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41.41.The Applicants may construct shared public and private infrastructure 41. The Applicants may construct sha ——including but — including but inclu
not limited to sewer main extensions, water mains, common driveways, emergency not limited to sewer vehicle access improvements, drainage facilities, and other shared utilities vehicle access improvements——at the — at the at the capaccapac ity required to serve all three projects (149 Fourth Street East, 227 Brazil Street, capac ity required to ser and 228 Brazil Street) at the time of the first building permit issuance, rather than and 228 Brazil Street) incrementally. Construction of fullincrementally. Construction of full -capacity shared infrastructure with the first per -- incrementally. Construction of full capacity shared infrastrmit mit mit shall not be deemed oversizing, shall not require additional permits or approvals for shall not be deemed subsequent residences served by the infrastructure (beyond service connections and subsequent reside individual building permits), and shall be designed to avoid duplicative trenching,individual building permroad road road openings, or service disruptions across permit phases.openings, or service disruptions across permit ph Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEnforcement Responsibility: City Engineer , Public Works Department , , Public Works Department EnforcemenPu Timing: Timing: OngoingTiming: OngoingOngoing

41.42.142.142.Entrance(s) toEntrance(s) to the property shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to be Entrance(s) to the property sha a minimum of 20 feet wide for emergency vehicle access or as approved by the Fire a minimum of 20 fe Department and the City Engineer.Department and the City Engineer.Department and the City Engineer Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , , Engineer Enforcement Responsibility: City Public Works DepartmentPublic Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Pr

42.43.243.243.Address numbers shall be posted Address numbers shall be posted ononthe public street, and on the individual on Address numbers shall be pothe public street, and structures in a manner visible from the driveway. structures in a manner visible from the driveway. struct Enforcement Responsibility: Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works DepartmentPublic Works Department , Building Department, Fire Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works Dep, Building Depa DepartmentDepartmentDepartment
Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit , and prior to Final Inspection, and prior to Final InspTiming

43.44.344.344.Public street lighting on the project frontage along Public street lighting on the project frontage aloFourthFourth Street Eas FourthStreet Eas t t will include t Street Eas will include will i one light fixture and pole like the pole on 4one light fixture and pole like the pole on 4one light fixture and ththStreet, unless PG&E authorizes putting a th Street, unless PG light on their pole. light on their pole. light on their pole.

Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , , Engineer Enforcement Responsibility: CiPublic Works DepartmentPu Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming

44.45.445.445.Street trees along the property frontages Street trees along the property frontages are subjectare subject to the review of the are subject to the review of the Street trees aloto th Planning Director and the Public Works Director. All street trees shall be consistent with Planning Directo the City’s Tree Planting Program, including the Master Tree List the City’s Tree Planting Program, includ Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , , Engineer Enforcement Responsibility: CiPublic Works DepartmentPu Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming

45.46.546.546.All All newAll newutility distribution facilities for the new utility distribution facilities for the propertyproperty , including electric, property , including electric, utility distribution faciliti, including telecommunications, cable TV, etc., shall be installed underground. telecommunications, cable TV, etc., Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , , Engineer Enforcement Responsibility: CiPublic Works DepartmentPu Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming

46.47.647.647.The applicant shall be required to pay for all inspections prior to the acceptance The applicant sha of public improvements, or within 30 days of receipt of invoice, at the City’s election. All of public improve Agenda Item #8.2:

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plan checking fees. any other fees charged by the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Water or plan checking fees other affected agencies with reviewing authority over this project. shall be paid prior to other affected age Final Occupancy.Final Occupancy.Final Occupancy.

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47.48.748.748.Any wells on the site shall be abandoned in accordance with permit requirements Any wells on th of the Sonoma County Department of Environmental Health; or otherwise equipped with of the Sonoma a backa back -flow prevention device as approved by the City Engineer. Wells that will remain -- a back flow prevention d shallshall be plumbed to irrigation system only and not used for domestic potable water use. shall be plumbed to irr Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , , Engineer Enforcement Responsibility: CiPublic Works DepartmentPu Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming

48.49.849.849.A complete set of AsA complete set of As -Built or Record improvement plans showing all constructive -- A complete set of As Built or Record changes from the original plans, shall be provided to the Public Works Department prior changes from th to final acceptance of the public improvements. Once accepted then record drawings, to final acceptanc on mon m ylar, shall be provided to the City Engineer and prior to final acceptance. on m ylar, shall be provided to th Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEnforcement Responsibility: City Engineer , Public Works Department , , Public Works Department EnforcemenPu Timing: Prior to Issuance of Timing: Prior to Issuance of Final OccupancyFinal Occupancy Timing: Prior to Issuance of Final Occupancy GeneralGeneral Conditions: General Conditions:Conditions:

49.50. 4950. 4950.Indemnity, Fee Notice, and Time Limitations:Indemnity, Fee Notice, and Time Limitations:Indemn a.a.The Applicant/developer, owner, and any successor in interest, severally and jointly, a. The Applicant/de shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers, shall defend, indemnify, an attorneys, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding brought against the attorneys, and em City or its agents, officers, attorneys, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or City or iCity or i ts agents, officers, atto annul the annul the City Council annul the City Council ’s decisions memorialized herein, including any approval of City Council ’s decisions memoria any portion of the Project, the environmental determination applicable to the Project any portion of the and/or the eand/or the e nvironmental review document(s) for the Project. This indemnification and/or the e nvironmental review shall include damages or fees awardedshall include damages or fees awarded againstagainst thetheCity, if theagainst City, if any,any, costs City, if any, costs ofofsuit, ofcosts suit, shall include damages osuit, attorney’sattorney’s fees,fees, andattorney’s and fees, other andother costsother costs andand expenses incurred costsand expenses incurred ininconnection in connection withwith expenses incurred suchwithsuch connection such actionaction whether action whether incurredwhether incurred bybythebytheApplicant/developer, incurred the Applicant/developer, thetheCity, and/or parties initiating the Applicant/developer, City, and/or parties or bringing such action.or bringing such action.or bringing such action. a.b. ab. ab. The defense, indemnification, and holdThe defense, indemnification, and hold -harmless obligations set forth in this -- harmless obligations The defense, indem Section shall remain personal obligations of the original Applicants Section shall remain personal oblig——N. William — N. William N. William Jasper, Jr. (individually and as Trustee of the N.W. Jasper Jr. 2004 Irrevocable Jasper, Jr. (individually Trust), 227 BraTrust), 227 Bra zil Development LLC, and 228 Brazil Development LLC Trust), 227 Bra zil Development LLC, and 228 ——and their — and their and their respective successor entities. These obligations shall not transfer to bona fide respective successor en purchasers in armspurchasers in arms -length transactions of any parcel within the project. Conditions -- purchasers in arms length transactions running with the land relatrunning with the land relat ing to ongoing compliance running with the land relat ing to ongoing compliance ——including but not limited to — ing to ongoing compliaincluding but not lim defensible space maintenance, vegetation management, drainage maintenance, defensible space ma and physical Conditions of Approval and physical Conditions of Approval ——shall continue to bind successor owners as — and physical Conditions of Ashall continue to bi conditions running with the land, separate conditions running with the land, separate from the defense and indemnification from the defense and conditions runnin Agenda Item #8.2:

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obligations of this Sectionobligations of this Section ... obligations of this Section c.c.c.The applicant/developer, owner, and any successor in interest, severally and jointly, The applicant/dev shall defend, indemnify, andshall defend, indemnify, and hold harmlesshold harmless thetheCity, its the City, its agen, officers, employees, shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City, its agents, officers, e andand attorneys for all costs incurred in and attorneys for all costs incurred in additionaladditional investigation additional investigation ofoforoforstudy orattorneys for all costs incurred in study of,investigation of, orstudy of,rfororforfor supplementing,supplementing, preparing, redrafting, supplementing, preparing, redrafting, revising,revising, ororamending or revising, preparing, redrafting, amending anyany document anyamending document (included(included document(included butbut notbut not limited not limited totoanytolimited any environmental document or study), if made necessary by any any environmental doc claim, action, or proceeding and if the applicant/developer or owner desires to claim, action, or procee pursue securing such approvals and/or clearances, after initiation of such claim, pursue securing such action, or proceeding, which are coaction, or proceeding, which are co nditioned on the approval of such documents in a action, or proceeding, which are nditioned on the form and under conditions approved by the Cityform and under conditions approved by the City Attorney.Attorney.Attorney. form an b.d. bd. bd. The defense and indemnification obligations relating to challenges to the The defense and indem original approval of the Revised Applications shall terminate upon the later of: (i)original approval of th fortyforty -five (45) days after the applicable statute of limitations has passed without a -- forty five (45) days after t proceeding having been filed; or (ii) the final, nonproceeding having been filed; or (ii) the final, non -appealable resolution of any third -- appealable resolut--- proc party action timely filed challenging the Revised Applications. Ongoing complianceparty action timely f obligations and the obligation to defend against actions arising from postobligations and the obligation -approval -- approval approval interpretatiinterpretati on or enforcement of the Conditions of Approval shall not be subject to interpretati on or enforcement o this sunset.this sunset.this sunset.
e.e.In the event that a claim, action or proceeding described in subsection (a) or (b) e. In the event that a cla above is brought, the City shall promptly notify the Applicant/developer and owner of above is brought the existence of thethe existence of the claim, action,claim, action, ororproceeding, and orthe existence of the claim, action, proceeding, and thetheCitytheCity willwill Cty cooperate will proceeding, and cooperate fullyfully ininfully incooperate thethedfense the defense ofofsuch of such defense claim, action, or proceeding. Nothing herein shall prohibit the such claim, action, or proc City from participating in theCity from participating in the defense of anydefense of any claim,claim, action, or proceeding; claim, City from participating in the defense of anyaction, or proceeding; the City the City the City action, o shall retain the right to (i) approve the counsel to so defend the City, (ii) approve shall retain the right to all all all significant decisions concerning the manner in which the defense is conducted, and significant decisio (iii) approve any and all settlements, which approval shall not be(iii) approve any and all settlements, wunreasonable unreasonable unreaso withheld. The City shall also have the right not to participate in said defense, except withheld. The City that the City agrees to cooperate with the Applicant in the defense of said claim, that the City agrees to action, or proceeding. Ifaction, or proceeding. If the Citythe City choosesthe City chooses totohave toaction, or proceeding. If have chooses counsel havecounsel ofofits own of counsel its ownotodefend any to its owndefend anydefend a claim, action, or proceedingclaim, action, or proceeding where the Applicant/developer or owner claim, action, or proceeding where the Applicant/developer or has already has already has alre retained counsel toretained counsel to defenddefend thetheCitythe defend City ininsuch retained counsel to City in such matters, suchmatters, thethefees and thematters, fees and expenses of fees and expenses of thethethe expenses of counselcounsel selectedcounsel selected bybythebytheCity shall selected the City shall bebepaidbepaid byCity shall bythepaid bytheapplicant/developer and owner the applicant/developer an... c.c. f.f.c.The defense, indemnification, and hold f. The defense, indemnification, and hold -harmless obligations of the Applicants under -- The defense, indemnificharmless obligati this Section may be assigned by the Applicants to a bona fide successor developer this Section may b of the project, subject to the City’s written consent, which shall not be unreasonably of the project, sub witwit hheld or delayed. For purposes of this Section, it shall be reasonable to withhold wit hheld or delayed. consent if the proposed assignee does not demonstrate, to the City’s reasonable consent if the propos satisfaction, sufficient financial capacity to perform the obligations of this Agreement satisfaction, suffic and to bear any costs or liabilities that may arise thereunder. Such assignment shall and and to bear any costs be effected through a written assumption agreement in form reasonably acceptable be effected throug to the City Attorney, providing that the assignee assumes the obligations on terms to the City Attorney not materinot materi ally less favorable to the City than those of the assigning Applicants in not materi ally less favorable to compliance with Section 19.03.060 of the Sonoma Municipal Code. Upon execution compliance with S of the assumption agreement and City consent, the assigning Applicants shall be of the assumption ag released prospectively from the obligations so assumed. released prospectively released prospectively from the obligations so assumed.from the obl Agenda Item #8.2:

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d.g. dg. dg. The applicant/developer, owner, and any successor in interest, severally and The applicant/devel jointly, shall indemnifyjointly, shall indemnify thetheCitytheCity forfor City allfor all thealltheCity’s thejointly, shall indemnify City’s costs,City’s costs, fees,fees, costs, andand fees, damages and damages whichwhich thedamages thewhich the CityCity incurs Cityincurs ininenforcing the above indemnification provisions. inincurs enforcing the above indemnification provi e.h. eh. eh. If the applicant and/or owner is not a natural person, but is an entity, then the If the applicant and/ managing member,managing member, majoritymajority shareholder, majority managing member, shareholder, ororother or other principal shareholder, otherprincipal ofoftheoftheentity principal theentity shallshall entity bebeshall be personallypersonally liableliable forfor the entity’s obligations under these indemnification provisions. personally liable for the entity’s obligatio f.f.ii.f.i.UnlessUnless aashorter a Unless shorter limitationshorter limitation periodperiod applies, limitation period applies, thethetimetheapplies, time withintimewithin whichwithin which judicial which judicial reviewjudicial review ofofofreview thisthis decision must be sought is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure, this decision must be soug Section 1094.6.Section 1094.6.Section 1094.6.
g.j.g.j.The g.j. The conditions The conditions ofofproject of project conditions approval project approval setset forthsetapproval forth hereinforthherein includeherein include certaininclude certain fees,fees, ddication certain fees, dedication dedicatio requirements,requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions, some of which may requirements, reservation requirem be subject to the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code section 66000, et seq.). be subject to the Mitig Pursuant to Government Code section 66020, subdivision (d)(1), the conditions Pursuant to Governme constitute written notice of aconstitute written notice of a statementstatement ofoftheoftheamount of such thestatement constitute written notice of a amount of such fees andfees and aadescription a amount of such fees and description descr of dedications,of dedications, reservations,reservations, and other exactions. You are of dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified hereby further notifieand other exac that the 90that the 90 -day approv -- that the 90 al period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, day approvday approv al period in which yo reservations, and other exactions pursuant to Governmentreservations, and other exactions pursuant CodeCode sectionCode section 66020,section 66020,66020, subdivisionsubdivision (a),(a), has(a), has begun. subdivision hasbegun. IfIfyou If you fail begun. fail you ttofail filetofileaaprotest filea protest within this 90 protestwithin this 90 -day period -- day period within this 90 day period complying with all of the requirements of Government Code sectioncomplying with all of the requireme66020, you will 66020, you will 66 be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.be legally barred from later challenging such ex See attached conditions from the Sonoma Fire District and Permit Sonoma (Sanitation)See attached co Agenda Item #8.2:

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Thomas Tunny
[email protected]
May May May 202020, 2026, 2026, 2026
Delivered ViaDelivered Via EmailEmailDelivered Via Email Sonoma City CouncilSonoma City CouncilSonoma City Council No. 1 The PlazaNo. 1 The PlazaNo. 1 The Plaza
Sonoma, CA 95476Sonoma, CA 95476Sonoma, CA 95476
Re:Re:Re: 149 Fourth St. East, Lot 227 Brazil St., and Lot 228 Brazil St.149 Fourth St. East, Lot 227 Brazil St., Use Permit and Design ReviewUse Permit and Design ReviewUse Permit and Design Review City Council Meeting May 20, 2026City Council Meeting May 20, 2026City Council Meeting May 20 Our File No:Our File No ::11562.0211562.02 Our File No 11562.02 Dear Dear Dear Mayor Wellander and Members of the City Mayor Wellander and Council Members of the City Council ::: Mayor Wellander and Council Members of the City This firm represents the William William William Jasper Trust, Trust, Trust, 227 Brazil 227 Brazil 227 Brazil Development Development Development LLC, and 228 LLC, and 228 LLC, and 228 Brazil Development LLC (collectively, the “4Brazil Development LLC (collectively, the “4Brazil Development LLC (c thththand Brazil Owner”), which own and Brazil Owner”), which own and B East, Lot 227 Brazil St., and Lot 228 Brazil St.East, Lot 227 Brazil St., and Lot 228 Brazil St. (the “4(the “4(the “4 East, Lot 227 Brazil St., and ththth and Brazil Properties”), respectively. As and Brazil Properties”), you know, the 4you know, the 4you know, the 4 ththth and Brazil Owner has submitted applications for Use Permit and Design Review and Brazil Owner has su approvalapproval ssof a single s approval of a single -family home and accessory structures on each of the 4 -- of a single family home and accessory structures on each o ththth and Brazil Properties and Brazil Properties and
(the “Project”). The City Council is considering the Project for approval on May 20, 2026. For (the “Project”). The City Council is co(the “Project”). The City Council is co nsidering the Project for all of the following reasons, we respectfully request that the City Council approve the all of the following reasons, we reas as as proposedproposedproposed...

I.I.I. BRIEF BB RIEF PROJECT PP RIEF ROJECT DESCRIPTION AND DD ROJECT ESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND BB ACKGROUND ESCRIPTION AND ACKGROUND The proposed Project derives from a Settlement Agreement entered into by the City and The proposed Project d the 4the 4the 4 thththand Brazil Ownerand Brazil Owner in 2021in 2021in 2021 and Brazil Owner , which Settlement Agreement resolved a legal challenge of the , which S City City denial of the original version of the proposed Project. The Settlement Agreement set forth City denial of the original ve the parties’the parties ’agreement to certain revisions of the original project, which ’ the parties agreement to certain revisions of the original pro proposed Project. The 4proposed Project. The 4proposed Project. The 4 ththth and Brazil Owner submitted applicationsand Brazil Owner submitted application sfor the proposed Project in s for the proposed Project in and Brazil Owner fo 2023.2023.2023.

The PThe roject PPThe properties are roject roject properties are located above the intersection of 4th Street and Brazil Street, on properties are located above the interse the slopes of Schoeken of Schoeken of Schoeken Hill in Hill in Hill in the foothills foothills foothills of the Mayacama Mayacama MayacamasssMountain range.Mountain range.Mountain range. T propertiesproperties comprise a total area of properties comprise a total area of comprise a total area of Except for a City well and water tank approximately 7.5 acres. Except for a City well anapproximately on 228 Brazil Street, the on 228 Brazil Street, the roject area is largely undeveloped and supports open grassland, oak on 228 Brazil Street, the PPP roject area is largely un woodlands, and rock outcroppings. An existing paved driveway at the western terminus of Brazil woodlands, and rock ou Street provides direct access to 149 4th Street East, while the other two properties do not have Street provides direct access to 149 4th Street East, whther two properties do n Agenda Item #8.2:

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paved vehicle access to the interior of the lots. paved vehicle access to the interior of the lots. --family - paved vehicle access to the ifamily family home and accessory structures on each home and accessory structures on each propertpropert iesies . . iespropert . home and accessory structures on each of th II.II.II.THE TTHE PROJECT PPHE ROJECT IISISCS ONSISTENT WITH CCROJECT AONSISTENT WITH LL AALL APPLICABLE ALL A ONSISTENT WITH PPLICABLE PLANNING AND PP PPLICABLE LANNING AND ZONING ZZ ONING LANNING AND ONING

CONTROLS CC ONTROLS ONTROLS
All three properties have a General Plan designation of Hillside Residential and are zoned All three properties have Residential Hillside (R-Residential Hillside (R HS) with a Historic Overlay. -- Residential Hillside (R HS) with a Historic Overlay. The Hillside Residential land use designation HS) with a Historic Overlay. The Hillside Residential is intended to preserve the City’s hillside backdrop, while allowing limited residential development is intended to preserve th in conjunction with agricultural uses. The designation allows a density of one residential unit per in conjunction with agri ten acreten acreten acres (excluding second units). s (excluding second units). s (excluding second units).

The R-The R -HSzoning permits single - The R HS zoning permits single -family homes and residential accessory structures, subject -- HS zoning permits single family homes and reside to approval of a Use Permit. to approval of a Use Permit. The project also require TT she project also require sDesign Review. s to approval of a Use Permit. Design Review. Adjoining land uses include he project also require Design Review. Adjoining land uses inclu single-single -family homes on large parcels also zoned R - single -family homes on large parcels also zoned R -HS, as well as undeveloped properties to the - family homes on large parHS, as well as undevelo north that are in unincorporated Sonoma County. The north that are in unincorporated Sonoma County. The context is defined by singlecontext is defined by single --family - family family north that con residential uses, open spaces in the surrounding hillsides, and agricultural uses.residential uses, open spaces in the surroun As set forth in the Staff Report, Staff Report, Staff Report, the proposed Project PP is consistent consistent consistent with the with the with the goals and policies of the City of City of City of Sonoma 2020 General 2020 General 2020 General Plan, which encourages Plan, which encourages Plan, which encourages infill development. In development. In development. In addition, the Community Development Element (““CDE “ CDE ””) of ” CDE the General General General Plan recognizes recognizes recognizes that citizen approval of the Urban Growth Boundary (citizen approval of the Urban Growth Boundary ( ““UBG “ UBG ) reflects a commitment to focus growth UBG””” ) reflects a commitment citizen approval of the within within Cy limits to prevent urban sprawl into agriculturally and environmentally sensitive areas CC within ity limits to prevent urb surrounding surrounding surrounding the City. The CDE notes that the UGB is also intended to concentrate intended to concentrate intended to concentrate future residential, commercial, and industrial growth in areas already served residential, commercial, and industrial growth in a, such as , such as , such as the 4th and Brazil Properties.the 4th and Brazil Properties .. the 4th and Brazil Properties The proposed The proposed roject is consistent with the R The proposed PP-roject is consistent with the R P-HS zoning - HS zoning as it is intended for hillside areas HS zoning roject is consistent with the R ,,, as it is intended for hillsi of the City that are suitable for very-of the City that are suitable for very -low density single - -low density single -family residential uses. - of the City that are suitable for very low density single family residential uses. The proposed The proposed family residentThe prop single-single -family dwelling - single sfamily dwelling sand accessory structures s family dwelling arend accessory structures are consistent with the R are -consistent with the R and accessory structures -HS zoning development - consistent with the R HS zoning development standards astandards and the a nd the Ciy’s standards nd the Ciy’s hllside development and design standards. The location, size, design, and City’s hillside development and operating characteristics are operating characteristics areare compatible with the existing and future land use in the vicinity. operating characteristics compatible with the ex The proposed useThe proposed use sswill not impair the architectural integrity and character of the s The proposed use will not impair the architectural intdistrictdistrict as as as district the area has a diversity of dwelling the area has the area has a diversity of dwelling sizesize s, massing s size , massing ,and design , a diversity of dwelling , massing sand design s..s. The p roposed P and design The pThe p rojectposed P protects roject roposed P roject proects the the the protects natural topography and utiliznatural topography and utiliz esesa variety of setbacks es a variety of setbacks , building heights, and forms to blend into the , , natural topography and utiliz a variety of setbacks building heights, and for terrain. The terrain. The roject's design and architecture comply with the applicable policies and regulations terrain. The PPP roject's design and archi set forth in the Development Code.set forth in the Development Code.set forth in the Development Code.

