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26 15900 Los Gatos BlvdPREPARED BY: MEETING DATE:6/18/07 ITEM NO: COUNCIL/AGENCY AGENDA REPORT DATE:June 13,2007 TO:MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL /CHAIR AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD FROM:DEBRA J.FIGONE,TOWN MANAG SUBJECT:CONCLUDE FEASIBILITY PERIOD AND PROCEED WITH PURCHASE OF THE BUILDING AT 15900 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD A.ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS B.ADOPT JOINT TOWNIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS OF BENEFIT TO THE TOWN'S REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOWNTOWN PROJECT AREA,NO OTHER UNDESIGNATED FUND RESERVES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY,AND THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED WILL BE SERVE THE PROJECT AREA BY MAINTAINING PUBLIC SAFETY AND ELIMINATING BLIGHT. C.APPROVE THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT. D.AUTHORIZE CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,685,468 FOR THE POLICE SERVICES BUILDING USING FUNDING SOURCE TRANSFERS TO THE TOWN'S CAPITAL PROJECT FUND AS DETAILED IN THE FISCAL IMPACT SECTION OF THIS REPORT. E.ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY F.AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANAGER TO CONCLUDE THE FEASBILITY PERIOD AND PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF 15900 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON CALIFORNIA,INC. BudN.LOrtz3Q~gJ~ Director of Community Development N:\DEV\CNCLRPTS\2007\15900 LGB.TC.rptl.doc Reviewed by:S--Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney __Clerk Administrator ~inance __Community Development PAGE 2 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT:POLICE SERVICES BUILDING -ARCHITECTURAL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 18,2007 G.DIRECT THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPROVAL FOR THE POLICE SERVICES BUILDING BE FORWARDED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL FOR FINAL APPROVAL. RECOMMENDATION: Actions by the RnA Board: 1.Adopt resolution ofthe Redevelopment Agency authorizing execution of a cooperation agreement with the Town of Los Gatos for advances from the Town of Los Gatos to the Redevelopment Agency for the police service building. Actions by the Joint Town Council/RnA Board: 2.Adopt joint Town/Redevelopment Agency resolution determining that the project is of benefit to the Town's Redevelopment Agency Downtown project area,no other undesignated fund reserves are available to the community,and that the improvements constructed will be serve the project area by maintaining public safety and eliminating blight. Actions by the Town Council: 3.Approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project. 4.Authorize capital project budget adjustment in the amount of $7,685,468 for the Police Services Building using funding source transfers to the Town's Capital Project fund as detailed in the fiscal impact section of this report. 5.Adopt resolution of the Town of Los Gatos authorizing execution ofa cooperation agreement with the Redevelopment Agency for advances from the Town of Los Gatos to the Redevelopment Agency for the police service building. 6.Authorize the Town Manager to conclude the feasibility period and proceed with the purchase of 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard in accordance with the Purchase Agreement with Verizon California,Inc. 7.Direct that the Conditional Use Permit and Architecture and Site approval for the Police Services Building be forwarded to the Town Council for final approval. BACKGROUND: The Town Council entered into a Letter ofIntent (LOI)with Verizon for the purchase of 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard on March 20,2007.Since that time,staffhas been evaluating the building and site to detelmine its suitability for a police services facility.Staff contracted the services of several consultants to assist with the necessary analysis.The following studies were conducted: PAGE 3 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT:POLICE SERVICES BUILDING -ARCHITECTURAL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 18,2007 •Architectural feasibility to determine if the building can accommodate some or all of police serVIces. •An environmental site analysis to evaluate the site for hazardous materials. • A noise study to assess noise impacts to the neighborhood. • A traffic analysis. • A telecommunication study to determine what type of communications equipment will be required at the new building. •Structural analysis of the building. • A construction estimate of costs to retrofit the building for police services. •Environmental analysis pursuant to CEQA. On June 4,2007,the Town Council approved a Purchase Agreement with Verizon California, Inc to purchase the building.The Town has until July 17,2007 to complete feasibility shldies regarding the purchase.Staff has completed all of its feasibility studies.By undertaking the actions identified in the Recommendation section of this report,the Town will officially complete the feasibility period allowed under the Purchase Agreement and proceed to purchase the site. This report will summarize the results of the feasibility studies and will provide details on funding sources for the project.Background information regarding the Police Department's need for additional space is provided in the Planning Commission staff report for this item (Attachment 4)and the staff report for the Civic Center Master Plan that is also on tonight's Council agenda. DISCUSSION: Building Feasibility The existing building is approximately 9,200 square feet on a 1.09 acre,L-shaped sife.The project site is zoned Restricted Commercial Highway (CH).Community Services,such as the police services building,is permitted in the CH zone with approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). Although the building is one story,it was constructed to accommodate additional stories.The construction of the building meets State's essential services standards for public buildings in order to withstand a substantial earthquake.The Town retained Hohbach-Lewin,Inc.(HL),a structural engineering consultant,to evaluate the structural condition of the building.The HL report concludes that the existing structure would be appropriate for its proposed use as a police services building.The rear wing of the building requires minor seismic retrofit work to comply with essential services standards.The required work is estimated to cost approximately $150,000. Staff has been working with the architectural firm of Ross Drulis Cusenbery (RDC)of Sonoma, California to conduct the study to determine if the building is suitable for use by the police and PAGE 4 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT:POLICE SERVICES BUILDING -ARCHITECTURAL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 18,2007 develop conceptual floor plans.The firm has extensive experience in the design of public safety facilities for the State of California and cities and counties throughout the state. The first task to detennine the suitability of the building was to establish how much parking could be provided on the site.To accommodate the entire department,based on current studies, 73 parking spaces would need to be provided.The consultants prepared a site plan that accommodates 46 secured parking spaces for police and staff parking,four spaces for motorcycles and parking control vehicles along with seven public parking spaces.The analysis concluded that the site cannot accommodate the entire police department without constmcting a second story to the existing building and constmcting a parking garage.The cost of constmcting the garage is prohibitive and eliminates the financial advantage of purchasing this site,which is based on being able to occupy the site with minimal modifications to the existing building and site.The amount of money necessary to add a second story and parking garage would be more efficiently used to expand the police facilities at Town Hall. Based on the amount of parking that can be provided and size of the building,LGMSPD contemplates locating patrol operations and evidence storage at the site.Other personnel that would be located at the site include the Operations Captain,a traffic and administrative sergeant, and an evidence technician.It is anticipated that there will limited public contact at this site. The primary access to the site will be via Los Gatos Boulevard.However,a driveway will be maintained on Camellia Terrace.The Chief of Police has stated this driveway will be used only for emergencies and other limited situations. Police administration,detectives,records and dispatch would remain at Town Hall,which will continue to the primary point of contact for the public.The personnel located in a building on Villa Avenue will be moved to Town Hall.The police will continue to use all of their existing' space at Town Hall for the remaining personnel.Portions of the existing facility will need to be retrofitted to accommodate personnel remaining at Town Hall.This is not discussed in this report.Remodel options will be brought to the Council at a later date along with a projected budget. The Chief of Police will continue to the review which combination of staff would be most appropriate at the site,such as moving detectives to the new building.An increase in staff, particularly during the A.M.or