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Resolution No. 048-2007
1249 CABRILLO AVENUE - APN: 026-042-150
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
AND CREEK ENCLOSURE PERMIT
RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, a categorical exemption has been proposed and application has been
made for a creek enclosure permit for replacement of an existinq deck over a portion of
Easton Creek in the rear yard of a single-family dwelling at 1249 Cabrillo Avenue, zoned
R-1, John and Gail Diserens, , property owners, APN: 026-042-150;
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of
Burlingame on Mav 29, 2007, 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 - construction or conversion of new, small structures -
(e) accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios,
swimming pools and fences.
2. Said creek enclosure permit is approved, subject to the conditions set forth in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Findings for such creek enclosure permit are as set
forth in the minutes and recording of said meeting.
It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the
official records of the County of San Mateo. � ,
Chalir'�iari
I, r1.�'�'-'������ , Secretary of the Planning Com�ission of the City of
Burlingame, do hereby eertify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted
at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 29th day of Mav, 2007 by
the following vote:
1249 CABRILLO AVENUE - RESO 48-2007
AYES: Auran, Brownrigg, Osterling, Terrones
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Cauchi, Vistica
ABSTAIN: Deal
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Secretary
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of approval for categorical exemption and creek enclosure permit.
1249 Cabrillo Avenue
Effective June 8, 2007
1. that the new concrete deck, as built, shall conform to the plans submitted to the
Planning Department and date stamped April 30, 2007, sheets 1 through 4 and
landscape plan; that the proposed concrete deck shall be located 2.4 feet above
the existing redwood deck; and that any changes to building materials or location
of the deck shall require an amendment to this permit;
2. that the project shall comply with any regulations or additional comments
established by the California Department of Fish and Game;
3. that tree protection measures shall be installed as to protect the Live Oak tree in
the rear of the property;
4. that no new concrete should be added in the creek during or after construction;
5. that the property owner shall keep the portion of the creek located at 1249
Cabrillo Avenue clear of debris and shall maintain the channel and protection
structures on their property to insure free flow of the creek and to minimize
erosion;
6. that the deck shall remain independent of the retaining walls as designed, and
shall be constructed to be removable to clear debris if necessary;
7. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's and Fire Marshall's February
15, 2007 memos, the NPDES Coordinator's February 20, 2007 memo and the
City Engineer's February 22, 2007 memo shall be met;
8. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame
Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; and
9. 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.
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Project Comments
Date:
To:
February 14, 2007
�City Engineer
(650) 558-7230
❑ Chief Building Official
(650) 558-7260
❑ Recycling Specialist
(650) 558-7271
❑ Fire Marshal
(650) 558-7600
❑ NPDES Coordinator
(650) 342-3727
❑ City Attorney
❑ City Arborist
(650) 558-7254
From:
Planning Staff
Subject: Request for creek enclosure permit for replacement of an existing
wood deck with a new concrete deck over a creekbed at 1249
Cabrillo Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-171-040
Staff Review: February 20, 2007
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PWE has received information in regard to the hydraulic capacity of the channel with new deck
constructed above — see attached Kavanagh Engr report dated Oct 13, 2006. The study indicates
the configuration of the channel and deck will provide flow capacity for a 100 year storm flow.
PWE has received a copy of a permit application for Dept of Fish and Game dated Feb 2, 2007 —
with fee paid — permit application indicates no impact to the creek area. (Easton Creek)
No City encroachment permit required, since City has no easement over this private property area.
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Project Comments
Date
To:
From:
February 14, 2007
❑ City Engineer
(650) 558-7230
X Chief Building Official
(650) 558-7260
a City Arborist
(650) 558-7254
❑ Recycling Specialist
(650) 558-7271
❑ Fire Marshal
(650) 558-7600
❑ NPDES Coordinator
(650) 342-3727
❑ City Attorney
Planning Staff
Subject: Request for creek enclosure permit for replacement of an existing
wood deck with a new concrete deck over a creekbed at 1249
Cabrillo Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-171-040
Staff Review: February 20, 2007
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) Provide a complete demolition plan that indicates the existing walls, walls to be demolished,
new walls, and a legend. NOTE: The Demolition Permit will not be issued until a Building
Permit is issued for the project.
