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PD-98-2 & Vesting Tentative Map Tract No.7078 Page 4 of 22 Recommended Conditions of Approval February 9, 1999 G. All house plans shall be engineered by a registered structural engineer retained by the developer. To minimize the risk of damage to any development from strong ground shaking during an earthquake, structures shall be constructed using the site -specific provisions of the most recent construction code enforced by the City. H. The developer shall employ the engineer responsible for the structural design, or another engineer designated by the engineer responsible for the structural design, to perform structural observation in accordance with the building code. Structural observation means the visual observation of the structural system, for general conformance to the approved plans and specifications at significant construction stages and at completion of the structural system. I. In addition to the inspections required by the building code, the developer or the engineer or architect of record acting as the developer's agent shall employ one or more special inspectors who shall provide inspections during construction. The special inspector shall be approved by the Chief Building Official. The City reserves the right to impose structural standards that exceed the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. J. Alternative means of ventilation shall be made available so that future residents can maintain closed windows in the home. Windows on the first floor homes adjacent (closest to and facing) the BART tracks must have a minimum STC rating of 34. Windows on the second floor living spaces facing the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks must have STC ratings of 35-40. K. Final building plans submitted for building permit shall incorporate a range of water conservation measures to substantially reduce average per capita daily use. These measures shall include the use of equipment, devices and methods for plumbing fixtures and irrigation that provide for long-term efficient water use, subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director. L. To reduce on -site water consumption and reduce the energy required for the pumping and distribution of water, drought -resistant native species shall be used for site landscaping where possible. V. FENCING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS - A. All fencing and walls on the project site shall be structurally sound, graffiti- free and well maintained at all times.