Ord 2089 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance 14880-14890 Los Gatos Boulevard and 14950-14960 Terreno de Flores LaneORDINANCE 2089
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING A
ZONE CHANGE FROM R -1:8 AND RM:5 -12:PD TO CH:PD AT
14880 -14890 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD AND
14950 -14960 TERRENO DE FLORES LANE
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
14880 and 14890 Los Gatos Boulevard and 14950 and 14960 Terreno de Flores Lane as shown
on the map which is attached hereto marked Exhibit A and is part of this Ordinance from R -1:8
(Single Family Residential) and RM:5 -12:PD (Multiple Family Residential, 5 -12 units per
acre /Planned Development), to CH:PD (Restricted Highway Commercial /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 three existing single - family residences, five rental units and all
accessory structures;
2. Construction of ten (10) market price single family residential units and two (2)
Below Market Price (BMP) single family residential units;
3. Construction of one (1) Below Market Price (BMP) rental residential apartment unit,
one apartment for teacher housing pursuant to condition #5, and five (5) market rate
apartment units;
4. Construction of a 14,000 sq. ft., two -story building for office uses;
5. Landscaping, private street, parking, and other site improvements shown and
required on the Official Development Plan (Exhibit B);
6. Uses permitted are those specified in the underlying CH (Restricted Highway
Commercial) zone by Sections 29.60.420 (Permitted Uses) and 29.20.185
(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, 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 the demolition of the single family
residences, rental units and accessory structures, or any construction work for the residential units
or office building 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 in 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 May 3, 2001, 20 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:
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
(Planning Division)
1, ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPROVAL REQUIRED. A separate Architecture and Site
Applications and approval shall be required for the proposed residential units, office
building, parking areas and landscape improvements.
2. BUILDING SIZES. The size of the BMP units shall be at least 1,020 square feet (excluding
garages); the single - family units shall be in the range of 1,570 to 2,262 square feet
(excluding garages); the market rate apartments shall be in the range of 1,442 to 1,531
square feet; the BMP and BMP /teacher apartments shall be at least 813 square feet; and
the two -story office building shall be a maximum of 14,000 square feet.
3. SITE PLAN. The site plan provided is conceptual in nature. Final footprints and building
designs shall be determined during the architecture and site approval process.
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4. ACCESS. Deeded reciprocal access rights shall be provided across the two larger parcels
as indicated by the note on the site plan, "future property line ".
5. COMMUNITY BENEFIT. Apartment number 6, as indicated by the applicant, is a one
bedroom unit that as an additional community benefit shall be made available to the school
district for teacher housing. If a teacher is not available to fill this unit, then the unit shall
be subject to the Town's Below Market Price Program. Teachers shall have the first right
of refusal for the teacher unit. The rental agreement shall be prepared by the developer,
with input from the school district, and Town staff prior to the issuance of any permits. A
deed restriction shall be recorded prior to the issuance of any building permits, stating that
the BMP units must be rented and /or sold, as applicable, as below market priced units
pursuant to the Town's BMP requirements. The deed restriction shall also indicate the
rental agreement of the teacher unit.
6. ELEVATOR. The elevator shall be relocated to better serve the apartments. This
condition may be addressed further at the time of Architecture and Site review.
7. DESIGN. Address the issues of territoriality, surveillance, safety and isolation with
appropriate design of the apartments and their access to the common open space. This
condition may be addressed further at the time of Architecture and Site review.
8. CONFIGURATION. Change lot 8 from a C unit to a B unit and switch one of the single
family BMP units with unit 7 to allow a BMP unit and a larger for sale unit to be attached.
This condition may be addressed further at the time of Architecture and Site review.
9. * *ARCHAEOLOGICAL /CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION -1. If cultural or
archaeological resources are uncovered during project 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 alterthe
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.
10. * *ARCHAEOLOGICAL /CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION -2. If human remains are
discovered, the Los Gatos Police Department and Santa Clara County Coroner shall
immediately be notified. The Coroner would 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.