P.M.peak hours could necessitate revisions to the environmental analysis,which would be done during the CUP process. RDC has prepared two conceptual floor plans for consideration (Option A and B).Option A includes remodeling the interior of the existing building to accommodate police operations, which will include a briefing room,lobby,offices,lockers,evidence storage,fitness room,and temporary holding cells.Two building additions are proposed on the southeast side ofthe building to provide a 1,632 square-foot addition for a vehicle sally port and entry corridor with storage rooms.The existing building with the additions would total 10,795 square feet. PAGE 5 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT:POLICE SERVICES BUILDING -ARCHITECTURAL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 18,2007 Option B,includes the additions discussed above along with a 1,047 square feet square-foot addition along the northem side of the building for a combination briefing room/training room/Emergency Operations Center (EOC).The size of this multipurpose room makes it suitable not only for daily briefings,but also for classes and other training opportunities for officers that are not currently available.This would be its primary function.However,the size of the room,allows it,when necessary,to be used as an EOC.The existing building with building additions would result in a total building area of 11,907 square feet. The EOC is currently located at the Neighborhood Center,which is not built to essential services standards.The addition of the combined briefing room/training room/EOC adds approximately $450,000 to the cost of the project.However,the Neighborhood Center cannot be retrofitted to meet essential services standards,and is vulnerable in the event of a natural disaster.Option A includes a briefing room;however,the size of the combined briefing room/training room/EOC in Option B,allows the police to conduct training that would not otherwise be possible.Staff recommends Option B. Cost Analysis Staffhas prepared a preliminary analysis of the cost to purchase and constmct a police services building at the site along with the ongoing operation and maintenance costs.The cost breakdown is as follows: Purchase $3,200,000 Constmction $3,498,392 Fumiture,Fixtures and Equipment $482,513 Contingency $504,563 Total Project Budget $7,685,468 Annual Operation and $200,265 Maintenance Costs For comparison purposes,staff prepared an estimate of the cost to expand the Civic Center to provide the police with 18,500 square feet facility to meet their space needs as identified in the Civic Center Master Plan.That cost to build a police building as the Civic Center is approximately is $16,594,000 in today's dollars.. The constmction estimate is based on current costs.Due to inflation,costs are estimated to increase by approximately four to eight percent a year.Staffhas developed two time lines for development of the site,which includes processing the necessary Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Architecture and Site applications,selecting the architect and contractor,preparing the constmction drawings,obtaining building permits and completing the actual constmction. Using a standard process for hiring an architect,preparing construction drawings,and bidding the project,the process would take approximately two years to occupy the building.The process can be reduced to approximately 16 months by expediting the process for hiring the architect and PAGE 6 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT:POLICE SERVICES BUILDING -ARCHITECTURAL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 18,2007 contractor and by simultaneously preparing the construction documents while the CUP is being processed. The constmction costs include minimal modifications to the building,such as exterior painting, landscaping and removal of the grates on the windows.If the Council would like additional improvements to the exterior building,staff should be directed to study alternatives during the Architecture and Site process.Additional funds would need to be allocated to fund the improvements.A letter from a neighbor is included as Attachment 9.The neighbor supports the project and requests that the Town undertake substantial improvements to the building's exterior. Community Meetings Two community meetings have been held to discuss the potential police services facility.The meetings were held on April 18,2007 and May 16,2007.There were approximately 20 people at the first meeting and 12 people at the second meeting.Most of the questions regarding the potential facility were related to traffic,noise and the intended use of the building. Questions raised at the meetings were primarily related to use of the Camellia Terrace driveway and the use of sirens in the neighborhood.The Police Chief stated that officers would be directed to use Los Gatos Boulevard to enter and leave the site,except for emergencies,when they may have to use Camellia Terrace.He also described the measures used to mitigate noise impacts to the surrounding neighborhood at Town Hall and reiterated his intent to use these procedures at the proposed location. Environmental Analysis Purchase of the site is considered a project according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).As required by CEQA,an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared.The environmental review was completed by the Town's consultant,Geier & Geier Consulting.Potentially significant impacts will be mitigated by the recommended mitigation measures. Specific studies were conducted for traffic,noise and tree removal.The traffic study concluded that the traffic generated by the police services building would be similar to an office building and less than a retail use,which are permitted uses at this location.The project's impact on the two adjacent signalized Los Gatos Boulevard intersections at Blossom Hill Road and Chirco Drive were analyzed.Project-related traffic increases would add the equivalent of approximately 0.1 second of average delay at both intersections on weekdays and less than 0.1 percent of current traffic levels on weekends.This is considered less than significant impact. The traffic·study does recommend that at least one on-street parking space be removed on the south side of the driveways on Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace to increase sight distance for vehicles entering and exiting the site.It is also recommended that a "KEEP CLEAR"legend and stop line be installed on Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace at the PAGE 7 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT:POLICE SERVICES BUILDING -ARCHITECTURAL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 18,2007 project driveway locations to help prevent vehicles from blocking emergency vehicles leaving the site.Additionally,the median on Los Gatos Boulevard will be modified to allow left turns out of the site. The noise study detern1ined that noise levels associated with most police activities would not exceed ordinance limits except for noise from vehicles in the public parking area (along the northern property line)at night (10 p.m.to 6 a.m.)or barking from police dogs at night.To mitigate these impacts,public parking along the northern property either needs to be restricted between 10 p.m.to 6 p.m.,moved,or an 11-foot tall sound wall constructed.Staffwill investigate limiting parking in this area or relocating the public parking prior to proceeding with the CUP.Noise from other police activities will be addressed through normal operational measures such as loading and unloading potentially unruly detainees within the proposed sally port,limiting the use of sirens near residences,unless absolutely necessary for public safety,and loading and unloading the canine unit dogs at the staff entry area adjacent to the proposed sally port. Planning Commission State law requires that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to Town COlmcil on the consistency of the proposed purchase with the Town's General Plan.The Commission considered the purchase,and the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration,at the meeting of May 23,2007.The Commission voted 7-0 to determine that the purchase is consistent with the General Plan and to recommend approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration.The transcript of the Commission meeting is included as Attachment 5. FISCAL IMP ACT: The project is recommended to be appropriated at $7,685,468 encompassing estimated costs for site acquisition,design and construction,furniture,fixtures and equipment,contingency and minor fayade improvements.The project is recommended to be funded by the following transfers of funding sources to the Town's Capital Project Fund: PAGE 8 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT:POLICE SERVICES BUILDING -ARCHITECTURAL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 18,2007 POLICE SERVICES BUILDING Project#400-0729 FY 2006/07 Fiscal Impact ISOURCE OF FUNDS USE OF GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES: Sewer Asset Proceeds FY 2006/07 Year End Savings USE OF INTERNAL SERVICE FUND SEWER EQUIP RESERVES USE OF LOAN PROCEEDS FROM INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS: Equipment Replacement Fund Self Insurance Fund Workers Compensation Fund IVlanagement Information Systems Fund USE OF RDA "ADVANCE FROM TOWN"INCREASE TOTALS IUSE OF FUNDS Approved Budget Funding