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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on January 24, 1984 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Hearing on recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Area
Planning Commission with respect to the proposed Amendment
to the Land Use Element of the County General Plan for
the San Ramon area, (Rocky Ridge)
The Board on December 20, 1983, having continued to this
date its hearing on the recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Area
Planning Commisssion with respect to the proposed amendment to the
Land Use Element of the County General Plan for the San Ramon area,
Rocky Ridge; and
Jim Cutler, of the County Planning Department, having
described the vicinity of the proposed General Plan Amendment in the
San Ramon area, and having advised that the requested amendment would
change the General Plan from Agricultural Preserve to Multiple
Family Residential very low density and general open space, and also
having advised that the recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Area
Planning Commission was to deny the Rocky Ridge General Plan
Amendment; and
Supervisor Schroder having stated that he did not want to
take any action on the matter at this time and advised that he
would like to have more information from the staff due to the sen-
sitivity of this particular area, and having stated that in his opi-
nion there were some areas that should not be developed at this time
or at any future time; and
The Chairman having opened the public hearing, and the
following persons having appeared before the Board:
Brian D. Thiessen, representing the applicant, having
appeared before the Board and having advised the Board that the
withdrawal of this land from the Agricultural Preserve was
appropriate under the Robinson Act contract cancellation procedures,
and having also addressed some of the concerns expressed by the San
Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission with respect to the soil stability
and location of a future development; and
Jerry Ajlouney, representing the City of San Ramon, having
appeared in opposition to the proposed General Plan Amendment and
having expressed his concerns regarding the proposed amendment to
the General Plan with respect to the stability of the soil and the
possibility of slide problems which may occur if developments are
built on this land; and
Leslie Stewart, representing The League of Women Voters
of Diablo Valley, having appeared in opposition to the proposed
amendment and spoke in support of maintaining the Agricultural
Preserve designation of the land; and
Ray Zaharis, 18869 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA,
having appeared in opposition to the proposed amendment and having
expressed his opinion in support of the open space designation; and
Brian D. Thiessen having appeared in rebuttal to respond
to the concerns of those who appeared before the Board, and also
having stressed the need for affordable housing in the San Ramon
Valley area, and having urged the Board to approve the amendment to
the General Plan; and
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The Chairman having then closed the public hearing; and
Supervisor Schroder having commented that he was not in a
position at this time to recommend changing the General Plan as
reguested by the applicant, and having recommended that this matter
be referred back to staff in order for them to make comments on the
impact on agricultural land if any developments were to occur, and
also to determine which areas should be preserved and not developed
along with which areas would be appropriate for development;
Board members having considered the matter, IT IS ORDERED
that the decision on the proposed amendment to the County General
Plan for the San Ramon Area, (Rocky Ridge) is DEFERRED to March 20,
1984, at 2: 30 p.m.
I hereby cert/fy that this is a true and correct copyof
an action taken and entered on the,Mutes of the
Board of Supervisor on the date shown.
Orig Dept: Clerk of the Board
cc: Director of Planning ATTESTE
Public Works Director J.R. OLSSON, COUNTY CLERK
County Counsel .end ex fficio Cierk of the Surd
Brian D. Thiessen
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on January 24, 1984 _ -, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder , Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McPeak
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Hearing on recommendation of the County Planning
Commission with respect to rezoning application
2572-RZ and Development Plan 3042-83 filed by
Frumenti Development Corporation, Pleasant Hill
BART Station area.
This being the time fixed for hearing on the recommen-
dation of the County Planning Commission with respect to rezoning
application 2572-RZ filed by Frumenti Development Corporation to
rezone approximately . 434 acres of land from Single Family
Residential District (R-15) to Planned Unit District (P-1) , and
approval of Final Development Plan #3042-83 to establish an office
complex on the northwest corner of Treat Boulevard and Cherry
Lane; in the Pleasant Hill BART Station area; and
Harvey Bragdon, Assistant Director of Planning having
described the property site and having advised that a Negative
Declaration of Environmental Significance was filed for the
proposal; and
The Chairman having opened the public hearing; and
Mr. Edwin R. Oshika, representing Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Bowbeer , having appeared before the Board to express the concerns of
his clients regarding their property which is contiguous to the
northeast section of the proposed development project, his clients
having requested that the foilage and the trees bordering their pro-
perty on the north side remain, in order to serve as a buffer between
the proposed project and their residence, so as to retain the private
aspects of their home; and
The Chairman having closed the public hearing; and
The Board having discussed the matter , IT IS ORDERED that
rezoning appliation 2572-RZ is APPROVED as recommended by the County
Planning Commission and that the Development Plan (#3042-83) is
APPROVED subject to conditions imposed by_ the Planning Commission as
set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by reference made a part
hereof, and the Board hereby ADOPTS the Planning Commission' s
Resolution No. 42-1983 as its determinations for this decision.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that staff is DIRECTED to consider
the concerns expressed by Mr. Oshika relating to the landscaping
of the proposed development project.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Ordinance Number 84-1 giving
effect to the aforesaid rezoning is INTRODUCED, reading waived and
February 7, 1984 is set for adoption of same.
