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Ord 2108 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance effecting a zone change from R-1:12 to RM:5-12:PD at 14561 Winchester BoulevardORDINANCE 2108 ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM R -1:12 TO RM:5 -12:PD AT 14561 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD THE TOWN COUNCIL, OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I The Town Code of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to change the zoning at 14561 Winchester Boulevard as shown on the map which is attached hereto marked Exhibit A and is part of this Ordinance from R -1:12 (Single - Family Residential, minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet), to RM:5 -12:PD (Multiple - Family Residential, 5 to 12 units per acre /Planned Development). SECTION II The PD (Planned Development Overlay) zone established by this Ordinance authorizes the following construction and use of improvements: 1. Demolition of all existing improvements on the site except for the historic residence and water tower; 2. Construction of 19 market rate units, one Below Market Price (BMP) unit, and conversion of the historic house to a BMP unit (21 units total); 3. Landscaping, parking, and other site improvements shown and required on the Official Development Plan (Exhibit B); 4. Uses permitted are residential and those uses specified in the underlying RM:5 -12 (Multiple- Family Residential) zone by Sections 29.40.610 (Permitted Uses) and 29.20.185 (Table of Conditional Uses) of the Zoning Ordinance, as those sections exist at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance, or as they may be amended in the future subject to any restrictions or other requirements specified elsewhere in this ordinance including, but not limited to, the Official Development Plan. However, 1 no use listed in Section 29.20.185 is allowed unless specifically authorized by this Ordinance. SECTION III COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS All provisions of the Town Code apply, except when the Official Development Plan specifically shows otherwise. SECTION IV Architecture and Site Approval is required before any construction work for the project is performed, whether or not a permit is required for the work and before any permit for construction is issued. Construction permits shall only be issued in a manner complying with Section 29.80.130 of the Zoning Ordinance. SECTION V The attached Exhibit A (Map) and Exhibit B (development plans received by the Town of Los Gatos on November 20, 2002, 15 sheets), incorporated herein by this reference, are part of the Official Development Plan. The following must be complied with before issuance of any grading, demolition or construction permits, unless otherwise stated: TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Planning Division 1. ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPROVAL REQUIRED. A separate Architecture and Site Application and approval shall be required for the new homes, remodeled historic home, parking areas and landscape improvements. 2. BUILDING SIZES. The size and composition of the 21 homes shall be in the range of 1,250 and 1,900 square feet as shown in the table on the Conceptual Development Plan. The BMP units shall be a minimum of 1,250 square feet. 2 3. BUILDING HEIGHT. The maximum height of the new residences shall be 26 feet. 4. OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS. The Official Development Plans provided are conceptual in nature. Final footprints and building designs shall be determined during the architecture and site approval process. 5. COMMUNITY BENEFIT. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the Town for provision of the community benefits being offered with the project. The agreement shall include details on the timing and implementation of each item and shall be approved by the Town Attorney and the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of any building permits for the project. 6. TREE SCREENING -1. The Architectural Consultant's recommendation to retain conifers along Winchester Boulevard shall be followed to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. 7. TREE SCREENING -2. Screening trees shall be planted along the border of the project adjacent to the Courtsyle condominium complex to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. 8. ONE STORY HOMES. The new homes on lots 9 and 21 shall be one story. Building footprints for these two homes may be modified as approved by the Director of Community Development. 9. HISTORIC PANELS. The applicant shall provide historic panels to help explain the historic significance of the site. 10. "CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION MEASURE -1. In the event that cultural or archaeological resources are uncovered during construction, all work must be halted within a 50 -foot radius of the find, the Community Development Director shall be notified, and a qualified archaeologist must be retained to examine the find, determine its significance and make appropriate recommendations. Project personnel shall not alter the materials or their context or collect cultural resources. The cost of the Town retaining a qualified archaeologist shall be paid for by the property owner /developer. 11. * *CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION MEASURE -2: If human remains are discovered, the Los Gatos Police Department and Santa Clara County Coroner shall immediately be notified. The Coroner will determine whether or not the remains were Native American. If the Coroner determines that the remains are not subject to his or her authority, the Coroner shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission, who would attempt to identify descendants of the deceased Native American. 