Recommended Budget Available Adjustment Balance 2,438,660 2,438,660 1,000,000 1,000,000 396,000 396,000 500,000 500,000 235,404 235,404 235,404 235,404 160,000 160,000 2,720,000 2,720,000 7,685,468 7,685,468 TOTAL EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY: Staff Labor Site Acquisition Costs Engineering/Design/Construction/Contingency Furniture &Fixtures/Contingency Contingency TOTALS 3,200,000 3,954,704 530,764 7,685,468 3,200,000 3,954,704 530,764 7,685,468 The recommended funding sources as presented above were made with the following considerations: •Sewer Asset Proceeds ($2.4 M)were available upon the sale in December 2005 of the Town's sewer asset infrastructure to the West Valley Sanitation District and had not been designated for any other purpose. •FY 2006107 General Fund Year End Savings ($1.0M)-This recommended transfer of year end budget savings is reasonably expected by Finance staff to be available upon the close of books June 30,2007. •Equipment Replacement Reserve ($396K).Staff has identified this amount as set aside for the future replacement of a sewer maintenance truck.Upon the sale of the sewer assets and transfer of the sewer maintenance responsibilities,the need to use these funds for a future sewer truck has been eliminated. •Internal Service Fund Loans ($1.1M).Staff has identified available cash balances in a number ofthe Town's Internal Service funds that can serve as funding sources for a temporary loan to the Town's capital project fund.The Internal Service funds will be repaid back from future budget savings over a multi-year time span as budget savings pennit. PAGE 9 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT:POLICE SERVICES BUILDING -ARCHITECTURAL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 18,2007 •RDA funding ($2.7M).A service review study was recently perfomled by the Town's Police Department.The study supports an approximate 35.4%allocation of the Police Services building cost to the Town's RDA project area.The study examined the patrol function's "calls for service"log.Approximately 35.4%ofthe calls were made from locations within the RDA downtown project area.The $2,720,000 RDA allocation will be facilitated by the use of a Town loan or "advance"to the RDA.These funds will then be transferred by the RDA to the Town's capital project fund for the project.Repayment to the Town by the RDA will be made from future tax increment revenues as permitted under the Town's Indebtedness Agreement with the RDA.The use ofRDA Town loan funds will have an impact on the amount of potential RD bonding size in FY 2010/11.However,the conservative tax increment growth rate (4%)used in the projections estimating the potential of$13 to $15 million in future bonding capacity means that if the RDA exceeds the 4%growth estimates, there is potential for a significant amount ofthe $2.7 million loss in future bonding capacity to be recovered through future tax increment growth. The intended use of approximately five million dollars in Town designated reserves and Intemal Service Funds used for temporary loans to the Town to fund the project is expected to impact the Treasurer's invested cash balances accordingly.Assuming a five million dollar reduction over time in invested balances,the Town's operating budget will be impacted by an estiinated $250,000 annually using today's prevailing interest rates.This anticipated loss was factored into the FY 2007/08 operating budget estimates and also incorporated into the spring 2007 update of the Town's Five Year Financial plan. NEXT STEPS Should the Council proceed with the purchase ofthe property,the next steps include obtaining the CUP to occupy the site,the Architecture and Site (A&S)approval for the additions to the building,hiring an architect to prepare construction drawings and hiring a general contractor. Staff also recommends hiring a project manager to assist staff with overseeing the project. Typically,the CUP and A&S applications would be approved by the Planning Commission. Since this is a Town application,the Council may wish to approve these applications,since the Council will ultimately approve the construction project.If so,staff recommends that Council include that direction as part of the actions approving the purchase of the site. CONCLUSION: Purchasing the site at 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard is a cost effective solution to provide necessary space for the Police Department that can be implemented in a reasonably short timeframe.The site can accommodate the patrol and evidence functions of the Department.The environmental review prepared for the project indicates that,with implementation of the recommended mitigation measures,there will be no impact to the surrounding neighborhood. Should the Council grant approval of the purchase,staff will move forward to retain the PAGE 10 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT:POLICE SERVICES BUILDING -ARCHITECTURAL FEASIBILITY STUDY June 18,2007 necessary consultants to proceed with improvements to the site to accommodate the Police Department. Attachments: 1.Resolution of Town Council/RDA Authorizing Allocation ofRDA Funds for Police Services Building. 2.Town of Los Gatos Resolution Authorizing Cooperation Agreement 3.RDA of Los Gatos Resolution Authorizing Cooperation Agreement 4.Plmming Commission Report prepared for the May 23 meeting (without attachments) 5.Transcript from the May 23 Planning Commission meeting 6.Summary of Project Costs 7.Mitigated Negative Declaration 8.Building Concepts A &B 9.Letter from Eric Morley and Holly Hunter dated June 11,2007 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING FINDINGS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 AUTHORIZING ALLOCATION OF RDA FUNDS TO THE POLICE SERVICES BUILDING WHEREAS,the Town of Los Gatos wishes to constmct a Police Services facility located nearby but outside the boundaries of the Agency's project area;and WHEREAS,the use ofRDA funds will be used to fund,in part ($2.7 million),the $7.8 million dollar Police Services Building Project;and WHEREAS,public safety services provided from the Police Services building is estimated to account for approximately 35.4%of Town-wide "calls for service"for police response from the Police Services Building to the Agencies project area;and WHEREAS,Section 33445 of the California Health and Safety Code requires the Town of Los Gatos Redevelopment Agency to make certain findings in order for RDA monies to fund improvements to publicly owned property.These findings include: 1.The Project will be of benefit to the area or immediate neighborhood governed by the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area; 2.The Project will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions adjacent to the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area,and is consistent with Agency's Redevelopment Plan; 3.The Town of Los Gatos has no reasonable means of financing the Police Services Building project except through obtaining some funds from the Agency;and WHEREAS,the Town of Los Gatos Police Services building will provide essential public safety services in the Downtown RDA project area;and WHEREAS,the Town of Los Gatos has no other reasonable means of undesignated funds to finance these improvements;and WHEREAS,the only funding available to undertake this portion of the Police Services Building project is from the Redevelopment Agency funds; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council/Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos adopts the findings required by the California Health and Safety Code Section 33445. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council/Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos,California,held on the 18 th day of June,2007 by the following vote: ATTACHMENT 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS I CHAIR OF RDA BOARD LOS GATOS,CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE I SECRETARY TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS,CALIFORNIA N:\DEV\RESOS\Joint Resolution for Police Services Building.reso.cc.doc RESOLUTION 2007- RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS WHEREAS,the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos,acting pursuant to the provisions of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.),has activated the Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos (the "Agency")and has declared itself to constitute the Agency by Ordinance No.1806,adopted on December 4,1989;and WHEREAS,pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law,the Agency is performing a public function of the Town and may have access to services and facilities of the Town,and WHEREAS,the Town and the Agency desire to enter into an agreement in order to: 1.Set forth activities,services and facilities which the Town will render for and make available to the Agency in furtherance of the activities and functions of the Agency under the Community Redevelopment Law;and 2.Provide that the Agency will reimburse the Town for actions undertaken and costs and expenses incurred by it,for and on behalf of the Agency; NOW,THEREFORE,THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE that the "Cooperation Agreement"between the Town of Los Gatos and the Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos,in substantially the fonn attached to this resolution and incorporated herein by reference,is hereby approved,and the Chainnan and Secretary are