HomeMy WebLinkAbout110 Clarendon Road - Approval LetterCITY OF �URLINGAME
City Hall — 501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, California 94010-3997
June 29, 2007
Tina Cheng
110 Clarendon Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Ms. Cheng,
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Planning Division
PH: (650) 558-7250
FAX: (650) 696-3790
Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the May 29, 2007, Planning
Commission approval of your design review amendment became effective June 8, 2007. This
application was to allow for as-built changes to a previously approved new, singie family
dwelling and detached two-car garage at 110 Clarendon Road, zoned R-1.
The May 29, 2007 minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved
with the following conditions:
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning
Department date stamped May 17, 2007, revised site plan, revised building elevations
and revised garage plan; date stamped August 16, 2006, landscape plan; date stamped
June 13, 2006, floor plans, roof plan and floor area calculations; and date stamped April
25, 2006, Boundary and Topographic Survey; and that any changes to the footprint or
floor area of the buiiding shall require and amendment to this permit;
2. that the second opening with grill shall be added back into the left side of the front turret;
and that the garage door shall be improved with new hardware and other details;
3. that the conditions of the Chief Buiiding Official's March 31, 2006 memo, the City
Engineer's, Fire Marshal's and NPDES Coordinator's April 3, 2006 memos and the
Recycling SpecialisYs April 5, 2006 memo shall be met;
4. that demolition or removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on
the site shall not occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall
be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District.
5. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second fioors, �rvhich would
include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural
features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to design review;
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6. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other
licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details
such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is
no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall
provide the certification under penalty of perjuiy; certifications shall be submitted to the
Building Department;
7. that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note compliance
of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has
been built according to the approved Planning and Building plans; all windows shall be
simulated true divided light windows with three dimensional wood muilions and shall
contain a stucco-mould trim;
8. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a
single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and
that these venting details shall be included and approved in fhe construction plans
before a Building permit is issued;
9. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the
height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building
Department;
10. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the
property corners and set the building footprint;
11. that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation
of the new structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer;
12. that during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and construction of fhe
new residence, the applicant shall use all applicable "best management practices" as
identified in Burlingame's Storm Water Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off-site
sedimentation of storm water runoff;
13. that the project is subject to the state-mandated water conservation program, and a
complete Irrigation Water Management Plan must be submitted with landscape and
irrigation pians at time of permit application;
14. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
Ordinance which requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects
to submit a Waste Reduction Plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial orfull
demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit;
15. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water
Management and Discharge Control Ordin�nce; an�
16. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building Code and
California Fire Code, 2001 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame.
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All site improvements and construction work will require separate application to the Building
Department. This approval is valid for one year during which time a building permit must be
issued. One extension of up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if
application is made before the end of the first year.
The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, you
must do so within 90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is required pursuant
to state or federal law.
Sincerely yours,
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William Meeker
Community Development Director
c. JD & Associates, designer
1228 Paloma Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
Chief Deputy Valuafion, Assessor's Office
(LOT 20 BLOCK 32 LYON & HOAG SUB TOWN OF BURLINGAME RSM B/20; APN:
029-274-160)
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Project Comments
03/31 /2006
Date
To: [� City Engineer
❑ Chief Building OfFicial
❑ City Arborist
❑ City Attorney
From: Planning Staff
Subject: Request for Design review for a new, two-story single family dwelling
and detached garage at 110 Clarendon Road, zoned R-1, APN:
029-274-160
Staff Review: 04/03/2006
1. See attached.
2. Sewer backwater protection certification is required. Contact Public Works —
Engineering Division at (650) 558-7230 for additional information.
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Revievved by: V V
❑ Recycling Specialist
❑ Fire Marshal
❑ NPDES Coordinator
Date: 4/03/2006
. � PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION
- Proj ect Address: I. � . ���+%�� •
The following requirements apply to the project
1 � A property boundary survey shall be preformed by a licensed land
surveyor. The survey shall show all property lines, property corners,
easements, topographical features and uiilities. (Required prior to the
building permit issuance.)
2 � The site and roof drainage shall be shown on plans and should be made to
drain towards the Frontage Street. (Required prior to the building permit
issuance.)
3. The applicant shall submit project grading and drainage plans for
approval prior to the issuance of a Building perniit.
4 The project site is in a flood zone, the project sha11 comply with the City's
flood zone requirements.