thetoyawNythat th sPsatrU*efteeorrecftopy&,
an action taken end entered on the minutes of the
Board of Superviso on the date shown.
Orig Dept: Clerk of the Board ATTBST�D• �ay����"
cc: Director of Planning C�'U1?'YCl_i✓R6C r .���
Public Works Director J.P.. OLaSM
County Assessor and ex officio Clork of the Board
County Counsel
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3042-83:
I. Development shall be as shown on the plan submitted with the application dated
received on September 1, 1983 and the amended site plan received October 27, 1983
by the Planning Department subject to the final review and approval of the Zoning
Administrator and conditions listed below.
2. Comply with the landscape and irrigation requirements as follows:
A. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a landscape and irrigation plan shall be
submitted for review and approval by the County Zoning Administrator. A cost
estimate or copy of contract for landscaping improvements shall be submitted
with the plan. Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed prior to occupancy.
B. The proposed trees on the site are to be a minimum of 15 gallons in size. The
proposed shrubs on the site are to be a minimum of 5 gallons in size.
C. The plan required above shall clearly indicate all existing trees and mature
shrubs. Existing plant material to be removed shall be shown. Existing
vegetation shall be retained where possible.
D. Irrigation systems proposed shall be cognizant of water conservation needs.
E. Landscaping fronting on Treat Boulevard and Cherry,Lane shall be mounded in
front of parking areas sufficient to soften view of the parking area. Mounding
and landscaping combined shall be designed in these areas to reach an overall
height of at least four feet. Mounding shall not obstruct sight distance at Treat
Boulevard and Cherry Lane.
Landscaping adjacent to building faces shall be designed to minimize the impact
of the development.
F. Yard areas adjacent to the north property line shall be landscaped in conjunction
with the required fence. Landscaping along both interior property lines shall
include fast-growing trees of a nature that will provide the maximum privacy
possible to the adjacent properties.
G. All landscaped areas must be maintained in good condition at all times.
3. All parking shall be designed in conformance with the County Parking Ordinance
except that up to 50% may be compact size spaces. A maximum of 3.3 spaces per
1000 net shall be allowed. Less parking may be considered if assurances are provided
that adequate on-site parking will be available. Vehicle overhang into landscaped
areas are allowed subject to final approval of landscaping plans. All parking areas
shall be surfaced with an asphaltic or Porland cement binder or similar materials, so
as to provide a durable and dustless surface, and shall be so graded and drained as to
provide a durable and dustless surface, and shall be aso graded and drained as to
prevent the ponding of water. The applicant shall submit a proposed "assigned
parking" plan. The two parking spaces at the top of the subgrade parking ramp shall
be relocated, reoriented or eliminated.
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4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall pay a transit fee of 50�
per net sq. ft. and a contribution of %/net sq. ft. towards implementation of an
areawide TSM Program as a traffic and parking mitigation.
5. A six foot high fence/wall shall be installed along the northerly property line. The
design of the wall/fence and sign shall be subject to final review and approval by the
Zoning Administrator prior to installation.
6. Comply with the signing requirements as follows:
A. There may be one sign for identification purposes only permitted within the
setback area. The sign shall not encroach in the area which restricts develoment
for visibility purposes at intersections.
The identification sign shall be non-illuminated "Center" identification and shall
be designed in conjunction with the landscape plan.
B. Internal directory and identification signs shall be of a design compatible with
the architectural style of the buildings. The applicant shall submit a complete
signing program to the Zoning Administrator prior to issuance of any building
permit.
C. All signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the County Zoning
Administrator.