hereby directed and authorized to execute a Cooperation Agreement on behalf of the Agency substantially in the form attached here to. ATTACHMENT 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos held the 18th day of June,2007,by the following vote: TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS,CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS,CALIFORNIA N:\DEV\RESOS\Town Cooperation Agreement Authoization.reso.cc.doc COOPERATION AGREEMENT-POLICE SERVICES BUILDING ADVANCES THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 18th day of June,2007,by and between the TOWN OF LOS GATOS (herein the "Town")and the REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS (herein the "Agency"). RECITALS A.The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos,acting pursuant to the provisions of the Califomia Community redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.),has activated the Agency and has declared itselfto constitute the Agency,by Ordinance No.1806,adopted on December 4,1989. B.The Town and the Agency desire to enter into this Agreement: 1.To set forth activities,services and facilities which the Town will render for and make available to the Agency in furtherance of the activities and functions of the Agency under the Community Redevelopment Law;and 2.To provide that the Agency will reimburse the Town for actions undertaken and costs and expenses incurred by it for and on behalf of the Agency for the Police Services Building. AGREEMENTS NOW,THEREFORE,THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:. 1.The Town agrees to provide for the Agency a new Police Services Building to provide essential public safety services to the Agency's project area. 2.The Town may,but is not required to,advance necessary funds to the Agency or to expend funds on behalf of the Agency for the preparation and implementation of a redevelopment plan,including,but not limited to,the cost of site acquisition,design and constmction,fumiture,fixtures and equipment,contingencies and minor facility improvements associated with the acquisition and constmction of a new Police Services Building. 3.The Town will keep records of activities and services undertaken pursuant to this Agreement and the costs thereof in order that an accurate record of the Agency~s liability to the Town can be ascertained. 4.The Agency agrees to reimburse the Town for all costs incurred for its allocated share of Police Services Building costs by the Town pursuant to this Agreement from and to the extent that funds are available to the Agency for such purpose pursuant to Section 33670 of the health and safety Code or from other sources;provided,however,that the Agency shall have the sole and exclusive right to pledge any such source of funds to the repayment of other indebtedness incurred by the Agency in carrying out the redevelopment project.The costs of the Town under this Agreement will be shown on statements submitted to the Agency pursuant to Section 3 above.Although the parties recognize that payment may not occur every year and that the Town shall be entitled to repayment ofthe expenses incurred by the Town under this Agreement,consistent with the Agency's financial ability,in order to make the Town whole as soon as practically possible. 5.The Town agrees to include the Agency within the terms of the Town's insurance policy. The Agency shall pay to the Town its pro rata share of the costs of insurance applicable to its activities resulting from the Agency's inclusion in the Town's policy. 6.The obligations of the Agency under this Agreement shall constitute indebtedness of the Agency within the meaning of Section 33670 et seq.of the Community Redevelopment Law,to be repaid to the Town by the Agency with interest at the percent equal to the weighted average interest rate earned on the Town's investment portfolio for each most recent fiscal year or part thereof for which advances to the Agency are outstanding not to exceed 12 (twelve)per cent per annum. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Agency and Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the date indicated on page one (1). TOWN OF LOS GATOS ATTEST: Clerk Administrator ATTEST: Secretary N:\DEV\RESOS\Cooperation agreement.reso.cc.rtf By _ Mayor REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS By _ Chairman RESOLUTION 2007- RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS WHEREAS,the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos,acting pursuant to the provisions of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.),has activated the Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos (the "Agency")and has declared itself to constitute the Agency by Ordinance No.1806,adopted on December 4,1989;and WHEREAS,pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law,the Agency is perfonning a public function of the Town and may have access to services and facilities of the Town,and WHEREAS,the Town and the Agency desire to enter into an agreement in order to: 1.Set forth activities,services and facilities which the Town will render for and make available to the Agency in furtherance of the activities and functions of the Agency under the Community Redevelopment Law;and 2.Provide that the Agency will reimburse the Town for actions undertaken and costs and expenses incurred by it,for and on behalf of the Agency; NOW,THEREFORE,THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE that the "Cooperation Agreement"between the Town of Los Gatos and the Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos,in substantially the foml attached to this resolution and incorporated herein by reference,is hereby approved, and the Chainnan and Secretary are hereby directed and authorized to execute a Cooperation Agreement on behalf of the Agency substantially in the fonn attached here to. ATTACHMENT 3 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos held the 18th day of June,2007,by the following vote: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: CHAIR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TOWN OF LOS GATOS,CALIFORNIA ATTEST: SECRETARY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TOWN OF LOS GATOS,CALIFORNIA N:\DEV\RESOS\RDA-Cooperation Agreement Authoization.reso.cc.doc COOPERATION AGREEMENT-POLICE SERVICES BUILDING ADVANCES THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 18th day of June,2007,by and between the TOWN OF LOS GATOS (herein the "Town")and the REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS (herein the "Agency"). RECITALS A.The Town Council ofthe Town of Los Gatos,acting pursuant to the provisions of the California Community redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.),has activated the Agency and has declared itself to constitute the Agency,by Ordinance No.1806,adopted on December 4,1989. B.The Town and the Agency desire to enter into this Agreement: 1.To set forth activities,services and facilities which the Town will render for and make available to the Agency in furtherance of the activities and functions ofthe Agency under the Community Redevelopment Law;and 2.To provide that the Agency will reimburse the Town for actions undertaken and costs and expenses incurred by it for and on behalf of the Agency for the Police Services Building. AGREEMENTS NOW,THEREFORE,THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1.The Town agrees to provide for the Agency a new Police Services Building to provide essential public safety services to the Agency's project area. 2.The Town may,but is not required to,advance necessary funds to the Agency or to expend funds on behalf of the Agency for the preparation and implementation of a redevelopment plan,including,but not limited to,the cost of site acquisition,design and constmction,fumiture,fixtures and equipment,contingencies and minor facility improvements associated with the acquisition and constmction of a new Police Services Building. 3.The Town will keep records of activities and services undertaken pursuant to this Agreement and the costs thereof in order that an accurate record of the Agency's liability to the Town can be ascertained. 4.The Agency agrees to reimburse the Town for all costs incurred for its allocated share of Police Services Building costs by the Town pursuant to this Agreement from and to the extent that funds are available to the Agency for such purpose pursuant to Section 33670 of the health and safety Code or from other sources;provided,however,that the Agency shall have the sole and exclusive right to pledge any such source of funds to the repayment of other indebtedness incurred by the Agency in carrying out the· redevelopment project.The costs of the Town under this Agreement will be shown on statements submitted to the Agency pursuant to Section 3 above.Although the patiies recognize that payment may not occur every year and that the Town shall be entitled to repayment of the expenses incurred by the Town under this Agreement,consistent with the Agency's financial ability,in order to make the Town whole as soon as practically possible. 5.The Town agrees to include the Agency within the terms of the Town's insurance policy. The Agency shall pay to the Town its pro rata share of the costs of insurance applicable to its activities resulting from the Agency's inclusion in the Town's policy. 