CC Resolution No. 14-182 approving an architectural and site approval permit for final refinements to the previously approved condominium at 19640 Vallco Parkway RESOLUTION NO. 14-182
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING AN ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL PERMIT FOR FINAL REFINEMENTS
TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 120-UNIT LIVE/WORK RENTAL HOUSING COMPLEX WITH
AN ATTACHED 10,081 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL,CONDOMINIUM UNIT,LOCATED AT 19640
VALLCO PARKWAY
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: ASA-2013-09
Applicant: DNA Design and Architecture
Property Owner: Main Street Cupertino Aggregator, LLC
Location: 19640 Vallco Parkway (Main Street Cupertino, APN 316-20-085)
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL PERMIT: .
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino received an application for an Architectural
and Site Approval Permit for final refinements to the previously approved 120-unit live/work rental
housing complex with an attached 10,081 square foot retail condominium unit as described in Section I.
of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, a Second Addendum to the 2009, Final Environmental Impact Report was prepared
and adequately serves to address the environmental review of the proposed application in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the City Council has held at least one public hearing in regard to
the application; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds as follows with regard to this application:
1. The proposal, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to property or
improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general
welfare, or convenience;
Given that the project is consistent with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Heart of the City Specific Plan,
South Vallco Master Plan, and the Main Street Cupertino project development approvals, the project will not
be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental.to the
public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience. In addition, there will be disclosures in the Main Street
Cupertino project's covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that Main Street will be a vibrant and
active commercial area, and certain uses will generate noise audible from neighboring properties.
2. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 19.168, Architectural and Site
Review, of the Cupertino Municipal Code, the General Plan, any specific plan, zoning
ordinances, applicable planned development permit, conditional use permits, variances,
subdivision maps or other entitlements to use which regulate the subject property including,
but not limited to, adherence to the following specific criteria:
a) Abrupt changes in building scale have been avoided. A gradual transition related to height and
bulk has been achieved between new and existing buildings.
The proposed project is compatible in mass, scale, and bulk as other buildings in the Main Street Cupertino
project, and other mixed-use residential buildings located along major mixed-use corridors in the City.
b) Design harmony between new and existing buildings have been preserved and the materials,
textures and colors of new buildings harmonize with adjacent development with design and
color schemes, and with the future character of the neighborhood and purposes of the zone in
which it is situated. The location, height and materials of walls, fencing, hedges and screen
planting harmonize with adjacent development. Unsightly storage areas, utility installations and
unsightly elements of parking lots have been concealed. Ground cover or various types of
pavements have been used to prevent dust and erosion, and the unnecessary destruction of
existing healthy trees have been avoided. Lighting for development is adequate to meet safety
requirements as specified by the engineering and building departments, and shielding to
adjoining property owners.
The project's contemporary architectural theme, earth tone colors, and associated landscaping are
harmonious with the varied style of the planned buildings in the Main Street Cupertino project, the.
adjacent Nineteen 800 (Rose Bowl) mixed-use project, and other mixed-use buildings in the Heart of the
City. The rich palette of materials/textures is compatible with other buildings in the area, and is consistent
with the Heart of the City Specific Plan design guidelines. All above ground utility installations are
required to be screened from public view through a combination of landscaping and screen walls. Main
Street Cupertino's lighting adequately serves to illuminate pedestrian paths and vehicular routes near the
building, and will not glare to other properties.
c) The number, location, color, size, height, lighting and landscaping of outdoor advertising signs
and structures have been designed to minimize traffic hazard, positively affect the general
appearance of the neighborhood and harmonize with adjacent development.
Signage is required as part of the Main Street Cupertino project conditions of approval to be separately
reviewed and approved as part of a Master Sign Program.
d)' This new development has been designed to protect residents from noise, traffic, light and
visually intrusive effects by use of buffering, setbacks, landscaping, walls and other appropriate
design measures.
The land uses, building heights, and building setbacks have been previously approved by the City Council.
