MTM-2024-005 - Action Letter
March 3, 2025
Tracy Hsu
22330 Santa Paula Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
tracy_hsu@yahoo.com
SUBJECT: MINISTERIAL TENTATIVE MAP ACTION LETTER – Application MTM-2024-005
This letter confirms the Director of Community Development’s decision, given on March 3,
2025 approving a Ministerial Tentative Map (MTM-2024-005) to subdivide an existing
10,583.8-square-foot, single-family lot, resulting in one 4,993.8-square-foot lot and one 5,590-
square-foot lot under the provisions of Senate Bill 9 located at 20696 Hanford Drive, with the
following standard permit requirements:
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the plan set entitled, “Tentative Map,” for 20696 Hanford Drive,
drawn by WEC & Associates, including three sheets labeled C.00, C.0, and C-1, subject to
the standard permit requirements herein.
2. ANNOTATION OF THE STANDARD PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
These standard permit requirements set forth herein shall be incorporated into the Parcel
Map plans.
3. ACCURACY OF THE 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 property data may invalidate this approval and may require
additional review.
4. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies with
regard to the proposed project for additional requirements. Any misrepresentation of any
submitted data may invalidate an approval by the Community Development
Department.
5. SHORT TERM RENTAL RESTRICTION COVENANT
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The property owner shall record a covenant on this property, subject to the review and
approval of the Director of Community Development, to inform future property owners
of the restriction on short term rentals, consistent with the requirements of subdivision
(h) of California Government Code Section § 66411.7. Said covenant cannot be struck from
the property without express written consent from the City unless allowed by state law.
Proof of recordation must be submitted to the Community Development Department
prior to recordation of the Parcel Map.
6. RESIDENTIAL USE RESTRICTION COVENANT
Consistent with the requirements of subdivision (f) of California Government Code
Section § 66411.7, the property owner shall record a covenant on this property, subject to
the review and approval of the Director of Community Development, to inform future
property owners of the restriction on property use to single-family residential uses. Said
covenant cannot be struck from the property without express written consent from the
City unless allowed to by state law. Proof of recordation must be submitted to the
Community Development Department prior to recordation of the Parcel Map.
7. TENANCY AFFIDAVIT
Consistent with the requirements of subdivision (g) of California Government Code
Section § 66411.7, the applicant shall sign an affidavit, subject to the review and approval
of the Director of Community Development, stating that they intend to occupy one of the
housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of
approval of the Parcel Map associated with this tentative parcel map. A signed affidavit
must be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to recordation of
the Parcel Map.
8. PROTECTED TREES
No removal of protected trees is approved as part of this tentative parcel map approval.
Any specimen trees proposed for removal will require a separate Tree Removal Permit
application and replacement under Chapter 14.18 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
9. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All waste material generated from the demolition, site preparation, and construction of
the project shall be recycled or otherwise diverted from landfill in accordance with the
California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen) and the Municipal Code. The
Applicant shall provide documentation that waste materials generated met the minimum
diversion rate of 65% identified in the CalGreen and Municipal Codes prior to final permit
inspections.
10. AVOID SPECIAL-STATUS ROOSTING BATS
In accordance with Cupertino Municipal Code Section 17.04.050 (D) (2), if the residence
proposed for demolition has been abandoned or is vacant and the property owner cannot
show evidence to the satisfaction of the City of Cupertino Building Inspector that the
building or structure was appropriately sealed at the time the building or structure was
vacated to prevent bats from roosting, the project applicant shall retain a qualified
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biologist to conduct preconstruction surveys of the on-site buildings or structures prior to
commencing any demolition, renovation, or re-tenanting activities.
The procedures and requirements outlined in Municipal Code Section 17.04.050 (D) (2)
shall be met prior to the demolition of any structures in relation to the filing of this map.
11. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Prior to issuance of any demolition, grading, or building permit associated with the filing
of this map, the property owner shall provide an Environmental Site Assessment, meeting
the requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code Section 19.04.040 (B). This report shall be
subject to peer review, at the expense of the applicant, in accordance with Municipal Code
Section 17.04.040. The recommendations of this peer review shall be incorporated into the
report and project, as applicable.