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III.III.III. THE TTHE PPHE ROJECT P ROJECT IIS IS S CCATEGORICALLY ROJECT C ATEGORICALLY EXEMPT EE FROMATEGORICALLY THE CALIFORNIA CC ALIFORNIA ALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL EE NVIRONMENTAL QQUALITY Q UALITY AACT ACT (“CEQA”) NVIRONMENTAL UALITY CT (“CEQA”) PURSUANT TO PP (“CEQA”) CEQA URSUNT TO CEQA GGUIDELINES GURSUANT TO CEQAUIDELINES UIDELINES SECTION SS ECTION 1530315303 ECTION 15303
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 CEQA Guidelines Section 15303provides that certain , also referred to as Class 3, provides that certain types of ,also referred to as Class types of types of prvides tha projects, including up to three single projectsprojects -, including up to three single family homes, -- family homes, have been determined to not have a significant , including up to three single family homes, have been determined to effect on the environment and are thus categorically exempt from CEQA. effect on the environment and are thus categoricSection 15303 provides Section 15303 provides as follows:as follows:as follows:

Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, Class 3 consists of construction and l small facilities facilities facilities or structures; or structures; or structures; installation installation installation of small new small new small new equipment and equipment and equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures facilities in small structures; and the con from one use to another where ofrom one use to another where ofrom one use to another where only minor mo exterior of the structure. The numbers of structures described in this section exterior of the structure. The numbers o are the maximum allowable on any legal parcel. Examples of this exemption are the maximum allowable on any lega include but are not limited to:include but are not limited to:include but are not limited to:
(a) One single-(a) One single -family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential - (a) One single family residence, or a second dwelling zone. In urbanized areas, up to three single--family - residences may be constructed or converted under this exemption.constructed or converted under this exemption.constructed or conve ………
(e) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, (e) Accessory (appurtenant) structures swimming pools, and fencesswimming pools, and fences ... swimming pools, and fences ………
((14 C ( .14 C ..C...CR.14 C .C.RR§ 15303§ 15303§ 15303.).).) The ProjectThe Project meets the requirements of The Project meets the requirements of Section 15303 because it meets the requirements of Section 15303 because it three singlethree single --- Section 15303 becauthree single family dwellings with accessory structures that are consistent with the City’s family dwellings with accessory structures that aCity’s General Plan City’s General Plan General Plan Zoning ZZ oning Dstrict oning District development controls and design regulations. District development controls and design regulations. developme served by all required utilities and public services.served by all required utilities and public services .. served by all required u IV.IV.IV. REQUESTED RR EQUESTED COUNCIL CC OUNCIL AEQUESTED CTION AA OUNCIL CTION ——STATE S—SCTION -TATE -M- MANDATED TATE M ANDATED DEFENSIBLE DD ANDATED EFENSIBLE SPACE SS PACE TREE TTEFENSIBLE PACE REE REE

REMOVALS RR EMOVALSEMOVALS
We respectfully We respectfully We respectfully request request request Council Council Council take action take action take action on a discrete a discrete a discrete matter at the May the May the May 20, 2026 hearing: the interaction between state-hearing: the interaction between state -mandated defensible space requirements and the City's local - hearing: the interaction between state mandated defensible spa tree replacement ordinance.tree replacement ordinance.tree replacement ordinance.

The Project sits within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) in the Local The Project sits within t Responsibility Area. Government Code section 51182 and 14 C.C.R. section 1299 et seq Responsibility Area. Government Code . impose et seqet seq. impose . impose mandatory mandatory mandatory defensible defensible defensible space obligations obligations obligations on property owners on property owners on property owners in the VHFHSZ, including VHFHSZ, including VHFHSZ, including tree removals and canopy spacing requirements that will require the removal of trees from the site, as removals and canopy sp will be documented by the qualified Fire Protection Plan preparer required under the Sonoma will be documented by the qualified Fire Protection Plaarer required under the Valley Fire District's Conditions of Approval. As the Valley Fire District's Conditions of Approval. As the Valley Fire D Agenda Item #8.2:

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confirm, these confirm, these confirm, these obligations obligations obligations apply by operation of apply by operation of apply by operation of state law regardless regardless regardless of municipal municipal municipal zoning or zoning or zoning or general plan designation, and the local fire authority has independent authority to enforce them.general plan designation, a Under Sonoma Municipal CodeUnder Sonoma Municipal Code (SMC)(SMC) section 12.08.035, however, every tree removal (SMC) Under Sonoma Municipal Code —section 12.08.035, however—— including a stateincluding a state --mandated removal undertaken solely for compliance with the defensible space - including a state mandated removal unde framework —framework —— triggers a 1:1 replacement requirement with a 15 framework --gallon tree, or payment of a $700 - triggers a 1:1 replacement requirement with a 15 gallon tree, or payment trigg perper --tree in - per -tree in -lieu - fee. lieutree in fee. lieu Applied to state fee. -Applied to state mandated defensible space removals, this requirement would -- Applied to state mandated defensible spa obligate the Applicants to plant new trees to replace the very fuel that the state legislature has obligate the Applicants determined must be removed for fire safetydetermined must be removed for fire safety in the VHFHSZ. in the VHFHSZ. That outcome is in direct tension in the VHFHSZ. determined must be removed for That outcome is in dire with the with the with the policy underlying Government policy underlying Government policy underlying Government Code section 51182, which the section 51182, which the section 51182, which the legislature legislature legislature enacted enacted enacted to compel fuel reduction in the wildlandcompel fuel reduction in the wildland urban interface following the 2017 and 2020 California compel fuel reduction in the wildland urban interface followin--- wildfire seasons.wildfire seasons.wildfire seasons.

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Sonoma City Council
May 20, 2026

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We respectfully request that this matter be considered and acted upon by Council at the We respectfully request May 20, 2026 hearingMay 20, 2026 hearingapprove the Project as proposed. May 20, 2026 hearing, and that the Council approve the Project as proposed. , and that the Council approve the P, and that th Very truly yours, Very truly yours, Very truly yours,

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City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 20 May 2026
Department
Community Development
Department
Staff Contact
Jennifer Gates, AICP
Community Development Director
Agenda Item Title
Public Hearing to Consider, Discuss, and Approve a Use Permit and Design Review (UA 24- 3) for Construction of a Proposed New Single-family Home and Detached Garage at Lot 227 Brazil Street (APN: 018-051-016), Including Action to Approve a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the State CEQA Guidelines for New Construction of up to Three Residential Units and Accessory Structures
Summary
Background:

In 2018 the City Council denied an application on appeal for a proposed single-family home at Lot 227, along with two other applications for 149 Fourth Street East and Lot 228 Brazil. A lawsuit arose from that denial and through discussions a Settlement Agreement (Attached) was entered into between the City and the Applicant, as well as the other petitioners in the lawsuit. The Agreement requires the Applicant to submit new applications for all three properties and the City Council to consider approval at a public hearing rather than the Planning Commission.

In early 2024, a new application was submitted for a new single-family home and detached garage for Lot 227 Brazil Street. The plans were reviewed by the Public Works Department, Fire Department, Community Development Department, and Permit Sonoma (Sewer) who have provided Conditions of Approval for the project.

Project Description
The project applicant proposes to construct a new single-family home on a 2 acre (87,267 sqft) lot in the Residential Hillside Zoning and Historic Overlay districts. The site will be accessed from Fourth Street East at Brazil Street from an existing road that will be widened.

A fire truck turn around is proposed at the end of the access road that is shared with Lot 228 Brazil for this new residence where the 612 sqft detached garage will be located. At the end of a proposed walkway will be the 5,212 sqft, single-family dwelling with a 1,063 sqft covered patio.

Architectural materials, finishes, and colors reflect natural materials and colors selected to blend with the environment. These include:
 Walls: natural stained wood siding, off white painted stucco, and light grey stone veneer
 Fascia and Trim: wood painted black
 Doors and Windows: aluminum clad in dark bronze
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General Plan Consistency
The property is designated Residential Hillside (R-HS) by the General Plan. The R-HS land use designation is intended to preserve Sonoma’s hillside backdrop, while allowing limited residential development in conjunction with agricultural uses. As the proposed project would provide a single-family home with accessory structures, complies with the R-HS land use designation. The land use designation allows a residential density of up to 1 unit per 10 acres.

The project site is 2 acres and is allowed to have one dwelling unit, which is consistent with the proposed project.

The proposed project is consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Sonoma 2020 General Plan, which encourages infill development. In addition, the Community Development Element (CDE) of the General Plan recognizes that citizen approval of the Urban Growth Boundary (UBG) in 2000 reflects a commitment to focus growth within city limits to prevent urban sprawl into agriculturally and environmentally sensitive areas surrounding the City. The CDE notes that the UGB is also intended to concentrate future residential, commercial, and industrial growth in areas already served by urban services.

Applicable General Policies include the following:

Community Development Element
 Limit growth in Sonoma to a rate that is based on the cost-effective provision of services within the sphere of influence (CDE 1.6).
 Preserve and enhance the scale of the community without imposing rigid stylistic restrictions (CDE 5.1).

Housing Element:
 Encourage diversity in the type, density, size, affordability, and tenure of residential development in Sonoma, while maintaining quality of life goals for the community (Policy H- 1.1).
 Maintain and enhance the existing housing stock, preserve the affordable housing stock, and ensure that new residential development is consistent with Sonoma’s town character and neighborhood quality (HE Goal 3).
 Maintain sustainable neighborhoods with quality housing, infrastructure, and open space that fosters neighborhood character and the health of residents (H-3.1).  Promote environmental sustainability through support of existing and new development that minimizes reliance on natural resources (Goal H-6).  Promote the use of sustainable construction techniques and environmentally sensitive design for all housing to include best practices in water conservation, low-impact drainage, and greenhouse gas reduction (HE 6.3).

Environmental Resources Element:
 Require new development to provide adequate private and, where appropriate, public open space (ERE 1.4).
 Preserve existing trees and plant new trees (ERE 2.6).  Encourage construction, building maintenance, landscaping, and transportation practices that promote energy and water conservation and reduce green-house gas emissions (ERE 3.2).

Public Safety Element:
 Require development to be designed and constructed in a manner that reduces the potential for damage and injury from natural and human causes to the extent possible (PSE 1.1).

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 Ensure that all development projects provide adequate fire protection (PSE 1.3).

Overall, the proposed project is consistent with applicable General Plan policies.

Development Code Consistency
Zoning/Use: The project site is zoned Residential - Hillside (R-HS) and is within the Northeast Planning Area. The proposed project is consistent with the R-HS zoning as it is intended for hillside areas of the City that are suitable for very-low density single-family residential and agricultural land uses. As indicated in Table 2-1 Residential Uses and Permit Requirements in SMC Section 19.10.050, single-family dwellings require a Use Permit within the R-HS zoning district. The proposed project is consistent with the zoning code with the approval of a Use Permit. Additional consistency information is provided below under “Project Entitlements.”
Development Standards: The proposed project is governed by development standards contained in SMC Section 19.18 (Northeast Planning Area).

Table 1. Northeast Planning Area Development Standards
Development Feature Standard Compliance
Lot Size: 10 acres Legal Non-Conforming. 2
acres +/-
Setbacks: 30 feet
Complies. Main house is 55
feet at closest (eastern)
corner and 188 feet at
furthest (western) corner.

Accessory Structures
Setback:

Minimum5 feet for accessory
structures 9 feet or less in
wall height (SMC

19.50.080).

Complies. Garage is
located 6 feet at its closest
corner and is 8 feet in wall
height at that point.

FAR: .10 Complies. .067 FAR
Site Coverage: 15% Complies. 7.89%
Height:

Main Structure: 30 feet from
finished grade
Chimney: 38 feet
15 feet for accessory
structures within the
setbacks
Complies. Main house 25
feet 6 inches (11’-13’ ceiling
height)
Chimney: 28 feet 9 inches
Garage: 10 feet 9 inches
Parking: 1 covered space
Complies. 2 spaces are
located within the detached
garage.

Site Access and Circulation: Vehicle access to the project site would be provided via a new driveway off Fourth Street East at Brazil Street. The proposed driveway would be a minimum of 20 feet wide and would provide direct access to the shared driveways to 95 Brazil Street, Lot 227 Brazil Street and Lot 228 Brazil Street. The shared driveway splits to provide access to Lots 227 and 228 and will be narrowed to 16 feet. A fire access turnaround will be provided at the end of the driveway where it enters into Lot 227.

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Utilities: The City of Sonoma Water Department provides water services to the City. Sonoma Clean Power is the default electricity service provider to the City via Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) infrastructure. PG&E provides natural gas services to the City. Sewer is provided by Sonoma Water (Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District). All proposed utility lines for the proposed project would be installed underground.

Stormwater Management: A Preliminary Stormwater Control Plan (Prelim SCP) was provided for this project along with the proposed projects for Lot 228 Brazil and 149 Fourth Street East. The Prelim SCP identifies fifteen bio retention areas, their drainage management area, the direction of the runoff being captured by each, and the bio retention capacity. The City Engineer must approve the final SCP prior to and as a condition precedent to the issuance of a building or grading permit. The SCP must include an Operation and Maintenance Plan for the Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the SCP that will be recorded on the property.

In addition, an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (“Control Plan”) is required to be approved by the City Engineer before the issuance of a building or grading permit. The Best Management Practices specified in the approved Control Plan shall be implemented before and during any rainfall event. Grading shall only commence when erosion and sediment control measures have been installed, implemented, and maintained on the site to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.

Landscaping: A Landscaping plan must be prepared that complies with SMC Chapter 14.32, Water Efficient Landscaping (WELO), and SMC Section 19.40.060, Landscape Standards. In addition, due to the location of the project site in a Very High Fire Severity Zone, the proposed landscaping must comply with the home hardening and separation requirements as required by the Fire Department.

Project Entitlements: The following entitlements are required for this project.

Use Permit (19.54.040): As indicated in Table 2-1 Residential Uses and Permit Requirements in SMC Section 19.10.050, single-family dwellings require a Use Permit within the R-HS zoning district along with the objectives identified in SMC Section 19.40.050. The proposed single-family dwelling and accessory structures is consistent with the development standards explained above and the hillside development and design standards described below. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics are compatible with the existing and future land use in the vicinity. The proposed use will not impair the architectural integrity and character of the zoning district as the area has diverse size, massing and design of dwellings.

Hillside Development (19.40.050):

Table 2. Hillside Development Standards
Development Feature Compliance
Structure Height
Complies. See Table 1 above for height
measurements; the heights do not exceed
the maximum allowed in the zoning district.

Grading and Drainage
Complies. The project proposes to cut 620
cubic yards of which 190 cubic yards will be
used as fill onsite, and 430 cubic yards
exported from the site. The proposed
buildings are cut into the hillside and step
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with the hillside. All areas will be protected
from erosion and include bioretention
facilities.

Street Layout
Complies. The proposed roads and fire
access turnarounds and turnouts are graded
to blend with existing topography where
feasible. Due to the slope of the hillside and
the limitations on the slope of the road for
the fire truck access requires areas of cut
and fill. This will require some retaining walls
of 4 feet along the side of the proposed road
at cut locations and fills will be sloped to
blend with the topography and will include
plant restoration and erosion control. The
driveway for both Lots 227 and 228 will be
required to cut 2890 cubic yards which will
be used as fill on the site for the driveway.

Terrain Alteration
Complies. Protruding and steeply cut
slopes for roads and lot pads are avoided.

Buildings and roads are cut into the terrain
as described below but it is limited to what is
needed to provide a fire truck access road.

Lot Pad Grading
Complies. The lot pad grading, including
access roads and driveways for Lot 227
adheres the 5,000 square foot maximum.

The total proposed grading is 4,947 square
feet.

Site and Structure Design
Complies. The proposed project uses
varying structure heights and setbacks for
the proposed structures that terrace with the
direction of the slope. The foundation is split
level with limited areas of overlap between
the upper level with the lower level.

Design and Location of Structures
Complies. The structures blend with the
terrain using stepped footing, separation of
structures to minimize massing and the
earthtones are used for the building
materials and color palette. The lower level
is excavated into the slope to reduce the
visual bulk of the structure and portions of
the lower level roof provides deck space for
the upper level.

Retaining Walls Complies. Retaining walls are no taller than five feet.

Slope Restoration
Complies. Drought-tolerant trees, shrubs,
and ground cover that are compatible with
existing surrounding vegetation will be
required for the replanting of slopes.

Preservation of Ridgelines
Complies. The proposed project is located
below the ridgeline and the peak of
Schocken Hill.

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The project site planning and design that comply with the objectives of the City’s hillside development criteria including protecting the natural topography to the greatest extent possible; and utilizing a variety of setbacks and building heights, and forms to blend into the terrain.

Design Review: The project's design and architecture comply with the applicable policies and regulations set forth in the Development Code. Development of the project would meet applicable development standards for the Residential Hillside zoning district, including limits on height, setbacks, site coverage, and floor area ratio. The proposed Project is consistent with the design guidelines contained in Chapter 19.18 (Northeast Planning Area) as the proposed structures are below the maximum height limit, meets the setback requirements and are compatible with adjacent development. The proposed project is within the Historic Overlay, however the site is not a historic resource and is not located in a historic district. (See Cultural Resources Report) While some of the proposed improvements would be visible from the south, in general, the project is tucked behind existing vegetation and would not significantly impact public or private views.

Consistency with other City Ordinances
Tree Removal: Tree removal for new development is governed by SMC Section 12.08.035 (Applications for new development). As required by the City’s Tree Ordinance, an arborist report was prepared, which in 2017 identified and evaluated a total of 37 trees on the site and construction of the proposed project would require the removal of 19 trees. Tree replacement is required on a 1:1 basis with one 15-gallon tree for each six inches of trunk diameter being removed. As conditioned, the landscape plan submitted with building permits shall identify that each tree shall be at least 15 gallons in size, along with an updated tree removal and protection plan. Therefore, the proposed tree removal and replacement complies with SMC Section 12.08.035. The Arborist Report is contained within the Biological Resources Report.

Discussion of Project Issues
Project Modification: The applicant has provided in the Project Narrative (attached) an overview of modifications that have been made to the 2017 project with the current submittal.

These include reductions in the pad size for the main house, reduction in walkways and patios, garage square footage was reduced and the size of the pool.

Stepped Design: Per the Settlement Agreement, the buildings will not have second stories but may be tiered and stepped down the hillside. The project proposes a tiered building design with the upper level overlapping the lower level for approximately 1,259 square feet of the proposed 5,212 square foot house, or 24 percent of the house overlaps. The stepped design is also consistent with the Hillside Design Standards in that there are below grade rooms and the roofs of the lower level is used as decks for the upper level.

Very High Fire Severity Zone: The wildland interface requirements under Chapter 7A of the Building Code will apply to the site, including vegetation management and use of fire-resistant exterior materials. Substantial improvements will be necessary to provide City water service (both domestic and fire sprinkler) with adequate pressure to the proposed structures on the lot, possibly requiring booster pumps and backflow prevention devices. See attached Fire Department Conditions of Approval.

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Environmental Review
The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) as the project is consistent with the General Plan land use designation and policies and the zoning designation and applicable regulations (as discussed above). A memo prepared by the City’s CEQA consultant engaged for this project, AECOM, demonstrates that the proposed project meets the Class 3 exemption as it entails construction of a single-family dwelling and accessory structures. The site does not contain endangered, rare, or threatened species and would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality (See attached CEQA Memo). Additionally, the project would be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Therefore, the project meets all of the required criteria to utilize a Class 3 exemption.

Recommended Council Action
Adopt a Resolution approving Use Permit and Design Review (UA 24-3) for construction of a new single-family home and detached garage at Lot 227 Brazil Street (APN: 018-051-016), including action to approve a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the State CEQA Guidelines for new construction of up to three residential units and accessory structures, as proposed subject to the findings and conditions of approval.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion.

Financial Impact
Not applicable
Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Resolution - Brazil Hillside - Lot 227 Brazil
Conditions of Approval - Lot 227
Sonoma Hillside CEQA Memo
Lot 227 Brazil Narrative
Lot 227 Brazil Materials Board
Lot 227 Arch Plans
Lot 227 Civil Plans
Lot 227 Brazil Geotechnical
Settlement Agreement 2021
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1 CITY OF SONOMA

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION # _______ - 2026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA
APPROVING THE USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION (UA-24-3) OF CHAD MOLL FOR 227 BRAZIL DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR A NEW SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AT LOT 227 BRAZIL STREET (APN 018-051-016) INCLUDING ACTION TO APPROVE A
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15303 (NEW

CONSTRUCTION) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2024 Chad Moll submitted an application to the City of Sonoma for a Use Permit and Design Review Permit to construct a new single-family home and accessory structures at Lot 227 Brazil Street (“Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project was subject to a Settlement Agreement entered into between the City and the Property Owner in 2021 after a prior project was denied; and WHEREAS, the City of Sonoma (“City”) determined that the Project was Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), per CEQA Section 15303 (New Construction). The Project, in conjunction with two other neighboring single-family home projects, is exempt pursuant to Section 15303 because it entails not more than three single-family dwellings with accessory structures that are consistent with the General Plan land use designation and policies and the zoning designation and applicable regulations. The site does not contain endangered, rare, or threatened species and the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. The Project would be adequately served by all required utilities and public services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered and concurred with the Class 3 Categorical Exemption prior to taking any action on the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on May 20, 2026, to consider the merits of the Use Permit and Design Review for the Project and hear testimony in favor of, and in opposition to, the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sonoma that it hereby finds and declares as follows:

I. Record
A. The record of proceedings (“Record”) upon which all findings and determinations related to the Project and the Class 3 Categorical Exemption are based includes, but is not limited to:

1. The technical reports and all other documents relied upon for the Categorical Exemption;

2. The staff reports, City files, records and other documents, and all other information (including written evidence and testimony) prepared for and/or submitted to the City Council relating to the Project;
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2 3. All information (including written evidence and testimony) presented to the City by the staff, applicant, public, environmental consultants and sub consultants relating to the Project;

4. All information (including written evidence and testimony) presented to the City by other public agencies relating to the Project;

5. All documentary and oral evidence received at public workshops, meetings, and hearings or submitted to the City relating to the Project;

6. For documentary and information purposes, the General Plan, its related environmental document, the Sonoma Municipal Code and all other City-adopted land use plans and ordinances, including, without limitation, specific plans, guidelines and ordinances;

7. All other matters of common knowledge to the City Council, including, but not limited to, City, state, and federal laws, policies, rules, regulations, reports, records and projections related to development within the City of Sonoma and its surrounding areas;

8. The evidence, facts, findings and other determinations set forth in this resolution; and

9. All other documents comprising the record of proceedings pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5.

B. The findings contained in this Resolution are based upon the evidence in the entire Record relating to the Project. All the evidence supporting these findings was presented in a timely fashion, and early enough to allow adequate consideration by the City. References to specific reports and specific pages of documents are not intended to identify those sources as the exclusive basis for the findings.

The custodian of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which the City’s decision is based is the City Clerk, or designee. Such documents and other materials are located at Sonoma City Hall, No. 1 The Plaza, Sonoma, CA 95476.

II. Use Permit Findings
In accordance with Section 19.54.040.E of the Sonoma Municipal Code, the City Council has determined that the Project, as conditioned herein, is consistent with the findings required for Use Permit approval. The City hereby makes the following findings based on the facts contained in the Record as a whole, including, but not limited to those set forth below.

1. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any specific plan; The development and use of the property as a single-family dwelling and accessory structures is consistent with the City of Sonoma 2020 General Plan. The Project site is designated Residential Hillside (R-HS) by the General Plan. The R-HS land use designation is intended to preserve Sonoma’s hillside backdrop, while allowing limited residential development in conjunction with agricultural uses. As the proposed Project would provide a single-family home with accessory structures, it complies with the R-HS land use designation.

The land use designation allows a residential density of up to 1 unit per 10 acres. The Project site is 2 acres and is allowed to have one dwelling unit, which is consistent with the proposed Project.

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3 The proposed Project is consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Sonoma 2020 General Plan, which encourages infill development. In addition, the Community Development Element (CDE) of the General Plan recognizes that citizen approval of the Urban Growth Boundary (UBG) in 2000 reflects a commitment to focus growth within City limits in order to prevent urban sprawl into agriculturally and environmentally sensitive areas surrounding the city. The CDE notes that the UGB is also intended to concentrate future residential, commercial, and industrial growth in areas already served by urban services.

Applicable General Policies include the following:

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4 Overall, the proposed Project is consistent with applicable General Plan policies. There is no Specific Plan applicable to the Project site.

2. The proposed use is allowed with a conditional use permit within the applicable zoning district and complies with all applicable standards and regulations of this development code (except for approved variances and exceptions);
The Project is located in the Residential Hillside zoning district. Single-family residential land uses are identified as conditionally allowed uses in the zoning district as set forth in Sonoma Municipal Code (SMC) Section 19.10.050. The proposed uses are allowed with a Use Permit within the zoning district and as conditioned, the Project would comply with applicable standards contained in the SMC. The Project complies with the development standards applicable to new development in the Northeast Planning Area and the development and design standards applicable to new development in Hillside Development (SMC 19.40.050) as it is tucked behind existing vegetation and would not significantly impact public or private views.

3. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity; and Location: The Project site is zoned Residential-Hillside and is located within the Northeast Planning Area. The zoning district identifies single-family dwellings as allowable uses, subject to Use Permit review and approval to preserve and protect views to and from the hillside areas, preserve significant topographical features and habitats consistent with the character and environmental quality of the city. The proposed location of roads and buildings is to minimize impacts to the topography by stepping with the terrain and limiting grading needs.

Size: The Project complies with Development Code standards regulating building height, site coverage, and floor area ratio and is compatible with existing development in terms of size massing and design.

Design: The Project complies with Development Code standards concerning building height, setbacks, site coverage, and floor area ratio, which have as their purpose ensuring that new development fits appropriately within its surroundings. The Project also complies with Infill in the Historic Overlay Zone and the Objectives of the Hillside Development. The Project is a tiered multi-level house that steps with the slope. The color and materials selected are all natural and proposed to blend with the environment.