The proposed landscaping features and vegetation's will provide adequate screening and buffering from the
streets and adjacent uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That after careful consideration of the maps, facts,
exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this matter, subject to the conditions which are
enumerated in this Resolution beginning on PAGE 2 thereof:
The application for an Architectural and Site Approval Permit, Application no. ASA-2013-09 is hereby
approved and that the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution
are based and contained in the Public Hearing record concerning Application no. ASA-2013-09 as set forth
in the Minutes of City Council Meeting of July 15, 2014, and are incorporated by reference as though fully
set forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY TIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the plan set received July 9, 2014 dated June 20, 2014 consisting of 33 sheets
labeled A0.0, A0.1, A0.1S, A0.2, A1.0, A1.1, A1.2, ..A,1.3, A1.4, A1.5, A-1.6, A1.7, A2.0, A2.1, A2.2, A2.3,
A3.0, A3.1, A4.0, A4.1, A4.2, A5.0, A5.1, L-1.0a, 1.4.0b, L-1.0c, L-1.1, L-1.2, L-1.3, L-2.1, L-3.1, L-4.11
and L-5.1 entitled, "ASA Submittal, Main Street Cupertino Loft Residences, Stevens Creek Boulevard
@ Finch, Cupertino, CA," drawn by DNA Design and Architecture and.The Guzzardo Partnership;
except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. ACCURACY OF PROTECT PLANS
The applicant/property owner is responsible to verify all pertinent property data including but not
limited to property boundary locations, building; setbacks, property size, building square footage,
any relevant easements and/or construction records. Any misrepresentation of any property data
may invalidate this approval and may require additional review.
3. PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The following previous Main Street Cupertino development/use permit, tentative map, and
architectural and site approval permit conditions of approval for the project site shall remain in
effect:
M-2012-03 (Resolution 12-098) and ASA-2012-10 (Resolution 12-099)
• All conditions, with the clarification for M-2012-03 (Resolution 12-098), Condition no. 2
(regarding past conditions of approval that apply), that Resolution 12-098, Resolution 12-099, and
Resolution 12-100 superseded M-2011-09 (Resolution 12-054), ASA-2011-24 (Resolution 12-055),
and TM-2011-04 (Resolution 12-056).
TM-2012-04 (Resolution 12-100)
• All conditions, with the clarification for Condition no. 1e that the retail condominium parcel is
10,081 square feet,not 9,146 square feet.
ASA-2012-15 (Resolution 14-122)
• Condition nos. 5 (construction plan set revisions), 6 (final trash enclosure design), 7 (onsite
utilities), 9 (railings, stairs, and retaining walls), 10 (demising walls), 19 (signage), 21 (screening),
22 (utility structures), and 23 (exterior building materials).
4. DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Architectural and site approval is granted to allow final architectural and site enhancements to the
previously approved 120-unit live/work rental housing complex with an attached 10,081 square foot
retail condominium unit.This approval clarifies t]nat the final retail square footage is 10,081,not 9,146
as originally specified in Resolution 12-098.
Allowed uses in the retail spaces include those permitted by the City's General Commercial (CG)
Ordinance, currently Chapter 19.60.of the Municij'Dal Code. A separate conditional use permit shall be
required for those commercial uses requiring use permit approval as specified in the CG Ordinance.
Development intensity shall be regulated by use permit review.
Permitted uses in the live-work workspaces shall be consistent with the City's Home Occupation
Ordinance, currently Chapter 19.120 of the Municipal Code.
5. DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION
The applicant shall receive an allocation of 935 square feet from the Vallco Park South retail
commercial allocation area given the square footage increase from the original approval 'under
Resolution 12-098.
6. FINAL BUILDING DESIGN
The final building design and exterior treatment plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits. The Director of
Community Development may approve additional designs or make minor variations as deemed
appropriate. The final building exterior plan shall closely resemble the details shown on the original
approved plans. Any exterior changes determined to be substantial by the Director of Community
Development shall require a modification approval.
7. ARCHITECTURAL REVISIONS
Per City Council direction, the applicant shall work with staff to incorporate the additional
architecturaf enhancements as outlined in the City's Architectural Consultant Visual Illustration
dated July 9, 2014 into the project design.
The final revised plans shall be provided to the City Council as an item of interest.
8. OPEN SPACE ENHANCEMENTS—VALLCO PARKWAY FRONTAGE
The applicant shall work with staff to provide additional enhancements to the pedestrian amenities
within the proposed open space area along the Vallco Parkway frontage to include but not limited to
features such as water fountains, passive play features, decorative planters, and sitting/canopy
features.
9. INSET WINDOWS
The plans shall demonstrate compliance with the Heart of the City Specific Plan by having all
window glass inset a minimum of 3 inches from the window frame or from the exterior wall surface.
