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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6.1 H Mart Site Development Review Permit PLPA-2022-00033STAFF REPORT Planning Commission Page 1 of 8 Agenda Item 6.1 DATE:December 13, 2022 TO:Planning Commission SUBJECT:H Mart Site Development Review Permit (PLPA-2022-00033) Prepared by:Gaspare Annibale,Associate Planner EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Planning Commission will consider a Site Development Review Permit for exterior improvements to the vacant retail building at 7884 Dublin Boulevard and vacant warehouse building at 6600 Golden Gate Drive within the Dublin Retail Center. The Applicant, H Mart, will operate a grocery store within the existing retail building. The proposed Site Development Review Permit would allow construction of an 8,552 square foot addition to the retail building for a food hall and a 3,187 square foot outdoor seating area with play area, façade modifications to the retail building, repaint the warehouse building with updated colors, a new trash enclosure, minor parking lot modifications, and related site improvements.The Planning Commission will also consider a categorical exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Disclose ex-parte contacts, conduct a public hearing, deliberate and adopt the Resolutionapproving a Site Development Review Permit for H Mart. DESCRIPTION:BackgroundThe project site is a vacant 27,237 square foot retail building and a vacant 9,476 square foot garden center located at 7884 Dublin Boulevard,and a vacant 6,343 square foot warehouse building located at 6660 Golden Gate Drive within the Dublin Retail Center. The Dublin Retail Center is located south of Dublin Boulevard between Regional Street and Golden Gate Drive. The project site has a General Plan and Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) land use designation of Transit-Oriented District and is within the Downtown Dublin Zoning District (DDZD). Refer to Figure 1 for the project location and Table 1 for surrounding land uses. 8 Page 2 of 8 Figure 1. Project Location Table 1: Surrounding Land UsesLocationZoning General Plan Land Use Current Use of the PropertyNorth DDZD Downtown Dublin –Retail District Ashley Furniture South DDZD Downtown Dublin –Transit-Oriented District Avalon West Apartments(under construction)& Vacant Retail/Future Regional Street Family ApartmentsEast DDZD Downtown Dublin –Transit-Oriented District Dublin Plaza Dental Center West DDZD Downtown Dublin –Transit-Oriented District Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl and Commercial Uses The project site was previously occupied by Orchard Supply Hardware. A Site Development Review Permit was approved in June 1980 to construct the buildings and related improvements. 9 Page 3 of 8 With the exception of the subject tenant space, the shopping center has undergone extensive façade modifications since its initial construction. Proposed ProjectThe Applicant, H Mart, proposes to operate a grocery store with a food hall and outdoor seating and play area within the vacant retail building and garden center, and utilize the existing warehouse building for cold storage. The current request is for approval of a Site Development Review (SDR) Permit to construct an8,552 square foot addition to the retail building for a food hall and a 3,187 square foot outdoor seating and play area in the general location of the former garden center, and façade modifications to the retail building, repaint the warehouse buildingto match the retail building, a new trash enclosure, minor parking lot modifications, and other site improvements. A draft Resolution approving the SDR Permit is included as Attachment 1 and the Project Plans are included as Attachment 2. AnalysisThe following is a summary of the key components of the project associated with the SDR Permit. Site Plan, Access, Circulation: The existing tenant space is 27,237 square feet and would be occupied by the retail component of H Mart. The proposed building expansion and outdoor seating area is proposed on the east side of the existing end-cap tenant space where the former outdoor garden center was located (refer to Figure 2). The proposed building expansion would provide8,552 square feet of new building area for H Mart’s food hall, and directly adjacent to this would be the new outdoor seating area providing 3,187 square feet of new space with a play area for customers. The outdoor seating area will be surrounded by a 42” high tubular steel fence and will be furnished with tables and umbrellas, and children’s play equipment. 10 Page 4 of 8 Figure 2. Proposed Floor Plan The project would be accessed from existing driveways off Dublin Boulevard and Regional Street, and from a shared driveway with the adjacent shopping center to the east. The project would also be accessible from a new driveway at the extension of St. Patrick Way (refer to Figure 3). 11 Page 5 of 8 Figure 3. Proposed Site Plan The City prepared a Local Transportation Study (LTS) to evaluate potential impacts associated with the proposed H Mart project (refer to Attachment 3).Based on the findings of the LTS,the project has been conditioned to make improvements to the new driveway that connects the shopping center parking lot to St.Patrick Way,include centerline striping, proper sight distance at intersections with parking aisles and St.Patrick Way, and pedestrian improvements to provide a safe pedestrian connection between H Mart and the storage building at 6600 Golden Gate Drive. These improvements are shown on Sheet C100B and condition of Approval No. 131 is included in the Planning Commission Resolution to address these recommendations.Parking and Loading:The shopping center is subject to a 2010 settlement agreement that reduced the parking requirement at full occupancy at the time from 473 parking spaces to 426 parking spaces. Therefore, based on the required 51 additional parking spaces for the project, the shopping center would be required to provide 477 total parking spaces (426 + 51 = 477). As shown on Sheet C100B and within Table 1 below, 484 parking spaces would be provided in the shopping center with an excess of 7 parking spaces (484-477=7 spaces)provided based on the project. Therefore, sufficient parking would be provided for the shopping center. 12 Page 6 of 8 Table 1. Shopping Center Parking SummaryUseArea (sq.ft.)Parking Ratio Parking Required Parking ProvidedExisting Retail Stores Subject Tenant Space (Proposed Grocery Store) 107,540 27,237 Per 2010 Settlement Agreement 426Proposed Food Hall 8,552 Eating & Drinking Establishment:1/100 (accessible by customer)1/300 (not accessible by customer)34 17477 484Furthermore, the agreement also stipulates any plans submitted to increase square footage that would require additional parking, the shopping center is subject to a credit of an additional 18 parking spaces for any future parking calculation. If any future project proposes to increase square footage in the shopping center, there would be the 7 excess parking spaces (484-477=7spaces) plus the additional 18 spaces that can be credited per the agreement. The vacant warehouse building is located on a separate parcel and would be used for cold storage. The warehouse building would be parked at a rate of 1/1,000 square feet of warehouse space. Since it is ancillary to the grocery store it would not generate a demand for parking; however, there could be sufficient space to accommodate required parking on the warehouse parcel, if needed. Project Design: The proposed exterior façade modification to the retail tenant space would complement the existing façade of the adjacent tenant spaces in the remainder of the shoppingcenter. Proposed building materials and colors are consistent with the remainder of the center and include a plaster finish with neutral colors and rounded cornice trim. The façade modification includes an entry element for the tenant space that is consistent with the other major tenant spaces within the center without being repetitive. Storage for carts would be located at the front of the building between the two entrances and proposes a plaster finish to match the adjacent wall. The proposed building expansion would be 30 feet in height, which would be similar in height as the main entry providing massing that is proportional to the entire building and consistent with the shopping center architecture (refer to Figure 3). In addition, the installation of the new trash enclosure and façade repaint to the proposed cold storage building at 6600 Golden Gate Drive would provide a design that is consistent with the colors and materials of the tenant space and 13 Page 7 of 8 addition. Figure 3. Exterior Perspective Landscaping: The preliminary landscaping plan includes new landscaping adjacent to the newly constructed code compliant ADA parking spaces at the front of the proposed grocery store and around the perimeter of the new outdoor seating area. The selected plant species would be drought tolerant and complement the existing vegetation of the shopping center. The shrubbery and trees proposed along the perimeter of the outdoor seating area would provide privacy screening from the adjacent drive aisle and parking lot. The proposed tree spacing would align with the posts used for the decorative lighting, creating a safe and attractive environment for customers. CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE:The proposed expansion and its respective site improvements are consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Downtown Dublin – Transit-Oriented District, which allows regional retail and outdoor dining. The outdoor dining area is adjacent to the food hall and the new grocery store will be an anchor to the shopping center by further strengthening its economic competitiveness and expanding services to the City. REVIEW BY APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT AND AGENCIES:The Building and Safety Division, Fire Prevention Bureau, Public Works Department, and Dublin San Ramon Services District reviewed the project and provided Conditions of Approval, where appropriate, to ensure that the project is established in compliance with all local ordinances and 14 Page 8 of 8 regulations. Conditions of approval from these departments and agencies have been included in the attached Resolution (Attachment 1). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State CEQA Guidelines and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures, require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental documents be prepared. Staff recommends the Planning Commission find that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, because 1)the project is an addition to an existing structure and the addition is less than 10,000 square feet in size; 2) the project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan; and 3) the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:In accordance with State law, a public hearing notice was mailed to all property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the proposed project to advertise the project and the upcoming public hearing. A public hearing notice also was published in the East Bay Times and posted at several locations throughout the City. A copy of this Staff Report has been provided to the Applicant. ATTACHMENTS:1) Planning Commission Resolution Approving the Site Development Preview Permit for the H Mart Site Development Review Permit2) Exhibit A to Attachment 1 H Mart Site Development Review Permit Project Plans3) Kittelson & Associates H Mart Local Transportation Study 15 Attachment 1 Page 1 of 36 RESOLUTION NO. 22-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT FOR H MART GROCERY STORE PLPA 2022-00033 (APNS 941-1500-044-02 AND 941-1500-045-02) WHEREAS,the Applicant, H Mart, submitted an application to construct an 8,552 square foot addition, 3,187 square foot outdoor seating area with play area, façade modifications, new trash enclosure and related site improvements at 7884 Dublin Boulevard, and repaint the warehouse building at 6600 Golden Gate Drive. Requested approvals include a Site Development Review Permit. The proposed improvements are collectively known as the “Project”; and WHEREAS, the Project site is located within the Dublin Retail Center south of Dublin Boulevard between Regional Street and Golden Gate Drive (APNs 941-1500-044- 02 and 941-1500-045-02); and WHEREAS,the Project site has a General Plan land use designation of Downtown Dublin – Transit-Oriented District and is located in the Downtown Dublin Zoning District (DDZD); and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State Guidelines and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), as the Project proposes an addition that will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 square feet; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated December 13, 2022, described and analyzed the Project, including the CEQA exemption; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the Project on December 13, 2022, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. 