5 � A sanitary sewer lateraI �!E is required for the project in accordance with
tne City's standards. , •)
6. The project plans shall show the required Bayfront Bike/Pedeslrian trail
and necessary public access improvements as required by San Francisco
Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
7. Sanitary sewer analysis is required for the project. The sewer analysis
sha11 identify the projecYs impact to the City's sewer system and any
sewer pump stations and identify mitigation measures.
8 Submit traffic trip generation analysis for the proj ect.
9. Submit a
identify
measures
Engineer.
PLANIVING REVIEW COMIVV�NTS �1 -� -S'�uu�
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traffic impact study for the project. The traffic study should
the project generated impacts and recommend mitigation
to be adopted by the project to be approved by the City
10. The project shall file a parcel map with the Public Works Engineering
Division. The parcel map shall show all e�sting properly lines, easements,
monzunents, and new property �d 1c,t 1;nes proposed by the map.
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U:\private development�PLANNING REVIEW COMI��NTS.doc
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A latest preliminary title report of the subject parcel of land shall be
submitted to the Public Works Engineering Division with the parcel map
for reviews.
,_ , Map closure/lot closure calculations shall be submitted with the parcel
map.
i� � The project shall submit a condoiniiuum map to the Engineering Divisions
in accordance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.
14 ,�,��_ The project shall, at its own cast, design and construct frontage public
improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk and other necessary
appurtenant work.
15 The project shall, at its own cost, design and construct frontage streetscape
improvements including sidewalk, curb, gutters, parking meters and poles,
trees, and streetlights in accordance with streetscape master plan.
16 By the preliminary review of plans, it appears that the project may cause
adverse impacts during construction to vehicular traffic, pedestrian traffic
and public on street parking. The project,shall identify these impacts"and
provide mitigation measure acceptable to the City. .
17 The project shall submit hydrologic calculations from a registered civil
engineer for the proposed creek enclosure. The hydraulic calculations
must show that the proposed creek enclosure doesn't cause any adverse
impact to both upstream and downstream graperties. The hydrologic
calculations shall accompany a site map showing the area of the 100-year
flood and existing improvements with proposed improvements.
1& Any work within the drainage area, creek, or creek banks requires a State
� Department of Fish and Game Pernut and Army Corps of Engineers
Pernuts.
19 No construction debris shall be allowed into the creek.
2p _.e� The project shall comply with the City's NPDES permit requirement to
prevent storm water pollution.
2� ,�.� The project does not show the dimensions of existing driveways, re-
submit plans with driveway dimensions. Also clarify if the project is
proposing to widen the driveway. Any widening of the driveway is subj ect
to �ity Engineer's a�prova.l.
22 ,_� The plans do not indicate the slope of the driveway, re-submit plans
showing the driveway profile with elevations
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? i �- - The back of the driveway/sidewalk approach shall be at least 12" above
the flow line of the frontage curb in the street to prevent overflow of storm
water from the street into private property.
:�4, ._.._.�..e.� For the takeout service, a garbage reaeptacle shall be placed in front. The
sidewalk fronting the store shall be kept clean 20' from each side of the
property.
2�__._� For commercial projects a designated garbage bin space and cleaning area
shall be located inside the building. A drain connecting the garbage area to
the Sanitary Sewer System is required.
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03/31 /2006
C7 City Engineer
X Chief Building Official
❑ Recycling Specialist
d Fire Marshal
❑ City Arborist
C'� City Attorney
Planning Staff
❑ NPDES Coordinator
Subject: Request for Design review for a new, two-story single family dweliing
and detached garage at 110 Clarendon Road, zoned R-1, APN:
029-274�-160
Staff Review: d4IQ3/2006
1) All construction must camply with the 2001 Ca(ifornia Building Codes (CBC),
the Burlingame Municipal and Zaning Codes, and all other State and Federal
requirements.
2) Provide fully dimensioned plans.
3) Comply with the new, 2005 California Energy Efficiency Standards for low-rise
residential buildings. Go to I�itp�fl�n�r��� �nerq� ca.�ov/title24 for publications
and details.
4) Roof eaves must not praject within two feet of the property line.
5) E�cterior bearing walls less than three feet from the property line must be
constructed of ane-hour fire-raied constructian and no apenings are allawed.
6) Rooms that can be used for sleeping purposes must have at least one window
or doar that complies with the egress requirements.
7) Pravide guardrails at all landings. NOTE: All landings more than 30" in height
at any point are considered in calculating the allowabie floor area. Consult the
Planning Department for details if your project entails landings more than 30"
in height.
8) Pravide handrails at all stairs where there are mQre than four risers.
9) FrQvide ligh#ing a# all exterior iandings.
