Conditions of Approval: Subdivision
PLN24-00314 / 451 El Camino Real
A Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (PLN24-00314) for the residential development of 408 units at 451 El Camino Real, Subject to Senate Bill (SB) 330 (2019)
GENERAL / PERFORMANCE
Subdivision Expiration. This subdivision 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 subdivision is the date this subdivision is approved by the decision-making body and the appeal period has been exhausted. The expiration date is September 22, 2028.
Conformance with Plans. The lot design on the subdivision map shall be designed in substantial conformance with the subdivision map, as approved by the decision-making body.
Compliance with Architectural Review Conditions. The project shall comply with the final Development Plans and Conditions of Approval associated Architectural Review Approval (PLN24-00279).
Conditions on Plans. All conditions of approval for this subdivision shall be reprinted and included within the first three sheets of the subdivision map 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.
Necessary Relocation of Public Facility. If relocation of an existing public facility becomes necessary due to a conflict with the owner or designee’s new improvements, then the cost of said relocation shall be borne by the owner.
Indemnify and Hold Harmless. The owner or designee 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, attorney’s fees, injuries, costs, and liabilities 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 owner or designee’s project.
Code Compliance. The construction permit application drawings submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include an overall California Building Code analysis; proposed use and occupancy of all spaces (CBC Ch. 3), all building heights and areas (CBC Ch. 5), all proposed types of construction (CBC Ch. 6), all proposed fire and smoke protection features, including all types of all fire rated penetrations proposed (CBC Ch. 7), all proposed interior finishes fire resistance (CBC Ch. 8), all fire protection systems proposed (CBC Ch. 9), and all means of egress proposed (CBC Ch. 10). Noncombustible exterior wall, floor, and roof finishes are strongly encouraged.
During construction retaining a single company to install all fire related penetrations is highly recommended.
The grade level lobbies shall be minimum 1-hour rated all sides and above.
All stair shafts shall be minimum 1-hour rated.
All elevator shafts shall be minimum 1-hour rated.
All trash chute shafts shall be minimum 1-hour rated.
Recommendation: provide minimum 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 minimum 1-hour rated all sides and above.
Building Codes as Amended. See Title 15 of the Santa Clara City Code for any amendments to the California Building Codes.
Reach Codes. 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.
Chapter 15.36 – Energy Code for “all electric” provisions for new construction.
Chapter 15.38 – Green Building Code for additional Electric Vehicle Charging requirements for new construction.
Code Compliance. Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, ordinances and resolutions.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION
PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF FINAL MAP
Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. Submit Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R) for Planning Review.
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
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.
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.
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 of 2,500 square feet or more shall conform to the California Department of Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUILDING DIVISION
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE Addressing. 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.
Any building or structure that is demolished shall have its address retired and a new address/s shall be issued for the project.
Flood Zone. 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.
FEMA Flood Zone map designations and requirements are based on the map in effect at date of Building Permit issuance.
Water Pollution Control. 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.
DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Exterior walls: The wall rating, opening protections and projection of the existing and new structures shall comply with the requirement of Building Codes based on the fire separation distance measured from the building’s exterior to new lot lines.
Access and circulation: each new parcel created by the subdivision shall have legal access to a public way, either directly or through a recorded easement.
Underground utility: all existing and proposed utility shall not cross the new lot lines
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE—PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
Prior to any Building Department Issuance, all fire department apparatus access roadways on private property are required to “be recorded” with the County of Santa Clara as Emergency Vehicle Access Easements (EVAE’s) and reviewed by the Fire Department. No other instruments will be considered as substitutions such as P.U.E, Ingress/Egress easements and/or City Right-of-Ways.
DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Shared Fire Protection Features that Cross Property Lines. Prior to Building Permit Final, any EVAEs or fire protection equipment (including but not limited to fire service undergrounds, sprinkler piping, fire alarm equipment, fire pumps, ERRCS) that cross property lines or is not located on the parcel of the building it serves shall have a CC&R legally recorded detailing who is responsible for maintenance and repair of the EVAE or fire protection equipment.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE—PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
For residential projects, park in-lieu fees imposed pursuant to City Code Chapter 17.35 and the Quimby Act, shall be due and payable to the City prior to issuance of a building permit for each dwelling unit. Final calculations shall be based on the actual number and type of units, as well as the mix of eligible private recreational amenities, dedicated parkland, and any remaining fee due, as determined at the City's discretion.
PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP
Provide a covenant, such as the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R’s), to the City Attorney for review and approval, ensuring the ongoing maintenance of private recreational amenity spaces for which parkland dedication credit is received. The covenant shall be submitted to the City Attorney prior to approval of the final subdivision map, and once approved, shall be recorded concurrently with the final map.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - ENGINEERING
DESIGN—PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
Site Clearance. 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.
Subdivision Map. After City Council approval of the Tentative Map, submit the Subdivision Map, prepared by a Licensed Land Surveyor or a Registered Civil Engineer with Land Surveyor privileges to the Engineering Department. The submittal shall include a title report, closure calculations, and all appropriate fees.
Easement. 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.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Encroachment Permit. 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 submitted within a Single Encroachment Permit to be reviewed and 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.
Encroachment Permit. Submit public improvement/encroachment permit plans prepared in accordance with City Public Works Department procedures which provide for the installation of public improvements directly to the Public Works Department. 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.
Encroachment Permit. Existing non-standard or non-ADA compliant frontage improvements shall be replaced with current City standard frontage improvements as directed by the City Engineer or his designee.
Encroachment Permit. All work within Santa Clara County right-of-way shall require a Santa Clara County encroachment permit.
Encroachment Permit. 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.
Encroachment Permit. Existing streetlights shall be clear of proposed sidewalk, developer shall relocate as necessary.
Easement. Dedicate required on-site easements for any new public utilities, and/or emergency vehicle access by means of subdivision map or approved instrument at time of development.
Easement. Dedicate sidewalk easements along the project frontage where public sidewalks extend into private property. Sidewalk easements are to be 1’ behind proposed back of walk where there is landscaping behind sidewalk. Sidewalk easement where hardscape is behind sidewalk is to be at back-of-walk. Cold joint is required between public sidewalk and private hardscape.
Agreement. If requested, owner or designee 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 prior to encroachment permit issuance. 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.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - stormwater
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE—PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
Final Stormwater Management Plan. 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, the Special Project Narratives and Worksheet (as appropriate), and an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. 3rd Party Review of Final Stormwater Management Plan. 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 (on design) shall be submitted with the Plan.
Notice of Intent. For project that disturbs a land area of one acre or more, the applicant shall provide a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) with WDID number for coverage under the State Construction General Permit. Active projects with NOI will be inspected by the City once per month during the wet season (October – April).
Best Management Practices. The applicant shall incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) into construction plans and incorporate post-construction water runoff measures into project plans. Include the SCVURPPP Countywide Construction BMPs Plan Sheet with the plans. Applicant to add Source control measures with designations from C.3 stormwater handbook, Appendix H.
C.3 Treatment Facilities Construction Notes. Include the C.3 Treatment Facilities Construction Notes on the Improvement Plans and/or Stormwater Control Plans.
Decorative & Recreational Water Features. Decorative and recreational water features such as fountains, pools, and ponds shall be designed and constructed to drain to the sanitary sewer system only.
Small Projects. For single-family homes and other small projects that create and/or replace 2,500 – 10,000 square feet of impervious surface area, the applicant shall implement at least one of the following site design measures:
a. Direction of roof runoff into cisterns or rain barrels b. Direction of roof, sidewalk, walkway, patio, driveway, or parking lot runoff onto vegetated areas c. Construction of sidewalks, walkways, patios, bike lanes, driveways, and parking lots with permeable surfaces 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.
Interior Floor Drains. Interior floor drains shall be plumbed to the sanitary sewer system and not connected to the City’s storm drain system.
Trash Enclosure Floor Drains. Floor drains within trash enclosures shall be plumbed to the sanitary sewer system and not connected to the City’s storm drain system.
Architectural Copper. The use of architectural copper is prohibited.
DURING CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION
Biotreatment Soil Media. Applicant shall install biotreatment soil media that meets the minimum specifications as set forth in the SCVURPPP C.3 Stormwater Handbook. 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 (the date of such document shall not be older than 3 months).
Stormwater Control Measure Inspection. At critical construction phases, 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.
Inspections. Permeable Pavement, Media Filter vaults, and Trash Full Capture Devices shall be inspected by a 3rd party reviewer and/or manufacturer representative for conformance with the details and specifications of the approved plans. All new pervious concrete and porous asphalt pavements should have a minimum surface infiltration rate of 100 in./hr. as described in the SCVURPPP C.3 Handbook. A map displaying the number, location and details of full trash capture devices shall be prepared as an attachment to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with the City.