12. DUST CONTROL
a. In accordance with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code Section 17.04.040,
the full text of each of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Basic Control
Measures from the latest version of BAAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Guidelines, as
subsequently revised, supplemented, or replaced, to control fugitive dust (i.e.,
particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10) shall be provided on plans and shall be
implemented during demolition, ground disturbing activities and/or construction,
including but not limited to, the following construction practices, which shall be
implemented during all phases of construction for the proposed project to prevent
visible dust emissions from leaving the site:
i. Water all exposed surfaces areas (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles,
graded areas, and unpaved access roads) at least twice daily and more often
during windy periods to prevent visible dust from leaving the site; active areas
adjacent to windy periods; active areas adjacent to existing land uses shall be
kept damp at all times, or shall be treated with non-toxic stabilizers or dust
palliatives.
ii. All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be
covered.
iii. All visible mud or dirt track-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.
iv. All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
v. 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.
vi. 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
Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction
workers at all access points.
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vii. 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.
viii. Comply with the site signage and response requirements of standard permit
requirement no. 22, Noise, Vibration and Air Quality Signage.
b. The applicant shall incorporate the City’s construction best management practices into
the building permit plan set.
13. GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HOURS AND NOISE LIMITS
a. Per Cupertino Municipal Code Section 16.08.210, all grading activities shall be limited
to the dry season (April 15 to October 1), unless permitted otherwise by the Director
of Public works.
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 the 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. Per Municipal Code Section 17.04.040, 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.
The applicant shall comply with the above grading and construction hours and noise limit
requirements unless otherwise indicated
14. NOISE DURING CONSTRUCTION
Prior to issuance of any demolition, grading or building permit, include on plans a note
that, during project construction, the project applicant shall incorporate the following
measures to reduce noise during construction and demolition activity:
a. The project applicant and contractors shall prepare and submit a Construction Noise
Control Plan to the City’s Planning Department for review and approval prior to
issuance of the first permit. The Construction Noise Plan shall demonstrate
compliance with daytime and nighttime decibel limits pursuant to Chapter 10.48
(Community Noise Control) of Cupertino Municipal Code. The details of the
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Construction Noise Control Plan shall be included in the applicable construction
documents and implemented by the on-site Construction Manager. Noise reduction
measures selected and implemented shall be based on the type of construction
equipment used on the site, distance of construction activities from sensitive
receptor(s), site terrain, and other features on and surrounding the site (e.g., trees,
built environment) and may include, but not be limited to, temporary construction
noise attenuation walls, high quality mufflers. During the entire active construction
period, the Construction Noise Control Plan shall demonstrate that compliance with
the specified noise control requirements for construction equipment and tools will
reduce construction noise in compliance with the City’s daytime and nighttime
decibel limits.
b. Select haul routes that avoid the greatest amount of sensitive use areas and submit to
the City of Cupertino Public Works Department for approval prior to the start of the
construction phase.
c. Signs will be posted at the job site entrance(s), within the on-site construction zones,
and along queueing lanes (if any) to reinforce the prohibition of unnecessary engine
idling. All other equipment will be turned off if not in use for more than 5 minutes.
d. During the entire active construction period and to the extent feasible, the use of noise
producing signals, including horns, whistles, alarms, and bells will be for safety
warning purposes only. The construction manager will use smart back-up alarms,
which automatically adjust the alarm level based on the background noise level or
switch off back-up alarms and replace with human spotters in compliance with all
safety requirements and law.
15. NOISE AND VIBRATION NOTICE
At least 10 days prior to the start of any demolition, ground disturbing, or construction
activities, the project applicant/contractor shall send notices of the planned activity by
first class mail as follows:
a. For projects on sites that are more than 0.5 acres or four or more residential units the
notices shall be sent to off-site businesses and residents within 500 feet of the project
site;
b. For projects on sites between 0.25 to 0.5 acres, or two or three residential units (not
including Accessory Dwelling Units) notices shall be sent to off-site businesses and
residents within 250 feet of the project site; or
c. For projects on sites less than 0.25 acres or one residential unit, the notices shall be
sent to off-site businesses and residents within 100 feet of the project site.