10)The fireplace chimney must terminate at least two feet above any roof surface
within ten feet.
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Project Comments
Date:
To:
From:
03/31 /2006
❑ City Engineer
❑ Chief Building Official
❑ City Arborist
❑ City Attorney
X Recycling Specialist
❑ Fire Marshal
❑ NPDES Coordinator
Pianning Staff
Subject: Request for Design review for a new, two-story single family dwelling
and detached garage at 110 Clarendon Road, zoned R-1, APN:
029-274-160
Staff Review: 04/0312006
Applicant shall submit a Recycling and Was�e Reduction Plan for
approval, and pay a recycling deposit for this and all covered projects
prior to construction or permitting.
Reviewed by:
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Date:
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Project Comments
Date:
To:
From:
03/31 /2006
❑ City Engineer
❑ Chief Building Official
❑ City Arborist
❑ City Attorney
❑ Recycling Specialist
r� Fire Marshal
❑ NPDES Coordinator
Planning Staff
Subject: Request for Design review for a new, two-story singie family dwelling
and detached garage at 110 Clarendon Road, zoned R-1, APN:
029-274-160
Staff Review: 04/03/2006
Provide a residential fire sprinkler throughout the residence.
1. Provide a minimum 1 inch water meter.
2. Provide double backflow prevention.
3. Drawings submitted to Building Department for review and approval shall
clearly indicate Fire Sprinklers shall be installed and shop drawings
shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to ir�stallation.
l�evie�nrecl by: �—�6%' '�
Date: 3 ��b
Project Comments
Date:
To:
From:
03/31 /2006
� City Engineer
� Chief Building Officiai
� City Arborist
� City Attorney
� Recycling Specialist
� Fire Marshal
� NPDES Coordinator
Planning Staff
Subject: Request for Design review for a new, two-story single family dweliing
and detached garage at 110 Clarendon Road, zoned R-1, APN:
029-274-160
Staff Review: 04/03/20Q6
1) Any construction project in fhe City, regardless of size, shall comply with the City
NPDES permit requirement to prevent stormwater pollution including but not
limitedl to ensuring thaf all contractors implement construction Best Management
Practices (BMPs) and erosion and sediment control measures during ALL phases
of the vonstruction project (including demolition). Include appropriate stormwater
BMPs as Project Notes. These BMPs include but are not limited to the following:
• Store, handle, and dispose of construction materials and wastes properly
to prevent contact and contamination of stormwater;
• Control and prevenf the discharge of all potential pollutants, including
pavement cutting wastes, pair�ts, concrete, petroleum products, chemicals,
wash water or sediments, and non-stormwater discharges to storm drains
and watercourses;
• Use sediment controls or filtration to remove sediment when dewatering
site and obtain all necessary permits;
• Avoid cleaning, fueling, or maintaining vehicles on-site except in a
designated area where wash water is contained and treated;
• Protect adjacent properties and undisturbed areas from construction
impacts using vegetative buffer strips, sediment barriers or filters, dikes,
mulching, or other measures as appropriate;
• Perform clearing and earth moving activities only during dry weather;
s Limii ai�u ii�re ap�,lication af �est�cides and fertilizer� tc prevent �olluted
runoff;
• Limit construction access routes and stabilize designated access points;
• Avoid tracking dirt or other materials off-site; clean off-site paved areas
and sidewalks using dry sweeping method;
• The Contractor shall train and provide instruction to all employees and
subcontractors regarding the construction BMPs.
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Project Comments — Con't- 110 Clarendon Rd.-NFSD, 2-story with detached
garage
2) The public right of way/easement shall not be used as a construction staging
and/or storage area and shall be free af construction debris at ali times.
3) implement Erosion and Sedimentation Controls (if necessary):
a. Install and maintain all temporary erosion and sediment controls
continuously until permanent erosion control have been established;
b. Address method(s) for diverting on-site runoff around exposed areas and
diverting off-site runoff arount the site;
c. Address me#hods for preventing erosion and trapping sediment on-site.
4) Provide notes, specifications, or attachments describing the following:
a. Construction, operation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control
measures, including inspection frequency;
b. Methods and schedule for grading, excavation, filling, clearing of
vegetation, and storage and disposal of excavated or cleared material.
Brochures and literatures on stormwater pollution prevention and BMPs are available for
your review at the Planning and Buiiding departments. Distribute to all project
proponents.
For additianal assistance, contact Eva J. at 650/342-3727.
