

Decorative materials shall be fire retardant.

F Occupancy

55. General Inspection. Upon inspection of the work for which this submittal was provided, a general inspection of the business and site will be conducted.

F Occupancy

56. Addressing. Addressing shall be illuminated or in an illuminated area. The address characters shall be
contrasting to their background. If address is placed on glass, the numbers shall be on the exterior of the glass and a contrasting background placed behind the
numbers.

Building Address. The building shall be provided with
all addresses or the assigned address range so as to
be clearly visible from either direction of travel on the street the address references. The address characters
shall not be less than 5 inches in height by 1-inch
stroke. Larger sizes may be necessary depending on
the setbacks and visibility.

Multi-Tenants. Where a building has multiple tenants,
address shall also be provided near the main entrance
F Occupancy of
any building
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enough on the building to be clearly visible from the
driveway, street or parking area it faces even when
vehicles are parked in front of the tenant space. The
address shall not be less than 5-inches in height with a ½-inch stroke.

Rear Doors. The address shall also be provided on
any rear doors to the tenant space with minimum 5-
inch-high characters.

Entrance Posting. Where the addressing on the
building will not be clearly visible from either direction of travel along the access road the address references.

Address posting shall also be provided at the entrance
to the property. The address size shall be 5-inches high and should be on a reflective background.

57. Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition
A. Clearance to combustibles from temporary heating
devices shall be maintained. Devices shall be fixed in
place and protected from damage, dislodgement or
overturning in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

B. Smoking shall be prohibited except in approved
areas. Signs shall be posted “NO SMOKING” in a
conspicuous location in each structure or location in
which smoking is prohibited.

C. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall be removed from buildings at the end of each shift of
work.

D. Flammable and combustible liquid storage areas
shall be maintained clear of combustible vegetation
and waste materials.

F Ongoing
during
construction
and
demolition
PUBLIC WORKS – GENERAL CONDITIONS

58. Conditions of Approval. Applicant/Developer shall
comply with the City of Dublin Public Works Standard
Conditions of Approval contained below (“Standard
Condition”) unless specifically modified by Project
Specific Conditions of Approval below.

PW On-going

59. Compliance. Applicant/Developer shall comply with the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinances, City of Dublin Title 7 Public Works Ordinance, which includes the Grading
Ordinance, the City of Dublin Public Works Standards
and Policies, the most current requirements of the State Code Title 24 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
with regard to accessibility, and all building and fire codes and ordinances in effect at the time of building
permit. All public improvements constructed by
Applicant/Developer and to be dedicated to the City are hereby identified as “public works” under Labor Code
PW On-going
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constructing such improvements, shall comply with the
Prevailing Wage Law (Labor Code § 1720 et seq.).

60. Clarifications and Changes to the Conditions. In the event that there needs to be clarification to these
Conditions of Approval, the City Engineer has the
authority to clarify the intent of these Conditions of
Approval to the Applicant/Developer without going to a
public hearing. The City Engineer also has the authority to make minor modifications to these conditions without going to a public hearing in order for the
Applicant/Developer to fulfill needed improvements or
mitigations resulting from impacts of this project.

PW On-going

61. Hold Harmless/Indemnification. Applicant/Developer
shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Dublin and its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Dublin or its advisory agency, appeal board, Planning
Commission, City Council, Community Development
Director, Zoning Administrator, or any other department, committee, or agency of the City to the extent such
actions are brought within the time period required by
Government Code Section 66499.37 or other applicable
law: provided, however, that the Applicant/Developer’s
duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold harmless shall be submitted to the City promptly notifying or proceeding
and the City’s full cooperation in the defense of such
actions or proceedings.

PW On-going

62. Fees. Applicant/Developer shall pay all applicable fees in effect at the time of building permit issuance,
including, but not limited to: Planning fees; Building
fees; Dublin San Ramon Services District fees; Alameda
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
fees.

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63. Zone 7 Impervious Surface Fees. Applicant/Developer shall complete a “Zone 7 Impervious Surface Fee
Application” and submit an accompanying exhibit for
review by the Public Works Department. Fees
generated by this application will be due at issuance of Building Permit.

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PUBLIC WORKS – AGREEMENTS

64. Stormwater Management Maintenance Agreement.

Developer or Property Owner shall enter into an
Agreement with the City of Dublin that guarantees the
property owner’s perpetual maintenance obligation for
all stormwater management measures installed as part
of the project, including those on-site and within the
public Rights of Way. In addition to stormwater
management measures, drainage v-ditches, mitigation
areas, and existing wetlands shall be included for
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pursuant to Provision C.3 of the Municipal Regional
Stormwater NPDES Permit, Order No. R2-2022-0018.

Said permit requires the City to provide verification and assurance that all treatment devices will be properly
operated and maintained. The Agreement shall be
recorded against the property and shall run with the land.

65. Improvement Agreement. Applicant/Developer shall
enter into an Improvement Agreement with the City for
all public improvements including any required offsite
storm drainage or roadway improvements that are
needed to serve the development, as determined by the
City Engineer.

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PUBLIC WORKS – PERMITS AND BONDS

66. Encroachment Permit. Applicant/Developer shall
obtain an Encroachment Permit from the Public Works
Department for all construction activity within the public right-of-way. At the discretion of the City Engineer an encroachment permit for work specifically included in an Improvement Agreement may not be required.

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67. Grading Permit. Applicant/Developer shall obtain a
Grading Permit from the Public Works Department for all grading.

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68. Security. Applicant/Developer shall provide faithful performance security to guarantee the improvements,
as well as payment security, as determined by the City
Engineer (Note: The performance security shall remain
in effect until one year after final inspection).