12. * *CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION MEASURE -3: If the Community 3 Development Director finds that the archaeological find is not a significant resource, work will resume only after the submittal of a preliminary archaeological report and after provisions for reburial and on -going monitoring are accepted. Provisions for identifying descendants of a deceased Native American and for reburial will follow the protocol set forth in Appendix K of the CEQA Guidelines. If the site is found to be a significant archaeological site, a mitigation program will be prepared and submitted to the Director of Community Development for consideration and approval, in conformance with the protocol set forth in Appendix K of the CEQA Guidelines. 13. "CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION MEASURE-41f applicable, a final report will be prepared when a find is determined to be a significant archaeological site, and /or when Native American remains are found on the site. The final report will include background information on the completed work, a description and list of identified resources, the disposition and curation of these resources, any testing, other recovered information, and conclusions. 14. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT. A Tree Removal Permit shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a Building, Grading or Encroachment Permit. 15. TREE PROTECTION -1. The builder shall strive to restrict all construction activity including foot and equipment traffic, grading, trenching, building, landscaping, etc. outside the dripline of protected trees to the greatest extent possible. 16. TREE PROTECTION -2. Improvement plans, grading and drainage plans, landscape and irrigation plans and demolition plans shall be reviewed by the Consulting Arborist prior to issuance of any applicable permits. 17. TREE PROTECTION -3. Tree Preservation Specifications shall be included on all construction plans. 18. TREE PROTECTION -4. A designated storage area that does not conflict with any trees to remain shall be provided during construction. 19. TREE PROTECTION -5. Avoid open trenching within tree driplines to the greatest extent possible. 20. TREE PROTECTION -6. A Tree Protection Zone will be designated by the Consulting Arborist prior to issuance of any permits. Underground utilities, downspout drains, irrigation systems and shall not be within the Tree Protection Zone to the greatest extent possible. Any exceptions to this must be cleared by the Consulting Arborist or the Parks Superintendent. 21. TREE PROTECTION -7. Any herbicides placed under paving materials shall be safe for use around trees and shall be labeled for that use. M 22. TREE PROTECTION -8. New landscaping shall be compatible with existing trees. The final landscape plan shall be reviewed by the Consulting Arborist during the Architecture and Site review process. 23. RECYCLING. All wood, metal, glass, and aluminum materials generated from the demolished structure shall be deposited to a company that will recycle the materials. Receipts from the company(s) accepting these materials, noting type and weight of material, shall be submitted to the Town prior to the Town's demolition inspection. 24. DEMOLITION. The demolition of existing structures and facilities on the site shall not take place until the Planned Development has been approved by the Town Council and a demolition permit has been issued by the Building Division. 25. BELOW MARKET PRICE PROGRAM. The developer shall designate two of the residential units as BMP units. The units shall be sold (not rented) to qualified buyers through the Town's BMP Program. A deed restriction shall be recorded prior to issuance of building permits, stating that the BMP units must be sold as below market priced units pursuant to the Town's BMP requirements. Building Division 26. * *GEOLOGIC MITIGATION MEASURE -l: A geotechnical investigation shall be conducted to determine the surface and subsurface soil conditions of the site, as well as to determine the potential for surface fault rupture on the site. The geotechnical study shall provide recommendations for site grading as well as the design of foundations, retaining walls, concrete slab -on -grade construction, excavation, drainage, on -site utility trenching and pavement sections. The project shall incorporate all recommendations of the investigation in order to minimize the potential impacts resulting from regional seismic activity and subsurface conditions of the site. 27. * *HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION MEASUREI: Construction finish materials that are suspect for containing lead -based paint shall be tested, and pending laboratory analysis, shall not be subjected to any process that renders them friable unless proper engineering controls and worker protection procedures are initiated. 28. * *HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION MEASURE -The Town shall require abandonment of the on -site well in accordance with local and state requirements. The Santa Clara Valley Water District shall be consulted to inquire whether the on -site well that has been filled with soil will need to be capped or plugged with concrete prior to final closure of the well. 29. * *HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION MEASURE-1-he small volume of excavated soils (less than one cubic yard) that is currently stockpiled on the site 5 shall be properly managed or disposed of. 30. "HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION MEASURE -4: The drums and containers of oil and other chemicals stored on the site, primarily in the fruit barn, shall be properly disposed of off -site. 31. "HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION MEASURE --The septic systems on the site shall be properly removed as part of project development. 