Exhibit 3 - Recommended Conditions of Approval
PLANNING COMMISSION – January 8, 2025
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
16500 Marchmont Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-24-021
Consider a Request for Approval to Construct a New Single-Family Residence with
Reduced Front and Side Yard Setbacks on a Nonconforming Vacant Property Zoned
R-1:8. APN 532-08-017. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15303(a): New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Property Owners: Ahmad Shamsoddini, Elham Eshraghi, and Mehrdad Alipour
Applicant: Tony Jeans
Project Planner: Suray Nathan
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Planning Division
1. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all of the conditions of
approval and in substantial compliance with the approved plans. Any changes or
modifications to the approved plans and/or business operation shall be approved by the
Community Development Director, DRC, or the Planning Commission depending on the
scope of the changes.
2. EXPIRATION: The approval will expire two years from the approval date pursuant to
Section 29.20.320 of the Town Code, unless the approval has been vested.
3. STORY POLES/PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE: Story poles and/or project
identification signage on the project site shall be removed within 30 days of approval of
the Architecture & Site application.
4. OUTDOOR LIGHTING: Exterior lighting shall be kept to a minimum, and shall be down
directed fixtures that will not reflect or encroach onto adjacent properties. No flood lights
shall be used unless it can be demonstrated that they are needed for safety or security.
5. EXISTING TREES: All existing trees shown on the plan and trees required to remain or to
be planted are specific subjects of approval of this plan, and must remain on the site.
6. ARBORIST REQUIREMENTS: The developer shall implement, at their cost, all
recommendations identified in the Arborist’s report for the project, on file in the
Community Development Department. These recommendations must be incorporated in
the building permit plans and completed prior to issuance of a building permit where
applicable.
7. TREE FENCING: Protective tree fencing and other protection measures shall be placed at
the drip line of existing trees prior to issuance of demolition and building permits and shall
remain through all phases of construction. Include a tree protection plan with the
construction plans.
8. TREE STAKING: All newly planted trees shall be double-staked using rubber tree ties.
9. FRONT YARD LANDSCAPE: Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy the front yard
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must be landscaped.
10. WATER EFFICIENCY LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE: The final landscape plan shall meet the
Town of Los Gatos Water Conservation Ordinance or the State Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance, whichever is more restrictive. A review fee based on the current fee schedule
adopted by the Town Council is required when working landscape and irrigation plans are
submitted for review.
11. TOWN INDEMNITY: Applicants are notified that Town Code Section 1.10.115 requires that
any applicant who receives a permit or entitlement (“the Project”) from the Town shall
defend (with counsel approved by Town), indemnify, and hold harmless the Town, its
agents, officers, and employees from and against any claim, action, or proceeding
(including without limitation any appeal or petition for review thereof) against the Town
or its agents, officers or employees related to an approval of the Project, including
without limitation any related application, permit, certification, condition, environmental
determination, other approval, compliance or failure to comply with applicable laws and
regulations, and/or processing methods (“Challenge”). Town may (but is not obligated to)
defend such Challenge as Town, in its sole discretion, determines appropriate, all at
applicant’s sole cost and expense.
Applicant shall bear any and all losses, damages, injuries, liabilities, costs and expenses
(including, without limitation, staff time and in-house attorney’s fees on a fully-loaded
basis, attorney’s fees for outside legal counsel, expert witness fees, court costs, and other
litigation expenses) arising out of or related to any Challenge (“Costs”), whether incurred
by Applicant, Town, or awarded to any third party, and shall pay to the Town upon
demand any Costs incurred by the Town. No modification of the Project, any application,
permit certification, condition, environmental determination, other approval, change in
applicable laws and regulations, or change in such Challenge as Town, in its sole
discretion, determines appropriate, all the applicant’s sole cost and expense. No
modification of the Project, any application, permit certification, condition, environmental
determination, other approval, change in applicable laws and regulations, or change in
processing methods shall alter the applicant’s indemnity obligation.
12. COMPLIANCE MEMORANDUM: A memorandum shall be prepared and submitted with the
building plans detailing how the Conditions of Approval will be addressed.