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69. Permits from Other Agencies. Applicant/Developer
shall obtain all permits and/or approvals required by
other agencies including, but not limited to:

Regional Water Quality Control Board
Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD)
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PUBLIC WORKS – SUBMITTALS

70. Improvement Plan Submittal Requirements. All
submittals of plans shall comply with the requirements of the “City of Dublin Public Works Department
Improvement Plan Submittal Requirements”, the “City of
Dublin Improvement Plan Review Check List,” and
current Public Works and industry standards. A
complete submittal of improvement plans shall include
all civil improvements, joint trench, street lighting and onsite safety lighting, landscape plans, and all associated documents as required. Applicant/Developer shall not
piecemeal the submittal by submitting various
components separately.

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71. Improvement Plan Requirements from Other
Agencies. Applicant/Developer will be responsible for
submittals and reviews to obtain the approvals of all
participating non-City agencies, including but not limited to: the Alameda County Fire Department and the Dublin
San Ramon Services District.

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72. Composite Exhibit. Construction plan set shall include a Composite Exhibit showing all site improvements,
utilities, landscaping improvements and trees, etc. to be constructed to ensure that there are no conflicts among the proposed and existing improvements.

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73. Geotechnical Report. Applicant/Developer shall
submit a Design Level Geotechnical Report, which
includes street pavement sections, grading and
additional information and/or clarifications as
determined by the City Engineer.

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74. Ownership and Maintenance of Improvements.

Applicant/Developer shall submit an Ownership and
Maintenance Exhibit for review and approval by
Planning Division and Public Works Department. Terms
of maintenance are subject to review and approval by
the City Engineer.

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75. Building Pads, Slopes and Walls.

Applicant/Developer shall provide the Public Works
Department with a letter from a registered civil engineer or surveyor stating that the building pads have been
graded to within 0.1 feet of the grades shown on the
approved Grading Plans, and that the top & toe of banks and retaining walls are at the locations shown on the
approved Grading Plans.

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76. Approved Plan Files. Applicant/Developer shall
provide the Public Works Department a PDF format file
of approved site plans, including grading, improvement, landscaping & irrigation, joint trench and lighting.

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77. Master Files. Applicant/Developer shall provide the Public Works Department a digital vectorized file of the “master” files for the project, in a format acceptable to the City Engineer. Digital raster copies are not
acceptable. The digital vectorized files shall be in
AutoCAD 14 or higher drawing format. All objects and
entities in layers shall be colored by layer and named in English. All submitted drawings shall use the Global
Coordinate System of USA, California, NAD 83
California State Plane, Zone III, and U.S. foot.

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78. Environmental Services Files. Applicant/Developer
shall provide to the Public Works Department GIS shape
files, provided in a format acceptable to the City, all MRP Provision C.3 stormwater features, trash capture
devices, mitigation measures, wetlands, v-ditches and
public waste containers.

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79. SB 1383 Compliance Reporting. To comply with SB
1383, applicant shall provide to the Public Works
Department records indicating where SB 1383 compliant
mulch or compost was applied in the project, the source and type of product, quantity of each product, and
invoices demonstrating procurement.

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Improvements
/ building
occupancy
PUBLIC WORKS – EASEMENTS AND ACCESS RIGHTS

80. Dedications. Applicant shall dedicate all rights-of-way and easement dedications required by these conditions
or determined necessary by the City Engineer.

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81. Public Service Easements. A Public Service Easement (PSE) shall be dedicated along the project’s frontage to allow for the proper placement of public utility vaults, boxes, appurtenances or similar items behind the backof-sidewalk. Private improvements such as fences, gates or trellises shall not be located within the PSE.

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82. Emergency Vehicle Access Easements.

Applicant/Developer shall dedicate Emergency Vehicle
Access Easements (EVAE) over the clear pavement
width of all drive aisles as required by the Alameda
County Fire Department and City Engineer.

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83. Abandonment of Easements. Applicant/Developer
shall obtain abandonment from all applicable public
agencies of existing easements and rights-of-way within the project site that will no longer be used. Prior to
completion of abandonment, the improvement plans
may be approved if the Applicant/Developer can
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that the abandonment process has been initiated.

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84. Acquisition of Easements. Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for obtaining all onsite and offsite
easements, and/or obtain rights-of-entry from the
adjacent property owners for any improvements not
located on their property. The Applicant/Developer shall prepare all required documentation for dedication of all easements on-site and off-site. The easements and/or
rights-of-entry shall be in writing and copies furnished to the Public Works Department.

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85. Approval by Others. Applicant/Developer will be
responsible for submittals and reviews to obtain the
approvals of all applicable non-City agencies.

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PUBLIC WORKS – GRADING

86. Grading Plan. The Grading Plan shall be in
conformance with the recommendation of the
Geotechnical Report, the approved Site Development
Review, and the City design standards & ordinances. In
case of conflict between the soil engineer’s
recommendation and the City ordinances, the City
Engineer shall determine which shall apply.

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87. Geotechnical Engineer Review and Approval. The
Project Geotechnical Engineer shall be retained to
review all final grading plans and specifications. The
Project Geotechnical Engineer shall approve all grading plans prior to City approval.

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88. Grading Off-Haul. The disposal site and haul truck
route for any off-haul dirt materials shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the
issuance of a Grading Permit. If the Applicant/Developer does not own the parcel on which the proposed disposal
site is located, the Applicant/Developer shall provide the City with a Letter of Consent signed by the current
owner, approving the placement of off-haul material on
their parcel. A Grading Plan may be required for the
placement of the off-haul material.

A Transportation Permit or Encroachment Permit may
be required for the haul route, as determined by the City Engineer, which shall include a pre- and post-hauling
survey of the pavement condition. Applicant/Developer
shall be responsible for repairing damaged pavement
due to hauling operations, as determined by the City
Engineer.

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89. Erosion Control Plan. A detailed Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be included with the Grading Plan
submittal. The plan shall include detailed design,
location, and maintenance criteria of all erosion and
sedimentation control measures. The plan shall also
address site housekeeping best management practices.

