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Resolution No. 044-2006
1255 BERNAL AVENUE, APN: 026-173-280
TITLE OF DOCUMENT
i hereby certify this to be a full, true and correct copy of
the document it purports to be, the original of which is on
file in my office.
Date: _ May 19, 2006
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Marg ret Monroe, ity lanner
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RECEIVED
JUN 2 1 2006
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING DEPT.
RESOLUTION 044-2006
RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
AND DESIGN REVIEW
RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, a categorical exemption has been proposed and application has been made for
design review for a new two-story single familv dwelling and detached gara�e at 1255 Bernal
Avenue, zoned R-1, Christopher and Anita Kennon, property owners, APN: 026-173-280;
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on
Mav 8, 2006, at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written
materials and testimony presented at said hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED and DETERMINED by this Planning Commission that:
On the basis of the Initial Study and the documents submitted and reviewed, and
comments received and addressed by this commission, it is hereby found that there is no
substantial evidence that the project set forth above will have a significant effect on the
environment, and categorical exemption, per CEQA Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3—
(a) construction of a limited number of new, small facilities or structures including (a)
one single family residence or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone. In urbanized
areas, up to three single-family residences maybe constructed or converted under this
exemption, is hereby approved.
2. Said design review is approved, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto. Findings for such design review are as set forth in the minutes and recording of
said meeting.
3. It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the official
records of the County of San Mateo.
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I, J-�� ��4� , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Burling e,
do hereby c�ertify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting
of the Planning Commission held on the 8`h day of May, 2006 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Deal, Osterling, Terrones, Vistica
NOES: Commissioners: Brownrigg
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cauchi
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Auran
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of approval for categorical exemption and design review.
1255 Bernal Avenue
Effective May 18, 2006
that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department
date stamped April 27, 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 facade; 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;
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 project
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;
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of approval for categorical exemption and design review.
1255 Bernal Avenue
Effective May 18, 2006
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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
irrigation plans at time of permit application.
Project Comments
Date:
To:
From:
October 13, 2005
❑ City Engineer
❑ Chief Building Official
� City Arborist
O 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 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN:026-
173-280
Staff Review: October 17, 2005
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Project Comments
Date:
To:
From:
October 13, 2005
❑ City Engineer
X 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 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, APN:
026-173-280
Staff Review: October 17, 2005
1) All construction must comply with the 2001 California 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:
Project Comments
October 13, 2005
To: � City Engineer
❑ Chief Building Official
❑ City Arborist
❑ City Attorney
From: Planning Staff
❑ Recycling Specialist
❑ Fire Marshal
❑ NPDES Coordinator
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
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See attached.
Sewer backwater protection certification is required. Contact Public Works
— Engineering Division at (650) 558-7230 for additional information.
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Date: 10/17/2005
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_ PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGIlVEERING DIVISION
PLANNING REVIEW COMIVIENTS � �� - s�
Project Name: ��"'�� ��^� ��s�
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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 utilities. (Required prior to the
building permit issuance.) ��W�.�o �. 'p�§
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 permit.
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 liy 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 tr�c trip generation analysis for the project.
9. Submit a tr�c impact study for the project. The traffic study should
identify the project generated impacts and recommend mitigation
measures to be adopted by the project to be approved by the City
Engineer.
10. The project shall file a pazcel map with the Public Works Engineering
Division. The parcel map shall show a11 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 sha11, 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 properties. T'he hydrologic
calculations shall accompany a site map showing the area 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 Permit and Army Corps of Engineers
Permits.
19 No construction debris shall 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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23 'Tlie 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.
24. For the takeout service, a garbage receptacle shall be placed in front. The
� sidewalk fronting the store shall 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 area to
the Sanitary Sewer System is required.
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Date
To:
From
Project Comments
October 13, 2005
O City Engineer
❑ Chief Building Official
❑ City Arborist
❑ City Attorney
Planning Staff
X Recycling Specialist
❑ Fire Marshal
❑ 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
Applicant shall submit 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:
Date: � U//7/p �
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Project Comments
Date:
October 13, 2005
To: ❑ City Engineer
❑ Chief Building Official
❑ City Arborist
a City Attorney
From: Planning Staff
❑ Recycling Specialist
d Fire Marshal
❑ 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: ��� �� j-�
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Project Comments
Date:
Ta:
Fr�m:
October 13, 2005
_ City Engineer
_ Chief Building Official
_ City Arborist
_ City Attorney
_ Recycling Specialist
_ Fire Marshal
Q NPDES Coordinator
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
St�ff Review: ` October 17, 2005
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 Practices
(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 proponenUowner
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.