Operating Characteristics: The site is intended and will be used for single-family residence.

4. The proposed use will not impair the architectural integrity and character of the zoning district in which it is to be located.

The proposed uses would not impair the architectural integrity and character of the zoning district in which it is located. The Project site is in the Residential Hillside zoning Agenda Item #8.3:

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5 district in the Northeast Planning Area, which supports a mix of single-family residential development of a variety of sizes with accessory structures. The Project also complies with Infill in the Historic Overlay Zone and the Objectives of the Hillside Development.

Therefore, the Project would not impair the character of its surroundings.

In accordance with Section 9.50.050.F of the Sonoma Municipal Code, the City Council has also evaluated the Project and finds, as conditioned herein, it meet the objectives for a use permit application for hillside development based on the facts contained in the Record as a whole, including, but not limited to those set forth below.

1. The preservation of natural topographic features and appearances by maintaining the natural topography to the greatest extent possible; The Project proposes to only impact the natural topography for the construction of the roads and structures. The structures are cut into the terrain, limiting the need for lot pad grading and limiting the need for retaining walls.

2. The protection of natural topographic features and appearances through limitations on successive padding and terracing of building sites and the preservation of significant ridgelines, steep slopes, natural rock outcroppings, drainage courses, prominent trees and woodlands, vernal pools, and other areas of special natural terrain; The building sites are cut into the slope of the lot and proposes terraced walkways adjacent to the house. There are no signification ridgelines, rock outcroppings, or other areas of special natural terrain identified on this site.

3. The utilization of varying setbacks, building heights, foundation designs, and compatible building forms, materials, and colors that help blend buildings into the terrain;
The setbacks vary for all of the walls of the structures in relation to the parcel lines. The building heights and massing of the main house varies throughout the design to limit the visual massing. The lower level is excavated into the slope to reduce the visual bulk of the structure and portions of the lower-level roof provide deck space for the upper level. In addition, the accessory structure being subordinate in design and size to the main house. The natural materials and colors will help to blend the Project into the natural terrain.

4. The utilization of clustered sites and buildings on more gently sloping terrain to reduce grading alterations on steeper slopes;
The Project is clustered on the lot but is located on the more gentling sloping terrain reducing steeper cuts and preserves steeper slopes.

5. The utilization of building designs, locations, and arrangements that protect views to and from the hillside area;
The Project location and site have limited visibility from the public right-of way and does not materially impact views of the hillside. The ridgeline and peak of Schocken hill is not impacted.

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6 6. The preservation and introduction of plant materials so as to protect slopes from soil erosion and slippage and minimize the visual effects of grading and construction of hillside areas; and
After grading, the slopes will be restored and planted with appropriate plant materials as a condition of approval. Only those trees directly impacted by the construction are proposed to be removed with a tree protection plan required for those remaining within the limits of construction.

7. The utilization of street designs and improvements that minimize grading alterations and harmonize with the natural contours of the hillsides.

The proposed roads and fire access turnarounds and turnouts are graded to blend with existing topography where feasible. Due to the slope of the hillside and the limitations on the slope of the road for the fire truck access requires areas of cut and fill. This will require some retaining walls of 4 feet along the side of the proposed road at cut locations and fills will be sloped to blend with the topography and will include plant restoration and erosion control.

III. Design Review Findings
Based on the findings below and pursuant to SMC Section 19.54.080, the City Council grants design review approval of the Project as conditioned herein. Specifically, the City Council hereby makes the following findings in support of its decision to grant design review approval based on the facts contained in the Record as a whole, including, but not limited to those set forth below:

1. The project complies with applicable policies and regulations, as set forth in this Development Code (except for approved Variances and Exceptions), other City ordinances, and the General Plan.

The Project’s site design and architecture comply with the applicable policies and regulations set forth in the Development Code. Development of the Project would meet applicable development standards for the Residential Hillside zoning district, including limits on height, setbacks, site coverage, and floor area ratio.

2. On balance, the project is consistent with the intent of applicable design guidelines set forth in the Development Code.

The proposed Project is consistent with the design guidelines contained in Chapter

19.18 (Northeast Planning Area) and Section 19.40.050 (Hillside Development) as the Project is located close to the road in less steep portion of the terrain, main house is terraced with the slope of the hill and the proposed structures are below the maximum height limit.

3. The project responds appropriately to the context of adjacent development, as well as existing site conditions and environmental features.

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7 The Project is compatible with adjacent development. The Project also complies with Development Code standards including building height, setbacks, site coverage, and floor area ratio, which ensure that new development fits appropriately within its surroundings. The proposed natural materials and colors help blend the proposed development into the environment. The terraced levels of the main house with the slope helps blend the Project with the existing site conditions. The existing trees and topography not within the limits of the construction are not proposed to be impacted by the development.

4. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity.

The proposed Project will not be detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity. The Project proposes and is conditioned to provide necessary improvements to catch stormwater runoff and install erosion and fire protection measures on the site.

5. The project will not impair the historic character of its surroundings.

The proposed Project would not impair the historic character of the surroundings. The Project is not inside a historic district.

6. The project substantially complies with the applicable guidelines set forth in Chapter 19.42 SMC (Historic Preservation and Infill in the Historic Zone); The Project substantially complies with the applicable guidelines identified in Infill in the Historic Overlay Zone. The Project site has limited visibility from the public right-of-way.

7. The project substantially complies with any applicable preservation plan or other guidelines or requirements pertaining to a local historic district as designated through SMC 19.42.020 (Designation of a local historic resource or district) and adopted by the city of Sonoma.

The Project site is not subject to a preservation plan and the Project site is not within a local historic district designated through SMC 19.42.020. The Project site is located outside the Sonoma Plaza National Register Historic District, the Broadway District, Train District, and Sebastiani Cottage District.

IV. Indemnity and Time Limits
A. The applicant/developer, owner, and any successor in interest, severally and jointly, shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers, attorneys, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding brought against the City or its agents, officers, attorneys, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul the City Council's decision at issue herein, including any approval of any portion of the Project or the environmental review document(s) for the Project. This indemnification shall include damages or fees awarded against the City, if any, costs of suit, attorney's fees, and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with such action whether incurred by the applicant/developer, owner, the City, and/or parties initiating or bringing such action.

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8 B. The applicant/developer, owner, and any successor in interest, severally and jointly, shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, employees, and attorneys for all costs incurred in additional investigation of or study of, or for supplementing, preparing, redrafting, revising, or amending any document (included but not limited to any environmental document or study), if made necessary by any claim, action, or proceeding and if the applicant/developer or owner desires to pursue securing such approvals and/or clearances, after initiation of such claim, action, or proceeding, which are conditioned on the approval of such documents in a form and under conditions approved by the City Attorney.

C. In the event that a claim, action, or proceeding described in subsection number A or B above is brought, the City shall promptly notify the applicant/developer and owner of the existence of the claim, action, or proceeding, and the City will cooperate fully in the defense of such claim, action, or proceeding. Nothing herein shall prohibit the City from participating in the defense of any claim, action, or proceeding; the City shall retain the right to approve (i) the counsel to so defend the City, (ii) all significant decisions concerning the manner in which the defense is conducted, and (iii) any and all settlements, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The City shall also have the right not to participate in its defense, except that the City agrees to cooperate with the applicant/developer and owner in the defense of such claim, action, or proceeding. If the City chooses to have counsel of its own to defend any claim, action, or proceeding where the applicant/developer or owner has already retained counsel to defend the City in such matters, the fees and expenses of the counsel selected by the City shall be paid by the applicant/developer and owner.

D. The applicant/developer, owner, and any successor in interest, severally and jointly, shall indemnify the City for all the City's costs, fees, and damages which the City incurs in enforcing the above indemnification provisions.

E. If the applicant and/or owner is not a natural person, but is an entity, then the managing member, majority shareholder, or other principal of the entity shall be personally liable for the entity's obligations under these indemnification provisions.

F. Unless a shorter limitation period applies, the time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6.

G. The conditions of project approval set forth herein include certain fees, dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions, some of which may be subject to the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code section 66000, et seq.). Pursuant to Government Code section 66020, subdivision (d)(1), the conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of such fees and a description of dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions pursuant to Government Code section 66020, subdivision (a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of Government Code section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.

V. Project Approval
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9 Based on the findings set forth in this Resolution, the City Council hereby grants approval of a Use Permit and Design Review Project located at Lot 227 Brazil Street and as set forth in Project narrative and Project plans provided with the staff report on May 20, 2026, subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

VI. Effective Date
Under SMC Section 19.88.090, this decision of the City Council is final and is effective on the date of adoption.

RESOLVED AND ADOPTED this ___________________, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________________
Ron Wellander, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
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DRAFT
City of Sonoma City Council

CONDITIONS OF PROJECT APPROVAL
Brazil Hillside Lot 227 Brazil (UA 24-03)
May 20, 2026
This Use Permit and Design Review Permit (UA-24-03) approval authorizes the construction of a 5,212 sqft, single-family dwelling, and 612 sqft detached garage, pool, covered patios, driveway and paths (Project).

The final improvement plans, landscaping plans, and other designs, plans and specifications developed for the construction and implementation of the Project shall be in conformance with the Resolution, the City’s Municipal Code and the project narrative, and approved plans provided to the City Council and attached to the Staff Report on May 20, 2026, except as modified by these conditions. These conditions shall be included on the Building Permit Plan Set Sheets.

Any future modifications to the approved project beyond the scope may require submittal of an amendment to the Use Permit and Design Review Permit and approval by the authorized agency.

Any permit or approval not exercised within six years of approval, two years per application for a single family home on the Brazil Hillside, shall expire and become void. The permit shall not be deemed “exercised” until the permittee has actually obtained a building permit (including demolition permit) and commenced construction (including activities such as tree removal or grading) or has actually commenced the permitted use on the subject property in compliance with the conditions of approval and the Sonoma Municipal Code.

Community Development Department:

1. Landscaping.
a. Plan submittal requirements: All required Landscape Plan documents shall be submitted for review and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of the Building Permit (e.g., WELO Worksheet, accessible here https://www.sonomacity.org/water-efficient-landscape- ordinance/ , irrigation plan, etc.).
b. WELO. Project will comply with the regulations pertaining to the State of California’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (WELO) and as outlined in Sonoma Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 14.32, Water-Efficient Landscaping, including automative irrigation system plan.
c. Final Landscape Plan. Following approval of the land use entitlement, a final landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the application for a building permit. Final plans shall be approved by the community development director before the start of Agenda Item #8.3:

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on-site construction or soil disturbance and before the issuance of a building permit.

Projects requiring commission approval due to their size or use shall require plans be prepared by a licensed landscape architect or licensed contractor. Evidence shall also be provided that a licensed landscape contractor will be responsible for plant and irrigation installation and that irrigation is automatic. WELO documentation shall be submitted with the final landscape plan. Final landscape plan must demonstrate that landscape is designed to meet the requirements for sites located in the Very High Fire Severity Zone (VHFSZ).
d. Streetscape. Landscaping shall be provided adjacent to public right-of-way in conformance with applicable provisions of SMC 19.40.060, Landscape Standards, as well as meet streetscape standards pursuant to SMC 19.12.020 for rural roads. No new trees will be required unless trees are removed and it is feasible to replant.

Additional landscaping may include erosion control planting. e. Maintenance Required. Landscape areas shall be maintained to ensure survival and growth of the tree, bush, or ground cover in compliance with the approved landscape plan. Irrigation systems and their components shall be maintained in a fully functional manner. Regular maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, checking, adjusting, and repairing irrigation equipment; aerating and dethatching turf areas; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; and weeding in all landscaped areas.

Enforcement Responsibility: Planning Division, Public Works Timing: Prior to issuance of building permit, as part of submittal, and ongoing

2. Exterior lighting shall conform to the California Energy Standards and standards and guidelines contained under Section 19.40.030 of the Development Code (Exterior Lighting). No light or glare shall be directed toward, or allowed to spill onto any offsite areas. All exterior light fixtures shall be shielded to avoid glare onto neighboring properties, and shall be the minimum necessary for site safety and security. Lighting and luminaire schedule shall provide consistent information across all plan sheets, including light pole height.

Enforcement Responsibility: Planning Division; Building Division Timing: Prior to issuance of occupancy permit

3. Solar Equipment. Solar equipment shall be in compliance with standards outlined in SMC Section 19.40.100 (C), Solar Equipment.

Enforcement Responsibility: Planning Division; Building Division Timing: Prior first occupancy for each individual building

4. Address Assignment: An Address Assignment shall be submitted prior to building permits issuance and approved by the Community Development Department.

Enforcement Responsibility: Planning Division
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5.5. The project shall be constructed in accordance with the following requirements The project shall b related to tree preservation, mitigation, and replacement as set forth in SMC Section related to tree preser

12.08.35:12.08.35:
a.a.Applicant shall submit an updated tree replacement plan, which shall be prepared by Applicant shall su a certified arborist and shall identify proposed replacement trees, including species a certified arborist and size and planting measures to be included in the Final Landscape Plan. Tree and size and planting replacreplac ement shall be consistent with those outlined in SMC 12.08.035 (E)(1) through ement shall be co (3). The tree replacement plan shall be subject to approval by the Community (3). The tree replacemen Development Director per applicable City standards.Development Director per applicable City standard b.b.The applicant shall submit a tree protection plan outlining all tree protection measures The applicant sh to be implemented. All applicable project design and construction requirements to be implemented. All related to the protection of trees shall be implemented in accordance with SMC related to the protectio Section 1Section 1 2.08.035 F(1) through F(6) and accepted ISA guidelines, unless modified or 2.08.035 F(1) thr waived by the director of public works in consultation with the project arborist. The waived by the direct tree protection plan shall be subject to approval by the Community Development tree protection plan s Director.Director.
c.c.Tree replacement shall consist of a 1 to 1 ratio with 15Tree replacement shall consist of a 1 to 1 ratio w-gallon sizes - gallon sizes ..If larger tree sizes If larger tree siz are provided 2 each 15are provided 2 each 15 -gallon trees may be replaced with 1 each 24 - gallon trees may be replaced with -inch box size, - inch box size, and 3 each 15and 3 each 15 -gallon trees may be replaced with 1 each 36 inch box size; or payment - gallon trees may of an inof an in -lieu fee. - lieu fee.

Enforcement Responsibility: Enforcement Responsibility: Planning DivisionPlanning Division Timing: Prior to the issuance of the grading permit and/or removal of trees from Timing: Prior to th the site.the site.

13.13.If archaeological remains or a dense concentration of historic period site indicators are If archaeological uncovered, work at the place of the discovery shall be halted immediately until a uncovered, work at the qualified archaeologist can evaluate the finds. Prehistoric archaeological site indiqualified archaeologist cators cators include: obsidian and chert flakes and chipped stone tools; grinding and mashing include: obsidian and c implements (e.g., slabs and handstones, and mortars and pestles); bedrock outcrops implements (e.g., s and boulders with mortar cups; and locally darkened midden soils. Midden soils may and boulders with m cocontain a combination of any of the previously listed items with the possible addition of ntain a combinati bone and shell remains, and fire affected stones. Historic period site indicators generally bone and shell include: fragments of glass, ceramic, and metal objects; milled and split luinclude: fragments of glass, cember; and mber; and structure and feature remains such as building foundations and discrete trash deposits structure and fea (e.g., wells, privy pits, dumps).(e.g., wells, privy pits, dumps).

Enforcement Responsibility: Building Enforcement Responsibility: Building DivisionDivision ; Planning ; Planning DivisionDivision ; Public Works ; Public Works DepartmentDepartment
Timing: Ongoing during constructionTiming: Ongoing during construction

14.14.The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, a national scientific organization of professional The Society of vertebrate paleontologists, has established standard guidelines that outline acceptable vertebrate paleon professional practices in the conduct of paleontological resource assessmentsprofessional practices in tand and surveys, monitoring and mitigation, data and fossil recovery, sampling procedures, surveys, monitoring a specimen preparation, analysis, and curation. Most practicing professional specimen preparation, analys paleontologists in the nation adhere to the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology paleontologists in the nati Agenda Item #8.3:

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assessment, mitigation, and monitoring requirements, as specifically spelled out in its assessment, mitig standard guidelines. If paleontological resources are identified during construction standard guidelines. I activities, all work in the immediate area will cease until a qualified paleontologactivities, all work in the imist has ist has evaluated the finds in accordance with the standard guidelines established by the evaluated the finds in Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. If the paleontological resources are considered to Society of Vertebr be significant, a data recovery program will be implemented in accordance with be significant, a data recthe the guidelines established by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Data recovery will guidelines establish reduce all impacts to a lessreduce all impacts to a less -than - than -significant level. - significant level.

15.15.In the event of the accidental discovery or recognition of any human remains in any In the event of the a location other than a dedicated cemetery, the following steps should be taken: location other than a dedi a.a.There shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site, or any nearby area There shall be no fu reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until: reasonably suspected to overlie adjace 11) The coroner of the county in which the remains are discovered must be contacted ) The coroner of t to determine that no investigation of the cause of death is required, and to determine that no investigat 22) If the coroner determines the remains to be Native American: ) If the coroner determines the remain i. The coroner shall contact the NAHC within 24 hours. i . The coroner shall contact the NAHC within iiii. The NAHC shall identify the person or persons it believes to be the most likely . The NAHC shall descended from the deceased Native American. descended from the deceased Native American. iiiiii . The most likely descendent may make recommendations to the landowner or . The most likely d the person responsible for the excavation work, for means of treating or disposing the person respo of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains, and any associated grave goods of, with appropria as provided in Sectas provided in Sect ion 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code, or ion 5097.98 of the Public Resourc b.b.Where the following conditions occur, the landowner or the landowner’s authorized Where the following representative shall rebury the Native American human remains and associated grave representative s goods with appropriate dignity on the property in a location not subject to further goods with appropriat subsurfsubsurf ace disturbance. ace disturbance.
11) The NAHC is unable to identify the most likely descendent or the most likely ) The NAHC is unable t descendent failed to make a recommendation within 24 hours after being notified by descendent failed the commission. the commission.
22) The descendant identified fails to make a recommendation; or ) The descendant identified fails to m 33) The landowner or the landowner’s authorized representative rejects the ) The landowner or the land recommendation of the descendant, and the mediation by the NAHC fails to provide recommendation o measures acceptable to the landowner.measures acceptable to the landowner.

16.16.Biology:Biology:
a.a.Develop and implement a worker environmental awareness programDevelop and implement a worker Before the start of any construction activity, the project applicant will develop a worker Before the start o environmental awareness program (WEAP) that will be provided to all personnel environmental awarene working on the project area during construction and operation. Training materials and working on the pro bbriefings will include but not be limited to the following elements:riefings will include but not be limited to Agenda Item #8.3:

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• A discussion of applicable requirements established by the following laws and • A discussion of applica regulations, consequences of noncompliance, and the specific conditions of permits regulations, conseq obtained for the project from USFWS and CDFW, under the federal ESA, California obtained for the proj Endangered SpEndangered Sp ecies Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act;ecies Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act • Identification and values of the special• Identification and values of the special -status plant and wildlife species to be protected - status plant and by the project; identification of important wildlife habitat and sensitive requirements by the project; identif during various life stages, and the species protected status.during various life stages, and the species pr • Fire protection measures, measures to avoid introduction and minimize the spread of • Fire protection m invasive weeds during construction and operation; procedures for managing trash and invasive weeds d food waste to prevent attracting corvids nuisance wildlife to the site; and proceduresfood waste to prevefor for preventing and containing spills of hazardous substances.preventing and containing spills of hazardous The project applicant will conduct the workerThe project applicant will conduct the worker -training program for new employees - training program for n coming on the project area before the start of any construction activity that would disturb coming on the surface soils. The project applicant will ensure that all personnel working on sitesurface soils. The projecreceive receive the training, including construction contractors and Sonoma Hillside Project personnel the training, includ who will operate and maintain project facilities. The training program will be recorded who will operate an and subsequently shown to any project personnel who are unable to attendand subsequently shown to athe initial the initial training program.training program.
b.b.Conduct PreConduct Pre -Construction Surveys for Swainson’s Hawk and Implement Protective - Construction Surv BuffersBuffers
Preconstruction Surveys.Preconstruction Surveys. A qualified biologist will conduct at least two preconstruction A qualified biolog surveys for Swainson’s hawks when construction activities are scheduled during the surveys for Swainso nesting season (March 1 through September 1) within the project footprint and all nesting season (March suitable nesting habitat wisuitable nesting habitat wi thin line of sight of construction activities within a 0.25thin line of sight of const--mile mile radius of the project footprint. The surveys will be conducted using methods consistent radius of the proj with guidelines provided in Recommended Timing and Methodology for Swainson’swith guidelines provi Hawk Nesting Surveys in the Central Valley (SHTAC 2000) with the following Hawk Nesting Surveys in t exceptions:exceptions:
• Surveys will be required within a 0.25• Surveys will be required within a 0.25 -mile (1,320 - mile (1,320 -foot) radius around the project area. - foot) radius arou In instances where an adjacent parcel is not accessible to survey because the qualified In instances whe biologist was not granted permission to enter, the qualified biologist will sbiologist was not granted permcan all can all potential nest tree(s) from the adjacent property, road sides, or other safe, publicly potential nest tree(s) accessible viewpoints, without trespassing, using binoculars and/or a spotting scope to accessible viewp look for Swainson’s hawk nesting activity; look for Swainson’s hawk nesting activity; • Surveys will occur during the recommended Swainson’s hawk survey period (SHTAC • Surveys will occ 2000) immediately prior to the project’s initiation and, if possible, within 15 days of the 2000) immediately initiation of construction activities; andinitiation of construction activities; and • Two surveys shall be conducted prior to initial ground• Two surveys shall be conducted prior to initial g-disturbing activities 15 days - disturbing activities prior to any project work including vegetation removal or active construction, including prior to any projec demolition, site grading, or use of heavy equipment. The initial two preconstrucdemolition, site grading, otion tion surveys should be spaced at least 7 days apart and no more than 15 days apart. If surveys should be sp active construction lapses for more than 15 days, another preconstruction survey for active construction Swainson’s hawk activity is required.Swainson’s hawk activity is required.

Nest Buffers. If active Swainson’s hawk nests are found, appropriate buffers shall be Nest Buffers. If act established around active nest sites, in coordination with CDFW, to provide adequate established aroun protection for nesting raptors and their young. No project activity shall commence duprotection for nestinring ring the nesting season within the buffer areas until the qualified biologist has determined the nesting season Agenda Item #8.3:

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that the young have fledged, the nest is no longer active, or reducing the buffer would that the young hav not result in nest abandonment. not result in nest abandonment.

Nest Monitoring. Monitoring of the nest by a qualified biologist during construction Nest Monitoring. Mon activities may be required if the qualified biologist determines that the activity has activities may be requi potential to adversely affect the nest. If construction activities cause the nestingpotential to adversely affbird to bird to vocalize, make defensive flights at intruders, get up from a brooding position, or fly off vocalize, make de the nest, then the nothe nest, then the no -disturbance buffer shall be increased until the agitated behavior - disturbance buffer ceases. The exclusionary buffer will remain in place until the qualiceases. The exclusionary buffer will refied biologist has fied biologist has confirmed that the chicks have fledged.confirmed that the chicks have fledged. Information about avoidance and minimization Information about measures for Swainson’s hawk shall be included in the WEAP described above in measures for Swainso Avoidance and Minimization Measure BIOAvoidance and Minimization Measure BIO -1. - 1. c.c.Conduct PreConduct Pre -Construction Surveys for Nesting Birds and Raptors - Construction Surveys for Nesting Bir Tree or vegetation removal shall be conducted outside of the nesting season (i.e., the Tree or vegetation nesting season is defined as February 1 through August 31) to the greatest extent nesting season is def feasible. If construction activities will begin during the nesting season, a qualified feasible. If construction biologist shall conduct a survey for nesting birds no more than 3 days prior to vegetation biologist shall c removal or groundremoval or ground -disturbing activities during the nesting season within suitable habitat - disturbing activit (i.e., February 1 through August 31). The survey shall cover the limits of (i.e., February 1 through Augusconstruction construction and accessible suitable nesting habitat within 500 feet. If any active nests are observed and accessible s during surveys, a qualified biologist should establish a suitable avoidance buffer from during surveys, a q the active nest. The buffer distance will typically range from 50the active nest. The buffer distance will tyfeet (for nesting feet (for nesting passerines) to 500 feet (for nesting raptors) and will be determined based on factors passerines) to 500 such as the species of bird, topographic features, intensity and extent of the such as the species of bird, disturbance, timing relative to the nesting cycle, and anticipated groundisturbance, timing relative to the d disturbance d disturbance schedule.schedule.