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90. Demolition Plan. Applicant/Developer’s Civil Engineer shall prepare a demolition plan for the project, which shall be submitted concurrent with the improvement plan
package. The demolition plan shall address the following:
• Pavement demolition, including streetlights and
landscaped median islands
• Landscaping and irrigation
• Fencing to be removed and fencing to remain
Any items to be saved in place and or protected, such as trees, water meters, sewer cleanouts, drainage inlets or backflow prevention devices.

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PUBLIC WORKS - STORM DRAINAGE & OTHER UTILITIES

91. On-Site Storm Drain System. Storm drainage for the
10-year storm event shall be collected on-site and
conveyed through storm drains to the public storm drain system. Show the size and location of existing and
proposed storm drains and catch basins on the site plan.

Show the size and location of public storm drain lines
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92. Overland Release. Grading and drainage shall be
designed so that surplus drainage (above and beyond
that of the 10-year storm event) not collected in site
catch basins, is directed overland so as not to cause
flooding of existing or proposed buildings.

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93. Storm Drain Easements. Private storm drain
easements and maintenance roads shall be provided for
all private storm drains or ditches that are located on private property. The Applicant/Developer shall be
responsible for the acquisition of all storm drain
easements from offsite property owners which are
required for the connection and maintenance of all offsite storm drainage improvements.

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94. Storm Drain Inlet Markers. All public and private storm drain inlets must be marked with storm drain markers
that read: “No dumping, drains to creek,” and a note shall be shown on the improvement plans. The markers may
be purchased from the Public Work Department.

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95. Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrant locations shall be approved by the Alameda County Fire Department. A raised
reflector blue traffic marker shall be installed in the street opposite each hydrant, and shown on the signing &
striping plan.

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96. Dry Utilities. Applicant/Developer shall construct gas, electric, telephone, cable TV, and communication
improvements within the fronting streets and as
necessary to serve the project and the future adjacent
parcels as approved by the City Engineer and the
various Public Utility agencies.

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97. Dry Utility Locations. All electric, telephone, cable TV, and communications utilities, shall be placed
underground in accordance with the City policies and
ordinances. All utilities shall be located and provided within public utility easements or public services
easements and sized to meet utility company standards.

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98. Utility Vaults and Boxes. All utility vaults, boxes, and structures, unless specifically approved otherwise by the City Engineer, shall be underground and placed in
landscaped areas and screened from public view.

Landscape drawings shall be submitted to the City
showing the location of all utility vaults, boxes, and
structures and adjacent landscape features and
plantings. The Joint Trench Plans shall be submitted
along with the grading and/or improvement plans.

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PUBLIC WORKS- STREET IMPROVEMENTS

99. Public Improvements. The public improvements shall
be constructed generally as shown on the Site
Development Review. However, the approval of the Site
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design of the drainage, traffic circulation, parking,
stormwater treatment, sidewalks and street
improvements.

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100. Public Improvement Conformance. All public
improvements shall conform to the City of Dublin
Standard Plans, current practices, and design
requirements and as approved by the City Engineer.

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101. Pavement Structural Sections. Asphalt concrete
pavement sections within the public right-of-way shall be designed using the Caltrans method for flexible
pavement design (including the asphalt factor of safety), an assumed R-Value of 5. Final pavement sections shall
be based on the actual R-Value obtained from pavement
subgrade.

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102. Decorative Pavement. Any decorative pavers/paving
installed within City right-of-way shall be done to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Where decorative
paving is installed at signalized intersections, preformed traffic signal loops shall be put under the decorative pavement. Decorative pavements shall not
interfere with the placement of traffic control devices, including pavement markings. All turn lane stripes, stop bars and crosswalks shall be delineated with concrete
bands or colored pavers to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Maintenance costs of decorative paving
installed within the public right-of-way along the project frontage shall be the responsibility of the
Applicant/Developer or future property owner.

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103. Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk. Applicant/Developer shall remove and replace damaged, hazardous, or
nonstandard curb, gutter and sidewalk along the project frontage. Contact the Public Works Department to mark
the existing curb, gutter and sidewalk that will need to be removed and replaced.

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104. Curb Ramps. City standard curb ramps are required at all intersections. All curb ramps shall include truncated domes and meet the most current City and ADA design
standards. Curb ramp locations shall be shown on the
plans.

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105. Visibility Triangle. All improvements within the sight visibility triangle at all intersections, including but not limited to walls and landscaping, shall be a maximum
height of 30” from the roadway surface elevation at the nearest lane.

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106. Traffic Signing and Striping. Applicant/Developer
shall install all traffic signage, striping, and pavement markings as required by the City Engineer. Signing
plans shall show street name and stop signs and any
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Striping plans shall show stop bars, lane lines and
channelization as necessary. Striping plans shall
distinguish between existing striping to be removed and new striping to be installed. All striping shall be
thermoplastic.

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107. Street Lighting. Street light standards and luminaries shall be designed and installed or relocated as
determined by the City Engineer. PW
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PUBLIC WORKS - CONSTRUCTION
108. Erosion Control Implementation. The Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan shall be implemented between
October 1st and April 30th unless otherwise allowed in
writing by the City Engineer. The Applicant/Developer
will be responsible for maintaining erosion and sediment control measures for one year following the City’s
acceptance of the improvements.

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109. Archaeological Finds. If archaeological materials are encountered during construction, construction within
100 ft of these materials shall be halted until a
professional Archaeologist certified by the Society of
California Archaeology (SCA) or the Society of
Professional Archaeology (SOPA) has had an
opportunity to evaluate the significance of the find and suggest appropriate mitigation measures.

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110. Construction Activities. Construction activities,
including the idling, maintenance, and warming up of
equipment, shall be limited to Monday through Friday,
and non-City holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. except as otherwise approved by the City
Engineer. Extended hours or Saturday work will be
considered by the City Engineer on a case-by-case
basis. Note that the construction hours of operation
within the public right-of-way are more restrictive.

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111. Temporary Fencing. Temporary construction fencing
shall be installed along the construction work perimeter to separate the construction area from the public. All
construction activities shall be confined within the fenced area. Construction materials and/or equipment shall not be operated/stored outside of the fenced area or within the public right-of-way unless approved in advance by
the City Engineer.

