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CITY HALL • 501 PRIMROSE ROAD TEL: 650.558-7250
PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME, CA 94010 FAX: 650.696-3790
May 19, 2006
Christopher and Anita Kennon
1255 Bernal Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kennon,
Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the May 8, 2006, Planning Commission approval
of your application for design review became effective May 18, 2006. This application was to allow for
construction of a new two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1255 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1.
The May 8, 2006, minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following
conditions:
that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped
Apri127, 2006, sheets A.1 through A.7 and L1.0, , except that the Crepe Myrtle shall be replaced with 36
inch box evergreen pitisporum plants and the designer shall look at changes to the front porch to open it
up and lighted the front fa�ade; and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or
floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit;
2. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage, which 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 Planning Commission review;
3. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners and
set the building footprint;
4. 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;
5. 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 perjury.
Certifications shall be submitted to the Building Department;
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6. 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;
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 proj ect has been built according
to the approved Planning and Building plans;
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 the construction plans before a Building permit is issued;
9. that the conditions of the City Arborist's October 19, 2005 memo, the Chief Building Official's October
13, 2005 memo, the City Engineer's and Recycling Specialist's October 17, 2005 memos, the Fire
Marshal's October 18, 2005 memo and the NPDES Coordinator's October 21, 2005 memo shall be met;
10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2001
Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame;
11. that demolition for 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;
12. 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 or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall
require a demolition permit;
13. that during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and construction of the 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;
14. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management
and Discharge Control Ordinance; and
15. 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 imgation plans at time of permit
application.
Reimbursement of your design review deposit has been processed and will be mailed to the property owner under
separate cover.
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.
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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.
S' cerely yours,
W ►��
rgaret Monroe
City Planner
1255 bernal.cca
c. James Chu, Chu Design & Engr., Inc., designer
Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office
(0.18 AC MOL HAVING 106 FT FRONT ON BERNAL AVE PTN OF LOTS 1& 2 BLK 36 EASTON
ADD NO 2 RSM 3/93; APN: 026-173-280)
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Staff Review:
October 13, 2005
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❑ City Attorney
❑ Recycling Specialist
❑ Fire Marshal
❑ NPDES Coordinator
Planning Staff
Request for design review for a new two-story single family dwelling
and detached garage at 1255 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN:026-
173-280
October 17, 2005
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Project Comments
Date:
To:
From:
October 13, 2005
❑ City Engineer
X Chief Building Official
O City Arborist
❑ City Attorney
❑ Recycling Specialist
❑ Fire Marshal
❑ NPDES Coordinator
Planning Staff
Subject: Request for design review for a new, two-story single family dwelling
and detached garage at 1255 Bemal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN:
026-173-280
Staff Review: October 17, 2005
1) AI( construction must comply with the 2001 Califomia Building Codes (CBC),
the Burlingame Municipal and Zoning Codes, and all other State and Federal
requirements.
2) Provide fully dimensioned plans.
3) Obtain a survey of the property lines for any structure within one foot of the
property line.
4) Roof eaves must not project within two feet of the property line.
5) Exterior bearing walls less than three feet from the property line must be
constructed of one-hour fire-rated. construction and no openings are allowed.
6} Rooms that can be used for sleeping purposes must have at least one window
or door that complies with the egress requirements.
7) Provide guardrails at all landings.
8) Provide handrails at all stairs where there are more than four risers.
9) Provide lighting at all exterior landings_
10)The fireplace chimney must terminate at least two feet above any roof surface
within ten feet.
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Date: J�����J �
Project Comments � �-
Date: October 13, 2005
: To: � City Engineer O Recycling Specialist -.