6.The obligations of the Agency under this Agreement shall constitute indebtedness of the Agency within the meaning of Section 33670 et seq.of the Community Redevelopment Law,to be repaid to the Town by the Agency with interest at the percent equal to the weighted average interest rate eamed on the Town's investment portfolio for each most recent fiscal year or part thereof for which advances to the Agency are outstanding not to exceed 12 (twelve)per cent per annum. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Agency and Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the date indicated on page one (1). TOWN OF LOS GATOS ATTEST: Clerk Administrator ATTEST: Secretary N:\DEV\RESOS\Cooperation agreement.reso.cc.rtf By _ Mayor REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS By ----=:---:-_ Chairman ·\:. To: From: Subject: Date: MEMORANDUM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Chair and Members of the Plarm.ing Commission Bud N.Lortz,Director of Community Developmen~ Purchase of 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard May 17,2007 J Introduction: On February 14,2007,the Town Council authorized the submittal of an offer to purchase the office building at 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard owned by Verizon.On March 14,2007,Verizon and the Town entered into a:Letter ofIntent (L01)regarding the property.The Town is considering the purchase of the site for use as a police services building. Verizon obtained approvals from the Planning Commission on December 13,2006 to demolish a portion of the existing building to create two separate buildings and to subdivide the property into two parcels.Verizon is selling a 1.09 acre parcel that will contain a 9,200 square foot office building after demolition.Verizon is currently preparing the site and building for sale and is in the process of recording the parcel map to implement the subdivision of the site.'. The Planning Commission's role in the proposed land purchase is to make a recommendation to Town Council on the consistency of the proposed purchase with the Town's General Plan and the . adequacy of the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration.The Commission's role in the purchase o{public land is defined in the State Government Code.This memorandum will highlight the key aspects of the proposed transaction and discuss applicable General Plan policies. Background The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno·Police Department (LGMSPD)is currently housed ,in about 5,275 sq.ft.of space at Town Hall,which was built in 1964 when the Town had a population of 9,000. Based on the current population in the Town of approximately 30,000 and the range of services provided by the police department,the Civic Center Master Plan indicates that police operations require about 18,500 sq.ft.In addition to the lack of adequate space,suspect holding facilities are not in compliance with State Department of Corrections or Fire Code standards,and there is no secure space to store ammunition or evidence. Staffhas been conducting a due diligence investigation to determine whether to proceed with the purchase.Staffhas retained several consultants to assist with the necessary analysis.The following are the studies that have been or are being conducted: ATTACHMENT 4 ...,:. Memorandum to Planning Commission-May 23,2007 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard Page - 2 -'- •Architectural feasibility to determine if the building can accommodate some or all of police serVIces. •An environmental site analysis to evaluate the site for hazardous materials. o A noise study to assess noise impacts to the neighborhood. • A traffic analysis. "A telecommunication study to determine what type of communications equipment will be required at the new building. •Structural analysis of the building. • A construction estimate of costs to retrofit the building for police services. •Environmental analysis pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). General Plan and Zoning Designation: The site has a General Plan designation of Mixed Use Commercial and a zoning designation of CH (Restricted Highway Commercial).No changes are proposed to these designations. Community Services,such as the police services building,is pennitted in the CH zone with approval ofa conditional use permit (CUP).Consideration of the CUP is not part of this proposal,but would occur should the Town purchase the property. Proposed Use of the Site: LGMSPD contemplates locating patrol officers and evidence storage at the site.Police administration,records and dispatch would remain at Town Hall as the site is not large enough to accommodate the entire police function. Monday through Thursday,patrol officers work in three shifts consisting of five to seven officers.On Friday,Saturday and Sunday,there are two shifts with six officers.The patrol officers are in the community during most of their shift and are usually at the building only at the beginning and end of their shifts.Other personnel that would be located at the site include the Operations Captain,a patrol and administrative sergeant,and an evidence technician. The site plan includes parking for 46 secured parking spaces (not including eight spaces for motorcycles and parking control vehicles)and seven public parking spaces.The proposed 46 parking spaces would be used for police vehicles and the officers'personal vehicles. The primary access to the site will be via Los Gatos Boulevard.However,a driveway will be maintained on Camellia Terrace.The Chief of Police has stated this drIveway will be used only for emergencies. Memorandum to Plmming Commission-May 23,2007 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard ·Page -3- General Plan Consistency: Although the site is located on a major conUllercial thoroughfare,the rear of the site abuts a residential neighborhood.The General Plan includes policies for protecting residential neighborhoods from non-residential uses.The building and parking lot has been designed to minimize impacts to the neighborhood.The General Piall also has policies to reduce the potential for injuries,damage to property,economic displacement,and loss oflife from clime. The new facility would also provide code compliant holding cells and space for the department to provide proper service to the conllnmlity. Section or Policy Staff Comment 1.L.P.3.3:Protect existing residential areas The proposed design locates noise intensive from adj acent nonresidential uses by uses away from the residential neighborhood. assUling that buffers are developed and Police vehicles will refrain from using their maintained.Buffers shall be required as sirens in the parking m-eamld will use Los conditions of approval and may consist of Gatos Boulevm-d to enter and exit the site landscaping,sOlmd barriers,building except for emergencies.A landscape and setbacks and open space.sOlmd buffer is provided to mitigate noise impacts. 2.S.P.4.1:Pursue conmlunity policing and The site will enhance public safety by other crime prevention measures for providing facilities with adequate space to increased public safety.meet code and deliver services.The building is centrally located on a major street,an important consideration for public safety operations. 3.N.G.1.2:Ensure that noise from new See staff comment #1. development and new lmld uses does not adequately affect existing land uses. 4.N .P.1.3:Ensure that all services Design of the site and parking area along with performed by the Town do not cause undue the mitigation measures contained in the noise problems.repOli will ensure that operations performed at the site do not cause undue noise impacts to the neighborhood. Memorandum to Planning Commission-May 23,2007 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard Page -4- 4.N.P.1.5:Protect residential areas fro111 See staff comment #1. noise by requiring appropriate site and building design,sound walls,and landscaping and by the use of noise attenuating construction techniques and materials. 5.N.P.1.12:Evaluate noise impacts of new The noise analysis prepared for project development in terms of any increase in of evaluated potential noise impact and with the existing ambient noise impacts on implementation of the mitigation measures nearby or adjacent properties.The contained in the repOli ambient noise levels evaluation shall consider short term would achieve compliance with the Town's construction noise and on-going noise standards. operational noise. Enyironmental Analysis Purchase of the site is considered a project according to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).As required by CEQA,an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared.The environmental review was completed by the Town's consultant,Geier & .Geier Consulting.Potentially significant impacts will be mitigated by the recommended mitigation measures.Below is a sunnnary of potential impacts: Traffic· A traffic analysis was prepared to estimate the project's trip generation on weekdays and weekends and compared them to trip generation levels that could be expected from either a general office building or retail shopping center.When compared to an office building,the project would generate 23 more daily trips with 2 more trips during the AM peak period and 7 more trips during the PM peak period.When compared to a shopping center,the project would generate 253 less daily trips with 6 more trips during the AM peak period and 12 fewer trips during the PM peak period.On weekends,when compared to an office building,the project would generate 51 more daily trips with 6 more trips during the Saturday