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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
A. If relocation of an existing public facility becomes necessary due to a conflict with the developer's new improvements, then the cost of said relocation shall be borne by the developer.
B. Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, ordinances and resolutions.
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
A. The Developer agrees to defend and indemnify and hold City, its officers, agents, employees, officials and representatives free and harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, attorneys' fees, injuries, costs, and liabilities arising from any suit for damages or for equitable or injunctive relief which is filed by a third party against the City by reason of its approval of developer's project.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING DIVISION
BD1. Prior to overall construction permit application, submit to the Santa Clara Building Division, 2 copies of an addressing diagram request, to be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. The addressing diagram(s) shall include all proposed streets and all building floor plans. The addressing diagram(s) shall conform to Santa Clara City Manager Directive #5; Street Name and Building Number Changes, and Santa Clara Building Division Address Policy For Residential and Commercial Developments. The addressing diagram(s) shall indicate all unit numbers to be based off established streets, not alleys nor access-ways to garages. Allow a minimum of 10 working days for initial staff review. Please note city staff policy that existing site addresses typically are retired. Provide digital pdf printed from design software, not scanned from printed paper sheet.
a. Any building or structure that is demolished shall have its address retired and a new address/s shall be issued for the project.
BD2. The construction permit application drawings submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include a copy of the latest Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Zone Map:
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
. The project drawings shall indicate how the project complies with the Santa Clara Flood Damage Prevention Code.
a. FEMA Flood Zone map designations and requirements are based on the map in effect at date of Building Permit issuance.
BD3. The construction permit application drawings submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program Low Impact Development (LID) practices http://www.scvurppp-w2k.com/nd_wp.shtml
. All projects that disturb more than one acre, or
projects that are part of a larger development that in total disturbs more than one acre, shall comply with the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program Best Management Practices (BMP): http://www.scvurppp-w2k.com/construction_bmp.shtml, and shall provide a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) by a certified Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD). All site drainage and grading permit applications submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include a city of Santa Clara "C3" data form, available on this web page:https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our- city/departments-g-z/public-works/environmental-programs/stormwater-pollution-prevention and will be routed to a contract consultant for review.
BD4. No California construction code review is being done at this time. The construction permit application drawings submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include an overall California Building Code analysis, including; proposed use and occupancy of all spaces (19' CBC Ch. 3), all building heights and areas (19' CBC Ch. 5), all proposed types of construction (19' CBC Ch. 6), all proposed fire and smoke protection features, including all types of all fire rated penetrations proposed (19' CBC Ch. 7), all proposed interior finishes fire resistance (19' CBC Ch. 8), all fire protection systems proposed ________________________________________________________________________________ 2805 Bowers Avenue- PLN21-15069
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(19' CBC Ch. 9), and all means of egress proposed (19' CBC Ch. 10). -Noncombustible exterior wall, floor, and roof finishes are strongly encouraged.
• During construction retaining a single company to install all fire rated penetrations is highly recommended.
• The grade level lobbies shall be min.1 hour rated all sides and above. • All stair shafts shall be min. 1 hour rated.
• All elevator shafts shall be min. 1 hour rated.
• All trash chute shafts shall be min. 1 hour rated.
• Recommendation: provide a minimum of two trash chutes; one for recyclables, one for trash, each trash chute to be routed down to a grade level trash collection room. • Any trash rooms shall be min. 1 hour rated all sides and above.
BD5. The overall project construction permit application shall include the geotechnical, architectural, structural, energy, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings and calculations. Prior to the issuance of the overall project construction permit, a conditions of approval review meeting must be held in city hall, which meeting must be attended by the on-site field superintendent(s). The meeting will not be held without the attendance of the on-site field superintendent(s). The on-site grading permit shall be a separate permit application to the Building Division.
BD6. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy will not be routinely issued, and will be considered on a very limited basis only when there is a clear and compelling reason for city staff to consider a TCO. A TCO will be approved only after all applicable City staff have approved in writing; Planning, P.W./ Engineering, Fire Prev., Santa Clara Water, Silicon Valley Power, and any other applicable agencies such as the Santa Clara County Health Dept., with the Building Division being the final approval of all TCO.'s.
BD7. See Title 15 of the Santa Clara City Code for any amendments to the California Building Codes.
BD8. This project is subject to the provisions of the City of Santa Clara 2022 Reach Code, effective January 2022 See Ordinance No. 2034 and/or Title 15 of the Santa Clara City Code. a. Chp. 15.36 – Energy Code for “all electric” provisions for new construction. b. Chp. 15.38 – Green Building Code for additional Electric Vehicle Charging requirements for new construction.
HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
H1. In accordance with the Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.40, this project is subject to the Affordable Housing Ordinance requirements which may be met through payment of an impact fee of $2.59 per square foot. The estimated fees are calculated as follow: 243,778 sq ft (proposed) – 100,487 sq ft (existing to be demolished) x $2.59 = $371,123.69. Applicant shall pay impact fees prior to the issuance of the occupancy certificate of the building. Please note all fees are based on the current Municipal Fee Schedule effective at the time the Project is approved.
PLANNING DIVISION
P1. Obtain required permits and inspections from the Building Official and comply with the conditions thereof.
If this project involves land area of 1 acre or more, the developer shall file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the State Water Resources Control Board prior to issuance of any building permit for grading, or construction; a copy of the NOI shall be sent to the City Building Inspection Division. A storm water pollution prevention plan is also required with the NOI.
P2. Submit plans for final architectural review to the Architectural Committee and obtain architectural approval prior to issuance of building permits. Said plans to include, but not be limited to: site plans, floor plans, elevations, landscaping, trash enclosure details, lighting and signage. Landscaping installation shall meet City water conservation criteria in a manner acceptable to the Director of Community Development.
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P3. Project shall provide at least 5’ wide sidewalk and at least 4’ wide landscaping strip along Bowers Avenue along the project site.
P4. A Landscape plan showing the tree protection plan and a replacement plan for review and approval by the City prior to any demolition, grading or other earthwork in the vicinity of the existing trees on the site.
Landscape plan to include type and size of proposed trees. Coordinate with the City Arborist for the type, location, installation and maintenance of large canopy street trees fronting the project site along the public right-of-way. Type and size of tree replacement on project site shall be at the direction of the City Arborist and require Planning Division review and approval. Installation of r oot barriers and super -soil may be required with the installation of trees where electric, water, and sewer utilities are in proximity.