16 Attachment 1 Page 2 of 36 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding the Site Development Review Permit: A.The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the Zoning Ordinance, with the General Plan, and any applicable Specific Plans and design guidelines because: 1) the Project complies with the development regulations, Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, and General Plan land use designation as H Mart is primarily a retail use that proposes to occupy an existing tenant space within the Dublin Retail Center; 2) the proposed building expansion as an eating and drinking establishment and new outdoor seating area are permitted uses that have been well designed in relation to the existing tenant space; and 3) the Project would be an anchor to the shopping center by further strengthening its economic competitiveness and expanding services to the City. B.The proposal is consistent with the provisions of Title 8, Zoning Ordinance because:1) the Project is attractive and harmonious to the architectural development of the shopping center; 2) all required parking will be provided on the Project site; and 3) the project complies with the applicable development standards of the Downtown Dublin Zoning District for remodeled buildings, as outlined in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan. C.The design of the Project is appropriate to the City, the vicinity, surrounding properties, and the lot(s) in which the Project is proposed because:1) the Project is located on a parcel that is developed with an existing shopping center and the size and mass of the proposed building expansion is consistent with the adjacent in-line tenants and is in compliance with the minimum and maximum development density/intensity permitted and the façade design compliments that of the other tenant spaces within the shopping center; 2) the Project would reactivate the existing tenant space with a retail related use which is consistent with the adjacent in-line tenants; and 3) the Project site is accessible from existing and proposed driveways, which are served from Dublin Boulevard and Regional Street, the shared driveway with the adjacent shopping center to the east, and the proposed extension of St. Patrick Way. D.The subject site is suitable for the type and intensity of the approved development because:1) the Project proposes to renovate and expand an existing tenant space which will support a variety of commercial uses that are allowed uses in the Transit- Oriented District and will help to support the viability of the shopping center; 2) the Project is consistent with the Downtown Dublin Zoning District in which it is located; 3) the Project site will be fully served by a network of existing and planned infrastructure of public roadways and facilities; and 4) the proposed Project meets all of the development standards established to regulate development in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Transit-Oriented District and are consistent and compatible with other commercial development in the immediate vicinity. 17 Attachment 1 Page 3 of 36 E.Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed because: the project site is relatively flat and the proposed Project will not impact any slopes or other topographic features. F.Architectural considerations including the character, scale and quality of the design, site layout, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, screening of unsightly uses, lighting, building materials and colors and similar elements result in a project that is harmonious with its surroundings and compatible with other developments in the vicinity because:1) the Project proposes changes to the exterior façade of the tenant space that improves the architectural design of the shopping center, while maintaining a cohesive design with the adjacent in-line tenants by proposing the same materials and colors to the façade by utilizing a plaster finish with neutral colors, providing rounded cornice trims, and retaining the main entry height of 32 feet to provide massing that is proportional for the entire building; 2) the outdoor seating area is well incorporated into the design of the building addition and provides for a pleasant environment for customers with tables, chairs, umbrellas, play area, string lights for visibility and lush landscaping that helps soften the appearance of this area; and 3) the installation of the new trash enclosure and façade enhancements to the proposed cold storage building at 6600 Golden Gate Drive provide for a design that is consistent with the colors and materials of the tenant space and addition. G.Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant materials, and similar elements have been incorporated into the project to ensure visual relief, adequate screening and an attractive environment for the public because:1) the preliminary landscaping plan includes new landscaping adjacent to the newly constructed code compliant ADA parking spaces at the front of the proposed supermarket and around the perimeter of the new outdoor seating area which will provide privacy screening from the adjacent drive aisle and parking lot; 2) the proposed tree spacing along the perimeter of the outdoor seating area will align with the posts used for the decorative lighting, creating a safe and attractive environment for customers; and 3) the selected plant species will be drought tolerant and complement the existing vegetation of the shopping center. H.The site has been adequately designed to ensure the proper circulation for bicyclist, pedestrians, and automobiles because:1) access to the site is currently provided from driveways off Dublin Boulevard and Regional Street, a shared driveway with the adjacent shopping center to the east, and a new driveway connecting to the St. Patrick Way extension; 2) pedestrians may access the site from existing sidewalks along Regional Street and Dublin Boulevard, with enhancements to improve the existing crosswalk visibility at the Dublin Boulevard and the shopping center entrance; 3) pedestrians will be able to access the site from the new sidewalk on St. Patrick Way, with enhanced connectivity provided from a striped path-of-travel linking the outdoor seating area to the new right-of- way; 3) all infrastructure including, pathways, sidewalks, and lighting have been 18 Attachment 1 Page 4 of 36 reviewed for conformance with City policies, regulations and best practices; and 3) the Project has been reviewed by the Public Works Department and Fire Department and adequate access and circulation has been provided on-site. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby approve the Site Development Review Permit for H Mart subject to the conditions included below, and other plans, and textrelating to this Site Development Review Permit. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Planning Department review and approval.The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL.] Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works [P&CS] Parks & Community Services, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney, [FIN] Finance, [F] Alameda County Fire Department, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health, [Z7] Zone 7. CONDITION TEXT RESPON. AGENCY WHEN REQUIRED Prior to: PLANNING –GENERAL 1.Approval. This Site Development Review (SDR) Permit is for the H Mart Project (PLPA-2022-00033). This approval shall be as generally depicted and indicated on the Project Plans prepared by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, dated September 16, 2022, attached as Exhibit A and other plans, text, and diagrams relating to this project, and as specified as the following Conditions of Approval for this project. PL On-going 2.Effective Date. This SDR Permit approval becomes effective 10 days after action by the Planning Commission, unless otherwise appealed to the City Council. PL On-going 3.Permit Expiration. Construction or use shall commence within one (1) year of Permit approval or the SDR Permit shall lapse and become null and void. If there is a dispute as to whether the SDR Permit has expired, the City may hold a noticed public hearing to determine the matter. Such a determination may be processed concurrently with revocation proceedings in appropriate circumstances. If the SDR Permit expires, a new PL One Year After Effective Date 19 Attachment 1 Page 5 of 36 application must be made and processed according to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 4.Time Extension. The Director of Community Development may, upon the Applicant’s written request for an extension of approval prior to expiration, and upon the determination that any Conditions of Approval remain adequate to assure that applicable findings of approval will continue to be met, grant a time extension of approval for a period not to exceed 12 months. The Director of Community Development may grant a maximum of two extensions of approval, and additional extensions may be granted by the original decision maker. PL Prior to Expiration Date 5.Compliance. The Applicant/Property Owner shall operate this use in compliance with the Conditions of Approval of this SDR Permit, the approved plans and the regulations established in the Zoning Ordinance, City of Dublin Title 7 Public Works Ordinance, which includes the Grading Ordinance, the City of Dublin Public Works Standards and Policies, the most current requirements of the State Code Title 24 and the Americans with Disabilities Act with regard to accessibility, and all building and fire codes and ordinances in effect at the time of building permit. Any violation of the terms or conditions specified may be subject to enforcement action. Any violation of the terms or conditions specified may be subject to enforcement action. PL On-going 6.Modifications. Modifications or changes to this SDR Permit approval may be considered by the Community Development Director if the modifications or changes proposed comply with Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) Section 8.104.100. PL On-going 7.Revocation of Permit. The SDR Permit approval shall be revocable for cause in accordance with DMC Section 8.96.020.I. Any violation of the terms or conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation. PL On-going 8.Requirements and Standard Conditions. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with applicable City of Dublin Fire Prevention Bureau, Dublin Public Works Department, Dublin Building Department, Dublin Police Services, Alameda County Flood Control District Zone 7, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, Alameda County Public and Various Building Permit Issuance 20 Attachment 1 Page 6 of 36 Environmental Health, Dublin San Ramon Services District and the California Department of Health Services requirements and standard conditions. Prior to issuance of building permits or the installation of any improvements related to this project, the Applicant/Developer shall supply written statements from each such agency or department to the Planning Department, indicating that all applicable conditions required have been or will be met. 9.Required Permits. The Applicant/Developer shall obtain all permits required by other agencies including, but not limited to Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Caltrans and provide copies of the permits to the Public Works Department. PW Building Permit Issuance and Grading Permit Issuance 10.Fees. The Applicant/Developer shall pay all applicable fees in effect at the time of building permit issuance, including, but not limited to, Planning fees, Building fees, Traffic Impact Fees, TVTC fees, Dublin San Ramon Services District fees, Public Facilities fees, Dublin Unified School District School Impact fees, Fire Facilities Impact fees, Alameda County Flood and Water Conservation District (Zone 7) Drainage and Water Connection fees; or any other fee that may be adopted and applicable. Various Building Permit Issuance 11.Indemnification. The Applicant/Developer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin and its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Dublin or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City of Dublin or its advisory agency, appeal board, Planning Commission, City Council, Community Development Director, Zoning Administrator, or any other department, committee, or agency of the City to the extent such actions are brought within the time period required by Government Code Section 66499.37 or other applicable law; provided, however, that the Applicant’s/Developer's duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold harmless shall be subject to the City's promptly notifying the Applicant/Developer of any said claim, action, or ADM On-going 21 Attachment 1 Page 7 of 36 proceeding and the City's full cooperation in the defense of such actions or proceedings. 12.Clarification of Conditions.In the event that there needs to be clarification to the Conditions of Approval, the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer have the authority to clarify the intent of these Conditions of Approval to the Applicant/Developer without going to a public hearing. The Director of Community Development and the City Engineer also have the authority to make minor modifications to these conditions without going to a public hearing in order for the Applicant/Developer to fulfill needed improvements or mitigations resulting from impacts to this project. PL, PW On-going 13.Clean-up. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for clean-up and disposal of project related trash to maintain a safe, clean and litter-free site. PL On-going 14.Controlling Activities. The Applicant/Property Owner shall control all activities on the project site so as not to create a nuisance to the existing or surrounding businesses and residences. PL On-going 15.Construction Trailer.The Applicant/Developer shall obtain a Temporary Use Permit prior to the establishment of any construction trailer, storage shed, or container units on the Project site. PL Establishme nt of the Temporary Use 16.Equipment Screening. All electrical equipment, fire risers, and/or mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view by landscaping and/or architectural features and that electrical transformers are either underground or architecturally screened. Any roof-mounted equipment shall be completely screened from adjacent street view by materials architecturally compatible with the building and to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. The Building Permit plans shall show the location of all equipment and screening for review and approval by the Community Development Director. PL Building Permit Issuance PLANNING –PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS 17.Final Landscape and Irrigation Plan. Plans shall comply with DMC Chapter 8.72 and be generally consistent with the project plans attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A Final Landscape and PL Building Permit Issuance 22 Attachment 1 Page 8 of 36 Irrigation Plan prepared and stamped by a State licensed landscape architect or registered engineer shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Director. 