Reviewed by: �- ,,�(nSS�tM�,�� Date: 04/03/06
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Soii erosion costs Bay Area homeowners mitlions of doI-
Iars a year. We lose valuabte topsoil. We have to pay for
damage to roads and property. And our tax money has to
be spent on cleaning out sedimenf from storm drains,
cbannels, Iakes and tfie.Bay.
You can protect your prop-
erty and prevent future
headacfies by fo(Iowing
these guideiines:
BEFORB AND �
DUR�NG
CONSTRUCTION
Ptan construcfiion activcties during spzing and svminer,
so that esosion control measures can be in place when
the rain comes.
Ezcamine your site carefully before building. Be aware of
the slope, drainage patterns and soi! types. Proper site
design wi11 help you avoid expensive stabifizaflon work.
Preserve existing vegeta-
tion as mucl-i as possible.
Limit grading and plant
removal to the areas
�tnder current construc-
tion_ (Vegetation wilI
natural[y curb erosion,
improve the appearance
and the value of..your
property, and reduce the
cost of Iandscaping Iafer.)
Use fencing to protect piants from friI materiat and traffc.
If you fiave to pave near trees, do so witfi permeabfe as-
pfialf or porous paving blocks.
Preserve tfie natutai contours of the Iand and disturb the
earth as IitHe as possibte. Limit the time in which graded
areas aze exposed.
• Minimize tfie Iength and
steepness of slopes by
� bencfiing; terracing, or
constructing diversion
� � "�=�, � . ;`. structures. Landscape
benched areas to stabilQe
. the slope and improve its
appeazance. .
As soon as passible after grading a site, plant vegetation
on aIl areas tfiat are not to be paved or otherwise
covered.
Control dUst on graded areas by sprinkting with water,
restricting traffc to certain routes, and paving or gravei-
ing access roads and driveways.
?EMPORA.RY MEASURES TO
S7ABILIZE THE SOIL
Grass provides the
cheapest and most ef-
fective sfiort-term ero-
sion control. It grows
quickly and covers the
ground completely. To
fuid the best seed mix-
tures and plants for
your area, check with
yo�r Iocal nursery, tfie
U.S. Department of Ag-
riculture Soi1 Conserva-
tion Service, or the
University of California
Cooperative Extension.
Mulches fiold soil moisture and provide ground protection
from rain damage. They also provide a favorable envi-
ronment for starting and growing plants. Easy-to-obtain
mulches are grass ciippings, Ieaves, sawdust, bazk cfups
and� sttaw
Straw mulch is nearly 1�50`%'�e�2fective when held in pIace by
spraying with an organic glue or wood itber (tackifers), by
punching it into the soit with a shove[ or roller, or by tack-
ing a netting over it.
Commercial applications of
wood fibers combined with
various seeds and fertilizers
(fiydraulie mulefung) are effec-
tive in stabilrzing sloped areas. _ - _
HydrauIic mr�Icfiing with a _
tackifer should -
be done in fwo _
separate appli- � � , . . - � - _ -
cations: the first " �
composed of seed ferti3izer and half the mulch, the second
composed of the remaining muicfi and tackifrer. Commer-
aaI hydraulic mulcfi applicators—who also provide other
erosion control services — are Iisted under "Iandscaping' in
the phone book.
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Mats of exceisior, jute netting and.plastic sheets can be ef-
fective temporary covers, but they must be in contact witfi
the soii and fastened securely to work effectively.
Roof draiaage can be collected in barrels or storage con-
tainers or routed into Iawns, planter boxes and gardens.
Be sure to cover stored water so you dori t collect mos-
quitos, too. Excessive runoffshould be directed away from
your fiouse_ Too much water can damage trees and make
foc�ndations unstable. . ;
S7RUCTURAL RUNOF� CON7ROLS
Even witfi proper timing and ptanting, you may need to
protect distr�rbed areas from rainfall until tfie. plants have
time to establish themselves. Or you may need permanent
ways to transport water across your property so fhat it
doesn't cause erosion.