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Project Comments
Date:
February 14, 20Q7
To: ❑ City Engineer
(650) 558-7230
❑ Chief Building Official
(650) 558-7260
❑ City Arborist
(650) 558-7254
From: Planning Staff
❑ Recycling Specialist
(650) 558-7271
ao( Fire Marshal
(650) 558-7600
❑ NPDES Coordinator
(650) 342-3727
❑ City Attorney
Subject: Request for creek enclosure permit for replacement of an existing
wood deck with a new concrete deck over a creekbed at 1249
Cabrillo Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-171-040
Staff Review: February 20, 2007
No comment at this time.
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Project Comments
Date:
To:
From:
February 14, 2007
� City Engineer
(650) 558-7230
� Chief Building Official
(650) 558-7260
� City Arborist
(650) 558-7254
� Recycling Specialist
(650) 558-7271
� Fire Marshal
(650) 558-7600
� NPDES Coordinator
(650) 342-3727
� City Attorney
Planning Staff
Subject: Request for creek enclosure permit for replacement of an existing
wood deck with a new concrete deck over a creekbed at 1249
Cabrillo Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-171-040
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1) 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). 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 prevent the discharge of all potential pollutants, including
pavement cutting wastes, paints, 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;
• Limit and time application of pesticides and fertilizers to prevent polluted
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 —1249 Cabrillo Ave. — new concrete deck
over creek bed (Easton Creek).
2) 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. The
easement shall be protected from any site runoff.
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 around the site;
c. Address methods 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.
5) Project may require permit from the Department of Fish and Game and/or the SF
Bay Area Regional Water Quality Control Board. Check with both agencies to
determinine if a permit is required before start of the construction.
Brochures and literatures on stormwater pollution prevention and BMPs are available for
your review at the Planning and Building departments. Distribute to all project
proponents.
For additional assistance, contact Eva J. at 650/342-3727.
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` '�'• •j-" A "sensitive habitat "is an
.0 �1� _ ��f._.�� area where vegetative,
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disturbed or degraded. These areas
include but are not limited to riparian corridors (creeks)
and wetlands.
Riparian corridors are vegetative and wildlife areas in
and adjacent to perennial and intermittent streams
and other freshwater bodies, such as lakes, ponds, and
reservoirs. Riparian corridors can be delineated by the
limit of riparian vegetation.
Wetlands are areas where the water table is at, near, or
above the land surface long enough to bring about
the formation of hydric soils or to support the growth
of plants which normally grow in water or wet ground.
Wetlands include fresh or brackish water marshes,
mudflats, brackish,tidal or seasonal wet ares and can
occur along the margins of streams, lakes and ponds.
Should you have a project that is adjacent to or
involves a riparian corridor or wetland, certain permits
may be required from Federal , State or local agencies.
These agencies have their own specific definitions of
sensitive areas that require permits.This pamphlet
should help you determine which agency to contact
for your project.
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Pract�cal Tips�for�.,� _ _ _ � - _ - _ �
' ' Getting Your Project Approved
1. Consult Early. Consultation with permitting
and regulatory agencies should begin as early as
possible in planning your project.
possible. Consider environmentally superior
alternatives. Incorporate the suggestions you
learned during early consultation.
2. Carefully Select and Design Your Site.
Evaluate several alternative sites before making
your choice. It is also important to ,,,,,,,,,,,,,�
conduct an environmental �
constraints analysis prior
to site design.
3. Have Written Descriptions and Site Plans
Available. You may need to provide a written
description as well as a map and site plan of your
project at your first meeting with each agency.
4. Learn the Rules.Take time to study the
protocols and regulations of those agencies that
must approve your project. Study all applicable
state, local and federal agency permitting
requirements.
5. Know the Players. Become familiar with the
regulators and how they function.
6. Approach the Process with a Positive,
Non-adversarial Attitude. It is generally
counterproductive to resist the permit process as
you are going through it. Indeed the squeaky
wheel gets the grease. But be polite!
7. Know the resources you are protecting and
why they are sensitive. For information contact
the CA Department of Fish and Game.
8. Reduce Adverse Environmental Impacts.
Design your project to eliminate or reduce as
many potential environmental impacts as
9. Involve the Public. Plan a public participation
program. Meet with members of your community
to get their ideas and views of your proposed
project.
10. Pay Attention to Details. Follow all the rules.
Respond promptly to requests for information.
Do not cut corners.