18.Water Efficient Landscaping Regulations. The Applicant/Developer shall meet all requirements of the City of Dublin's Water-Efficient Landscaping Regulations contained in DMC Chapter 8.88 and submit written documentation to the Public Works Department (in the form of a Landscape Documentation Package and other required documents) that the development conforms to the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance. PL Building Permit Issuance 19.Landscape Edges. Concrete curbs or bands shall be used at the edges of all planters and paving surfaces, unless otherwise defined differently. The design width and depth of the concrete edge shall be to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director and City Engineer. PL Building Permit Issuance 20.Maintenance of Landscape. All landscape areas on the site shall be enhanced and properly maintained at all times. Any proposed or modified landscaping to the site, including the removal or replacement of trees, shall require prior review and written approval from the Community Development Director. PL On-going 21.Project Signage. Signage is not part of this approval and the applicant shall work with the City to design project signage that is consistent with Master Sign Program for the shopping center. Prior to occupancy, a building permit for signage shall be applied for with the Building and Safety Division. PL Prior to Occupancy BUILDING AND SAFETY 22.Building Codes and Ordinances. All project construction shall conform to all building codes and ordinances in effect at the time of building permit. B Through Completion 23.Racking and other furniture items. Racks, refrigerators, freezers, cooler cases and other non- moveable items require building permits. If the scoping of the drawings includes the above items, sufficient information shall be included in the drawings for permitting and inspection. Otherwise separate building permits will be required. B Through Completion 24.Construction Drawings. Construction plans shall be fully dimensioned (including building elevations) accurately drawn (depicting all existing and B Issuance of Building Permits 23 Attachment 1 Page 9 of 36 proposed conditions on site), and prepared and signed by a California licensed Architect or Engineer. All structural calculations shall be prepared and signed by a California licensed Architect or Engineer. The site plan, landscape plan and details shall be consistent with each other. 25.Building Permits. To apply for building permits, Applicant/Developer shall submit electronic drawings for plan check. An annotated copy of the Conditions of Approval shall be included with the submittal. The notations shall clearly indicate how all Conditions of Approval will or have been complied with. Construction plans will not be accepted without the annotated resolutions attached to each set of plans. Applicant/Developer will be responsible for obtaining the approvals of all participation non-City agencies prior to the issuance of building permits. B Issuance of Building Permits 26.As-Built Drawings.All revisions made to the building plans during the project shall be incorporated into an “As Built” electronic file and submitted prior to the issuance of the final occupancy. B Occupancy 27. Addressing a) Address signage shall be provided as per the Dublin Commercial Security Code. b) Address will be required on all doors leading to the exterior of the building. Addresses shall be illuminated and be able to be seen from the street, 4 inches in height minimum. Applicant shall file for a change of address for the warehouse currently addressed as 6600 Golden Gate Drive B Prior to Permitting Prior to Occupancy Prior to Permitting 28.Engineer Observation. The Engineer of record shall be retained to provide observation services for all components of the lateral and vertical design of the building, including nailing, hold-downs, straps, shear, roof diaphragm and structural frame of building. A written report shall be submitted to the City Inspector prior to scheduling the final frame inspection. B Prior to Scheduling the Final Frame Inspection 24 Attachment 1 Page 10 of 36 29.60-Foot No Build Covenant. Pursuant to Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.32.130, the owner shall file with the Building Official a modification to the Covenant and Agreement Regarding Maintenance of Yards for an Oversized Building binding such owner, his heirs, and assignees, to set aside a 60- foot required yard as unobstructed space having no improvements. (Outdoor seating area is allowed in the no build area, provided all material used in this area is non-combustible.) After execution by the owner and Building Official, such covenant shall be recorded in the Alameda County Recorder’s Office, and shall continue in effect so long as an oversized building remains or unless otherwise released by authority of the Chief Building Official. B Prior to Permitting 30.60-Foot No Build Covenant –Existing. Existing (latest version) and Proposed location of the No Build Covenant areas shall be shown on the plans. B Prior to Permitting 31.Trash Enclosure. The location of the trash enclosure in within an existing 60-foot No Build Easement. Easement shall be modified to permit the enclosure. B Prior to Permitting 32.Foundation. Geotechnical Engineer for the soils report shall review and approve the foundation design. A letter shall be submitted to the Building Division on the approval. B Prior to Permit Issuance 33.Air Conditioning Units. Air conditioning units and ventilation ducts shall be screened from public view with materials compatible to the main building. B Occupancy of Building 34.Plumbing Fixture Count. The plumbing fixture count (e.g., water closets, lavatories, urinals, drinking fountains) shall meet the minimum requirements for the use as regulated by the CA Plumbing Code. B Prior to Permitting 35.Solar Zone –CA Energy Code. Show the location of the Solar Zone on the site plan. Detail the orientation of the Solar Zone. This condition of approval will be waived if the project meets the exceptions provided in the CA Energy Code. B Through Completion 36.Accessible Parking. The required number of parking stalls, the design and location of the accessible parking stalls shall be as required by the CA Building Code, Chapter 11-B. B Through Completion 37.Green Parking. The design and number of clean air/ EV ready stalls shall be as required by the CA Green Building Standards Code. B Through Completion 25 Attachment 1 Page 11 of 36 38.Retaining Walls. All retaining walls over 30 inches in height and adjacent to a walkway shall be provided with guardrails. Retaining walls with a surcharge and retaining walls over 36 inches in height shall obtain permits and inspections from the Building & Safety Division. B Through Completion 39.Accessory Structures. Building permits are required for all trash enclosures and associated amenities / structures and are required to meet the accessibility and building codes. B Through Completion 40.Temporary Fencing. Temporary construction fencing shall be installed along perimeter of all exterior work under construction and exterior storage of construction material. B Through Completion 41.Copies of Approved Plans. Applicant shall provide City with one reduced (1/2 size) copy of the City of Dublin stamped approved plan. B 30 Days After Permit and Each Revision Issuance FIRE PREVENTION 42.No fire service lines shall pass beneath buildings.F Approval of Improvement Plans 43.Fire Apparatus Access Road Fire department access requirements are to be met. All fire apparatus access road shall be with an approved all-weathered surface and capable of supporting imposed load of 75,000 lbs. F Approval of Improvement Plans 44.Fire Hydrants All existing and proposed fire hydrants shall comply with the requirements in CFC 507.5. F Approval of Improvement Plans 45.New Fire Sprinkler System & Monitoring Requirements In accordance with The Dublin Fire Code, fire sprinklers shall be installed in the building. The system shall be in accordance with the NFPA 13, the CA Fire Code and CA Building Code. Plans and specifications showing detailed mechanical design, cut sheets, listing sheets and hydraulic calculations shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval and permit prior to installation. This may be a deferred submittal. a)Sprinkler Plans. (Deferred Submittal Item).Submit detailed mechanical drawings of all sprinkler modifications, including cut sheets, listing sheets and F Occupancy 26 Attachment 1 Page 12 of 36 calculations to the Fire Department for approval and permit prior to installation. b) All sprinkler system components shall remain in compliance with the applicable N.F.P.A. 13 Standard, the CA Fire Code and the CA Building Code. c)Underground Plans.(Deferred Submittal Item).Submit detailed shop drawings for the fire water supply system, including cut sheets, listing sheets and calculations to the Fire Department for approval and permit prior to installation. All underground and fire water supply system components shall be in compliance with the applicable N.F.P.A. 13, 24, 20, 22 Standards, the CA Fire Code and the CA Building Code. The system shall be hydrostatically tested and inspected prior to being covered. Prior to the system being connected to any fire protection system, a system flush shall be witnessed by the Fire Department. d)Central Station Monitoring. Automatic fire extinguishing systems installed within buildings shall have all control valves and flow devices electrically supervised and maintained by an approved central alarm station. Zoning and annunciation of central station alarm signals shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval. Fire Protection Equipment shall be identified with approved signs constructed of durable materials, permanently installed and readily visible. 46.Fire Access During Construction. a)Fire Access. Access roads, turnaround, pullouts, and fire operation areas are fire lanes and shall be maintained clear and free of obstructions, including the parking of vehicles. b)Entrances.Entrances to job sites shall not be blocked, including after hours, other than by approved gates/barriers that provide for emergency access. c)Site Utilities.Site utilities that would require the access road to be dug up or made F During Construction 27 Attachment 1 Page 13 of 36 impassible shall be installed prior to construction commencing. d) Entrance flare, angle of departure, width, turning radii, grades, turnaround, vertical clearances, road surface, bridges/crossings, gates/key-switch, within a 150-foot distance to Fire Lane shall be maintained. e)Personnel Access. Route width, slope, surface, and obstructions must be considered for the approved route to furthermost portion of the exterior wall. All-weather access. Fire access is required to be all-weather access. Show on the plans the location of the all-weather access and a description of the construction. Access roads must be designed to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus. 47.Fire Alarm System Required A Fire Alarm System in conformance with the Dublin Fire Code is required shall be installed throughout the building so as to provide full property protection, including combustible concealed spaces, as required by NFPA 72. The system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72, CA Fire, Building, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes. If the system is intended to serve as an evacuation system, compliance with the horn/strobe requirements for the entire building must also be met. All automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be interconnected to the fire alarm system so as to activate an alarm if activated and to monitor control valves. Delayed egress locks shall meet requirements of C.F.C. a)Fire Alarm Plans. (Deferred Submittal Item). Submit detailed drawings of the fire alarm system, including floor plan showing all rooms, device locations, ceiling height and construction, cut sheets, listing sheets and battery and voltage drop calculations to the Fire Department for review and permit prior to the installation. Where employee work areas have audible alarm coverage, circuits shall be initially designed with a minimum 20 percent spare capacity for F Occupancy 28 Attachment 1 Page 14 of 36 adding appliances to accommodate hearing impaired employees. b)Central Station Monitored Account. Automatic fire alarm systems shall be monitored by an approved central alarm station. Zoning and annunciation of central station alarm signals shall be approved by the Fire Department. c)Qualified Personnel.The system shall be installed, inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 72. Only qualified and experienced persons shall perform this work. Examples of qualified individuals are those who have been factory trained and certified or are NICET Fire Alarm Certified. Inspection & Testing Documentation. Performance testing of all initiating & notification devices in the presence of the Fire Inspector shall occur prior to final of the system. Upon this inspection, proof that the specific account is UL Certificated must be provided to the Fire Inspector. 48.Fire Extinguishers. Extinguishers shall be visible and unobstructed. Signage shall be provided to indicate fire extinguisher locations. The number and location of extinguishers shall be shown on the plans. Additional fire extinguishers maybe required by the fire inspector. Fire extinguisher shall meet a minimum classification of 2A 10BC. Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less shall be mounted no higher than five feet above the floor measured to the top of the extinguisher. Extinguishers shall be inspected monthly and serviced by a licensed concern annually. F Occupancy 49.FD Building Key Box. Building Access. A Fire Department Key Box shall be installed at the main entrance to the Building. Note these locations on the plans. The key box should be installed approximately 5 1/2 feet above grade. The box shall be sized to hold the master key to the facility as well as keys for rooms not accessible by the master key. Specialty keys, such as the fire alarm control box F Occupancy 29 Attachment 1 Page 15 of 36 key and elevator control keys shall also be installed in the box. The key box door and necessary keys are to be provided to the fire inspector upon the final inspection. The inspector will then lock the keys into the box. 50.Means of Egress. Exit signs shall be visible and illuminated with emergency lighting when building is occupied. F Occupancy 51.Maximum Occupant Load. Posting of room capacity is required for any occupant load of 50 or more persons. Submittal of a seating plan on 8.5” x 11” paper is required prior to final occupancy. F Occupancy 52.Interior Finish. Wall and ceiling interior finish material shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of the California Fire Code. Interior finishes will be field verified upon final inspection. If the product is not field marked and the marking visible for inspection, maintain the products cut-sheets and packaging that show proof of the products flammability and flame-spread ratings. Decorative materials shall be fire retardant. F Occupancy 53.General Inspection. Upon inspection of the work for which this submittal was provided, a general inspection of the business and site will be conducted. F Occupancy 54.Addressing. Addressing shall be illuminated or in an illuminated area. The address characters shall be contrasting to their background. If address is placed on glass, the numbers shall be on the exterior of the glass and a contrasting background placed behind the numbers. Building Address. The building shall be provided with all addresses or the assigned address range so as to be clearly visible from either direction of travel on the street the address references. The address characters shall not be less than five inches in height by one-inch stroke. Larger sizes may be necessary depending on the setbacks and visibility. Multi-Tenants. Where a building has multiple tenants, address shall also be provided near the main entrance door of each tenant space. The address shall be high enough on the building to be clearly visible from the driveway, street, or parking F Occupancy of any building 30 Attachment 1 Page 16 of 36 area it faces even when vehicles are parked in front of the tenant space. The address shall not be less than five inches in height with a ½-inch stroke. 55.Main Entrance Hardware Exception. It is recommended that all doors be provided with exit hardware that allows exiting from the egress side even when the door is in the locked condition. However, an exception for A-3, B, F, M, S occupancies and all churches does allow key- locking hardware (no thumb-turns) on the main exit when the main exit consists of a single door or pair of doors. When unlocked the single door or both leaves of a pair of doors must be free to swing without operation of any latching device. A readily visible, durable sign on or just above the door stating “This door to remain unlocked whenever the building is occupied” shall be provided. The sign shall be in letters not less than 1 inch high on a contrasting background. This use of this exception may be revoked for cause. F Occupancy 56.Automatic Shutoffs for Ducts Air moving systems supplying air in excess of 2,000 cubic feet per minute to enclosed spaces within buildings shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff. Automatic shutoff shall be accomplished by interrupting the power source of the air moving equipment upon detection of smoke in the main supply air duct served by such equipment. Smoke detectors shall be labeled by an approved agency approved and listed by California State Fire Marshal for air duct installation and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s approved installation instructions. Duct detectors shall be accessible for cleaning by providing access doors. Duct detector location shall be permanently and clearly identified. F Occupancy 57.Hood & Duct Fire Extinguishing System & K Fire Extinguisher. In accordance with the Fire Code, a ventilating hood and duct system shall be provided in accordance with the Mechanical Code for commercial-type food heat-processing equipment that produces grease- laden vapors. An automatic fire extinguishing F Occupancy 31 Attachment 1 Page 17 of 36 system shall protect the hood and duct system and the cooking appliances below. Plans and specifications showing detailed mechanical design of fire protection system shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and permit. a) Installation and maintenance of such systems shall comply with the Fire Code manufacture’s instructions, and the applicable NFPA. Standard. b) A fire extinguisher with a minimum “K” rating is required to be located within 30’ of equipment or next to the manual pull- station for the extinguishing system. The location of such shall be approved and in the direction of egress. (NOTE –more than four fryers requires additional “K” rated extinguisher c) Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be interconnected to fuel or current supply for the cooking operation and arranged to shut off all equipment under the hood when the system is activated. d) In buildings protected by a fire alarm or monitoring system, the activation of the fire system shall activate an alarm. The central station monitoring service shall be either certificated or placarded as defined in N.F.P.A. 72. e) Unless a steel or tempered glass baffle plate at least 8-inches high is provided between appliances, deep fat fryers shall be installed at least 16-inces from the surface flames of adjacent equipment. Permanent and durable markings shall be provided on adjacent walls and/or floors to clearly indicate the proper position of cooking equipment protected by automatic fire extinguishing systems. The misalignment of cooking equipment can cause the system nozzles to miss the cooking surface. 32 Attachment 1 Page 18 of 36 58.Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area Hazardous Materials Provide an inventory statement (HMIS) for any / all hazardous materials for approval of process / storage / handling requirements. Project shall meet the requirements of the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health as Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA). Provide to CUPA the Material Safety Data Sheets, Hazardous Materials Business Plan and all required documentation for permitting process. Contact Alameda County Health services at (510) 567-6780 Hazardous Materials Management Plan Provide facility site plan showing storage and use areas, maximum amount of material stored or used in each area, container sizes, storage arrangement including the location and dimensions of aisles. Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement Provide permit application with Chemical name, trade names, hazardous ingredients, hazard classification, MSDS, U.N. and C.A.S. number, maximum quantity on-site at one time, storage conditions related to the storage type, temperature and pressure. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control shall be in accordance with CFC. F Building Permit Issuance 59.Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition A. Clearance to combustibles from temporary heating devices shall be maintained. Devices shall be fixed in place and protected from damage, dislodgement, or overturning in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. B. Smoking shall be prohibited except in approved areas. Signs shall be posted “NO SMOKING” in a conspicuous location in each structure or location in which smoking is prohibited. F Ongoing during construction and demolition 33 Attachment 1 Page 19 of 36 C. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall be removed from buildings at the end of each shift of work. Flammable and combustible liquid storage areas shall be maintained clear of combustible vegetation and waste materials. PUBLIC WORKS –GENERAL CONDITIONS 60.Conditions of Approval. Applicant/Developer shall comply with the City of Dublin Public Works Standard Conditions of Approval contained below (“Standard Condition”) unless specifically modified by Project Specific Conditions of Approval below. PW On-going 61.Compliance. Applicant/Developer shall comply with the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinances, City of Dublin Title 7 Public Works Ordinance, which includes the Grading Ordinance, the City of Dublin Public Works Standards and Policies, the most current requirements of the State Code Title 24 and the Americans with Disabilities Act with regard to accessibility, and all building and fire codes and ordinances in effect at the time of building permit. All public improvements constructed by Applicant/Developer and to be dedicated to the City are hereby identified as “public works” under Labor Code section 1771. Accordingly, Applicant/Developer, in constructing such improvements, shall comply with the Prevailing Wage Law (Labor Code. Sects. 1720 and following). PW On-going 62.Clarifications and Changes to the Conditions. In the event that there needs to be clarification to these Conditions of Approval, the City Engineer has the authority to clarify the intent of these Conditions of Approval to the Applicant/Developer without going to a public hearing. The City Engineer also has the authority to make minor modifications to these conditions without going to a public hearing in order for the Applicant/Developer to fulfill needed improvements or mitigations resulting from impacts of this project. PW On-going 63.Hold Harmless/Indemnification. The Applicant/Developer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin and its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Dublin or its advisory agency, appeal board, Planning Commission, City PW On-going 34 Attachment 1 Page 20 of 36 Council, Community Development Director, Zoning Administrator, or any other department, committee, or agency of the City to the extent such actions are brought within the time period required by Government Code Section 66499.37 or other applicable law: provided, however, that the Applicant/Developer’s duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold harmless shall be submitted to the City promptly notifying or proceeding and the City’s full cooperation in the defense of such actions or proceedings. 64.Fees. The Applicant/Developer shall pay all applicable fees in effect at the time of building permit issuance, including, but not limited to: Planning fees; Building fees; Dublin San Ramon Services District fees; Public Facilities fees; Transportation Impact Fees; City of Dublin Fire fees; Noise Mitigation fees; Inclusionary House In- Lieu fees; Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District fees. Various Depts Grading Permit or Building Permit Issuance 65.Zone 7 Impervious Surface Fees. The Applicant/Developer shall complete a “Zone 7 Impervious Surface Fee Application” and submit an accompanying exhibit for review by the Public Works Department. Fees generated by this application will be due at issuance of Building Permit. PW Grading Permit or Building Permit Issuance PUBLIC WORKS –AGREEMENTS 66.Stormwater Management Maintenance Agreement. Property Owner shall enter into an Agreement with the City of Dublin that guarantees the property owner’s perpetual maintenance obligation for all stormwater management measures installed as part of the project, including those on-site and within the public Rights of Way. In addition to stormwater management measures, drainage v-ditches, mitigation areas, and existing wetlands shall be included for reference, as applicable. Said Agreement is required pursuant to Provision C.3 of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit, Order No. R2-2022-0018 Said permit requires the City to provide verification and assurance that all treatment devices will be properly operated and maintained. The Agreement shall be recorded against the property and shall run with the land. PW Approval of Sitework Permit 35 Attachment 1 Page 21 of 36 PUBLIC WORKS –PERMITS AND BONDS 67.Encroachment Permit. Applicant/Developer shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department for all construction activity within the public right-of-way. At the discretion of the City Engineer an encroachment permit for work specifically included in an Improvement Agreement may not be required. PW Permit Issuance 68.Grading Permit. Applicant/Developer shall obtain a Grading Permit from the Public Works Department for all grading. PW Permit Issuance 69.Security.Applicant/Developer shall provide faithful performance security to guarantee the improvements, as well as payment security, as determined by the City Engineer. The performance security shall remain in effect until one year after final inspection. PW Permit Issuance 70.Permits from Other Agencies. Applicant/Developer shall obtain all permits and/or approvals required by other agencies including, but not limited to: Army Corps of Engineers US Fish and Wildlife Regional Water Quality Control Board Federal Emergency Management Agency California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 (Zone 7) PW Permit Issuance PUBLIC WORKS -SUBMITTALS 71.Improvement Plan Submittal Requirements.All submittals of plans shall comply with the requirements of the “City of Dublin Public Works Department Improvement Plan Submittal Requirements”, the “City of Dublin Improvement Plan Review Check List,” and current Public Works and industry standards. A complete submittal of PW Grading Permit Issuance 36 Attachment 1 Page 22 of 36 improvement plans shall include all civil improvements, joint trench, street lighting and on- site safety lighting, landscape plans, and all associated documents as required. Applicant/Developer shall not piecemeal the submittal by submitting various components separately. 