D. A "Right-Turn Only" sign shall be installed within the landscaped area at the
driveway exist and right turn arrow shall be painted on the pavement at the exit.
7. Prior to issuance of a building permit, elevations and architectural design of buildings
and structures shall be subject to final review and approval by the County Zoning
Administrator. The roofs and exterior walls of the buildings shall be free of such
objects as air conditioning equipment television aerials, etc. or screened from view.
Passive solar considerations shall be incorporated into the project if possible.
8. Exterior lights shall be deflected so that lights shine onto applicant's property and not
toward adjacent properties.
9. Comply with the requirements of the Building Inspection Department.
10. Unless exceptions are specifically granted, comply with the requirements
of Division 1006 (Road Dedication and Setbacks) of the County Ordinance
Code. This includes the following:
1. Install street lights on 'Treat Boulevard. The final number and*
location of the lights will be determined by the Traffic Engineer.
2. Relinquish abutter's rights of access along Treat Boulevard.
11. In accordance with Section 82-2.014 of the County Ordinance Code,
this development shall conform to the requirements of Division 914
(Drainage) of the Subdivision Ordinance.
12. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, convey to the County,
by Offer of Dedication, the area necessary along the frontage of Treat
Boulevard for an additional 12-foot lane. The new right of way line
shall be located 22 feet from the existing face of curb. 3 6 2,
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15. Prior to the issuance ' of any building permits , mitigate the
traffic impacts of this development by participating in road-
way improvements identified by the Pleasant Hill BART Specific
Plan which will improve circulation throughout the area. This
project shall construct improvements designated by the Public
Works Dept. , and/or contribute to a fund to be established for
the construction of improvements identified by the Pleasant Hill
BART Steering and Technical Advisory Committees . This project ' s
share shall be equivalent to the Pleasant Hill BART Specific
Plan fee to be adopted or a maximum of $2 . 68 (exclusive of TSM
and Transit fees ) per square foot of gross floor area . The cost
of the Treat Boulevard frontage improvements required by Condit-
ion 16 will be a credit against the Specific Plan fee.
16. Prior to the issuance of any building permits , execute a deferred
improvement agreement requiring the owner(s ) of the property in-
volved with Development Plan #3042-82 to:
1 . Construct additional paving for a 12-ft . , travel lane , curb,
10-ft. , sidewalk , necessary longitudinal and transverse drain-
age along the frontage of Treat Boulevard . This shall include
any necessary utility and/or traffic signal relocations .
2. Submit improvement plans to the Public Works Dept. , Land
Development Division , for review; pay the inspection fee,
plan review fee and applicable lighting fees .
This DIA will not be required if the $2 . 68 per square ft. ,
equivalent in Condition #15 is paid in full .
17. Prevent storm drainage , originating on the property and conveyed
in a concentrated manner, from draining across the sidewalk or
on driveways .
18. Furnish proof to Public Works Dept.. , Land Development Division ,
of the acquisition of all necessary rights of entry, permits
and/or easements for the construction of off-site, temporary
or permanent, road and drainage improvements .
19. Install all new utility distribution services underground .
20. Submit improvement plans prepared by a registered civil engineer
to Public Works Dept. , Land Development Division , for review;
pay the inspection, plan review and applicable lighting fees .
These plans shall include any necessary traffic signing and
striping plans for review by the County Traffic Engineer . The
improvement plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Dept. ,
Land Development Division , prior to the issuance of any build-
ing permits . The review of improvement plans and payment of
all fees shall be completed prior -to the clearance of any
building for final inspection by the Public Works Dept. If
final inspection is requested prior to construction of improve-
ments, the applicant shall execute a road improvement agreement
with Contra Costa County and post the bonds required by the
agreement to guarantee completion of the work.
21 . Obtain an encroachment permit from Public Works Dept. , Land
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Development Division , for construction of driveways or other
improvements within the right-of-way of Treat Boulevard and
Cherry Lane.
22. Construct curb, 6-ft . , 6-inch sidewalk (width measured from
curb face) , necessary pavement widening , longitudinal and trans-
verse drainage along the frontage of Cherry Lane. The* face of
curb shall be located 36-ft. , west of the existing curb on the
east side of Cherry Lane .
23. Provide a minimum of 20-ft. , of clear driving area within the
25-ft. , non-exclusive access easement.
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