To keep water from carrying soil from your site and dump-
ing it into nearby Iots, streets, streams and channels, yoc�
need ways to reduce its volume and speed. Some exam-
ples of what you might use are:
jute netting
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diversion d"stcf:
periineter dike
bench
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straw muIch
• Riprap frock I"tning) — to
protect channel banks
from erosive water fIow
• Sediment trap—to
stop runoff carrying
sediment and trap the
sediment
- � ' � • Storm draia outlet
� -=- protectioa—to reduce
�� the speed of water flow-
�� ing from a pipe onto
, %• P
.. open ground or into a
' �� � natural channel
Diversioa di&e or perimeter dilce—to divert excess
water to ptaces where it can be disposed of properly
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Straw bale dike—to stop and detain sediment from
small unprotected areas
(a short-term measure)
• Perimeter swafe—to divert
runoff from a disturbed area
or to contain r�noff within
a disturbed azea
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� Grade stabiiizatioa structure—to cazry concentrated
nuioff down a slope
sediraent trap
autlet protectio�
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pege taGoa- sta bilized
J(�� I � Stope: Security
4 (/' % • soiI in place
( �-
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�� erosion
����/ • fewer winter dean-
// . up problems
• protection for
/� fiouse Foun-
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Sam Slope: Headacfies f' •
and Liabiliiy ` '
• mudslide danger
• Ioss of topsoII - •' • •
• dogged storrn `.�;: �-• '
drains. ftooding .�: �;�;:
problems ' �; b ��
• expensive
deanup � �
• eroded or '
biuied house �r�, ' '
foundations � •� �: �
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?IPS FOR 1HE HOMEOWNEF
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"Wiateriae" your property by inid-September. Don't
wait unt"sI spring to put in landscaping- �'ou need
winter protectioa. Ftnal Iandscaping can be done
Iater.
Inexpensive measures installed by fa1l will give you
protection quickly that will Iast a11 �during the wet
season:
I� oae afterao�m q:msa ca�.:
• Dig ta�enches to drain surface r�noff water away
from problem areas such as steep, baze slopes.
� Prepare bare. areas on slopes for seeding by raking
tfie surface to Ioosen and rougfien soil so it will
hold seeds.
See$usg of bare.slopes
• Hand broadcast or use a"breast seeder." A typical
yard can be done in Iess than an hour:
• Give seeds a boost with fertilizer. � S and Ieaves,
• Mu1ch if you can, urith grass cIiPP �
bark chips or straw.
• Use netting to hold soil and seeds on steep slopes-
• Check with your Iocal nursery for advice.
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Winter alert
• Cfieck before storms to see that drains and ditches
arenot elogged by Ieaves and iubble.
• Check af�er major stomis to be sure drains are ctear
and vegetation .is f3olding on slopes. Repair as
necessary.
•. Spot seed any bare areas.
EROSIOIV CO�i�ROL CAI�i PRO'iECi
YOZ7R PROPER'I'Y �1TD PREVENT
FU�iT� �IEAD1�C�iES
W'�iY SHOULD WE WORRY PiBOUT SOIL EROSI011T?
ter and wind carry soil from our Bay Area Iand down into our
>_ams, Iakes and the Bay. This soil carries with it po�Iu-
its such as oil and grease, chemicaIs, . fertilizers, animal
stes and bacteria, whicfi threaten our water quality.
:h erosion aiso costs the fiome construction industry, Ioca1
rernment, and the fiomeowner untold miIlions of dollars
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Nature slowly wears away Iand, but human activities such as
construction inQease�the rate of erosion 200, even 2,00Q tirnes
tha# amount When we remove vegetation or otfier objects that
hold soil in ptace, we e7cpose it to the action of wind and water
and inaease its chances of eroding.
The Ioss of soil from a construction site results in Ioss of topsoil,
minerals and nutrients, and it causes ugly cuts and guUies in the
landscape_ Surface runofi and the materials i# carries with it dog
our culverts, fIood channeIs and streams. Sometimes it destroys
wildlife and damages reaeational areas such as Iakes and re-
sesvoirs.
As an example; road and home buitding in the Oakland hi11s
above. Lake Temescal filled the Iake to such an extent that it had
to be dredged in 1979 at a public cost of $750,000.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
AG has produced a slide/tape show on soil etosion
Ied "Money Down the Drain•" It is available for sfiowing
any interested group. Calt ABAG Public Affairs at (415)
1-9730.
�AG has also published a"Manual of Standazds for Sur-
e Runoff Control Measures" wFuch deals extensively
h desigtis and �ractices for erosion prevention, sedi-
:nt control, and control of urban runoff The manuaf
addresses �problems and soIutions as they apply to
Caiifornia and the Bay Area. It can be purchased from
ABAG and is a�ailable on reference at many Ioca1 libraries
and in city and county pubfic works and planning depart-
ments:
USDA Soit Conservation Service pers�nnel are willuig to
provide more information on specific erosion problems.
This bro�hure is a coogerative projed of ttie Assocsation of
Bay Area Gov.emrr�ents and the East Bay Regional Park
Districf.
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