.. O Chief Building Official ❑ Fire Marshal
� . „ ❑ City Arborist ❑ NPDES Coordinator �
❑ City Attomey
From: Planning Staff
Subject: Request for design review for a new, finro-story single family dwelling
and detached garage at 1255 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN:
026-173-280 �
Staff Review: October 17, 2005
� 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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Reviewed by: V V l
Date: 10/17/2005
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��� PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION
PLANIVING REVIEW COMIVI�NTS � ��� ��
Project Name:����'`�� ��
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• � - Project Address:_ , �°� �'"�'-K�
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, properly corners,
easements, topographical features and utilities. (Required prior to the
building permit issuance.) ��o � '�§
2 _� The site and roof drainage sball be shown on plans and should be made to
drain towazds 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 per�nit.
4 The project site is in a flood zone, the project shall comply with the City's
flood zone requirements.
5 � A sanitary sewer lateral �t is required for the project in accordance with
the City's standards. (Required prior to the building permit issuance.)
6. The project plans shall show the required Bayfront Bike/Pedestrian 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
shall identify the project's impact to the City's sewer system and any
sewer pump stations and identify mitigation measures.
8 Submit tra.ffic trip generation analysis for the project.
9. Submit a traffic impact study for the project. The traffic study should
� identify the project generated impacts and recommend mitigation
measures to be adopted by the pmject to be approved by the City
Engineer.
10. The project shall file a parcel map with the Public Works Engineering
Division. The pazcel map shall show all existing property lines, easements,
monuments, and new property and lot lines proposed by the map.
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11. A latest preliminary title report of the subject parcel of land shall be
submitted to the Public Works Engineering Division with the pazcel map
for reviews.
12. Map closure/lot closure calculations shall be submitted with the parcel
map.
13 The project shall submit a condominium map to the Engineering Divisions
in accordance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.
14 � The project shall, at its own cost, 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 appeazs that the project may cause
adverse impacts during construction to vehiculaz traffic, pedestrian trai�ic
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 properties. The hydrologic
calculations shall accompany a site map showing the azea of the 100-year
flood and existing improvements with proposed improvements.
,
18 Any work within the drainage area, creek, or creek banks requires a State
Department of Fish and Game Pemut and Army Corps of Engineers
Pernuts.
19 No construction debris sha11 be allowed into the creek.
20 � The project shall comply with the City's NPDES permit requirement to
prevent storm water pollution.
21 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 subject
to City Engineer's approval.
22 The plans do not indicate the slope of the driveway, re-submit plans
showing the driveway profile with elevations
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,' PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION
23 The back of the driveway/sidewalk approach sfiall 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.
24. For the takeout service, a gazbage receptacle sha11 be placed in front. The
s sidewalk fronting the store sha11 be kept clean 20' from each side of the
property.
25. For commercial projects a designated garbage bin space and cleaning area
shall be located inside the building. A drain connecting the gazbage azea to
the Sanitary Sewer System is required.
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Project Comments
Date:
October 13, 2005
To: ❑ City Engineer
❑ Chief Building O�cial
❑ City Arborist
❑ City Attorney
From: Planning Staff
Subject: Request for design review for a new, two-story single family dwelling
and detached garage at 1255 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN:
026-173-280
Staff Review: October 17, 2005
Applicant shall submif a Recycling and Waste Reduction Plan for
approval, and pay a recycling deposit for this and all covered projects
prior to construction or permitting.
Reviewed by: ,
X Recycling Specialist
❑ Fire Marshal
❑ NPDES Coordinator
Date: / O//7/O ,l�
Project Comments
Date:
To:
From:
October 13, 2005
❑ City Engineer
❑ Chief Building Official
O Recycling Specialist
r� Fire Marshal
❑ City Arborist
❑ City Attorney
Planning Staff
O NPDES Coordinator
Subject: Request for design review for a new, two-story single family dwelling
and detached garage at 1255 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN:
026-173-280
Staff Review: October 17, 2005
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 installation.
Reviewed by: ���� Date: � g- ��.�
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Project Comments
Date:
To:
From:
October 13, 2005
_ City Engineer
_ Chief Building Official
_ City Arborist
_ City Attorney
_ Recycling Specialist
_ Fire Marshal
� NPDES Coordinator
Planning Staff
Subject: Request for design review for a new, two-story single family dwelling
and detached garage at 1255 Bemal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN:
026-173-280
Staff Review: �'��'e�abei �7y 2005 �
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Any construction project in the City, regardless of size, shall comply with the City
NPDES permit requirement to prevent stormwater pollution including but not limited
to ensuring that all contractors implement construction Best Management Pra�tices
(BMPs) and erosion and sediment control measures during ALL phases of the
construction project (including demolition).