P5. Project site landscaping shall be maintained in good condition throughout the life of the Project and no trees shall be removed without City review and approval. Trees permitted by the City for removal shall be replaced at a 2:1 ratio with 24-inch box specimen tree, or equal alternative as approved by the Director of Community Development.
P6. A complete landscape plan that includes, type, size and location of all plant species shall be required as part of architectural review of the project. Review and approval of the complete landscape plan, including water conservation calculations and irrigation plan shall be required prior to issuance of building permits.
Installation of landscaping is required prior to occupancy permits.
P7. Commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential buildings must have enclosures for solid waste and recycling containers. The size and shape of the enc losure(s) must be adequate to serve the estimated solid waste and recycling needs and size of the building(s) onsite, and should be designed and located on the property so as to allow ease of access by collection vehicles. As a general rule, the size of the enclosure(s) for the recycling containers should be similar to the size of the trash enclosure(s) provided onsite. Roofed enclosures with masonry walls and solid metal gates are the preferred design. Any required enclosure fencing (trash area, utility eq uipment, etc.) if not see- thru, shall have a six (6) inch opening along the bottom for clear visibility. Any gates or access doors to these enclosures shall be locked.
P8. The noise levels from the proposed use shall be within the maximum permissible limits in Light Industrial (ML) zone per the City’s Noise Ordinance.
P9. Building design shall incorporate measures to avoid bird strike.
P10. The Final Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) must be certified by a third -party consultant from SCVURPP’s current list of qualified consultants. Five copies of the approval letter from the certified third- party review (wet stamped and signed) must be submitted prior to the issuance of grading or building permit.
P11. Construction activity shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays for projects within 300 feet of a residential use and shall not be allowed on recognized State and Federal holidays.
P12. Prior to the issuance final occupancy, the applicant shall enter into Operations and Maintenance (O&M) agreement with the City. The project operator is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the SWMP and storm water BMPs consistent with the O&M agreement throughout the life of the project.
P13. The Developer shall comply with the Mitigations Monitoring and Reporting Program that will be identified in the Walsh Bowers Data Center Environmental Impact Report and shall be incorporated in the Conditions of Approval for this project.
P14. Developer is responsible for collection and pick -up of al l trash and debris on- site and adjacent public right-of-way.
FIRE
F1. Prior to building permit issuance, the lot line adjustment must be finalized.
F2. Prior to building permit application phased permitting/occupancy requests must be made.
F3. Prior to the start of construction, a Fire Safety during Construction and Demolition plan shall be submitted for review and approval.
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access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building. Equipment located in the generator and equipment yard may have to be removed and/or relocated to facilitate the required access.
F5. Prior to tenant improvement permits being issued, the Core & Shell permit must be finaled.
F6. Prior to the start of construction, fire protection water supplies and fire department access roadways shall be permitted, installed, and made serviceable prior to the start of construction.
F7. Prior to the issuance of the building permit, a permit for the emergency vehicle apparatus access roadways is required. Fire Department Access roadways shall be recorded as an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement (EVAE) on the final map. No other instruments will be considered as substitutions such as P.U.E, Ingress/Egress easements and/or City Right-of-Ways.
F8. Prior to building permit issuance, documentation that the minimum required fire flow of 3000-GPM can be met. Construction documents for the fire protection infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to plans, hydraulic calculations, and materials data packages shall be submitted for review and approval. This requirement does not supersede any requirements made by other City Departments and/or Divisions.
F9. Prior to building permit issuance, construction documents for the fire protection infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to plans, hydraulic calculations, and materials data packages shall be submitted for review and approval. A minimum of six (6) fire hydrants with an average spacing of 250 feet around the perimeter of the building with no point greater than 150 feet. Given the requirements, a greater number of fire hydrants may be required.
F10. Prior to building permit issuance, overhead utility, and power lines easements shall be undergrounded or relocated so not to be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building or structure to avoid the possibility of injury and equipment damage from electrical hazards.
F11. Prior to building permit issuance, a tree plan will need to be submitted in order to verify at full development trees do not exceed 30’ in height and do not impair an aerials apparatus to sweep the sides of a building.
F12. Prior to building permit issuance, other obstructions such as site lighting poles, bio-retention, equipment, and architectural features will be reviewed for compliance.
F13. Prior to building permit issuance, projections such as signposts, mailboxes, planter walls, and vegetation will be reviewed for items placed near the edge of the fire lanes where they can obstruct or be struck by portions of an emergency vehicle.
F14. Prior to the issuance of the building permit, construction documents for the fire department apparatus access roads are required submitted to the Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Division. Access roadways shall be provided to comply with all of the following requirements:
a. The “minimum” width of roadways for aerial apparatus is 26 feet. Ariel access roadways shall be located a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the protected building and positioned parallel to three sides of the building.
b. Fire access roadways shall have a “minimum” unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. Aerial apparatus access roads may require additional vertical clearance depending on the final design.
c. Fire access roadways shall be an all-weather surface designed to support the imposed load of fire apparatus with a gross vehicle weight of 75,000-pounds. d. Fire apparatus access roadways shall have a “minimum” inside turning radius of 36 feet or greater.
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e. Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent signage in accordance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC) “NO PARKING-FIRE LANE – CVC 22500.1”. In only specific circumstances, signage with “NO STOPPING-FIRE LANE – CVC 22500.1” may be used upon approval. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide by 18 inches high and have red letters on a white reflective background. The word “NO” shall be presented in a reverse color arrangement in the upper left-hand corner. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required.
f. All designated fire lanes with raised curbs shall be painted red. “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE” or “NO STOPPING – FIRE LANE” shall be in white paint, 6 inches in height with a minimum 1- inch stroke, except curb heights less than 6 inches may have reduced letter sizes for the vertical signage on the curb but shall not be less than 4 inches. Lettering shall be painted at an interval of every 25 feet.
g. Fire hydrants located on a public or private roadway shall have an unobstructed clearance of not less than 30 feet (15 feet on either side of the fire hydrant). Fire lane signage must comply with the California Vehicle Code and be installed per this standard. The curb in front of all fire hydrants located along roadways as reflected below shall be stripped, and/or provided signage with “NO STOPPING-FIRE LANE".
h. Divided double-gated entries shall have a clear width of 20 feet on both sides (e.g., entry and exit). The entries are required to be set back a minimum of 30 from the public roadway. i. Traffic calming devices are not permitted on any designated fire access roadway unless approved by the Fire Department.
