Exhibit 5. Recommended Conditions of Approval- A&S
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PLANNING COMMISSION – August 27, 2025 - Draft
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
31 University Avenue
Architecture Site Application S-25-004
Consider a Request for Approval for Modification of Planned Development
Ordinance 2025 to Allow Modifications to Building E, an Architecture and Site
Application for Exterior Modifications to an Existing Commercial Building in the
University/Edelen Historic District, and a Conditional Permit for Formula Retail over
10,000 square feet and for a Restaurant with Alcohol Service on a Property Zoned
C-2:LHP:PD. APN 529-02-044. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301: Existing Facilities.
Property Owner: SRI Old Town, LLC
Applicant: Rick Nelson, MBH Architects
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 per Section
29.20.335 of the Town Code. Reasonable extensions of time not exceeding one year may
be granted upon application, and can be granted if approved by the deciding body prior to
the expiration date. Therefore, it is recommended that applications for a time extension
be filed with the Community Development Department at least 60 days prior to the
expiration date of the approval.
3. 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.
4. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: A Tree Removal Permit shall be obtained for any trees to be
removed, prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit.
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
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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
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. DEMOLITION AFFIDAVIT: Prior to issuance of a building permit, a demolition affidavit must
be submitted and signed by the property owner, project architect, project engineer and
contractor.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. COMPLIANCE MEMORANDUM: A memorandum, in compliance with standard Town
practice, shall be prepared and submitted with the building permit detailing how the
conditions of approval will be addressed.
Building Division
15. PERMITS REQUIRED: A Building Permit is required for the renovation of two existing
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commercial tenant spaces.
16. 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 Energy Reach Codes.
17. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: The Conditions of Approval must be included on plan sheets
within 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.
18. BUILDING & SUITE NUMBERS: Submit requests for new building addresses to the Building
Division before submitting the building permit application.
19. SIZE OF PLANS: Minimum size 24” x 36”, maximum size 30” x 42”.
20. TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE: All required California Title 24 Energy Compliance Forms
must be directly printed onto a plan sheet.
21. SITE ACCESSIBILITY: At least one accessible route within the site boundary shall be
provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking, accessible passenger
loading zones, and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance that
they serve. The accessible route shall, to the maximum extent feasible, coincide with the
route for the general public. At least one accessible route shall connect all accessible
buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces that are on the same site.
22. ACCESSIBLE PARKING: The parking lots and parking structure, where parking is provided
for the public as clients, guests, or employees, shall provide accessible parking. Accessible
parking spaces serving a particular building shall be located on the shortest accessible
route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance. In buildings with multiple
accessible entrances and adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed
and located as close as possible to the accessible entrances.
23. BACKWATER VALVE: As required by Town Ordinance 6.40.020, provide details for any
required sanitary sewer backwater valve on the plans, including its location. The Town of
Los Gatos Ordinance and West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD) require 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. CONSTRUCTION BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs): The Town standard West Valley
Clean Water Authority Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program Sheet (page size same
as submitted drawings) shall be part of the plan submittal. 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
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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. Santa Clara County Environmental Health Department: (408) 918-3479
f. 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 AND 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 for approval an off-site construction plan and a detailed construction project cost
estimate prepared and stamped by the Applicant’s civil engineer for improvements
outside of the building. The cost estimate shall break out off-site improvements
separately. This cost estimate will be used to determine the Encroachment Permit Fee per
the Town’s adopted fee schedule in effect at the time application is made. A final
construction cost estimate shall be provided once the project plans are approved. This
cost estimate will be used to determine if any additional encroachment permit fee is due.
This adjustment fee, if any must be paid prior to the issuance of any construction related
permit. The applicant shall not be eligible for any refund, even if the engineer’s estimate is
reduced in subsequent submittals. The Town Engineer, at his or her sole discretion, may
require different unit prices be used in the engineering cost estimate.
29. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – Prior to the issuance of any building permit and prior to any
work being done in the Town's right of way, the Applicant must submit Public
Improvement Plans for review and approval through an Encroachment Permit application
with the Town. All public improvements shall be made according to the Town’s latest
adopted Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, Engineering Design Standards, and the
Entitled Plan Set. The Applicant is required to confirm the location of existing utility lines
along the project frontage by potholing, as necessary. Prior to any potholing, Applicant
shall submit a separate encroachment permit application with a pothole plan for Town
review and approval. The Applicant shall provide the pothole results to the Town Engineer
prior to final design. All existing public utilities shall be protected in place and, if
necessary, relocated as approved by the Town Engineer. No private facilities are
permitted within the Town right of way or within any easement unless otherwise
approved by the Town Engineer. The Applicant shall have Public Improvement Plans
prepared, stamped, and signed by a California licensed civil engineer.
a. Once the Public Improvement Plans have been approved and all fee have been paid,
the Town will issue an Encroachment Permit. The Encroachment Permit requires the
Applicant to post the required bonds and insurance and provide a one (1) year
warranty for all work to be done in the Town's right of way or Town easement. New
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concrete shall be free of stamps, logos, names, graffiti, etc. Any new concrete installed
that is damaged shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s sole expense. The
Applicant shall include with their encroachment permit application a temporary traffic
control plan (“TTCP”) inclusive of all modes of travel for any lane or sidewalk closures.
Special provisions such as limitations on works hours, protective enclosures, or other
means to facilitate public access in a safe manner may be required. The TTCP shall
comply with the State of California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(“MUTCD”) and standard construction practices.
b. The project engineer shall notify the Town Engineer in writing of any proposed
changes. Any proposed changes to the approved plans shall be subject to the approval
of the Town. The Applicant shall not commence any work deviating from the approved
plans until such deviations are approved. Any approved and constructed changes shall
be incorporated into the final “as-built” plans.
c. Right-of-way improvements shall include, at a minimum, the following items:
i. STREET TREES - The Applicant shall plant at least one (1) street tree along the
project frontage as shown on the entitled plan set. The street tree plans shall be
per Town Standard Drawings and must include Town Standard tree grates as
shown on Sheet T-1C of the approved plans.
ii. TREE GRATES – The Applicant shall install at least one (1) Town Standard Tree
Grates as shown on Sheet T-1C of the approved plans. Tree grates shall be 4’x6’,
black power coated model OT-T24 by Urban Accessories, or approved equal. The
tree grates shall be shown on the improvement plans to be located at the back
of curb to the approval of the Town Engineer and shall be installed with the
street trees prior to the first occupancy. STREET MARKINGS - The Applicant shall
install necessary street markings of a material and design approved by the Town
Engineer and replace any that are damaged during construction. These include
but are not limited to all pavement markings, parking stall markings, painted
curbs, and handicap markings. All permanent pavement markings shall be
thermoplastic and comply with Caltrans Standards. Color and location of painted
curbs shall be shown on the plans and are subject to approval by the Town
Engineer. Any existing painted curb or pavement markings no longer required
shall be removed by grinding if thermoplastic, or sand blasting if in paint.
iii. SIDEWALK - The Applicant shall replace to existing Town standards all sidewalk
on the east and north side of the project site. The actual amount of sidewalk to
be replaced shall be determined by the Public Works Construction Inspector in
the field prior to construction. Sidewalk replacement shall be constructed per
the Town Standard Drawings. Sidewalk work in the Villa Hermosa area shall
comply with the Villa Hermosa Style per Standard Plan Nos. ST-224 and ST-225
and as modified in the approved entitlement plans.
iv. CURB RAMP(S) - The Applicant shall re-construct one (1) curb ramp in
accordance with the latest Caltrans State Standard Drawing at the corner of
University Avenue and Elm Street. The actual ramp "Case" shall be identified on
the plans and shall be to the approval of the Town Engineer.
v. CURB AND GUTTER - The Applicant shall replace to existing Town standards all
new curb and gutter shown replaced on Sheet C4.0 of the entitled plan set as
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determined by the Public Works Construction Inspector in the field prior to
construction. New curb and gutter shall be constructed per the Town Standard
Drawing ST-210 (Vertical).
vi. BICYCLE PARKING – The Applicant shall provide at least two (2) short-term
inverted “U” type bicycle racks on-site to the approval of the Town Engineer.