If vegetation removal activities are delayed, additional nest surveys shall be conducted If vegetation rem such that no more than 7 days are allowed to pass between the survey and vegetation such that no mor removal activities.removal activities.
d.d.Avoid Impacts on Nesting Birds and Raptors during ConstructionAvoid Impacts on Nesting Birds and Limits of construction to avoid active nests shall be established in the field with flagging, Limits of constru fencing, or other appropriate barriers and shall be maintained until the chicks have fencing, or other app fledged and the nests are no longer active, as determined by the qualified bifledged and the nests are no ologist.ologist.

If an active nest is identified in or adjacent to the construction zone after construction If an active nest is has started, work in the vicinity of the nest shall be halted until the qualified biologist can has started, wo provide appropriate avoidance and minimization measures to ensure thaprovide appropriate avoidance at the nest is not t the nest is not disturbed by construction. Appropriate measures may include a nodisturbed by construction. Appropriate -disturbance buffer - disturbance buffer until the nest has fledged and/or fulluntil the nest has fledged and/or full -time monitoring by a qualified biologist during - time monitoring by a q construction activities conducted near the nest.construction activities conducted near the nest. Information about Information about avoidance measures avoidance meas to protect nesting birds and raptors shall be included in the WEAP described above in to protect nesting Avoidance and Minimization Measure BIOAvoidance and Minimization Measure BIO -1. - 1. e.e.Avoid, Minimize, and Mitigate for Impacts on BatsAvoid, Minimize, and Mitigate for Impacts on Bats A qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction habitat assessment for potential A qualified biologist communal bat roosts within the project area and a 300communal bat roosts within the project area and a -foot buffer of the project area, - foot buffer of the p ideally one year in advance of, but no less than 30 days prior to the start of conideally one year in advanstruction. struction.

The habitat assessment should include a visual inspection of potential roosting features The habitat asse (e.g., hollows in trees, bridges), including looking for the presence of guano. If potential (e.g., hollows in Agenda Item #8.3:

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maternity roosts or winter hibernacula are found, their locations shall be mapped, and maternity roosts o the project shall avoid all areas within a 300the project shall avoid all areas within a 300 -foot buffer around the potential roost sites. - foot buffer aroun The nonThe non -disturbance buffer shall remain in place during the maternity and wi - disturbance buffer shall remnter nter hibernation seasons (May 1 through August 15, and November 1 through March 31) or hibernation seas until bats have vacated the roost, unless otherwise authorized by CDFW and USFWS, until bats have va as relevant.as relevant. Information about avoidance measures to protect roosting bats shall be Information about av incinc luded in the WEAP described above in Avoidance and Minimization Measure BIOluded in the WEAP -1. - 1. f.f.SpecialSpecial -Status Plant Protection. - Status Plant Protection.

Preconstruction Surveys. Before commencing construction activities, a qualified botanist Preconstruction will survey suitable habitat within the disturbance footprint of the activity, during the will survey suitable h appropriate identification period for Franciscan onion, Napa false indigo, biappropriate identification periogg-scale - scale balsamroot, narrowbalsamroot, narrow -anthered brodiaea, bent - anthered brodiaea, bent -flowered fiddleneck, Rincon Ridge - flowered fiddleneck, Rin manzanita, Clara Hunt's milkmanzanita, Clara Hunt's milk -vetch, Rincon Ridge ceanothus, holly - vetch, Rincon Ridge ceanothus, holly -leaved ceanothus, - leaved ceanothus Tiburon buckwheat, congestedTiburon buckwheat, congested -headed hayfield tarplant, thin - headed hayfield tarplant, thin -lobed horkelia, Jepson's - lobed horkelia, Je leleptosiphon, Cobb Mountain lupine, Sonoma beardtongue, Mount Burdell jewelflower, ptosiphon, Cobb M green jewelflower, Napa bluecurls, twogreen jewelflower, Napa bluecurls, two -fork clover, and oval - fork clover, and oval -leaved viburnum. Survey - leaved viburnum. methods will be consistent with Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to methods will be consi Special SSpecial S tatus Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural Communities (CDFW tatus Native Plant P 2018) and Guidelines for Conducting and Reporting Botanical Inventories for Federally 2018) and Guide Listed, Proposed, and Candidate Plants (USFWS 2000). If no specialListed, Proposed, and Candidate P-status plants are - status plants are observed durinobserved durin g appropriately timed surveys by a qualified botanist, it is assumed that g appropriately tim the project will have no impact on specialthe project will have no impact on special -status plants, and no further action is - status plants, and no fur required.required.

Impact Avoidance. If specialImpact Avoidance. If special -status plants are identified within the planned construction - status plants are area, the individuals or populations will be mapped and quantified and reported to the area, the individua California Natural Diversity Database (California Natural Diversity Database ( CNDDBCNDDB ), and the project manager will be notified ) , and the projec so that potential impacts to these known occurrences will be avoided, when feasible. so that potential im Avoidance and minimization measures may include:Avoidance and minimization measures may include:
• No• No -disturbance buffers marked with temporary fencing, high - disturbance buffers marked with temporary -visibility flagging, or other - visibility flagging means that are equally effective.means that are equally effective. • Work windows for low• Work windows for low -impact activities such as mowing, grazing, or burning of channel - impact activities vegetation that are compatible with the dormant phase of a specialvegetation that are compatible with th-status plant life cycle - status plant life but that may kill living plants or severely alter their ability to reproduce.but that may kill living plants or se • Silt fencing or construction fencing to prevent vehicles, equipment, and personnel from • Silt fencing or accessing the occupied habitat.accessing the occupied habitat. • Erosion control BMPs such as straw wattles, erosion control blankets, or hydroseeding • Erosion contro with a native plant seed mix to prevent sedimentation from upslope maintenance with a native plant seed activities.activities.
• If needed, a qualified biologist will be present or on call during maintenance activities • If needed, a qua to provide guidance on avoiding specialto provide guidance on avoiding special -status plants, ensure that other avoidance - status plants, ensure measures (e.g., buffers, fencing) are observed, and to document the total impact measures (e.g., buffersof the of the maintenance activity, particularly if it is greater or less than anticipated.maintenance activity, particularly Agency Coordination. If work is required in areas where specialAgency Coordination. If work is required -status plant populations - status plant pop are present and cannot be avoided, the project applicant will coordinate with CDFW or are present and c USFWS staff, as appropriate, to develop appropriate minimization measures.USFWS staff, as appropria Information about avoidance measures to protect specialInformation about avoidance measures to prote-status plants shall be included - status plants sh in the WEAP described above in Avoidance and Minimization Measure in the WEAP described above in subsection subsection 16(a)16(a) ..

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Enforcement Responsibility: Building Division; Planning Division; Public Works Enforcement Respon DepartmentDepartment
Timing: Timing: Prior to the issuance of the grading permit and/or removal of trees from the Prior to the issua site.site. Ongoing during constructionOngoing during construction ..

Building Division:Building Division:

17.17.The applicant shall submit a complete set of construction plans to the The applicant shall submit a complCommunity Community Development Department for building permit plan check processing. The submittal shall Development De includeinclude , but not limited to,, but not limited to, a Soils/Geotechnical Report, structural calculations, and State a Soils/Geotech Energy compliance documentation (Title 24). Construction plans shall include a site Energy compliance plan, a foundation plan, floor and roof framing plans, floor plan(s), section details, plan, a foundation plan exterior elevations, and materials specifications. Submitted plans must show c exterior elevations , and materials specificatioompliance ompliance with the latest adopted editions of the California Building Code (The Uniform Building with the latest adop Code with California Amendments, the California Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Code with Californ Codes). A comprehensive plan check will be completed prior to permit issuaCodes). A comprehensive pnce and nce and additional technical code requirements may be identified and changes to the originally additional technica submitted plans may be required.submitted plans may be required.

Enforcement Responsibility: Building DivisionEnforcement Responsibility: Building Division Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit, Ongoing during constructionTiming: Prior to Issuan

18.18.Fire hydrants/lines shall be installed in the number and at the locations specified by the Fire hydrants/line Fire Chief and the City Engineer. Fire hydrants shall be installed and in working condition Fire Chief and t prior to stockpiling combustible material(s) prior to stockpiling combustible material(s) forfor combustible construction. combustible construction.

Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer, Public Works Department, Fire Enforcement Responsibili Department, Building DivisionDepartment, Building Division Timing: Prior to combustible materials being onsite for construction.Timing: Prior to combustible mate

19.19.The Applicant shall arrange with the local garbage company to collect garbage, compost The Applicant s and recycling containers on the interior roadways.and recycling containers on the interior roadways.

Enforcement Responsibility: Building DivisionEnforcement Responsibility: Building Division Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit, Ongoing during constructionTiming: Prior to Issuan

20.20.Dust control measures, including, but not limited to the following, shall be implemented Dust control meas as necessary during the construction phase of the project: 1) all exposed soil areas (i.e. as necessary du building sites, unpaved access roads, parking or staging areas) shall be watbuilding sites, unpaved accesered at least ered at least twice daily or as required by the City’s construction inspector, 2) exposed soil stockpiles twice daily or as shall be enclosed, covered, or watered twice daily; and 3) streets adjoining the project shall be enclosed, site (site ( Brazil and Fourth Street EastBrazil and Fourth Street East ) shall be swept daily, if) shall be swept daily, if visible soil material is visible soil material is deposited onto the road.deposited onto the road.

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21.21.Provide a preliminary Construction Management Plan Provide a preliminary Construction Management P (CMP) (CMP) including a schedule of including a schedule construction milestones. The CMP shall contain the following: construction milestones. The CMP shall c •• Estimated project duration and timelineEstimated project duration and timeline •• Preliminary schedule of milestones (excavation, grading, and off haul duration; Preliminary schedule foundation work; framing; flatwork/paving; punch list/final inspection)foundation work; framing; flatwo •• Excavation and disposal methods Excavation and disposal methods •• Equipment to be usedEquipment to be used
•• Site access location Site access location
•• Storage and staging location of materials and equipment/portable toilet/debris box and Storage and sta waste bins waste bins
•• Truck loading area and temporary traffic control required as necessaryTruck loading area and tempo •• Haul routeHaul route
Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer; Building DivisionEnforcement Responsibility: City Eng Timing: Prior to issuance of a Grading and Site Improvement PermitTiming: Prior to issuance of a , Ongoing , Ongoing during constructionduring construction

22.22.Prior to the start of any onPrior to the start of any on -site demolition (including tree removal), site development and - site demolition ( building construction, the applicant shall provide written notification at least one week in building construc advance of the commencement of the construction activity to immediatelyadvance of the commencement adjacent adjacent property owners / residents. The notice should provide the type of activity, expected property owners / res commencement date, hours of operation, and the contact information of the oncommencement date, hou-site - site responsible parties (e.g. developer onresponsible parties (e.g. developer on -site manager, project manager, and City - site manager, project manofficial.) official.) Provide written notification to the Building Division.Provide written notification to the Building Division.

Enforcement Responsibility: Building DivisionEnforcement Responsibility: Building Division Timing: Prior to issuance of a Grading and Site Improvement PermitTiming: Prior to issuance of a

23.23.All construction equipment shall be properly maintained and equipped with noiseAll construction equipme-- reduction intake and exhaust muffles and engine shrouds, in accordance with reduction intake and exhau manufacturer’s recommendations. Equipment engine shrouds shall be closed during manufacturer’s reco equipment operationequipment operation . Stationary equipment (power generators, compressors, etc.) shall . Stationary equi be located at the furthest practical distance from nearby noisebe located at the furthest practical distance -sensitive land uses or - sensitive land uses sufficiently shielded to reduce noisesufficiently shielded to reduce noise -related impacts. When not in use, motorized - related impacts. When construction equipmeconstruction equipme nt shall not be left idling from more than 5 minutes. Noisent shall not be left idling fro-- producing construction activities and materials delivery shall comply with the limitations producing constru of the City’s Noise Ordinance, including limiting noise producing construction activities of the City’s Noise and deliveries and deliveries to the following days and hours:to the following days and hours:

MONDAY MONDAY ––FRIDAY:FRIDAY: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY:SATURDAY: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

SUNDAY/CITYSUNDAY/CITY -DESIGNATED - DESIGNATED
HOLIDAYS:HOLIDAYS:
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

A publicly visible sign with the telephone number for contact person with the Applicant A publicly visible s regarding dust and noise complaints shall be posted. This person shall respond and take regarding dust a corrective action within 48 hours.corrective action within 48 hours.

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Enforcement Responsibility: Community Development DepartmentEnforcement Responsibility: C , Code , Code
EnforcementEnforcement
Timing:Timing: Implemented prior to commencement and upon issuance of any Implemented prior to com construction, grading, demolition, and/or building permits.construction, grading, demolition, and/o

24.24.The property owner shall post a sign at all entrances to the construction site to inform all The property ow contractors of acceptable hours of construction as described in section 9.56.050 of the contractors of acc City’s municipal code.City’s municipal code.

Enforcement Responsibility: Community Development DepartmentEnforcement Responsibility: C, Code , Code EnforcementEnforcement
Timing:Timing: Implemented prior to commencement and upon issuance of any Implemented prior to com construction, grading, demolition, and/or building permits.construction, grading, demolition, and/o

25.25.The following Best Management practices shall be implemented during construction:The following Best M a.a.All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and All exposed surf unpaved access roads) shall be watered as needed to keep dust to a minimum.unpaved access roads b.b.All haul trucks transporting soil, sandAll haul trucks transporting soil, sand , o, orther loose material offr other loose material off -site shall be covered. - site shall be cove c.c.All visible mud or dirt trackAll visible mud or dirt track -out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed with wet - out onto adjacent power vacuum streetsweeper, as needed.power vacuum streetsweeper, as needed. d.d.All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads s e.e.All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as All roadways, drive possible.possible.
f.f. Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in use or Idling times shall be reducing the maximum idling time to five minutes (as required by the California reducing the maximum airborne toxics control measure title 13, section 2485 of CCR). Clear signage shall be airborne toxics c proviprovi ded for construction workers at all access points.ded for construction workers at all access points g.g.All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance withAll construction e manufacturer’s specifications.manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be checked by a certified mechanic All equipment sh and determine to be running in proper condition prior to operation.and determine to be running in prope h.h.A publicly visible sign with the telephone number and persons to contact at the A publicly visible sign w Applicant regarding dust complaints shall be posted. This person shall respond and Applicant regardin take corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s phone number shall also be take corrective act visiblevisible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.to ensure compliance with applicable regulatio Enforcement Responsibility: Community Development DepartmentEnforcement Responsibility: C, Building , Building Division, Code EnforcementDivision, Code Enforcement
Timing:Timing: Implemented prior to commencement and upon issuance of any Implemented prior to com construction, grading, demolition, and/or building permits.construction, grading, demolition, and/o

26.26.A written sewer clearance from Sonoma County PRMD shall be provided to the City A written sewer clea Engineer and Building Division verifying that all applicable sewer fees have been paid. Engineer and Buil Agenda Item #8.3:

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Note: Substantial fees may apply for new sewer connections and/or the use of additional Note: Substanti ESDs from an existing sewer connection. The applicant is encouraged to check with the ESDs from an ex Sonoma County PRMD and Sonoma County Water Agency immediately to determine Sonoma County P whetherwhether such fees apply.such fees apply.

Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer; Building DivisionEnforcement Responsibility: City Eng Timing: Prior to issuance of a Grading and Site Improvement PermitTiming: Prior to issuance of a

27.27.Provide letters from the following agencies indicating review and approval of project Provide letters from t improvements:improvements:

Sonoma County Water Agency [For sewer connections and modifications and Sonoma County W interceptor requirements, and for grading, drainage, and erosion control plans] interceptor require Enforcement Responsibility:Enforcement Responsibility: Building Building DivisionDivision Timing:Timing: Prior to issuance of a Grading and Site Improvement PermitPrior to issuance of a Grading Sonoma Valley Unified School District [For school impact fees] Sonoma Valley Unified School Dis Enforcement Responsibility:Enforcement Responsibility: Building Building DivisionDivision Timing:Timing: Prior to issuance of a Building PermitPrior to issuance of a Building Permit Sonoma County Department of Environmental Health [For abandonment of wellsSonoma County if applicableif applicable ] ]
Enforcement Responsibility:Enforcement Responsibility: Building Building DivisionDivision Timing:Timing: Prior to issuance of a Building PermitPrior to issuance of a Building Permit Public WorksPublic Works /Engineering/Engineering

28.28.Provide a current (within the last 6 months) Provide a current (within the last 6 months) Preliminary Title Report Preliminary Title Report (including the grant (including the gra deed and title items) and show all existing easements and other relevant title items on deed and title item the Site Plan and other plans as appropriate. It is the applicant’s responsibility to comply the Site Plan an with the provisions of the easements and/or to acquirewith the provisions of the easements and/or to acqapproval from the grantees of the approval from th easements if any proposed improvements encroach within the boundaries of said easements if any propo easements.easements.

Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit

29.29.The following easements The following easements and agreements and agreements are required by the City and other affected are required by the agencies following approval of the application: agencies following approval of the application:
a.a.All required sidewalk, street, storm drainage, water, sewer, access and public utility All required sidewa easements shall be dedicated to the City of Sonoma or to other affected agencies of easements shall b jurisdiction, as required and shown on the project plans.jurisdiction, as required and shown on the proj b.b.All required easements (onsite and offAll required easements (onsite and off -site) - necessary for this project shall have been site) necessary for th vacated, obtained, extinguished, or otherwise offered and accepted, settled, recorded vacated, obtaine and finalized and finalized as appropriateas appropriate ..All finalized documents (legal descriptions and plats) All finalized docume shall be presented to the City for review prior to recordation.shall be presented to the City for review pr Agenda Item #8.3:

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c.c.The following specific easements and maintenance agreements, as applicable, are The following spec required:required:
•• Common driveway private access and emergency vehicle access easement Common driveway p (EVA), utility easement and drainage easements for 227 (EVA), utility easement and drainage eaBrazil St Brazil St and 228 and 228 Brazil Brazil St St from the onfrom the on -site driveway “Y” and continuing to each - site driveway “Y” and continuing to each parcelparcel .. •• Common driveway private access and emergency vehicle Common driveway private access and access access easment easement (EVA), utility easement and drainage easements for the four included parcels (EVA), utility easem (149 4th St East, 9(149 4th St East, 9 55Brazil St, Brazil St, 227 Brazil St and 228 Brazil St227 Brazil St and 228 Brazil St ) from the ) from the connectionconnection at 4th St/Brazil St to the at 4th St/Brazil St to the property line at “Lot 1” as shown on property line at “Lot 1” as the the ParcelParcel Map, Being a Lot Line Adjustment, recorded in Book 784 of Maps, at Map, Being a Lot Lin Pages 36Pages 36 -40. - 40.
•• Municipal Municipal Water W Sater System ystem AAccess ccess EEasement from Brazil Street to the Municipal asement from Braz Water System Easement on Water System Easement on 228 Brazil St. 228 Brazil St. (identified as Lot 3, Bk 784 Maps, (identified as Lot 3, PagePage 42).42).
•• Stormwater Operations & Maintenance Plan agreement for three Stormwater Operations & Maint parcels: 149 4th St East, parcels: 149 4th St East, 227 Brazil St and 228 Brazil St227 Brazil St and 228 Brazil St .. •• Provide vegetation maintenance agreements and responsibilities for anyProvide vegetation maint vegetation and slope restoration related to the development within the fourvegetation and slope re included parcels (149 4th St East, 95 Brazil St, included parcels (149 4th St East, 95 Brazil St, 227 Brazil St and 228 227 Brazil St and 228 Brazil Brazil St).St).

Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer, Public Works DepartmentEnforcement Responsibility: ,, CommunityCommunity Development Department Development Department Timing: Approval required prior to construction improvements and Timing: Approval required prior underground site improvements; Recordation required prior to issuance of underground site impro certificate of occupancy of the first unit/building.certificate of occupancy of the first unit/building.

30.30.Provide a Hydrology & Hydrologic Report for the proposed drainage improvements. Provide a Hydrology Include the following information as typically requested by Sonoma Water:Include the following informatio

HYDROLOGYHYDROLOGY
a. Hydrology Map, identifying area of each drainage or tributary to each structure a. Hydrology Map, ident (including offsite drainage tributary to the project).(including offsite drainage tributary to the project). b. Coefficients and measured or calculated parameters used in analysisb. Coefficients and measured or c. Hydrology calculations c. Hydrology calculations ––design flowdesign flow d. Hydrology calculations d. Hydrology calculations ––100100 -year flow - year flow

HYDRAULICSHYDRAULICS
e. Coefficients and measured or calculated parameters used in analysise. Coefficients and measured or f. Values and source(s) of starting HGLsf. Values and source(s) of starting HGLs g. Hydraulic calculations g. Hydraulic calculations ––conduit flowconduit flow h. Demonstrate that designh. Demonstrate that design -flow HGL is contained within the conduct system. - flow HGL is contained within i. Hydraulic calculations i. Hydraulic calculations ––Open channel flowsOpen channel flows j. Hydraulic calculations j. Hydraulic calculations ––Culvert flowCulvert flow k. Provide 100k. Provide 100 -year routing map - year routing map Agenda Item #8.3:

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**Project Narrative indicates “Drainage improvements have been proposed along the west Project Narrativ side of 4th Street East to aid in reducing overland flood routing due to insufficient capacity side of 4th Stre in the existing prein the existing pre -project scenario.” Please provide these plans and calcul - project scenario.” Please providations for ations for drainage improvements.drainage improvements.

Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works Department Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works Timing: Prior to Issuance of a grading permit or building permitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a grad

31.31.A Stormwater Control Plan (SCP) in conformance with the standards in Provision E.12 of A Stormwater C the City of Sonoma’s NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges shall be prepared by a the City of Sonom registered civil engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. registered civil enginThe The plan shall be prepared in accordance with the guidance provided in the BASMAA Postplan shall be prepa-- Construction Manual. The required plan shall be approved Construction Manual. The required plan shall by the City Engineer by the City Engineer prior to prior to and as a condition precedent to the issuance of a building or grading permit. The and as a condition precSCP SCP must include an Operation and Maintenance Plan for the Best Management Practices must include an Op (BMPs) identified in the SCP. (BMPs) identified in the SCP.

Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works Department Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works Timing: Prior to Issuance of a grading permit or building permitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a grad

32.32.An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (“Control Plan”) shall be prepared by a registered An Erosion and civil engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. The City’s civil engineer and su approval of the required plan shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of a approval of the required building building or grading permit. The Best Management Practices specified in the approved Control or grading permit. T Plan shall be implemented before and during any rainfall event. Grading shall only Plan shall be impleme commence when erosion and sediment control measures have been installed, commence when erosion implemented, and maintained on the site to the satisfaction of the public works director implemen ted, and maintain or his/her representative.or his/her representative.

Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works Department Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works Timing: Prior to Issuance of a grading permit or building permitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a grad

33.33.A soil A soil and geotechnical investigation and report, prepared by a licensed geotechnical and geotechnical in engineer, may be required prior to the issuance of a grading permit, as determined by engineer, may be r the City Engineer. Recommendations identified in the report shall be incorporated into the City Engineer. thetheconstruction plans for the project and into the building permit.construction plans for the project and int Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works Department Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works Timing: Prior to Issuance of a grading permit or building permitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a grad

34.34.A Construction General Permit is required from the State Water Board if construction A Construction Gen activity results in a land disturbance of one acre or more. Construction activity subject to activity results in this permit includes clearing, grading and disturbances to the ground such as this permit includes clearingstockpiling, stockpiling, or excavation. The Construction General Permit requires the development of a Storm or excavation. The Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) by a certified Qualified SWPPP. Water Pollution Prevention Pl Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer Timing: Prior to issuance of any Grading and Site Improvement Permit or Timing: Prior to issuanc Building Permit.Building Permit.

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35.35.The applicant shall submit a Water Conservation Plan to the City Engineer for review The applicant shall and approval. The Plan shall include conservation measures for indoor and outdoor and approval. The P water use and shall be consistent with the City's water conservation and landscape water use and shall b efficiency ordinances. effici ency ordinances.

Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer Timing: Prior to issuance of any building permitTiming: Prior to issuance of any building permit

36.36.The Applicant shall submit all improvement plans for the review and approval of the City. The Applicant s Improvement plans shall include the following:Improvement plans shall include the following:
a.a.A sheet(s) printed with all conditions of approval written herein.A sheet(s) printed with all condition b.b.Include a signature approval line for the Geotechnical Engineer to indicate plan Include a signa conformance with the Geotechnical Investigation Report. conformance with the Geotechnical Inve c.c.Include signature approval lines for the City Engineer, Community Development Include signature Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief.Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief. d.d.A plan clearly indicating existing topographic survey, property lines and A plan clearly indicating e ownership.ownership.
e.e.A separate plan sheet clearly identifying all existing and proposed easements A separate plan sh associated directly or indirectly with the associated directly or indirectly with the 227 Brazil St and 228 Brazil St227 Brazil St and 228 Brazparcels. parcels.

This includes all required easements related to the proposed driveway and utility This includes all improvements. Include all actual easements identified on the Parcel Map (Lot improvements. Incl Line Adjustment). Identify all easements by separate hatches with a description Line Adjustment) of easement type, beneficiaries, etc. of ease ment type, beneficiaries, etc. f.f. A grading and drainage plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and A grading and d submitted to the City Engineer and Sonoma Water for review and approval.submitted to the City E g.g.AAcomplete set of driveway improvements beginning at the corner of 4complete set of driveway th th StreetStreet / /
Brazil Street and proceeding onBrazil Street and proceeding on -site and including the “Y” where the driveway - site and includ access splits. This plan should include:access splits. This plan should include:
•• All improvements at the street connection including reconstruction of the All improveme drainage culvert under the driveway (including drainage culvert entrance and drainage culve exit headwalls), driveway widening and reconstruction of driveway apron exit headwalls (including removal of the existin(including removal of the existin g channel drain within the driveway), private g channel drain driveway drainage, street lighting improvements (as requested by Public driveway drain Works), utility connections, and any necessary access modifications to the Works), utility City’s facilities adjacent to the driveway.City’s facilities adjacent to the driveway. •• All utilities associated with any/all of the three proposed homes including All utilities ass proposed water booster pumps and how these will be powered.proposed water booster pump •• Any retaining walls, fencing, and any other associated improvementsAny retaining walls, fenci h.h.A complete set of driveway improvement plans beginning at the onA complete set of driveway im-site driveway - site driveway “Y” and proceeding to the site which are associated with improvements to the “Y” and proceeding 228228 Brazil St and 227Brazil St and 227 Brazil StBrazil St parcels including:parcels including:

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•• All driveway improvements, widening, reconstruction, etc.All driveway improvements, widening •• All utilities associated with the proposed home, and any associated with the All utilities asso existing home of applicable.existing home of applicable. •• Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control plans. Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control plans. •• Retaining walls, fencing, and any other associated improvementsRetaining walls, fencing, and •• The required hammerhead at the end of the driveway, and any improvements The required h required to provide access to the two homes using the driveway.required to provide access to •• A driveway turnout for the City of Sonoma water tank access easement.A driveway turnout for i.i. Access to existing water facilities may be required for the property along with any Access to existi needed rightneeded right -of - -ofway and/or easement dedications to the City pursuant to SMC - way and/or easem

12.14.030. 12.14.030.
j.j. A plan sheet(s) with A plan sheet(s) with street profiles, typical street sectionsstreet profiles, typical street sections at various driveway at various driveway widthswidths and calculations for street design. and calculations for street design. Include pavement and base rock depth Include paveme Said plan shall incorporate the findings and recommendations from the approved Said plan shall Soils Report for the pavement design.Soils Report for the pavement design. k.k.A separate Site Utility plan and joint trench plan. Plan should include all utilities A separate Site U from public street to the “Y” in the driveway, and then all utilities in the driveway from public street serving the serving the 228228 Brazil St and 227Brazil St and 227 Brazil StBrazil St parcels.parcels. l.l. Provide landscape and irrigation plans, including slope restoration, compliant Provide landscape a with the City of Sonoma Landscape standards and the BASMAA Postwith the City of Sonoma Lan-- Construction Manual. The landscape plans must include and integrate with the Construction Man treatment facilities identified in treatment facilities identified in the project Stormwater Control Plan.the project Stormwater Contro m.m. Provide details (i.e., Slopes, Materials, Inlets and Grates, Spreaders, etc.) for all Provide details (i drainage features.drainage features.

Enforcement Responsibility: City Engineer; Community Development Department, Enforcement Public WorksPublic Works DepartmentDepartment
Timing: Prior to issuance of a Grading and Site Improvement PermitTiming: Prior to issuance of a Other RequirementsOther Requirements

37.37.The applicant shall submit public improvement plans for the review and approval of the The applicant sha City. The applicant shall enter into a Public Improvement Agreement (“PIA”) with City. The applicant sha required bonds and insurance, for public improvements in the rightrequired bonds and insurance, for pub-of - of -way. The - way. The applicaapplica nt shall install all public improvements with the Citynt shall install all public improvements with the -approved improvement plans - approved improv as determined by the City Engineer in accordance with the PIA.as determined by the City Engineer in acc Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEnforcement Responsibility: City Engineer , Public Works Department , Public Works Department Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit

38.38.An encroachment permit is required from the City of Sonoma for any work on public An encroachment pe facilitiesfacilities within the public right of waywithin the public right of way and work on the public water systemand work on the public water s..

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Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit

39.39.All major grading, including all swales, etc., shall All major grading, including all swales, etc., shall occur outside the rainy season occur outside the rainy s (October 15 ( October 15 -April 15) - April 15) , unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. , unless otherwise approved by th Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , Public Works Department Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit

40.40.Extension and/or upgrade of storm drain infrastructure along the frontage of the Extension and/or upgrad property and as may be required to link existing portions of the property and as may be required to link eCity’s storm drain C ity’s storm drain system. In every case where a storm drain main is to be extended, the storm drain shall system. In every extend the full frontage of the parcel parallel to the extension. extend the full frontage of the parcel paralCurrent storm drain Current storm drain system includes system includes existing headwallexisting headwall north of the drivewaynorth of the driveway ,,runningrunningderunder the driveway the driveway frontage and exiting on the downward slope of the drivewayfrontage and exiting on the downward slope to an open channel system.to an open chan Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , Public Works Department Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit

41.41.Entrance(s) toEntrance(s) to the property shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to be a the property shall be minimum of 20 feet wide for emergency vehicle access or as approved by the Fire minimum of 20 feet w Department and the City Engineer.Department and the City Engineer.

Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , Public Works Department Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit

42.42.Address numbers shall be posted Address numbers shall be posted ononthe public street, and on the individual structures the public street, in a manner visible from the driveway. in a manner visible from the driveway.

Enforcement Responsibility: Enforcement Responsibility: Public Works DepartmentPublic Works Department , Building Department, Fire , Building Depa DepartmentDepartment
Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit , and prior to Final Inspection, and prior to Final Insp

43.43.Public street lighting on the project frontage along Public street lighting on the project frontage along FourthFourth Street EasStreet Eas t t will include one will include one light fixture and pole like the pole on 4light fixture and pole like the pole on 4 ththStreet, unless PG&E authorizes putting a light Street, unless PG on their pole. on their pole.

44.44.Street trees along the property frontages Street trees along the property frontages are subjectare subject to the review of the Planning to the review of the Pl Director and the Public Works Director. All street trees shall be consistent with the City’s Director and the Tree Planting Program, including the Master Tree List Tree Planting Program, including the Master Tree Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , Public Works Department Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit

45.45.All All newnewutility distribution facilities for the utility distribution facilities for the propertyproperty , including electric, , including electric, telecommunications, cable TV, etc., shall be installed underground. telecommunications, cable TV, etc., Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , Public Works Department Agenda Item #8.3:

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Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit

46.46.The applicant shall be required to pay for all inspections prior to the acceptance of The applicant shall be public improvements, or within 30 days of receipt of invoice, at the City’s election. All public improvemen plan checking fees. any other fees charged by the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Water oplan checking fees. r r other affected agencies with reviewing authority over this project. shall be paid prior to other affected age Final Occupancy.Final Occupancy.

Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , Public Works Department Timing: Prior to Timing: Prior to Final InspectionFinal Inspection

47.47.Any wells on the site shall be abandoned in accordance with permit requirements of the Any wells on the Sonoma County Department of Environmental Health; or otherwise equipped with a Sonoma County De backback -flow prevention device as approved by the City Engineer. Wells that will remain - flow prevention dev shallshall be plumbed to irrigation system only and not used for domestic potable water use.be plumbed to irr Enforcement Responsibility: City Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEngineer , Public Works Department , Public Works Department Timing: Prior to Issuance of a Building PermitTiming: Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit

48.48. A complete set of AsA complete set of As -Built or Record improvement plans showing all constructive - Built or Record improv changes from the original plans, shall be provided to the Public Works Department prior changes from th to final acceptance of the public improvements. Once accepted then record drawings, to final acceptanc on mon m ylar, shall be provided to the City Engineer and prior to final acceptance.ylar, shall be provided to th Enforcement Responsibility: City EngineerEnforcement Responsibility: City Engineer , Public Works Department , Public Works Department Timing: Prior to Issuance of Timing: Prior to Issuance of Final OccupancyFinal Occupancy GeneralGeneral Conditions:Conditions:

49.49. Indemnity, Fee Notice, and Time Limitations:Indemnity, Fee Notice, and Time Limitations:
a.a.The Applicant/developer, owner, and any successor in interest, severally and jointly, The Applicant/de shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers, shall defend, indemnify, an attorneys, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding brought against the attorneys, and em City or its agents, officers, attorneys, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or City or i ts agents, officers, atto annul the annul the City CouncilCity Council ’s decisions memorialized herein, including any approval of ’s decisions memoria any portion of the Project, the environmental determination applicable to the Project any portion of the and/or the eand/or the e nvironmental review document(s) for the Project. This indemnification nvironmental review shall include damages or fees awardedshall include damages or fees awarded againstagainst thetheCity, ifCity, if any,any, costscosts ofofsuit, suit, attorney’sattorney’s fees,fees, andand otherother costscosts andand expenses incurredexpenses incurred ininconnectionconnection withwith suchsuch actionaction whetherwhether incurredincurred bybythetheApplicant/developer,Applicant/developer, thetheCity, and/or parties initiating City, and/or parties or bringing such action.or bringing such action.
b.b.The applicant/developer, owner, and any successor in interest, severally and jointly, The applicant/dev shall defend, indemnify, andshall defend, indemnify, and hold harmlesshold harmless thetheCity, itsCity, its agen, officers, employees, agents, officers, e andand attorneys for all costs incurred inattorneys for all costs incurred in additionaladditional investigationinvestigation ofofororstudystudy of,of, ororforfor supplementing,supplementing, preparing, redrafting,preparing, redrafting, revising,revising, ororamendingamending anyany documentdocument (included(included butbut notnot limitedlimited totoanyany environmental document or study), if made necessary by any environmental doc claim, action, or proceeding and if the applicant/developer or owner desires to claim, action, or procee Agenda Item #8.3:

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pursue securing such approvals and/or clearances, after initiation of such claim, pursue securing such action, or proceeding, which are conditioned on the approval of such documents in a action, or procee form and under conditions approved by the Cityform and under conditions approved by the City Attorney.Attorney. c.c.In the event that a claim, action or proceeding described in subsection (a) or (b) In the event that a cla above is brought, the City shall promptly notify the Applicant/developer and owner of above is brought the existence of thethe existence of the claim, action,claim, action, ororproceeding, andproceeding, and thetheCityCity willwill cooperatecooperate fullyfully inin thethedfensedefense ofofsuchsuch claim, action, or proceeding. Nothing herein shall prohibit the claim, action, or proc City from participating in theCity from participating in the defense of anydefense of any claim,claim, action, or proceeding;action, or proceeding; the City the City shall retain the right to (i) approve the counsel to so defend the City, (ii) approve all shall retain the righ significant decisions concerning the manner in which the defense is conducted, and significant decisio (iii) approve any and all settlements, which approval shall not be(iii) approve any and all settlements, wunreasonable unreasonable withheld. The City shall also have the right not to participate in said defense, except withheld. The City that the City agrees tthat the City agrees t o cooperate with the Applicant in the defense of said claim, o cooperate with the A action, or proceeding. Ifaction, or proceeding. If the Citythe City chooseschooses totohavehave counselcounsel ofofits ownits ownotodefend anydefend any claim, action, or proceedingclaim, action, or proceeding where the Applicant/developer or ownerwhere the Applicant/developer or has already has already retained counsel toretained counsel to defenddefend thetheCityCity ininsuchsuch matters,matters, thethefees andfees and expenses ofexpenses of thethe counselcounsel selectedselected bybythetheCity shallCity shall bebepaidpaid bybythetheapplicant/developer and ownerapplicant/developer an.. d.d.The applicant/developer, owner, and any successor in interest, severally and jointly, The applicant/dev shall indemnifyshall indemnify thetheCityCity forfor allall thetheCity’sCity’s costs,costs, fees,fees, andand damagesdamages whichwhich theteCityCity incursincurs ininenforcing the above indemnification provisions.enforcing the above indemnification provisions e.e.If the applicant and/or owner is not a natural person, but is an entity, then the If the applicant and/or ow managing member,managing member, majoritymajority shareholder,shareholder, ororotherother principalprincipal ofofthetheentityentity shallshall bebe personallypersonally liableliable forfor the entity’s obligations under these indemnification provisions.the entity’s obligatio f.f. UnlessUnless aashortershorter limitationlimitation periodperiod applies,applies, thethetimetime withinwithin whichwhich judicialjudicial reviewreview ofof thisthis decision must be sought is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure, decision must be soug Section 1094.6.Section 1094.6.
g.g.TheThe conditionsconditions ofofprojectproject approvalapproval setset forthforth hereinherein includeinclude certaincertain fees,fees, ddication dedication requirements,requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions, some of which may reservation requirem be subject to the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code section 66000, et seq.). be subject to the Mitig Pursuant to Government Code section 66020, subdivision (d)(1), the conditions Pursuant to Governme constitute written notice of aconstitute written notice of a statementstatement ofofthetheamount of suchamount of such fees andfees and aadescription description of dedications,of dedications, reservations,reservations, and other exactions. You areand other exactions. You are hereby further notified hereby further notifie that the 90that the 90 -day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, - day approval period reservations, reservations, and other exactions pursuant to Governmentand other exactions pursuant to GovernmenCodeCode sectionsection 66020,66020, subdivisionsubdivision (a),(a), hashas begun.begun. IfIfyouyou failfail totofilefileaaprotestprotest within this 90within this 90 -day period - day period complying with all of the requirements of Government Code sectioncomplying with all of the requireme66020, you will 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.be legally barred from later challenging such ex See attached conditions from the Sonoma Fire District and Permit Sonoma (Sanitation)See attached co Agenda Item #8.3:

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Questions:Questions: ContactContact thetheSVFDSVFD FireFire PreventionPrevention BureauBureau atat707-996-2102707-996-2102 636030SSeceocnodndSSttrer etetWeWsetst,,SSonoonmo am,a,CACA9594574676|| 70770-79- 969-62- 120120s2vsfvfd.d.orogr g Agenda Item #8.3:

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2550 Ventura Avenue Santa Rosa CA 95403-2859 (707) 565-1900 www.PermitSonoma.org

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Requirements for Sanitation
TO: Jennifer Gates, City of Sonoma Community Development DATE: May 11, 2026 FROM: Thomas Haugg, Permit Sonoma Sanitation FILE: UA-24-3 LOCATION: 227 Brazil St, Sonoma APN: 018-051-016
APPLICANT: Chad Moll, Chad Moll Design
Based on the information submitted with your referral and a review of the maps and data available to us in our office, we recommend the following conditions of approval as items subject to review by the Sanitation Section of Permit Sonoma. Please consult sanitation staff prior to significantly modifying, altering, or adding to the conditions of approval provided below.

The subject parcel is located within the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District and has authorization to connect to sewer through permit application. The parcel does not have a sewer main which fronts the parcel therefore a sewer main extension is required to provide sewer availability. Conditions below include requirements for Record Drawings which are necessary for public sewer main construction.

Below conditions must be completed prior to sewer construction permit issuance.

1. The owner is responsible for obtaining a City of Sonoma encroachment permit for work within the City Right-of-Way. The encroachment permit is required prior to the issuance of a construction sewer permit from Permit Sonoma.

2. Prior to the start of construction, the Applicant must obtain a permit to construct public and/or private sewer facilities from the Engineering Division of Permit Sonoma. When obtaining a construction sewer permit, the Applicant shall provide a construction plan meeting the SAN-009 Sewer Construction Plan Requirements. Public sewer improvements shall be a separate plan submittal from the private improvement plan.

3. The Applicant shall have a “record drawing” prepared by the project engineer, in accordance with Section 6.5 of the “Design and Construction Standards for Sanitation Facilities” (latest revision) by Sonoma Water. Record Drawings shall be submitted to the Engineering Division of Permit Sonoma, printable to a scale of 24 inch by 36 inch in size and prepared by a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of California for review and approval prior to acceptance of the sanitary sewer facilities.

Record Drawings must be signed by the Director of Engineering of Sonoma Water prior to the issuance of any permits for construction of the sanitary sewer main facilities.

4. All sanitary sewer construction shall be in accordance with the “Design and Construction Standards for Sanitation Facilities” (latest revision) by Sonoma Water, and/or specific details on approved engineered plans.

5. A sanitary sewer construction labor and material payment bond and a construction performance bond shall be submitted to Permit Sonoma for the public sewer improvements as designed on the Agenda Item #8.3:

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approved plan. Each bond shall be for the full cost estimate as calculated by Permit Sonoma for construction of the approved sanitary sewer system. Bonds shall be paid prior to the issuance of construction sewer permits. Bonding for sewer improvements may be incorporated into improvement project bonding provided to the City of Sonoma. The bonds must list Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District as a beneficiary.

6. All water lines and sewer lines running parallel to each other shall maintain a 10’ minimum horizontal separation and be 1’ minimum vertically separation such that the water line is above the sewer line.

These separation requirements shall be observed for both main lines and service lines.

7. In accordance with Section 3.09, of the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District Sanitation Code Ordinance when shared laterals are proposed, the owner shall write a letter to the District requesting the sharing of the laterals. If the request is granted, a ‘Declaration of Restriction and Acknowledgment’, provided by the District shall be recorded at the Recorder’s Office as required by the District.

8. No building shall be connected to the newly constructed sewer main until the sewer main has been inspected and accepted by the Engineering Division of Permit Sonoma, and a sewer connection permit has been issued for the building. The construction sewer permit shall be finaled prior to occupancy or temporary occupancy. Any building permits issued for construction of buildings which will connect to sewer prior to sewer main construction permit issuance or on-site construction sewer permit issuance, shall be at the sole risk of the Applicant.

Below conditions must be completed prior to occupancy of the dwelling or final of the permit.

9. All sewer work shall be inspected and accepted by the County Inspector from the Engineering Division of Permit Sonoma prior to temporary occupancy, occupancy, and building permit final.

Sewer construction inspection will occur when the trench excavation for sewer installation is completed. No bedding, pipe, backfill or other material shall be place in excavation until the excavation has been inspected and accepted by the inspector.

10. The Applicant shall be responsible for the restoration of existing conditions including, but not limited to surfacing, landscaping, utilities and other public improvements that have been disturbed due to the construction of sanitary sewer facilities. Restoration shall be completed prior to the final of the sewer construction permit, unless otherwise specifically approved in advance by Permit Sonoma.

11. Sewer connection fees and sewer annual service feesshall be paid to Permit Sonoma prior to building permit final and temporary occupancy. No building permit final or occupancy (including temporary) shall be allowed until sewer use fees are paid.

12. Sewer fees shall be calculated based on the current method per Sanitation Ordinance and State and County laws in effect at the time of permit application.

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To:To: Jennifer Gates, Jennifer Gates Community Development Director, , Community Development Director, City of SonomaCity of Sonoma

AECOMAECOM
2020 L Street, Suite 3002020 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95811Sacramento, CA 95811
aecom.comaecom.com
Project name:Project name :Sonoma Hillside Sonoma Hillside Residential ProjectResidential Project
From:From: Danny DeBrito, Project Manager Danny DeBrito, Project Manager and and Matthew Gerken, Matthew Gerken Project Director , , Project Director ,

AECOMAECOM
Date:Date: MayMay 4, 202 4 6, 202 6
Sonoma HillsideSonoma Hillside ––CEQA Compliance MemorandumCEQA Compliance The The intent of this memo is to intent of this memo is to evaluateevaluate the the Sonoma Hillside ResidentialSonoma Hillside Residential Project (Project ( proposed projectproposed project ))and supporting technical and supporting technical information to determine if the project is eligible forinformation to determine if the project is eligible for a categorical exemption undera categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act the California Environmental (CEQA)(CEQA) , pursuant to Section 15300 of the CEQA Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15300 of the CEQA Guidelines ..

Project Project Location and Location and Environmental SettingEnvironmental Setting The proposed project is The proposed project is comprised of three comprised of three contiguouscontiguous properties in theproperties in the northeastern portion of thenortheastern portion of the City of SonomaCity of Sonoma (City)(City) : :
149 4th Street 149 4th Street EastEast , 227 Brazil Street, and 228 Brazil Stre, 227 Brazil Street, and 228 Brazil Stre et. These three properties comprise the project area et . These three properties comprise the pro, totaling , totaling approximately 7.5 approximately 7.5acresacres (Figure 1). The project area is (Figure 1). located The project area is located abov the intersection of 4above the intersection of 4 ththStreet and Brazil Street, Street and Brazil Street, on the on the slopes of Schoeken Hill slopes of Schoeken Hill in the foothills of the in the foothills of the Mayacama Mountain rangeMayacama Mountain range . . Slopes in the project area vary from 5 to Slopes in the project area vary from 5 3030 percent. percent. Except forExcept for a City well and water tank on 228 Brazil Street, ta City well and water tank on 228 Brazil Street, t he project area is largely undeveloped he project area is largely undeveloped and supportsand supports open grassland, oak woodlands, and rock ouopen grassland, oak woodlands, and rock ou tcroppings. An existing paved driveway at the western terminus of Brazil Street tcroppings. An existing paved driveway provides direct access to 149 4provides direct access to 149 4 ththStreetStreet EastEast , while , while the other two properties do not have paved vehicle accessthe other two properties do not have paveto the interior to the interior of the lotsof the lots . .

All three properties All three properties have a General Plan designation of have a General Plan designation of HillsideHillside ResidentialResidential and areand are zoned Residential Hillside zoned Residential Hillside (R-(R-HS)HS) with a with a Historic OverlayHistoric Overlay pursuant to the City of Sonoma Zoning Code. The pursuant to the City of Sonoma Zoning Code. The Hillside ResidentialHillside Residential land use designation is intended to land use designation is intend preserve the City’s hillside backdrop, while allowing limited residential development in conjunction with agricultural uses. preserve the City’s hillside bacThe The designation allows a density of one residential unit per ten acres (excluding second unitsdesignation allows a density of one residential unit per ten acre). The ). The R-R-HS Residential Hillside HS Residential Hillside zoning zoning permitspermits singlesingle -family homes and residential accessory structures, subject to approval of a Use Permit by the Planning - family homes and residen Commission. Commission. Due to the Historic Overlay, Due to the Historic Overlay, the project would the project would also require Design Review concurrently.also require Design Review concurrently .

Adjoining land uses include singleAdjoining land uses include single --family homes on large parcelsfamily homes on large parcels also zoned also zoned R-R-HSHS, as well as undeveloped , as well as undeveloped properties to the properties to the north that are in unincorporated Sonoma County. north that are in unincorporated Sonoma County. The context is defined by singleThe context is defined by single -family residential uses, open spaces - family residential uses, open spain the in the surrounding hillsidessurrounding hillsides , and agricultural uses. The project area is located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone , and agricultural uses. The project area is located within a (VHFHSZ) mapped by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and adopted by Sonoma County (VHFHSZ) mapped by the (Sonoma County 2026).(Sonoma County 2026).

Project Project DescriptionDescription
Each individual property is proposed for development with a singleEach individual property is proposed for development with a single --family residencefamily residence , detached garage, , detached garage, pool, driveway pool, s and driveway s and walkways,walkways, landscaping, and other civil improvements such as landscaping, and other civil improvements such as utility connectionsutility connections and drainage improvementsand drainage improvements ..A project A project development summary is provided in Table 1 below. development summary is provided in Table 1 below.