10. STOREFRONT WINDOW OBSTRUCTIONS
The storefront windows for the retail spaces and workspaces are to be kept open and free of any
obstructions to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. No more than 25% of
each storefront window bay may be obstructed with signage or other interior items such as shelves,
permanent walls, opaque painting/material of windows, spandrel glazing, window film, and other
storefront obstructions.
Prior to applying for building permits, conceptual tenant improvement plans shall be submitted for
review by the Director of Community Development to confirm compliance with this condition.
11. PARKING RATIO
Per Resolution 12-098, the project auto.parking ratio for the loft apartments shall be 1.8 stalls per unit
for a minimum of 216 stalls to be maintained for residential use only. At least one covered parking
stall shall be provided per unit.
12. BICYCLE PARKING
The applicant shall maintain a minimum of 40%or 48 Class I bicycle parking stalls for residential use
only based on the unit count.
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Prior to issuance of building pew the applicant shall work with staff to provide additional Class
II bicycle parking stalls in addition to the 6 proposed for the retail customers.
13. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS
The project shall comply with City Ordinance No. 14-2117 regarding electric vehicle charging
systems in the underground parking garage.
14. GREEN BUILDING
Per Resolution 12-098, the applicant shall obtain LEED Silver certification, Green Point Rating
certification at a minimum of 50 points, or an alternative reference standard in accordance with the
City's Green Building Ordinance (Chapter 16.58 of the Cupertino Municipal Code) for the live-work
rental loft housing. Third party LEED certification or alternative reference standard is required per
the ordinance criteria.
The applicant shall also design Shops 9 to LEED certification standards, but will not be required to
certify these buildings as LEED certified. Any pools on the project site shall require solar heating.
15. LIVE-WORK RENTAL LOFT APARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Per Resolution 12-098, prior to issuance of building pew a covenant, approved by the City
Attorney, shall be required to ensure that the live-work rental loft apartment complex shall not be
converted to condominium units in the future, and shall adhere to the loft-style studio and one-
bedroom units per the approved site and floor plans. The covenant shall contain a provision that it
may not be modified without the express written,approval of the City.
16. RETAIL CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP REQUI)iZEMENTS
Per Resolution 12-098, the developer shall construct no more than one retail condominium adjacent
to the live-work rental market-rate loft apartments. This retail condominium unit shall be owned by
the same ownership as the rest of the retail on Parcel 1 (Main Street Cupertino project), and shall not
be sold separately.
17. HOUSING MITIGATION FEES
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide the required housing mitigation
fees for the difference in retail square footage for Shops 9 [9,146 square feet originally approved
under Resolution 12-098 to 10,081 square feet currently approved — at a total of $5,610 ($6.00 per
square foot under the FY 14-15 rate) or as amended by the applicable fee schedule at the time of the
building permit issuance] and the cumulative residential gross square footage [120,676 square feet
approved—at a total of$362,028 ($3.00 per squarE!foot under the FY 14-15 rate) or as amended by the
applicable fee schedule at the time of the building permit issuance].
18. ODOR ABATEMENT SYSTEM
Per City Council Resolution 12-098, any restaurants within the retail spaces are required to install
odor abatement systems in the air handling systems to reduce the odor impact from the restaurants
to the adjacent community. Detailed plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Department.
19. WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES OR WOODSTOVES PROHIBITED
Per City Council Resolution 12-098 and Mavn Street Cupertino's Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program(MMRP), mitigation measure MM AIR-2.12 prohibits wood burning fireplaces or
woodstoves.
20. PROTECT-LEVEL ACOUSTICAL ANALYSIS
Per City Council Resolution 12-098 and Main Street Cupertino"s Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP), mitigation measure MM NOI- 3.1 requires a project-level acoustical
analysis when stationary noise sources are located to residential uses. Exterior noise levels at
residential land uses shall be maintained in accordance with the standards in the City's Noise
Control Ordinance (Chapter 10.48). The acoustical analyses shall be provided to the City prior to the
issuance of building pew (to specify design criteria and mitigation, if any) and prior to final
occupancy (to verify construction is within noise limits) of core and shell and subsequent tenant
improvement permits, as determined necessary by the Director of Community Development.