Building Division
13. PERMITS REQUIRED: A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of the existing
single-family residence. A separate Building Permit is required for the construction of the
new single-family residence. An additional Building Permit will be required for the PV
System if the system is required by the California Energy Code.
14. APPLICABLE CODES: The current codes, as amended and adopted by the Town of Los
Gatos as of January 1, 2023, are the 2022 California Building Standards Code, California
Code of Regulations Title 24, Parts 1-12, including locally adopted Reach Codes.
15. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: The Conditions of Approval must be blue lined in full on the
cover sheet of the construction plans. A Compliance Memorandum shall be prepared and
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submitted with the building permit application detailing how the Conditions of Approval
will be addressed.
16. SIZE OF PLANS: Minimum size 24” x 36”, maximum size 30” x 42”.
17. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE: Obtain a Building
Department Demolition Application and a Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Application from the Building Department Service Counter. Once the demolition form has
been completed, all signatures obtained, and written verification from PG&E that all
utilities have been disconnected, return the completed form to the Building Department
Service Counter with the Air District’s J# Certificate, PG&E verification, and three (3) sets
of site plans showing all existing structures, existing utility service lines such as water,
sewer, and PG&E. No demolition work shall be done without first obtaining a permit from
the Town.
18. SOILS REPORT: 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.
19. SHORING: Shoring plans and calculations will be required for all excavations which exceed
five (5) feet in depth, or which remove lateral support from any existing building, adjacent
property, or the public right-of-way. Shoring plans and calculations shall be prepared by a
California licensed engineer and shall confirm to the Cal/OSHA regulations.
20. FOUNDATION INSPECTIONS: A pad certificate prepared by a licensed civil engineer or
land surveyor shall be submitted to the project Building Inspector at foundation
inspection. This certificate shall certify compliance with the recommendations as specified
in the Soils Report, and that the building pad elevations and on-site retaining wall
locations and elevations have been prepared according to the approved plans. Horizontal
and vertical controls shall be set and certified by a licensed surveyor or registered Civil
Engineer for the following items:
a. Building pad elevation
b. Finish floor elevation
c. Foundation corner locations
d. Retaining wall(s) locations and elevations
21. TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE: All required California Title 24 Energy Compliance Forms
must be blue-lined (sticky-backed), i.e., directly printed, onto a plan sheet.
22. TOWN RESIDENTIAL ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS: New residential units shall be designed
with adaptability features for single-family residences per Town Resolution 1994-61:
a. Wood backing (2” x 8” 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 if needed in the future.
b. All passage doors shall be at least 32-inch-wide doors on the accessible floor level.
c. The primary entrance door shall be a 36-inch-wide door including a 5’x 5’ level landing,
no more than 1 inch out of plane with the immediate interior floor level and with an
18-inch clearance at interior strike edge.
d. Door buzzer, bell or chime shall be hard wired at primary entrance.
23. BACKWATER VALVE: The scope of this project may require the installation of a sanitary
sewer backwater valve per Town Ordinance 6.50.025. Please provide information on the
plans if a backwater valve is required and the location of the installation. The Town of Los
Gatos Ordinance and West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD) requires backwater valves on
drainage piping serving fixtures that have flood level rims less than 12 inches above the
elevation of the next upstream manhole.
24. HAZARDOUS FIRE ZONE: All projects in the Town of Los Gatos require Class A roof
assemblies.
25. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS: When a special inspection is required by CBC Section 1704, 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 the Building Permit. The
Town Special Inspection form must be completely filled-out and signed by all requested
parties prior to permit issuance. Special Inspection forms are available online at
www.losgatosca.gov/building.
26. BLUEPRINT FOR A CLEAN BAY SHEET: The Town standard Santa Clara Valley Nonpoint
Source Pollution Control Program Sheet (page size same as submitted drawings) shall be
part of the plan submittal as the second page. The specification sheet is available online at
www.losgatosca.gov/building.