Stormwater Treatment Facilities. Stormwater treatment facilities must be designed, installed, and maintained to achieve the site design measures throughout their life in accordance to the SCVRUPPP C.3 Stormwater Handbook (Chapter 6 and Appendix C).
Amendments to Operation & Maintenance Agreement. 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.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Messaging. Developer shall install an appropriate stormwater pollution prevention message such as “No Dumping – Flows to Bay” on any storm drains located on private property.
Outdoor Storage Areas. 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.
PRIOR TO FINAL OF BUILDING PERMIT
As-Built Drawings. As-Built drawing shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. 3rd Party Concurrence Letter. 3rd Party concurrence letter on the C.3 facilities construction shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. The letter shall be prepared by a 3rd party consultant from the SCVURPPP List of Qualified Consultants. The City reserves the right to review the 3rd party inspection report on the C.3 stormwater facility installation.
Final C.3 Inspection. Applicant shall schedule and City shall conduct a final C.3 inspection.
Operation & Maintenance Agreement. The property owner shall enter into an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with the City for all installed stormwater treatment measures and full trash capture devices in perpetuity. Applicants should contact Public Works Dept. - Environmental Services at (408) 615-3080 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. Inspection of permeable pavement, media filter vaults and full trash capture devices is to be done annually by December 31 of each year.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - transportation
DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Encroachment Permit. Design and construct 10-foot sidewalk with a five-foot landscape strip on El Camino Real.
STREETS DIVISION
RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPE
Submit copy of complete landscape plans for review and comment by City staff. Plans are to include a site plan showing location of all existing trees with 4” or larger diameter (measured 30” above ground) on development property and adjacent property if they may be impacted (include size and species), proposed trees (including location, size and species. Provide a table of trees removed and trees proposed – include sizing and species. For trees that are preserved, prepare a tree protection plan for review and approval by the City prior to any demolition, grading or other earthwork in the vicinity of existing trees on the site.
Include City of Santa Clara Tree Protection Standards and City of Santa Clara Arborist Notes on all improvement plans.
No cutting of any part of public right-of-way trees, including roots, shall be done without securing approval from the City Streets Division. If approved, applicant shall follow all specifications outlined in the permit. Refer to City of Santa Clara Arborist Notes and implement all City of Santa Clara Tree Protection Standards.
If removal of public right-of-way trees is approved by the City Streets Division, a 2:1 tree replacement ratio is required. If replacement ratio cannot be met, developer must pay city tree planting fees set by the Department of Public Works. Minimum tree replacement size will be a 36-inch box for all tree plantings within the right-of-way. Street tree selection and spacing shall be reviewed and approved by the City Streets Division.
All public right-of-way trees, existing and proposed, must maintain minimum of ten (10) feet from any existing or proposed Water Department facilities or five (5) feet with root barrier. Existing trees that conflict with utilities must be removed by developer at developer’s expense. Trees shall not be planted in water easements or public utility easements.
Include City of Santa Clara Tree Protection Standards and City of Santa Clara Arborist Notes on all improvement plans.
No cutting of any part of public right-of-way trees, including roots, shall be done without securing approval from the City Streets Division. If approved, applicant shall follow all specifications outlined in the permit. Refer to City of Santa Clara Arborist Notes and implement all City of Santa Clara Tree Protection Standards.
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.
Tree replacement ratio shall be 2:1 with minimum box size replacements. If project can’t meet the 2:1 replacement ratio, in-lieu fees must be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
SILICON VALLEY POWER
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE – PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT Initial Information: Applicant shall provide a site plan showing all existing utilities, structures, easements, and trees. The applicant shall also include a detailed panel schedule showing all current and proposed electric loads.
SVP Developers Work Drawing: Applicant shall have a developers work drawing created for the site by either an SVP estimator or through the applicant design process. All SVP standards and clearance requirements as defined in the General Section of the COA’s must be met, or variance approvals must be granted by SVP. The developers’ work drawing shall include but is not limited to: SVP substructure for primary, low voltage, streetlight, and fiber facilities. SVP facilities may extend off-site to the nearest utility connection point to tie-in with existing infrastructure as deemed necessary by SVP.