72.Improvement Plan Requirements from Other Agencies. Applicant/Developer will be responsible for submittals and reviews to obtain the approvals of all participating non-City agencies, including but not limited to: the Alameda County Fire Department and the Dublin San Ramon Services District. PW Grading Permit Issuance 73.Composite Exhibit. Construction plan set shall include a Composite Exhibit showing all site improvements, utilities, landscaping improvements and trees, etc. to be constructed to ensure that there are no conflicts among the proposed and existing improvements. PW Grading Permit Issuance 74.Geotechnical Report. Applicant/Developer shall submit a Design Level Geotechnical Report, which includes street pavement sections, grading and additional information and/or clarifications as determined by the City Engineer. PW Grading Permit Issuance 75.Ownership and Maintenance of Improvements. Applicant/Developer shall submit an Ownership and Maintenance Exhibit for review and approval by Planning Division and Public Works Department. Terms of maintenance are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. PL, PW Grading Permit Issuance 76.Building Pads, Slopes and Walls. Applicant/Developer shall provide the Public Works Department with a letter from a registered civil engineer or surveyor stating that the building pads have been graded to within 0.1 feet of the grades shown on the approved Grading Plans, and that the top & toe of banks and retaining walls are at the locations shown on the approved Grading Plans. PW Acceptance of Improvement s 77.Approved Plan Files. Applicant/Developer shall provide the Public Works Department a PDF format file of approved site plans, including grading, improvement, landscaping & irrigation, joint trench and lighting. PW Grading Permit Issuance 78.Master Files. Applicant/Developer shall provide the Public Works Department a digital vectorized file of the “master” files for the project, in a format PW Acceptance of 37 Attachment 1 Page 23 of 36 acceptable to the City Engineer. Digital raster copies are not acceptable. The digital vectorized files shall be in AutoCAD 14 or higher drawing format. All objects and entities in layers shall be colored by layer and named in English. All submitted drawings shall use the Global Coordinate System of USA, California, NAD 83 California State Plane, Zone III, and U.S. foot. Improvement s 79.Environmental Services Files. Applicant/Developer shall provide to the Public Works Department GIS shape files, provided in a format acceptable to the City, all MRP Provision C.3 stormwater features, trash capture devices, mitigation measures, wetlands, v-ditches and public waste containers. PW/ESD Acceptance of Improvement s 80.SB 1383 Compliance Reporting. To comply with SB 1383, applicant shall provide to the Public Works Department records indicating where SB 1383 compliant mulch or compost was applied in the project, the source and type of product, quantity of each product, and invoices demonstrating procurement. PW/ESD Acceptance of Improvement s / Certificate of Occupancy PUBLIC WORKS –EASEMENTS AND ACCESS RIGHTS 81.Dedications. The Applicant shall be responsible for dedication of all rights-of-way and easements required by these conditions or determined necessary by the City Engineer. PW Building Permit Issuance 82.Emergency Vehicle Access Easements. The Applicant/Developer shall dedicate Emergency Vehicle Access Easements (EVAE) over the clear pavement width of all drive aisles as required by the Alameda County Fire Department and City Engineer. PW Building Permit Issuance 83.Abandonment of Easements. Applicant/Developer shall obtain abandonment from all applicable public agencies of existing easements and rights-of-way within the project site that will no longer be used. Prior to completion of abandonment, the improvement plans may be approved if the Applicant/Developer can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that the abandonment process has been initiated. PW Building Permit Issuance 84.Acquisition of Easements. Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for obtaining all onsite and offsite easements, and/or obtain rights-of-entry from the adjacent property owners for any improvements PW Building Permit Issuance 38 Attachment 1 Page 24 of 36 not located on their property. The Applicant/Developer shall prepare all required documentation for dedication of all easements on- site and off-site. The easements and/or rights-of- entry shall be in writing and copies furnished to the Public Works Department. 85.Approval by Others. The Applicant/Developer will be responsible for submittals and reviews to obtain the approvals of all applicable non-City agencies. PW Building Permit Issuance PUBLIC WORKS -GRADING 86.Grading Plan. The Grading Plan shall be in conformance with the recommendation of the Geotechnical Report, the approved Site Development Review, and the City design standards & ordinances. In case of conflict between the soil engineer’s recommendation and the City ordinances, the City Engineer shall determine which shall apply. PW Grading Permit Issuance 87.Geotechnical Engineer Review and Approval. The Project Geotechnical Engineer shall be retained to review all final grading plans and specifications. The Project Geotechnical Engineer shall approve all grading plans prior to City approval. PW Grading Permit Issuance/ Sitework Permit 88.Grading Off-Haul.The disposal site and haul truck route for any off-haul dirt materials shall be subject to the review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit. If the Applicant/Developer does not own the parcel on which the proposed disposal site is located, the Applicant/Developer shall provide the City with a Letter of Consent signed by the current owner, approving the placement of off-haul material on their parcel. A Grading Plan may be required for the placement of the off-haul material. A Transportation Permit or Encroachment Permit may be required for the haul route, as determined by the City Engineer, which shall include a pre- and post-hauling survey of the pavement condition. Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for repairing damaged pavement due to hauling operations, as determined by the City Engineer. PW Grading Permit Issuance/ Sitework Permit 89.Erosion Control Plan. A detailed Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be included with the Grading Plan submittal. The plan shall include PW Grading Permit Issuance 39 Attachment 1 Page 25 of 36 detailed design, location, and maintenance criteria of all erosion and sedimentation control measures. The plan shall also address site housekeeping best management practices. 90.Demolition Plan. The Applicant/Developer’s Civil Engineer shall prepare a demolition plan for the project, which shall be submitted concurrent with the improvement plan package. The demolition plan shall address the following: Pavement demolition, including streetlights and landscaped median islands. Landscaping and irrigation Fencing to be removed and fencing to remain Any items to be saved in place and or protected, such as trees, water meters, sewer cleanouts, drainage inlets or backflow prevention devices. PW Grading Permit Issuance PUBLIC WORKS –STORM DRAINAGE & OTHER UTILITIES 91.On-site Storm Drain System. Storm drainage for the 10-year storm event shall be collected on-site and conveyed through storm drains to the public storm drain system. Show the size and location of existing and proposed storm drains and catch basins on the site plan. Show the size and location of public storm drain lines and the points of connection for the on-site storm drain system. PW Grading Permit Issuance 92.Overland Release. Grading and drainage shall be designed so that surplus drainage (above and beyond that of the 10-year storm event) not collected in site catch basins, is directed overland so as not to cause flooding of existing or proposed buildings. PW Grading Permit Issuance 93.Storm Drain Inlet Markers. All public and private storm drain inlets must be marked with storm drain markers that read: “No dumping, drains to creek,” and a note shall be shown on the improvement plans. The markers may be purchased from the Public Work Department. PW Acceptance of Improvement s 94.Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrant locations shall be approved by the Alameda County Fire Department. A raised reflector blue traffic marker shall be installed in the street opposite each hydrant, and shown on the signing & striping plan. PW Acceptance of Improvement s 95.Dry Utility Locations. All electric, telephone, cable TV, and communications utilities, shall be placed underground in accordance with the City policies PW Certificate of Occupancy or 40 Attachment 1 Page 26 of 36 and ordinances. All utilities shall be located and provided within public utility easements or public services easements and sized to meet utility company standards. Acceptance of Improvement s 96.Utility Vaults and Boxes. All utility vaults, boxes, and structures, unless specifically approved otherwise by the City Engineer, shall be underground and placed in landscaped areas and screened from public view. Landscape drawings shall be submitted to the City showing the location of all utility vaults, boxes, and structures and adjacent landscape features and plantings. The Joint Trench Plans shall be submitted along with the grading and/or improvement plans. PW Certificate of Occupancy or Acceptance of Improvement s PUBLIC WORKS-STREET IMPROVEMENTS 97.Public Improvements. The public improvements shall be constructed generally as shown on the Site Development Review. However, the approval of the Site Development Review is not an approval of the specific design of the drainage, traffic circulation, parking, stormwater treatment, sidewalks and street improvements. PW Grading Permit or Encroachme nt Permit Issuance 98.Public Improvement Conformance. All public improvements shall conform to the City of Dublin Standard Plans, current practices, and design requirements and as approved by the City Engineer. PW Grading Permit or Encroachme nt Permit Issuance 99.Public Street Slopes. Public streets shall be a minimum 1% slope with minimum gutter flow of 0.7% around bulb outs. PW Grading Permit or Encroachme nt Permit Issuance 100.Pavement Structural Sections. Asphalt concrete pavement sections within the public right-of-way shall be designed using the Caltrans method for flexible pavement design (including the asphalt factor of safety), an assumed R-Value of 5. Final pavement sections shall be based on the actual R- Value obtained from pavement subgrade. PW Grading Permit or Encroachme nt Permit Issuance 101.Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk. Applicant/Developer shall remove and replace damaged, hazardous, or nonstandard curb, gutter and sidewalk along the project frontage. Contact the Public Works Department to mark the existing curb, gutter and sidewalk that will need to be removed and replaced. PW Grading Permit or Encroachme nt Permit Issuance 41 Attachment 1 Page 27 of 36 102.Curb Ramps. City standard curb ramps are required at all intersections. All curb ramps shall include truncated domes, and meet the most current City and ADA design standards. Show curb ramp locations on the plans. Please note that all curb returns on public streets shall have directional or dual ADA ramps – one for each crosswalk and oriented to align parallel with the crosswalk. PW Grading Permit or Encroachme nt Permit Issuance 103.Visibility Triangle. All improvements within the sight visibility triangle at all intersections, including but not limited to walls and landscaping, shall be a maximum height of 30” from the roadway surface elevation at the nearest lane. PW Grading Permit or Encroachme nt Permit Issuance 104.Traffic Signing and Striping. Applicant/Developer shall install all traffic signage, striping, and pavement markings as required by the City Engineer. Signing plans shall show street name and stop signs and any other regulatory signage appropriate for the project. Striping plans shall show stop bars, lane lines and channelization as necessary. Striping plans shall distinguish between existing striping to be removed and new striping to be installed. All striping shall be thermoplastic. PW Grading Permit or Encroachme nt Permit Issuance PUBLIC WORKS -CONSTRUCTION 105.Erosion Control Implementation. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be implemented between October 1st and April 30th unless otherwise allowed in writing by the City Engineer. The Applicant/Developer will be responsible for maintaining erosion and sediment control measures for one year following the City’s acceptance of the improvements. PW Start of Construction and On- going 106.Archaeological Finds. If archaeological materials are encountered during construction, construction within 100 ft of these materials shall be halted until a professional Archaeologist certified by the Society of California Archaeology (SCA) or the Society of Professional Archaeology (SOPA) has had an opportunity to evaluate the significance of the find and suggest appropriate mitigation measures. PW Start of Construction and On- going 107.Construction Activities. Construction activities, including the idling, maintenance, and warming up of equipment, shall be limited to Monday through Friday, and non-City holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except as otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Extended hours or PW Start of Construction and On- going 42 Attachment 1 Page 28 of 36 Saturday work will be considered by the City Engineer on a case-by-case basis. Note that the construction hours of operation within the public right-of-way are more restrictive. 