F15. Prior to building permit issuance, design provisions shall be incorporated into the Building Permit set for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (ERRCS) equipment, including but not limited to rooms, shafts, and pathway survivability in accordance with the Fire Code, and Santa Clara Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System Standard shall be incorporated.
F16. Prior to building permit issuance, a separate fire department permit is required to be obtained for all gates installed on designated fire department access roads are required to electrically automatic powered gates. Gates shall be provided with an emergency battery power supplies or shall be a fail- safe design, allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or equipment.
Gates shall be equipped with a TOMAR Strobe Switch or 3M OPTICOM Detector to facilitate this override.
F17. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, Steps 1 through 3 summarized below must be addressed during the planning phase of the project:
a. Step 1 – A Hazardous Materials Closure (HMCP) for the existing building is required: This is a permit is issued by the Santa Clara Fire Department, Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Division. Hazardous materials closure plans are required for businesses that used, handled, or stored hazardous materials. While required prior to closing a business this is not always done by the business owner, and therefore should be part of the developer’s due diligence. The hazardous materials closure plan demonstrates that hazardous materials which were stored, dispensed, handled, or used in the facility/business are safely transported, disposed of, or reused in a manner that eliminates any threat to public health and the environment. b. Step 2 – Site Mitigation: Site mitigation is the cleanup or management of chemical contaminants in soil, soil vapor, or groundwater. The type and extent of contamination on site(s) govern which of the regulatory agencies noted below will supervise the cleanup. i. Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
ii. State Water Resources Control Board
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iii. Santa Clara County, Department of Environmental Health. c. Step 3 – Community Development, Building Division Demolition Application: For the majority of projects within the City of Santa Clara, Steps 1 and/or 2 described above need to be completed prior to proceeding to demolition application in order to avoid permit approval delays. The purpose of a demolition permit is to ensure that the parcel is clear of debris and other health hazard material (lead, asbestos, etc.) and that the utility connections have been plugged and sealed.
POLICE
PD1. A Coded Entry System is required for police access to enclosed parking lots and gated communities.
This can be accomplished with a coded key pad system or the Police Department Knox Box key system.
We understand security is a prime concern for the tenants of the project, which necessitates some sort of secure building and admittance process. By having either of these secure access systems for law enforcement, it will allow us to better respond to emergency situations should they arise in the development. Examples of these systems can be reviewed at the following projects:
2585 El Camino Real (Coded key pad access)
3555 Monroe Street (Knox box key access)
This is for the sliding entry gate into the private parking lot.
PD2. The developer shall meet the City of Santa Clara’s guidelines established for radio signal penetration, detailed in the Communications Department’s Public Safety Radio System Building Penetration Guidelines. The intended use of telecommunications sites shall be clearly and accurately stated in the use permit. The signal, of whatever nature, of any communications facility or system, shall in no way whatsoever interfere with or affect any police communication or police communication system.
PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING
E1. Obtain site clearance through Public Works Department prior to issuance of Building Permit. Site clearance will require payment of applicable development fees. Other requirements may be identified for compliance during the site clearance process. Contact Public Works Department at (408) 615-3000 for further information.
E2. All work within the public right-of-way and/or public easement, which is to be performed by the Developer/Owner, the general contractor, and all subcontractors shall be included within a Single Encroachment Permit issued by the City Public Works Department. Issuance of the Encroachment Permit and payment of all appropriate fees shall be completed prior to commencement of work, and all work under the permit shall be completed prior to issuance of occupancy permit.
E3. Submit public improvement plans prepared in accordance with City Public Works Department procedures which provide for the installation of public improvements. Plans shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to approval and recordation of final map and/or issuance of building permits.
E4. Damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk within the public right-of-way along property’s frontage shall be repaired or replaced (to the nearest score mark) in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer or his designee. The extents of said repair or replacement within the property frontage shall be at the discretion of the City Engineer or his designee.
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E5. The sanitary sewer (SS) discharge information (i.e., building use, square footage, point of connection to the public system, and 24-hour average and peak SS flow graphs for the peak day, showing average daily and peak daily SS flows) submitted by the developer was added to the City’s Sanitary Sewer Hydraulic Model (SSHM) to determine if there is enough SS conveyance capacity in the SS trunk system to accommodate the proposed development. The SSHM output indicates that there should be enough SS conveyance capacity to accommodate the proposed development. The SSHM output may change based on pending development applications and future projects. The SSHM output does not guarantee or in any way reserve or hold SS conveyance capacity until developer has Final Approval for the project. For purposes of this condition, “Final Approval” shall mean the final vote of the City Council necessary for all entitlements to be approved, unless a legal challenge is brought to the Council decisions, in which case the Final Approval shall mean the final disposition of the legal challenge.
E6. Developer shall provide a complete storm drain study for the 10-year and 100-year storm events. The grading plans shall include the overland release for the 100-year storm event and any localized flooding areas. System improvements, if needed, will be at developer’s expense.
E7. All storm drain mains and laterals, sanitary sewer mains and laterals shall be outside the drip line of mature trees or 10’ clear of the tree trunk whichever is greater.
E8. Provide root barriers when the drip line of the mature trees covers the sidewalk. Root barriers for sidewalk protection shall be 16' long or extend to drip line of the mature tree, whichever is greater, and be 1.5' deep, and centered on trees. Root barriers for curb and gutter protection shall be 16' long or extend to drip line of the mature tree, whichever is greater, and be 2’ deep, and centered on trees.
E9. Developer/property owner shall prepare and submit for City approval a maintenance plan for all sidewalk, curb and gutter, landscaping and irrigation system improvements installed within the public right-of-way. Such plan shall include at a minimum, maintenance requirements for trees and shrubs, in acknowledgement of developer’s/property owner’s obligation under Chapter 12.30 and 17.15.
E10. Dedicate required on-site easements for any new public utilities, sidewalk, storm drain overland release, SVP substation, and/or emergency vehicle access by means of subdivision map or approved instrument at time of development.
E11. File a Lot-Line-Adjustment application prepared by a Licensed Land Surveyor or a Registered Civil Engineer with Land Surveyor privileges with all required fees to combine or reconfigure the subject parcels and record the approved Lot-Line-Adjustment with the County Recorder, all to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Lot-line-adjustment shall be recorded prior to building permit final inspections and certificate of occupancy.
E12. File a release of interest in the encroachment covenant for monument sign within the public right-of-way (Doc No. 13487907, SC17078), and pay appropriate fees.
E13. Obtain Council approval of a resolution ordering vacation of existing public easement(s) proposed to be abandoned, if any, through Public Works Department, and pay all appropriate fees, prior to start of construction.
E14. Entire half-street width to the median of Bowers Avenue along the project frontage shall be treated with digouts and 2-inch grind and overlay with thermoplastic pavement striping and markings installed as required by the City.
E15. Traffic improvements must comply with the City of Santa Clara Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction
E16. Landscaped improvements within 10 feet of a driveway must be less than 3 feet or greater than 10 feet per City Standard Detail TR-9.
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E18. Modify the existing traffic signal at Bowers Avenue and Mead Avenue to upgrade existing pedestrian push buttons to APS.
E19. Upgrade curb ramp at southeast corner of Bowers Avenue and Mead Avenue intersection per Standard Detail ST-15 and ST-16.
E20. The project must comply with City VMT policy.
STREETS DIVISION
Landscape
L1. Include City of Santa Clara Tree Preservation/City Arborist specifications on all improvement plans.
L2. No cutting of any part of private trees, including roots, shall be done without securing prior approval of the City Arborist. Tree trimming/removal shall be done in accordance to the City of Santa Clara Tree Preservation/City Arborist specifications and with direct supervision of a certified arborist (Certification of International Society of Arboriculture).
L3. Identified existing mature trees to be maintained. Prepare a tree protection plans for review and approval by the City of Santa Clara prior to any demolition, grading or other earthwork in the vicinity of existing trees on the site.
Solid Waste
SW1. The applicant shall complete and provide the Post-Construction Solid Waste Generation Estimation and Collection Form, which includes the estimation of trash and recycling materials generated from the project. Use the City’s Solid Waste Guidelines for New and Redevelopment Projects as specified by the development type. Contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or (408) 615-3080 for more information.
SW2. The applicant shall provide a site plan showing all proposed locations of solid waste containers, chutes, compactors, trash enclosures and trash staging areas. The site plan shall show the route or access for trash and recycling collectors (trucks) including vertical clearance, turning radius and street/alley widths. All plans shall comply with the City’s Solid Waste Guidelines.
SW3. For projects that involve construction, demolition or renovation of 5,000 square feet or more, the applicant shall comply with City Code Section 8.25.285 and recycle or divert at least sixty five percent (65%) of materials generated for discard by the project during demolition and construction activities. No building, demolition, or site development permit shall be issued unless and until applicant has submitted a construction and demolition debris materials check-off list. Applicant shall create a Waste Management Plan and submit, for approval, a Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Report through the City’s online tracking tool at http://santaclara.wastetracking.com/.
SW4. Prior to obtaining a Temporary or Final Certificate of Occupancy, individual weight tickets for all materials generated for discard or reuse by the project during demolition and construction activities shall be uploaded to Green Halo and submitted for review and approval by Environmental Services. At a minimum two (2) weeks review time is required.
SW5. This project is subject to the City’s Accumulation, Transportation and Disposal of Solid Waste Ordinance (Chapter 8.25 of the Municipal Codes), which requires the handling and disposal of waste by authorized service haulers. Insert the General Notes for the Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management into construction plans in accordance with the City’s municipal codes prior to the issuance of a Building or Grading permit. Provide the Green Halo waste online tracking number to Building staff prior to the issuance of a demolition or building permit.
SW6. Project applicant shall contact the Dept. of Public Works at (408) 615-3080 to verify if the property falls within the City’s exclusive franchise hauling area. If so, the applicant may be required to use the City’s exclusive franchise hauler and rate structure for solid waste services. Prior to the issuance of a Public Works clearance, the project applicant shall complete and sign the Acknowledgement portion of the
Solid Waste Management Plan for New Development and Redevelopment form noting the service haulers used for this project.
SW7. Building must have enclosures for garbage and recycling containers. The size and shape of the enclosure(s) must be adequate to serve the estimated needs and size of the building(s) onsite and should be designed and located on the property to allow ease of access by collection vehicles. Roofed ________________________________________________________________________________ 2805 Bowers Avenue- PLN21-15069
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enclosures with masonry walls and solid metal gates are the preferred design. Any required enclosure fencing (trash area, utility equipment, etc.) if not see-thru, shall have a six (6) inch opening along the bottom for clear visibility. Any gates or access doors to these enclosures shall be locked outside of normal business hours.
SW8. All refuse from industrial properties within the city shall be collected at least once a week, unless otherwise approved in writing (SCCC 8.25.120). All project shall submit to the Public Works Department the preliminary refuse service level assessment for approval.
Stormwater
ST1. Stormwater treatment facilities shall be designed and installed to achieve the site design measures throughout their life in accordance to the SCVRUPPP C.3 Stormwater Handbook. Prior to City’s issuance of Building or Grading Permits, the applicant shall develop a Final Stormwater Management Plan, update the C.3 Data Form
, and the Special Project narratives/worksheet (as appropriate).
ST2. The Final Stormwater Management Plan and all associated calculations shall be reviewed and certified by a qualified 3rd party consultant from the SCVURPPP List of Qualified Consultants, and a 3rd party review letter shall be submitted with the Plan.
ST3. For projects that disturb a land area of one acre or more, the applicant shall file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the State Water Resources Control Board for coverage under the State Construction General Permit (Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ) prior to issuance of any building permit for grading or construction.
A copy of the NOI shall be submitted to the City Building Inspection Division, along with a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). Active projects covered under the Construction General Permit will be inspected by the DPW Code Enforcement staff once per month during the wet season (October – April). The applicant shall prepare an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
ST4. The applicant shall incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) into construction plans and incorporate post-construction water runoff measures into project plans in accordance with the City’s Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program standards prior to the issuance of Building or Grading Permits. Include the SCVURPPP Countywide Construction BMPs Plan Sheet with the plans.
ST5. Include the C.3 Treatment Facilities Construction Notes on the Improvement Plans and/or Stormwater Control Plans.
ST6. During the construction phase, all stormwater control measures shall be inspected for conformance to approved plans by a qualified 3rd party consultant from the SCVURPPP List of Qualified Consultants, and a 3rd party concurrence letter on the C.3 facilities construction shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. As-Built drawing shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. Include C.3 Stormwater Treatment Facilities Construction general notes on the improvement plans.
