Conditions of Architectural Review Approval
PLN26-00094/ 2892 Mesquite Drive
Architectural Review for the construction of a 621 square foot first floor addition and a 397 square foot second floor addition to an existing two-story 2,081 square foot single-family residence with a 500 square foot attached garage on a 7,351 square foot lot.
GENERAL
Permit Expiration. This Permit shall automatically be revoked and terminated if not used within two years of original grant or within the period of any authorized extensions thereof. The date of granting of this Permit is the date this Permit is approved by the Development Review Officer and all appeal periods have been exhausted. The expiration date is January 18, 2028 Conformance with Plans. Prior to the issuance of Building Permit, the development of the site and all associate improvements shall substantially conform to the approved plans on file with the Community Development Department, Planning Division. No change to the plans will be made without prior review by the Planning Division through approval of a Minor Amendment or through an Architectural Review, at the discretion of the Director of Community Development or designee. Each change shall be identified and justified in writing.
Conditions on Plans. All conditions of approval for this Permit shall be reprinted and included within the first three sheets of the building permit plan sets submitted for review and approval. At all times these conditions of approval shall be on all grading and construction plans kept on the project site.
Code Compliance. Comply with all requirements of Building and associated codes (the California Building Code. California Electric Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Green Building Code, the California Energy Code, etc.) current at the time of application for Building Permit, that includes grading and site utility permits.
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE Tree Protection (On-site). Trees on-site shall be protected from construction activity through ISA tree care best practices.
Roof Height. The roof shall be 25 feet as required by the R1-6L zoning code.
Guest Bedroom Setback: The proposed guest bedroom shall adhere to the prevailing development pattern in the subdivision by reducing the footprint of the proposed guest room by providing a greater front and side setback. The setbacks shall preserve the existing sight line of the adjacent property.
Front Yard Landscape: Bushes and code-compliant hedges shall be added to the front yard.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Construction Hours. 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.
Construction Trash/Debris. During construction activities, the owner or designee is responsible for collection and pick-up of all trash and debris on-site and adjacent public right-of-way.
Landscape Water Conservation. The owner or designee shall ensure that landscaping installation meets City water conservation criteria in a manner acceptable to the Director of Community Development.
Stormwater Control Measures. The owner or designee shall incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) into construction plans in accordance with the City’s Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program for construction-related water runoff measures prior to issuance of permits.
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
Use of Garage. The owner or designee shall ensure that the garage always be maintained free and clear for vehicle parking use. It shall not be used only for storage.
Landscaping Installation & Maintenance. The owner or designee shall ensure that the landscaping installed and accepted with this project shall be maintained on the site as per the approved plans. Any alteration or modification to the landscaping shall not be permitted unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development.
Landscaping. The owner or designee shall maintain the front yard landscaping between the house and sidewalk. New landscape areas of 500 square feet or more or rehabilitated landscape areas of 2,500 square feet or more shall conform to the California Department of Water Resources Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Stormwater Control Measures. The owner or designee shall incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) into construction plans in accordance with the City’s Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program for post-construction water runoff measures prior to issuance of a building permit.
KEY:
G = General
P = Planning Division
E = Public Works Engineering (Stormwater)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Permittee/Property Owner
The undersigned agrees to each condition of approval and acknowledges and hereby agrees to use the project property on the terms and conditions set forth in this permit.
Signature: _________________________________________________ Printed Name: _________________________________________________ Relationship to Property: _________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________ Pursuant to Santa Clara City Code 18.128.100, the applicant shall return this document to the Department, properly signed and dated, within 30-days following the date of the Acknowledgement.
City Council
Meeting Date: April 7, 2026 Page 1
City Council
Meeting Date: April 7, 2026 Page 1
Conditions of Approval PLN26-00094