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Table 1.Table 1. Proposed Proposed Project Development SummaryProject Development Summary PropertyProperty Lot Size Lot Size
(acres)(acres)
Proposed DevelopmentProposed Development Max Building Max Building HeightHeight
Access, Drainage, and UtilityAccess, Drainage, and Utility ImprovementsImprovements 149 4149 4 ththStreet East Street East
(APN: (APN: 018-018 0- 510 -5101- 401)4)

2.82.8 5,472-5,472 square - -square foot single - foot single -family - family residenceresidence
885-885 square - -square foot detached - foot detached
garagegarage
1,038-1,038 square - -square foot pool house - foot pool house 10,718-10,718 square - -square foot pad area - foot pad area 30’30’ -5” - 5” 12-12-to 20-to 20 foot - foot -wide driveway - wide driveway , including fire , including fire department turnouts (9,404 square feet)department turnouts (9,404 square feet Bioretention plantersBioretention planters (532 square feet) ( 532 square feet) Water and sanitary sewer connectionsWater and sanitary sewer connections 227 Brazil Street (APN: 227 Brazil Street (APN:
018018 -051 - -051 01- 601)6)

2.0 acres2.0 acres 5,212-5,212 square - -square foot single - foot single -family - family residenceresidence
612-612 square - -square foot detached - foot detached
garagegarage
4,947-4,947 square - -square foot pad area - foot pad area Total disturbance: Total disturbance: 0.36 acres0.36 acres 28’28’ -9” - 9” 161-6-to 20-to 20 foot - foot -wide driveway, including fire - wide driveway, including fire department turnouts (department turnouts ( 2,322 square feet)2,322 square feet) Booster pumps (Booster pumps ( one each forone each for 227 and 228 Brazil 227 and 228 Brazil Street)Street)
Bioretention planters (Bioretention planters ( 332 square feet)332 square feet) Water and sanitary sewer connectionsWater and sanitary sewer connections 228 Brazil Street (APN: 228 Brazil Street (APN:
018018 -051 - -051 0- 150 )15)

2.69 acres2.69 acres 5,127-5,127 square - -square foot single - foot single -family - family residenceresidence
539-539 square - -square foot - foot deached detached
garagegarage
4,882-4,882 square - -square foot pad area - foot pad area Total disturbance: Total disturbance: 0.80 acres0.80 acres 28’28’ -11” - 11” 16-16-to 20-to 20 foot - foot -wide driveway, including fire - wide driveway, including fire department turnouts (10,department turnouts (10, 230 square feet)230 square feet) Retaining wallRetaining wall (maximum 5 feet tall)(maximum 5 feet tall) Bioretention planters Bioretention planters
Water and sanitary sewer connectionsWater and sanitary sewer connections TotalTotal 7.49 acres7.49 acres 15,811 square feet of single15,811 square feet of single -- family residential family residential usesuses
-- --
SourceSource s: s:

Holder ParletteHolder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes.Architecture + Landscapes. December 2024. Permit P December 2024. Permit P lanlanSetsSet sfor 149 4for 149 4 ththStreet EastStreet East and and 227Brazil Street. 227 Brazil Street. ____________________ . . April 2025. Permit Plan Set for 228 Brazil Street. April 2025. Permit Plan Set for 228 Brazil Street.

Moll Design + Consulting.Moll Design + Consulting. April 2025. April 2025. Civil Plan Sets for 149 4Civil Plan Sets for 149 4 ththStreet East, Street East, 227 Brazil Street, and 228 Brazil Street. 227 Brazil Street, and 228 Brazil Street.

All three properties would be accessed from All three properties would be accessed from the existing the existing paved paved driway driveway beginning beginning at the corner of 4at the corner of 4 ththStreet East and Brazil Street East and Brazil Street, with the properties at 227 and 228 Brazil Street requiring Street, with the properties at 227 and 228 Brazil Street requiring a new driveway extending from the existing drivewaya new driveway extending from the to the to the north to reach the interior of the properties. The properties at 227 and 228 Brazil Street would share the new primary accessnorth to reach the interior of driveway. driveway. Fire department turnarounds Fire department turnarounds and pullouts and pullouts would be constructed as part of the driveway improvements on each would be constructed as part o property. property.

Construction of each singleConstruction of each single --family residence would require family residence would require site preparation, site preparation, erosion control, erosion control, grading, tree removal,grading, tree removal, soil offsoil off -- haulhaul , , utility installation, utility installation, and building and building constructionconstruction ..Earthwork quantities would be balanced for 149 4Earthwork quantities would be balanced for 149 4 ththStreet EastStreet East , requiring , requiring 1,1, 360 cubic yards of cut and360 cubic yards of cut and 1,360 cubic yards of1,360 cubic yards of fillfill . The developments. The development sat 227 and 228 Brazil Street would require at 227 and 228 Brazil Street would r160 and 160 and 430 cubic yards of net 430 cubic yards of net soil soil exportexport , respectively., respectively .Per the arborist reports prepared for each propertyPer the arborist reports prepared for each property and subsequent peand subsequent pe eerr reviewsreviews , , apapproximately 117proximately 117 trees trees in the project area would either be moderately impacted, severely impacted, or completely in the project area would eit removedremoved (Horticultural Associates 2017(Horticultural Associates 2017 ; Macnair and Associates 2017; Macnair and Associates 2017 ). ).

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The proposed project is anticipated to require the following entitlements, approvals, and/or permits:The proposed project is anticipated to require the foll •• Use PermitUse Permit
•• Design ReviewDesign Review
•• Tree Removal Permit Tree Removal Permit
•• Grading Permit Grading Permit
•• Building PermitBuilding Permit
•• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction PermitNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPD CEQA Compliance ReviewCEQA Compliance Review
Regulatory BackgroundRegulatory Background
SectionSection ss1530015300 to 15332to 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines outline of the CEQA Guidelines outline thethetypes of projects that have been determined to not have a types of projects that have been significant effect on the environmentsignificant effect on the environment and are thus categoricallyand are thus categorically exempt from CEQAexempt from CEQA ..Various CEQA exemption options were Various CEQA exemption o reviewed for potential applicability to the proposed projectreviewed for potential applicability to the proposed project , including the following:, including the following:
15303. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures15303. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures;Class 3 consists of construction and locatioinstallation of installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existingsmall new equipment and facilities in small structures; and small structures from one use small structures from one u to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior ofto another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The numbers of structures the structure. The numbers of st described in this section are the maximum allowable on anydescribed in this section are the maximum allowable on any legal parcel. Examples of this exemption include, but legal parcel. Examples of this are not limited to:are not limited to:
a)a) One singleOne single -family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone. In urbanized areas, - family residence, or a second dwelling unit up to three up to three singlesingle --family residences may be constructed or converted under this exemption.family residences may be constructed or converted under b)b) A duplex or similar multiA duplex or similar multi --family residential structure, totaling no more than four dwelling units.family residential structure, totaling no more tIn urbanized In urbanized areas, this exemption applies to apartments, duplexes and similar structuresareas, this exemption applies to apartments, duplexes and simdesigned for not more than six designed for not more than six dwelling units.dwelling units.
c)c) A store, motel, office, restaurant or similar structure not involving the use of significant amountsA store, motel, office, restaurant or similar sof hazardous of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2500 square feet in floor area. In urbanized areas,substances, and not exceeding 2500 square feet in floor the exemption also applies the exemption also applies to up to four such commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 squareto up to four such commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area on sites zoned for such feet in floor area on sites zo use if not involving the use of significant amounts ofuse if not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances where all necessary public services hazardous substances wh and facilities are available and theand facilities are available and the surrounding area is not envirsurrounding area is not envir onmentally sensitive.onmentally sensitive. d)d) Water main, sewage, electrical, gas, and other utility extensions, including street improvements,Water main, sewage, electrical, gas, and oof reasonable of reasonable length to serve such construction.length to serve such construction. e)e) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, andAccessory (appurtenant) structures including fences.fences. 15304. Minor Alterations to Land15304. Minor Alterations to Land Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not Class 4 consists of minor p involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. Examples include, but involve removal of healthy, m are not limited to:are not limited to:
a)a) Grading on land with a slope of less than 10 percent, except that grading shall not be exempt inGrading on land with a slope of less than 1a waterway, in a waterway, in any wetland, in an officially designated (by federal, state, or local governmentany wetland, in an officially designated (by federal, state, or laction) scenic area, or in officially action) scenic area, or in o mapped areas of severe geologic hazard such as an Alquistmapped areas of severe geologic hazard such as an Alquist Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone or within an official Priolo Earthquake Fault Zon Seismic Hazard Zone, as delineated by theSeismic Hazard Zone, as delineated by the State Geologist.State Geologist. b)b) New gardening or landscaping, including the replacement of existing conventional landscapingNew gardening or landscaping, including thwith water with water efficient or fire resistant landscaping.efficient or fire resistant landscaping.

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c)c) Filling of earth into previously excavated land with material compatible with the natural featuresFilling of earth into previously excavated lanof the siteof the site ;; d)d) Minor alterations in land, water, and vegetation on existing officially designated wildlifeMinor alterations in land, water, and vegetation on emanagement areas or management areas or fish production facilities which result in improvement of habitat for fishfish production facilities which result in improvement of habitat for fisand wildlife resources or greater fish and wildlife resources or greate production;production;
e)e) Minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment,Minor temporary use of land having negligible oincluding carnivals, including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc;sales of Christmas trees, etc; f)f) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored;Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored; g)g) Maintenance dredging where the spoil is deposited in a spoil area authorized by all applicableMaintenance dredging where the spoil is depstate and federal state and federal regulatory agencies;regulatory agencies;
h)h) The creation of bicycle lanes on existing rightsThe creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights --of-of-way.way. i)i) Fuel management activities within 30 feet of structures to reduce the volume of flammableFuel management activities within 30 feet of struvegetation, provided vegetation, provided that the activities will not result in the taking of endangered, rare, orthat the activities will not result in the taking of endangered, rare, or threatened plant or animal species or threatened plant or animal speci significant erosion and sedimentation of surface waters.significant erosion and sedimentation of surface waters. This exemption shall apply to fuel management This exemption shall apply to fuel activities within 100 feet of a structure if theactivities within 100 feet of a structure if the public agency having fire protection responsibility for the area has public agency having fire pr determined that 100 feet ofdetermined that 100 feet of fuel clearance is required due to extra fuel clearance is required due to extra hazardous fire conditions.hazardous fire conditions. 15305. Minor Alterations in Land Use 15305. Minor Alterations in Land Use LimitationsLimitations Class 5 consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which Class 5 consists of minor al do not result in any changes in land use or density, including but not limited to:do not result in any changes in land use or density, including but a)a) Minor lot line adjustments, side yard, and set back variances not resulting in the creation of anyMinor lot line adjustments, side yard, and snew parcel;new parcel; b)b) Issuance of minor encroachment permits;Issuance of minor encroachment permits; c)c) Reversion to acreage in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act.Reversion to acreage in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. 15332. In15332. In --fill Development Projectsfill Development Projects Class 32 consists of projects characterized as inClass 32 consists of projects characterized as in --fill development meeting the conditions describedfill development meeting the conditions descin this section.in this section. a)a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable generalThe project is consistent with the applicablplan policies as plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations.well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. b)b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acresThe proposed development occurs within cisubstantially substantially surrounded by urban uses.surrounded by urban uses.
c)c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.The project site has no value as habitat for endangere d)d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, airApproval of the project would not result in any squality, or water quality, or water quality.quality.
e)e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public servicesThe site can be adequately served by all required utilities and . .

Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines establishes certain Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines establishes certain exceptions exceptions to the use of exemptions, as cited below. to the use of exemptions, as cited bel 15300.2. Exceptions15300.2. Exceptions
a)a) Location. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to beLocation. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are quallocated located ––a a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in aproject that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the envirparticularly sensitive environment particularly sensitive envir be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to applybe significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply all instances, except where the project may all instances, except where th impact an environmental resource of hazardous orimpact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and critical concern where design officially adopted pursuant to law byofficially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencifederal, state, or local agenci es.es.

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b)b) Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulativeCumulative Impact. All exemptions for these claimpact of successive impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant.projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. c)c) Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is aSignificant Effect. A categorical exemption shall reasonable reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due topossibility that the activity will have a significant effect on unusual circumstances.unusual circumstances. d)d) Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result inScenic Highways. A categorical exemption shdamage to scenic damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rockresources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a outcroppings, or similar res highway officially designated as a state scenichighway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are highway. This does not apply to im required as mitigation by an adoptedrequired as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR.negative declaration or certified EIR. e)e) Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a siteHazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exewhich is which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 6596 f)f) Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause aHistorical Resources. A categorical exempsubstantial substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

Additionally, Assembly Bill (AB) 130 and Senate Bill (SB) 131 were passed Additionally, Assembly Bill (AB) 130 and Senate Bill (SB) 131 were passed in 2025in 2025 and established and e additional stablished additional statutory statutory exemptions and CEQA streamlining opportunities. exemptions and CEQA streamlining opportunities.

ABAB130130
AB 130AB 130 , signed on June 30, 2025, , signed on June 30, 2025, added a dded a new statutory exemption for qualifying urban infill housing projectsa new statutory exemption for qualifying uto Section to Section 21080.66 of the Public Resources Code. Housing development projects m21080.66 of the Public Resources Code. Housing development projects m ay be exempt from CEQAay be exempt from CEQA if specified criteria are if specified criteria are metmet , including:, including:
•• Project site is no larger than 20 acres, or no more than 5 acres if it qualifies as a builder’s remedy siteProject site is no larger than 20 acres, or .. •• Project site is located within the boundaries of an incorporated municipality or located within an urban area, as Project site is located within the defined by the United States Census Bureau. defined by the United States Census Bureau. •• At least twoAt least two --thirds of the project’s total square footage is dedicated to residential usethirds of the project’s total square footage is dedicated to .. •• The project site has been previously developed with an “urban use”, at least 75 percent of the perimeter of the site The project site has been p adjoins parcels that are developed with urban uses, at least 75 percent of the area within a oneadjoins parcels that are developed with urban u--quarter mile radius quarter mile radius of the site is developof the site is develop ed with urban uses, or for sites with four sides, at least three out of four sides are developed ed with urban uses, or for sit with urban uses and at least twowith urban uses and at least two --thirds of the perimeter of the site adjoins parcels that are developed with urban thirds of the perimeter of the s uses.uses.
•• Project must be consistent with General Plan, Zoning, and Local Coastal Program standardsProject must be consistent with General Plan, Zo •• Project’s density is at least oneProject’s density is at least one --half of the applicable minimum density required by the Housing Element Lawhalf of the applicable minimum de •• Project meets all the SB 35 siting criteria in Government Code section 65913.4, subdivision (a), paragraph (6)Project meets all the SB 35 sitin, , which prohibits projects on environmentally sensitive lands such as coastal zones, hazardous wastewhich prohibits projects on environmentalsites, prime sites, prime farmland, earthquake fault zones, or floodways, very high fire hazard severity zonesfarmland, earthquake fault zones, or floodways, very high (with certain exceptions)(with certain exceptions) , or , or land subject to a conservation easement.land subject to a conservation easement. •• No historic structure would be demolishedNo historic structure would be demolished that is listed on a national, state, or local register. that is listed on a national, state, or local register. •• No transient lodging is proposedNo transient lodging is proposed ..

SB 131 SB 131
SB 131, signed on SB 131, June 30, 2025, signed on June 30, 2025, limits the application of CEQA for projects that are eligible for limits the application of CEQA for projects that are eligibstatutory and specified statutory and specified categorical exemptions except for one conditioncategorical exemptions except for one condition to an analysis to an analysis of effects on the environment that are caused solely by that of effects on the environmen single condition. For these projects, an Initial Study or Environmental Impact Report (EIR)single condition. For these projects, an Initial Study or Environwould only be required to examine would only be required to the effects that the lead agency determines, based on substantial evidence in the record, are caused solethe effects that the lead agency determines, bly by the single l y by the single condition that makes the proposed ineligible for a statutory or categorical exemption. condition that makes the proposed ineligible for a statutory or categThese provisions do not apply to a These provisions do not apply t project that incluproject that inclu des a distribution center, oil and gas infrastructure, or a project located on specified natural and protected des a distribution center, oil a lands. lands.

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CEQA DeterminationCEQA Determination
The exemption options listed above were reviewed for potential applicability to the proposed project.The exemption options listed above were reviewed The individual single The individual single -- family homes are considered together for purposes of exemption eligibility family homes , to consider the “whole of the action” and are considered together for purposes of exemption eligibility , to consider the “whole of the actionto avoid to avoid segmenting the analysissegmenting the analysis (CEQA Guidelines Section (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; 15378 Arviv ; Arviv Enterprises, Inc. v. South Valley Area Planning Com.Enterprises, Inc. v. South Valley A[[20022002 ]] 101 Cal.App.4th 1333101 Cal.App.4th 1333 ).).

Class 32 Categorical ExemptionClass 32 Categorical Exemption a)a) Is the project consistentIs the project consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with the applicable general with applicable zoning designation and regulationswith applicable zoning designation and regulations ?? The proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan designation of The proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan designaHillside ResidentialHillside Residential and zoning requirements and zoning requirements for the for the Residential Hillside (RResidential Hillside (R -HS) - HS) district. The district. The Hillside ResidentialHillside Residential land use designation is intended to preserve the City’s land use designation is intend hillside backdrop, while allowing limited residential development in conjunction with agricultural uses. hillside backdrop, while allowing limited residential TThe proposed project he proposed project would would develop three residential units develop three residential units withinwithin approximately 7.49 acresapproximately 7.49 acres of land areaof land area , which is consistent with the density limits , which is consistent with th of one rof one r esidential unit per esidential unit per 1010acres (excluding second units)acres (excluding second units) . The . The RR--HS Residential HillsideHS Residential Hillside zoning permits singlezoning permits single -family - family homes and residential accessory structures.homes and residential accessory structures. The proposed project The proposed project appears to be in substantial compliance with the appears to be in substantial compliance with the applicable development standards for the applicable development standards for the Residential Hillside (RResidential Hillside (R --HS)HS) zone, including those established in Section 19.40.050 zone, including those estab of the Municipal Code. Thus, the project would meet CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, criteria (a). of the Municipal Code. Thus, the project would meet CEQA Guidelines Sectio b)b) Does the proposed development occur within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially Does t he proposed development occur w surrounded by urban usessurrounded by urban uses ??
The project areaThe project area , which includes the combined lot size of all three parcels,, which includes the combined lot size of all three parcels, is greater than 5 acresis greater than 5 acres . However, . However, there is case there is case law thatlaw that supports the use of supports the use of the specific disturbance area within a larger the specific disturbance area within a larger parcelparcel when considering the when considering the eligibilityeligibility of sizeof size -- restricted exemptions (restricted exemptions ( Protect Tustin Ranch v. City of TustinProtect Tustin Ranch v. City of Tustin [2021] 70 Cal.App.5th 951[2021] 70 Cal.App.5th 951 ). ). When considering the general When considering the general disturbance areas of the project, disturbance areas of the project, the proposed development would occur within approximately the proposed development would occur within approxima1.61.6 33acres of acres of land arealand area . .

Additionally, Additionally, the project arthe project ar ea is bordered primarily by residential properties that ea is bordered primarily by residential properties that are mapped the U.S. Census Bureau as are mapped the U.S. Census B urban areas. Turban areas. Thus, hus, the proposed projectthe proposed project would meet CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, criteria (b). would meet CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, criteria c)c) Does the project site ha Does t he project site ha vevevalue as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened speciesvalue as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species ?? As described in the Biological Resources Report, the project area could provide habitat for specialAs described in the Biological Resources Report, the --status wildlife species and status wildlife species and could couldntain specialcontain special --status plant speciesstatus plant species (AECOM 2025; Appendix A). Therefore (AECOM 2025; Appendix A). Therefore , it would not meet CEQA Guidelines , it would not meet CEQA Guidel Section 15332, criteria (c).Section 15332, criteria (c). d)d) Would aWould a pproval of the project result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, airpproval of the project result in any significant effects relatinquality, or water qualityquality, or water quality ?? All environmental effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality would be shortAll environmental effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or --term during the construction term during the construction phase and adequately controlled by phase and adequately controlled by the application of the application of existing regulations, such as the NPDES Construction General Permitexisting regulations, such a and and Cityof Sonoma Noise Control OrdinanceCity of Sonoma Noise Control Ordinance ..Vehicle traffic would be negligible and would not exceed the 110 daiVehicle traffic would be negligible and ly trips that ly trips that the Office of Planning and Research recommends as a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) screening threshold for small projects the Office of Planning and Re (OPR 201(OPR 201 88).).The pThe p roposed project includes onroposed project includes on -site stormwater - site stormwater bioretention planters bioretention planters that that havehave been sized to treat the been sized to treat the expectexpectd volume of stormwater runoff from the area. ed volume of stormwater runoff from the area. No significant effects in these areas would occur. No significant effects in these areas would occur. Therefore, the Therefore, the proposed project would meet CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, criteria (d). proposed project would meet CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, criteria (d). e)e) Would the siteWould the site be adequately served by all required utilities and public servicesbe adequately served by all required utilities and public services ?? The project area would utilize existing service connections available in surrounding streetsThe project area would utilize existing service connections av. . Utility demands for the three Utility demands for the three singlesingle --family residences would be marginal relative to existing and projectfamily residences would be marginal relative to existing and project ededdemands. Therefore, the proposed project demands. Therefore, the proposed project would meet CEQA Guidelines Sectionwould meet CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, criteria (e). 15332, criteria (e).

TThe proposed project does not meet he proposed project does not meet CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, criteria criteria (c); however, SB 131 allows for projects to (c); however, SB 131 allows for projects to complete streamlined environmental review when a single condition for use of an exemption is not met. A focused initial studycomplete streamlined envi couldcould be prepared that be prepared that only analyzes the environmental effects that could result from conflict with criteria (c). only analyzes the environmental effects tha AB 130 Statutory ExemptionAB 130 Statutory Exemption
The provisions of AB 130 are shown below, along with an analysis of the proposed project’s consistency with each provision:The provisions of AB 130 a Agenda Item #8.3:

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•• Would the pWould the p roject site roject site bebelarger than 20 acres, or more than 5 acres if it qualifies as a builder’s remedy sitelarger than 20 acres, or more than ?? The project The project site is notsite is not larger than 20 acres. Therefore, it would meet this provision. larger than 20 acres. Therefore, it would meet this provision. •• Is the pIs the p roject site located within the boundaries of an incorporated municipality or located within an urban area, as roject site located within the defined by the United States Census Bureaudefined by the United States Census Bureau ?? The project area is located within the City of Sonoma The project area is located within the City of Sonoma municipal municipal boundaries. Therefore, it would meet this provision. boundaries. Therefore, it would mee •• Would aWould a t least twot least two --thirds of the project’s total square footage thirds of the project’s total square footage bebededicated to residential usededicated to residential use ?? The proposed project includes development of three singleThe proposed project includes development of three single --family residencesfamily residences , , accessory structuresaccessory structures , access, access drivewaysdriveways , and , and utility connections utility connections ; ; thus, all the square footage would be dedicated tothus, all the square footage would be dedicated to , or supportive of, the proposed, or supportive of, the proposed residential use. residential use.

