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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE 1281 ESTABLISHING
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOWABLE USES FOR LOTS WITHIN THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE RELATIVE TO THE
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO AND THE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE ALLOWED ON
LOT 8 IN THE VASONA OAKS SUBDIVISION AND
REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE 1281 FOR THE
VASONA OAKS SUBDIVISION AT VASONA OAKS DRIVE
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Planned Development Overlay Zone.
The Town Code of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to change the zoning of the
property shown on the map which is attached hereto and is a part of this ordinance from
R-M:5-12:PD (Multiple Family Residential, 5-12 dwelling units per net acre – Planned
Development) to R-M:5-12-PD (Multiple Family Residential, 5-12 dwelling units per net acre -
Planned Development).
SECTION II. Uses and Improvements Authorized.
The PD (Planned Development Combining) Zone established by this Ordinance
authorizes development on the above described real property of 17 single family detached
dwellings, landscaping, parking and other Improvements shown and required on the “Official
Development Plan” on file with the Town Clerk and Planning Department. Permitted uses for
the project are specified by Chapter 29, Article IV, Division 6 of the Zoning Ordinance (as this
section exists at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance or as amended in the future), and
on Page 1 of the developer's "Official Development Plan”. All other uses as listed in Section
29.40.615 of the Zoning Ordinance are conditional uses and require issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit.
SECTION III. Minor Residential Development Approval Required.
Prior to the Issuance of any permits in compliance with the “Official Development Plan”
and the “Development Plan for Lot 8” hereby approved, Minor Residential Development
approval is required.
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SECTION IV. Official Development Plan
The "Official Development Plan” for the Planned Development established by this
Ordinance consists of this Ordinance and the following listed plans (approved stamped,
December 1, 1975), the ”Development Plan for Lot 8,” which are on file in the Office of the
Town Clerk and the Community Development Department.
1. Sheet No. 1: Site plan, illustrating: 17 detached single family residences, garages, 17 open
off-street parking stalls, landscaping areas, balconies and decks, and vehicular access and
circulation.
2. Sheet No. 2: Section through the property showing the slope, and units on either side of
the proposed street.
3. Sheet No. 3: Block elevation of all units facing the University Avenue street scene.
4. Sheets 4, 5 and 6: Typical building elevations of both uphill and downhill structures.
5. Development Plan for Lot 8, included as Exhibit 9 of the August 13, 2025, Planning
Commission Staff Report.
SECTION V. Performance Standards.
In addition to the foregoing plans, the following performance standards are part of the
“Official Development Plan”:
1. That the conditions, covenants and restrictions be submitted for approval in conjunction
with the tentative subdivision map and the Precise Development Plan.
2. That the setbacks and building separations shown on the “Official Development Plan” be
considered as minimum in preparation of the Precise Development Plan.
3. That all paved areas be separated from landscaped areas with a 6” high concrete curb.
4. That the applicant guarantee by contract and bond the installation of street
improvements as follows:
University Avenue: Widen approximately 12 feet to provide left-turn storage at the
Intersection with the new street. Install new concrete curb and gutter and street lighting.
New Street: Install curb and gutter, pavement (24' curb to curb), street lighting, storm
drainage and sanitary sewer.
5. Dedication of right-of-way along University Avenue, as required, to a line 10 feet behind
the new face of curb.
6. Dedication of the interior street and cul-de-sac bulb. The interior street shall be 24 feet
(curb to curb) within a 26-foot minimum right-of-way.
7. That the garages shall be located less than 10 feet or more than 20 feet. from the curb
line.
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8. That a soils engineering report be provided to establish the stability of the existing slope
bank, and shall recommend grading procedures and protective measures for the project.
This report shall be to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer.
9. The “Official Development Plan” shall be deemed to include development plans reflecting
modifications to a single-family residence located at 130 Vasona Oaks Drive (APN: 424-42-
008) included as Exhibit 9 of the August 13, 2025, Planning Commission Staff Report. The
modifications include the enclosure of an existing second-story deck to create an enclosed
231 square feet sunroom, expansion of the second floor living area by 91 square feet, and
creation of 92 square feet of additional living area on the third floor. The modified plans
are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk and Planning Department and shall be subject to
the same standards and conditions as the original approved Precise Development Plan.
SECTION VI. Severability.
In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction holds any Section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause, or phrase in this Ordinance unconstitutional, preempted, or otherwise invalid,
the invalid portion shall be severed from this Ordinance and shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The Town hereby declares that it would have adopted
each Section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase in this Ordinance irrespective of
the fact that any one or more Sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases in
this Ordinance might be declared unconstitutional, preempted, or otherwise invalid.
SECTION VII. Publication.
In accordance with Section 63937 of the Government Code of the State of California, this
Ordinance takes effect 30 days from the date of its passage. The Town Council hereby directs the
Town Clerk to cause this Ordinance or a summary thereof to be published or posted in accordance
with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
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SECTION VIII. Effective Date.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
on the ____ day of ___________ 2025, and adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos at its regular meeting on the ____ day of _____ 2025, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
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MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
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TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA