ASA-2019-005 Admin Hearing Reso 111ASA-2019-005
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 111
OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING MEETING OF THE CITY
OF CUPERTINO TO ALLOW FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING 13,250 SQUARE FOOT
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT 10100 BUBB ROAD
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: ASA-2019-005
Applicant: Scott Stotler
Location: 10100 Bubb Road (APN 357-20-024)
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino received an application for an Architectural and Site
Approval to consider allowing modifications to the exterior building materials and
landscaping for an existing industrial building, as described in Section I. of this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Administrative Hearing Officer has held at
least one public meeting in regard to the application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970 (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”), together with the State
CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.)
(hereinafter, "CEQA Guidelines"), the City staff has independently studied the proposed
Project and has determined that the Project is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to the categorical exemption in CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and 15332 for
the reasons set forth in the staff report dated January 9, 2020 and incorporated herein;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said
application; and
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WHEREAS, the Administrative Hearing Officer 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;
The applicant proposes a façade modification that utilizes minor exterior changes to modernize
the style. The changes include material changes from concrete wall surfaces to painted stucco,
from brick accents to painted fiber-cement panels, and from a wood-tiled mansard roof to a
painted fiber-cement façade and parapet wall. The building will include a new front patio that
fronts the building and an exterior courtyard entrance along the north-side of the building.
The courtyard is created by reducing the interior building square footage. All the proposed
changes are minor improvements to the existing building and site and will not be detrimental
or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.
2. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 19.168, 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 should be avoided. A gradual transition related
to height and bulk should be achieved between new and existing buildings.
There are no changes in building scale except for a minor reduction in bulk where the
mansard roof is proposed to be removed on the one-story building.
b) In order to preserve design harmony between new and existing buildings and in
order to preserve and enhance property values, the materials, textures and colors
of new building should harmonize with adjacent development by being consistent
or compatible with design and color schemes with the future character of the
neighborhoods and purposes of the zone in which they are situated. The location,
height and materials of walls, fencing, hedges and screen planting should
harmonize with adjacent development. Unsightly storage areas, utility
installations and unsightly elements of parking lots should be concealed. The
planting of ground cover or various types of pavements should be used to prevent
dust and erosion, and the unnecessary destruction of existing healthy trees should
be avoided. Lighting for development should be adequate to meet safety
requirements as specified by the engineering and building departments and
provide shielding to prevent spill-over light to adjoining property owners.
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The planning area was designed to preserve light industrial uses and the proposed materials
contribute to the industrial aesthetic. The façade changes include stucco wall textures, fiber-
cement accent paneling, and metal trellis architectural features painted in shades of gray
and black. The project will include new trees to line the newly proposed sidewalk and shade
the parking lot areas. All utilities are located at the rear of the property, and landscape
hedging is proposed along the eastern property line. Therefore, unsightly elements are not
proposed for the site and will not be visible from the public right-of-way.
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.
No signs are proposed as part of this project.
d) With respect to new projects within existing residential neighborhoods, new
development should be designed to protect residents from noise, traffic, light and
visually intrusive effects by use of buffering, setbacks, landscaping, walls and
other appropriate design measures.
This application is not a new project and is not located near residential neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of the maps, facts, exhibits, testimony, staff’s report and
presentation, and other evidence submitted in this matter, subject to the conditions which
are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on PAGE 4 thereof,
The application for an Architectural and Site Approval, Application no. ASA-2019-005 is
hereby approved and that the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions
specified in this resolution are based and contained in the Public Meeting record
concerning Application no. ASA-2019-005 as set forth in the Minutes of the Administrative
Hearing Meeting of January 9, 2020 and are incorporated by reference as though fully set
forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the plan set drawn by Platform titled “10100-10120 Bubb
Road” consisting of twenty-two (22) sheets labeled A0.0, A0.1, 1 Boundary Survey,
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A1.0, L1.0, L2.0, IR1.1, IR1.2, IR1.3, IR1.4, A1.1, A1.1alt, A1.2, A2.0, A2.1, A2.2,
A3.0, A3.1, A3.2, A3.4, A3.5, and A3.6, except as may be amended by conditions in
this resolution.
2. ACCURACY OF PROJECT 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. ANNOTATION OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The conditions of approval set forth shall be incorporated into and annotated on
the first page of the building plans.
4. INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT
Prior to final occupancy, the property owner shall record an appropriate deed
restriction and covenant running with the land subject to the approval of the City
Attorney, to provide the necessary reciprocal ingress and egress easements to and
from the adjoining properties for purposes of pedestrian and vehicular access and
cross circulation. The easement language shall provide that construction of any
driveways shall be completed to the City’s satisfaction at such time as the city can
require the adjacent property owners to agree to construct driveway(s) and provide
reciprocal ingress/egress easements through a planning permit. The agreement
language including the driveway(s) and easement layout shall be reviewed and
approved by the City prior to recordation with the County Recorder’s Office. The
easement shall contain a provision that it may not be modified or removed without
express written approval from the City.
5. EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS/TREATMENTS
a. The final building exterior plan shall closely resemble the details shown on the
original approved plans.
b. No fencing is approved within the front setback area.
c. All final building exterior treatment plan (including but not limited to details
on exterior color, materials, architectural treatments, doors, windows, lighting
fixtures, and/or embellishments) shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits to
ensure quality and consistency.
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d. Any exterior changes determined to be substantial by the Director of
Community Development shall either require a modification to this permit or
a new permit based on the extent of the change.
6. WINDOW DETAILS
The frontage windows shall be kept open and transparent to the greatest extent
possible. The final storefront design and window display shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of building
permits for tenant improvements. No changes shall be made to the transparency of
the windows without the express approval of the Director of Community
Development.
7. LANDSCAPE PROJECT SUBMITTAL
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a full Landscape
Documentation Package, per sections 14.15.050 A, B, C, and D of the Landscape
Ordinance, for projects with landscape area 500 square feet or more or elect to
submit a Prescriptive Compliance Application per sections 14.15.040 A, B, and C for
projects with landscape area between 500 square feet and 2,500 square feet. The
Landscape Documentation Package or Prescriptive Compliance Application shall be
reviewed and approved to the satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development prior to issuance of building permits, and additional requirements per
sections 14.15.040 D, E, F, and G or 14.15.050 E, F, G, H, and I will be required to be
reviewed and approved prior to final inspections.
8. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION REPORT
The project is subject to all provisions delineated in the Landscape Ordinance (CMC,
Chapter 14.15). A landscape installation audit shall be conducted by a certified
landscape professional after the landscaping and irrigation system have been
installed. 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 irrigation 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 the permit.”
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9. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE
Per the Landscape Ordinance (CMC, Chapter 14.15), 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, or any time before the landscape installation report is submitted.
a) Schedules should take into account water requirements for the plant establishment
period and water requirements for established landscapes.
b) Maintenance shall include, but not 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.
10. SIGNAGE
Signage is not approved with this application. Signage shall conform to the City Sign
Code.
11. LIGHTING
On-site lighting must be in conformance with Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter
19.60 and 19.124 and automatic teller machine lighting, specifically, shall meet
minimum standards required by the State of California Business and Professions
Code.
12. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum
extent feasible subject to the Building Official. The applicant shall provide
evidence that materials were recycled prior to occupancy.
13. GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HOURS AND NOISE LIMITS
The applicant shall indicate compliance with the following grading and
construction hours and noise limit requirements on all demolition, construction
and grading permits, and in the construction management plan(s), unless
otherwise indicated.
a. All grading activities shall be limited to the dry season (April 15 to October 1),
unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Public works.