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112. Construction Noise Management Plan.

Applicant/Developer shall prepare a construction noise
management plan that identifies measures to minimize
construction noise on surrounding developed properties.

The plan shall include hours of construction operation, use of mufflers on construction equipment, speed limit
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provided prior to project construction.
113. Traffic Control Plan. Closing of any existing pedestrian pathway and/or sidewalk during construction shall be
implemented through a City-approved Traffic Control
Plan and shall be done with the goal of minimizing the
impact on pedestrian circulation.

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114. Construction Traffic Interface Plan.

Applicant/Developer shall prepare a plan for
construction traffic interface with public traffic on any existing public street. Construction traffic and parking may be subject to specific requirements by the City
Engineer. Lane Closures on Dublin Boulevard are only
permitted between 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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115. Pest Control. Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for controlling any rodent, mosquito, or other pest
problem due to construction activities.

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116. Dust Control Measures. Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for watering or other dust-palliative
measures to control dust as conditions warrant or as
directed by the City Engineer.

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117. Dust Control/Street Sweeping. Applicant/Developer
shall provide adequate dust control measures at all
times during the grading and hauling operations. All
trucks hauling export and import materials shall be
provided with tarp cover at all times. Spillage of haul materials and mud-tracking on the haul routes shall be
prevented at all times. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for sweeping of streets within, surrounding and adjacent to the project, as well as along the haul
route, if it is determined that the tracking or accumulation of material on the streets is due to its construction
activities.

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118. Construction Traffic and Parking. All constructionrelated parking shall be off-street in an area provided by the Applicant/Developer. Construction traffic and
parking shall be provided in a manner approved by the
City Engineer.

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PUBLIC WORKS – EROSION CONTROL & STORMWATER QUALITY
119. Stormwater Treatment. Consistent with Provision C.3 of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit
(MRP) Order No. R2-2022-0018, the
Applicant/Developer shall submit documentation
including construction drawings demonstrating all
stormwater treatment measures and hydromodification
requirements as applicable are met.

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implemented.

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121. Maintenance Access. Applicant shall design and
construct maintenance access to all stormwater
management measures and mitigation swales, as
appropriate. Maintenance access for equipment and
personnel to overflow risers, cleanouts and other
structures is required. The final number, location, width, and surfacing of maintenance access points from public
or private streets is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

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122. Green Stormwater Infrastructure. The
Applicant/Developer shall incorporate Green
Infrastructure facilities within the public rights-of-way of newly constructed or widened streets, subject to the
review of the Public Works Department. Green
Stormwater Infrastructure facilities include, but are not limited to: infiltration basins, bioretention facilities, pervious pavements, etc.

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Permit
Issuance
123. NOI and SWPPP. Prior to any clearing or grading,
Applicant/Developer shall provide the City evidence that a Notice of Intent (NOI) has been sent to the California State Water Resources Control Board per the
requirements of the NPDES. A copy of the Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be provided to
the Public Works Department and be kept at the
construction site.

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124. SWPPP. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) shall identify the Best Management Practices
(BMPs) appropriate to the project construction activities.

The SWPPP shall include the erosion and sediment
control measures in accordance with the regulations
outlined in the most current version of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Erosion and Sediment
Control Handbook or State Construction Best
Management Practices Handbook. The
Applicant/Developer is responsible for ensuring that all contractors implement all storm water pollution
prevention measures in the SWPPP.

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SWPPP to be
Prepared
Prior to
Grading
Permit
Issuance;
Implementatio
n Prior to Start
of
Construction
and On-going
as needed
125. Stormwater Management Plan. A final Stormwater
Management Plan shall be submitted for review and
approval by the City Engineer. Approval is subject to the Applicant/Developer providing the necessary plans,
details, and calculations that demonstrate the plan
complies with the standards issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and Alameda
Countywide Clean Water Program. Landscape Based
Stormwater Management Measures shall be irrigated,
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Issuance
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126. SB 1383 Compliance. To comply with SB 1383
procurement requirements, all mulch and compost used
in stormwater management measures and general
landscape areas shall meet SB 1383 procurement
requirements. Specifically, compost must be produced
at a permitted composting facility; digestate, biosolids, manure and mulch do not qualify as compost. Eligible
mulch must be derived from organic materials and be
produced at a permitted transfer station, landfill, or
composting facility. Examples of allowed compost
include arbor mulch and composted mulch.

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127. Trash Capture. The project must include appropriate full trash capture devices for both private and public
improvements. Specific details on the trash capture
devices selected are required on the construction plan
set demonstrating how MRP Provision C.10 (trash
capture) requirements are met. A list of approved full
trash capture devices may be found at the California
Stormwater Quality Association website at the following link: https://www.casqa.org/resources/trash/certifiedfull-capture-system-trash-treatment-control-devices.

Please note that lead time for trash capture device
delivery can be substantial. The applicant/contractor
shall plan accordingly.

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128. Phased Construction and Stormwater Management
Measures. Required stormwater treatment,
hydromodification management, and trash capture
devices shall be installed concurrent with construction of the first phase of improvements. Temporary facilities are not permitted.

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PUBLIC WORKS – ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
129. Drive Aisle Width. The parking lot aisles shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide to allow for adequate onsite
vehicle circulation for cars, trucks, and emergency
vehicles.

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130. Vehicle Parking. All on-site vehicle parking spaces shall conform to the following:
a. All parking spaces shall be double striped using fourinch white lines set two feet apart in accordance with City Standards and DMC 8.76.070.A.17.
b. Twelve-inch-wide concrete step-out curbs shall be
constructed at each parking space where one or both
sides abut a landscaped area or planter.
c. Where wheel stops are shown, individual six-foot
long wheel stops shall be provided within each
parking space in accordance with City Standards.
d. A minimum two-foot radius shall be provided at curb
returns and curb intersections where applicable.