Therefore, it would meet this provision. Therefore, it would meet this provision. •• Would tWould t he project site he project site meet any of the following criteria: 1) meet any of the following criteria: 1) has been previously developed with an “urban use”, has been previously developed 2) 2) at least 75 percent of the perimeter of the site adjoins parcels that are developed with urban uses, at least 75 percent of the perimeter of the s3) 3) atleast 75 at least 75 percent of the area within a onepercent of the area within a one --quarter mile radius of the site is developed with urban uses,quarter mile radius of the site is developed with ur4)4)for sites with four for sites with four sides, at least three out of four sides are developed with urban uses and at least twosides, at least three out of four sides are developed with u--thirds of the perimeter of the thirds of the perimeter of the site adjoins parcels that are developed withsite adjoins parcels that are developed with urban usesurban uses ?? The total perimeter of the project areaThe total perimeter of the project area is is 4,583 feet. The p 4,583 feetrcentage . The p ercentage of this perimeterof this perimeter sharing a border with parcels that are sharing a border with parcel developed with urban uses (residences)developed with urban uses (residences) is 4,016 feetis 4,016 feet . The corresponding . The corresponding percentage of the perimeter of the project area percentage of the perimeter of adjoining parcels developed with urban uses is adjoining parcels developed with urban uses is approximately 87.6approximately 87.6 percentpercent . Therefore, it would meet this provision. . Therefore, it would meet this provis •• Would the project beWould the project be consistent with General Plan, Zoning, and Local Coastal Program standardsconsistent with General Plan, Zoning, and Lo?? As described previously, the proposed projectAs described previously, the proposed project appears to beappears to be consistent with applicable General Plan and zoning standards. consistent with applicable G The project area is not subject to a Local Coastal Program. The project area is not subject to a Local Coastal Program. Therefore, it would meet this provision. Therefore, it would meet this provision. •• Would the pWould the p roject’s density roject’s density bebeat least oneat least one --half of the applicable minimum density required by the Housing Element half of the applicable minim Law?Law?
The applicable minimum density required by the Housing Element LawThe applicable minimum density required by the Housing Element Law ((Government Code Section 65583.2Government Code Section 65583.2 ) ) for for the City of the City of Sonoma as aSonoma as a suburban jurisdictionsuburban jurisdiction is 20 du/acis 20 du/ac ; thus, to meet ; thus, to meet this criterionthis criterion the proposed project would the proposed project would need need to provide a to provide a minimum density of 10 minimum density of 10 dwelling units per acredwelling units per acre ..The project The project proposesproposes three singlethree single --family residences family residences on properties with a total on properties with a total land area ofland area of 7.49 acres7.49 acres , for a density of approximately 2.5 , for a density of approximately 2.5 dwelling units per acredwelling units per acre . Thus, the minimum density would not be . Thus, the minimum density met, and the project woumet, and the project wou ld not meet this provision. ld not meet this provision. •• Would the project meetWould the project meet all the SB 35 siting criteria in Government Code all the SB 35 siting criteria in Government Code Section 65913.4, subdivision (a), S ection 65913.4, subdivision (a), paragraph (6), which prohibits projects on environmentally sensitive lands such as coastal zones, hazardous waste paragraph (6), which prohi sites, prime farmland, earthquake fault zones, or floodways, very high fire hazard severity zones (with certasites, prime farmland, earthquake fin in exceptions), or land subject to a conservation easementexceptions), or land subject to a conservation easement ?? The proposed project would meet all of the SB 35 siting criteria, with the exception of being located in a VHFHSZ. The proposed project would meet all However,However, this code section states that it this code section sates that it ““does not apply to sites that have adopted fire hazard mitigation measures pursuant to existing does not apply to sites tha building standards or state fire mitigation measures applicable to the development, including, but not limited to, standards building standards or state fire established under all of the followiestablished under all of the followi ng or their successor provisions:ng or their successor provisions: (i) Section 4291 of the Public Resources Code or Section (i) Section 4291 of the Pub 51182, as applicable51182, as applicable ; ; (ii) Section 4290 of the Public Resources Code(ii) Section 4290 of the Public Resources Code ; ; (iii) Chapter 7A of the California Building Code (Title 24 (iii) Chapter 7A of the Cali of the California Code of Regulationof the California Code of Regulation s).s). ” The project has been designed in consultation with the City Fire Marshal and in ” The project has been designed accordance with the design criteria established in Chapter 7A of the Building Code for projects in wildlandaccordance with the design criteria established --urban interfaces urban interfaces (WUI) and the City of Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter(WUI) and the City of Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 19.12.19.12. Thus, the proposed project would meet this provision. Thus, the proposed project would m •• Would anyWould any historic structurehistoric structure ssbe demolished that be demolished that arearelisted on a national, state, or local registerlisted on a national, state, or local register ?? The proposed project does not include demolition of The proposed project does not include demolition of any historic structure that is listed on a national, state, or local register. any historic structure that is Therefore, the proposed project would meet this provision. Therefore, the proposed project would meet this provision. •• Is anyIs any transient lodging proposedtransient lodging proposed ?? Agenda Item #8.3:

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No transient lodging is included in the proposed project. Therefore, No transient lodging is included in the proposed project. Therefore, the project would meet this provision. the project would meet this provision.

Overall, tOverall, t he proposed project would he proposed project would meet all the criteria for a statutory exemption under AB 130 except for the applicable meet all the criteria for a statut minimum density requirementminimum density requirement ..

Class 3 Categorical ExemptionClass 3 Categorical Exemption ((15303. NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES15303. NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CO)) The Class 3 exemption applies to the “construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures” anThe Class 3 exemption applied d the CEQA Guidelines identifies examplesthe CEQA Guidelines identifies examples of this exemption of this exemption that providethat provide , “[i] , “[i] n urbanized areas, up to three singlen urbanized areas, up to three single --family family residences may be constructed or converted under this exemptionresidences may be constructed or converted under this exemption ” (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303). ” (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303).

The proposed project would develop threeThe proposed project would develop three singlesingle -family residences in an area mapped as urban - family residences in an area mapped as urban by the U.S. Census Bureauby the U.S. Census Bureau , , consistent with criterconsistent with criter ia (a) under Section 15303ia (a) under Section 15303 ((California Department of Finance 2025). California Department of Finance 2025). Utility extensions would be of Utility extensions would be of reasonable length to service the proposed projectreasonable length to service the proposed project , consistent with criteria (d), and accessory structures (pool and detached , consistent with criteria (d), garage) would be consistent with the garage) would be consistent with the types of structures noted under criteria (e) types of structures noted under criteria (e) . . Class 3 exemptions are permissible only if Class 3 exemptions are per none of the exceptionone of the exceptio ns described under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines are applicablens described under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guide, as discussed further below., as discussed further below LocationLocation in a Sensitive Environmentin a Sensitive Environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[a])(CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[a]) A Class 3 exemption A Class 3 exemption is partially is partially qualified by its location and whetherqualified by its location and whether “the project may impact an environmental resource of “the project may impact an e hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, ohazardous or critical concerr r local agencieslocal agencies .” As described in the Biological Resources Report .” As described in the Biological Resources Report for the proposed projectfor the proposed project , the project area could provide , the project area could provide habitat for specialhabitat for special -status wildlife species and contain special - status wildlife species and contain special -status plant specie - status plant specie ss, although no occurrences of these species , although no occurrences were noted in biological surveys of the area in 2017 and 2025were noted in biological surveys of the area in 2017 and 2025 (AECOM 2025(AECOM 2025 ; Appendix A; Appendix A )). The . The projectproject area is alsorea is also outside outside of any designated critical habitat (USFWS of any designated critical habitat (USFWS 2025).2025). Habitat quality in the project area is marginal due to lack of aquatic Habitat quality in the project area is resources and proximity to developmentresources and proximity to development , and no sensitive natural communities are present, and no sensitive natural communities are present ; thus, ; thus, habitat loss resulting from habitat loss resulting from the project would not be significant.the project would not be significant. 11 Potential iPotential i mpacts to mpacts to specialspecial -status - status species would be avoided by routine species would be avoided by routine avoidanceavoidance and minimizationand minimization measures, such as measures, such as completing tree removal outside of nesting season or performing completing tree removal outside of nesting season or performing nesting bird surveysnesting bird surveys prior to tree removal; implementingprior to tree removal; implemen worker environmental awareness programsworker environmental awareness programs ;;and and completing completing prepre --constructionconstruction clearanceclearance surveys for specialsurveys for special -status wildlife and - status wildlife and plant species.plant species. Case law suggests that Case law suggests that the use of the use of postpost -approval - approval mitigation measures mitigation measures to avoid significant environmental to avoid significant environmenta impacts disqualifimpacts disqualif iesiesa project from the use a project from the use of a categorical exemption (of a categorical exemption ( Salmon Protection & Watershed Network v. County of Salmon Protection & Wate MarinMarin [[20042004 ]]125 Cal.App.4th 1098125 Cal.App.4th 1098 ). Additionally, ). Additionally, special construction techniques needed to avoid potential impacts are more special construction techn properly defined as “mitigation” rather than “project features”properly defined as “mitigation” rather than “project features” included as part of the project descriptionincluded as part of the project description (Lotus v. Department ( Lotus v. Department of Transportationof Transportation [[20142014 ]]223 Cal.App.4th 645223 Cal.App.4th 645 ).).However,However, thetherecommended avoidance and minimization measures recommended avoidance and minimare are standard best management practicesstandard best management practices that are consistent withthat are consistent with existing existing regulationsregulations , policies,, policies, and guidance and guidance set forth inset forth in the the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, California Fish and Game Code, California Fish and Game Code, the City Tree Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 12.08), the City Tree Ordinance (Municipaand the and the adopted 2020 adopted 2020 City General PlanCity General Plan Environmental Resources ElementEnvironmental Resources Element . . Implementation of nesting bird surveys,Implementation of nesting bird surveys, avoidance avoidance buffers (if nests are found), buffers (if nests are found), andand /or/or appropriate scheduling to avoid nesting seasonappropriate scheduling to avoid nesting season are standard measures applicable are standard measures applicable to to most, if not all, projects in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and most, if not all, projects in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and are are notnot miigation measures mitigation measures in direct response in direct response to a projectto a project --specific environmental impactspecific environmental impact . This is supported by recent case law which . This is supported by recent case law which foundfound that prethat pre -construction nesting - construction nesting bird surveys were not mitigation bird surveys were not mitigation that would disqualifythat would disqualify a project from use of an exemptiona project from use of an exemption (Nassiri v. City of Lafayette ( Nassiri v. City of Lafayette [[20242024 ]] 103 Cal.App.5th 910103 Cal.App.5th 910 )). .

Relevant General Plan policies Relevant General Plan policies related to avoidance of biological resource impacts related to avoidance of biological resource impacts are cited below:are cited below:
•• 2020 General Plan Policy 2.2: 2020 General Plan Policy 2.2: Preserve habitat that supports threatened, rare, or endangered species identified by Preserve habitat that supp State or federal agencies.State or federal agencies.
11Please note thatPlease note that this differs from the prior determination this differs from the prior determination under under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, criteria (c)CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, criteria (c for use of a for use of a
Class 32 exemptionClass 32 exemption , which , which requiresrequires that “the project site has nothat “the project site has novaluevalue as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened as habitat for endangered, rare, or species”. As discussed in the Biological Resources Report, t species”. As discussed in the Biological Resources Report, t heheproject area contains marginal suitable habitat for project area contains marginal suitable specialspecial -- statusstatus speciesspecies butbut there is stillthere is still some some ptential for occurrencepotential for occurrence in the habitat found onin the habitat found on --site (oak woodland and annual site (oak woodland and annual grassland habitat)grassland habitat) . T. Thus, hus, although habitat would be marginal in quality although habitat would be marginal in quality ititcould have some value for these species could have some value for these species and would and would not meet the not meet the previously discussed previously discussed Class 32 criteriaClass 32 criteria . .

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•• 2020 General Plan Policy 2020 General Plan Policy 2.6: Preserve existing trees and plant new trees. 2.6: Preserve existing trees and plant new trees. •• 2020 General Plan Policy 2.9:2020 General Plan Policy 2.9: Require development to avoid potential impacts to wildlife habitat, air quality, and Require development to avoi other significantother significant biological resources, or to adequately mitigate suchbiological resources, or to adequately mitigate such impacts if avoidance is not feasible.impacts if avoidance is not feasible.

TThe recommended he recommended strategiesstrategies totoavoid and/or minimize impacts avoid and/or minimize impacts totobiological resourcesbiological resources , as identified in the Biological , as identified in the Biological Resources Report,Resources Report, would be consistent with applicable regulationswould be consistent with applicable regulations , such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the California , such as the Migratory Bird Fish and Game CodeFish and Game Code ,,and General and General Plan policiesPlan policies directing the City to avoid potential impacts to biological resourcesdirecting the City to avoid potential i. .

The project The project sitesite is located within a VHFHis located within a VHFH SZ mapped by CAL S Z mapped by CAL FIREFIRE and adopted by and adopted by Sonoma CountySonoma County ((Sonoma Sonoma Cunty County 2026)2026) . .

TThe proposed he project has been designed in consultation with proposed project has been designed in consultation with the City Fire Marshal and the City Fire Marshal and in accordance with thein accordance with the design criteria design criteria established established in Chapter 7A of the Building Code for projects in wildland in Chapter 7A of the Building Code for projects in wildland --urban interfaces (WUI)urban interfaces (WUI) andand the the City of Sonoma City of Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter Municipal Code Chapter 19.12. 19.12 These standards are designed to . These standards are designed to preventprevent projects projects from from increasing wildfire riskincreasing wildfire risk , including , including requirementsrequirements forfor fie apparatus access and turnaroundfire apparatus access and turnaround , fire hydrants and water supply, defensible space, , fire hydrants and water supply, defensible spand nonand non -- combustible building componentscombustible building components . As a result, the. As a result, the project location within project location within this this mapped hazard area would not preclude it from mapped hazard area would use of the Class 3 exemption. There are no other mapped use of the Class 3 exemption. There are no other mapped environmental resources of hazardous or critical concern that environmental resources of haz would apply to the project. would apply to the project.

Cumulative ImpactsCumulative Impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[b])(CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[b]) No cumulative impact would occur because the No cumulative impact would occur because the proposed project would not facilitate additional growth in the area and there proposed project would not facilitate a are no known projects in the vicinity that are no known projects in the vicinity that couldcould overlap with the construction footprint or otherwise combine with the project’s overlap with the constructio effectseffects to create a significant environmental impactto create a significant environmental impact (City of Sonoma 2025)(City of Sonoma 2025) ..The nearest known project is the 254 First Street The nearest known project East Project, a proposed 31East Project, a proposed 31 -unit condominium development - unit condominium development located approximately located approximately 0.3 miles southwest of the project 0.3 miles southwest of the project sitesite . .

Given the dist G ance from the site iven the dist ance from the site , , scale of proposed development,scale of proposed development, and location in a developed and location in a developed settingsetting on the valley floor,on the valley floor ,it is it is unlikely to combine with the unlikely to combine with the proposed proposed project’s effects to create a cumulative impact. project’s effects to create a cumulative impact.

Significant Environmental Effect due to Significant Environmental Effect due to Unusual CircumstancesUnusual Circumstances (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[c])(CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[c]) The The applicability of theapplicability of the “unusual circumstances” “unusual circumstances” exception exception was was the focus of a court case for an approximately 6,478the focus of a court case for an appr-square - square -- foot singlefoot single -family housing development in the Berkeley Hills - family housing development in the Berkeley Hills ((Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of BerkeleyBerkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of B[[20152015 ]]60 60 Cal.4th 1086Cal.4th 1086 )). The use of the Class 3 exemption for . The use of the Class 3 exemption for the Berkeleythe Berkeley project was challenged under the notion that the size and project was challenged unde steep location of the project constituted “unusual circumstances” that could cause landslides or other environmental damage. steep location of the proje Ultimately, theUltimately, the CaCa lifornia Supreme Court determined that lifornia Supreme Court determined that first an agency must determine whether unusual circumstances first an agency must determine existexist ; then, if there are unusual circumstances, ; then, if there are unusual circumstances, ififtherethere isisa reasonable possibility that thea reasonable possibility that the re is are is a significantsignificant environmental environmental impact due to those circumstances.impact due to those circumstances.

There are no unusual circumstances associated with the There are no unusual circumstances associated with the proposed proposed project that could result in a significant environmental project that could result in a sig impact. The impact. The proposed proposed project project isisconsistentconsistent with with the General Plan designation of Residential Hillside and wouldthe General Plan designation of Residentconform to conform to thethe applicable development applicable development standards for the standards for the Residential HillsideResidential Hillside (R-(R-HS) HS) zonezone , including , including thosethose established in established in Section 19.40.050 Section 19.40.050 of the of the MunicipalMunicipal CodeCode ..The only The only deviationdeviation would be the pad size would be of the pad size of 10,718 square feet 10,718 square feet at at 149 4149 4 ththStreetStreet EastEast , which would , which would exceed the maximum pad size of 5,000 square feet exceed the maximum pad size of 5,000 square feet described in Section 19.40.050described in Section 19.40.050 . However, . However, this would conform to a this would conform to a settlement agreement settlement agreement between the City and property owners, dated March 24, 2021, which states that no more than 11,000 between the City and prope square feet of lot pad grading would be permissible for 14square feet of lot pad grading would be permissible for 14 9944 ththStreet East.Street East. The increased pad size would not be an unusual The increased pad size wo condition leading to a significant environmental effect.condition leading to a significant environmental effect.

No other exceptions No other exceptions related to grading, drainage, building height, related to grading, drainage, building height, setbacks, or other setbacks, code requirements or other code requirements would be soughtwould be sought that that would result in “unusual circumstanceswould result in “unusual circumstances ..””ConstructionConstruction would occur in accordance with would occur in accordance with Chapter 9.56 of Chapter 9.56 of the Municipal Codethe Municipal Code and no unusual construction techniquesand no unusual construction techniques (i.e., impact pile driving or (i.e., impact pile driving or nighttime worknighttime work ))are proposedare proposed that would generate that would generate significant noise impacts. significant noise impacts. In general,In general, as a largeas a large --lot singlelot single --family development in an area of largefamily development in an area of large --lot singlelot single --family family developments,developments, the t proposed he proposed project would be consistent with the existing neighborhood project would be consistent with the existing neighborhood and hillside context and hillside .context .

Visual simulations prepared for the project show that Visual simulations prepared for the project show that although it wouldalthough it would be visible from surrounding roadwaysbe visible from surrounding roadways and public and public vantage pointsvantage points ,,the visible surface area of the new structures would be between 0 and 10% the visible surface area of the new structures would be between (Walton Architecture + (Walton Architecture + Engineering, Inc. 2017). The homes have been designed to Engineering, Inc. 2017). The homes have been designed to followfollow the natural topographythe natural topography of the hillsideof the hillside , use existing trees for , use existing trees for screening,screening, andand employemploy massmass --reducing design techniques to reduce visual impactsreducing design techniques to reduce visual impacts ..Thus,Thus, te project would not the project would not create create unusual circumstances relatedunusual circumstances related totovisual incompatib visu ility al incompatib ility with nearby with nearby land land uses.uses .

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Scenic Highways (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[d])Scenic Highways (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[d]) There are no officially designated state scenic highways in the vicinity of the site, thus no scenic resources within a stateThere are no officially designate scenic highway would be affected (California Department of Transportation 2019).scenic highway would be affected (California Department of Transport Hazardous Waste Sites (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[e])Hazardous Waste Sites (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[e]) The project site is not located on a hazardous waste site included in the Cortese List database (CalEPA 2025).The project site is not located on a hazard Historical Resources (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[f])Historical Resources (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2[f]) Lastly, the proposed project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resourceLastly, the proposed project would because it would not remove any historic structures and would construct single-family homes in an area that does not containbecause it would not remo any recorded historic resources. Background research for the project area was completed in 2025 and 2026 that determinedany recorded historic resou the presence of potentially historic resources within the parcels proposed for development. There is a quarry outcrop and athe presence of potentially hi stone alignment within 227 Brazil Street and stone alignment and wood water tank within 228 Brazil Street. No potentiallystone alignment within 227 Bra eligible historic resources were found to be located within 149 4eligible historic resources were found to be located within 149 4 thth Street East. Street East.

The stone alignment that crosses both 227 Brazil Street and 228 Brazil Street was evaluated for potential eligibility as aThe stone alignment that crosse historical resource and found not to be considered a historical resource for purposes of CEQA (AECOM 2026; Appendix B).historical resource and found The quarry outcrop, tailings, dirt road with retaining wall and landing on 227 Brazil Street are associated with a stoneThe quarry outcrop, tailings, dirt roa contractor (Hiram C. Manuel) who worked in Solano, Napa, and Sonoma counties over the course of three decades. Thesecontractor (Hiram C. Manuel resources were found not to be historic under CEQA because they are common structures, constructed without any unusualresources were found not to methodology, and do not reflect the work of a master. Therefore, proposed project activities within its parcel (APN 018-051-methodology, and do not refl 016, 227 Brazil Street) of the proposed project would not adversely affect historical resources. The wood water tank on 228016, 227 Brazil Street) of the Brazil Street was also evaluated and found not to be an eligible historical resource. Thus, there would be no adverse effect onBrazil Street was also evalua any historical resources as a result of the proposed project.any historical resources as a result of the proposed project.

Class 4 Categorical Exemption (15304. MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND)Class 4 Categorical Exemption (15304. MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND) Class 4 categorical exemption criteria consists of “minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/orClass 4 categorical exemption vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes”.vegetation which do not involve rem Because the proposed project would involve the removal of mature trees for residential development purposes, it would notBecause the proposed proje meet the requirements for a Class 4 exemption.meet the requirements for a Class 4 exemption.

Class 5 Categorical Exemption (15305. MINOR ALTERATIONS IN LAND USE LIMITATIONS)Class 5 Categorical Exemption (15305. MINOR ALTERAT Class 5 criteria is focused on minor alterations in land use limitations, such as minor lot line adjustments, side yard andClass 5 criteria is focused on min setback variances, and minor encroachment permits. While the proposed project includes a minor deviation on one parcelsetback variances, and minor related to a larger pad size than typically allowed for the Hillside Residential zone, the primary components of the projectrelated to a larger pad size than (three single-family residences and accessory structures) would not be covered by this exemption.(three single-family residences and accessory structu Agenda Item #8.3:

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AECOM. 2026. Sonoma Hillside Report AECOM. 2026. Sonoma Hillside Report ––Cultural Resources Report.Cultural Resources Report.

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Holder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes. December 2024. Permit Plan Sets for 149 4Holder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes. December 2024. Pe ththStreet East and 227 Brazil Street. Street East and 227 Brazil S __________. April 2025. Permit Plan Set for 228 Brazil Street. __________. April 2025. Permit Plan Set for 228 Brazil Street.

Horticultural Associates. 2017. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Report Horticultural Associates. 2017. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Report ––149 4149 4 ththStreet, Sonoma, CA. Street, Sonoma, CA. ______. 2017. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Report ______. 2017. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Report ––Lot 227, Brazil Street, Sonoma, CA.Lot 227, Brazil Street, Sonoma, CA. ______. 2017. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Report ______. 2017. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Report ––Lot 228, Brazil Street, Sonoma, CA.Lot 228, Brazil Street, Sonoma, CA.

Lotus v. Department of TransportationLotus v. Department of Transportation [[20142014 ]]223 Cal.App.4th 645223 Cal.App.4th 645 Moll Design + Consulting. April 2025. Civil Plan Sets for 149 4Moll Design + Consulting. April 2025. Civil Plan Sets for 149 4 ththStreet East, 227 Brazil Street, and 228 Brazil Street.Street East, 227 Brazil Street, and 2 Nassiri v. City of LafayetteNassiri v. City of Lafayette [[20242024 ]]103 Cal.App.5th 910103 Cal.App.5th 910 Office of Planning and Research. 2018. Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA. Available at: Office of Planning and Researc https://lci.ca.gov/docs/20180416https://lci.ca.gov/docs/20180416 --743_Technical_Advisory_4.16.18.pdf743_Technical_Advisory_4.16.18.pdf . Accessed March 23, 2026. . Accessed March 23, 2026.

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PROJECT NARRATIVE
227 Brazil Street | Hillside Residential Project | City of Sonoma, California Project Overview
The 227 Brazil Street Hillside Residential Project proposes the construction of a new single-family residence on a parcel totaling approximately 2.0 acres, located in the northeastern portion of the City of Sonoma on the slopes of Schoeken Hill. The site sits at the upper terminus of Brazil Street and 4th Street East and carries a General Plan designation of Hillside Residential. The property is zoned Residential Hillside (R-HS) with a Historic Overlay.

All proposed buildings are designed as low-profile structures featuring terraced levels, setback walls, and decks that follow the natural contours of the hillside. A swimming pool is included as amenities for residents and their guests. Primary vehicular access is provided by an improved driveway at the junction of Fourth Street and Brazil Street.

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Site Design & Grading
The project is sited on the mid portion of the hillside, in an open area of the site that is surrounded by trees, minimizing impacts and disturbance to the natural terrain. The majority of the development area, including the pool and garage structures, are situated on the least sloped portion of the land.

Pad grading totals 4,947 square feet, which falls within the 5,000 square foot limit established by the Settlement Agreement. Driveways, planters, and walkways are excluded from this calculation per the agreed definition.

Site coverage is calculated at 7.89%, within the 15% limit imposed by R-HS zoning. This figure includes shared driveways that cross the parcel to serve adjacent residences; standalone parcel coverage is therefore effectively lower. Structures have been clustered on a clearing area of the site to reduce tree removal and grading alterations on steeper slopes elsewhere on the property.