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Before draining the pool, fhe project proponent and/or the property owner shall
call the Burlingame Waste Water Treatment P/ant (650/34Z-3727) for
instructions on discharge requirements/prohibitions on pool water.
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�� Date: 10/21/05
WHA? YOU CAN DO TO
CON?ROL EROSION
AND PRO?ECT
YOUR PROPERTY
Soil erosion costs Bay Area homeowners millions of doI-
lars a year. We lose valuable 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:
BEFORE AND �
DURING
CONSTRUCTION
• Plan construction activities during spring and svmmer,
so that erosion control measures can be in place when
the rain comes.
• Fasamine your site carefully before building. Be aware of
the slope, drainage patterns and soil types. Proper site
design will help you avoid expensive stabilization work.
Preserve existing vegeta-
tion as much 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 traffic.
If you have to pave near trees, do so with permeable as-
phalt or porous paving blocks.
• Preserve the natural contours of the Iand and disturb the
earth as Iittle as possible. Limit the time in which graded
areas are exposed.
• Minimize the Iength 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.
• Contro] dust on graded areas by sprinkling with water,
restricting traffic to certain routes, and paving or gravel-
ing access roads and driveways.
TEMPORARY MEASURES TO
S?ABILIZE 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 Extension.
Mnlches hold 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 clippings, leaves, sawdust, bark chips
and straw
Straw mulch is nearly 100% effective when held in place by
spraying with an organic glue or wood fiber (tackifiers), by
punching 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-
tive in stabilizing sloped areas. �
Hydraulic mulching with a
tackifer should
be done in two J
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separate appli- � • � - "
cations: the fust " � �
composed of seed fertilizer and half the mulch, the second
composed of the remaining mulch and tackifier. Commer-
cial hydraulic mulch applicators—who also provide other
erosion control services — are listed under "landscaping" in
the phone book.
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Mata of excelsior, 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 Iawns, 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 unsiable.
STRUCTURAL 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
doesn't cause erosion.
To keep water from carrying soil from your site and dump-
ing it into nearby lots, streets, streams and channels, you
need ways to reduce its volume and speed. Some exam-
ples of what you might use are:
plastic sheeting
perimeter dike
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straw mulch
• Riprap (rock lining) — to
protect channel banks
from erosive water flow
• Sediment trap— to
stop runoff carrying
sediment and trap the
sediment
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• Storm draia outlet
protecttoa—to reduce
the s.peed of water flow-
ing from a pipe onto
open ground or into a
natural channei
• Diversion dike or perlmeter dike—to divert excess
water to places where it can be disposed of properly
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YOUR PROPERTY AND PRBVEN?
FU�URE HEADACHES
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"Winterize" your property by mid-September. Don't
wait until spring to put in Iandscaping. You need
wiater protection. Fina1 Iandscaping can be done
Iater.
Inexpensive measures installed by fall will give you
protection quickly that will Iast aI1 during the wet
season.
In one 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 Ioosen and roughen soil so it wi11
hold seeds.
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• Hand broadcast or use a"breast seeder." A typical
yard can be done in Iess tHan an hour.
• Give seeds a boost with fertiiizer.
• Mu1ch if you can, with grass clippings and leaves,
bark chips or straw.
• Use netting to hold soil and seeds on steep sIopes.
• Check with your local nursery for advice.
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� Check before storms to see that drains and ditches
are not ciogged by Ieaves 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.
WHY SHOULD WE WORRY ABOUT SOIL EROSION?
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Water and wind carry soil from our Bay Area Iand down into our
streams, Iakes and the Bay. This soil carries with it po11v-
tants such as oi1 and grease, chemicals, fertilizers, animal
wastes and bacteria, which threaten our water quality.
Such erosion also costs the home construction industry, Iocal
government, and the homeowner untold millions of dollars
a year.
Nature s[owIy wears away Iand, but human activities such as
construction increase 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 results in loss of topsoil,
minerals and nutrients, and it causes ugly cuts and gullies in the
Iandscape. Surface runoff and the materials it carries with it clog
our culverts, fIood channels and sireams. 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?
ABAG has produced a slide/tape show on soil erosion
called "Money Down the Drain." It is available for showing
to any interested group. CaII ABAG Public Affairs at (415)
841-9730.
ABAG has also published a"Manual of Standards for Sur-
face Runoff Control Measures" which deals extensively
with designs and practices for erosion prevention, sedi-
ment control, and control of urban runoff. Tfie manual
addresses problems and solutions as they appIy to
California and the Bay Area. It can be purchased from
ABAG and is available on reference at many Ioca1 Iibraries
and in city and county public works and planning depart-
ments.