peak period.When compared to a shopping center,the project would generate 360 less daily trips with 34 fewer trips during the Saturday peak period. The project's impact on the two adjacent signalized Los Gatos Boulevard intersections at Blossom Hill Road and Chrico Drive were analyzed.Project-related traffic increases would add the equivalent of approximately 0.1 second of average delay at both intersections on weekdays. Therefore,the project would have a less-than-significant impact on sUlTounding roadway traffic conditions.On weekends,project-related traffic increases on Los Gatos Boulevard would be the Memorandum to Planning Commission-·May 23,2007 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard Page -5- equivalent ofless than 0.1 percent of current traffic levels on this road,which is considered less than significant The driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard would serve as the primary access for the site,and would be used by personal vehicles of police department staff,patrol vehicles,public citizen vehicles, and others accessing the site.The site also proposes to install a secme gate on the Camellia Terrace driveway and it is the intention of the Police Department to primarily use the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway;the Camellia Terrace driveway access would only be utilized for emergency or special circumstances.In general,no pedestrian or bicycle access issues were identified with the site or its frontage with Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace. The access driveway on Los·Gatos Boulevard clUTently operates as a right-turn entry and right- tum exit only because there is a landscaped concrete median that prohibits left-tuming vehicles from entering or leaving the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway.The Police Department is considering the possibility of creating an opening in the existing median opposite the project driveway and signing this opening to allow use by emergency vehicles only.This may necessitate modifying the northboUlld left-tum bay at the Frank Avenue/Los Gatos Boulevard intersection to accommodate this median cut.The need for a dedicated entry and exit to the proposed police services facility and potential design altematives will be considered during tlle Conditional Use Pemlit review process . .Since police vehicles would be entering and leaving site driveways to respond to emergency calls,adequate sight distance and driveway access should.be maintained to minimize ensure timely response of police officers.The following measmes will be implemented to maintain access and minimize safety hazards: MITIGATION:At least one on-street parking space will be removed on the south side of each driveway to increase sight distance for vehicles entering and exiting the access locations on Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace.Aparking space of at least 25 feet will be removed immediately adjacent to the intersection and the curb painted red to prohibit parking. MITIGATION:A "KEEP CLEAR"legend and stop line will be installed on Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace at the project driveway locations to help prevent vehicles from blocking the intersection dmingpeak traffic periods or other congested conditioris. MITIGATION MONITORING:The Building Division of the Community Development and Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Departments will be responsible for ensming the above recommendations are incorporated into the Conditional Use Permit and properly implemented during construction. Parking The proposed site plan indicates 46 parking spaces are proposed for Police Department staff J Memorandum to Planning Commission-May 23,2007 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard Page -6- (including one handicap accessible space),eight parking spaces are proposed for utility vehicles and motorcycle parking,and seven public parking spaces (including one handicap accessible parking space).An evaluation of the changing parking demand throughout the day shows a peak parking demand for 30 vehicles and the available parking spaces in the secured parking area would be sufficient to meet the needs of the police department. A detailed noise study was prepared by Edward 1.Pack Associates,Inc.(EPA).The EPA study estimated potential noise increases associated with proposed police operations based on· measurements taken at the existing police station.When the Los Gatos Noise Ordinance noise limits are applied to the project site,the noise limits range between 54 and 70 dBA depending on the time of day and day of the week.The noise impact threshold applied in this analysis is the most restrictive,nighttime limit of 54 dBA because the proposed police operations facility would operate 24 hours per day,seven days per week.Noise levels associated with most police activities would not exceed ordinance limits except when car doors close in the public parking area (not the secured parking area)or police dogs bark at night (10 p.m.to 6 a.m.).The Town will implement the following measures to achieve compliance with 54-dBA nighttime limit of the Los Gatos Noise Ordinance and reduce the project's noise impacts to a less-than-significant level: MITIGATION:The canine unit dogs will be loaded and unloaded at the staff entry al'ea adjacent to the proposed sally port.Office shall attempt to keep the dogs from barking while on the site. MITIGATION:Any potentially unruly detainees will be loaded and unloaded within the proposed sally port. MITIGATION:Limit the use of sirens near residences,particularly at night,unless absolutely necessary for public safety. MITIGATION:One of the following two alternatives will be implemented to reduce noise levels along the northern project boundary: a.An II-foot high acoustically-effective barrier will be constructed along the northern property boundary (contiguous to Oleander Avenue residences).To control flanking noise,this barrier will be continued along the easterly boundary for a distance of 15 feet and at a height of 8 feet.The barrier height is in reference to the nearest parking space ground elevation.Barrier location and height is shown on Figure 1 of Attachment 2. b.Parking will not be allowed within 50 feet of the northem property boundary between 10 p.m.and 6 a.111. Mem.orandum to Planning Commission-May 23,2007 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard Page -7- MITIGATION:Both of the following m.easures will be implemented to reduce noise levels along the eastern property boundary,adjacent to Camellia Terrace: a.A solid gate will be constructed across the driveway on Camellia Ten"ace.The gate may be a motor-driven rolling type,constmcted of wood to match the associated fencing. b.The Camellia Ten"ace driveway will be used for emergency (answering calls)only. MITIGATION MONITORING:The PlaIl11ing Division of the Conul1unity Development Department will be responsible for ensuring the above restrictions on activities and acoustical barriers are incorporated into the Conditional Use Permit. The Los Gatos Noise Element also specifies a noise limit of 55 dBA DNL for residential uses, which is the cumulative noise exposure occurring over a 24-hour day.When the above project- related individual noise events are accounted for over a 24-hour period (based on the proposed personnel levels,shift changes,etc.and adding a 10-dB penalty for nighttime activities),the proposed police services facility is estimated to generate noise levels of approximately 44 dBA DNL at the northern property boundary and 49 dBA DNL at the eastern property bOlmdary. Since both estimated noise levels would be substantially less than existing noise levels in both areas,project-related noise would not add to the existing noise environment.Project-related noise levels also would be within the 55-dBA DNL noise limit specified in the Los Gatos Noise Element. The Town's consulting arborist,Arbor Resources (AR),com.pleted an arboricultural survey for the proposed project.The survey identified a total of 44 trees of eight various species that could be affected by the proposed project.Of these 44 trees,eight are within the public right-of-way and two are sufficiently close on properties adjoining the site as to be vulnerable to potential damage during development.The 44 trees listed in the inventory include 43 Protected Trees (trees with a tmnk diameter of four inches or greater);Tree #32 is comprised of 13 small privets situated along the neighboring southern building and is in arow of other smaller privets that constitute non-Ordinance sized trees. Of the 44 trees on the site,the proposed parking lot configuration would subject the following ten trees to removal:#21-28,30 and 31.Except for #30,all are Raywood ash that have either died or can be expected to die in the near future.Tree #30 is a camphor tree that contains significant branch dieback throughout its canopy.Based on this information,the report concludes that the loss of these ten trees would be insignificant and the proj ect would comply with the Town's Ordinance. The proposed building design would require the removal of Tree #1 adjacent to the southeastem edge of the building.This is a lO.S-inch diameter southern magn91ia that appears in overall good Memorandum to Planning Commission-May 23,2007 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard Page -8- condition.However,recent damage to the bark has occurred during demolition work and, consequently,the report