27. APPROVALS REQUIRED: The project requires the following departments and agencies
approval before issuing a building permit:
a. Community Development – Planning Division: (408) 354-6874
b. Engineering/Parks & Public Works Department: (408) 399-5771
c. Santa Clara County Fire Department: (408) 378-4010
d. West Valley Sanitation District: (408) 378-2407
e. Local School District: The Town will forward the paperwork to the appropriate school
district(s) for processing. A copy of the paid receipt is required prior to permit
issuance.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS:
Engineering Division
28. GENERAL: All public improvements shall be made according to the latest adopted Town
Standard Plans, Standard Specifications and Engineering Design Standards. All work shall
conform to the applicable Town ordinances. The adjacent public right-of-way shall be
kept clear of all job-related mud, silt, concrete, dirt and other construction debris at the
end of the day. Dirt and debris shall not be washed into storm drainage facilities. The
storing of goods and materials on the sidewalk and/or the street will not be allowed
unless an encroachment permit is issued by the Engineering Division of the Parks and
Public Works Department. The Owner’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 issuance of correction notices, citations, or stop work orders
and the Town performing the required maintenance at the Owner’s expense.
29. PAYMENT OPTIONS:
a) All payments regarding fees and deposits can be mailed to:
Town of Los Gatos PPW – Attn: Engineering Dept
41 Miles Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Or hand deliver/drop off payment in engineering lock box
Checks made out to “Town of Los Gatos” and should mention address and application
number on memo/note line.
30. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all the conditions of
approval listed below and in substantial compliance with the latest reviewed and
approved development plans. Any changes or modifications to the approved plans or
conditions of approvals shall be approved by the Town Engineer.
31. CONSTRUCTION PLAN REQUIREMENTS: Construction drawings shall comply with Section
1 (Construction Plan Requirements) of the Town’s Engineering Design Standards, which
are available for download from the Town’s website.
32. CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY: Prior to initial occupancy and any subsequent change in use or
occupancy of any non-residential condominium space, the buyer or the new or existing
occupant shall apply to the Community Development Department and obtain approval
for use determination and building permit and obtain inspection approval for any
necessary work to establish the use and/or occupancy consistent with that intended.
33. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: The property owner shall provide proof of insurance to
the Town on a yearly basis. In addition to general coverage, the policy must cover all
elements encroaching into the Town’s right-of-way.
34. PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTIONS: The Owner, Applicant and/or Developer or their
representative shall notify the Engineering 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 penalties and rejection
of any work that occurred without inspection.
35. RESTORATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: The Owner, Applicant and/or Developer or
their representative shall repair or replace all existing improvements not designated for
removal that are damaged or removed because of the Owner, Applicant and/or
Developer or their representative's operations. Improvements such as, but not limited
to: curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, signs, pavements, raised pavement markers,
thermoplastic pavement markings, etc., shall be repaired and replaced to a condition
equal to or better than the original condition. Any new concrete shall be free of stamps,
logos, names, graffiti, etc. Any concrete identified that is displaying a stamp or equal shall
be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s sole expense and no additional
compensation shall be allowed therefore. Existing improvement 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. The restoration of all improvements
identified by the Engineering Construction Inspector shall be completed before the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The Owner, Applicant and/or Developer or their
representative shall request a walk-through with the Engineering Construction Inspector
before the start of construction to verify existing conditions.
36. PLAN CHECK FEES: Plan check fees associated with the Grading Permit shall be deposited
with the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department prior to the
commencement of plan check review.
37. SITE SUPERVISION: The General Contractor shall provide qualified supervision on the job
site at all times during construction.
38. INSPECTION FEES: Inspection fees shall be deposited with the Town prior to the issuance
of permits or recordation of maps.
39. DESIGN CHANGES: Any proposed changes to the approved plans shall be subject to the
approval of the Town prior to the commencement of any and all altered work. The
Owner’s project engineer shall notify, in writing, the Town Engineer at least seventy-two
(72) hours in advance of all the proposed changes. Any approved changes shall be
incorporated into the final “as-built” plans.
