Exhibit 9 - Applicants Response to Consulting Arborist ReportGordon Wong, AIA, Architect, LEED GA, CSLB
710 E. McGlincy Lane, Suite 109
Campbell, CA 95008
408-315-2125 | Gordonkwong@Gkwarchitects.com
www.gkwarchitects.com
To: Town of Los Gatos Community Development Department
Address:14331 Capri Dr Los Gatos, CA 95032
City Record #: AS-24-043 & Z-23-005
Responses to Consulting Arborist Report September 11, 2024
Gkw responses in blue
Recommendations
1.Place tree numbers on all plans including the Grading and Drainage plans. Make sure the plans and tree
removals are consistent between the plan sets. Provide access to trees not assessed through the property onthe south side.This is addressed. All trees have been numbers on all plans.
2.Remove Exempt orange #196. Place fence inside the setback to protect #190, #191, #192, and #193. Treesin the back of the site #186 through #189 are not near proposed improvements and are already segregatedby a fence.Exempt orange #196 is removed accordingly. Fence is provided to protect #190, #191, #192, and #193.Please see tree protection plan on sheet G007.
3.Place 4-6 inches of mulch inside the tree protection zone. Install temporary irrigation or soaked hoses in theTPZ. Monitor watering times or amounts to ensure adequate soil saturation. (A 5/8” soaker hose requiresabout 200 minutes to deliver one inch of water to a garden. This number is affected by the length of thehose and the overall rate of flow from the faucet. A good rule of thumb is to expect about ½ GPM as astandard faucet flow rate.) Infrequent deeper watering is preferred.This is noted. Please see tree protection plan on sheet G007.
4.All tree maintenance and care shall be performed by a qualified arborist with a C-61/D-49 CaliforniaContractors License. Tree maintenance and care shall be specified in writing according to AmericanNational Standard for Tree Care Operations: Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Management: StandardPractices parts 1 through 10 and adhere to ANSI Z133.1 safety standards and local regulations. Allmaintenance is to be performed according to ISA Best Management Practices.This is noted. Please see tree protection plan on sheet G007.
5.Refer to Appendix D for general tree protection guidelines including recommendations for arboristassistance while working under trees, trenching, or excavation within a trees drip line or designatedTPZ/CRZ.This is noted. Please see tree protection plan on sheet G007.
6.Place all the tree protection fence locations and guidelines on the plans including the grading, drainage, andutility plans. Create a separate plan sheet that includes all three protection measures labeled “T-1 TreeProtection Plan.”
EXHIBIT 9
This is understood. Tree protection fence locations and guidelines are provided on the plans. Please refer to sheet G007 for Tree Protection Plan. 7. Provide a copy of this report to all contractors and project managers, including the architect, civil engineer, and landscape designer or architect. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure all parties are familiar with this document. Arrange a pre-construction meeting with the project arborist or landscape architect to verify tree protection is in place, with the correct materials, and at proper distances.
This is understood and noted on the plans, please see tree protection plan on sheet G007.