Ensure that sufficient amount of erosion and sediment control measures are
available on site at all times. Please refer to attached brochure Protecting Your
Property From Erosion.
The public right of way/easement shall not be used as a construction staging and/or
storage area and shall be free of construction debris at all times.
Brochures and literatures on stormwater pollution prevention and BMPs are available
for your review at the Planning and Building departments. Project proponent/owner
is encouraged to incorporate landscape design and maintenance techniques to
protect water quality (see attached landscaping fact sheet). Distribute to all project
proponents.
For additional assistance, contact Eva J. at 650/342-3727.
Before draining the p00% the project proponent and/or the properfy owner sha/l
call the Burlingame Waste Water Treatment Plant (650/342-3727) for
instructions on discharge requirements/prohibitions on pool water.
Reviewed by: �� � `
� Date: 10/21/05
WHAT YOU C�iN DO TO
CONTROL EROSION
AND PROTECT
YOUR PROPERTY
Soil erosion costs Bay Area homeowners millions of dol-
lars a year. We lose va]uable topsoil. We have to pay for
damage to roads and property. And our tax money has to
be spent on cleaning out sediment from storm drains,
channels, lakes and the Bay.
You can protect your prop-
erty and prevent future
headaches by following
these guidelines:
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BEFORE AND
DURING � r
CONSTRUCTION
• Plan construction activities during spring and summer,
so that erosion control measures can be in place when
the rain comes.
• Examine your site cazefully before building. Be aware of
the slope, drainage patterns and so� types. Proper site
design will help you avoid expensive stabilization work.
Preserve existing vegeta-
tion as mvch as possible.
Limit grading and plant
removal to the areas
under current construc-
tion. (Vegetation will
naturally curb erosion,
improve the appearance
and the value of your
property, and reduce the
cost of landscaping later.)
• Use fencing to protect plants from fill material and iraffic.
If you have to pave near trees, do so with permeable as-
phalt or porous paving blocks.
• Preserve the natvral contours of the land and disturb the
earth as little as possible. Limit the time in which graded
areas are exposed.
• Minimize the length and
steepness of slopes by
� benching, terracing, or
- constructing diversion
��`'�= structures_ Landscape
' ��' benched areas to stabilize
. the slope and improve its
appearance.
• As soon as possible after grading a site, plant vegetation
on alI areas that are not to be paved or otherwise
covered.
• Control dust on graded areas by sprinkling with water,
restricting traffic to certain routes, and paving or gravel-
ing access roads and driveways.
1EMPORARY MEASURES ?O
STABILIZE THE SOIL
Grass provides the
cheapest and most ef-
fective short-term ero-
sion control. It grows
quickly and covers the
ground completely. To
find the best seed mix-
tures and plants for
your area, check with
your Iocal nursery, the
U.S. Department of Ag-
riculture Soil Conserva-
tion Service, or the
University of California
Cooperative E�ctension.
Mniches hold soil moisture and provide ground protection
from rain damage. They also provide a favorable envi-
ronment for stazting and growing plants. Easy-to-obtain
mulches are grass clippings, Ieaves, sawdust, bark chips
and straw
Straw mulch is nearly 1C30% effective when held in place by
spraying with an organic glue or wood fiber (tackifiers), by
puncFung it into the soil with a shovel or roller, or by tack-
ing a netting over it.
Commercial applications of
wood fibers combined with
various seeds and fertilizers
(hydraulic mulching) are effec- - -
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tive in stabitizing sloped aieas. ° �
Hydraulic mulching with a -
tackifier should - --
be done in two - -
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separate appli- � � . .. . _ _ _- �• • - �
cations: the first �
composed of seed fertilizer and half the muIch, the second
composed of the remaining mulch and tackifier. Commer-
dal hydraulic mulch applicators — who also provide other
erosion control services — are listed 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 with
the soil and fastened securely to work effectively.