Encroachment Permit: Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit an encroachment permit application with an approved SVP Developers Work Drawing for construction of electric utilities that comply with the latest edition of SVP Standards and Rules and Regulations, Electric Notes, and Electric Standard Details and Specifications Applicants Switchgear: All applicant main switchgear with SVP meters must meet EUSERC standards and be approved by SVP’s meter shop prior to ordering. Switchgear for 12KV gear must have batteries sized for 4 hours of operation, no capacitive tripping, and 2 sets of relays, CTs, & PTs for each main. All double ended switchgear with a tie breaker, must include a kirk-key interlock scheme and an SVP provided warning label for the operation of the main tiebreaker.
AMI/Fiber Building Requirements: All projects implementing high rise metering and multi-floor infrastructure requirements shall meet the requirements outlined in UG 0250 & FO1901.
DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Easements: Prior to the City’s issuance of Building or Grading Permits, the applicant shall provide a dedicated underground electric utility easement (U.G.E.E) around the electric onsite facilities (Not a P.U.E). The electric utility easement shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide around conduit and 5’ minimum around equipment and vault/manhole pads. Additionally, the applicant shall submit plans defining existing easements so Electric Division can verify if there are any conflicts with new proposed easements or improvements. The Applicant shall grant to the City, without cost, all easements and/or right of way necessary for serving the property of the Applicant and for the installation of utilities (Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.15.110).
Coordination Study: For any services taken at 12KV, a coordination study will need to be conducted by the applicant prior to energizing the service.
Applicants Switchgear: Applicants’ switchgear will be inspected on site by SVP to ensure compliance with approved switchgear drawings. Electric meters and main disconnects shall be installed per Silicon Valley Power Standard MS-G7, Rev. 2.
Electric Facilities: Prior to the City's issuance of Occupancy, the applicant shall construct all electric utilities per the approved SVP Developers Work Drawing. SVP will inspect all electric utility installations and all other improvements encroaching on electric facilities.
Municipal Fee’s: Prior to electric service energization, all applicable fees per the City of Santa Clara’s Municipal Fee Schedule shall be paid by the applicant.
Costs & Expenses: Unless expressly stated otherwise or covered by a fee to be paid by the applicant, applicant shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with fulfilling these conditions of approval.
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
Access: SVP will require 24-hour unobstructed access to all SVP equipment which includes: manholes, transformers, vaults, switches, meters, indoor electrical rooms with SVP owned equipment etc.
General
Applicant Design Process: available to Applicants to expedite distribution electric substructure design.
SVP Rules and Regulations: Applicant shall comply with all applicable SVP rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, and requirements, as may be amended from time to time.
SVP Equipment Clearances:
Access Doors: Ten (10) foot minimum clearance in front of equipment access doors.
Pad Sides: Five (5) foot minimum clearance from pad on sides without access doors.
Truck Access: Eighteen (18) foot minimum width on one side of the equipment pad for truck access.
Barrier pipes: (on sides accessible to vehicles)
Thirty (30) inches from equipment sides.
Forty-Eight (48) inches in front of access doors. (use removable bollards) SVP Conduit Clearances:
Longitudinal: Five (5) foot minimum between new conduits/piping and existing/proposed SVP conduits.
Vertical: Twelve (12) inch minimum between new conduit/pipes perpendicular to existing SVP conduits.
Poles/Posts: Three (3) foot six (6) inches clearance required from poles (electrolier, guy stub, service clearance, self-supporting steel, and light poles), except for riser conduits. This is reduced to a three (3) foot minimum for posts (signposts, barrier pipes, bollards, fence posts, and other similar posts).
Structures: Five (5) foot minimum is required from walls, footings, retaining walls, landscape planter, or similar permanent structures.
Subsurface Facilities: Five (5) foot minimum from new splice boxes, pull boxes, manholes, vaults, or similar subsurface facilities.
Fire Hydrant: Five (5) foot minimum from fire hydrant thrust block. (Extends 5 feet on either side of the hydrant in line with the radial water pipe connected to the hydrant).
SVP Vault/Manhole Clearances:
Ten (10) foot minimum between adjacent Vaults or Manholes.
Three (3) foot minimum from face of curb. (bollards required for vaults).
SVP Guy Anchor Clearances: Five (5) foot minimum clearance is required between the center of anchor line and any excavation area.
Tree Clearances:
Conduits: Five (5) foot minimum to tree root barrier or other subsurface wall or structure.
Equipment: Five (5) foot minimum to tree root barrier. The tree canopy drip line cannot be over the SVP equipment.
