Exhibit 3 - Recommended Conditions of ApprovalPLANNING COMMISSION – March 26, 2025
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
14341 Browns Lane
Architecture and Site Application S-24-017
Consider a Request for Approval to Demolish an Existing Single-Family Residence
and Construct a Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 409-14-035.
Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (a): New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Property Owners: Roberto E Flamenco
Applicant: Gordon Wong
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, Development Review Committee, 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 and 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
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. A 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
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE ADDRESSED OR NOTED ON THE CONSTRUCTION
PLANS SUBMITTED FOR ANY BUILDING OR GRADING PERMIT, OR IF ANOTHER DEADLINE IS
SPECIFIED IN A CONDITION, AT THAT TIME.
28. PAYMENT OF PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS (“PPW”) ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK FEE AND
INSPECTION FEE – At the time of the first construction submittal, the Applicant shall
submit to the Town Engineer for approval a detailed construction project cost estimate
prepared and stamped by the Applicant’s civil engineer. The cost estimate shall break out
on-site and off-site improvements separately. This cost estimate will be used to determine
the Engineering Plan Check Fee. A final construction cost estimate shall be provided once
the project plans are approved. This cost estimate will be used to determine the
Engineering Inspection Fee. The Engineering Inspection Fee must be paid prior to the
issuance of any construction related permit.
29. STORM DRAINAGE FEE – The Applicant shall pay Storm Drainage Fees in accordance with
the Town’s Adopted Schedule of Fees and Charges in effect at the date of application for
the future construction of drainage facilities serving new buildings, improvements, or
structures to be constructed which substantially impair the perviousness of the surface of
land. The estimated fee, based on the site area of 0.22 acres, is $1,109.02. This fee is only
an estimate. The actual impact fee will be calculated based on building permit plans
submitted, and the fees approved by the Town Council in place at the time of the building
permit submittal. The Applicant shall pay this fee to PPW prior to issuance of the first
building permit.
30. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES MITIGATION FEE (ORDINANCE 2189) – Per the Town’s
Comprehensive Fee Schedule, the project is subject to the Town’s Construction Activities
Mitigation Fee based on the square footage of new buildings. The current fee is $1.43 per
square foot of new residential and non-residential building area. The fee shall be
calculated based on the square footage total for all units shown on the construction plans
to the approval of the Town Engineer. The plans indicate a total 3,840 square feet
resulting in an estimated preliminary total fee of $5,491.20. Payment of this fee shall pe
paid prior to issuance of the first building permit and paid at the fee rate in effect at the
time the fee is paid.
31. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT – The Applicant shall apply and obtain a Tree Removal Permit
from the Parks and Public Works Department for the removal of existing trees on-site or
in the public right-of-way prior to the issuance of a building permit or demolition building
permit, whichever is issued first. Tree removals shall be consistent with the arborist report
and approved entitlement plans.
32. STANDARD PLAN COMPLIANCE – The project shall comply with the Town’s Standard Plans
to the approval of the Town Engineer. Street improvements, all street sections, the design
of all off-site storm drainage facilities shall be in accordance with most current Town
Standard Specifications and Standard Plans approved by the Town Engineer.
Improvements deemed necessary by the Town Engineer shall be shown on the
Improvement Plans.
33. EXISTING FACILITY PROTECTION AND REPAIR – All existing public utilities shall be either
protected in place, relocated, or repaired. The Applicant shall repair or replace all existing
improvements not designated for removal, and all new improvements that are damaged
during construction or removed because of the Applicant’s operations. This includes
sidewalk, curb and gutter, streetlights, valley gutters, curb ramps, and any other existing
improvements in the area that are not intended to be removed and replaced. The
Applicant shall request a walk-through with the PPW construction Inspector before the
start of construction to verify existing conditions. Said repairs shall be completed prior to
issuance of the first certificate of occupancy of the project.
34. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES – All new services to the development shall be placed
underground in accordance with the various utility regulations. Underground utility plans
must be submitted to the Town and approved by the Town Engineer prior to installation.