Roof drainage can be collected in barrels or storage con-
tainers or routed into ]awns, planter boxes and gardens.
Be sure to cover stored water so you don't collect mos-
quitos, too. Excessive runoff should be directed away from
your house. Too much water can damage trees and make
foundations unstable.
S?RUCIURAL RUNOFF CON?ROLS
Even with proper timing and planting, you may need to
protect disturbed areas from rainfall until the plants have
time to establish themselves. Or you may need permanent
ways to transport water across your property so that it
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wait until spring to put in Iandscaping. You need
winter profection. Fina1 Iandscaping can be done
Iater.
Inexpensive measures instaIled by fall _will give you
protection quickly that will Iast aI1 during. the wet
season.
In oae afternoon you can:
• Dig trenches to drain surface runoff water away
from problem areas such as steep, bare slopes.
• Prepare bare areas on slopes for seeding by raking
the surface to loosen and roughen soi] so it will
hold seeds.
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yard can be done in tess than an hour.
• Give seeds a boost with fertiiizer.
• Mulch if you can, with grass clippings and Ieaves,
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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• Check before storms to see that drains and ditches
are not clogged by leaves and rubble.
• Check after major storms to be sure drains are clear
and vegetation is holding on slopes. Repair as
necessary.
• Spot seed any bare areas.
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i]Vater and wind carry soil from our Bay Area land down into our
streams, Iakes and the Bay. This soil carries with it pollu-
:ants such as oiI and grease, chemicals, fertilizers, animal
�vastes and bacteria, which threaten our water quality.
�uch erosion also costs the home construction industry, Iocal
�overnment, and the homeowner untold millions of dollars
� year.
Nature slowly wears away land, but human activities such as
construction inaease the rate of erosion 200, even 2,000 times
that amount. When we remove vegetation or other objects that
hold soil in place, we expose it to the action of wind and water
and increase its chances of eroding.
The Ioss of soil from a construction site resuIts in Ioss of topsoil,
minerals and nutrients, and it causes ugly cuts and gullies in the
landscape. Surface runoff and the materials it carries witfi it clog
our culverts, flood channels and streams. Sometimes it destroys
wildlife and damages recreational areas such as lakes and re-
servoirs.
As an example, road and home building in the Oakland hills
above Lake Temescal filled the lake to such an extent that it had
to be dredged in 1979 at a public cost of $750,000.
NEED MORE INFORMA?ION?
�BAG has produced a slide/tape show on soil erosion
:alled "Money Down the Drain." It is available for showing
o any interested group. Call ABAG Public Affairs at (415)
341-9730.
�BAG has also published a"Manual of Standards for Sur-
ace Runoff Control Measures" whicfi deals extensively
uith designs and practices for erosion prevention, sedi-
nent control, and control of urban runoff. The manual
addresses problems and solutions as they apply to
California and the Bay Area. It can be purchased from
ABAG and is available on reference at many IocaI libraries
and in city and county public works and plaririing depart-
ments.
USDA Soi1 Conservation Service personnel are willing to
provide more information on specifc erosion problems.
This brochure is a cooperative project of the Association of
Bay Area Governments and the East Bay Regional Park
District.
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Who should use this
Fact Sheet?
• Development Project Applicants
• City/County Planners
• Landscape Maintenance
Personnel
• Landscape Architects
• Homeowners
What are Bay/Ocean Friendly Landscape Design and Maintenance Techniques?
Bay/Ocean Friendly landscaping relies on alternative design, plant selection, and maintenance practices that
decrease the need for pesticide applications as well as the amount of water runoff from landscaping. The
quantity of pesticides entering our creeks, the Bay, and Ocean can be reduced by using techniques that:
• Decrease the need for landscape maintenance by designing landscapes
that minimize pest iufestation and create low maintenance environments;
• Select plants that aze appropriate for local soil, climate, and other conditions;
• Incorporate elements that reduce the potential for the pesticides to run off the landscape;
• Minimize the amount of impervious surfaces;
• Use Integrated Pest Management (IPlvn to minnnize pesricide usage; ,.'','"�"
Refer to the back of this fact sheet for more design and maintenance tips.