11. Be Willing to Negotiate.The.permit process
has been established because of the public
concern for protecting the waterways and this is
the prime responsibility of the ��,
agency reviewer.The revie�
are sensitive to the conceri
of individuals and property
rights, and are willing to
consider alternative
project designs to meet
the needs of the
property owner and 5till
protect natural resources.
12. When in Doubt, Ask. If you are not sure
whether your project needs a permit, ask. Going
ahead without all the proper permits or without
following conditions of approval very likely will
cost you time and money.
13. Get Everything in Writing. Request each
agency you contact to put everything in writing.
This will help prevent any misunderstandings.
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The Agencies and their Mandates
City and County Government Review. Many City and
County governments have local
ordinances pertaining to creeks and
wetlands, and depending on the nature
of the project several other permits (i.e.
Grading Permit,Tree Cutting Permit,
Building Permit, Coastal Development
Permit, etc...) may be required as well. For more information,
call your local Planning Department and provide them with
the property's address and Assessor Parcel Number (APN).
CEQA Review.The local government planning department
with the most jurisdictional responsibility for your project
must review it under the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The main purpose of CEQA
review is to identify and prevent significant potential
environmental impacts from proposed projects.
Planning Departments (area code 650)
City of Atherton ...............................................688-6521
City of Belmont ................................................585-7416
City of Brisbane ...............................................467-4180
City of Burlingame ...................:� r}��
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Cityof Colma ....................................................985-2590
City of Daly City ...............................................991-8033
City of East P�lo Alto ....................................853-3189
City of Half Moon Bay ......................................726-8250
Town of Hillsborough ......................................579-3816
City of Menlo Park ...........................................858-3400
City of Millbrae ................................................259-2341
City of Pacifica .................................................738-7300
Town of Portola Valley ....................................851-1700
City of Redwood City .......................................780-7234
City of San Bruno .............................................877-8874
City of San Carlos .............................................802-4263
City of San Mateo ............................................377-3362
San Mateo County ...........................................363-4161
City of South San Francisco ............................877-8535
Town of Woodside ...........................................851-6790
San Mateo County Environmental Health Services
Division. (650) 363-4305.The County Environmental
Health Department provides environmental health
protection to insure a safe and healthful environment for
County residents. This protection is provided through
education, and monitoring and enforcement of business
entities including retail, food and hazardous materials
handlers.This agency would be involved and may require
permits if work on, or discharge into a creek or wetland
poses a public health hazard.
San Mateo County Flood Control District. (San Mateo
County Public Works Department (650) 363-4100.) The
District is empowered to study flood conditions and to
construct facilities after the formation of zones consisting of
the particular watersheds to be served. San Mateo County
has flood control zones in the following areas: Colma Creek,
Ravenswood, San Bruno Creek, and San Francisquito Creek.
The District is responsible for property and facilities which it
owns and maintains, generally consisting of walls and
levees. Any proposed work involving property and facilities
owned by the Flood Control District will require an
Encroachment Permit. In addition, regulations of
construction have been adopted in San Francisquito Creek
for the stretch between its confluence with Los Trancos
Creek and San Francisco Bay. Contact the District if you are
not sure whether your project requires a permit, or is within
the District's jurisdiction.
California Department of Fish and Game. (707) 944-5520
or (707)944-5500. The California Department of Fish and
Game requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (SAA) for
� �, � J projects that will divert or
i' �'�'� � obstruct the natural flow of
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� �� ��` �;, ;;� '� water, change the bed, channel
,�� � or bank of any stream, or propose
to use any material from a streambed.The
SAA basically is a contract between the applicant
and the Department of Fish and Game regarding
what will and will not be done in the riparian zone
and stream course.The Department of Fish and
Game is interested in any work that occurs anywhere
(in, on, over, or under the creek) between the streambed
sloping upwards to the top of the bank. If you have any
uncertainty about the need for an SAA you should contact
the Department of Fish and Game, and they will let you
know if they need to be involved.The SAA is subject to
CEQA and all information necessary for stream projects
must be disclosed.