USDA Soil Conservation Service personnel are willing to
provide more information on specific 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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Bay and Ocean Friendly
Landscape Design and
Maintenance T�chniques
Who should use this
Fact Sheet?
• Development Project Applicants
� City/County Planners
J Landscape Maintenance
Personnel
• Landscape Architects
• Homeowners
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Vt�hy is BaylOcean Friendly Lar►dscaping ;
'important?
�hen it rains, pesticides used in maintaining landscapes and >'
gard�ns aze washecl off of treated plants and soiis. 'This:.
storm�vater runs off thc Iandscape and flo�s t�lthe nearest sinrin !
d�in, which ultimately carries the water without treatment to a
lacal creek; the San Francisco Bay, and:Ocean. Pesticides earried :
with storniwater ii�to creeks, the Bay, and Ocean may be harmful
to:fzsh azid'otJ�er ocgaiziszns that Iive there. Mi.niicnizi�ng;use of :
pest�cides in maintaining landscaping helps to protect water
quality, aquatie life, and fiuznan healih. ;
What are Bay/Ocean Friendly Landscape Design and Maintenance Techniques?
Bay/Ocean Friendly landscaping relies on alternarive design, plant selection, and maintenance pracrices that
decrease the need for pesricide applications as well as the amount of water runoff from landscaping. The
quanrity 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 infestation and create low maintenance environments;
• Select plants that aze appropriate for local soil, climate, and other conditions;
• Incorporate elements that reduce the potenrial for the pesticides to run off the lan
• Minimize the amount of impervious surfaces;
• Use Integrated Pest Management (IPIvn to minimize pesricide usage;
Refer to the back of this fact sheet for more design and maintenance rips.
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What is Integrated Pest Management?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a decision-making process for managing pests.
IPM relies upon monitoring to determine 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 of:
• 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 alternarive plant type
selecrion); and
• reduced risk chemical controls (e.g., soaps or oils)
The IPM method uses the least hazazdous pesticides only as a last resort for controlling
pests.
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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 runofi from landscape
areas by:
o Incorporating vegetated buffer strips
or swales next to impervious areas.
o Including micro detention azeas in
the runofi path.
• Avoid mosquito breeding by assuring water
is ponded for less than 72 hours.
• Minimize the amount of unpervious surfaces
by:
o Designing landscape areas that
support maximum permeability and
infiltrarion capacity.
o Choosing porous (permeable)
pavements
• Situate plants to facilitate maintenance.
Install mowing strips, lree wells, and
pathway edging to reduce problems
associated with maintaining an interface
between different design elements.
• Incorporate groundcover (mulch,
geotextiles, groundcover plants) in open
azeas to reduce weeds and erosion.
Plant Selection
• Choose and retain existing narive, pest-
resistant trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Select pest-resistant plants adapted to your
specific area. Consider site-spec�c
characterisrics such as soil, topography,
climate (amount and timing of sunlight,
prevailing winds, rainfall, and air
movements), patterns of land use, and plant
interaction.
• Group plants with similar irrigation needs and
other site-specific requirements together.
• Select plants that can nnprove the inf'iltration of
water such as deep-rooted plants.
• Provide plants that have larger canopy areas to
minimize impact of raindrops on soil; thus,
reducing erosion.
• Eliminate the need for routine pruning by
selecring plants based on their size and shape
when mature.
• Minimize turf areas to conserve water.
Maintenance
• Maintain healthy soils by incorporating organic
matter, making regular pH adjustments, and
aerating regularly.
• Prune to increase air circularion but do not over
prune.
• Regulazly repair eroded or damaged surface
azeas and replace problem plants with locally
adapted, pest-resistant plants.
• Employ non-toxic IPM methods (biological,
physical, and cultural conirols) before using
pesticides to treat a pest problem.
• If pesricides aze 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.
• Properly dispose of pesticides by recycling,
reusing, or disposing as hazardous waste. For
addirional information call Household
Hazardous Waste at (650) 303-4718.
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Additional Resources
IPM Access,
�v�v�v.ef�i.org/�i�n�a, IPMI,andscape Design
Alameda County Waste Management Authority
w�ti�v.stapwaste.org/, Bay-Friendly Gardening
and Landscaping Techniques
San Mateo County Mosquito Abatement District
w��•w.smcmad.ork
START AT THE SOURCE; BASMAA's Design
Manual for Stormwater Protection
http://wwv��.basmaa.org/docu�nentsi
Central Contra Costa County Sanitary District
www.centralsan.or�, Our Water Our World IPM
Fact Sheets