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width per DMC Section 8.76.070.A.16.
f. Landscaped strips adjacent to parking stalls shall be unobstructed in order to allow for a minimum two-foot
vehicular overhang at front of vehicles.
131. Traffic Management Plan. The applicant shall make
necessary modification to the parking area or develop
and implement an on-site traffic management plan to
address any potential concerns that may be identified by site circulation review of the site for delivery vans and trucks. If an on-site traffic management plan is
developed, it should be pre- approved by Public Works
department.

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132. Onsite Signing and Striping Plan. A Traffic Signing and Striping Plan showing all proposed signing and
striping within on-site parking lots and drive aisles, shall be submitted for review and approval by the City
Engineer.

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133. Photometrics. The Applicant/Developer shall provide a complete photometrics plan for both onsite and frontage roadways. Include the complete data on photometrics,
including the High, Average and Minimum values for
illuminance and uniformity ratio.

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134. Project signs. All proposed project monument signs shall be placed on private property. Signs should be
located outside of any easement areas unless
specifically approved by the City Engineer. Any signage allowed to be located in an easement is subject to
removal and replacement at the expense of the
Developer/property owner if required by the easement
holder.

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135. Solid Waste Requirements. The Project must comply
with all requirements in Dublin Municipal Code Chapter

7.98, including the following requirements:

Install trash, recycling and organics collection containers at the entrance and exit of the property.

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136. Cigarette Butt Collection. Install and appropriately site cigarette butt collection containers for employee and
public use. PW/ESD
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Work Permit
Issuance
137. Garbage Truck Access. The applicant shall provide
plans and details on anticipated garbage truck access
and routes, in addition to example set-out diagrams for waste carts/bins placement on garbage day
demonstrating adequate space available for carts/bins.

Carts and bins shall not block street or driveway access.

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Building
Permit or Site
Work Permit
Issuance

PUBLIC WORKS - SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 29 of 35 138. Corrective Grading Plan. The Geotechnical Report
identifies areas of undocumented fill which shall be
removed and replaced with engineered fill. The
Applicant shall provide corrective grading plans for
removal and replacement of soil. The Public Works
Department may issue a separate grading permit for this work.

PW
Grading
Permit
Issuance
139. Access Easement. The Applicant shall dedicate an
access easement from the public right-of-way at Dublin
Boulevard to the existing City maintained storm drain
line located near the south side of the property, to allow the City maintenance access through the project site to the storm drain line.

PW Improvement
Plan Approval
140. Public Sidewalk Easement. The Applicant shall
dedicate a public sidewalk easement behind the public
right-of-way at Dublin Boulevard where the proposed
public sidewalk extends outside the right-of-way and
onto private property.

PW Improvement
Plan Approval
141. Easement Vacation. An existing easement is located within the parcel that will be in conflict with the location of the proposed building. The project shall provide
documentation to the City as needed for the existing
easement to be vacated. Vacation of the easement will
be required through the City Council process.

PW
Building
Permit
Issuance
142. Parking Lot Slopes. Slopes shall not exceed five
percent in parking lot areas. PW Improvement Plan Approval 143. Adjacent Properties. The Applicant is responsible to obtain written authorization from adjacent property
owners for any access needed through adjacent
properties, and any grading and improvements on
adjacent properties. A copy of written authorizations
shall be submitted to the Public Works Department prior to start of any work.

PW
Grading
Permit or
Building
Permit
Issuance
144. Traffic Study. The Applicant shall comply with the findings and recommendations of the traffic study,
including but not limited to maintaining the landscaping to provide the minimum sight distance for vehicles
exiting the project site and providing signage instructing drivers of trucks and other large vehicles that access into the project site is prohibited from the eastern driveway.

PW Improvement
Plan Approval
145. Public Sidewalk. The project shall provide a 10-footwide sidewalk separated from the curb by a five-foot landscape/amenities strip per Dublin Village Historic
Area Specific Plan along the project frontage at Dublin Boulevard, between the two driveways serving the site.

PW Improvement
Plan Approval
146. Bicycle Lane at Dublin Boulevard. The Applicant shall provide a six-foot-wide bicycle lane with a two-foot-wide buffer at Dublin Boulevard along the project frontage.

PW Improvement
Plan Approval
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Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 30 of 35 147. Bicycle Parking. The Applicant shall provide 12 shortterm bicycle parking spaces and 12 long-term bicycle parking spaces onsite. PW
Building
Permit
Issuance and
Grading
Permit
Issuance
148. Landscape Features within Public Right-of-Way. The Property Owner shall enter into an “Agreement for Long
Term Encroachment for Landscape Features” with the
City to require the Property Owner to maintain the
sidewalk, landscape, irrigation and any decorative
features within public right-of-way along the project
frontage, including but not limited to any decorative
pavements, stormwater treatments and trash capture
devices. The Agreement shall identify the ownership of
the special features and maintenance responsibilities.

The Property Owner will be responsible for maintaining
the surface of all decorative pavements including
restoration required as the result of utility repairs.

PW
Grading
Permit or
Encroachment
Permit
Issuance
149. Stormwater Management Report. Provide a
Stormwater Management Report including narrative of
existing and proposed conditions, explaining how
stormwater treatment, hydromodification and trash
capture requirements are being met. The report shall
also include exhibits, plans and sizing calculations.

PW/ESD
Building
Permit
Issuance and
Grading
Permit
Issuance
150. Bubble-Up Structures. Bubble-ups are discouraged. If bubble-ups are needed, they shall be placed outside of
the bioretention area (e.g. adjacent to the stormwater
treatment facility, not in the treatment soil).

PW/ESD
Approval of
Improvement
Plans
151. Irrigation at Stormwater Treatment Areas.

Stormwater treatment areas are required to be irrigated, be on a separate irrigation controller from the traditional landscape and meet WELO requirements.