35. UTILITY RESPONSIBILITIES – The Applicant is responsible for the maintenance of existing
stormwater drainage facilities, including piped and open channel stormwater conveyances
in private areas. The Applicant is responsible for all expenses necessary to connect to the
various utility providers. Currently, the public storm sewer system is owned and
maintained by the Town of Los Gatos, the water system in Los Gatos is owned and
maintained by San José Water Company, and the sanitary sewer system in Los Gatos is
owned and maintained by West Valley Sanitation District. Any alterations of the approved
utilities listed must be approved by the Town prior to any construction.
36. UTILITY COMPANY COORDINATION – The Applicant shall negotiate any necessary right-of-
way or easements with the various utility companies in the area, subject to the review
and approval by the Town Engineer and the utility companies. Prior to the approval of the
site plan for construction, the Applicant shall submit “Will Serve” letters from PG&E, San
José Water, West Valley Sanitation District, West Valley Collections and Recycling, and
AT&T (or the current “Carrier of Last Resort”) with a statement indicating either a list of
improvements necessary to serve the project or a statement that the existing network is
sufficient to accommodate the project. Coordination of the stormwater conveyance
system will be addressed during the Grading Permit review.
37. DEVELOPER STORM WATER QUALITY RESPONSIBILITY – The Applicant is responsible for
ensuring that all contractors including subcontractors are aware of all stormwater quality
measures and implement such measures. The Applicant shall perform all construction
activities in accordance with approved Improvement Plans, Los Gatos Town Code Chapter
12 – Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control, and the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit. Failure to comply with these rules and
regulations will result in the issuance of correction notices, citations, or a project stop
order.
38. SITE DRAINAGE – Rainwater leaders shall be discharged to splash blocks. No through curb
drains will be allowed. Any storm drains (public or private) directly connected to public
storm system shall be stenciled/signed with appropriate “NO DUMPING - Flows to Bay”
NPDES required language using methods approved by the Town Engineer on all storm
inlets surrounding and within the project parcel. Furthermore, storm drains shall be
designed to serve exclusively stormwater. Dual-purpose storm drains that switch to
sanitary sewer are not permitted in the Town of Los Gatos. No improvements shall
obstruct or divert runoff to the detriment of an adjacent, downstream or down slope
property.
39. OFF-SITE DRAINAGE – The Applicant shall not alter any existing drainage patterns without
an approved Grading Permit.
40. GRADING & DRAINAGE WINTER MORATORIUM – All grading activity shall comply with the
Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit and Chapter 12 of the Town Code. There shall be
no earthwork disturbance or grading activities between October 15th and April 15th of
each year unless approved by the Town Engineer. In order to be considered for approval,
the Applicant must submit a Winterization Erosion Control Plan certified by a California
certified QSD to the Town Engineer for review and approval. If grading is allowed during
the rainy season, a maximum of two (2) weeks is allowed between clearing of an area and
stabilizing/building on the exposed area. The submission of a certified plan does not
guarantee approval. Any approved and executed plan must be kept on-site while the
project is in construction.
41. EROSION CONTROL– The Applicant shall prepare and submit interim and final erosion
control plans to the Town Engineer for review and approval. The interim erosion control
plan(s) shall include measures carried out during construction before final landscaping is
installed. Multiple phases of interim erosion control plans may be necessary depending on
the complexity of the project. Interim erosion control best management practices may
include silt fences, fiber rolls, erosion control blankets, Town approved seeding mixtures,
filter berms, check dams, retention basins, etc. The Applicant shall install, maintain, and
modify the erosion control measures as needed to continuously protect downstream
water quality. In the event an emergency modification is deemed necessary, the Applicant
must implement necessary measures to protect downstream waterways immediately and
then submit the changes made within 24-hours to the Town Engineer for review and
approval. The erosion control plans shall be in compliance with applicable measures
contained in the most current Santa Clara County National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Municipal Regional Permit (MRP). Any fees or penalties assessed against
the Town in response to the Applicant’s failure to comply with the Permit must be paid by
the Applicant. The Applicant must permit Town staff onsite to conduct periodic NPDES
inspections throughout the recognized storm season to verify compliance with the
Construction General Permit and Stormwater ordinances and regulations.
42. PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING – After the issuance of any Grading or Encroachment
permit and before the commencement of any on or off-site work, the Applicant shall
request a pre-construction meeting with the PPW Inspector to discuss the project
conditions of approval, working hours, site maintenance, and other construction matters.
At that meeting, the Applicant shall submit a letter acknowledging that:
a. They have read and understand these project Conditions of Approval;
b. They will require that all project sub-contractors read and understand these project
Conditions of Approval; and,
c. They ensure a copy of these project Conditions of Approval will be posted on-site at all
times during construction.
43. OVERHEAD UTILITY CLEARANCE – For projects that have overhead utility lines on-site that
travel over new buildings, the Applicant shall obtain a letter from the utility company
indicating that there is adequate overhead clearance from the utility to the proposed
building. The letter shall be submitted with the first set of improvement plans submitted.
The plans shall show the existing utility pole, any necessary proposed pole protection
(including overhead clearance warning identification), and shall be confirmed satisfactory
with the utility company. The letter shall be to the approval of the Town Engineer.
44. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT – Prior to the issuance of a grading or building
permit, it shall be the sole responsibility of the project to obtain any and all proposed or
required easements and/or permissions necessary to perform any work on neighboring
private property herein proposed. Proof of agreement/approval is required prior to the
issuance of any Permit.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET PRIOR TO RELEASE OF UTILITIES, FINAL
INSPECTION, OR ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, OR
IF ANOTHER DEADLINE IS SPECIFIED IN A CONDITION, AT THAT TIME.
45. RECORD DRAWINGS – The Applicant shall submit a scanned PDF set of stamped record
drawings and construction specifications for all off-site improvements to the Department
of Parks and Public Works. All underground facilities shall be shown on the record
drawings as constructed in the field. The Applicant shall also provide the Town with an
electronic copy of the record drawings in the AutoCAD Version being used by the Town at
the time of completion of the work. The Applicant shall also submit an AutoCAD drawing
file of all consultants composite basemap linework showing all public improvements and
utility layouts. This condition shall be met prior to the release of utilities, final inspection,
or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first.
46. RESTORATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – The Applicant shall repair or replace all
existing improvements not designated for removal that are damaged or removed during
construction. Improvements such as, but not limited to curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
driveways, signs, streetlights, pavements, raised pavement markers, thermoplastic
pavement markings, etc., shall be repaired or replaced to a condition equal to or better
than the original condition. Any new concrete shall be free of stamps, logos, names,
graffiti, etc. Existing improvement to be repaired or replaced shall be at the direction of
the PPW Inspector and shall comply with all Title 24 Disabled Access provisions. The
restoration of all improvements identified by the PPW Inspector shall be completed
before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The Applicant shall request a walk-
through with the PPW Inspector before the start of construction to verify existing
conditions.
47. PAVEMENT RESTORATION – Due to construction activities, new utility cuts along the
project frontage, and the anticipated project’s truck traffic, the Applicant shall grind and
provide a 2.5” overlay with asphalt concrete the south side of Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
along the entire property length between the center median island and the property
frontage. Prior to overlay, any base failure repair or required dig-outs identified by the
PPW Inspector shall be completed. The Town Engineer shall approve the roadway repair
prior to the release of utilities, final inspection, or issuance of a certificate of occupancy,
whichever occurs first.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE COMPLIED WITH AT ALL TIMES DURING THE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE PROJECT, OR IF ANOTHER DEADLINE IS SPECIFIED IN A
CONDITION, AT THAT TIME
48. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SETUP – All storage and office trailers will be kept off the public
right-of-way.
49. PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION NOTICE – The contractor shall notify the PPW Inspector at
least ten (10) working days prior to the start of any construction work. At that time, the
Contractor shall provide an initial project construction schedule and a 24-hour emergency
telephone number list.
50. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE – The contractor shall submit the project schedule in
a static PDF 11”x17” format and Microsoft Project, or an approved equal. The Contractor
shall identify the scheduled critical path for the installation of improvements to the
approval of the Town Engineer. The schedule shall be updated monthly and submitted to
the PPW Inspector in the same formats as the original.
51. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION HANDOUT – The Contractor shall provide to the Town Engineer
an approved construction information handout for the purpose of responding to
questions the Town receives regarding the project construction.
52. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION – The Contractor shall always provide a qualified
supervisor on the job site during construction.
53. PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION – All work shown on the Improvement Plans
shall be inspected to the approval of the Town Engineer. Uninspected work shall be
removed as deemed appropriate by the Town Engineer.
54. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION HOURS – Construction activities related to the issuance of any
PPW permit shall comply with Town Code Section 16.20.035 which restricts construction
to the weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No
work shall be done on Sundays or on Town Holidays unless otherwise approved by the
Town Engineer. Please note that no work shall be allowed to take place within the Town
right-of-way after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, no work being done
under Encroachment Permit may be performed on the weekend unless prior approvals
have been granted by the Town Engineer. The Town Engineer may apply additional
construction period restrictions, as necessary, to accommodate standard commute traffic
along arterial roadways and along school commute routes. Onsite project signage must
state the project construction hours. The permitted construction hours may be modified if
the Town Engineer finds that the following criteria is met:
a. Permitting extended hours of construction will decrease the total time needed to
complete the project without an unreasonable impact to the neighborhood.
b. Permitting extended hours of construction is required to accommodate a construction
requirement such as a large concrete pour or major road closure. Such a need would
be presented by the project's design engineer and require approval of the Town
Engineer.
c. An emergency situation exists where the construction work is necessary to correct an
unsafe or dangerous condition resulting in obvious and eminent peril to public health
and safety. If such a condition exists, the Town may waive any of the remaining
requirements outlined below.
d. The exemption will not conflict with any other condition of approval required by the
Town to mitigate significant environmental impacts.
e. The contractor or property owner will notify residential and commercial occupants of
adjacent properties of the modified construction work hours. This notification must be
provided three days prior to the start of the extended construction activity.
f. The approved hours of construction activity will be posted at the construction site in a
place and manner that can be easily viewed by any interested member of the public.
g. The Town Engineer may revoke the extended work hours at any time if the contractor
or owner of the property fails to abide by the conditions of extended work hours or if
it is determined that the peace, comfort, and tranquility of the occupants of adjacent
residential or commercial properties are impaired because of the location and nature
of the construction.
h. The waiver application must be submitted to the PPW Inspector ten (10) working days
prior to the requested date of waiver.
55. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION BMPs – All construction activities 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 ordinances, the project specific temporary erosion control plan, and
other generally accepted engineering practices for erosion control as required by the
Town Engineer when undertaking construction activities.
56. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATION – The following provisions to control traffic
congestion, noise, and dust shall be followed during site excavation, grading, and
construction:
a. All construction vehicles should be properly maintained and equipped with exhaust
mufflers that meet State standards.
b. Travel speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to fifteen (15) miles per hour.
c. 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.
d. 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 times daily, or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all
unpaved access roads, parking areas, and staging areas at construction sites in order
to ensure proper control of blowing dust for the duration of the project.
e. Watering on public streets and wash down of dirt and debris into storm drain systems
is prohibited. Streets will be cleaned by street sweepers or by hand as often as
deemed necessary by the PPW Inspector, 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 late-afternoon watering to minimize the effects of
blowing dust. Recycled water shall be used for construction watering to manage dust
control where possible, as determined by the Town Engineer. Where recycled water is
not available potable water shall be used. All potable construction water from fire
hydrants shall be coordinated with the San José Water Company.