vii. STORM WATER CATCH BASIN(S) - The Applicant shall repair the curb at the storm
water catch basin located on University Avenue near the intersection of
University Avenue and Elm Street in accordance with the Town Standard
Drawing.
viii. STREET LIGHT(S)
1. The Applicant shall relocate two (2) post top street light(s) per sheet A004 of
the entitled plan set per Town Standard Drawing EL-6 to El-7. The Applicant is
responsible for all PG&E service fees and hook-up charges. Any new service
point connection required to power the new lights shall be shown on the
construction drawings along with the conduit, pull boxes and other items
necessary to install the street lights. An Isometric lighting level needs to be
provided by the designer/contractor. A separate light study may be required
by the Town Engineer. The light fixtures shall be Holophane Granville GVP2
series, with 100 Watt power, Black finish, Modern Style housing, 4K color
temperature, standard finial, black terminal color, or approved equal. The
light shall have IES Classification Type III or V. The pole shall be Holophane
North Yorkshire NYS series, with cast iron and steel construction, 13’8”
height, Fluted tapered shaft style (FTB), 20” round base, P08 tenon, LAB
mounting bolts, black finish (BK) and with receptacle (RXXXY). The base shall
fit the Town Standard 12” bolt circle pattern per detail EL-7 and shall be
constructed on a street light base per Town Standards. The final location and
style of street lights and poles are to be reviewed and approved by the Town
Engineer during review of the submitted construction lighting plan. As these
lights are a long lead-time item, it is recommended that the Applicant
contact the manufacturer early in the construction phase of the project.
2. A letter shall be provided by PG&E stating that public street light billing will
be per Rule LS2A. Private lights shall be metered with billing addressed to the
homeowners’ association. Pole numbers, assigned by PG&E, shall be clearly
delineated on the plans.
30. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT – The Applicant shall apply and obtain a Tree Removal Permit
from the Parks and Public Works Department for the removal or relocation 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.
31. CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS – The Public Improvement
Plans (referred to as “Improvement Plans”) shall be submitted to the Parks and Public
Works Department. The Improvement Plans shall be submitted at the same time as the
Building Plans are submitted to the Building Department. All improvements shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with Federal law, State law, Los Gatos Town
Code, and the Los Gatos Standard Specifications and Details.
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a. 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. The Improvement Plans shall include:
b. A cover sheet with at least the proposed development vicinity map showing nearby
and adjacent major streets and landmarks, property address, APN, scope of work,
project manager and property owner, a sheet index including a sequential numeric
page number for each sheet (i.e. “Sheet 1 of 54”), the lot size, required and
proposed lot setbacks by type, proposed floor areas by type for each building,
average slope, proposed maximum height, and required and proposed parking count
and type.
c. The Approved Conditions of Approval printed within the plan set starting on the
second sheet of the plan set.
d. An Existing Site Plan showing existing topography, bearing and distance information
for all rights-of-way, easements, and boundaries, any existing easements proposed
to be quit-claimed, existing hardscape, existing above ground utility features, and
existing structures. The Improvement Plans shall identify the vertical elevation
datum, date of survey, and surveyor responsible for the data presented.
e. A Proposed Site Plan showing proposed topography, boundaries, proposed and
existing to remain easements, hardscape, above ground utility features (hydrants,
transformers, control cabinets, communication nodes, etc.), and structures. Include
top and bottom elevations of every inflection point of each wall. Show proposed
public right-of-way improvements. Distinguish proposed linework from existing
linework using heavier line type for proposed.
f. A Grading and Drainage Plan clearly showing existing onsite and adjacent
topography using labeled contour lines, drainage direction arrows with slope value,
and break lines. Proposed and existing to remain hardscape elevations must be
provided in detail including slope arrows.
g. A Utility Plan showing appropriate line types and labels to identify the different
types of utilities and pipe sizes. Utility boxes, hydrants, backflow preventers, water
meters, sanitary sewer cleanouts, etc. shall be located on private property unless
otherwise approved by the Town Engineer.
h. A Photometric Lighting Plan analyzing the full-width of the adjacent right-of-way.