The notification shall include a brief description of the project, the activities that would
occur, the hours when activity would occur, and the construction period’s overall
duration. The notification should include the telephone numbers of the contractor’s
authorized representatives that are assigned to respond in the event of a noise or vibration
complaint. The City will provide mailing addresses for the Applicant’s use. The project
applicant shall provide the City with evidence of mailing of the notice, upon request. If
pile driving, see additional noticing requirements below.
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16. NOISE, VIBRATION AND AIR QUALITY SIGNAGE
At least 10 days prior to the start of any demolition, ground disturbing, or construction
activities, the project applicant/contractor shall ensure that a sign measuring at least two
feet by three feet shall be posted on construction fencing at the entrance(s) to the job site,
clearly visible to the public, and include the following:
a. Permitted construction days and hours;
b. A description of proposed construction activities;
c. Telephone numbers of the City’s and contractor’s authorized representatives that
are assigned to respond in the event of a noise or vibration complaint; and
d. Contact information for City’s and contractor’s authorized representatives that are
assigned to respond in the event of a complaint related to fugitive dust and Dust
Control. The Air District’s phone number shall also be visible to ensure
compliance with applicable regulations.
Upon a complaint, the authorized representative shall investigate, take appropriate
corrective action, and report the complaint and the action taken to the City within three
business days of receiving noise related complaints and within 48 hours for any dust
related complaints.
17. AVOID NESTING BIRDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
Prior to issuance of the any demolition, grading and building permit, indicate the
following on all construction plans:
a. Demolition, construction, ground-disturbing, and tree removal/pruning activities
shall be scheduled to be completed prior to nesting season (February 1 through
August 31), if feasible.
b. If demolition, construction, ground-disturbing, or tree removal/pruning activities
occur during the nesting season (February 1 and August 31), preconstruction surveys
shall be conducted as follows:
i. No more than 7 days prior to the start of demolition, construction, ground-
disturbing, or tree removal/pruning activities, in order to identify any active
nests with eggs or young birds on the site and surrounding area within 100 feet
of construction or tree removal activities.
ii. Preconstruction surveys shall be repeated at 14-day intervals until demolition,
construction, ground-disturbing, or tree removal/pruning activities have been
initiated in the area, after which surveys can be stopped. As part of the
preconstruction survey(s), the surveyor shall inspect all trees and other possible
nesting habitats in, and immediately adjacent to, the construction areas for active
nests, while ensuring that they do not disturb the nests as follows:
1) For projects that require the demolition or construction one single-family
residence, ground disturbing activities affecting areas of up to 500 square
feet, or the removal of up to three trees, the property owner or a tree
removal contractor, if necessary, is permitted to conduct the
preconstruction surveys to identify if there are any active nests. If any
active nests with eggs or young birds are identified, the project applicant
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shall retain a qualified ornithologist or biologist to identify protective
measures.
2) For any other demolition, construction and ground disturbing activity or
the removal of four or more trees, a qualified ornithologist or biologist shall
be retained by the project applicant to conduct the preconstruction surveys.
iii. If the preconstruction survey does not identify any active nests with eggs or
young birds that would be affected by demolition, construction, ground-
disturbing or tree removal/pruning activities, no further mitigating action is
required. If an active nest containing eggs or young birds is found sufficiently
close to work areas to be disturbed by these activities, their locations shall be
documented, and the qualified ornithologist or biologist shall identify protective
measures to be implemented under their direction until the nests no longer
contain eggs or young birds.
iv. Protective measures may include, but are not limited to, establishment of clearly
delineated exclusion zones (i.e., demarcated by identifiable fencing, such as
orange construction fencing or equivalent) around each nest location as
determined by the qualified ornithologist or biologist, taking into account the
species of birds nesting, their tolerance for disturbance and proximity to existing
development. In general, exclusion zones shall be a minimum of 300 feet for
raptors and 75 feet for passerines and other birds. The active nest within an
exclusion zone shall be monitored on a weekly basis throughout the nesting
season to identify signs of disturbance and confirm nesting status. The radius of
an exclusion zone may be increased by the qualified ornithologist or biologist, if
project activities are determined to be adversely affecting the nesting birds.