ST7. Any Permeable Pavement, Vaults, Interceptor Trees and Trash Full Capture Devices shall be inspected by a third-party reviewer and/or manufacturer representative for conformance with the details and specifications. If necessary, percolation test shall be performed to ensure proper installation. The number, location and species of the interceptor trees shall be confirmed during the construction.
ST8. Soils for bioretention facilities must meet the specifications accepted by the Water Board. If percolation rate test of the biotreatment soil mix is not performed on-site, a certification letter from the supplier verifying that the soil meets the specified mix.
ST9. The property owner shall enter into an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with the City for all installed stormwater treatment measures in perpetuity. Applicants should contact Karin Hickey at (408) 615-3097 or [email protected] for assistance completing the Agreement. For more information and to download the most recent version of the O&M Agreement, visit the City’s stormwater resources website at
http://santaclaraca.gov/stormwater. For porous pavement and underground vault, inspection of these facilities is to be done annually.
ST10. Any site design measures used to reduce the size of stormwater treatment measures shall not be installed for the project without the written approval from the City, installing the corresponding resizing of other stormwater treatment measures and an amendment of the property’s O&M Agreement. ________________________________________________________________________________ 2805 Bowers Avenue- PLN21-15069
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ST11. Plans shall specify which site design measures are selected for the project and show the direction of flow from impervious surfaces to the selected site design measures. All measures shall meet the design criteria in the 2016 C.3. Stormwater Handbook, Appendix K: Standard Specifications for Lot-Scale Measures for Small Projects.
ST12. Developer shall purchase and install full trash capture devices for all storm drain inlets downstream of a trash staging area, which must be maintained by the property owner in perpetuity. Maintenance and inspection of full trash capture devices shall be addressed in the O&M Agreement.
ST13. Developer shall install an appropriate stormwater pollution prevention message such as “No Dumping – Flows to Bay” on any storm drains located on private property.
ST14. All outdoor equipment and materials storage areas shall be covered and/or bermed, or otherwise designed to limit the potential for runoff to contact pollutants.
ST15. Decorative and recreational water features such as fountains, pools, and ponds shall be designed and constructed to drain to the sanitary sewer system only.
ST16. The use of architectural copper is discouraged. If such material is used, all wastewater generated by the installation, cleaning, treating, or washing of the surface of copper architectural features, including copper roofs, shall not be discharged to the City’s storm drain system.
SILICON VALLEY POWER
SVP1. Per System Impact Study (SIS), Developer will not receive is 60KV service from SVP unless the following are competed (SVP shall have no obligation or liability to complete these projects):
a. A new 60KV loop will need to be constructed between SVP’s NRS and SRS stations as SVP’s existing 60kV center loop cannot accommodate Developer’s projected load. (Earliest completion is 2029/2030 which timeline may be delayed for any reason). b. Developer’s load ramp for project was studied in TPP 23/24 study period. The CAISO report was received by August 2023 for that load ramp; however, CAISO projects or work has not been identified for Developer’s project. Any additional work or projects which CAISO identifies must be completed prior to any obligation to provide 60KV service. \ The next available CAISO Reports is expected in March and August of 2024.
c. CAISO System Operating Limits (SOL) after new HVDC lines are energized is under further analysis and expected to be available by March 2024 from the CAISO. Any additional work identified from that analysis or any future CAISO analysis must be completed prior to any obligation to provide 60KV service.
SVP2. No 12KV services for interim power shall be provided to the Developer’s project unless the following projects are complete (The below dates are solely estimated completion dates). a. Upgrade breakers on Center Loop a KRS and SRS, and bypass Fiber Substation to increase loop capacity from 206MW to 310MW. (Earliest completion is 2025) b. SVP receiving stations upgraded (Earliest completion is 2027) & NRS-KRS 115KV line (Earliest completion is 2027)
c. CAISO’s HVDC Line completion (2028)
d. Interim services/new loads that will impact transmission system will not be allowed before CAISO’s HVDC comes into service. (2028 being the earliest).
SVP3. Provide cross section of frontage for Bowers Avenue as part of SVP developers work drawing. New trees must be 5’ clear of SVP primary conduits.
SVP4. Verification of SVP trenches & conduits should be done prior to construction due to the number of SVP trenches and conduits within this area.
SVP5. There is a significant amount of relocation work that will be needed to re-route SVP distribution feeders which will be actual cost items for material & labor.
SVP6. 5’ Deep Root barriers for any new trees planted will be required to protect SVP Conduits & Primary Boxes
SVP7.
60KV Control Building Requirements
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ii. IT Communication room required to be 10' long with access door to outside, and no access to battery or control room.
iii. Storage Room needs to be 8' long with access from outside only. iv. Control room needs to be 30' long
v. Total length of control room will be 58' long by minimum of 15' 6" wide. vi. Foundation needs to be extend 1 foot outside perimeter of control room. vii. Stairs need to be metal fabricated per SVP spec.
viii. SVP to design control room.
SVP8. Applicant Design Process (ADP) available to Developer to expedite electric substructure design. Reach out to SVP Key Customer Representatives to initiate ADP process after being deemed complete from PCC. (informational comment)
SVP9. Applicant Design Process for design and construction of dedicated customer electric substation required to serve Customer’s load. Any of the requirements below or elsewhere within these SVP conditions of approval shall be consistent with a City-approved Substation Agreement. a. Single parcel with electric demand greater than 13.5 MW are required to take service at 60kV. b. These conditions of approval do not commit the City to (1) serve Developer’s electric load or (2) allocate any capacity to Developer.
c. Customer shall design (with exception of City-owned control building), procure, and construct Substation Facilities, to provide 60kV service to the Customer Premises, at its own financial risk, per SVP’s standards and requirements.
d. SVP shall own, operate and maintain all City-owned Substation Facilities and Transmission Facilities, SVP control building and all equipment therein. e. Customer shall obtain all land use entitlements, and provide any property rights, including easements, to the City, necessary to construct, complete, and maintain the Substation Facilities. f. Customer is responsible for all costs of electric transmission facility extensions to service Substation Facility.
g. Developer’s project shall be subject to an System Impact Study (SIS) to be performed by SVP for the purpose assessing requirements of interconnect. Requirements will consider the following; i. System capacity of SVP’s electric transmission system to serve customer load. ii. System capacity of PG&E’s electric transmission system to serve customer load.
1. This is determined by studies performed by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) in its yearly Transmission Planning Process (TPP).