11. * *ARCHAEOLOGICAL /CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION -3. If the Community
Development Director, with advice from a qualified archaeologist, finds that the
archaeological find is not a significant resource, work would resume only after the submittal
of a preliminary archaeological report and after provisions for reburial and ongoing
monitoring are accepted. Provisions for identifying descendants of a deceased Native
American and for reburial would 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
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will be prepared and submitted to the Planning Director for consideration and approval, in
conformance with the protocol set forth in Appendix K of the CEQA Guidelines. The cost
of the Town retaining, a qualified archaeologist shall be paid for by the property
owner /developer.
12. *ARCHAEOLOGICAL /CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION -4. A final report shall be
prepared by a qualified archaeologist when a find is determined to be a significant
archaeological site, and /or when Native American remains are found on site. The final
report shall include background information on the completed work, a description and a list
of identified resources, the disposition and curation of these resources, any testing, other
recovered information, and conclusions. Identified cultural resources shall be recorded on
DPR 523 (historic properties) forms. The cost of the Town retaining a qualified
archaeologist shall be paid for by the property owner /developer.
13. *'ARCHAEOLOGICAL /CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION -5. The Planning and
Building Divisions of the Community Development Department shall be responsible for
ensuring that the archaeological /cultural resources mitigation measures are implemented
appropriately during construction as the need arises.
14. SOLAR WATER SYSTEM: Each residence shall be pre - plumbed for a solar water heater
system prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
15. SOLAR. During the Architecture and Site application process all new residences, to the
extent feasible, shall be designed to take full advantage of passive solar opportunities.
16. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT. ATree Removal Permit shall be obtained prior to the issuance
of a Building, Grading or Encroachment Permit.
17. 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.
18. GARAGE DIMENSIONS. Minimum interior clear dimensions of two car garages shall be
20'x 20'. Minimum interior clear dimensions of one car garages shall be 11' x 20'.
19. BELOW MARKET PRICE (BMP) UNIT. The location of the BMP unit shall be determined
during the Architecture and Site approval process. The BMP unit building permits must
have been issued prior to issuance of the last market rate unit building permit.
20. FENCING & PRIVATE YARDS. Fencing and private yard areas for the residences will be
reviewed with the Architecture & Site application.
21. DEMOLITION. The demolition of existing residences and accessory structures shall not
take place until the Planned Development has been approved by the Town Council.
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(Building Division)
22. * *HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION -1: Construction finish materials that are
suspect for containing lead -based paint will be tested, and pending laboratory analysis, will
not be subjected to any process that renders them friable unless proper engineering
controls and worker protection procedures are initiated.
23. * *HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION -2: The Building Division will be responsible for
ensuring that appropriate testing for lead -based paints is completed and recommendations
are properly implemented during construction.
24. UTILITIES. The developer must agree to install all utility service, including telephone,
electric power, and other communications lines underground, according to Town policy.
Cable television capability shall be provided to all new houses.
25. PERMITS REQUIRED. A building permit application shall be required for each proposed
structure. Separate Electrical /Mechanical /Plumbing permit shall be required as necessary.
26. CONSTRUCTION PLANS. The Conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover
sheet of the construction plan submitted for building permit.
27. SIZE OF PLANS. The maximum size of construction plans submitted for building permits
shall be 24 inches by 36 inches.
28. 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).
29. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS. Contact the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
at (415) 771 -6000 and complete their process as necessary before obtaining a demolition
permit from the Town Building Department. As part of the permit application process a site
plan shall be provided that includes all existing structures and existing utility lines such as
water, sewer, and P.G. &E. No demolition work shall be done without first obtaining a
demolition permit from the Town.
30. HOUSE NUMBERS. Obtain addresses from the office of the Town Clerk.
31. 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.
32. 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 elevation
b. Finish floor elevation
C. Foundation corner locations
33. RESIDENTIAL TOWN ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. The residences shall be designed
to include the following features:
a. Wooden backing (no smaller than 2 inches x 8 inches) shall be provided in all
bathroom walls at water closet, shower and bathtub locations, located at 34 inches
from the floor to the center of the backing, suitable for the addition 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 one inch out of the plane with the immediate interior floor
level, with an 18 -inch clearance at interior strike side.
d. Door buzzer, bell or chime shall be "hard" wired.
34. TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE. California Title 24 Energy Compliance forms CR- IR
and MF -IR shall be printed on the construction plans.
35. TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY - COMMERCIAL -1. On -site parking facilities shall comply with
the latest California Title 24 Accessibility Standards. Work shall included not shall not be
limited to building entrances from parking facilities and sidewalks. Accessibility parking
shall be provided for at the covered and uncovered parking areas.
36. TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY - COMMERCIAL -2. On -site general path of travel shall comply
with the latest California Title 24 Accessibility Standards. Work shall include, but shall not
be limited to, accessibility to building entrances from parking and sidewalks.
37. TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY - COMMERCIAL -3. The building shall comply with the latest
California Title 24 Accessibility Standards. Necessary work shall be first investigated by
the design architect then confirmed by Town staff.
38. TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY - COMMON AREAS. On site common areas shall comply with
the latest California Title 24 Accessibility Standards for disabled access. Work shall
include but not be limited to sidewalks and curb cuts.
39. TOWN FIREPLACE STANDARDS. New fireplaces shall be EPA Phase 11 approved
appliances per Town Ordinance 1905. Tree limbs shall be cut within 10 feet of chimneys.
40. 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. Please obtain Town Special Inspection form from
the Building Division Service Counter. The Town Special Inspection schedule shall be
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printed on the construction plans.
41. NON - POINT SOURCE POLLUTION STANDARDS. The Town standard Santa Clara
Valley Non -point Source Pollution Control Program specification sheet shall be part of plan
submittal. The specification sheet (Size 24" x 36 ") is available at the Building Division
service counter.
42. ADDITIONAL AGENCY APPROVALS REQUIRED. The project requires the following
agencies approval before issuance of a building permit:
a. West Valley Sanitation District 378 -2407
b. Santa Clara County Fire Department: 378 -4010
C. Los Gatos School District: 395 -5570
Note: Obtain the school district forms from the Town Building Department, after the
Building Department has approved the building permits.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS
(Engineering Division)
43. "HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY MITIGATION -1. To the extent feasible, the
project applicant shall incorporate best management practices for storm water quality
protection both during and after construction. Measures could include directing runoff from
parking lots and roofs to appropriate landscaping areas to allow pollutants to be reduced
in the water that will eventually be discharged to Los Gatos and Ross Creeks.
44. "HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY MITIGATION -2. The Engineering Division of the
Parks & Public Works Departmentwill be responsible for reviewing and approving drainage
plans.
45. "TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION -1. Outbound traffic at both project
access points shall be stop -sign controlled.
46. "TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION -2. "No stopping any time" signs shall be
installed on the light standards along the east side of the proposed private street. At least
two "No stopping any time" signs shall be installed on the west side of the proposed private
street between proposed homes 1 and 2.
47. "TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION -3. An arrangement shall be made that
would allow visitors of the residential units to use the office parking during non - business
hours (e.g. weekends and nights). However, no office - related parking shall be allowed in
the residential area.
48. "TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION -4. Proposed parking for the office portion
of the project shall meet minimum Town parking requirements.
49. "TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC MITIGATION -5. A minimum four -foot wide sidewalk
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with appropriate ramps shall be installed on at least one side of the proposed private
street.
50. "TRANSPORTATION &TRAFFIC MITIGATION -6. The Engineering Division of the Parks
& Public Works Department will be responsible for ensuring that the transportation and
traffic mitigation measures are incorporated into the project design.
51. 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.
52. SOILS REPORT. Two copies of the soils and geologic report shall be submitted with the
grading permit 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.
53. MAP APPROVALS. A tentative map approval is required. When approved, 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 report and appropriate fee. The map shall be recorded
prior to the issuance of any construction permits.
54. TENTATIVE MAP. A Tentative Map shall be submitted with the architecture and site
approval application.
55. TRAFFIC. Traffic issues highlighted on page 15 of the May 8, 2001 TJKM Traffic Analysis
under "Site Access, Parking, & Internal Circulation" shall be addressed to the satisfaction
of the Director of Community Development and the Director of Parks and Public Works.
56. TURN LANE. As a community benefit, a turn lane be provided into the project site, through
re- striping of Los Gatos Boulevard to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
57. DEDICATIONS. The following shall be dedicated on the final map. The dedications shall
be recorded before the issuance of any permits.
a. Public Service Easement (PSE). All on -site roadways shall be within PSE'S.
b. Ingress - egress, storm drainage and sanitary sewer easements, as required.