PW/ESD
Approval of
Improvement
and
Landscape
Plans
152. ReScape California Landscape Design. All publicly
owned landscape (e.g. parks, right of way, etc.) shall be designed and rated to meet ReScape standards. The
applicant is encouraged to design all other landscape
areas according to ReScape Landscape standards.

PW/ESD
Building
Permit
Issuance and
Grading
Permit
Issuance
153. Street Restoration. A pavement treatment, such as
slurry seal or grind and overlay, will be required within the public streets fronting the site as determined by the Public Works Department. The type and limits of the
pavement treatment shall be determined by the City
Engineer based upon the number and proximity of
trench cuts, extent of frontage and median
improvements, extent of pavement striping and
restriping, excessive wear and tear/damage due to
construction traffic, etc.

PW
Certificate of
Occupancy or
Acceptance of
Improvements
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Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 31 of 35 154. Overhead Utilities. Existing overhead utilities shall be placed underground as generally shown on the
approved Site Development Plans. All new utilities shall be placed underground.

PW
Grading
Permit or
Encroachment
Permit
Issuance
155. Hydromodification Management Standards. This
project is subject to hydromodification management
measures. The Applicant/Developer shall review the
Bay Area Hydrology Model (BAHM) Review Worksheet
for all projects that must meet Hydromodification
Management Standards. The worksheet is available on
the City’s website at the following webpage:
http://dublin.ca.gov/1656/
PW
Grading
Permit or
Encroachment
Permit
Issuance
156. Waste Enclosure. The waste enclosure shall meet all of the requirements set forth within the Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.98, including but not limited to providing sewer and water hook-ups. The improvement plans
and/or building permit plans shall show additional
information demonstrating these requirements are met.

A standard plan for the waste enclosure can be
downloaded at https://dublin.ca.gov/341/StandardPlans in the “Stormwater Measures” section. A pedestrian accessible path of travel shall be provided for employees from the building to the waste enclosure in
conformance with current accessibility requirements.

PW/ESD
Building
Permit
Issuance and
Grading
Permit
Issuance
157. PCBs Demolition Ordinance. The applicant shall
provide all screening and testing forms required to
comply with Chapter 7.29 of the Dublin Municipal Code,
Management of Polychlorinated Biphenyls during the
Building Demolition Process. Forms and additional
resources may be found at
https://dublin.ca.gov/2113/PCBs-Building-DemolitionOrdinance.

PW/ESD
Prior to
issuance of
Demolition
Permit
158. Mitigation Measures. The applicant shall provide to the Planning Division and the Public Works Department a
copy of the mitigation measures maintenance manual
and schedule for reference, including maintenance
procedures and protocols to follow after mitigation
reporting is complete.

PW/ESD Acceptance of
Improvements
159. Fair Share Contribution. The Applicant shall pay a fair share contribution in the amount of $210,000 towards
the construction of a 12-foot-wide Class I trail and a fivefoot-wide buffer from the roadway on the north side of Dublin Boulevard between Silvergate Drive and Hansen
Drive along the project frontage.

PW
Building
Permit
Issuance
160. Traffic Signal Modification. The Applicant shall
coordinate with the City for traffic signal modifications including signal pole upgrades at the northeast and
southwest corners, ADA compliant pedestrian push
buttons, pedestrian countdown signal heads,
PW Improvement
Plan Approval
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Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 32 of 35 appropriate vehicle signal heads to provide north-south split phasing, two Iteris vehicle detection cameras for Dublin Boulevard approaches, and project entry
driveway conductor loops at the intersection of Dublin
Boulevard and Hansen Drive, as generally shown on the
approved SDR plans, to the satisfaction of the City
Traffic Engineer.

DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT
161. Regulations that apply to development projects. The regulations that apply to development projects are
codified in: the Dublin San Ramon Services District
Code; the DSRSD “Standard Procedures, Specifications
and Drawings for Design and Installation of Water and
Wastewater Facilities” as amended from time to time; all applicable DSRSD Master Plans and all DSRSD
policies. Prior to issuance of any building permit,
complete improvement plans shall be submitted to
DSRSD that conform to the pertinent documents.

DSRSD Building
Permit
Issuance
162. Fees. Planning and review fees, inspection fees, and fees associated with a wastewater discharge permit
shall be paid to DSRSD in accordance with the rates and schedules and at time of payment as established in the
DSRSD Code. Planning and review fees are due after
the 1st submittal of plans. Construction Permit and
Inspection Fees are due prior to the issuance of a
Construction Permit. Capacity Reserve Fees are due
before the water meter can be set or the connection to
the sewer system.

DSRSD Permit
Submittal and
Construction
Permit
Issuance
163. District Review and Acceptance. Prior to issuance of any building permit by the City; or any Building Permit or Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon Services
District, all improvement plans for DSRSD facilities shall be signed by the District Engineer. Each drawing of
improvement plans for DSRSD facilities shall contain a
signature block for the District Engineer indicating
approval of the sanitary sewer and/or water facilities
shown. Prior to approval by the District Engineer, the
applicant shall pay all required DSRSD fees, and provide an engineer’s estimate of construction costs for the
sewer and water systems, a faithful performance bond,
and a comprehensive general liability insurance policy in the amounts and forms that are acceptable to DSRSD.

The applicant shall allow at least 15 working days for
final improvement drawing review by DSRSD before
signature by the District Engineer.

DSRSD Building
Permit
Issuance or
Construction
Permit
Issuance
164. Easements. All easement dedications for DSRSD
facilities shall be by separate instrument irrevocably
offered to DSRSD or by offer of dedication on the Final Map. Prior to approval by the City for Recordation, the DSRSD Building
Permit
Issuance or
Construction
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Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 33 of 35 Final Map shall be submitted to and approved by
DSRSD for easement locations, widths, and restrictions.

Permit
Issuance
165. Installation in Main Thoroughfares. Where the narrow width of a proposed alley or cul-de-sac is so restrictive that the standard separation requirements for water
mains and sewer mains cannot be maintained, the water
and sewer mains shall be installed within main
thoroughfares, outside of alleyways or cul-de-sacs.