32. NOISE MITIGATION MEASURE -1: All project units shall have fresh air supply systems or air conditioning to maintain acceptable interior noise levels of 45 dBA (CNEL or Ldn) with the windows in the closed positions. In addition, project homes shall have upgraded acoustical treatment (e.g. sound rated windows) to ensure that the 45 dBA interior standard is achieved. A detailed noise study shall be conducted to specify the required treatments based on future railroad operations and projected traffic volumes on Winchester Boulevard. This noise study shall also identify sound wall heights and locations that will be required to meet the Town's noise goal and /or State guidelines for outdoor use areas. 33. NOISE MITIGATION MEASURE -2: Vibration measurements shall be taken at proposed building locations to ensure that existing train operations do not cause adverse vibration effect. Since train operations already exist and measurements are possible, actual measurements will more precisely indicate the effects of subsoils on vibration propagation at specific locations that model estimates. These measurements should then be used to determine appropriate foundation design. The potential for perceptible vibration shall be fully disclosed to buyers. 34. PERMITS REQUIRED. A building permit application shall be required for each proposed structure. Separate Electrical /Mechanical /Plumbing permit shall be required as necessary. 35. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. The Conditions of Approval shall be "blue lined" in full on the cover sheet of the construction plan submitted for building permit. Conditions shall not be reduced to a size that cannot easily be read. 36. SIZE OF PLANS. The maximum size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall be 24 inches by 36 inches. 37. PLANS. The construction plans for this project shall be prepared under direct supervision of a licensed architect or engineer (Business and Professionals Code Section 5538). 38. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS. Obtain a demolition form from the Building Service Counter. Once the demolition form has been completed and all signatures obtained return the completed for to the Building Service Counter with three (3) sets of site plans that include all existing structures, existing service lines such as water, sewer, and PG &E. No 0 demolition work shall be done without first obtaining a permit from the Town. 39. STREET NAMES & HOUSE NUMBERS: Submit requests for new street names and /or house numbers to the Office of the Town Clerk prior to the application for building permit. 40. HAZARDOUS FIRE ZONE: This project requires a Class A roof assembly. 41. SOILS REPORT. Two copies of a soils report, prepared to the satisfaction of the Building Official, containing foundation and retaining wall design recommendations, shall be submitted with the building permit application. This report shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer specializing in soils mechanics. ALTERNATIVE: Design the foundation for an allowable soil 1,000 psf bearing pressure in accordance with the Uniform Building Code Section 1805. 42. FOUNDATION INSPECTIONS. A pad certificate prepared by a licensed civil engineer or land surveyor shall be submitted to the project building inspector upon foundation inspection. This certificate shall certify compliance with the recommendations as specified in the soils report and the building pad elevation and on -site retaining wall locations and elevations are prepared according to approved plans. Horizontal and vertical controls shall be set and certified by a licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer for the following items: a. Pad elevations b. Finish floor elevations C. Property line setbacks 43. TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE. California Title 24 Energy Compliance forms CR- IR and MF -IR shall be printed on the construction plans. 44. RESIDENTIAL TOWN ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS: The residences, including the historic residence if possible, shall be designed with adaptability features for single family residence per Town Resolution 1994 -61: a. Wooden backing (two inches by right inches minimum) shall be provided in all bathroom walls, at water closets, showers and bathtubs located 34 inches from the floor to the center of the backing, suitable for the installation of grab bars. b. All passage doors shall be at least 32 inches wide on the accessible floor. C. Primary entrance shall have a 36 inch wide door including a 5 foot by 5 foot level landing, no more than 1 inch our of plane with the immediate interior floor level with an 18 inch clearance. 45. TOWN FIREPLACE STANDARDS: New wood burning fireplaces shall be EPA Phase 11 approved appliance as per Town Ordinance 1905. Tree limbs shall be cut within 10 feet of chimneys. 7 46. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. When a special inspection is required by UBC Section 1701, the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of any building permits, in accordance with UBC Section 106.3.5. Special Inspection forms are available from the Building Division Service Counter. The Town Special Inspection schedule shall be printed on the construction plans. 