21. ONSITE CLEANING ACTIVITIES
Per City Council Resolution 12-098 and Main Street Cupertino's Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP), mitigation measure MM NOI- 3.2 requires that cleaning activities be
limited to daytime hours only (SAM to 8 PM weekdays and 9 AM to 6 PM on weekends), consistent
with the requirements of the City's Noise Control Ordinance(Chapter 10.48).
22. TRASH COMPACTORS AND DUMPSTERS
Per City Council Resolution 12-098 and Main Street Cupertino's Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP), mitigation measure MM NOI- 3.3 requires that trash compactors and
dumpsters shall be located away from adjacent residential receivers or shielded with noise barriers
or other enclosures.
23. TRASH AND DELIVERY ACTIVITIES
A detailed refuse and truck delivery plan shall be prepared by the applicant. The plan shall include,
but not be limited to the following:
a. Location and design of trash facilities (i.e. trash enclosures and receptacles). Trash enclosures
shall provide ample space to include trash, recycling, food waste, and waste receptacles along
with a tallow bin.
b. Quantity of trash receptacles.
c. Primary and alternative truck routes.
d. Signage for parking stalls displaced during pick-up and delivery hours.
e. Trash pick-up schedule.
All trash facilities must be screened and enclosed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.
The final plan shall be submitted to the City and the City's refuse service for review and approval
prior to issuance of building permits.
24. COMMERCIAL DELIVERY HOURS
Per City Council Resolution 12-098 and Main Street Cupertino's Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP), mitigation measure MM NOI- 3.4 prohibits commercial deliveries
during nighttime and early morning hours as specified by the City's Community Noise Control
Ordinance.
25. SITE LIGHTING
All new lighting must conform to the standards in the City's Parking Ordinance, and the final
lighting plan (including a detailed photometric plan) shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director prior to building permit issuance. Prior to final occupancy, a
licensed lighting consultant shall confirm that the lighting is in compliance with the City's standards.
26. TRANSFORMERS
Electrical transformers, telephone cabinets and similar equipment shall be placed in underground
vaults to the maximum extent possible. The developer must receive written approval from both the
Public Works Department and the Community Development Department prior to installation of any
above ground equipment. Should above ground equipment be permitted by the City, equipment
and enclosures shall be screened with fencing and landscaping such that said equipment is not
visible from public street areas, as determined by the Community Development Department.
Transformers shall not be located in the front or side building setback area.
27. LANDSCAPE PROTECT SUBMITTAL
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a full landscape project submittal per
section 14.15.040 of the Landscaping Ordinance ii= the total planting area is greater than.2,500 square
feet. The Water-Efficient Design Checklist (Appendix A of Chapter 14.15), Landscape and Irrigation
Design Plans, and Water Budget Calculations shall be reviewed and approved to the satisfaction of
the Director of Community Development rip or to issuance of building permits.
28. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION REPORT
If the planting area is over 2,500 square feet, a hLndscape installation audit shall be conducted by a
certified landscape professional after the landscaping and irrigation system have been installed and
prior to final occupancy. The findings of the assessment shall be consolidated into a landscape
installation report.
The landscape installation report shall include, but is not limited to: inspection to confirm that the
landscaping and irrigation system are installed as specified in the landscape and irrigation design
plan, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity, reporting overspray or run-off that
causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigZLtion schedule.
The landscape installation report shall include the following statement: "The landscape and
irrigation system have been installed as specified in the landscape and irrigation design plan and
complies with the criteria of the ordinance and this permit."
29. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE
If the planting area is over 2,500 square feet, a maintenance schedule shall be established and
submitted to the Director of Community Development or his/her designee, either with the landscape
application package, with the landscape installation.report prior to issuance of final occupancy,, or
any time before the landscape installation report is submitted prior to issuance of building per rmits.
a) Schedules should take into account water requirements for the plant establishment period and
water requirements for established landscapes.
b) Maintenance shall include, but riot be limited to the following: routine inspection; pressure
testing, adjustment and repair of the irrigation system; aerating and de-thatching turf areas;
replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; replanting of failed plants; weeding; pest control; and
removing obstructions to emission devices.
c) Failed plants shall be replaced with the same or functionally equivalent plants that may be size-
adjusted as appropriate for the stage of growth of the overall installation. Failing plants shall
either be replaced or be revived through appropriate adjustments in water,nutrients, pest control
or other factors as recommended by a landscaping professional.
30. INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its City
Council, its officers, employees and agents (the "indemnified parties") from and against any claim,
action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the applicant to
attack, set aside, or void this ordinance or any permit or approval authorized hereby for the project,
including (without limitation) reimbursing the City its actual attorneys' fees and costs incurred in .
defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with
attorneys of its choice.
31. NOTICE OF FEES,DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code Section
66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and
a description of the 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(a), has begun. If you fail to file a
protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of Section 66020, you will
be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE CUPERTINO SANITARY DISTRICT
1. ADDITIONAL SEWER FEES
The originally approved Loft Plan had 9,146 SF of retail as compared to current plan of 10,081 SF.
This increase will also result in additional sewer fees (currently based as retail use,no restaurant or
higher sewerage use).
2. SEWER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDOMINIUMS
If retail condominiums are proposed, there will be different sewer service requirements as compared
to one retail development under one ownership. More detailed sewer service plans will need to be
reviewed before the District can provide full comments.
SECTION V: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. REVIEW LIMITED TO ACCEPTABILITY OF SITE ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY
Review of this development proposal is limited to acceptability of site access and water supply as
they pertain to fire department operations, and shall not be construed as a substitute for formal plan
review to determine compliance with adopted model codes. Prior to performing any work, the
applicant shall make application to, and receive from, the Building Department all applicable
construction permits.
2. FIRE SPRINKLERS REQUIRED
Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings and structures shall be
provided in the locations described in this Section or in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18, whichever
is more restrictive. For the purposes of this section, fire walls used to separate building areas shall be
constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and shall be without openings or
penetrations. In other than residential buildings that require the installation of fire sprinklers for all
new buildings according to the California Residential Code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all new buildings and structures. NOTE: The owner(s), occupant(s), and any
contractor(s) or subcontractor(s) are responsible for consulting with the water purveyor of record in
order to determine if any modification or upgrade of the existing water service is required. NOTE:
Covered porches, patios, balconies, and attic spaces may require sprinkler coverage. A State of
California licensed (C-16) Fire Protection Contractor shall submit plans, calculations, a completed
permit application and appropriate fees to this department for review and approval prior to
beginning their work. See CFC Sec. 903.4 regarding monitoring requirements, CFC Sec 904.2.1 for
hood/duct extinguishing system requirements, aj1d CRC Sec. 903.2 as adopted and amended by the
Cupertino Municipal Code.
3. WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Potable water supplies shall be protected fronrn contamination caused by fire protection water
supplies. It is the responsibility of the applicant and any contractors and subcontractors to contact the
water purveyor supplying the site of such project, and to comply with the requirements of that
purveyor. Such requirements shall be incorporate-d into the design of any water-based fire protection
system, and/or fire suppression water supply systems or storage containers that may be physically
connected in any manner to an appliance capable of causing contamination of the potable water
supply of the purveyor of record. Final approval of the system(s) under consideration will not be
granted by this office until compliance with the requirements of the water purveyor of record are
documented by that purveyor as having been rnet by the applicant(s). 2010 CFC Sec. 903.3.5 and
Health and Safety Code 13114.7.
4. STANDPIPES
905.1 General. Standpipe systems shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance
with this section. Fire hose threads used in connection with standpipe systems shall be approved and
shall be compatible with Fire Department hose threads. The location of Fire Department hose
connections shall be approved. In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage, fire protection
shall be in accordance with Chapter 32. 905.2 Installation Standard. Standpipe systems shall be
installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14 as amended in Chapter 47. Locations of hose
connection points must be approved by this office. NOTE: Standpipes shall be manual wet.
5. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REQUIRED
An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72
shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through
907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in. accordance with Section 907.5, unless other
requirements are provided by another section of this code. The system shall be an automatic fire
alarm system(See CFC 907.2.9.1, Exception #2). CFC Sec. 907.2.9.