2. Any mitigation measures identified, and/or construction schedules required by PG&E to serve customer load ramp will be communicated by SVP to the customer. Any PG&E identified mitigations and/or construction schedules are not controlled by SVP nor is SVP responsible for any delays caused by these project schedules.
iii. Determine when to include customer load ramp in SVP’s load forecast to the California Energy Commission (CEC).
iv. Determine when customer will be allowed to energize facilities, and allowed ramp schedule.
v. Customer must enter into a Funding Agreement for SVP to perform the System Impact Study (SIS).
h. Developer shall pay enter into a Deposit Agreement in such form as required by SVP. This Deposit Agreement is for the purpose of enabling the Developer to work with SVP Engineering Division personnel to create a functional Substation and Transmission Line extension. The Deposit Agreement allows for design work only, and is not in any way an endorsement of the project receiving entitlements from the City.
i. SVP requires Developer to execute a Substation Agreement upon the Applicant (1) receiving full entitlements from the City, including but not limited to a completed CEQA; (2) CAISO approval of projects required to serve Developer’s project load; and (3) City Council adopted projects required to serve Developer’s project load. This Substation Agreement shall have such terms and conditions ________________________________________________________________________________ 2805 Bowers Avenue- PLN21-15069
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as SVP may require and shall set forth Developer’s obligations with respect to supplying Customer with initial interim electric power and then with permanent capacity and transmission infrastructure for the Premises, including, without limitation, Developer’s payment of any applicable fees, costs, and expenses associated with Developer’s project
j. Developer shall submit a generator interconnection application.
SVP10. Project is subject to SVP current substation design and construction standards. Substation designers of previous SVP substations should not rely on previous designs and related requirements as being the standards and designs utilized on this project.
SVP11. Clearances:
a. EQUIPMENT
i. Ten (10) foot minimum clearance is required in front of equipment access doors. (UG1000 sheet 11)
ii. Five (5) foot minimum clearance from pad is required on sides without equipment access doors. (UG1000 sheet 11)
iii. Eighteen (18) foot minimum width, shall be provided and maintained on one side of the equipment pad to allow an electric dept. line truck to drive up next to the pad for installation and maintenance of equipment. (UG1000 Sheet 11). iv. Barrier pipes are required only on sides accessible to vehicles. (UG1000 Sheet 12).
1. Thirty (30) inches from side of equipment sides.
2. Forty Eight (48) inches in front of access doors.
a. Barrier Pipes in front of access doors shall be removable. b. CONDUITS
i. Five (5) foot minimum longitudinal clearance between new conduits or piping systems (open trench installation) and any existing or proposed SVP conduit system. This is for longitudinal. (UG1250 sheet 5)
ii. Twelve (12) inch minimum vertical clearance between new conduit/pipes installed perpendicular to existing SVP conduits for open trench installations. (UG1000 sheet 36, UG1250 Sheet 6)
iii. Three (3) foot six (6) inches clearance is required from poles for open trench installation.
Exceptions are for riser conduit. (UG1250 Sheet 7)
iv. Three (3) foot minimum clearance is required between sign posts, barrier pipes or bollards, fence posts, and other similar structures. ( UG1250 sheet 10). v. Five (5) foot minimum from new splice boxes, pull boxes, manholes, vaults, or similar subsurface facilities. (UG1000 sheet 8)
vi. Five (5) foot minimum clearance from walls, footings, retaining wall, landscape planter, tree root barrier or other subsurface wall or structure. (UG1250 sheet 9). vii. Five (5) foot minimum clearance is required between fire hydrant thrust block. The thrust block extends 5’ foot on either side of the fire hydrant in line with the radial water pipe connected to the hydrant.
c. VAULTS/MANHOLES
i. Ten (10) foot minimum clearance is required between adjacent Vaults or Manholes. ii. Five (5) foot minimum clearance is required between adjacent conduits. iii. Minimum 36” from face of curb, or bollards required. d. Poles (Electrolier, Guy Stub poles, service clearance poles, self-supporting steel poles and lighting poles.)
i. Three (3) foot six (6) inches clearance is required from poles for open trench installation.
Exceptions are for riser conduit. (UG1250 Sheet 7)
e. Guy Anchors
i. Five (5) foot minimum clearance is required between center of anchor line and any excavation area. (UG1250 sheet 15).
f. Trees
i. OH 1230 for Overhead Lines
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ii. SD 1235 for Tree Planting Requirements near UG Electric Facilities SVP12. Reference listed SVP standards for clearances.
a. Installation of Underground Substructures by Developers b. UG1250 – Encroachment Permit Clearances from Electric Facilities c. UG0339 – Remote Switch Pad
d. OH1230 – Tree Clearances From Overhead Electric Lines e. SD1235 – Tree Planting Requirements Near Underground Electric Facilities SVP13. Prior to submitting any project for Electric Department review, applicant shall provide a site plan showing all existing utilities, structures, easements and trees. Applicant shall also include a “Load Survey” form showing all current and proposed electric loads. A new customer with a load of 500KVA or greater or 100 residential units will have to fill out a “Service Investigation Form” and submit this form to the Electric Planning Department for review by the Electric Planning Engineer. Silicon Valley Power will do exact design of required substructures after plans are submitted for building permits.
SVP14. The Developer shall provide and install electric facilities per Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.15.210.
SVP15. Electric service shall be underground. See Electric Department Rules and Regulations for available services.
SVP16. Installation of underground facilities shall be in accordance with City of Santa Clara Electric Department standard UG-1000, latest version, and Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.15.050.
SVP17. Underground service entrance conduits and conductors shall be “privately” owned, maintained, and installed per City Building Inspection Division Codes. Electric meters and main disconnects shall be installed per Silicon Valley Power Standard MS-G7, Rev. 2.
SVP18. The developer shall grant to the City, without cost, all easements and/or right of way necessary for serving the property of the developer and for the installation of utilities (Santa Clara City Code chapter
17.15.110).
SVP19. If the “legal description” (not “marketing description”) of the units is condominium or apartment, then all electric meters and services disconnects shall be grouped at one location, outside of the building or in a utility room accessible directly from the outside. If they are townhomes or single-family residences, then each unit shall have it’s own meter, located on the structure. A double hasp locking arrangement shall be provided on the main switchboard door(s). Utility room door(s) shall have a double hasp locking arrangement or a lock box shall be provided. Utility room door(s) shall not be alarmed.