40. PLANS AND STUDIES: All required plans and studies shall be prepared by a Registered
Professional Engineer in the State of California and submitted to the Town Engineer for
review and approval. Additionally, any post-project traffic or parking counts, or other
studies imposed by the Planning Commission or Town Council shall be funded by the
Owner, Applicant and/or Developer.
41. GRADING PERMIT DETERMINATION DURING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS: All grading
work taking place with this application and related applications/projects within a two year
time period are considered eligible for the grading permit process and will be counted
toward the quantities used in determining grading permit requirements. In the event that,
during the production of construction drawings and/or during construction of the plans
approved with this application by the Town of Los Gatos, it is determined that a grading
permit would be required as described in Chapter 12, Article II (Grading Permit) of the
Town Code of the Town of Los Gatos, an Architecture and Site Application would need to
be submitted by the Owner for review and approval by the Development Review
Committee prior to applying for a grading permit.
42. GRADING: Any grading work, cut/fill, earthwork or combination thereof (completed or
proposed on submitted plans) on the parcel over the upcoming two-year period are
combined with regards to grading permit thresholds. This also applies to adjacent parcels
with identical owners, applicants and or developers.
43. ILLEGAL GRADING: Per the Town’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule, applications for work
unlawfully completed shall be charged double the current fee. As a result, the required
grading permit fees associated with an application for grading will be charged accordingly.
44. DUST CONTROL: Blowing dust shall be reduced by timing construction activities so that
paving and building construction begin as soon as possible after completion of grading,
and by landscaping disturbed soils as soon as possible. Further, water trucks shall be
present and in use at the construction site. All portions of the site subject to blowing dust
shall be watered as often as deemed necessary by the Town, or a minimum of three (3)
times daily, or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas,
and staging areas at construction sites in order to insure proper control of blowing dust
for the duration of the project. Watering on public streets shall not occur. Streets shall
be cleaned by street sweepers or by hand as often as deemed necessary by the Town
Engineer, or at least once a day. Watering associated with on-site construction activity
shall take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and shall include at least one (1)
late-afternoon watering to minimize the effects of blowing dust. All public streets soiled
or littered due to this construction activity shall be cleaned and swept on a daily basis
during the workweek to the satisfaction of the Town. Demolition or earthwork activities
shall be halted when wind speeds (instantaneous gusts) exceed twenty (20) miles per
hour (MPH). All trucks hauling soil, sand, or other loose debris shall be covered. For sites
greater than four (4) acres in area:
a) Enclose, cover, water twice daily or apply (non-toxic) soil binders to exposed
stockpiles (dirt, sand, etc.).
b) Limit traffic speeds on unpaved roads to fifteen (15) miles per hour.
c) Install sandbags or other erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff to public
roadways.
d) Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
e) Hydroseed or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers to inactive construction areas
(previously graded areas inactive for ten days or more).
45. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: All construction shall conform to the latest requirements of
the CASQA Stormwater Best Management Practices Handbooks for Construction
Activities and New Development and Redevelopment, the Town's grading and erosion
control ordinance, and other generally accepted engineering practices for erosion control
as required by the Town Engineer when undertaking construction activities.
46. SILT AND MUD IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY: It is the responsibility of Contractor and
homeowner 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.
47. COVERED TRUCKS: All trucks transporting materials to and from the site shall be covered.
48. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING: Good housekeeping practices shall be observed at all times during
the course of construction. All construction shall be diligently supervised by a person or
persons authorized to do so at all times during working hours. The Owner’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 penalties and/or
the Town performing the required maintenance at the Owner’s expense
49. SITE DESIGN MEASURES: All projects shall incorporate at least one of the following
measures:
a) Protect sensitive areas and minimize changes to the natural topography.
b) Minimize impervious surface areas.
c) Direct roof downspouts to vegetated areas.
d) Use porous or pervious pavement surfaces on the driveway, at a minimum.
e) Use landscaping to treat stormwater.
50. CONSTRUCTION HOURS: All improvements and construction activities, including the
delivery of construction materials, labors, heavy equipment, supplies, etc., shall be limited
to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturdays.