advises against the relocation of this tree.Rather,replacement trees should be planted to mitigate its loss.Replacement trees to mitigate the loss of trees removed, shall,pursuant to Section 29.10.0985 of the Town Code,be determined by the Parks and Public Works Department. Trees #17 and 29 would sustain root damage with implementation of the driveway and parking lot reconfiguration.Provided the work is performed according to recommendations in the report, the potential impacts would be reduced to less than significant.The Town will implement the following measures to reduce impacts on trees to be retained and adequately replace trees to be removed: MITIGATION:All of the 26 recommendations made by Arbor Resomces (May 4,2007)will be implemented to eliminate or minimize the construction-related impacts on the trees to be retained.These include nine recommendations under the Design Guidelines section addressing tree location mapping,protective fencing,building setback,trenching,drainage facilities,and irrigation plans.The report also provides 17 recommendations for Protection Measures before and during construction,encompassing fencing,removal ofhardscape, demolition,work within tree canopies,etc.The report's recommendations are included as Attachment 1 of the Initial Study. MITIGATION MONITORING:The Planning Division of the Community Development Department will be responsible for ensming that all recommended Design Gllidelines are reflected in final proj ect plans.The Parks Division of the Parks and Public Works Department will be responsible for ensming that all recommended Protection Measures are properly implemented dming construction. Community Meetings Two community meetings have been held to discuss the potential police services facility. Noticing exceeded the 500 foot requirement included in the Verizon subdivision conditions of approval.All residents and property owners from Camallia Terrace to Chen)'Blossom Lane, between Blossom Hill Road and Los Gatos Almaden Road were noticed,as were all residents and property owners within 500 feet of the site on Los Gatos Boulevard and across the street from the site. The first meeting was held on April 18,2007,and was attended by approximately 20 people. Police Department personnel described the intended use of the building and answered questions. Staff also explained the technical studies for taxies,traffic and noise that were being conducted. Most of the questions regarding the potential facility were related to traffic,noise and the intended use of the building.A summary of the questions are attached. The second community meeting was held on May 16,2007,and was attended by approximately Memorandum to Planning Conmlission-May 23,2007 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard Page -9- 12 people.The Police Chief provided an overview ofthe proposed floor and site plan and stated that officers would be directed to use Los Gatos Boulevard to enter and leave the site,except for emergencies,when they may have to use Camellia Ten-ace.He also described the measures used to mitigate noise impacts to the sun-ounding neighborhood at Town Hall and reiterated his intent to use these procedures at the proposed location.Questions raised at the meeting were primarily related to use of the Camellia Ten-ace driveway and the use of sirens in the neighborhood. Conclusion and Recommendation: As required in the Government Code,the Conmussion should review the proposed land purchase and forward a reconmlendation to Town Council on its consistency with the General Plan and the associated mitigated negative declaration.Staff has identified the major General Plan sections and policies that apply to the purchase.No change in land use or General Plan designation would result from the purchase ofth6 parcel.Staff recommends that the C01111l1ission deternline that the purchase is consistent with the General Plan and forward that determination to Town COlUlcil for consideration. Chief of Police Scott Seaman and Captain Alana Forest will be present.at the Conmlission meeting to provide information and answer questions. Exhibits: A.Questions from April18 Community Meeting B.Mitigated Negative Declaration C.Site/Floor Plan (without EOC) D.Site/Floor Plan (with EOC) N:\DEV\REPORTS\2007\Police Station Purchase.PC.rpt2.doc Questions from Citizens at Town meeting regarding Verizoll building purchase Wednesday,April 18,2006 Traffic Related Questions • • • • • How much traffic will be added to the area? Concerns were voiced regarding traffic noise and traffic patterns -please describe how the PD will be entering and exiting the property. Citizen conU11ented on a study done by UPS on the safety of right turns.He is concerned about left hand hUllS out of the drive onto Los Gatos Blvd. How will officers be able to safely exit the building by making a left hand tt-1Tl1 onto the Boulevard? Hopefully with the PD on the Boulevard it will help to reduce speeding traffic. Camilla Terrace Traffic Related Questions •Under what circumstances will officers be exiting onto Camilla Terrace?. •W11at is to prevent the public from accessing the PD from Camilla Terrace? •Would the PD be using the easement between PD property and Verizon property for access/exit? "Noise Related Questions •Tell us about the use of the K9s and will there be noise from theirbarking? •Can you put an end to the air conditioning noise coming from Rite Aid? •What about noise from servicing the police vehicles? •Does the police "department plan to have a firing range there? •Please talk about shift changes,the noise and the traffic.Will it be the same on weekends? •Will the PD being right next door help to eliminate the noise from delivery hllCks who idle their engines all night? •If there is foot traffic on Camilla Terrace will the K9s be barking? •Can we ask that you please not clean your parking lot in the middle of the night? Appearance/Architecture/Building Related Questions •W11at is the total square footage of the proposed building? •This site seems a little small for a PD ...how big is it? •Are there any hazardous materials there or being brought there? •What kind of facilities are in the new building? •How much money will be dedicated towards improving the exterior architecture of the building? •Will the site improvements also include landscaping on Camilla Terrace? EXIHBIT A •Are there going to be any additions to the building? "Will there be additional antennas on the building for communications equipment? •How long will this building solve the problem with existing space? Parking Related Questions •Can't commercial parking cover 1/3 of the site? •Does police department parking exceed that of a normal commercial use site? •Where will officers park their personal cars? General Comments or Questiolls "Are you going to maintain the downtown PD site? •I'm your neighbor so I'm concerned about drunks in the area ...how can you prevent that? "What are the impacts to the police department if you are not able to expand the building? •What is the anticipated move in date? •Can you point out the positives and negatives for those of us living in the Manor? •Because it is a shopping center there will be a lot of children and pedestrian activity - will this be evallmted? •Is there any rule that prevents officers fro111 patrolling in the unincorporated area? We would really like them to come through more frequently. •Would the Los Gatos police respond if the Sheriffs Office could not? •Does the Los Gatos police department have motorcycles? •Is anyone estimating the increase or decrease of sunounding property values? •When all the analysis is done,how would residents be able to obtain copies of the studies? •Does the Town have the money to do this? •Deb asked Planning to describe the how the noise level studies were done and what was measured.Residents did not have any specific comments. 1 2 4 5 Los Gatos Planning corrunissioners: A P PEA RAN C E S: Joanne Talesfore,Chair John Bourgeois Michael Kane Phil Micciche Tom O'Donnell Steve Rice Marico Sayoc 2 4 5 PRO C E E DIN G S: CHAIR TALESFORE:Calling our meeting back to order again.We're all present.This is under New Other 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Assistant Director of Community Development: Town Attorney: Transcribed by: Randy Tsuda Orry Korb vicki L.Blandin (510)526-6049 .;) 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Business,Item #4,Purchase of Verizon Building on Los Gatos Boulevard.This item regards the intent of the Town to purchase a property site at 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard for use as a police services building.This site is presently owned by Verizon. The Planning Commission's role in this proposed land purchase is to make a recommendation to Town Council on the consistency of the proposed purchase with the Town's General Plan.The applicable General Plan policies include protecting residential neighborhoods from non-residential uses. With that,I think Mr.Tsuda will make an introduction to the project,followed by Mr.Banks. RANDY TSUDA:Actually,we'll go directly to Mr. Banks. CHAIR TALESFORE:Okay.Thank you.I did forget to add one thing.It's the adequacy associated with the ~ I \J1 LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item #4,Purchase of verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 1 LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item #4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 2 2 General Plan policies and also the Mitigated Negative Declaration.Thank you. 1 Iwhether the site is feasible for the proposed use and whether to proceed with the purchase. 