SVP20. If transformer pads are required, City Electric Department requires an area of 17’ x 16’-2”, which is clear of all utilities, trees, walls, etc. This area includes a 5’-0” area away from the actual transformer pad. This area in front of the transformer may be reduced from a 8’-0” apron to a 3’-0”, providing the apron is back of a 5’-0” min. wide sidewalk. Transformer pad must be a minimum of 10’-0 from all doors and windows, and shall be located next to a level, drivable area that will support a large crane or truck.
SVP21. All trees, existing and proposed, shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any existing or proposed Electric Department facilities. Existing trees in conflict will have to be removed. Trees shall not be planted in PUE’s or electric easements.
SVP22. Any relocation of existing electric facilities shall be at Developer’s expense.
SVP23. Electric Load Increase fees may be applicable.
SVP24. The developer shall provide the City, in accordance with current City standards and specifications, all trenching, backfill, resurfacing, landscaping, conduit, junction boxes, vaults, street light foundations, equipment pads and subsurface housings required for power distribution, street lighting, and signal communication systems, as required by the City in the development of frontage and on-site property.
Upon completion of improvements satisfactory to the City, the City shall accept the work. Developer shall further install at his cost the service facilities, consisting of service wires, cables, conductors, and associated equipment necessary to connect a customer to the electrical supply system of and by the City. After completion of the facilities installed by developer, the City shall furnish and install all cable, switches, street lighting poles, luminaries, transformers, meters, and other equipment that it deems necessary for the betterment of the system (Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.15.210 (2)). ________________________________________________________________________________ 2805 Bowers Avenue- PLN21-15069
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SVP25. Electrical improvements (including underground electrical conduits along frontage of properties) may be required if any single non-residential private improvement valued at $200,000 or more or any series of non-residential private improvements made within a three-year period valued at $200,000 or more (Santa Clara City Code Title 17 Appendix A (Table III)).
SVP26. Non-Utility Generator equipment shall not operate in parallel with the electric utility, unless approved and reviewed by the Electric Engineering Division. All switching operations shall be “Open-Transition- Mode”, unless specifically authorized by SVP Electric Engineering Division. A Generating Facility Interconnection Application must be submitted with building permit plans. Review process may take several months depending on size and type of generator. No interconnection of a generation facility with SVP is allowed without written authorization from SVP Electric Engineering Division.
SVP27. Encroachment permits will not be signed off by Silicon Valley Power until Developers Work substructure construction drawing has been completed.
SVP28. All SVP-owned equipment is to be covered by an Underground Electric Easement (U.G.E.E.) This is different than a PUE. Only publicly-owned dry utilities can be in a UGEE. Other facilities can be in a joint trench configuration with SVP, separated by a 1’ clearance, providing that they are constructed simultaneously with SVP facilities. See UG 1000 for details.
SVP29. Proper clearance must be maintained from all SVP facilities, including a 5’ clearance from the outer wall of all conduits. This is in addition to any UGEE specified for the facilities. Contact SVP before making assumptions on any clearances for electric facilities.
SVP30. Transformers and Switch devices can only be located outdoors. These devices MAY be placed 5’ from an outside building wall, provided that the building wall in that area meets specific requirements. (See UG 1000 document for specifics) EXAMPLE: If there are any doors, windows, vents, overhangs or other wall openings within 5’ of the transformer, on either side, then the transformer MUST be 10’ or more away from the building. These clearances are to be assumed to be clear horizontally 5’ in either direction and vertically to the sky.
SVP31. All existing SVP facilities, onsite or offsite, are to remain unless specifically addressed by SVP personnel by separate document. It is the Developers responsibility to maintain all clearances from equipment and easements. Developer to contact SVP outside of the PCC process for clear definitions of these clearance requirements. Developer should not assume that SVP will be removing any existing facilities without detailed design drawings from SVP indicating potential removals. Simply indicating that SVP facilities are to be removed or relocated on conceptual plans does not imply that this action has been approved by SVP.
SVP32. SVP does not utilize any sub-surface (below grade) devices in its system. This includes transformers, switches, etc.
SVP33. All interior meter rooms at ground level are to have direct, outside access through only ONE door.
Interior electric rooms must be enclosed in a dedicated electric room and cannot be in an open warehouse or office space.
SVP34. In the case of podium-style construction, all SVP facilities and conduit systems must be located on solid ground (aka “real dirt”), and cannot be supported on parking garage ceilings or placed on top of structures.
SVP35. Applicant shall contact SVP (CSC Electric Department) to obtain specific design and utility requirements that are required for building permit review/approval submittal. Please provide a site plan to Leonard Buttitta at 408-615-6620 to facilitate plan review.
WATER & SEWER
W1. Development Impact Analysis: A Development Impact Analysis request has been submitted for the project and the impacts are currently being analyzed. If there is a deficiency in the existing potable water distribution or storage infrastructure, the developer will be required to upgrade the potable water system as determined and approved by the City. The required potable water system upgrades will be at developer's expense. The evaluation may change based on pending ________________________________________________________________________________ 2805 Bowers Avenue- PLN21-15069
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development applications and future projects. The potable water hydraul ic analysis does not guarantee or in any way reserves or holds distribution capacity until developer has Final Approval for the project.
W2. Recycled Water Use: Pursuant to Chapter 13.15, Water, Article IV. Regulation of Recycled Water Service and Use, of the Municipal Code, the project is required to use recycled water for all non-potable uses where recycled water is made available and where provided for by Recycled Water regulations.
This project is required to extend and connect to the City’s existing Recycled Water System.
W3. Potable Water Redundancy: For all onsite industrial water use that requires uninterrupted service, the project shall provide a potable water back-up supply source that complies with all recycled water separation requirements.
W4. Recycled Water Design: Each Recycled Water land use (irrigation, dual-plumbing, cooling system, industrial processes, etc.) shall have a separate metered service connection to the main. Applicant shall verify separations between all potable/fire lines and recycled water lines, pipe type, pipe depths, equipment types, warning lids, tags and signs.
W5. On-site Recycled Water Construction: Construction and installation of all on-site recycled water system equipment shall not begin until the Compliance Division of Water and Sewer Utilities has approved the on-site recycled water design. Please note on-site designs are generally not the same as the Building Permit plans. On-site recycled water plans require SBWR and California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water signatures for final approval.