108.Temporary Fencing. Temporary construction fencing shall be installed along the construction work perimeter to separate the construction area from the public. All construction activities shall be confined within the fenced area. Construction materials and/or equipment shall not be operated/stored outside of the fenced area or within the public right-of-way unless approved in advance by the City Engineer. PW Start of Construction and On- going 109.Construction Noise Management Plan. Applicant/Developer shall prepare a construction noise management plan that identifies measures to minimize construction noise on surrounding developed properties. The plan shall include hours of construction operation, use of mufflers on construction equipment, speed limit for construction traffic, haul routes and identify a noise monitor. Specific noise management measures shall be provided prior to project construction. PW Start of Construction Implementati on, and On- going as needed 110.Traffic Control Plan. Closing of any existing pedestrian pathway and/or sidewalk during construction shall be implemented through a City- approved Traffic Control Plan and shall be done with the goal of minimizing the impact on pedestrian circulation. PW Start of Construction and On- going as needed 111.Construction Traffic Interface Plan. Applicant/Developer shall prepare a plan for construction traffic interface with public traffic on any existing public street. Construction traffic and parking may be subject to specific requirements by the City Engineer. PW Start of Construction; Implementati on, and On- going as needed 112.Pest Control. Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for controlling any rodent, mosquito, or other pest problem due to construction activities. PW On-going 113.Dust Control Measures. Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for watering or other dust- palliative measures to control dust as conditions warrant or as directed by the City Engineer. PW Start of Construction; Implementati on On-going as needed 114.Dust Control/Street Sweeping. The Applicant/Developer shall provide adequate dust control measures at all times during the grading and PW During Grading and Site Work 43 Attachment 1 Page 29 of 36 hauling operations. All trucks hauling export and import materials shall be provided with tarp cover at all times. Spillage of haul materials and mud- tracking on the haul routes shall be prevented at all times. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for sweeping of streets within, surrounding and adjacent to the project, as well as along the haul route, if it is determined that the tracking or accumulation of material on the streets is due to its construction activities. 115.Construction Traffic and Parking. All construction-related parking shall be off-street in an area provided by the Applicant/Developer. Construction traffic and parking shall be provided in a manner approved by the City Engineer. PW Start of Construction and On- going PUBLIC WORKS –EROSION CONTROL & STORMWATER QUALITY 116.Stormwater Treatment. Consistent with Provision C.3 of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) Order No. R2-2022-0018, the Applicant/Developer shall submit documentation including construction drawings demonstrating all stormwater treatment measures and hydromodification requirements as applicable are met. PW/ESD Grading Permit Issuance 117.Stormwater Source Control.All applicable structural and operational stormwater source controls shall be implemented. PW/ESD Grading/Site work Permit Issuance 118.Maintenance Access. Applicant shall design and construct maintenance access to all stormwater management measures. Maintenance access for equipment and personnel to overflow risers, cleanouts and other structures is required. The final number, location, width, and surfacing of maintenance access points from public or private streets is subject to the approval of the City Engineer. PW/ESD Grading Permit Issuance 119.Stormwater Management Plan. A final Stormwater Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. Approval is subject to the Applicant/Developer providing the necessary plans, details, and calculations that demonstrate the plan complies with the standards issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program. Landscape PW/ESD Building Permit Issuance and Grading Permit Issuance 44 Attachment 1 Page 30 of 36 Based Stormwater Management Measures shall be irrigated and meet WELO requirements. 120.SB 1383 Compliance. To comply with SB 1383 procurement requirements, all mulch and compost used in stormwater management measures and general landscape areas shall meet SB 1383 procurement requirements. Specifically, compost must be produced at a permitted composting facility; digestate, biosolids, manure and mulch do not qualify as compost. Eligible mulch must be derived from organic materials and be produced at a permitted transfer station, landfill, or composting facility. Examples of allowed compost include arbor mulch and composted mulch. PW/ESD Building Permit Issuance and Grading Permit Issuance 121.Trash Capture. The project must either demonstrate that on-site stormwater runoff flows to a regional trash capture device or ensure MRP full trash capture requirements are met though the installation of approved full trash capture devices or by entering into a trash maintenance agreement with the City. Specific details on the trash capture devices selected are required on the construction plan set demonstrating how MRP Provision C.10 (trash capture) requirements are met. A list of approved full trash capture devices may be found at the California Stormwater Quality Association website at the following link: https://www.casqa.org/resources/trash/certified- full-capture-system-trash-treatment-control- devices. Please note that lead time for trash capture device delivery can be substantial. The applicant/contractor shall plan accordingly. PW Building Permit Issuance and Grading Permit Issuance PUBLIC WORKS –ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS 122.Drive Aisle Width. The parking lot aisles shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide to allow for adequate onsite vehicle circulation for cars, trucks, and emergency vehicles. PW Grading Permit Issuance 123.Vehicle Parking. All on-site vehicle parking spaces shall conform to the following: a. All parking spaces shall be double striped using 4” white lines set 2 feet apart in accordance with City Standards and DMC 8.76.070.A.17. b. 12”-wide concrete step-out curbs shall be constructed at each parking space where PW Grading Permit Issuance 45 Attachment 1 Page 31 of 36 one or both sides abut a landscaped area or planter. c. Where wheel stops are shown, individual 6’ long wheel stops shall be provided within each parking space in accordance with City Standards. d. A minimum 2’ radius shall be provided at curb returns and curb intersections where applicable. e. Parking stalls next to walls, fences and obstructions to vehicle door opening shall be an additional 4’ in width per DMC 8.76.070.A.16. Landscaped strips adjacent to parking stalls shall be unobstructed in order to allow for a minimum 2- foot vehicular overhang at front of vehicles. 124.Onsite Signing and Striping Plan. A Traffic Signing and Striping Plan showing all proposed signing and striping within on-site parking lots and drive aisles, shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. PW Grading Permit or Encroachme nt Permit Issuance 125.Photometrics. The Applicant/Developer shall provide a complete photometrics plan for both onsite and frontage roadways. Include the complete data on photometrics, including the High, Average and Minimum values for illuminance and uniformity ratio. PW Grading Permit or Encroachme nt Permit Issuance 126.Project signs. All proposed project monument signs shall be placed on private property. Signs should be located outside of any easement areas unless specifically approved by the City Engineer. Any signage allowed to be located in an easement is subject to removal and replacement at the expense of the Developer/property owner if required by the easement holder. PW Grading Permit Issuance 127.Solid Waste Requirements. The Project must comply with all requirements in Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.98, including the following requirements: Install trash, recycling and organics collection containers in community congregation areas (e.g. at the entrances/exits of the store and other locations, as appropriate). Install trash, recycling and organics collection containers along public and private sidewalks. PW/ESD Building Permit or Site Work Permit Issuance 46 Attachment 1 Page 32 of 36 128.Cigarette butt collection. Install and appropriately site cigarette butt collection containers for employee and public use. PW/ESD Building Permit or Site Work Permit Issuance 129.Garbage truck access. The applicant shall provide plans and details on anticipated garbage truck access and routes, in addition to example set-out diagrams for waste carts/bins placement on garbage day demonstrating adequate space available for carts/bins. Carts and bins shall not block street or driveway access. On street parking must be considered (e.g., if on street parking is allowed, demonstrate that there is adequate space for parked cars and three-stream carts). PW/ESD Building Permit or Site Work Permit Issuance PUBLIC WORKS -SPECIAL CONDITIONS 130.Driveway at Dublin Boulevard. Construction drawings for improvements of the eastern driveway along Dublin Boulevard shall be submitted to the City concurrently with the first submittal of the building permit plans. Reconstruction of the eastern driveway shall be completed prior to building occupancy.Improvements shall include construction of accessible ramps at the west and east sides of the driveway connecting to the existing sidewalk at Dublin Boulevard, and modification of the driveway median to extend the median and provide an accessible path of travel through the median. The Applicant shall provide security to guarantee the improvements. Improvements shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. PW Building Permit Plan Submittal and Certificate of Occupancy 131.Traffic Analysis. Applicant/Developer shall comply with the findings of the Traffic Analysis prepared by Kittleson & Associates including improving the drive aisle that connects the project parking lot with St Patrick Way along the east side of the building. Improvements at a minimum should include centerline striping, ensuring proper sight distance at intersections with parking aisles and St Patrick Way, and pedestrian improvements to provide a safe pedestrian connection between the project and adjacent storage building. PW Building Permit or Site Work Permit Issuance 132.Landscape Areas.Construction plan set shall provide grading and drainage in all landscaped areas. PW Building Permit or Site Work 47 Attachment 1 Page 33 of 36 Permit Issuance 133.Concrete Step-Out.Construct an additional 6” step-out at landscaped areas adjacent to driver side and passenger side of parking stalls.PW Building Permit or Site Work Permit Issuance 134.Surface Slopes.Pavement surface slopes in parking lot shall not exceed 5% in any direction. PW Building Permit or Site Work Permit Issuance 135.Construction/Access on Adjacent Properties. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for obtaining written authorization for right-of-entry and construction of improvements on adjacent property sites. The Developer shall submit a copy of the written authorization to the City. PW Prior to construction 136.Street Restoration. A pavement treatment, such as slurry seal or grind and overlay, will be required within the public streets fronting the site as determined by the Public Works Department. The type and limits of the pavement treatment shall be determined by the City Engineer based upon the number and proximity of trench cuts, extent of frontage and median improvements, extent of pavement striping and restriping, excessive wear and tear/damage due to construction traffic, etc. PW Certificate of Occupancy or Acceptance of Improvement s 137.Stormwater Treatment. All stormwater treatment areas shall include an overflow inlet connected to the underground storm drain system.PW Building Permit or Site Work Permit Issuance 138.Waste Enclosure. The waste enclosure shall meet all of the requirements set forth within the Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.98, including but not limited to providing sewer and water hook-ups. The improvement plans and/or building permit plans shall show additional information demonstrating these requirements are met. A standard plan for the waste enclosure can be downloaded at https://dublin.ca.gov/341/Standard-Plans in the “Stormwater Measures” section. A pedestrian accessible path of travel shall be provided for employees from the building to the waste enclosure PW/ESD Building Permit Issuance and Sitework Permit Issuance 48 Attachment 1 Page 34 of 36 in conformance with current accessibility requirements. DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT 139.The regulations that apply to development projects are codified in: the Dublin San Ramon Services District Code; the DSRSD “Standard Procedures, Specifications and Drawings for Design and Installation of Water and Wastewater Facilities” as amended from time to time; all applicable DSRSD Master Plans and all DSRSD policies. Prior to issuance of any building permit, complete improvement plans shall be submitted to DSRSD that conform to the pertinent documents. DSRSD Building Permit Issuance 140.Planning and review fees, inspection fees, and fees associated with a wastewater discharge permit shall be paid to DSRSD in accordance with the rates and schedules and at time of payment as established in the DSRSD Code. Planning and review fees are due after the 1st submittal of plans. Construction Permit and Inspection Fees are due prior to the issuance of a Construction Permit. Capacity Reserve Fees are due before the water meter can be set or the connection to the sewer system. DSRSD Permit Submittal and Construction Permit Issuance 141.Prior to issuance of any building permit by the City; or any Building Permit or Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon Services District, all improvement plans for DSRSD facilities shall be signed by the District Engineer. Each drawing of improvement plans for DSRSD facilities shall contain a signature block for the District Engineer indicating approval of the sanitary sewer and/or water facilities shown. Prior to approval by the District