San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Quality Control
Board. (510) 622-2300. (Ask for the staff inember assigned
to your County.) The San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water
Quality Control Board's overall mission is to protect surface
and ground waters of the San Francisco Bay region. The
Regional Board issues General Construction Activity Storm
Water Permits for storm water discharges associated with
any construction activity, including clearing, grading,
excavation o� reconstruction that results in the disturbance
of at least f+�e acref of total land area. The Regional Board
also reviews and waives Section 401 Water Quality
Certification for projects requiring Corps of Engineers
Section 404 permits. Section 401 refers to the section of the
Clean Water Act that gives states the authority to issue,
waive or deny certification that the proposed activity is in
conformance with State water quality standards.
,. State Water Resources Control Board.
The California Legislature established the
m State Water Resources Control Board
� ��� (State Board) and the nine Regional
�� Water Quality Control Boards in 1967.
�`; The State Board administers the State's
_ :� water quality, water pollution control, and
` water rights functions as part of the
California Environmental Protection Agency.The State Board
provides policy guidance and budgetary authority to the
Regional Water Quality Control Boards, which conduct
planning, permitting and enforcement activities. The joint
action of the State Board and the Regional Boards
constitute a comprehensive program for managing water in
California.
State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water
Rights. (916) 322-4503 or (916) 657-2170. In granting
Water Right Permits, the State Board must determine under
what conditions water may be taken and used. Their goal is
to assure that California's water resources are put to
maximum beneficial use and that the best interests of the
public are served. Any persons or agencies intending to
take water from a creek for storage or direct use on
non-riparian land must first obtain a Water Right Permit. If
you are uncertain whether you need a permit or have
questions about your present use of water, call the Board's
Division of Water Rights.
The California Coastal Commission. The California Coastal
Act of 1976 requires any person proposing to
undertake development in the Coastal Zone to ��
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obtain a Coastal Development Permit. The Coastal
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�"�` �� �' °. Zone extends inland anywhere from
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urban areas to five miles in
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�,� "� applications for projects in or near
"� `' coastal creeks can be obtained from
� " the following Planning Departments:
��, : the County of San Mateo, the City of
�� �" Half Moon Bay, the City of Pacifica or
the City of Daly City. If projects are proposed in or adjacent to
existing or historic coastal wetland areas, they will require
Coastal Development Permits issued by the Coastal
Commission.To find out if your project is in the Coastal Zone
you should contact the planning division of your local
government.
Questions regarding the Coastal Commission's appeal and
permitting processes should be directed to:
For projects within unincorporated areas and coastal cities of
San Mateo County contact: North Coast Chief of Permits
(650) 904-5400.
San Francisco Bay Conservation
and Development Commission.
- (650) 557-3686. Any person
- proposing to f II, extract materials, or
change the use of water, land, or
structures in or around San Francisco
Bay must first obtain a permit from
the San Francisco Bay Conservation
and Development Commission. Fill is
very broadly defined to include (1) solid fill, such as dirt,
concrete, wood, and structures, (2) pile-supported fill, such as
fixed boat piers and docks, (3) floating f II, such as floating
docks, houseboats, and vessels moored for extended periods
of time, and even (4) structures cantilevered over the
Commission's jurisdiction. The Commission's permit jurisdiction
includes San Francisco Bay which is defined as any area within
the greater San Francisco Bay up to mean high tide (except in
areas of tidal marsh where the Commission's jurisdiction
extends to 5 feet above mean sea level) and a"shoreline band"
that extends 100 feet inland from areas subject to tidal action.
The Commission also has jurisdiction over a portion of
Redwood Creek. If your project is close to Redwood Creek or
near the mouth of any creek flowing into the San Francisco
Bay, check with the Commission to find out if they have
jurisdiction.
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The Army Corps of Engineers. (Regulatory Branch (415)
977-8464, ask for South Section Chief.) The regulatory
authority of the Corps of Engineers for creek projects is
based on Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section
10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act requires Corps authorization for work involving
placement of fill or discharge of dredged materials into any
"waters of the United States" Section 10 of the Rivers and
Harbors Act requires Corps authorization for work or
structures in or affecting "navigable waters" Corps
jurisdiction extends up to the ordinary high water line for
non-tidal waters and up to the line of high tide (for dredge
or fill), or mean high water line (for work or structures) for
tidal waters. If you have questions, want to obtain a permit
application packet, information describing the regulatory
program, or want to request a pre-application consultation
meeting contact the San Francisco District regulatory office.