W6. On-site Recycled Water Inspection: Inspections are required at all on-site recycled water systems being installed prior to backfilling trenches or cover in walls and ceilings. Request a recycled water inspection by email
[email protected] or call (408) 615-2002. Please provide the site location, SBWR project ID, and date and time preferences. These inspections are in addition to the Building Permit inspections.
a. Need to verify separations between all potable/fire lines and recycled water lines, pipe type, pipe depths, equipment types, warning lids, tags and signs.
W7. Recycled Water Main: The project shall install a new 8" DIP recycled water main extending from the point of connection on Walsh Avenue near the intersection of Northwestern Parkway to the project site and provide RW services to the site.
W8. Potable Water Main: The applicant shall upgrade the existing 12" AC water main along Bowers with a new 12" DIP pipe water main. The water main upgrade shall extend the entire length of the property's frontage.
W9. Encroachment Permit: Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit an encroachment permit application and design plans for construction of water utilities that comply with the latest edition of the Water & Sewer Utilities Water Service and Use Rules and Regulations, Water System Notes, and Water Standard Details and Specifications. In addition, prior to the City's issuance of Occupancy, the applicant shall construct all public water utilities per the approved plans. The Water & Sewer Utilities will inspect all public water utility installations and all other improvements encroaching public water utilities.
W10. Utility Design Plans: Utility Design Plans shall indicate the pipe material and the size of existing water, recycled water and sewer main(s). The plans shall show the nearest existing fire hydrant and the two nearest existing water main line gate valves near the project area. The plans shall show meter and backflow configurations to scale and per City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities Standard Details.
Note that all new water meters and backflow prevention devices shall be located behind the sidewalk in a landscape area. Fire hydrants should be located two feet behind monolithic sidewalk if sidewalk is present; two feet behind face of curb if no sidewalk is present, per City Std Detail 18. The plans shall provide the profile section details for utilities crossing water, sewer, or recycled water mains to ensure a 12” minimum vertical clearance is maintained.
W11. Utility Separations: Applicant shall adhere to and provide a note indicating that all horizontal and vertical clearances comply with State and local regulations. The applicant shall maintain a minimum 12” of vertical clearance at water service crossing with other utilities, and all required minimum horizontal clearances from water services: 10' from sanitary sewer utilities, 10’ from recycled water utilities, 8' from ________________________________________________________________________________ 2805 Bowers Avenue- PLN21-15069
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storm drain utilities, 5' from fire and other water utilities, 3' from abandoned water services, 5' from gas and electric utilities, and 5’ from the edge of the propose or existing driveway. For sanitary sewer, water, and recycled water utilities, the applicant shall maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 10' from existing and proposed trees. If applicant installs tree root barriers, clearance from tree reduces to 5' (clearance must be from the edge of tree root barrier to edge of water facilities). No structures (fencing, foundation, biofiltration swales, etc.) allowed over sanitary sewer, potable water and/or recycled water utilities and easements.
W12. Separate Services: Applicant shall submit plans showing proposed water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, and fire services connected to a public main in the public right-of-way to the satisfaction of the Director of Water & Sewer Utilities. Different types of water and recycled water use (domestic, irrigation, fire) shall be served by separate water services, each separately tapped at the water main. Tapping on existing fire service line(s) is prohibited. Approved backflow prevention device(s) are required on all potable water services.
W13. City Standard Meters and Backflows: All proposed meters and backflows for all water services shall meet the current City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities Standard Details. Plans shall show meter and backflow configurations to scale.
W14. Existing Services: The applicant must indicate the disposition of all existing water and sewer services and mains on the plans. If the existing services will not be used, then the applicant shall properly abandon these services to the main per Water & Sewer Utilities standards and install a new service to accommodate the water needs of the project. The applicant shall bear the cost of any relocation or abandonment of existing Water Department facilities required for project construction to the satisfaction of the Director of Water and Sewer Utilities.
W15. On-Site Storm Drain Treatment: Prior to issuance of Building Permit, the applicant shall submit plans showing any onsite storm water treatment system. The plan shall include a section detail of the treatment system. No water, sewer, or recycled water facilities shall be located within 5-feet of any storm water treatment system.
W16. Water Usage: Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall provide documentation of water usage so the Water Division can verify the appropriate size of all proposed water meters. Please note that if the existing water services are incapable of supplying the water needs to the site, the existing services shall be abandoned, and new separate dedicated water services shall be provided for each use (domestic and irrigation).
W17. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit plan details for all water features (including but not limited to fountains and ponds) designed to include provisions for operating the system without City potable water supply and capable of being physically disconnected from source of potable water supply during City declared water conservation periods, to the satisfaction of the Director of the Water & Sewer Utilities. Decorative water features may be permanently connected to the City’s recycled water supply.
W18. Easements: Prior to City’s issuance of Building or Grading Permits, the applicant shall provide a dedicated water utility easement around the backflow prevention device onsite. The water utility easement for the water services and all other public water appurtenances shall be a minimum 15 feet wide and be adjacent to the public right-of-way without overlapping any public utility easement.
Additionally, the applicant shall submit plans defining existing easements so Water Division can verify if there are any conflicts with proposed easements and water utilities.
W19. Underground Fire Permit: Prior to issuance of Building Permits, applicant shall submit an underground fire permit unless otherwise waived by the Fire Department. If fire flow information is needed, applicant shall coordinate with Water and Sewer Utilities Department, for fire flow information at (408)615-2000.
A dedicated fire service line, with an approved backflow prevention device, shall be used for on-site fire hydrants. Fire service lines required for commercial and industrial use shall be sized appropriately per fire flow demand and code requirements.
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prepared by a registered civil engineer to the satisfaction of the Director of Water & Sewer Utilities Department.
W21. Water Shortage Response Actions: Pursuant to the City of Santa Clara’s Urban Water Management Plan, during times of drought or water shortage, the City implements water shortage response actions in accordance with the level of water shortage declared. All construction activities and all new irrigation connections are subject to the Water Shortage Response Actions in effect at the time of construction and connection of the irrigation service.
Water Shortage Response Actions for Stage 2 and higher include water use restrictions that limit the use of potable water such as:
a. prohibiting the installation of new potable water irrigation services. new irrigation connections, construction, and dust control.
b. restrict the use of potable water used for construction and dust control if recycled water is available.
This project is subject to all the requirements and restrictions of the Water Shortage Response Actions in place or adopted during the duration of the project. For more information, visit the City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities website at www.santaclaraca.gov/waterconservation.