Water and sewer mains may not be installed within
courtyards. Water meters shall be installed around the
outer perimeter of buildings. Installation of water lines from the meter to each unit shall be documented and
submitted to the District.

DSRSD Building
Permit
Issuance or
Construction
Permit
Issuance
166. Provide Sufficient Capacity. All mains shall be sized to provide sufficient capacity to accommodate future flow
demands in addition to each development project's
demand. Layout and sizing of mains shall be in
conformance with DSRSD utility master planning.

DSRSD Approval of
Improvement
Plans
167. Submission of Proposed Easements. Prior to
approval by the City of a grading permit or a site
development permit, the locations and widths of all
proposed easement dedications for water and sewer
lines shall be submitted to and approved by DSRSD.

DSRSD Grading
Permit
Issuance
168. Locate facilities in public streets. Water and sewer mains shall be located in public streets rather than in offstreet locations to the fullest extent possible. If unavoidable, then sewer or water easements must be
established over the alignment of each sewer or water
main in an off-street or private street location to provide access for future maintenance and/or replacement.

DSRSD Approval of
Improvement
Plans
169. Looped or Interconnect Pipelines. Domestic and fire protection waterline systems for Tracts or Commercial
Developments shall be designed to be looped or
interconnected to avoid dead end sections in
accordance with requirements of the DSRSD Standard
Specifications and sound engineering practice.

DSRSD Approval of
Improvement
Plans
170. Sewers to operate by gravity flow. Sewers shall be designed to operate by gravity flow to DSRSD’s existing sanitary sewer system. Pumping of sewage is
discouraged and may only be allowed under extreme
circumstances following a case by case review with
DSRSD staff. Any pumping station will require specific
review and approval by DSRSD of preliminary design
reports, design criteria, and final plans and
specifications. The DSRSD reserves the right to require payment of present worth 30-year operations and
maintenance costs as well as other conditions within a
separate agreement with the applicant for any project
that requires a pumping station.

DSRSD Approval of
Improvement
Plans
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Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 34 of 35 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:
171. Water and/or Sewer Capacity Demands. This project
will be analyzed by DSRSD to determine if it represents additional water and/or sewer capacity demands on the
District. Applicant will be required to pay all incremental capacity reserve fees for water and sewer services as
required by the project demands. All capacity reserve
fees must be paid prior to installation of a water meter for water. If a water meter is not required, the capacity reserve fee shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit. The District may not approve the building permit until capacity reserve fees are paid.

DSRSD Building
Permit
Issuance or
Construction
Permit
Issuance
172. Obtain Permit to Construct. No sewer line or waterline construction shall be permitted unless the proper utility construction permit has been issued by DSRSD. A
construction permit will only be issued after all of the items in Condition No. 2 have been satisfied.

DSRSD Building
Permit
Issuance or
Construction
Permit
Issuance
173. Backflow Prevention Devices/Double Detector
Check Valves. Above ground backflow prevention
devices/double detector check valves shall be installed on fire protection systems connected to the DSRSD
water main. The applicant shall collaborate with the Fire Department and with DSRSD to size and configure its
fire system.

DSRSD Approval of
Improvement
Plans
174. Recycled Water Improvements. Improvement plans
shall include recycled water improvements as required
by DSRSD. Services for landscape irrigation shall
connect to recycled water mains. Applicant must obtain
a copy of the DSRSD Recycled Water Use Guidelines
and conform to the requirements therein. Availability of Recycled Water to be determined by District.

DSRSD Approval of
Improvement
Plans
175. General Condition. Fire hydrants shall not be located behind a backflow prevention device and shall be
connected directly to a DSRSD water main.

DSRSD Approval of
Improvement
Plans
176. Trash Enclosures. If trash enclosures are required to drain to the sanitary sewer system, grease interceptors shall be connected downstream of the drain and
installed near the trash enclosure area. The trash
enclosure shall be roofed and graded to minimize
rainwater or stormwater from entering the drain within
the trash enclosure.

DSRSD Building
Permit
Issuance or
Construction
Permit
Issuance
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Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 35 of 35 ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT

CITY COUNCIL

Agenda Item 8.1
DATE: March 19, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Citywide Tree Report
Prepared by: Debbie Bell, Public Works Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council will receive a report on the status of City trees at public facilities, parks, and streets.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the report.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

DESCRIPTION:

Background
In February 2017, the City Council received a Citywide Tree Report which indicated the City owned 12,700 trees and budgeted approximately $185,000 annually for tree maintenance funded by the General Fund. Typical tree maintenance efforts focused on pruning City trees about every five years depending on the tree species and growth cycles, and emergency tree removals.

Budgeted funds did not specifically include funding to replace trees.

Recognizing the need to replace City trees, the City Council included in the Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget an additional $100,000 for tree replacement with the intent of also including $50,000 annually in the next three budget years for the same purpose. From Fiscal Year 2017-18 through Fiscal Year 2021-22, $250,000 was spent to replace 545 trees, in locations that required removal of 253 stumps and 62 dead or dying trees.

Current City Tree Status
The Public Works Department maintains a tree inventory and maintenance history in a 930

Geographic Information System (GIS) database. The database includes tree location, species, age (if known), approximate height and trunk diameter, approximate value, and maintenance history.

The database also identifies sites as ‘vacant’ at locations at which there once was a tree, but for a variety of reasons, no tree exists today. Based on this data, nearly 13,900 trees have been identified as City-owned and City-maintained. Approximately 6,100 of these trees are in Cityowned parks and City-owned properties and 7,800 trees are in public street rights-of way. The City's tree inventory is valued at approximately $23,000,000.

Tree Benefits and Tree City USA Designation
Trees provide many benefits to the community and are important assets to the City. Trees improve air and water quality, lower heating and cooling costs, clean the air, produce oxygen, reduce storm water runoff, reduce traffic speeds, provide shade, and provide wildlife habitat.

Trees also increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify the community.