47. ADDITIONAL AGENCY APPROVALS REQUIRED. The project requires the following agency approvals before issuance of a building permit: a. Community Development: Suzanne Davis, 354 -6875 b. Parks & Public Works Department: Imad Baiyasi, 39503430 C. West Valley Sanitation District 408 - 378 -2407 d. Santa Clara County Fire Department: 408 - 378 -4010 e. Los Gatos Union School District: 335 -2000 f. Los Gatos Sartoga Joint Union High School District: 354 -2520 Note: Obtain the school district forms from the Town Building Department, after the building plan check has been completed. TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS: Engineering Division 48. * *TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE -1: The project applicant shall contribute its fair share (proportional to its impact), as determined by the Town Engineer, to modification of the signal phasing of the Winchester Boulevard /Knowles Drive intersection to "overlap phasing" so that eastbound right -turn movements on Knowles Drive go at the same time as the northbound Winchester Boulevard left -turn movements. Also, U- turns shall be prohibited on the northbound Winchester Boulevard approach. All required fees shall be paid prior to issuance of any occupancy permits. 49. * *TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE -2: Striping and signing shall be provided to restrict vehicles at the project driveway to "right turn in /right turn out" only. In addition, the median island shall be modified and striping and signage provided to restrict use of the median opening to emergency vehicles only. The work shall be completed prior to issuance of any occupancy permits. 50. * *TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE- 3WinchesterBoulevard shall be restriped along the project frontage to provide a ten foot wide turn lane into the project. The work shall be completed prior to issuance of any occupancy permits. 51. * *TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE -4: The design of the proposed linear park and islands in the center of the project cul -de -sac or the driveway entrances shall be modified to allow more room for passenger vehicles to maneuver in and out of the driveways for units 2, 5, 7, 9, 12 and 13. The design changes shall be approved by the Town Engineer prior to issuance of any grading or building permits. 52. * *TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE -5: The median at the project entrance shall be modified to allow more room for southbound single -unit trucks to turn into the project site. The work shall be done prior to issuance of any occupancy permits. 53. * *TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE -6: No on- street parking shall be allowed within the project site except as identified on the Conceptual Development Plan. 54. ACCESS. The recommendations of VTA regarding pedestrian access from the site to Winchester Boulevard shall be followed, to the satisfaction of the Directors of Community Development and Parks & Public Works. 55. STORM WATER RUN -OFF. The developer shall ensure that mitigation measures are in place to prevent increased storm water run -off. 56. GRADING PERMIT. A grading permit is required for all on -site grading, erosion control and improvements (roadway, storm drainage, utilities, lighting, etc.). A separate application for a grading permit (with grading plans) shall be made to the Engineering Division of the Parks & Public Works Department. The grading plans shall include final grading, drainage, retaining wall location, driveway, utilities and interim erosion control. Unless specifically allowed by the Director of Parks & Public Works, the grading permit will be issued concurrently with the building permit. 57. SOILS REPORT. One copy of the soils and geologic report shall be submitted with the grading permit and /or public improvements application. The soils report shall include specific criteria and standards governing site grading, drainage, pavement design, retaining wall design and erosion control. The reports shall be signed and "wet stamped" by the engineer, in conformance with Section 6735 of the California Business and Professions Code. 58. FINAL MAP. A final map shall be recorded. Two copies of the final map shall be submitted to the Engineering Division of the Parks & Public Works Department for review and approval. Submittal shall include closure calculations, title reports and appropriate fee. The map shall be recorded before any permits are issued. 59. DEDICATIONS. The following shall be dedicated on the Final Map. The dedication shall be recorded prior to issuance of any permits. a. New Private Street. Ingress- egress, public service, storm drainage and sanitary sewer easements, as required. b. Private Storm Drainage Easement. As required. 1 60. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. The following improvements shall be installed by the developer. Plans for those improvements shall be prepared by a California registered civil engineer, reviewed and approved by the Town, and guaranteed by contract, Faithful Performance Security and Labor & Materials Security before the issuance of a building permit or the recordation of a map. The improvements must be completed and accepted by the Town before a Certificate of Occupancy for any new building can be issued. a. Winchester Boulevard. New street entrance, curb ramps, tie -in paving, street lighting, signing, striping, storm drainage and sanitary sewers, as required. 