Exclusion zones may be reduced by the qualified ornithologist or biologist only
in consultation with California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The protection
measures and buffers shall remain in effect until the young have left the nest and
are foraging independently or the nest is no longer active.
v. A final report on nesting birds and raptors, including survey methodology,
survey date(s), map of identified active nests (if any), and protection measures
(if required), shall be prepared by the qualified ornithologist or biologist and
submitted to the Director of Community Development or his or her designee,
through the appropriate permit review process (e.g., demolition, construction,
tree removal, etc.), and be completed to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director prior to the start of demolition, construction, ground-
disturbing, or tree removal/pruning activities.
18. ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Prior to the issuance of any demolition, grading or building permit involving soil
disturbance, the project applicant shall provide written verification, including the
materials provided to contractors and construction crews, to the City confirming that
contractors and construction crews have been notified of basic archaeological site
indicators, the potential for discovery of archaeological resources, laws pertaining to these
resources, and procedures for protecting these resources as follows:
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a. Basic archaeological site indicators that may include, but are not limited to, darker
than surrounding soils of a friable nature; evidence of fires (ash, charcoal, fire affected
rock or earth); concentrations of stone, bone, or shellfish; artifacts of stone, bone, or
shellfish; evidence of living surfaces (e.g., floors); and burials, either human or animal.
b. The potential for undiscovered archaeological resources or tribal cultural resources on
site.
c. The laws protecting these resources and associated penalties, including, but not
limited to, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990,
Public Resources Code Section 5097, and California Health and Safety Code Section
7050 and Section 7052.
d. The protection procedures to follow should construction crews discover cultural
resources during project-related earthwork, include the following:
i. All soil disturbing work within 25 feet of the find shall cease.
ii. The project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist to provide and
implement a plan for survey, subsurface investigation, as needed, to define the
deposit, and assessment of the remainder of the site within the project area to
determine whether the resource is significant and would be affected by the
project.
iii. Any potential archaeological or tribal cultural resources found during
construction activities shall be recorded on appropriate California Department of
Parks and Recreation forms by a qualified archaeologist. If the resource is a tribal
cultural resource, the consulting archaeologist shall consult with the appropriate
tribe, as determined by the Native American Heritage Commission, to evaluate
the significance of the resource and to recommend appropriate and feasible
avoidance, testing, preservation or mitigation measures, in light of factors such
as the significance of the find, proposed project design, costs, and other
considerations. The archeologist shall perform this evaluation in consultation
with the tribe.
19. HUMAN REMAINS AND NATIVE AMERICAN BURIALS
Prior to issuance of the any demolition, grading and building permits that involve soil
disturbance, include on plans a note that, during project construction, the project
applicant shall comply with California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and
California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98.
d. In the event of discovering human remains during construction activities, there shall
be no further excavation or disturbance of the site within a 100-foot radius of the
remains, or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains.
e. The Santa Clara County Coroner shall be notified immediately and shall make a
determination as to whether the remains are Native American.
f. If the Santa Clara County Coroner determines that the remains are not subject to his
authority, he shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
within 24 hours.
g. The NAHC shall attempt to identify descendants (Most Likely Descendant) of the
deceased Native American.
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h. The Most Likely Descendant has 48 hours following access to the project site to make
recommendations or preferences regarding the disposition of the remains. If the
Most Likely Descendant does not make recommendations within 48 hours after
being allowed access to the project site, the owner shall, with appropriate dignity,
reinter the remains in an area of the property secure from further disturbance and
provide documentation about this determination and the location of the remains to
the NAHC and the City of Cupertino. Alternatively, if the owner does not accept the
Most Likely Descendant’s recommendations, the owner or the descendent may
request mediation by the NAHC. Construction shall halt until the mediation has
concluded.
20. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Prior to issuance of the any demolition, grading or building permit, include on plans a
note that, during project construction, the project applicant shall implement the following
measures:
a. If paleontological resources are encountered during ground disturbing and/or other
construction activities, all construction shall be temporarily halted or redirected to
allow a qualified paleontologist, which shall be retained by the project applicant, to
assess the find for significance and the Applicant shall notify the City.
b. If paleontological resources are found to be significant, the paleontological monitor
shall determine appropriate actions, in coordination with a qualified paleontologist,
City staff, and property owner. Appropriate actions may include, but are not limited
to, a mitigation plan formulated pursuant to guidelines developed by the Society of
Vertebrate Paleontology and implemented to appropriately protect the significance of
the resource by preservation, documentation, and/or removal, prior to recommencing
activities. Measures may include, but are not limited to, salvage of unearthed fossil
remains and/or traces (e.g., tracks, trails, burrows); screen washing to recover small
specimens; preparation of salvaged fossils to a point of being ready for curation (e.g.,
removal of enclosing matrix, stabilization and repair of specimens, and construction
of reinforced support cradles); and identification, cataloging, curation, and provision
for repository storage of prepared fossil specimens.
21. STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTAMINATION
Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits, the project applicant shall
demonstrate compliance with Chapter 9.18 (Stormwater Pollution Prevention and
Watershed Protection) of the Cupertino Municipal Code, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer or his or her designee. All identified stormwater runoff control measures shall
be included in the applicable construction documents.
22. PARCEL MAP
Prior to approval of the Building permit, a parcel map shall be recorded. The existing
house must be demolished prior to recordation of the parcel map as building(s) cannot
straddle between parcel lines.
23. SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
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The project developer shall enter into a Subdivision Improvement agreement with the
City of Cupertino providing for payment of fees, including but not limited to checking
and inspection fees, storm drain fees, transportation impact fees, park dedication fees and
fees for under grounding of utilities. Said agreement and fees shall be executed and paid
prior to Parcel map approval.
a. Parcel Map Fee: Per current fee schedule ($8,333)
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 issuance of
the building permit, the fees changed at that time will reflect the then current fee schedule.
24. SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY CLEARANCE
Provide San Jose Water Company approval for water connection, service capability and
location and layout of water lines and backflow preventers prior to Parcel map approval.
25. SANITARY DISTRICT
A letter of clearance for the project shall be obtained from the Cupertino Sanitary
District prior to Parcel map approval.
26. UTILITY EASEMENTS
Clearance approvals from the agencies with easements on the property (including PG&E,
AT&T, and San Jose Water Company, and/or equivalent agencies) will be required prior
to Parcel map approval.
27. INDEMNIFICATION
As part of the application, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the applicant shall agree
to 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 (collectively referred to as “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 any Ordinance, Resolution, or action
approving the project, the related entitlements, environmental review documents, finding
or determinations, or any other permit or approval authorized for the project. The
indemnification shall include but not be limited to damages, fees, and costs awarded
against the City, if any, and cost of suit, attorneys’ fees, and other costs, liabilities, and
expenses incurred in connection with such proceeding whether incurred by the
Applicant, the City, or the parties initiating or bringing such proceeding.
The applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City its actual attorneys’
fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. 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 agree to indemnify,
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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. The
Applicant shall cooperate with the City to enter a Reimbursement Agreement to govern
any such reimbursement.
The Applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City for all costs incurred
in additional investigation or study of, or for supplementing, redrafting, revising, or
amending, any document (such as an Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration,
specific plan, or general plan amendment) if made necessary by proceedings challenging
the project approvals and related environmental review, if the applicant desires to
continue to pursue the project.
The Applicant shall agree that the City shall have no liability to the Applicant for business
interruption, punitive, speculative, or consequential damages.
28. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Standard Permit Requirements set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Standard Permit Requirements 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.
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The Public Works Department has provided the following standard requirements for future
development for reference. Please note that these will not be applied to the approved map,
but may be applicable to future development. Except for otherwise noted, the following may
be required prior to issuance of Building Permit.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Street improvements along the project frontage will be required to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works. Street improvements, grading and drainage plans must be
completed and approved prior to issuance of Building Permit.
Street improvements may include, but not be limited to, new detached sidewalk, new ADA
ramp, driveways, storm drain lateral, street tree installations, and street light and/or
pedestrian push button relocation. 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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Additional comments will be provided and shall be incorporated prior to Building Permit
approval.
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.
CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS
Curbs and gutters, sidewalks and related structures shall be installed in accordance with
grades and standards as specified 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.