Engineer, the applicant shall pay all required DSRSD fees, and provide an engineer’s estimate of construction costs for the sewer and water systems, a faithful performance bond, and a comprehensive general liability insurance policy in the amounts and forms that are acceptable to DSRSD. The applicant shall allow at least 15 working days for final improvement drawing review by DSRSD before signature by the District Engineer. DSRSD Building Permit Issuance or Construction Permit Issuance 142.All easement dedications for DSRSD facilities shall be by separate instrument irrevocably offered to DSRSD or by offer of dedication on the Final Map (if required). Prior to approval by the City for Recordation, the Final Map shall be submitted to DSRSD Building Permit Issuance or Construction 49 Attachment 1 Page 35 of 36 and approved by DSRSD for easement locations, widths, and restrictions. Permit Issuance 143.All mains shall be sized to provide sufficient capacity to accommodate future flow demands in addition to each development project's demand. Layout and sizing of mains shall be in conformance with DSRSD utility master planning. DSRSD Approval of Improvement Plans 144.Prior to approval by the City of a grading permit or a site development permit, the locations and widths of all proposed easement dedications for water and sewer lines shall be submitted to and approved by DSRSD. DSRSD Grading Permit Issuance 145.Water and sewer mains shall be located in public streets rather than in off-street locations to the fullest extent possible. If unavoidable, then sewer or water easements must be established over the alignment of each sewer or water main in an off- street or private street location to provide access for future maintenance and/or replacement. DSRSD Approval of Improvement Plans 146.Domestic and fire protection waterline systems for Tracts or Commercial Developments shall be designed to be looped or interconnected to avoid dead end sections in accordance with requirements of the DSRSD Standard Specifications and sound engineering practice. DSRSD Approval of Improvement Plans 147.Sewers shall be designed to operate by gravity flow to DSRSD’s existing sanitary sewer system. Pumping of sewage is discouraged and may only be allowed under extreme circumstances following a case by case review with DSRSD staff. Any pumping station will require specific review and approval by DSRSD of preliminary design reports, design criteria, and final plans and specifications. The DSRSD reserves the right to require payment of present worth 30 year operations and maintenance costs as well as other conditions within a separate agreement with the applicant for any project that requires a pumping station. DSRSD Approval of Improvement Plans 148.This project will be analyzed by DSRSD to determine if it represents additional water and/or sewer capacity demands on the District. Applicant will be required to pay all incremental capacity reserve fees for water and sewer services as required by the project demands. All capacity reserve fees must be paid prior to installation of a water meter for water. If a water meter is not DSRSD Building Permit Issuance or Construction Permit Issuance 50 Attachment 1 Page 36 of 36 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13 th day of December, 2022 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________ Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: ______________________________ Community Development Director required, the capacity reserve fee shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit. The District may not approve the building permit until capacity reserve fees are paid. 149.No sewer line or waterline construction shall be permitted unless the proper utility construction permit has been issued by DSRSD. A construction permit will only be issued after all of the items in Condition No. 2 have been satisfied. DSRSD Building Permit Issuance or Construction Permit Issuance 150.Above ground backflow prevention devices/double detector check valves shall be installed on fire protection systems connected to the DSRSD water main. The applicant shall collaborate with the Fire Department and with DSRSD to size and configure its fire system. DSRSD Approval of Improvement Plans 151.Any proposed irrigation for this project shall be designed for and connected to potable water. Unless explicitly stated otherwise by DSRSD, recycled water irrigation is unavailable for use for this project per DERWA recycled water moratorium Resolution No. 19-3 dated 3/24/2019. DSRSD Approval of Improvement Plans 152.If trash enclosures are required to drain to the sanitary sewer system, grease interceptors shall be installed within the trash enclosure area. The trash enclosure shall be roofed and graded to minimize rainwater or stormwater from entering the trash enclosure. DSRSD Building Permit Issuance or Construction Permit Issuance 51 Attachment 2 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 A-861 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Date: November 23, 2022 Project #: 25941 To: Pratyush Bhatia From: Aaron Elias & Mingmin Liu cc: This memorandum presents the findings of a transportation analysis conducted to review the proposed development of an H Mart located at 7884 Dublin Boulevard in Dublin, CA (Project). Key findings from the operations assessment include: All study intersections except the Project Entrance and Dublin Boulevard (intersection #3) were found to operate at an acceptable level for intersections within the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area. The Project was found to cause the westbound left turn movement at the Project Entrance and Dublin Boulevard intersection (worst movement for this two-way stop controlled intersection) to deteriorate to LOS F operations during both the PM and Saturday peak hours. The westbound left turn was also found to meet the peak hour signal warrant for the Saturday midday peak hour after implementation of the Project. As a result of the LOS F operations for the westbound left turn movement at the Project Entrance and Dublin Boulevard intersection, the 95th percentile queue was found to exceed the available turn storage for both the PM and Saturday peak hours. This has the potential to cause a left turn queue that can obstruct one of the through lanes on Dublin Boulevard westbound. The northbound left turn at the Regional Street and Dublin Boulevard intersections was also found to have 95th percentile queues exceeding the available storage with Project traffic added. This may cause obstruction of various commercial driveways located along Regional Street. Based on these findings, Kittelson concludes/recommends the following: 1. While the Project Entrance/Dublin Boulevard intersection was found to meet the peak hour signal warrant for Saturday midday, a signal is not recommended at this time since it would reduce the amount of queue storage available for the westbound left turn movement. A signal should be considered as the land across Dublin Boulevard is redeveloped if the intersection can be relocated further west to allow for more queue storage. 2. Closure of the westbound left turn into the Project Entrance would prevent the westbound left turn queues from blocking Dublin Boulevard, however, this is not recommended because it would likely move the queue blockage downstream to the westbound left turn at Regional Street and Dublin Boulevard. Attachment 3 74 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Project #: 25941 November 23, 2022 Page 2 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Oakland, California 3. Given the expansion of St Patrick Way to connect Regional Street and Golden Gate Drive, Kittelson recommends the Project be conditioned to improve the alley that connects the Project parking lot with St Patrick Way along the east side of the building. Improved access may reduce the number of vehicles using the Project Entrance driveway on Dublin Boulevard which would reduce the potential for westbound left queues to block westbound Dublin Boulevard. Improvements at a minimum should include centerline striping, ensuring proper sight distance at intersections with parking aisles and St Patrick Way. Consider the installation of a raised crosswalk between the H Mart and their storage building at 6600 Golden Gate Drive. This would improve the visibility of employees crossing between the two locations and reduce travel speeds along the alley adjacent to the building. 4. The addition of bicycle parking at the project may result in some mode shift that could reduce the project s overall trip generation improving operations for the Project Entrance/Dublin Boulevard intersection. It is recommended that the project be conditioned to provide bicycle parking per the California Green Building Code. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is proposing to occupy and make modifications to an existing tenant space at 7884 Dublin Boulevard in Dublin, CA (APN:941-1500-044-02) to include a new H Mart supermarket with food court area. The site would share access points and a parking lot with existing retail stores. According to the latest site plan, H Mart would occupy a retail space formally occupied by Orchard Supply Hardware and would expand the existing commercial building with 8,552 square feet of new building space, construct a new 3,187 square foot outdoor seating area, new trash enclosure, minor parking lot modifications, and remodel an existing 6,343 square foot warehouse building to be additional cold storage at 6600 Golden Gate Drive. The latest site plan provided to Kittelson and dated September 26, 2022, is shown in Figure 1. 75 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Project #: 25941 November 23, 2022 Page 3 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Oakland, California Figure 1: Proposed Site Plan 76 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Project #: 25941 November 23, 2022 Page 4 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Oakland, California LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM REVIEW Intersection operations using level of service (LOS) is no longer a metric that can be used to assess an impact under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). However, the operation of the transportation system near a Project is an important consideration to ensure a Project does not adversely affect traffic. Kittelson performed a local transportation system review to determine how the Project may affect nearby transportation facilities. Study Intersections & Data Collection One Project driveway and five intersections in the immediate vicinity of the Project were identified as study intersections based on a discussion with City staff. Table 1 lists the study intersections and control types and Figure 2 shows the study intersections in relation to the Project site. Table 1: Study Intersections Intersection Number Intersection Location Intersection Control 1 San Ramon Road & Dublin Boulevard Signalized 2 Regional Street & Dublin Boulevard Signalized 3 Shopping Center Entrance & Dublin Boulevard Two-Way Stop Controlled 4 Golden Gate Drive & Dublin Boulevard Signalized 5 Golden Gate Drive & St. Patrick Way All-Way Stop Controlled 6 Amador Plaza Road & Dublin Boulevard Signalized Multimodal intersection turning movement volumes were collected at the nearby intersections and the entrance driveway closest to the Project on Dublin Boulevard. Data were collected on Thursday, April 12, 2022 between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM and on Saturday, April 23, 2022 between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Data for some intersections were also available from a previous study in the PM peak period which were collected on Thursday, August 26, 2021. The weekday time periods represent the peak periods of the surrounding street network and coincide with H Mart peak period; the Saturday time period captures the peak period of weekend activity at H Mart and the adjacent retail stores. The collected data is provided in Appendix 1. The intersection volumes and lane configurations are provided in Appendix 2. 77 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 ^1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 2 Study Intersections Dublin, CA [0 960FeetStudy Intersections !1 San Ramon Road & Dublin Boulevard !2 Regional Street & Dublin Boulevard !3 Shopping Center Entrance & Dublin Boulevard !4 Golden Gate Drive & Dublin Boulevard !5 Golden Gate Drive & St. Patrick Way !6 Amador Plaza Road & Dublin Boulevard ^Project Location 78 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Project #: 25941 November 23, 2022 Page 6 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Oakland, California Trip Generation & Distribution Trip generation for the H Mart was estimated using rates published in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition. H Mart is a unique use in that it is both a grocery store and a food court. These two elements of the proposed project were calculated separately to allow for a better trip generation estimate. The existing 27,220 square foot building will be the grocery store component of the Project while the 8,552 square foot expansion will be the food court. Using the supermarket (ITE 850) and a fast casual restaurant (ITE 930) were completed with the estimated trip generation shown in Table 2. Many trips that arrive at a restaurant or grocery store are not net new trips meaning they are already driving around and decide to make a stop. These vehicles affect the vehicle movements at a project driveway but not at intersections located farther away since they are already on the road passing by the Project. Kittelson estimated the pass-by percentage using the ITE Manual. Grocery stores have an average pass-by percentage of 36%. While there are several different restaurant types where pass-by percentage is defined in the ITE Manual, fast casual dining is not. Therefore, Kittelson used the pass-by percentage for high-turnover sit-down restaurant since it has the lowest pass-by percentage at 43% of all the restaurant land uses. Table 3 shows the estimated number of pass-by trips while Table 4 shows the estimated number of net new trips because of taking the pass-by reduction. Trip distribution for the net new trips and to determine driveway access points for the pass-by trips was based on the distribution pattern from the collected intersection data. For example, 56% of Dublin Boulevard traffic was found to head eastbound during the PM peak hour so it was assumed that 56% of the Project trips would arrive from and depart in the eastbound direction on Dublin Boulevard. The distribution developed from the PM peak hour and Saturday peak hour data collection is shown in Figure 3. Appendix 3 shows the net new trips at each study intersection based on the distribution. Appendix 4 shows the resulting existing plus project volumes at each of the study intersections. 