The Town may authorize, on a case-by-case basis, alternate construction hours. The
Owner, Applicant and/or Developer shall provide written notice twenty-four (24) hours
in advance of modified construction hours. Approval of this request is at discretion of the
Town.
51. CONSTRUCTION NOISE: Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., weekdays and 9:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturdays, construction, alteration or repair activities shall be allowed.
No individual piece of equipment shall produce a noise level exceeding eighty-five (85)
dBA at twenty-five (25) feet from the source. If the device is located within a structure
on the property, the measurement shall be made at distances as close to twenty-five (25)
feet from the device as possible. The noise level at any point outside of the property
plane shall not exceed eighty-five (85) dBA.
52. DELAYED/DEFERRED REPORTS AND REVIEWS: TLGPPW strongly recommend that reports
requiring a peer review be submitted and completed prior to committee
approval/building permit stage. Note that these reviews may require a design change by
the applicant and/or additional studies. Applicants who chose to defer assume risk that
required changes may send project back to planning stage.
53. WATER METER: Water meters currently in public right-of-way shall be relocated within
the property in question, within 30” of the property line / the public right-of-way line.
The Owner, Applicant and/or Developer shall repair and replace to existing Town
standards any portion of concrete flatwork within said right-of-way that is damaged
during this activity prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
54. SANITARY SEWER CLEANOUT: Sanitary sewer cleanouts currently in public right-of-way
shall be relocated within the property in question, within one (1) foot of the property line
per West Valley Sanitation District Standard Drawing 3, or at a location specified by the
Town. The Owner, Applicant and/or Developer shall repair and replace to existing Town
standards any portion of concrete flatwork within said right-of-way that is damaged
during this activity prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
55. PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING: Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits or the
commencement of any site work, the general contractor shall:
a) Along with the Owner, Applicant and/or Developer, setup a pre-construction meeting
with Eric Christianson, Senior Public Works Inspector echristianson@losgatosca.gov
(408) 354-6824 to discuss the project conditions of approval, working hours, site
maintenance and other construction matters;
b) Acknowledge in writing that they have read and understand the project conditions of
approval and will make certain that all project sub-contractors have read and
understand them as well prior to commencing any work, and that a copy of the project
conditions of approval will be posted on-site at all times during construction.
56. CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE PARKING: Construction vehicle parking within the public right-
of-way will only be allowed if it does not cause access or safety problems as determined
by the Town.
57. PRIVATE UTILITIES: Private utilities in town right of way is prohibited and should be
located on parcel which it serves, unless otherwise allowed via easement.
58. PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (INDEMNITY AGREEMENT): The
property owner shall enter into an agreement with the Town for all existing and proposed
private improvements within the Town’s right-of-way. The Owner shall be solely
responsible for maintaining the improvements in a good and safe condition at all times
and shall indemnify the Town of Los Gatos. The agreement must be completed and
accepted by the Director of Parks and Public Works, and subsequently recorded by the
Town Clerk at the Santa Clara County Office of the Clerk-Recorder, prior to the issuance
of any grading or building permits.
59. STREET/SIDEWALK CLOSURE: Any proposed blockage or partial closure of the street
and/or sidewalk requires an encroachment permit. Special provisions such as limitations
on works hours, protective enclosures, or other means to facilitate public access in a safe
manner may be required.
60. GRADING PERMIT A grading permit is required for all site grading and drainage work
except for exemptions listed in Section 12.20.015 of The Code of the Town of Los Gatos
(Grading Ordinance). All grading work taking place with this application and related
applications /projects within a two year time period are considered eligible for the grading
permit process and will be counted toward the quantities used in determining grading
permit requirements. After the preceding Architecture and Site Application has been
approved by the respective deciding body and the appeal period has passed, the grading
permit application with grading plans and associated required materials shall be
submitted via email to the PPW engineer assigned to the A&S review. Plan check fees
(determined after initial submittal) shall be sent to the Engineering Division of the Parks
and Public Works Department located at 41 Miles Avenue. Unless specifically allowed by
the Director of Parks and Public Works, the grading permit will be issued concurrently
with the building permit. The grading permit is for work outside the building footprint(s).