The plan shall show the average maintained horizontal illumination in foot-candles
and the average to minimum uniformity ratio. Lighting shall be in compliance with
the Town’s Standard Specification section 2.38.
i. A Landscaping Plan for the project site and the full width of the public right-of-ways
adjacent to the project. The plans shall clearly identify public and private utilities and
points of demarcation between the two.
j. General Notes found in the Town of Los Gatos General Guidelines.
k. A statement in the general notes indicating the need to obtain a Caltrans
Oversized/Overweight Vehicles Transportation Permit if oversized or overweight
vehicles are expected to be used
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,
and the design of all off-site storm drainage facilities shall be in accordance with most
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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. 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. 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.
34. 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 Improvement Plan review.
35. PREPARATION OF ELECTRICAL PLANS – All street lighting plans shall be prepared by a
California registered professional engineer experienced in preparing these types of
plans. The Applicant shall submit necessary stamped and signed Traffic Signal Plan with
the Improvement Plans.
36. EXTERIOR SITE LIGHTING STANDARDS – The Applicant shall submit a photometric plan
for off-site lighting showing lighting levels in compliance with the Town Standard
Specifications section 2.38 as part of the Improvement Plans. The plan shall show the
minimum maintained horizontal illumination in foot-candles and the uniformity ratio for
all areas. This lighting standard is applicable to all parking lots, driveways, circulation
areas, aisles, passageways, recesses, and accessible grounds contiguous to all buildings.
The lighting system shall be so designed as to limit light spill beyond property lines and
to shield the light source from view from off site. The photometric plan shall be
approved by the Town Engineer.
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. CLEAN, INSPECT, AND REPAIR STORM LINE – If the project will connect to the public
storm drainage system, the Applicant is required to evaluate the conditions of the
existing storm lines along the project frontage by videotaping and providing the result to
the Town Engineer. The Applicant shall clean and inspect (via remote TV camera) the
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storm line from the manhole upstream to the manhole downstream of the project area.
The video inspection shall be done by a professional video inspection company and be
completed prior to building permit issuance. The video of the inspection shall be
reviewed with PPW and any cracked, broken, or otherwise compromised integrity is
found, the areas of the line along the project frontage shall be repaired by the Applicant
at the applicant’s expense. The Applicant shall include the required repairs on the
Improvement Plans submitted. All necessary repairs to the storm line shall be
completed and approved prior to the project connecting to the storm drainage system
39. 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.
40. EROSION CONTROL – The Applicant shall include in the Improvement Plans interim (if
needed) 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.
41. SITE TRIANGLE AND TRAFFIC VIEW AREA – Fencing, landscaping, and permanent
structures shall not visually obstruct line of sight between three-feet and 7.5-feet in
height if located within the driveway view area, traffic view area, or corner sight
triangle. The driveway and intersection site triangles are represented on Town Standard
Drawing ST-231. The traffic view area and corner sight triangle are shown on Town
Standard Drawing ST-232. This includes all above ground obstructions including utility
structures, for example electric transformers. The various clearance lines shall be shown
on the site plan to demonstrate compliance.
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42. PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING – After the issuance of any 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. FLOOR DRAINS – All floor drains shall be plumbed to connect to the sanitary sewer
system only. Site design must facilitate drainage away from building floor drains.
44. OFF-HOURS MATERIAL DELIVERY – The Applicant shall coordinate with the future site
operators so that all site delivery of materials and goods are delivered off-hours and on-
site. This will allow the on-site customer parking for the development site to be utilized
during business hours, and not be impacted by the staging of delivery vehicles. The
Applicant shall provide a written plan, to ensure that this condition is satisfied, prior to
occupancy of the first site building. The plan shall be to the approval of the Town
Engineer.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP OR
PARCEL MAP, OR IF ANOTHER DEADLINE IS SPECIFIED IN A CONDITION, AT THAT TIME
45. DEDICATIONS – The Applicant or owner shall dedicate a new sidewalk easement and
quitclaim the existing sidewalk easement around the site so that the new easement
follows the proposed building contours. These actions shall be recorded with the
County, and an electronic copy (PDF) of the recorded quitclaimed existing easement and
newly recorded sidewalk easement shall be submitted to the Engineering Division of the
Parks and Public Works Department prior to issuance of a building permit.
46. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT – Prior to the issuance of a 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.
47. 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
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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.
48. 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.
49. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT – The Applicant shall enter into a Landscape
Maintenance Agreement with the Town of Los Gatos in which the property owner
agrees to maintain the vegetated areas along the project’s University Avenue and Elm
Street frontages located within the public right-of-way. The agreement must be
executed and accepted by the Town Attorney prior to the issuance of any occupancy
permit.
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
50. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SETUP – All storage and office trailers will be kept off the
public right-of-way.
51. 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.
52. 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.
53. 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.
54. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION – The Contractor shall always provide a qualified
supervisor on the job site during construction.
55. PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION – All work shown on the Improvement
Plans shall be inspected to the approval of the Town Engineer. Uninspected work shall
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be removed as deemed appropriate by the Town Engineer.
56. 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.
57. 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.
58. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATION – The following provisions to control traffic
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congestion, noise, and dust shall be followed during site excavation and construction:
a. All construction vehicles should be properly maintained and equipped with exhaust
mufflers that meet State standards.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. The Traffic Control Plan shall be approved prior to the commencement of any work
within the public right-of-way.
g. 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.
h. 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.
59. 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 shall be determined by the Town’s Land Development Inspector. 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.
60. 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
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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.
61. DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY CONSTRUCTION MORATORIUM – Due to concerns for business
impacts during the holiday season (defined as starting the Monday of Thanksgiving
week through January 1), there shall be no construction activities in the Downtown area
within the right-of-way which would create lane closures, eliminate parking, create
pedestrian detours, or other activities that may create a major disturbance as
determined by the Town Engineer.
62. 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).
63. 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.
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THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE COMPLIED WITH AT ALL TIMES THAT THE USE
PERMITTED BY THIS ENTITLEMENT OCCUPIES THE PREMISES
64. 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 DIRECTOR OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
65. 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
departement 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.
66. FIRE SPRINKLERS REQUIRED: (As Noted on Sheet 0011) 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 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. Sprinklers shall be installed for the entire structure.
67. FIRE ALARM: Fire alarm requirement will be a deferral submittal item.
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68. REQUIRED FIRE FLOW: (Letter received) The fire flow for this project is 2968 GPM at 20
psi residual pressure. If an automatic fire sprinkler system will be installed, the fire flow
will be reduced by 25%, establishing a required adjusted fire flow of 2226 GPM at 20 psi
residual pressure. Note: The minimum required number of spacing of the hydrants shall
be in accordance with CFC Table C102.1.
69. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION: (As noted on Sheet 001) The fire department
connection (FDC) for the structure in support of the sprinkler system shall be installed at
the street on the street address side of the building. IT shall be located within 100 feet
of a public fire hydrant and within ten (10) feed of the main PIV (unless otherwise
approved by the Chief due to practical difficulties). FDC’s shall be equipped with a
minimum of two (2), two -and-one-half (2-1/2”) inch national standard threaded inlet
couplings. Orientation of the FDC shall be such that hose lines may be readily and
conveniently attached to the inlets without interference. FDC’s shall be painted safety
yellow [SCCFD, SP-2 Standard].
70. KNOX KEY BOXES/LOCKS WHERE REQUIRED FOR ACCESS: (As noted on Sheet A004)
Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured
openings or where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes,
the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved
location. The Knox Key Box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain
necessary access as required by the fire code official. LOCKS. An approved Knox Lock
shall be installed on gates or similar barriers when required by the fire code official. Key
box maintenance. The operator of the building shall immediately notify the fire code
official and provide the new key when a lock is changed or re-keyed. The key to such
lock shall be secured in the key box. [CFC Sec. 506].
71. Note that a plan review is required prior to any proposed tenant improvement.
72. This review shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of
the California Fire Code or of other laws or regulations of the jurisdiction. A permit
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the fire code or other
such laws or regulations shall not be valid. Any addition to or alteration of approved
construction documents shall be approved in advance. [CFC, Ch.1, 105.3.6].