79 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Project #: 25941 November 23, 2022 Page 7 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Oakland, California Table 2: ITE Vehicle Trip Generation Estimate Description ITE ITE Description Size Unit Daily AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Saturday Peak Hour In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Grocery Store 850 Supermarket 27.22 KSF 2,554 46 32 78 122 122 244 138 137 275 Food Court 930 Fast Casual 8.552 KSF 831 6 6 12 59 48 107 153 126 279 Total: 3,385 52 38 90 181 170 351 291 263 554 Table 3: ITE Estimate of Pass-By Trips Description Reduction Daily AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Saturday Peak Hour In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Grocery Store 36% 919 17 11 28 44 44 88 50 49 99 Food Court 43% 357 3 2 5 25 21 46 66 54 120 Table 4: ITE Estimate of Net New Trips Description ITE ITE Description Size Unit Daily AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Saturday Peak Hour In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Grocery Store 850 Supermarket 27.22 KSF 1,635 29 21 50 78 78 156 88 88 176 Food Court 930 Fast Casual 8.552 KSF 474 3 4 7 34 27 61 87 72 159 Total: 2,109 32 25 57 112 105 217 175 160 335 80 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 ^1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 3 Trip Distribution Dublin, CA [0 960FeetStudy Intersections !1 San Ramon Road & Dublin Boulevard !2 Regional Street & Dublin Boulevard !3 Shopping Center Entrance & Dublin Boulevard !4 Golden Gate Drive & Dublin Boulevard !5 Golden Gate Drive & St. Patrick Way !6 Amador Plaza Road & Dublin Boulevard ^Project Location 81 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Project #: 25941 November 23, 2022 Page 9 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Oakland, California Operations Analysis To ascertain the existing traffic conditions and potential Project impacts, traffic operations were evaluated at the six study intersections. Level of service (LOS) was determined for each intersection for the following scenarios: Existing 2022 Conditions o Midweek PM Peak Hour o Saturday Midday Peak Hour Existing 2022 Plus Project Conditions o Midweek PM Peak Hour o Saturday Midday Peak Hour LOS describes the operating conditions experienced by users of a facility. LOS is a qualitative measure of the effect of several factors, including speed and travel time, traffic interruptions, freedom to maneuver, dri generally represent traffic volumes at less than roadway capacity, over capacity and/or experiencing significant delays. These conditions are generally described in Table 5. Intersection operations were evaluated using the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) 7th Edition methodology as implemented by the Vistro 2022 software. The HCM 7th Edition procedure calculates a volume weighted average delay in seconds per vehicle for each movement at a signalized and all-way stop controlled intersection and assigns a LOS designation based on the delay. LOS for a two-way stop controlled intersections is based on the average vehicle delay for the worst movement at the intersection. Level of Service Standards The operations findings were compared with the LOS standards identified in the City of Dublin Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines dated July 2021 which has the following criteria for intersections located within the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area: At a study, signalized intersection which is located within the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area, the project would cause the motor vehicle LOS to degrade to worse than LOS E (i.e., LOS F); At a study, signalized intersection for all areas where the level of service is LOS F, the project would cause: (a) the overall volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratio to increase 0.03 or more; or (b) the critical movement V/C ration to increase by 0.05 or more. At a study, unsignalized intersection which is located within the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area, the project would cause the motor vehicle LOS to degrade to worse than LOS E (i.e., 82 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Project #: 25941 November 23, 2022 Page 10 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Oakland, California LOS F) and after project completion satisfy the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) peak hour traffic signal warrant; At a study, unsignalized intersection where the motor vehicle level of service is operating below the LOS threshold, the project would add ten (10) or more vehicles to the critical movement and after project completion satisfy the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) peak hour traffic signal warrant. Table 5: Intersection Level of Service Definitions LOS Description of Traffic Conditions Average Delay per Vehicle (Seconds) Signalized Intersection Unsignalized Intersection A LOS A represents free-flow travel with excellent levels of comfort and convenience and the freedom to maneuver. 10.0 10.0 B LOS B has stable operating conditions, but the presence of other road users causes a noticeable, though slight, reduction in comfort, convenience, and maneuvering freedom. >10.0 and 20.0 >10.0 and 15.0 C LOS C has stable operating conditions, but the operation of individual users is substantially affected by the interaction with others in the traffic stream. >20.0 and 35.0 >15.0 and 25.0 D LOS D represents high-density, but stable flow. Users experience severe restriction in speed and freedom to maneuver, with poor levels of comfort and convenience. >35.0 and 55.0 >25.0 and 35.0 E LOS E represents operating conditions at or near capacity. Speeds are reduced to a low but relatively uniform value. Freedom to maneuver is difficult with users experiencing frustration and poor comfort and convenience. Unstable operation is frequent, and minor disturbances in traffic flow can cause breakdown conditions. >55.0 and 80.0 >35.0 and 50.0 F LOS F is used to define forced or breakdown conditions. This condition exists wherever the volume of traffic exceeds the capacity of the roadway. Long queues can form behind these bottleneck points with queued traffic traveling in a stop-and- go fashion. >80.0 >50.0 Source: Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., 2016 83 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Project #: 25941 November 23, 2022 Page 11 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Oakland, California Existing No Project Conditions The existing operations for the six study intersections during the weekday PM and Saturday midday peak hours are shown in Table 6. All intersections currently operate at LOS D or better, which meets the city requirements for intersections located in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area. Outputs from the Vistro operations analysis documenting these findings can be found in Appendix 5. Table 6: Existing Weekday PM, and Saturday Midday Level of Service # Intersection PM Peak Hour SAT Peak Hour V/C Delay LOS V/C Delay LOS 1 San Ramon Rd. & Dublin Blvd. 0.64 43.1 D 0.68 30.3 C 2 Regional Street & Dublin Blvd. 0.47 33.4 C 0.62 23.3 C 3 Project Entrance & Dublin Blvd. 0.39 27.6 D 0.45 22.2 C 4 Dublin Blvd. & Golden Gate Dr. 0.35 23.6 C 0.52 17.0 B 5 Golden Gate Dr. & St Patrick Wy. 0.33 9.5 A 0.18 8.4 A 6 Dublin Blvd & Amador Plaza Rd. 0.57 42.0 D 0.67 26.1 C Source: Kittelson & Associates, 2022 Notes: V/C = volume to capacity ratio; Delay is presented in seconds; LOS = level of service; TWSC = two-way stop controlled; AWSC = all-way stop controlled; V/C, delay, and LOS for TWSC intersection (#3) and AWSC intersection (#5) is taken from movement with highest delay value; Results Existing Plus Project Conditions Based on the trip generation and distribution analysis, project-generated vehicle trips were distributed to the study intersections and added to the existing volumes to determine the existing plus project peak hour volumes which are shown in Appendix 4. Table 7 and Table 8 show the traffic operations analysis findings comparison between the no project and plus project conditions for the weekday PM and Saturday midday peak hours, respectively. Appendix 6 provides the detailed calculation summary from the Vistro analysis program. Overall, most of the intersections would continue to operate at LOS E or better meeting the city requirements for both the PM and Saturday peak hours. The one exception is the Project Entrance driveway and Dublin Boulevard. The addition of Project traffic causes the westbound left turn movement from Dublin Boulevard into the shopping center to operate at LOS F in both the PM and Since this intersection also meets the peak hour signal warrant with the Project during the midday Saturday peak hour (Appendix 7), this exceeds the LOS standards set by the city. In addition to intersection operations, 95th percentile queues were also reviewed for the primary movements providing access into and out of the Project. These findings are shown in Table 9. Two queues were found to exceed the available storage because of the Project. The first is the northbound left turn at Regional Street and Dublin Boulevard. This left turn movement was found to exceed the available storage during the PM peak hour by about 230 feet and the Saturday peak hour by about 100 feet. Since this left turn movement was not found to operate at LOS F under the PM or Saturday peak 84 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Project #: 25941 November 23, 2022 Page 12 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Oakland, California hours, the queues are generally expected to clear each signal cycle, but the queue length may block driveways into the shopping center. The westbound left turn at the Project entrance on Dublin Boulevard was also found to exceed the available storage because of the Project. This left turn pocket is estimated at around 135 feet but the Project would result in queues of 143 feet and 246 feet for the PM and Saturday peak hours, respectively. This could potentially cause the blockage of one through lane on Dublin Boulevard westbound, especially during the Saturday midday peak hour, as the left turn queue exceeds the available storage. Table 7: Existing PM Peak Hour Operations with and without the Project # Intersection No Project Plus Project V/C Delay LOS V/C Delay LOS 1 San Ramon Rd. & Dublin Blvd. 0.64 43.1 D 0.66 43.8 D 2 Regional Street & Dublin Blvd. 0.47 33.4 C 0.55 37.0 D 3 Project Entrance & Dublin Blvd. 0.39 27.6 D 0.78 56.5 F 4 Dublin Blvd. & Golden Gate Dr. 0.35 23.6 C 0.36 23.3 C 5 Golden Gate Dr. & St Patrick Wy. 0.33 9.5 A 0.33 9.6 A 6 Dublin Blvd & Amador Plaza Rd. 0.57 42.0 D 0.58 41.8 D Source: Kittelson & Associates, 2022 Notes: V/C = volume to capacity ratio; Delay is presented in seconds; LOS = level of service; TWSC = two-way stop controlled; AWSC = all-way stop controlled; V/C, delay, and LOS for TWSC intersection (#3) and AWSC intersection (#5) is taken from movement with highest delay value; Results Table 8: Existing Saturday Peak Hour Operations with and without the Project # Intersection No Project Plus Project V/C Delay LOS V/C Delay LOS 1 San Ramon Rd. & Dublin Blvd. 0.68 30.3 C 0.72 32.5 C 2 Regional Street & Dublin Blvd. 0.62 23.3 C 0.69 28.3 C 3 Project Entrance & Dublin Blvd. 0.45 22.2 C 0.94 69.2 F 4 Dublin Blvd. & Golden Gate Dr. 0.52 17.0 B 0.53 17.1 B 5 Golden Gate Dr. & St Patrick Wy. 0.18 8.4 A 0.18 8.4 A 6 Dublin Blvd & Amador Plaza Rd. 0.67 26.1 C 0.69 27.1 C Source: Kittelson & Associates, 2022 Notes: V/C = volume to capacity ratio; Delay is presented in seconds; LOS = level of service; TWSC = two-way stop controlled; AWSC = all-way stop controlled; V/C, delay, and LOS for TWSC intersection (#3) and AWSC intersection (#5) is taken from movement with highest delay value; Results 85 7884 Dublin Boulevard H Mart Local Transportation Study Project #: 25941 November 23, 2022 Page 13 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Oakland, California Table 9: 95th Percentile Queue Length in Feet at Project Access Points # Intersection NBL NBR EBR WBL 2 Regional Street & Dublin Blvd. Storage 115 135 575 220 Existing PM 214 127 245 124 Existing PM Plus Project 343 117 294 124 Existing Sat 101 49 170 67 Existing Sat Plus Project 213 52 232 79 3 Project Entrance & Dublin Blvd. Storage - 125 690 135 Existing PM - 8 0 45 Existing PM Plus Project - 43 0 143 Existing Sat - 10 0 57 Existing Sat Pls Project - 59 0 246 Source: Kittelson & Associates, 2022 Results with gray background/bold text show 95th percentile queues exceeding the available storage. NBL = Northbound Left, NBR = Northbound Right, EBR = Eastbound Right, and WBL = Westbound Left 86 Appendix 1 Collected Data 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Appendix 2 Existing Volumes & Lane Configurations 100 101 102 103 Appendix 3 Net New Vehicle Trips 104 105 106 Appendix 4 Existing + Project Volumes 107 108 109 Appendix 5 Existing LOS Outputs 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 Appendix 6 Existing Plus Project LOS Output 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 Appendix 7 Peak Hour Signal Warrant 212 213 214 215 216