GRADING
Grading shall be as approved and required by the Director of Public Works in accordance
with Chapter 16.08 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. 401 Certifications and 404 permits may
be required. Please contact Army Corp of Engineers and/or Regional Water Quality Control
Board as appropriate.
DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Hydrology and
pre- and post-development hydraulic calculations must be provided to indicate whether
additional storm water control measures are to be constructed or renovated. The storm drain
system may include, but is not limited to, subsurface storage of peak stormwater flows (as
needed), bioretention basins, vegetated swales, and hydrodynamic separators to reduce the
amount of runoff from the site and improve water quality. 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.
Additional comments will be provided and shall be incorporated prior to Building Permit
approval.
C.3 REQUIREMENTS
C.3 regulated improvements are required for all projects creating and/or replacing 5,000 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 and a Storm Water Facilities
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Operation, Maintenance and Easement Agreement, and certification of ongoing operation
and maintenance of treatment BMPs are each required.
All storm water management plans are required to obtain certification from a City approved
third party reviewer.
PAYMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FEES & BONDS
The project developer shall provide payment of the Public Works fees, including but not
limited to checking and inspection fees, storm drain fees, transportation impact fees, park
dedication fees and fees for under grounding of utilities. Said agreement and fees shall be
executed and paid prior to Building permit approval.
Fees:
a. Storm Drainage Fee: Per current fee schedule ($6,389 per AC)
b. Encroachment Permit Fee: Per current fee schedule ($3,551)
c. Park Fees: Per current fee schedule: $ per unit ($15,000
based on 1 new units)
d. Transportation Impact Fee: Per current fee schedule: $6,797
e. Storm Management Plan Fee Per current fee schedule (Pending review)
f. Street Tree Fee: By Developer or Per current fee schedule:
$513 per tree
Bonds:
a. Encroachment Bond: 100% of Off-site Improvements
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 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.
PARCEL MAP
Prior to approval of the Building permit, a parcel map shall be recorded. The existing house
must be demolished prior to recordation of the parcel map as building(s) cannot straddle
between parcel lines.
PARKS
The residential units are subject to the payment of parkland fees in-lieu per Chapter 13.08 of
the Cupertino Municipal Code.
SURVEYS
A Boundary Survey and a horizontal control plan will be required for all new construction to
ensure the proposed building will be set based on the boundary survey and setback
requirements.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
NPDES CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT
When and where it is required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), the
developer must obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the SWRCB, which encompasses
preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), use of construction Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to control storm water runoff quality, and BMP inspection and
maintenance.
EROSION CONTROL PLAN
Developer must provide an approved erosion control plan by a Registered Civil Engineer.
This plan should include all erosion control measures used to retain materials on site. Erosion
control notes shall be stated on the plans.
WORK SCHEDULE
Every 6 months, the developer shall submit a work schedule to the City to show the timetable
for all grading/erosion control work in conjunction with this project.
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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.
STREET TREES
Street trees shall be planted within the Public Right of Way to the satisfaction of the Director
of Public Works and shall be of a type approved by the City in accordance with Ordinance
No. 125.
FIRE PROTECTION
Fire sprinklers shall be installed in any new construction to the approval of the City.
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).
FIRE HYDRANT
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City and Santa Clara County Fire
Department as needed.
SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY CLEARANCE
Provide San Jose Water Company approval for water connection, service capability and
location and layout of water lines and backflow preventers before issuance of building
permit.
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.
SANITARY DISTRICT
A letter of clearance for the project shall be obtained from the Cupertino Sanitary District
prior to issuance of building permit.
UTILITY EASEMENTS
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Clearance approvals from the agencies with easements on the property (including PG&E,
AT&T, and San Jose Water Company, and/or equivalent agencies) will be required prior to
issuance of building permit.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Prior to issuance of any building, grading, or demolition permit for this property, the
property owner shall provide an Environmental Site Assessment, meeting the requirements
of Cupertino Municipal Code Section 19.04.040 (B). This report shall be subject to peer review,
at the expense of the applicant, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.04.040. The
recommendations of this peer review shall be incorporated into the report and project, as
applicable.
Please note that if the tentative map is not recorded within a year, it shall expire on March
3, 2027.
Sincerely,
/s/
Emi Sugiyama
Associate Planner
City of Cupertino