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b. Construction hours and noise limits shall be compliant with all requirements
of Chapter 10.48 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
c. Grading, street construction, underground utility and demolition hours for
work done more than 750 feet away from residential areas shall be limited to
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to
6 p.m. Grading, street construction, demolition or underground utility work
within 750 feet of residential areas shall not occur on Saturdays, Sundays,
holidays, and during nighttime period as defined in Section 10.48.053(b) of the
Municipal Code.
d. Construction activities shall be limited to Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8
p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction activities are not
allowed on holidays as defined in Chapter 10.48 of the Municipal Code. Night
time construction is allowed if compliant with nighttime standards of Section
10.48 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
e. Rules and regulations pertaining to all construction activities and limitations
identified in this permit, along with the name and telephone number of an
applicant appointed disturbance coordinator, shall be posted in a prominent
location at the entrance to the job site.
f. The applicant shall be responsible for educating all contractors and
subcontractors of said construction restrictions.
14. BAAQMD BASIC CONTROL MEASURES (DUST CONTROL)
Project shall comply with the Bay Area Quality Management District’s Basic
Construction Mitigation Measures to reduce construction fugitive dust impacts as
follows:
a. All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas,
and unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day.
b. All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be
covered.
c. All visible mud or dirt tracked-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed
using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry
power sweeping is prohibited.
d. All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
e. All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as
soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading
unless seeding or soil binders are used.
f. Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in
use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the
California airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California
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Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction
workers at all access points.
g. All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be checked
by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition prior
to operation.
h. A publicly visible sign shall be posted with the telephone number and person
to contact at the City of Cupertino regarding dust complaints. This person shall
respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The BAAQMD phone
number shall also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Applicant shall indicate compliance with BAAQMD’s basic control measures on all
demolition, construction and grading permits and construction management plan(s).
15. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies with
regard to the proposed project for additional conditions and requirements. Any
misrepresentation of any submitted data may invalidate an approval by the
Community Development Department.
16. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the applicant shall indemnify, defend with the
attorneys of the City’s choice, and hold harmless the City, its City Council, and its
officers, employees, and agents (collectively, the “indemnified parties”) from and
against any liability, claim, action, cause of action, suit, damages, judgment, lien, levy,
or proceeding brought by a third party against one or more of the indemnified parties
or one or more of the indemnified parties and the applicant related to this
Resolution/Action Letter, the related entitlements, 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 applicant
shall pay such attorneys’ fees and costs within 30 (thirty) days following receipt of
invoices from City. Such attorneys’ fees and costs shall include amounts paid to the
City’s outside counsel and shall include City Attorney time and overhead costs and
other City staff overhead costs and any costs directly related to the litigation
reasonably incurred by City. The applicant shall likewise indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the indemnified parties from and against any damages, attorneys’ fees, or
costs awards, including attorneys’ fees awarded under Code of Civil Procedure
section 1021.5, assessed or awarded against the indemnified parties.
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17. 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 PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
18. STREET IMPROVEMENTS & DEDICATION
Provide frontage improvements along the project to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works. Street improvement plan design must be completed and approved
prior to issuance of Building Permit. Street improvements may include, but not be
limited to, new monolithic sidewalk, new driveway approach, new storm lateral, curb
and gutter, and necessary AC conform and adjustment to utility boxes. All
improvements must be completed and accepted by the City prior to Building Final
Occupancy or Street Improvement Encroachment Permit acceptance whichever
comes first.
17. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Public Works Director, or his/her designee, shall have the authority to accept all
offers of dedications, easements, quitclaims and other property rights and interests on
behalf of the City.
18. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS
Developer shall provide pedestrian and bicycle related improvements (eg. Walkway
and bicycle racks, etc.) consistent with the Cupertino Bicycle Transportation Plan and
the Pedestrian Transportation Guidelines, and as approved by the Director of Public
Works. All improvements must be completed and accepted by the City prior to
Building Final Occupancy or Street Improvement Encroachment Permit acceptance
whichever comes first.
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19. DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Any
storm water overflows or surface sheeting should be directed away from neighboring
private properties and to the public right of way as much as reasonably possible.
