06 New Harmony Project - City Council - City of Davis

New Harmony Apts. – PA#61-07 Attachment 2 - Conditions of Approval
33. Air Quality During Construction. The following actions shall be taken during construction
to minimize temporary air quality impacts (dust) and included as notes on all construction
documents:
a) An effective dust control program should be implemented whenever earth-moving
activities occur on the project site. In addition, all dirt loads exiting a construction site
within the project area should be well watered and/or covered after loading.
b) Apply water or dust palliatives on exposed earth surfaces as necessary to control dust
emissions. Construction contracts shall include dust control treatment in late morning
and at the end of the day, of all earth surfaces during clearing, grading, earth moving,
and other site preparation activities. Non-potable water shall be used, where feasible.
Existing wells shall be used for all construction purposes where feasible. Excessive
watering will be avoided to minimize tracking of mud from the project onto streets.
c) Grading operations on the site shall be suspended during periods of high winds (i.e.
winds greater than 15 miles per hour).
d) Outdoor storage of fine particulate matter on construction sites shall be prohibited.
Contractors shall cover any stockpiles of soil, sand and similar materials. No storage
of uncovered construction debris for more than one week.
e) Construction-related trucks shall be covered and installed with liners and on the
project site shall be swept at the end of the day.
f) Revegetation or stabilization of exposed earth surfaces shall be required in all inactive
areas in the project.
g) Vehicle speeds shall not exceed 15 miles per hour on unpaved surfaces. (FPD, DR)
34. Landscape Plan. A final landscape plan with detailed landscaping and irrigation
information shall be submitted and approved by the Community Development and Parks and
General Services Departments prior to the issuance of building permits. Landscape plans
shall specify the following:
a) Location, size and quantity of all plant materials;
b) A plant legend specifying species type (botanical and common names) container size,
maximum growth habit, and quantity of all plant materials;
c) Location of all pavements, fencing, buildings, accessory structures, parking lot light
poles, property lines, and other pertinent site plan features;
d) Planting and installation details and notes including soil amendments;
e) Existing trees on site shall be identified. Identification shall include species type,
truck diameter at 4’-6” above adjacent grade, and location on site. Trees planned for
removal or relocation shall be marked on the plans, methodology to preserve trees in
place shall be provided on the plans;
f) Street trees to be planted;
g) Details of all irrigation (drip and sprinkler) as well as all equipment such as backflow,
controller and meter devices identified;
h) Two deep watering tubes per tree planted in an isolated parking lot planter island.
i) Landscaping shall be designed to incorporate permanent Best Management Practices
(BMPs) for stormwater quality. Procedures for maintaining the BMPs shall be
provided, subject to the review of Public Works. (FPD, DR)
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