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What is Integrated Pest Management?
Integrated Pest Management (IPlvn is a decision-making process for managing pests.
IPM relies upon monitoring to detemune pest-caused injury levels and the use of a
variety of less toxic methods of pest control. To minimize pesricide usage, IPM uses a
combination o£
• biological controls (e.g., natural enemies or predators);
• physical or mechanical controls (e.g., hand labor or mowing);
• cultural controls (e.g., mulching, discing, or alternative plant type
selecrion); and
• reduced risk chemical controls (e.g., soaps or oils)
The IPM method uses the least hazardous pesticides only as a last resort for controlling
pests.
There are three steps to Bay/Ocean Friendly Landscaping. They include: Landscape
Design and Drainage, Plant Selection, and Maintenance.
Landscape Design and Drainage
• Design the landscape for efficient irrigation
and to slow runoff by grading landscape
surfaces to have concave slope instead of
convex slope.
• Design the landscape to conform to natural
drainage patterns.
• Slow stormwater runoff from landscape
areas by:
o Incorporating vegetated buffer strips
or swales next to impervious areas.
o Including micro detention areas in
the runoff path.
• Avoid mosquito brceding by assuring water
is ponded for less than 72 hours.
• Minimize the aznount of impervious surfaces
by:
o Designing landscape azeas that
support maximum permeability and
infiltration capacity.
o Choosing porous (permeable)
pavements
Situate plants to facilitate maintenance.
Install mowing strips, tree wells, and
pathway edging to reduce problems
associated with maintaining an interface
between different design elements.
Incorporate groundcover (mulch,
geotextiles, groundcover plants) in open
areas to reduce weeds and erosion.
Plant Selection
Choose and retain exisbing native, pest-
resistant trees, shrubs, and plants.
Select pest-resistant plants adapted to your
spec�c area. Consider site-specific
characteristics such as soil, topography,
climate (amount and timing of sunlight,
prevailing winds, rainfall, and air
movements), pattems of land use, and plant
interaction.
• Group plants with similar irrigation needs and
other site-specific requirements together.
• Select plants that can improve the i�ltration of
water such as deep-rooted plants.
• Provide plants that have larger canopy azeas to
minimize impact of raindrops on soil; thus,
reducing erosion.
• Eliminate the need for routine pruning by
selecting plants based on their size and shape
when mature.
• Minunize turf areas to conserve water.
Maintenance
• Maintain healthy soils by incorporating organic
matter, making regulaz pH adjustments, and
aerating regularly.
• Prune to increase air circulation but do not over
prune.
Regulazly repair eroded or damaged surface
areas and replace problem plants with locally
adapted, pest-resistant plants.
Employ non-toxic IPM methods (biological,
physical, and cultural controls) before using
pesticides to treat a pest problem.
If pesticides are necessary, use the least toxic
pesticide available:
o Do not over apply pesticides. Follow
the manufacturer's instruction for
mixing and applying materials.
o Avoid application of any pesticide if
rain is forecasted.
ProperIy dispose of pesticides by recycling,
reusing, or disposing as hazardous waste. For
addiiional information call Household
Hazardous Waste at (650) 303-4718.
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Additiona! Resources
IPM Access,
w�ti�v.efn.org�pmpa, IPMLandscape Design
Alameda County Waste Management Authority
w�ti��.stopwaste.or�/, Bay-Friendly Gardening
and Landscaping Techniques
San Mateo County Mosquito Abatement District
w���w.smcmad.or�
START AT THE SOURCE; BASMAA's Design
Manual for Stormwater Protection
http://w��.basmaa. or�/documents/
Central Contra Costa County Sanitary District
www.centralsan.org, Our Water Our Wor1dIPM
Fact Sheets