61. INSURANCE. One million dollars ($1,000,000) of liability insurance holding the Town harmless shall be provided in a format acceptable to the Town Attorney before recordation of the map. 62. TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEE (RESIDENTIAL). The developer shall pay a proportional the project's share of transportation improvements needed to serve cumulative development within the Town of Los Gatos. The fee amount will be based upon the Town Council resolution in effect at the time the request of Certificate of Occupancy is made. The fee shall be paid before issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. The traffic impact mitigation fee for this project using the current fee schedule is- $5,469 per unit. The final fee shall be calculated from the final plans using the rate schedule in effect at the time of the request for a Certificate of Occupancy. The per unit fee shown has been adjusted to credit the existing single family house to be retained. 63. LIGHTING. Final exterior lighting plans shall be reviewed with the Architecture & Site application. 64. GENERAL. All public improvements shall be made according to the latest adopted Town Standard Drawings and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. All work shall conform to the applicable Town ordinances. The adjacent public right -of -way shall be kept clear of all job related dirt and debris at the end of day. Dirt and debris shall not be washed into storm sewers. The storing of goods and materials on the sidewalk and /or street will not be allowed unless a special permit is issued. The developer's representative in charge shall be at the job site during all working hours. Failure to maintain the public right -of -way according to this condition may result in the Town performing the required maintenance at the developer's expense. 65. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT. All work in the public right -of -way will require a Construction Encroachment Permit. All work over $5,000 will require construction security. 66. PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTIONS. The developer or his representative shall notify the Public Works Inspector at least twenty -four (24) hours before starting any work pertaining to on -site drainage facilities, grading, or paving; and all work in the Town's right -of -way. Failure to do so will result in rejection of work that went on without inspection. 10 67. GRADING INSPECTIONS. The soils engineer or his/her qualified representative shall continuously inspect all grading operations. The soils engineer shall submit a final grading report before occupancy /Certificate of Completion. 68. SURVEYING CONTROLS. SURVEYING CONTROLS. Horizontal and vertical controls shall be set and certified by a licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer qualified to practice land surveying for the following items: a. Top of curb b. 69. EROSION CONTROL. Interim and final erosion control plans and the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) shall be prepared and submitted to the Engineering Division of the Parks & Public Works Department. Grading activities shall be limited to the period of least rainfall (April 15 to October 1). The grading, drainage, erosion control plans and SWPPP shall be in conformance with applicable measures contained in the amended provisions C.3 and C.14 of Order 01 -024 of the amended Santa Clara County NPDES Permit. 70. NON -POINT SOURCE POLLUTION PREVENTION. On -site drainage systems shall include a filtration device in the catch basins or a grease and oil separator shall be installed. 71. SILT AND MUD IN PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY. It is the responsibility of contractor and home owner to make sure that all dirt tracked into the public right -of -way is cleaned up on a daily basis. Mud, silt, concrete and other construction debris SHALL NOT be washed into the Town's storm drains. 72. UTILITIES. The developer shall install all utility service, including telephone, electric power, and other communications lines underground, as required by Town Code §27.50.015(b). Cable television capability shall be provided to all new homes. 73. RESTORATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. The developer shall repair or replace all existing improvements not designated for removal that are damaged or removed because of developer's operations. Improvements such as, but not limited to, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, signs, pavements, raised pavement markers, thermoplastic pavement markings, or signs shall be repaired and replaced to a condition equal to or better than the original condition. Existing improvements to be repaired or replaced shall be at the direction of the Engineering Construction Inspector, and shall comply with all Title 24 Disabled Access provisions. Developer shall request a walk- through with the Engineering Construction Inspector before the start of construction to verify existing conditions. 74. SIDEWALK REPAIR. The developer shall repair and replace to Town standards any sidewalk damaged now or during construction of the project. Sidewalk repair shall match existing color, texture and design, and shall be constructed per Town Standard Detail. The limits of sidewalk repair will be determined by the Engineering Construction Inspector during the construction phase of the project. 11 75. CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR. The developer shall repair and replace to Town standards any curb and gutter damaged now or during construction of the project. New curb and gutter shall be constructed per Town Standard Detail. The limits of curb and gutter repair will be determined by the Engineering Construction Inspector during the construction phase of the proj ect. 76. CURB RAMPS. The developer shall construct two (2) curb ramps according to State Standard Drawings at the crosswalk crossing the new private street. The actual "Case" as shown on the standard to be used will be decided by the Engineering Construction Inspector during the construction phase of the project. 