6. REQUIRED FIRE DEPT ACCESS
Residential developments (R-1 and R-2 occupancies) multifamily residential projects having more
than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire
apparatus access roads placed a distance apart Equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight
line between accesses (from centerline to centerline). Connection to other roads: Where a secondary
access roadway connects to a public or private street there shall be either: no curb, a rolled curb, or a
driveway cut as approved by the fire code official. Easements: Only lands owned or in control of the
property owner, held in common with adjacent properties or publicly owned may be used for
secondary access. Secondary access roadways shall not be located in easements through private
property unless specifically approved by the fire code official. When easements are required for
secondary access roadways, they shall be recorded as Emergency Vehicle Ingress Egress Easements
(E.V.I.E.E.) granted to the Fire Department. AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS: Where
required: Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest
level of Fire Department vehicle access shall be (Provided with approved fire apparatus access roads
capable of accommodating Fire Department aerial apparatus. Overhead utility and power lines shall
not be located within the aerial fire apparatus access roadway. Width: Fire apparatus access roads
shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet in the immediate vicinity of any building or
portion of building more than 30 feet in height. Proximity to building: At least one of the required
access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of
30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building, as
approved by the Fire Code official. Turn radius (circulating): The minimum outside turning radius
is 42 feet for required access roadways. Greater radius up to 60 feet may be required where the Fire
Department determines that ladder truck access is required. Circulating refers to travel along a
roadway without dead ends. CFC Sec.503.
7. FIRE HYDRANTS REQUIRED
Location, number, and distribution of hydrants shall be as required by CFC Sec. 507 and Appendices
B and C. Locations shown on page A1.0 of the plans must be modified, and at least one hydrant must
be within 10 feet of the FDC/PIV appliances. NOTE: Wharf hydrants not permitted for this
installation.
8. ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION
New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers, or approved
building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road
fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall
be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a
minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Where access is by means of a private road and the building
cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to
identify the structure. CFC Sec. 505.1.
9. RED CURB MARKING
Curb top and side shall be painted red, and the words, "FIRE LANE" in white shall be stenciled on
the top and side of all red curbs at a maximum interval of 50 feet. Letters shall be 3-inches in height
with a minimum 3/4 inch stroke. Signage: Signs shall be of metal construction, measuring 12-inches
wide and 18-inches high, and of a reflective type. Plastic or wooden signs are not acceptable. Signs
shall read: "NO STOPPING — FIRE LANE 22500.1 CVC." Lettering shall not be less than 1-inch in
height and.must be clearly visible from a vehicle. Signs shall be in visible locations and mounted on
galvanized metal poles at a height of 80 inches. Signs shall be maintained unobstructed by foliage,
etc. The distance between signs posted along the fire lane shall not exceed 125 feet. Not less than two
signs shall be posted in each block. If traffic flows in two directions, signs must be posted so as to be
readable from either direction. Roadway surface marking: Outlining or painting the fire lane area in
red with the words, "FIRE LANE" in white, at intervals of not more than 50 feet or as otherwise
directed by the Fire Department. Size of lettering shall not be less than 24-inches in height and 3-inch
stroke. Notification of Local Law Enforcement Agency:Upon declaration by the Fire Department that
a vehicular access is a required "FIRE LANE," the owner of the property shall make notification of
the fire lane to their local law enforcement agency requesting periodic patrol of such lanes.
Enforcement of Fire Lanes: The enforcement of fire lanes is the responsibility of the local law
enforcement agency as specified under California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22500.1.
10. CONSTRUCTION SITE FIRE SAFETY
All construction sites must comply with applicable provisions of the CFC Chapter 33 and County
Fire Standard Detail and Specification SI-7. Provide appropriate notations on subsequent plan
submittals, as appropriate to the project. CFC Chp. 33.
11. KEY BOXES, WHERE REQUIRED
Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where
immediate access is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes, the. fire code official is
authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved- location. The key box shall be of an
approved type listed in accordance with UL 103 ', and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as
required by the fire code official. CFC Sec. 506.
12. LADDER RESCUE
Ground-ladder rescue from second and third floor rooms shall be made possible foi Fire Department
operations. With the climbing angle of 75 degrees maintained, an appropriate walkway width along
either side of the building shall be no less than 7 feet clear. Landscaping shall be not allowed to
interfere with the required access. CFC Sec. 1029.
13. COUNTY FIRE STANDARD DETAIL AND SPECIFICATION A-1
See this detail for further access requirements.
14. CONSTRUCTION PLAN NOTES
To prevent plan review and inspection delays, the above noted Development Review Conditions
shall be addressed as "notes" on all pending and:future plan submittals and any referenced diagrams
to be reproduced onto the future plan submittal.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino, State of
California, this 15th day of July, 2014,by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Wong, Sinks, Chang, Mahoney, Santoro
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Grace Schmidt Gilbert Wong, Mayor
City Clerk City of Cupertino .