C. Public right -of -way on Los Gatos Boulevard.
58. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. The following improvements shall be installed by the
developer. Plans for those improvements shall be prepared by 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 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. Los Gatos Boulevard and Terreno de Flores curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights, tie -
in paving, striping, storm drainage and sanitary sewers as required.
59. VTA RECOMMENDATIONS. The recommendations in the letter from the Santa Clara
Valley Transportation Authority dated May 24, 2000 shall be incorporated into the project.
60. 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.
61. TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEE (RESIDENTIAL). The developer shall pay a fee
proportional to 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 for Certificate of
Occupancy is made. The fee shall be paid before issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy. The final fee shall be calculated from the final plans using the rate schedule
in effect at the time of the request for Certificate of Occupancy.
62. TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEE (COMMERCIAL). The developer shall pay a fee
proportional to 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 building permit application is
made. The fee shall be paid the building permit is issued. The traffic impact mitigation fee
shall be calculated from the final plans using the rate schedule in effect at the time of the
building permit application and shall be based on TJKM's revised traffic analysis.
63. FINAL CC &R'S. Final CC &R's shall be approved by the Town Attorney prior to recordation
of the final map. The CC &R's shall include provisions for traffic circulation, and vehicle
parking enforcement procedures.
64. LIGHTING. Final exterior lighting plans shall be reviewed with the Architecture & Site
application.
(Public Works Division)
65. 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. 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
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maintenance at the developer's expense.
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.
67. GRADING INSPECTIONS. The soils engineer or his qualified representative shall
continuously inspect all grading operations. The soils engineer shall submit a final grading
report before occupancy /Certificate of Completion.
68. 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.
69. 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 residences.
70. 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.
71. 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 engineer who prepared the plans, attesting to the changes. The original "As- built"
plans shall be reviewed and approved the Engineering Inspector. A photo mylar of the
approved "As- built" plans shall be provided to the Town before the release of the Faithful
Performance Security.
72. 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.
73. SANITARY SEWER LATERAL. Sanitary sewer laterals are 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.
74. GRADING INSPECTIONS: The soils engineer or his /her qualified representative shall
continuously inspect all grading operations. The soils engineer shall submit a final grading
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report before occupancy /Certificate of Completion.
75. 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:
a. Retaining wall - top of wall elevations and locations; and
b. Toe and top of cut and fill slopes
76. EROSION CONTROL. Interim and final erosion control plans shall be prepared and
submitted to the Engineering Division of the Parks & Public Works Department. On sites
over five (5) acres, a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) shall be submitted to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control
Board. Grading activities shall be limited to the period of least rainfall (April 15 to October
1). A maximum of two weeks is allowed between clearing of an area and
stabilizing /building on an area if grading is allowed during the rainy season. In addition,
fiber rolls, silt fences and erosion control blankets shall be stored on -site for emergency
control, if needed. Install fiber berms, check dams, retention basins, silt fences, etc., as
needed on the project site to protect down stream water quality during winter months.
77. 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 perTown Standard Detail. The
limits of sidewalk repair will be determined by the Engineering Construction Inspector
during the construction phase of the project.
78. CURB AND GUTTER. 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 bythe Engineering Construction Inspectorduring the construction phase of the
project.
79. DRIVEWAY APPROACH. The developer shall install three (3) Town standard residential
commercial driveway approaches. The new driveway shall be constructed per Town
Standard Detail.
(Parks Division)
80. * *TREE MITIGATION -1. Replacement trees of a size and number adequate to mitigate
the loss of existing mature trees shall be planted on the project site. The comprehensive
landscape plan shall be reviewed as part of the Architecture & Site approval process.
81. * *TREE MITIGATION -2. The Parks & Public Works Department will be responsible for
reviewing and approving the comprehensive landscape plan.
82. NEWTREES. Newly planted and relocated trees shall be double- staked, using rubbertree
ties and shall be planted prior to acceptance of the subdivision or architecture and site
approval as determined by the Parks Superintendent. The Redwood trees to be planted
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on the project site shall be minimum 36 -inch box specimens.
83. STREET TREES. The trees to be planted on the inside of the sidewalk along Los Gatos
Boulevard shall be Cork Oak (Quercus suber).