Prior to Engineering signing off and closing out on the issued grading permit, the Owner’s
soils engineer shall verify, with a stamped and signed letter, that the grading activities
were completed per plans and per the requirements as noted in the soils report. A
separate building permit, issued by the Building Department, located at 110 E. Main
Street, is needed for grading within the building footprint.
61. TREE REMOVAL: Copies of all necessary tree removal permits shall be provided prior to
the issuance of a building permit. An arborist report may be necessary. Please contact
Tammy Robnett-Illges, Engineering Administrative Assistant trobnett-
illges@losgatosca.gov (408) 399-5771 for more information.
62. DEDICATIONS: The following shall be dedicated via parcel map or separate instrument.
The dedication shall be recorded before any post planning permits are issued:
a) Private Utility Easement (PUE): Ten (10) feet wide, along westerly property line to the
Marchmont Drive right-of-way.
63. UTILITIES: The Owner, Applicant and/or Developer shall install all new, relocated, or
temporarily removed utility services, including telephone, electric power and all other
communications lines underground, as required by Town Code Section 27.50.015(b). All
new utility services shall be placed underground. Underground conduit shall be provided
for cable television service. The Owner, Applicant and/or Developer is required to obtain
approval of all proposed utility alignments from any and all utility service providers before
a Certificate of Occupancy for any new building can be issued. The Town of Los Gatos
does not approve or imply approval for final alignment or design of these facilities.
64. PRIVATE EASEMENTS: Agreements detailing rights, limitations and responsibilities of
involved parties shall accompany any proposed private easement. A new private utility
easement/private ingress/egress easement shall be recorded, and an electronic copy (PDF)
of the recorded agreement shall be submitted to the Engineering Division of the Parks and
Public Works Department, prior to issuance of a grading or building permit. A realigned
access driveway shall be completed prior to the issuance of grading or building permit.
65. TRENCHING MORATORIUM: Trenching within a newly paved street will be allowed subject
to the following requirements:
a) The Town standard “T” trench detail shall be used.
b) A Town-approved colored controlled density backfill shall be used.
c) All necessary utility trenches and related pavement cuts shall be consolidated to
minimize the impacted area of the roadway.
d) The total asphalt thickness shall be a minimum of three (3) inches, meet Town
standards, or shall match the existing thickness, whichever is greater. The final lift shall
be 1.5-inches of one-half (½) inch medium asphalt. The initial lift(s) shall be of three-
quarter (¾) inch medium asphalt.
e) The Contractor shall schedule a pre-paving meeting with the Town Engineering
Construction Inspector the day the paving is to take place.
f) A slurry seal topping may be required by the construction inspector depending their
assessment of the quality of the trench paving. If required, the slurry seal shall extend
the full width of the street and shall extend five (5) feet beyond the longitudinal limits
of trenching. Slurry seal materials shall be approved by the Town Engineering
Construction Inspector prior to placement. Black sand may be required in the slurry
mix. All existing striping and pavement markings shall be replaced upon completion of
slurry seal operations. All pavement restorations shall be completed and approved by
the Inspector before occupancy.
66. SIDEWALK IN-LIEU FEE: A curb and sidewalk in-lieu fee of $12,685.00 shall be paid prior to
issuance of a grading or building permit. This fee is based on 59 linear feet of curb at
$7,375.00 per linear foot and 265 square feet of 4.5-foot wide sidewalk at $20.00 per
square foot in accordance with Town policy and the Town’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
The final curb and sidewalk in-lieu fee for this project shall be calculated using the current
fee schedule and rate schedule in effect at the time the fee is paid. A separate
encroachment offsite improvement process is required for any public improvements
designed to qualify for in-lieu fee reimbursement. Approval from the Town Engineer and
PPW is required before any encroachment offsite improvement process can begin.
67. FENCING: Any fencing proposed within two hundred (200) feet of an intersection shall
comply with Town Code Section §23.10.080.
68. TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEE: Prior to the issuance of a grading/building permit the
Owner shall pay the project's proportional 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 is issued.