f. 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 Construction
Inspector.
g. Construction grading activity shall be discontinued in wind conditions in excess of 25
miles per hour, or that in the opinion of the PPW Inspector cause excessive
neighborhood dust problems.
h. Site dirt shall not be tracked into the public right-of-way and shall be cleaned
immediately if tracked into the public right-of-way. Mud, silt, concrete and other
construction debris shall not be washed into the Town’s storm drains.
i. Construction activities shall be scheduled so that paving and foundation placement
begin immediately upon completion of grading operation.
j. All aggregate materials transported to and from the site shall be covered in
accordance with Section 23114 of the California Vehicle Code during transit to and
from the site.
k. Prior to issuance of any permit, the Applicant shall submit any applicable pedestrian or
traffic detour plans to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer for any lane or sidewalk
closures. The temporary traffic control plan shall be prepared by a licensed
professional engineer with experience in preparing such plans and in accordance with
the requirements of the latest edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD) and standard construction practices. The Traffic Control Plan
shall be approved prior to the commencement of any work within the public right-of-
way.
l. During construction, the Applicant shall make accessible any or all public and private
utilities within the area impacted by construction, as directed by the Town Engineer.
m. The minimum soils sampling and testing frequency shall conform to Chapter 8 of the
Caltrans Construction Manual. The Applicant shall require the soils engineer submit to
daily testing and sampling reports to the Town Engineer.
57. MATERIAL HAULING ROUTE AND PERMIT – For material delivery vehicles equal to, or
larger than two-axle, six-tire single unit truck size as defined by FHWA Standards, the
Applicant shall submit a truck hauling route that conforms to Town of Los Gatos Standards
for approval. Note that the Town requires a Haul Permit be issued for any hauling
activities. The Applicant shall require contractors to prohibit trucks from using
“compression release engine brakes” on residential streets. The haul route for this project
unless otherwise approved by the Town Engineer, shall be: Wedgewood Ave to
Wimbledon Dr to Winchester Blvd to Highway 85 North, or to Lark Ave to Highway 17
North or South, or to Los Gatos Blvd to Highway 85 South. A letter from the Applicant
confirming the intention to use the designated haul route shall be submitted to the Town
Engineer for review and approval prior to the issuance of any Town permits. All material
hauling activities including but not limited to, adherence to the approved route, hours of
operation, staging of materials, dust control and street maintenance shall be the
responsibility of the Applicant. 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 Town Engineer. The Applicant
must provide an approved method of cleaning tires and trimming loads on site. All
material hauling activities shall be done in accordance with applicable Town ordinances
and conditions of approval.
58. PROJECT CLOSE-OUT – Prior to requesting a Final Inspection, the Applicant shall submit to
the Town Engineer a letter indicating that all project conditions have been met, and all
improvements are complete. All work must be completed to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director and Town Engineer prior to the first occupancy. All public
improvements, including the complete installation of all improvements relative to streets,
fencing, storm drainage, underground utilities, etc., shall be completed and attested to by
the Town Engineer before approval of occupancy of any unit. Where facilities of other
agencies are involved, including those for water and sanitary sewer services, such
installation shall be verified as having been completed and accepted by those agencies. In
addition, the Applicant shall submit an itemized final quantities list of all public
improvements constructed on-site and within the public right-of-way. The final quantities
list shall be prepared by the project engineer and be to the approval of the Town
Engineer. The final quantities list shall be broken out into on-site and off-site
improvements based on the format provided by the Town. Until such time as all required
improvements are fully completed and accepted by Town, the Applicant shall be
responsible for the care, maintenance, and any damage to such improvements. Town
shall not, nor shall any officer or employee thereof, be liable or responsible for any
accident, loss or damage, regardless of cause, happening or occurring to the work or
improvements required for this project prior to the completion and acceptance of the
work or Improvements. All such risks shall be the responsibility of and are hereby
assumed by the Applicant.