The main house pad has been reduced from 4,295 SF to 3,995 SF (−300 SF), with walkways and patios reduced to further minimize grading impact. The detached garage has been reduced from 707 SF to 612 SF (−95 SF), and the pool has been reduced from 496 SF to 382 SF (−114 SF).

Visibility Reductions
Street Visibility (Walton Study — 4th & Greve Ln): The 2017 Walton Architecture baseline established 3% total visible surface area from the primary public vantage point looking north.

Reductions to garage and pool areas are screened by existing vegetation that will remain undisturbed. The 3% baseline is unchanged from this primary public vantage point — a structure already at 3% visible from the street is not a visibility concern. [Source: 227 SK1.0] 227 SK1.0 Street Visibility Study
H O L D E R | P A R L E T T E a r c h i t e c t u r e l a n d s c a p e s Date: 4/29/26
227 BRAZIL ST.
4TH ST.

BRAZIL ST.

N
2017 Street Visibility Study 1

VISIBILITY STUDY
- PER VISIBILITY STUDY DONE DURING THE 2017 REVIEW, LOT 227 HAD A VISIBLE SURFACE AREA OF 3%. - Reductions to garage and pool areas are blocked from view by existing vegetation. 3% VISIBLE SURFACE FROM

VALLEY FLOOR
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Architectural Design & Massing Reductions
The residence has been designed as a stepped structure terraced into the hillside, blending with the landscape while avoiding significant alteration to the existing natural character of the site. The stepped building form — where each level meets natural grade independently on the uphill and downhill sides — reflects design language rooted in hillside architecture and is consistent with the requirements of the Settlement Agreement.

Over the course of the project's development, significant reductions in massing, height, and footprint have been made in response to direction from City staff, the Planning Commission, the City Fire Department, and neighboring residents:

South Elevation: 10% reduction in facade area. Total wall area reduced from 4,133 SF (2017) to 3,740 SF (2025),
a reduction of 393 SF driven by removal of pool wall facade area. Existing vegetation covers approximately 30%
of the remaining facade. [Source: 227 SK2.0]
227 SK2.0 South Elev. Comparison
H O L D E R | P A R L E T T E a r c h i t e c t u r e l a n d s c a p e s Date: 4/29/26
227 BRAZIL ST.
4TH ST.

BRAZIL ST.

EXISTING VEGETATION TO REMAIN COVERS MAJORITY OF NORTH & WEST PORTIONS OF STRUCTURE REDUCED POOL WALL AREA EXISTING VEGETATION TO REMAIN COVERS +/- 30 % OF FACADE 2025 FACADE AREA: 3,740 SF. REDUCTION: 393 SF. = 10%
2017 POOL WALL FACADE
Exterior
Elevations
a 3.1
Drawing Title
Drawing Number
7 4 0 n o r t h l a k e b l v d
t a h o e c i t y c a 9 6 1 4 5
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Job Number
683
Issue Date
Subject
Brazil Street
Lot 227
08 January 2018
City Council Submittal
All drawings and written material
appearing herein constitute original and
unpublished work of the architect +
engineer and may not be duplicated,
used or disclosed without written
consent of the architect + engineer
Conditional Use Permit- 04.17.17

PRELIMINARY
Not for Construction
2017 POOL WALL FACADE
2017 FACADE AREA: 4,133 SF.
2025 SOUTH ELEVATION 2
2017 SOUTH ELEVATION 1

SOUTH ELEVATION
10% REDUCTION VISIBILITY
-TOTAL WALL AREA (2017) : 4,133 SF. -TOTAL WALL AREA (2025) : 3,740 SF.

REDUCTIONS:
-REDUCED POOL WALL FACE AREA BY 393 SF.

STEPPED BUILDING DESIGN IS

REFLECTED BECAUSE EACH LEVEL HAS

ITS OWN DIRECT ACCESS TO GRADE &

THE LEVELS ARE NOT STACKED

VERTICALLY WITHIN A SINGLE BUILDING

ENVELOPE
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West Elevation: 8% reduction in facade area. Total wall area reduced from 869 SF (2017) to 799 SF (2025), a reduction of 70 SF through reduced continuous wall area (50 SF) and reduced pool retaining wall area (70 SF).[Source: 227 SK3.0]
227 SK3.0 West Elev. Comparison
H O L D E R | P A R L E T T E a r c h i t e c t u r e l a n d s c a p e s Date: 4/29/26
227 BRAZIL ST.
4TH ST.

BRAZIL ST.

EXISTING VEGETATION TO REMAIN COVERS MAJORITY OF EAST PORTIONS OF STRUCTURE

ADDED PLANTER TO REDUCE CONTINUOS
WALL HEIGHT 50 SF.

REDUCED POOL WALL AREA: 70 SF.
30' FT. LINE

ABOVE FINISH
GRADE
2025 FACADE AREA: 799 SF. REDUCTIONS: 70 SF. = 8%
30' FT. LINE

ABOVE FINISH
2025 WEST ELEVATION GRADE
3/32"=1'-0" 2
Exterior
Elevations
a 3.2
Drawing Title
Drawing Number
7 4 0 n o r t h l a k e b l v d
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PRELIMINARY
Not for Construction
2017 CONTINUOUS WALL
2017 POOL
WALL
2017 FACADE AREA: 869 SF.
2017 WEST ELEVATION
3/32"=1'-0" 1

WEST ELEVATION
8% REDUCTION VISIBILITY
-TOTAL WALL AREA (2017) : 869 SF. -TOTAL WALL AREA (2025) : 799 SF.

REDUCTIONS:
- REDUCED CONTINUOUS WALL BY 50 SF. -REDUCED POOL RETAINING WALL AREA BY 70 SF.

STEPPED BUILDING DESIGN IS

REFLECTED BECAUSE EACH LEVEL HAS

ITS OWN DIRECT ACCESS TO GRADE &

THE LEVELS ARE NOT STACKED

VERTICALLY WITHIN A SINGLE BUILDING

ENVELOPE
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Stepped Design (Not Second Story)
The settlement agreement expressly states that buildings "may be tiered, consistent with the Applications" and "stepped down the hillside." The 227 Brazil residence is built into the slope such that both levels meet natural grade independently — the lower level is accessible directly from downhill grade, the upper level from uphill grade. This is the defining characteristic of hillside stepped architecture, not a second story.

By comparison, in a true two-story structure the overlap would approach 100%. The settlement agreement's own language anticipated and permitted exactly this form.

Per the Holder Parlette overlap diagram (SK4.0): main level footprint 2,464 SF; lower level footprint 2,688 SF; stacked footprint 1,259 SF on a total floor area of 5,152 SF. The stacked / overlap area equals 24% of total floor area — unchanged from 2017, because the design was already correctly configured.
227 - BRAZIL ST. - PAD CHANGES
2018 PROPOSAL 2025 PROPOSAL CHANGES
PAD CALCULATIONS:

MAIN HOUSE : 4,295 SF 3,995 SF -300 SF
GARAGE : 707 SF 612 SF -95 SF
POOL : 496 SF 382 SF -114 SF
227 - BRAZIL ST. - PAD CHANGES
2018 PROPOSAL
2025 PROPOSAL CHANGES
MAIN HOUSE CHANGES:

CONDITIONED AREA CALCULATIONS:

MAIN LEVEL : 2,464 SF 2,464 SF 0 SF
LOWER LEVEL : 2,688 SF 2,688 SF 0 SF
TOTAL : 5,152 SF 5,152 SF 0 SF
GARAGE CHANGES:

GARAGE : 707 SF 612 SF -95 SF
227 - BRAZIL ST. - FLOOR OVERLAP NO-CHANGES
2018 PROPOSAL
2025 PROPOSAL CHANGES
FLOOR OVERLAP LENGTH (Greatest):

FLOOR AREA OVERLAP : 1,259 SF 1,259 SF 0 SF
FLOOR AREA OVERLAP % : 24 % 24 % 0 %
227 - BRAZIL ST. - BUILDING HEIGHT CHANGES
2018 PROPOSAL 2025 PROPOSAL CHANGES
T.O. EAVE ELEVATION:

MAIN LEVEL MAX. T.0. PLATE HEIGHT :

MAIN LEVEL ELEVATION :

LOWER LEVEL ELEVATION :

GARAGE CHANGES:

GARAGE LEVEL ELEVATION :
227 SK4.0 Stepped Bldg. Overlap no-Changes
H O L D E R | P A R L E T T E a r c h i t e c t u r e l a n d s c a p e s Date: 4/29/26
227 BRAZIL ST.
4TH ST.

BRAZIL ST.

STEEL POST

GLASS PANEL GUARDRAIL
13'-5"
ROOF OVER GREAT RM.
(E) GRADE
1'-5"
30'-0" ABOVE NATURAL GRADE

CRAWLSPACE
HALL

OVERLAP AREA
14'-4"
12'-1"
MAIN LVL. F.F.
671'-3"
T.O. RIDGE
691'-2"
12'-0"
LOWER LVL. F.F.
659'-3"
GREAT RM. T.O.PLATE
683'-6"
13'-0"
659.25'
671.25'
684.25'
692.67'
12'-0"
WINE STO.

BEDRM. 4 MECH.

BUTLERS PANTRY
HALL
MAIN LEVEL T.O. PLATE HEIGHT
13'-0"

SOUTH WALL
HEIGHT

TERRRACE
T.O. PLATE HEIGHT @ SECTION CUT

LENGTH OF OVERLAP
(N) CANOPY
2 
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MAIN LVL.

FOOTPRINT
2,464 SF.

LOWER LVL.

FOOTPRINT
2,688 SF.

STACKED

FOOTPRINT
1,259 SF.

TOTAL STACKED FLOOR AREA: 1,259 SF (24 %)
TOTAL FLOOR AREA : 5,212 SF.

OVERLAP AREA CALCULATIONS
108 SF. DEDUCTED FOR STAIR
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2017 & 2025 LEVEL OVERLAP DIAGRAM. NO CHANGES
1/16"=1'-0" 1
2017 & 2025 SECTION @ KITCHEN & MEDIA ROOM
3/32"=1'-0" 2
STEPPED BUILDING OVERLAP:
24% AREA OVERLAP
*in a true two-story structure, the
overlap would approach 100%

THE FLOOR OVERLAP FIGURES DEMONSTRATE

THAT THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF EACH
STEPPED LEVEL IS INDEPENDENT OF THE OTHER.

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Landscaping & Environmental Preservation
The project will preserve the site's extensive mature oak trees and existing native vegetation. Minimal new planting is proposed to complement the project design and reinforce its natural setting. The placement of structures on a flat area of the site ensures that few, if any, significant trees will be affected. Natural topographic features — including ridgelines, steep slopes, rock outcroppings, drainage courses, and prominent woodland areas — are preserved by maintaining building pads outside of areas that could conflict with these natural elements.

Grading has been maintained to a minimum. The preservation and introduction of plant materials will protect slopes from soil erosion and slippage and minimize the visual effects of construction on the hillside. Because the structure is located off the main street and accessed only via the private access road, existing vegetation will minimize & screen this stepped design residence from view of 4th Street East, Brazil Street and the valley floor.

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Compliance with the Settlement Agreement
The original applications for this project were submitted in 2016 and 2017 and were approved by the City Planning Commission before being appealed to the City Council, which denied them in May 2018.

Following a legal challenge to that denial, the City and Applicants negotiated a Settlement Agreement and Release, executed in March 2021, establishing specific, measurable criteria under which revised applications would be evaluated.

The revised project fully complies with all criteria established by that agreement: pad grading of 4,882 SF is within the 5,000 SF settlement limit; site coverage of 12.40% is within the 15% R-HS zoning cap; and all structures conform to the agreed square footage, height, and setback restrictions. The hearing authority is respectfully requested to conduct its review as a compliance evaluation against these agreed-upon criteria.

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Historic Overlay District Findings
The project site is located within the City's Historic Overlay District. The proposed development will not impair the historic character of adjacent historic resources. Situated on a large lot surrounded by other large lots, the structure's footprint, massing, scale, and materials have been designed to match the character of surrounding structures, maintaining the integrity of the district and substantially complying with the applicable guidelines set forth in Chapter 19.42 SMC (Historic Preservation and Infill in the Historic Zone).

No original historic materials are present on the site requiring preservation. The greatest effort is being made to preserve all natural elements of the property. The proposed structure maintains the scale, use, and landscape character of the existing site and surrounding properties, consistent with the designated local historic district standards adopted by the City of Sonoma.

Public Health, Safety & Welfare
The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, nor will it be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The project will improve rainwater management on the site adhering to BASMAA standards via bio-retention planters.

A fire department turnout has been added to the outside of the driveway curve below the residence, allowing fire apparatus to stage while vehicles simultaneously egress — a direct response to fire marshal feedback. The driveway has been widened, access road conditions for fire equipment have been upgraded to the benefit of surrounding properties. The proposed use is consistent with and permitted within the Residential Hillside (R-HS) zoning district.

The project team — including civil engineer Chad Moll of Moll Design + Consulting and Architect Holder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes — has incorporated direction from City staff, the Planning Commission, the City Fire Department, and neighboring residents across every iteration of the design over more than ten years of engagement. The revised application represents a substantial reduction in grading, massing, height, tree removal, and post-construction visibility compared to the original 2017 proposals, documented across every measurable category.Done — Main Residence now appears before Accessory Structure in the Architectural Design & Massing Reductions section. All three tables remain in their correct positions throughout the narrative. Let me know if you'd like any further changes.

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227 SK5.0 Materials Board
H O L D E R | P A R L E T T E a r c h i t e c t u r e l a n d s c a p e s Date: 5/8/26
227 BRAZIL ST.
4TH ST.

BRAZIL ST.

N
2025 SOUTH ELEVATION 2

FASCIA & TRIM

ALUMINUM CLAD

WOOD, DARK BRONZE

CONCRETE PAVERS, PLANTERS, PATIOS &
STEPS
NATURAL; LIGHT

BRUSH FINISH

DOORS, WDWS & ROOF MATERIAL

PAINTED WOOD GUARDRAILS

BENJAMIN MOORE
BLACK
WALL SIDING:

NATURAL STAINED
SIDING

SINGLE-PLY, IB ROOFING, DARK GRAY
WALL COLOR #1

STUCCO PAINTED, BENJAMIN MOORE, OFF-WHITE

STONE VENEER

NATURAL

LIGHT GREY

ROOF MATERIAL

STANDING SEAM

METAL ROOFING

DARK GRAY
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OWNER
N. WILLIAM JASPER
80 2ND STREET EAST
SONOMA, CA. 95476
E: [email protected]
T: 707.939.7110

PROJECT CONTACTS
2 2 7 B R A ZIL S T. R E SID E N C E

LOCATION MAP
ADDRESS: 227 BRAZIL ST, SONOMA, CA 95476
ASSESOR'S PARCEL # 018 051 016
ZONING TYPE: R- HS
BLDG TYPE: V-B
OCCUPANCY GROUP R-3 & U
FEMA FLOOD ZONE DATA: N/A
TOTAL LOT AREA: 2.0 ACRES
87,267 SF

FLOOR AREA RATIO
PROPOSED:

MAIN HOUSE

MAIN LEVEL SF
LOWER LEVEL 2,648 SF
TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 5,824 SF
BLDG LIMITATION: REQUIRED: PROPOSED:

SETBACKS SEE SITE PLAN SEE SITE PLAN

MAXIMUM PROPOSED
MAX BUILDING HEIGHT: 30 FT 28'-9"
PARKING SPACES (9'X19'): EXISTING: PROPOSED:

GARAGE 0 2
ON-SITE 0 0
MAIN HOUSE TOTAL:

GARAGE:
5,212 SF
2,564
612 SF
FLOOR AREA RATIO: 6.7 %

PLANNING & ZONING DATA
A0.0 COVER SHEET

CIVIL SHEETS
1 OVERALL SITE PLAN
2 PRELIMINARY DRIVEWAY PLAN
3 PRELIMINARY GRADING PLAN
4 PAD LIMITS EXHIBIT

ARCHITECTURAL SHEETS
A1.0 SITE PLAN & FLOOR OVERLAP DIAGRAM
A1.1 ENLARGED SITE PLAN
A2.0 MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLANS
A2.1 LOWER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
A2.2 ROOF PLAN
A2.3 GARAGE FLOOR PLAN, ROOF PLAN AND ELEVATIONS
A3.0 ELEVATIONS & BUILDING SECTION
A3.1 ELEVATIONS

SHEET INDEX

ASSESSOR'S MAP
1300 OAK KNOLL AVE

EXISTING BARN EXISTING HOME EXISTING POND

EXISTING DRIVE

PROJECT SITE

CITY OF
SONOMA
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HIGHWAY12 S

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DESIGN REVIEW

PROJECT SITE

ARCHITECT & LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
HOLDER | PARLETTE
1010 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD. #204
KENTFIELD, CA 94904
CONTACT: KENNETH HOLDER
E: [email protected]
T: 415.269.5236

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

PJC ASSOCIATES
600 MARTIN AVE. SUITE 210
ROHNERT PARK, CA. 94928
T: (707) 584-4804

BUILDER

TO BE DETERIMINED

PER SONOMA COUNTY GIS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

1. FIRE SPRINKLERS — REQUIRED, UNDER A SEPARATE PERMIT - CURENT BLDG CODE REQUIRES THE RESIDENCE BE FULLY SPRINKLERED, WHICH WILL BE SUBMITTED UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT, AS REQUIRED BY COUNTY FIRE DEPT. - SYSTEM WATER SOURCE: CITY WATER SYSTEM - SEE 5/CIVIL DWGS. FOR FIRE HYDRANT LOCATION.

2. VEGETATION MANAGEMENT & DEFENSIBLE SPACE:

THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN A VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE IN THE LRA - LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY ARE4A - COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE OF CA FIRE SAFE STANDARDS AND PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE 4291.

3. ADDITIONAL DEFERRED APPROVALS:

ELECTRICAL LOAD CALC'S DUE AT 1ST INSPECTION

4. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:

REQUIRED PRIOR TO USE AND OCCUPANCY. ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IS LISTED ON TITLE SHEET.

5. GRADING PERMIT:

CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE CALCULATIONS QUANTITIES OF EXCAVATION, MATERIAL OFF HAUL, MATERIAL IMPORT AND TOTAL FILL FOR FOUNDATIONS AND DRIVEWAY. IF THE EXCAVATION, OFF-HAUL OR IMPORT IS EQUAL OR GREATER THAN 25 CY, A SEAPARATE GRADING PERMIT IS REQUIRED. IF EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 100 CY, PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL IS REQUIRED.

6. TITLE 24 —ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

THE CONTRACTOR MUST HAVE PROVIDE THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE CF-6R TO THE OWNER AND BLDG OFFICIAL PRIOR TO REQUEST FOR FINAL INSPECTION. IF NOT ALREADY PROVIDED AS PART OF A PERFORMANCE TYPE ANALYSIS, THE CF-4R MUST ALSO BE PROVIDED.

7. EROSION CONTROL MEASURES:

BEFORE A REQUEST FO R FINAL INSPECTION, ANY AREA WHERE SOIL IS DISTURBED MUST BE TOTALLY REVEGETATED WITH A GROUND COVER ACCEPTABLE TO THE RVFD AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; OR A PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL SYSTEM SUCH AS AN EROSION CONTROL BLANKET AND MULCH COVERED WITH A TACKIFIER. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT AND TEMPORARY PLANTINGS MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO COMPLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO MCSTOPP.ORG

8. FOR REQUIRED STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS SEE S1.0 STRUCTURAL NOTES GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS;
APPLICABLE CODE NOTICE:

ALL CONSTRUCTION, REGARDLESS OF DETAILS ON PLANS, SHALL CO M PLY WITH THE FOLLOWING:
— 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC) — 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CFC) — 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC), 1 & 2-FA MILY DWELLINGS ONLY — 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC) — 2019 CALIFORNIA PLU M BING CODE (CPC), — 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (C M C), — 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS — 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE — 2019 CALGREEN NAPA COUNTY — CITY OF SONO M A CODES & ORDINANCES

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AND INVOLVES THE BUILDING OF A NEW TIERED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (5 BEDROOMS, 4-1/2 BATHS), & A DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE

THE SITING OF THE MAIN RESIDENCE ATTEMPTS TO PRESERVE MOST EXISTING

VEGETATION AND MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF CUT AND FILL TO THE GRADE BY UTILIZING THE BEST SUITED AREA OF THE LOT.

THE DEVELOPMENT WILL BE LOCATED DISTANT FROM THE MAIN ROAD [4TH STREET & BRAZIL ST.] AT THE END OF A LONG PRIVATE DRIVEWAY. THERE IS

ONE POINT OF ENTRY/EXIT FOR THE DRIVEWAY PROVIDING A SECLUDED ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.

THE MAIN DWELLING IS CENTERED ON THE LOT AND SURROUNDED BY EXISTING TREES ON THE SOUTH, EAST AND WEST SIDES. THE POOL WILL BE

LOCATED AT GRADE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE LOWER LEVEL TO MAXIMIZE A

CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH DEGREE OF PRIVACY AND NOISE CONTAINMENT FROM THE NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES.

THE EXTERIOR COLORS AND MATERIALS PALETTE REFLECT A NATURAL, NEUTRAL COMBINATION TO BLEND INTO THE LANDSCAPE.

ALL UTILITIES SERVING THE PROJECT WILL BE UNDERGROUND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROPERTY.

ALL STRUCTURES SHALL HAVE FIRE SPRINKLERS INSTALLED UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT

SURVEYOR & CIVIL ENGINEER

MDC MOLL DESIGN & CONSULTING
PO BOX 9545
SANTA ROSA, CA. 95405
T: (707) 481-9472
E: [email protected]

RELOCATION OF GARAGE & WALKWAY TO COMPLY WITH SITE WALL HEIGHT LIMITATIONS. 1
-REDUCED OUTDOOR LOUNGE CANOPY BY 2'-0".
-ADDED PLANTERS TO WEST SIDE OF MAIN STRUCTURE

EARTHWORK CALCULATIONS
CUT CY
FILL 190 CY
NET 160 CY
620
(EXPORT)

SEE CIVIL SHEETS

FOR DETAILED

CALCULATIONS
2 -ADJUST ERROR IN GARAGE ROOF DRAWING. ROOF PROJECTION TO RESPECT 3 3'-0" SETBACK REQUIREMENT
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S 44° 00' 00 E
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S 6° 53' 28" W
N 82° 54' 16" 100.00'
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RELOCATE GARAGE
& WALKWAY
227 BRAZIL ST. APN# 018-051-016
174'-0"
147'-9"

FIRE TRUCK

TURN AROUND

PROPOSED

STRUCTURES ON LOT
228
660'
650'

ACCESS FROM

MAIN ROAD
54'-5"
72'-6"
6'-6"
6'-1"
187'-7"
101'-11"
6'-0"
7'-4"

DRIVEWAY

PROPOSED

ACCESS & UTILITY

EASEMENT
FIRE

DEPARTMENT

TURNAROUT

PROPOSED

ACCESS & UTILITY

EASEMENT
FIRE

DEPARTMENT

TURNAROUT

PROPOSED SLOPE

EASEMENT

FIRE TRUCK

TURN AROUND

FIRE HYDRANT, CONNECT TO
POOL. SEE SHEET
5 / CIVIL DWGS.
4 FIRE HYDRANT, CONNECT TO
POOL. SEE SHEET
5 / CIVIL DWGS.

DATE: ISSUE:

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10.15.23 REV.1

USE PERMIT

12.18.24 REV.2

DESIGN REVIEW

04.01.25 DRIVEWAY
LAYOUT REV.
3 08.01.25 REV.3

DESIGN REVIEW
4 09.03.25 REV.4

DESIGN REVIEW

SITE PLAN
1:300
1 PROJECT
NORTH

SEE ENLARGED SITE PLAN ON
A1.1 FOR ADDITONAL

INFORMATION, INCLUDING

DIMENSIONS TO PROPERTY

LINES, FOOTPRINT & PATIO

DIMENSIONS, & TREE

INFORMATION
3 A3.0

PROJECT
NORTH
MAIN LVL. FOOTPRINT
2,464 SF.

LOWER LVL. FOOTPRINT
2,688 SF.

STACKED

FOOTPRINT
1,259 SF.

TOTAL STACKED FLOOR AREA: 1,259 SF (24 %)
TOTAL FLOOR AREA : 5,212 SF.

OVERLAP AREA CALCULATIONS
108 SF. DEDUCTED

FOR STAIR

FLOOR AREA OVERLAP DIAGRAM
N.T.S.
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