77. AS -BUILT PLANS. After completion of the construction of all work in the public right -of- way or public easements, the original plans shall have all changes (change orders and field changes) clearly marked. The "As- built" plans shall again be signed and "wet - stamped" by the CIVIL engineer who prepared the plans, attesting to the changes. The original "as- built" plans shall be reviewed and approved the Engineering Construction Inspector. A mylar of the approved "as- built" plans shall be provided to the Town before the Faithful Performance Security is released. 78. SANITARY SEWER LATERAL. Sanitary sewer laterals shall be televised by West Valley Sanitation District and approved by the Town of Los Gatos before they are used or reused. Install a sanitary sewer lateral clean -out at the property line. Parks Division 79. GENERAL. All existing and newly planted trees, except those identified for removal, are specific subjects of approval of this project and shall remain on the site. 80. TREE REPLACEMENT. Replacement trees of a size and number adequate to mitigate the loss of existing mature trees shall be planted on the project site. The new trees shall be included on the comprehensive landscape plan to be reviewed as part of the Architecture & Site approval process. 81. NEW TREES. Newly planted and relocated trees shall be double- staked, using rubber tree ties and shall be planted prior to acceptance of the subdivision or Architecture and Site approval as determined by the Parks Superintendent. 82. IRRIGATION. All newly planted landscaping shall be irrigated by an in- ground irrigation system. Special care shall be taken to avoid irrigation which will endanger existing native trees and shrubs. 83. WATER EFFICIENCY. This project is subject to the Town's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, Chapter 26, Article IV of the Town Code. A fee of $472 shall be paid when the 12 landscape, irrigation plans and water calculations are submitted for review. 84. TREE PROTECTION FENCING. Tree protection fencing shall be placed at the drip lines of existing trees to be retained in the areas of construction. Fencing shall be four foot high chain link attached to steel poles driven two feet into the ground when at the dripline of a tree. If the fencing is within eight feet of the trunk of a tree, a fence base may be used, as is typical in a chain link fence is rented. TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT: 85. REQUIRED FIRE FLOW. Required fire flow is 1,000 GPM at 20 psi. residual pressure. 86. PUBLIC FIRE HYDRANTS. Provide two (2) public fire hydrants at locations to be determined by the Fire Department and San Jose Water Company. Hydrants shall have a minimum single flow of 1,000 gallons per minute at 20 psi. residual, with spacing not to exceed five hundred feet. To prevent delays, the developer shall pay all required fees to the water company as soon as possible. 87. FIRE HYDRANT LOCATION IDENTIFIER. Prior to final inspection, a "blue" dot shall be placed in the roadway near each fire hydrant, as directed by the Fire Department. 88. FIRE LANE MARKING REQUIRED. Provide marking for all roadways within the project deemed necessary to facilitate emergency vehicle access. Markings shall conform to Fire Department Standard Details & Specifications A -6 and Local Government Standards. 89. FIRE APPARATUS (ENGINE) ACCESS ROADS REQUIRED. Provide access roadways with a paved all weather surface and a minimum width of 20 feet, vertical clearance of 13 feet six inches, minimum circulating turning radius of 36 feet outside and 23 feet inside. Installations shall conform with Fire Department Standard Details and Specifications A -1. Landscaping elements shall not encroach into the required width nor overhang into the traffic lanes. 90. EMERGENCY VEHICLE TURNAROUND. Provide an approved Fire Department engine roadway turnaround with a minimum radius of 36 feet outside and 23 feet inside. Installations shall conform with the Fire Department Standard Details and Specification sheet A -1. Cul -de -sac diameters shall be no less than 72 feet. 91. TIMING OF REQUIRED INSTALLATIONS. The required fire services, and fire hydrants shall be tested and accepted by the Fire Department prior to the start of framing or delivery of bulk construction materials to the site. Clearance for building permits will not be given until required installations are completed, tested, and accepted by the Fire Department. 92. TIMING OF REQUIRED ROADWAY INSTALLATIONS. Required access roads, up 13 through the first lift of asphalt, shall be installed and accepted by the Fire Department prior to the start of construction. Bulk combustible materials shall not be delivered to the site until installation is complete. During construction, emergency access roads shall be maintained clear and unimpeded. Building permit issuance may be held up until installations are completed. 93. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION. Approved addresses shall be placed on all new buildings so they are clearly visible and legible from the street fronting the property. Numbers shall be a minimum of four inches high and shall contrast with their background. SECTION VI This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on February 18, 2003, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on effect 30 days after it is adopted. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski. NAYS: Sandy Decker, Mike Wasserman ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SIGNED: MAYOR F THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS G TOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA 14