The amount based on the current resolution is $10,421.76. The fee shall be paid before
issuance of any grading or building permit. The final traffic impact mitigation fee for this
project shall be calculated from the final plans using the current fee schedule and rate
schedule in effect at the time, using a comparison between the existing and proposed uses.
69. HAULING OF SOIL: Hauling of soil on- or off-site shall not occur during the morning or
evening peak periods (between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00
p.m.), and at other times as specified by the Director of Parks and Public Works. Prior to
the issuance of a grading or building permit, the Owner and/or Applicant or their
representative shall work with the Town Building Department and Engineering Division
Inspectors to devise a traffic control plan to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow under
periods when soil is hauled on or off the project site. This may include, but is not limited to
provisions for the Owner and/or Applicant to place construction notification signs noting
the dates and time of construction and hauling activities, or providing additional traffic
control. Coordination with other significant projects in the area may also be required.
Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose debris.
70. SANITARY SEWER BACKWATER VALVE: Drainage piping serving fixtures which have flood
level rims less than twelve (12) inches (304.8 mm) above the elevation of the next upstream
manhole and/or flushing inlet cover at the public or private sewer system serving such
drainage piping shall be protected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved type
backwater valve. Fixtures above such elevation shall not discharge through the backwater
valve, unless first approved by the Building Official. The Town shall not incur any liability or
responsibility for damage resulting from a sewer overflow where the property owner or
other person has failed to install a backwater valve as defined in the Uniform Plumbing
Code adopted by the Town and maintain such device in a functional operation condition.
Evidence of West Sanitation District’s decision on whether a backwater device is needed
shall be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit.
71. EROSION CONTROL: Interim and final erosion control plans shall be prepared and submitted
to the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department. A maximum of two
(2) weeks is allowed between clearing of an area and stabilizing/building on an area if
grading is allowed during the rainy season. Interim erosion control measures, to be carried
out during construction and before installation of the final landscaping, shall be included.
Interim erosion control method shall include, but are not limited to: silt fences, fiber rolls
(with locations and details), erosion control blankets, Town standard seeding specification,
filter berms, check dams, retention basins, etc. Provide erosion control measures as
needed to protect downstream water quality during winter months. The Town of Los Gatos
Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department and the Building
Department will conduct periodic NPDES inspections of the site throughout the recognized
storm season to verify compliance with the Construction General Permit and Stormwater
ordinances and regulations.
72. AIR QUALITY: To limit the project’s construction-related dust and criteria pollutant
emissions, the following the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)-
recommended basic construction measures shall be included in the project’s grading plan,
building plans, and contract specifications:
a) All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and
unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day, or otherwise kept dust-free.
b) All haul trucks designated for removal of excavated soil and demolition debris from site
shall be staged off-site until materials are ready for immediate loading and removal
from site.
c) All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, debris, or other loose material off-site shall be
covered.
d) As practicable, all haul trucks and other large construction equipment shall be staged in
areas away from the adjacent residential homes.
e) All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using wet
power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day, or as deemed appropriate by
Town Engineer. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited. An on-site track-out
control device is also recommended to minimize mud and dirt-track-out onto adjacent
public roads.
f) All vehicle speeds on unpaved surfaces shall be limited to fifteen (15) miles per hour.
g) All driveways and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible.
Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders
are used.
h) Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact at the lead
agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action
within forty-eight (48) hours. The Air District’s phone number shall also be visible to
ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Please provide the BAAQMD’s
complaint number on the sign: 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1-800-334-ODOR (6367).
i) All excavation, grading, and/or demolition activities shall be suspended when average
wind speeds exceed twenty (20) miles per hour.