U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service/San Mateo
County Resource Conservation District. (650) 726-4660
or (408) 688-1562. The Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS), formerly the Soil Conservation Service, is an
agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which
provides assistance to landowners in San Mateo County
through a Memorandum of Understanding with the San
Mateo County Resource Conservation District (RCO). The
NRCS and RCD are co-located in the same Half Moon Bay
office. NRCS, in cooperation with the RCO, provides free
technical information and assistance to landowners and
land users to address natural resource management
concerns for cropland, pastureland, rangeland, woodland,
water resources, disturbed areas, and watersheds. NRCS also
provides free soil survey information. NRCS is
non-regulatory and does not issue any permits. NRCS has
been designated as the Federal agency responsible for
making wetland delineations/determinations on private
agricultural lands. However, these delineations are made
only upon written request from the landowner or another
Federal agency.The RCD facilitates Grading Permit
Exemptions for natural resource management projects
carried out under the purview of the RCD and NRCS.
�, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (916)
R. 979-2710.The U. S. Fish and Wildlife
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Service reviews and comments on
projects pursuant to the Fish and
' Wildlife Coordination Act, the Clean
' Water Act, and the National
� Environmental Policy Act.The Service's
����'��%� „,,.,�,�,;.; comments focus on the effects of
projects on all fish and wildlife resources and the habitats
that support those resources. Such projects may be, but not
limited to, flood control, urban and industrial development,
habitat restoration activities, etc.The Service also reviews
projects for their affects pursuant to the Federal
Endangered Species Act (Act). The Act, through Section 9,
prohibits the take of any species listed as threatened or
endangered pursuant to the Act without a specific
exemption. The term "take" is broadly defined and if "take" is
going to occur a permit from the Service is required. If there
is another Federal Agency involved then exemption from
the "take° provisions of the Act can be achieved through a
Section 7 process. If there is no Federal involvement than a
permit pursuant to Section 10, also known as a Habitat
Conservation Plan, will be needed.
National Marine x ,,
Fisheries Service �"T�`•�T `�; ,�•, , ,�,y�},`�`.�.' ''�'�"'3
(707)575-6050. `
The National Marine ' '
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Fisheries Service � � � '•'• ,
(NMFS) is the federal . r � �.� �
agency responsible for the conservation and management
of the nation's living marine resources. Projects or activities
that may affect marine fish and related habitat within NMFS
jurisdiction are reviewed for any potentially harmful effects,
These evaluations are conducted under the authorities of
the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act, and the National Environmental
Policy Act. The purpose of reviews conducted by NMFS is to
ensure that sensitive populations of marine and
anadromous fish (such as salmon and steelhead), as well as
the aquatic and riparian habitat that support these fish, can
survive and recover in the presence of human activities.
Through these reviews, the need to conserve and protect
fish and habitat is balanced with the need to responsibly
utilize natural resources for economic and other purposes.
The types of projects and activities of interest to NMFS
include streambank stabilization, streambed alteration,
habitat restoration, flood control, urban and industrial
development, and water resource utilization. When projects
or activities require a federal permit, such as a Clean Water
Act section 404 permit from the Army Corps of Engineers,
then NMFS conducts a consultation with the federal agency
under section 7 of the ESA. When there is no federal
involvement, then for projects that incidentally "take" a
listed species a permit under section 10 of the ESA is
required. �° ��
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Guide to San Mateo County Creek and Wetland Permitting
(Note: A checked box indicates the agency that should be contacted. It does not indicate that a permit will definitely be required.)
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Involve creek bank stabilization or erosion control? ✓ ,f - ,/ � � � � � �
Require the removal of riparian or other wetland vegetation? ✓ � � � � � �
Involve planting riparian or wetland vegetation? ✓ � � � � f
Affect native plants,wildlife orfisheries? ✓ f � � � � �
Result in stormwater discharge into a creek or wetland? ✓ ✓ ,/ ',/ �/ � ,/ � � �
Divert or obstruct the natural Flow;or change the natural bed or bank ofa creek or wetland? ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ � ✓ ✓ ✓
Involve repair, rehabilitation or replacement of any structure or fill adjacent � � � � � ✓ ✓ ✓
to a creek or wetlandl
Involve building any structure adjacent to a creek or wetland? ✓ ,/ � � �/ � � �
Involve fish and wildlife enhancement,attraction or harvesting devices and activities? ✓ � ✓ � � � � �
Use materials from a streambed (induding but not limited to boulders, � f � ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
rocks,gravel,sand and wood debris)?