Subsurface Facilities: Five (5) foot minimum to any electric department facilities. Any existing trees in conflict will have to be removed.
Easements: No trees shall be planted in SVP’s U.G.E.E or P.U.E’s.
Transformer & Switch Placement: these devices and pads may only be located outdoors. Clearances to buildings are defined in UG1225. All projects are to assume mineral oil fluid, unless otherwise approved by SVP.
SVP Standards. Applicant shall comply with the following SVP standards (as may be amended or supplemented).
UG1000 - Installation of Underground Substructures by Developers UG1250 – Encroachment Permit Clearances from Electric Facilities UG0339 – Remote Switch Pad
OH1230 – Tree Clearances from Overhead Electric Lines
SD1235 – Tree Planting Requirements Near Underground Electric Facilities UG1225 – Pad mounted Equipment Clearances and Protection UG0250 – High Density Residential Metering Requirements FO-1901 – Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing Methods
SVP Rules and Regulations – Latest Edition
SVP Standards, Miscellaneous:
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.
No splice boxes are allowed between the SVP utility connection point and the applicants main switch board.
SVP does not utilize any sub-surface (below grade) devices in its system. This includes transformers, switches, etc.
Meter Locations:
For condominium or apartment, all electric meters and service disconnects shall be grouped at one location, outside of the building or in a accessible utility room. If they are townhomes or single-family residences, then each unit shall have its 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.
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.
Underground Service Entrance
(277/480V Service or Lower) Underground service entrance conduits and conductors shall be “privately” owned, maintained, and installed per City Building Inspection Division Codes to the SVP defined utility connection point. (12KV Service) SVP terminates cable on the applicant owned switchgear.
No cross-parcel distribution is allowed. SVP service points must be within the parcels that they serve.
Code Sections:
The Applicant shall provide and install electric facilities per Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.15.210.
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.
The applicant shall perform, 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 Applicant will dedicate the improvement to the City subject to City’s acceptance the work. The applicant shall further install at his cost the service facilities, consisting of service wires, cables, conductors, and associated equipment necessary to connect a applicant to the electrical supply system of and by the City. After completion of the facilities installed by the Applicant, 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 per Santa Clara City Code chapter 17.15.210 (2).
Existing Facilities:
All existing SVP facilities, onsite or offsite, are to remain unless specifically addressed by SVP personnel in a separate document. It is the Applicants responsibility to maintain all clearances from equipment and easements. The Applicant may contact SVP outside of the PCC process for clear definitions of these clearance requirements. Applicant 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.
Any relocation of existing electric facilities shall be at Applicants expense.
Generators: 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.
WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE -- PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Landscaping. All the landscaping for the project shall comply with the California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, Government Code Section 65591 et. seq. All plants shall be either California native or non-invasive, low water-using or moderate water-using plants. High water-using plants and nonfunctional turf are prohibited.
Water Features. 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.
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.
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.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
City Standard Meters and Backflow Installation. No meters or backflows shall be installed prior to establishment of water service account with the Municipal Services Division of the Finance Department. The applicant shall provide a copy of the account information to the Water and Sewer Utilities Department Inspector and Meter Shop prior to installation of any meter or backflow. All meters and backflows approved for installation shall be tested prior to use. Water service connections shall not be used prior to authorization by the Water and Sewer Utilities inspector.
Construction Water. This project shall use recycled water for all construction water needs for onsite and offsite construction.
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:
prohibiting the installation of new potable water irrigation services. new irrigation connections, construction, and dust control. 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.
PRIOR TO FINAL OF BUILDING PERMIT
Record Drawings. Upon completion of construction and prior to the City’s issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall provide "as-built" drawings of the public water utility infrastructure prepared by a registered civil engineer to the satisfaction of the Director of Water & Sewer Utilities Department.
Conditional Releases. The applicant shall comply with all the requirements of any building permit conditional release requirements. _____________________________________
KEY:
G = General
P = Planning Division
BD = Building Division
H = Housing & Community Services Division
F = Fire Department
PR = Parks & Recreation Department
PD = Police Department
E = Engineering Division
Streets Division (Landscape, Solid Waste, and Stormwater) L = Landscape
SW = Solid Waste
SVP = Silicon Valley Power
W = Water & Sewer Department
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.
Planning Commission
Meeting Date: 9/22/2026 Page 1
Planning Commission
Meeting Date: 9/22/2026
Conditions of Approval PLN24-00314 / 451 El Camino Real