At Building Permit stage, evaluate and address on-site drainage, no storm drain
line(s) under sidewalk through the curb will be allowed. A storm lateral connection
to City’s storm drain system may be required.
20. C.3 REQUIREMENTS
C.3 regulated improvements are required for all projects creating and/or replacing
10,000 S.F. or more of impervious surface (collectively over the entire project site). The
developer shall reserve a minimum of 4% of developable surface area for the
placement of low impact development measures, for storm water treatment, unless
an alternative storm water treatment plan, that satisfies C.3 requirements, is approved
by the Director of Public Works.
The developer must include the use and maintenance of site design, source control
and storm water treatment Best Management Practices (BMPs), which must be
designed per approved numeric sizing criteria. A Storm Water Management Plan,
Storm Water Facilities Easement Agreement, Storm Water Facilities Operation and
Maintenance Agreement, and certification of ongoing operation and maintenance of
treatment BMPs are each required.
21. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
The project developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City of
Cupertino providing for payment of fees, including but not limited to checking and
inspection fees, storm drain fees, park dedication fees and fees for under grounding
of utilities. Said agreement and fees shall be executed and paid prior to issuance of
Building.
Fees:
a. Checking & Inspection Fees: Per current fee schedule ($891)
b. Storm Drainage Fee: Per current fee schedule ($9,566 per AC)
c. Traffic Impact Fee: Per current fee schedule: $6,298 (based on one new
peak-hour trip)
d. Encroachment Permit Fee: Per current fee schedule ($816)
Bonds:
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Faithful Performance Bond: 100% of Off-site and On-site Improvements
Labor & Material Bond: 100% of Off-site and On-site Improvement
-The fees described above are imposed based upon the current fee schedule
adopted by the City Council. However, the fees imposed herein may be modified
at the time of recordation of a final map or issuance of a building permit in the
event of said change or changes, the fees changed at that time will reflect the then
current fee schedule.
22. TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
The Project may be subject to the payment of Transportation Impact Fees under City’s
Transportation Impact Fee Program (Chapter 14.02 of the Cupertino Municipal Code).
23. TRASH, RECYCLING AND COMPOST ENCLOSURES
Trash enclosure plans must be designed in accordance with the City’s “Public Works
Guidelines posted at www.cupertino.org/nowaste, and to the satisfaction of the
Environmental Programs Manager. Clearance by the Public Works Department is
required prior to obtaining a building permit. (CMC 9.18.210 H & K)
24. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Developer shall comply with the requirements of the Underground Utilities
Ordinance No. 331 and other related Ordinances and regulations of the City of
Cupertino and shall coordinate with affected utility providers for installation of
underground utility devices. Developer shall submit detailed plans showing utility
underground provisions. Said plans shall be subject to prior approval of the affected
Utility provider and the Director of Public Works.
25. TRANSFORMERS & CABINETS
Electrical transformers, telephone cabinets and similar equipment shall be placed in
underground vaults. 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.
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26. WATER BACKFLOW PREVENTERS
Domestic and Fire Water Backflow preventers and similar above ground equipment
shall be placed away from the public right of way and site driveways to a location
approved by the Cupertino Planning Department, Santa Clara County Fire
Department and the water company.
27. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Utilize Best Management Practices (BMPs), as required by the State Water Resources
Control Board, for construction activity, which disturbs soil. BMP plans shall be
included in grading and street improvement plans.
28. TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
The developer must submit a traffic control plan by a Registered Traffic Engineer to
be approved by the City. The plan shall include a temporary traffic control plan for
work in the right of way as well as a routing plan for all vehicles used during
construction. All traffic control signs must be reviewed and approved by the City
prior to commencement of work. The City has adopted Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD) standards for all signage and striping work throughout
the City.
29. FIRE PROTECTION
Fire sprinklers shall be installed in any new construction to the approval of the City.
30. SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
A letter of clearance for the project shall be obtained from the Santa Clara County Fire
Department prior to issuance of building permits. Clearance should include written
approval of the location of any proposed Fire Backflow Preventers, Fire Department
Connections and Fire Hydrants (typically Backflow Preventers should be located on
private property adjacent to the public right of way, and fire department connections
must be located within 100’ of a Fire Hydrant).
31. FIRE HYDRANT
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City and Santa Clara County Fire
Department as needed.
32. SAN JOSE WATER SERVICE COMPANY CLEARANCE
Provide San Jose Water Service Company approval for water connection, service
capability and location and layout of water lines and backflow preventers before
issuance of a building permit approval.
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33. DEDICATION OF UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS
Developer shall “quit claim” to the City all rights to pump, take or otherwise extract
water from the underground basin or any underground strata in the Santa Clara
Valley.
34. SANITARY DISTRICT
A letter of clearance for the project shall be obtained from the Cupertino Sanitary
District prior to issuance of building permits.
35. UTILITY EASEMENTS
Clearance approvals from the agencies with easements on the property (including
PG&E, AT&T, and California Water Company, and/or equivalent agencies) will be
required prior to issuance of building permits.
SECTION V: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
36. FIRE SPRINKLERS REQUIRED
(As noted on Sheet A0.0) 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 903.2.19 whichever is the more restrictive. For the
purposes of this section, firewalls and fire barriers used to separate building areas
shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and shall be
without openings or penetrations.
1. In other than residential buildings which 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. Exceptions:
a. Buildings and structures that do not exceed 1,000 square feet of building
area and that are not located in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
b. Buildings and structures that are located in the Wildland-Urban Interface
Fire Area and do not exceed 500 square feet of building area.
c. Group S-2 or U occupancies that are not located in the Wildland-Urban
Interface and used exclusively for vehicle parking and meeting all of the
following conditions:
i. Noncombustible construction,
ii. Maximum building area not to exceed 5,000 square feet,
iii. Structure is open on three (3) or more sides,
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iv. Minimum of 10 feet separation from existing buildings unless area is
separated by fire walls complying with CBC 706.
2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings
and structures when alterations or additions are made that create conditions
described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.19.
3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings
and structures, when additions are made that increase the building area to more
than 3,600 square feet.
37. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS REQUIRED FOR BUILDINGS AND
FACILITIES
(As noted on Sheet A1.1) Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for
every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into
or with the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the
requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the
facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. [CFC,
Section 503.1.1]. A 20' wide clear path shall be designated as fire lane back to the NE corner
of the building, to comply with this section as noted on Sheet A1.1.
38. FIRE LANES REQUIRED
(As noted on Sheet A1.1) The minimum clear width of fire department access roads shall
be 20 feet. The minimum outside turning radius is 42 feet for required circulating
access roadways. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designated and marked as a
fire lane as set forth in Section 22500.1 of the California Vehicle Code. Fire Lane (as
outlined in Comment 2) will be marked for fire lane use only as noted on Sheet A1.1.
39. WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Potable water supplies shall be protected from 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
incorporated into the design of any water-based fire protection systems, 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
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having been met by the applicant(s). 2016 CFC Sec. 903.3.5 and Health and Safety
Code 13114.7.
40. 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. Where required by the fire code official, address numbers
shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a
minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7
mm). 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. Address numbers shall be maintained. CFC Sec. 505.1.
41. CONSTRUCTION SITE FIRE SAFETY
All construction sites must comply with applicable provisions of the CFC Chapter 33
and our Standard Detail and Specification SI-7. Provide appropriate notations on
subsequent plan submittals, as appropriate to the project. CFC Chp. 33.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of January 2020 at a noticed Public Meeting of the
Administrative Hearing Officer of the City of Cupertino, State of California, held by the
Director of Community Development, or his or her designee, pursuant to Cupertino
Municipal Code Section 19.12.120.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/Ellen Yau /s/Albert Salvador
Ellen Yau Albert Salvador
Associate Planner Assistant Director of Community Development