59. CONSTRUCTION WORKER PARKING – The Applicant shall provide a Construction Parking
Plan that minimizes the effect of construction worker parking in the neighborhood and
shall include an estimate of the number of workers that will be present on the site during
the various phases of construction and indicate where sufficient off-street parking will be
utilized and identify any locations for off-site material deliveries. Said plan shall be
approved by the Town Engineer prior to issuance of Town permits and shall be complied
with at all times during construction. Failure to enforce the parking plan may result in
suspension of the Town permits. No vehicle having a manufacturer's rated gross vehicle
weight exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds shall be allowed to park on the portion of
a street which abuts property in a residential zone without prior approval from the Town
Engineer (§15.40.070).
60. SITE WATER DISCHARGE – In accordance with the Town Code, Prohibition of Illegal
Discharges (Los Gatos Town Code Section 22.30.015), the Town Engineer may approve in
coordination West Valley Sanitation District the discharge of uncontaminated pumped
ground waters to the sanitary sewer only when such source is deemed unacceptable by
State and Federal authorities for discharge to surface waters of the United States,
whether pretreated or untreated, and for which no reasonable alternative method of
disposal is available. Following the verification of the applicable local, state and/or federal
approvals, a Discharge Plan will be approved and monitored by the Town Engineer.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE COMPLIED WITH AT ALL TIMES THAT THE USE
PERMITTED BY THIS ENTITLEMENT OCCUPIES THE PREMISES
61. POST CONSTRUCTION BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) – Post construction storm
water pollution prevention requirements shall include:
a. The Applicant shall be charged the cost of abatement for issues associated with, but
not limited to, inspection of the private stormwater facilities, emergency maintenance
needed to protect public health or watercourses, and facility replacement or repair if
the treatment facility is no longer able to meet performance standards or has
deteriorated. Any abatement activity performed on the Applicant’s property by Town
staff will be charged to the Applicant at the Town’s adopted fully-loaded hourly rates.
b. Maintenance of the storm drain inlets “No Dumping – Drains to Bay” plaques to alert
the public to the destination of storm water and to prevent direct discharge of
pollutants into the storm drain. Template ordering information is available at
www.flowstobay.org.
c. All process equipment, oils, fuels, solvents, coolants, fertilizers, pesticides, and similar
chemical products, as well as petroleum based wastes, tallow, and grease planned for
storage outdoors shall be stored in covered containers at all times.
d. All public outdoor spaces and trails shall include installation and upkeep of dog waste
stations.
e. Garbage and recycling receptacles and bins shall be designed and maintained with
permanent covers to prevent exposure of trash to rain. Trash enclosure drains shall be
connected to the sanitary sewer system.
f. It is the responsibility of the property owner(s)/homeowners association to implement
a plan for street sweeping of paved private roads and cleaning of all storm drain inlets.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
62. GENERAL: Review of this Developmental proposal is limited to acceptability of site access,
water supply and may include specific additional requirements as they pertain to fire
department operations, and shall not be construed as a substitute for formal plan review
to determine compliance with adopted model codes. Prior to performing any work, the
applicant shall make application to, and receive from, the Building Department all
applicable construction permits.
63. MODIFIED FIRE SPRINKLERS REQUIRED: (As Noted on Sheet G000) 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. Approved AMMR PC 24-4669 for a modified NFPA 13D system. A copy of
the Alternate Means/Methods application form and this comment letter, with approval
signature shall be made part of the building permit drawing set, to be routed to Santa
Clara County Fire Department for final approval.
64. 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].
65. FIRE DEPARTMENT (ENGINE) ROADWAY TURNAROUND REQUIRED: (As Noted on Sheet
G005) Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be
provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. Provide an approved
fire department engine driveway turnaround with a minimum radius of 50 feet outside
and 30 feet inside. Maximum grade in any direction shall be 5%. Installations shall
conform with Fire Department Standard Details and Specifications D-1. [CFC Section
503.2.5].
66. 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.
67. 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.
68. 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.