84. 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.
85. GENERAL. All existing trees shown on the plan are specific subjects of approval of this
plan and must remain on site.
86. 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
landscape, irrigation plans and water calculations are submitted for review.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
87. REQUIRED FIRE FLOW. Required fire flow is 3,500 GPM at 20 psi. residual pressure.
88. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. Buildings requiring a fire flow in excess of
2,000 GPM shall be equipped with an approved automatic fore sprinkler system,
hydraulically designed per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards #13.
A copy of the Santa Clara County Fire Department "approved" underground fire service
drawings shall be provided to the appropriate water company for record purposes, prior to
installation. To prevent engineering delays, the underground contractor shall submit three
sets of shop drawings designed per NFPA Standard 24 to the Fire Department along with
a completed application and applicable fees for review as soon as possible.
89. FINAL REQUIRED FIRE FLOW. Required fire flow maybe reduced up to 50% in buildings
equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems, but can be no less that 1500 GPM.
Therefore, the final required fire flow of 1,750 GPM at 20 psi residual pressure shall be
available from any two hydrants on or near the site, provided that they have a maximum
spacing of 250 feet.
90. PUBLIC FIRE HYDRANT. Provide one (1) public fire hydrant at a location to be
determined jointly by the Santa Clara County Fire Department and San Jose Water
Company. Maximum hydrant spacing shall be 250 feet with a minimum single flow of
1,500 gallons per minute at 20 psi. residual pressure. Prior to applying for building permits,
provide civil drawings reflecting all fire hydrants proximal to the site. To prevent building
permit delays, the developer shall pay all required fees to the water company as soon as
possible. The existing fire hydrant located on Los Gatos Boulevard near the office
development may need to be relocated to accommodate the new frontage design. Consult
with the San Jose Water Company as early as possible to avoid design delays.
91. PRIVATE FIR HYDRANT. Provide one (1) private on -site fire hydrant installed per NFPA
Standard 24, at a location to be determined by the Fire Department. Maximum hydrant
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spacing shall be 250 feet with a minimum single flow of 1,500 gallons per minute at 20 psi.
residual pressure. Prior to design, the project civil engineer shall meet with the Fire
Department water supply officer to jointly spot the required fire hydrant location.
92. 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,
and a maximum slope of 15 percent. Installations shall conform with Fire Department
Standard Details and Specifications A -1.
93. PARKING ALONG ROADWAYS. The required width of fire access roadways shall not be
obstructed in any manner. Parking shall not be allowed along roadways less than 28 feet
in width (excluding the parking bays). Parking will be allowed along one side of the street
for roadways 28 -25 feet in width. For roadways with a width equal to or greater than 36
feet, parking will be allowed on both sides of the road. Roadway widths shall be measured
face of curb to face of curb. Parking spaces are based on an eight -foot wide space.
94. FIRE LANE MARKING REQUIRED. Provide marking for all roadways within the project.
Markings shall be per fire department specifications. Installation shall also conform to
Local Government Standards and Fire Department Standard Details & Specifications A -6.
95. TIMING OF REQUIRED INSTALLATIONS. The required fire services, fire hydrants and
access road installations shall be in place, inspected, and accepted by the Fire Department
prior to the start of framing. Bulk construction materials shall not be delivered to the site
until the hydrants and roadway have been accepted. Clearance for building permits will
not be given until such time as this requirement is addressed by the developer, to the
satisfaction of the Fire Department. During construction, emergency access roads shall
be maintained clear and unimpeded.
96. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION. Approved addresses shall be placed on all new buildings
so they are clearly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property.
Numbers shall be a minimum of four inches high and shall contrast with their background.
97. LANDSCAPE CLEARANCE. The landscape plan shall allow for proper clearance over the
required fire turnaround at the center circular drive (minimum of 13 feet six inches).
Circulating radius of the first -due apparatus is 46 feet outside, 31 feet inside. The overall
wheel base is 190 feet and the overall length is 36 feet.
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SECTION VI
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos on July 2, 2001 and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los
Gatos on July 16, 2001 and takes affect 30 days after it is adopted.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Sandy Decker, Steve Glickman,
Mayor Joe Pirzynski.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
?AIOR OF TH TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF IS' GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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