Requirethe disposal ordeposition ofdebris,waste,orany material containing
aumbled,flaked,or ground pavement with a possibility that such material ✓ ✓ ,/ ✓ ✓ ✓ J � �
could pass into a creek or wetland? '
Involve the removal of any materials from,or add fill to,a creek orwetland? ✓ ✓ ✓ � � � � � �
Involve grading orfill near a creek or wetland? ✓ � � � � � �
Involve a bridge or culvert? ✓ � � � � �/ � � f
Involve utility pipe lines? � �/; ,/ � � �/
Involve a septic leach field near a creek or wetland? ✓ ✓ ,/ � �
Require a water well near a creek or wetland? ✓ ✓ � �
Involve work within historic or existing coastal wetlands? ✓ � � � � �/ � � �/
Remove water from creek for storage or direct use on non-riparian land. � J ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ � � �
Require that hazardous materials be generated and/or stored on site? ✓ ✓ J ✓ ✓
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Additional Creek and
Wetland Project Permitting
Information
Contacts:
To report a hazardous or non-hazardous spill or
pollution incident, call 911 or: San Mateo County
Environmental Health Division (650) 363-4305 or
363-4708, or
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality
Control Board (510) 622-2300
To report illegal dumping in creek, fish kills,
poaching, etc. call: California Department of
Fish and Game (707) 944-5512
For additional information on the San Mateo
Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Program (STOPPP), call (650) 599-1406.
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Construction Practices
The following book will provide you with
valuable information regarding water pollution
and construction activities.
Blueprint for a Clean Bay
Contains information on best management
practices to prevent water pollution from
construction-related activities. Published by the
Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies
Association (BASMAA). For a copy, call your
local planning department, or write to
BASMAA, 151 S Clay St., Suite1400, Oakland CA
94612-3011.
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Stream Care Guides
For information on how to maintain or enhance the health of your creek, several publications are
available. Here are a few.
Stream Care Guide for Santa Clara Cou
Published by Santa Clara Valley Water District. Copies are available from the Public Information
Office at 5750 Almaden Expwy., San Jose, CA 95118-3686. (408) 265-2600
Streamside Planting Guide for San Mateo and Santa Clara Countv Streams
Published by the Coyote Creek Riparian Station. For a copy write to Peninsula Conservation Center
at 3921 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Call 650/96�-9876.
Groundcover, A Planting Guide for Erosion
Control and Site Improvement on the Central Coast
Published by the Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District. Call (408) 688-1562.
For brochures and other publications on erosion control, drainage improvement, and streambank
stabilization contact your local Natural Resource Conservation Service/Resource Conservation
District ofFice. For information about the San Mateo County coast region you may contact:
San Mateo County Resource Conservation District, 785 Main St., Suite C, Half Moon Bay, CA
94019, (650) 726-4660. For information about the south-bayside region of San Mateo
County contact Guadalupe-Coyote Resource Conservation District, 888 N.1 st St., Room 204,
San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 288-5888.
Guidelines for Bank Stabilization Projects:
In the Riverine Environments of King County
Published by the King County Department of Public Works, Surface Water Management
Department. Seattle, WA. June 1993. For a copy write to King County Office of Finance, 700 Sth Ave.
Suite 2200, Seattle WA, 98104, EAsk for Guidelines for Bank Stabilization Projects) This guide is very
comprehensive and highly recommended. (206) �96-8332.
Creek Care Guide for Residences and Businesses
Published by the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, National Park Service.
(650) 744-3975. a���
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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 pollu- _
tants such as oiI 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 mi�ions of dollars
a year.
Nature slowly wears away land, 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 Ioss of topsoil,
minerals and nutrients, arid it causes ugly cuts and gullies in the
Iandscape. Surface runoff and the materials it carries with it clog
our culverts, fIood channels and streams. Sometimes it destroys
wildlife and damages recreational areas svch as Iakes 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.
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NEED MORE INFORMATION?
ABAG has produced a slide/tape show on soil erosion
called "Money Down the Drain." It is available for showing
to any interested group. Ca11 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. 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 Ioca! libraries
and in city and county public works and planning depart-
ments.