j) Vegetative ground cover (e.g., fast-germinating native grass seed) shall be planted in
disturbed areas as soon as possible and watered appropriately until vegetation is
established.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
73. FIRE SPRINKLERS REQUIRED: (As Noted on Sheet A1) Approved automatic sprinkler
systems in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations
described in this Section or in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 whichever is the more
restrictive and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21. For the purposes of this section,
firewalls and fire barriers used to separate building areas shall be constructed in
accordance with the California Building Code and shall be without openings or
penetrations. 1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new
buildings and structures, other than Group R occupancies, except as follows: a. Buildings
and structures not located in any Wildland-Urban Interface and not exceeding 1,200
square feet of fire area. b. Buildings and structures located in any Wildland-Urban
Interface Fire Area and not exceeding 500 square feet of fire area. c. Group S-2 or U
occupancies, including photovoltaic support structures, used exclusively for vehicle
parking which meet all of the following: i. Noncombustible construction. ii. Maximum
5,000 square feet in building area. iii. Structure is open on not less than three (3) sides
nor 75% of structure perimeter. iv. Minimum of 10 feet separation from existing
buildings, or similar structures, unless area is separated by fire walls complying with
California Building Code 706. d. Canopies, constructed in accordance with CBC 406.7.2,
used exclusively for weather protection of vehicle fueling pads per CBC 406.7.1 and not
exceeding 5,000 square feet of fire area. 2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all new buildings with a Group R fire area. Exception: Accessory
Dwelling Unit, provided that all of the following are met: a. The unit meets the definition
of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in the Government Code Section 65852.2. b.
The existing primary residence does not have automatic fire sprinklers. c. The accessory
dwelling unit does not exceed 1,200 square feet in size. d. The unit is on the same lot as
the primary residence. e. The unit meets all apparatus access and water supply
requirements of Chapter 5 and Appendix B of the 2022 California Fire Code. 3. An
approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new manufactured homes
(as defined in California Health and Safety Code Sections 18007 and 18009) and
multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units (as defined in California
Health and Safety Code Section 18008.7) in accordance with Title 25 of the California
Code of Regulations. 4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
existing buildings with a Group R fire area when additions are made causing the fire area
to exceed 3,600 square feet. Exception: Additions where all of the following are met: a.
Building addition does not exceed 500 square feet. b. The resultant structure meets all
water supply requirements of Chapter 5 and Appendix B of the 2022 California Fire
Code. 5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing Group A,
B, E, F, L, M, S and U buildings and structures, when additions are made that increase
the fire area to more than 3,600 square feet or that create conditions described in
Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18. 6. Any change in the character of occupancy or in
use of any building with a fire area equal to or greater than 3,600 square feet which, in
the opinion of the fire code official or building official, would place the building into a
more hazardous division of the same occupancy group or into a different group of
occupancies and constitutes a greater degree of life safety 1 or increased fire risk 2 ,
shall require the installation of an approved fire automatic fire sprinkler system.
Sprinklers require for new house.
74. REQUIRED FIRE FLOW: (Letter received) The minimum require fireflow for this project is
500 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) at 20 psi residual pressure. This fireflow assumes
installation of automatic fire sprinklers per CFC [903.3.1.3]
75. WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT: (As Noted on Sheet A1) Potable water supplies shall be
protected from contamination caused by fire protection water supplies. It is the
responsibility of the applicant and any contractors and subcontractors to contact the
water purveyor supplying the site of such project, and to comply with the requirements
of that purveyor. Such requirements shall be incorporated into the design of any water-
based fire protection systems, and/or fire suppression water supply systems or storage
containers that may be physically connected in any manner to an appliance capable of
causing contamination of the potable water supply of the purveyor of record. Final
approval of the system(s) under consideration will not be granted by this office until
compliance with the requirements of the water purveyor of record are documented by
that purveyor as having been met by the applicant(s). 2019 CFC Sec. 903.3.5 and Health
and Safety Code 13114.7.
76. ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION: (As Noted on Sheet A1) New and existing buildings shall have
approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed
in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the
property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Where required by the
fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to
facilitate emergency response. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or
alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) high with a
minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm). Where access is by means of a private
road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or
other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address numbers shall be
maintained. CFC Sec. 505.1.
77. CONSTRUCTION SITE FIRE SAFETY: (As Noted on Sheet A1) All construction sites must
comply with applicable provisions of the CFC Chapter 33 and our Standard Detail and
Specification S1-7. Provide appropriate notations on subsequent plan submittals, as
appropriate to the project. CFC Chp. 33.