The City of Dublin is recognized as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation, by meeting certain requirements that include having a tree ordinance, spending at least two dollars per capita on urban forestry, and observing Arbor Day. Tree City USA recognition indicates that the City emphasizes robust tree maintenance and urban forest management programs.

City Replanting Best Practices
The City follows tree replanting best practices, including selection of appropriate species, proper planting techniques, accounting for environmental conditions, and consideration of budget constraints. A certified arborist provides site-specific recommendations to determine timing and replacement procedures. Ideally, trees are replaced during the season with the highest likelihood of success and in locations that are appropriate for replanting. This means the site of a fallen tree could remain vacant for several months to avoid planting in the wrong season or a site could remain permanently vacant based on soil quality, available space, proximity to utilities, and other limiting site-specific factors. Based on funding availability, the City prioritizes planting locations in areas with low tree canopy coverage, high pedestrian traffic, or environmental restoration needs.

Tree Removal
Trees are typically removed only if there are extenuating circumstances or concerns, such as a dead tree, a structural deficiency, signs of illness or disease, or proximity to something that could render the tree a hazard. The City uses the services of a certified arborist to evaluate trees proposed or requested for removal. The arborist provides recommendations based on a site evaluation of the tree.
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Drought
Prior to last winter, California experienced a significant drought that had a detrimental effect on trees. In 2017, Staff estimated the City might expect as many as 10% (approximately 1,300) of the City's tree inventory to perish as a direct result of the drought through 2027. The exact number of trees that Dublin has lost or will lose due to the drought is difficult to ascertain as trees can often take several years to die off. Some City trees have perished due to drought stress, and some are in a state of decline due to drought stress and may eventually die off. Other trees may rebound from two years of wet winters and the lifting of watering restrictions.

Recycled Water
Much of Dublin's irrigation systems utilize recycled (reclaimed) water infrastructure. While treated to a high standard, recycled water contains some residual total dissolved solids (TDS) and salinity (salt). Some tree species do not perform well over the long term when irrigated with recycled water. For example, redwood trees are particularly sensitive to the trace amount of salt content in recycled water. Landscaped areas converted to recycled water in our community have seen redwood trees die off or show significant signs of decline. As a result, redwood trees are no longer selected for planting in areas that use recycled water for irrigation.

Storm and Accident Loss
Trees are vulnerable to damage during extreme weather events. During the 2022-2023 winter storms and high-wind events, the City lost approximately 55 trees. Some of these trees fell due to oversaturated soils and high winds. Other trees were damaged and then removed if deemed hazardous or if the extent of damage was such that the tree was determined to lack long term viability. In addition to weather-related damage, City trees are also lost throughout the year from damage or knock-downs due to automobile related accidents.

Current Tree Inventory and Replacement Needs
The City currently owns and maintains approximately 13,900 trees. Since 2017, over 1,200 new trees have been planted, increasing the City’s tree maintenance responsibilities. Additionally, the cost of tree maintenance has risen significantly since 2017 due to several economic factors, including increases to the prevailing wage for tree maintenance laborers. Currently, the City budgets approximately $350,000 annually for regular tree maintenance at all City buildings, parks, and streets. The budget provides for pruning and trimming (each tree is scheduled for pruning once every five years), emergency response efforts, hazardous tree removals, and tree replacements. Although the tree budget has increased since 2017, the funding has not allowed for replacement and replanting of each tree that is lost annually.

The City’s GIS database currently indicates the need for tree replacement at 1,530 sites, which includes 230 locations where tree or stump removal is also needed. While costs vary, the average cost to replace a tree is approximately $415 per site, including labor. As such, the total cost to plant trees at every site would be approximately $640,000.

Funding
The City has relied upon the General Fund to cover the expenses associated with tree maintenance and replacement. Grant funding may be an opportunity to fund City tree efforts. Recent treerelated grants available to local governments have been highly competitive and often give 932

preference to communities that are economically disadvantaged, distressed, or lack parkland and natural open space areas. Other grants have focused on forest health, wildfire resilience, and green schoolyards. Staff will continue to review and pursue appropriate grant funding opportunities to support City tree maintenance efforts.

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:

None.

NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:

The City Council Agenda was posted.

ATTACHMENTS:

None.
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Citywide Tree Report
March 19, 2024
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Overview

1. City Tree Inventory

2. Tree Maintenance Program

3. 2017-2022 Tree Replacements

4. Current Tree Replanting Efforts
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City Tree Inventory
• 13,900 Trees Citywide
– 6,100 in Parks and Properties
– 7,800 in Public Right of Ways
• Current Tree Inventory – Estimated $23M
• Tree City USA Recognition
• Current Tree Maintenance Operating Budget:
$350K/year
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Tree Maintenance Program
– Five-Year Maintenance Cycle
– Emergency Response: Storm and Vehicle Damage
– Hazardous Tree Removals: Dead, Structurally
Deficient, Etc.
– Tree Replacements: Species, Site, Season
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Tree Maintenance Program
• Drought – expected 10% loss (1,300 trees)
– Trees often take years to show signs of decline
– Stressed trees become more susceptible to
diseases and pests
• Recycle Water
– Over 90% of all public landscaping irrigation
– Some species are sensitive (Redwoods, Pines)
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2017-2022 Tree Replacement Effort
• City Council included $250k budget to replace
missing trees over 5 years
• All funds spent and 545 Trees replaced
– Included stump and dead/dying tree removals
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Current Tree Replanting Needs
• Estimated 1,530 Vacant Tree Sites
– Replacement Cost: ~$415/per tree
– Approx Budget: ~$640k for 1,530 trees
– Analysis to Determine Locations and Species
• General Fund or Grants
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Replanting Opportunities
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Conclusion

1. Approx 14k City Maintained Trees

2. Maintenance Budget: $375/year

3. Spent Approx $250k to Replant 545 Trees

4. 1,500 Vacant Tree Locations – not all
appropriate to replace
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Questions
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