USDA Soil 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. �
ASSOGI�TION
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GOVERNMENiS
PR�rEC�CING
EAST BAY REGIONAL
PARK DISTRICT
YOUR
PROPERrY
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EROSION
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YOUR PROPERTY AND PREVENT
FUTURE HEADACHES
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Vegetatioa-stabilized Bare Slope: Headaches
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"Wiaterize" your property by mid-September. Don't
wait until spring to put in Iandscaping. You need
wiater proteetion. Final Iandscaping can be done
Iater.
Inexpensive measures installed by fa1l will give you
protection quickly that will Iast a11 during the wet
season.
Ia one aftemooa 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 soil so it wi11
hold seeds.
TIPS FOR THE HOMEOWNE�
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Seeding of bare slop¢s
• Hand broadcast or use a"breast seeder." A typical
yard can be done in Iess than an hour.
• Give seeds a boost with fertilizer.
• Mu1ch 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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Winter alert
• Check before storms to see that drains and ditches
are not clogged by Ieaves and rubble.
• Check after major storms to be sure drains a re clear
and vegetation is holding on slopes. Repair as
necessary.
• Spot seed any bare areas.
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Soil erosion costs Bay Area homeowners mi[Iions of doI-
lars a year. We Iose 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 summer,
so that erosion control measures can be in place when
the rain comes.
• Examine your site carefully before building. Be aware of
the sIope, drainage patterns and soiI types. Proper site
design will help you avoid expensive stabilization work.
Preserve existing vegeta-
tion as much as possible.
Limit qrading and plant
removaf to the areas
under current construc-
tion. (Vegetation will
naturally curb erosion,
improve Ihe appearance
and the value of your
property, and reduce the
cost of landscaping Iater.)
• Use fencing to protect plants from fill material and traffc.
Ifyou 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
eartf-i as Iittle as possible.. Limit the tim'e in which graded
areas are exposed.
• Minimize the Iength and
steepness of sIopes by
�� t benching, terracing, or
constructing diversion
� . structures. Landscape
' ``���' ��„ benched areas to stabilize
, the slope and improve ifs
appearance.
• As soon as possible after grading a site, plant vegetation
on aIl 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 grave!-
ing access roads and driveways. °
TEMPORARY MBASURES ?0
STABI�IZE THE SOIL � �
Grass provides the
cheapest and most ef-
fective short-term. ero-
sion control. It grows
quickly and covers tfie
ground completely. To
fnd the best seed mix-
tures and plants for
your area, check with
your locaT n�rsery, the
U.S. Department ofAg-
riculture Soil Conserva-
tion Service, or the
University of California
Cooperative Extension.
Malches hold soil moisture and provide ground protection
from rain damage. They also provide a favorable envi-
ronment for stazting and growing plants. Easy-lo-obtatn
mulches are grass clippings, Ieaves, sawdc�st, bark chips
and straw
Straw muIch is nearly 1�00�% effective when hetd 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-
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tive in stabilizing sloped areas. .,i .: �, ;.�
Hydraulic inulching with a �
tackifier should
be done in two .
separate appli- - . , _ , , _� • - '
cations: the frst
compo.sed of seed fertilizer and half the mulch, the second
composed of the remaining mulch and tackifec. Cornmer-
cial hydraulic muIch applicators — who also provide other
erosion control services — are listed under "landscap ing" in
the phone book.
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Mats 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 drafaage can be collected in barrels or storage con-
tainers or routed into Iawns, planter boxes and gardens.
Be sure lo cover stored water so you don't colIect mos-
quitos, too. Excessive runoff should be directed away from
your house. Too much water can damage trees and make
foundations unstab(e.
STRUCTURAL RUNO�FF CONTROLS
Even with proper timing and pIanting, you may need to
protect disturbed areas from rainfafl until the plants have
time to utablish themselves. Or you may need permanent
ways to transport water across your property so that it
doesn't cause erosion.
To keepwater from carrying soil from your site and dump-
ing it into nearby 1ots, streets, streams and channels, you
need ways to reduce its volume and speed. Some exam-
ples of what you might use are;
Perirneler dike
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sediment trap
Riprap (rock fining)—to
protect channef banks
from erosive water fIow
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stop runoff carrying
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protect3oa—to reduce
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open ground or into a
natural channel
Dfversioa dike or pertmeter dfke—to divert excess
water to places where it can be ciisposed of properiy
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• Perimeter swale—to divert
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