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 CURTIS BANKS:Thank you,Chairperson Talesfore and members of the commission.I think you've basically given my report. CHAIR TALESFORE:I'm sorry. CURTIS BANKS:I'm just kidding. CHAIR TALESFORE:But you could probably say it better than I could. CURTIS BANKS:Thank you.This item is regarding the Town's consideration of the purchase of the office building at 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard as mentioned for use as a police services station. In December of last year the commission approved an application to subdivide the site.verizon is selling the little over one-acre portion adjacent to Los Gatos Boulevard,which is the site the Town is considering purchase of.In February of this year the Town Council 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 As mentioned,the Planning commission's role in the purchase is to make a recommendation to the Town council on the consistency of the proposed purchase with the Town's General Plan and the adequacy of the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration.Should the Town decide to purchase the property,then coming back to you with a Conditional Use Permit to actually occupy the site. The Town is considering the purchase of the site due to the need for more space for the police Department. This site would not be large enough to house the entire police function,so that this site would be occupied by patrol and evidence storage while administration and records personnel would remain at Town Hall.Other personnel that would be located at the site on Los Gatos Boulevard would include the operations captain,patrol and administrative sergeants,and an evidence technician. The site plan which is before you this evening 21 2020 21 22 23 24 authorized an offer to purchase the property,and in March the Town entered into a Letter of Intent with verizon regarding the purchase.Since that time Staff has been conducting a due diligence investigation to determine includes the existing building,which is roughly 9,200 square feet,along with some building additions totaling 22 labout 2,600 square feet that would be for a sally court, 23 Iwhich essentially is a garage that allows for the secure 24 Itransfer of detainees brought in by the police department as 25 LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item *4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 3 25 they're moved from the patrol cars to the holding cell. LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item *4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 4 1 IThere is also a new staff entry that would be proposed with 2 Isome additional storage,and a new emergency operations center along the northern portion of the site.The plan 1 Isirens in the parking area and will use Los Gatos Boulevard 2 Ito enter and exit the site,except for emergencies.And I'd also note that officers are primarily responding to calls 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 would include 46 secured parking spaces for police vehicles and the officers'personal vehicles,along with in this plan four spaces for motorcycles and parking patrol vehicles. Access to the site would be primarily from Los Gatos Boulevard.Officers would only use the Camellia Terrace driveway for emergencies;there would be a gate at Camellia Terrace that prevents public use from that driveway. AS mentioned,one of the roles of the Planning commission is to make a recommendation to the Town Council regarding the General Plan consistency of the proposed purchase.The site has a General Plan designation of mixed use commercial,and it is zoned CH,which is restricted highway commercial.Police services are an allowed use in the CH zone subject to approval of the Conditional Use Permit.The General Plan includes policies for protecting the residential neighborhoods from non-residential uses. The building and lot have been designed to minimize impacts to the neighborhood.The design,combined with operational measures that have been outlined by the Chief of Police,and measures contained in the environmental document protect the residential neighborhood.The police chief has stated that officers will refrain from using their LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item ~4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 5 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 out on patrol in most cases.There is less instance where they're responding directly from the station. The General Plan also has polices to reduce the potential for injuries,damage to property,economic displacement,and loss of life from crime,and this new facility would provide needed space for the Department to provide that service to the community.Staff believes that the proposed operation complies with the applicable General Plan policies. The purchase of the site is a project under the California Environmental Quality Act;an initial study and Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared in accordance with that act.The analysis indicates there will no significant impacts associated with the project with implementation of the recommended mitigation measures. A traffic analysis indicated that traffic would not impact the surrounding area;in fact the traffic generated by the proposed police facility would be very similar to an office and less than a retail use,which could occupy the site.There are some recommendations regarding limiting some of the on-street parking to provide adequate site distance and visibility for officers leaving the site. LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item ~4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 6 1 A noise analysis was also prepared and noise from 1 So in conclusion tonight,it's requested that the 2 Imost of the operations would be well within Town noise Commission forward the following recommendations to the Town 3 Ilimits,the exception being some noise from the parking area council that the proposed purchase of 15900 Los Gatos 4 in the north portion,this is the public parking area,and 4 Boulevard is consistent with the General Plan and that the from noise that may come from the K-9s as part of the K-9 unit. 5 council approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project. 7 To mitigate noise from the parking area it is So that concludes my report.I can answer any 8 recommended either that a sound wall be constructed along the northern property line,or that parking not be allowed questions.I would also note that Chief of Police Seaman and Captains Forrest and Gravel are in attendance and can answer 10 11 12 within 50'of the property line.Should the Town purchase the site,Staff will review operations to either relocate that parking or limit access to that area in the evening, and that would be done in conjunction with the Conditional 10 11 12 any of your questions as well. CHAIR TALESFORE:Thank you very much. commissioners,do we have any questions of Staff? commissioner Bourgeois. 13 Use Permit for the project.The Police Department has 13 COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS:Thank you.For Staff 14 addressed noise from the K-9 units by just operationally how 14 first,and I have one question for the Chief after that. 16 15 17 lin the CH zone with the Conditional Use Permit,so I assume COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS:So this use is permitted Okay.CHAIR TALESFORE: 16 15 they get them to and from cars. The report also recommends a solid gate be 17 Iconstructed along the Camellia Terrace driveway,and that 18 Iwould be included in the design for the project.18 lif this purchase were to go through and they were to move 19 I And lastly,there's a recommendation on limiting 19 I forward on this,then we would get a Conditional Use Permit 20 ,the use of Camellia Terrace for emergencies,which the Chief 20 land Architecture and Site Application additionally? 21 has said he will instruct his officers to do.21 CURTIS BANKS:That's correct.There would be the 22 There have been two community meetings regarding 22 Conditional Use Permit to occupy the site,and because 23 the project.At both meetings the public was generally in 23 there are some additions proposed to the building,those 24 support of the proposed station.The police Chief addressed 24 would be coming forward to you as well. 25 concerns raised by residents regarding traffic and noise.25 LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item *4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 7 LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item *4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 8 you,Chief,for being here tonight.I'm just curious about 1 2 COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS:Thank you,and thank 1 the best,but we think it's a very good alternative for us and one we're willing to work through those complications. For what it's worth,Chief,COMMISSIONER KANE: CHAIR TALESFORE:Commissioner Kane. CHIEF SEAMAN:Well we would have one of two what you want;hopefully it is.I would certainly support that.I wondered about that when I read the report that the Chief would be separate from the unit. captains there and I think that gives a very appropriate level of command and oversight in connection with the administration of the department.The captains and I are talking on an hourly basis many times. The difficulty with this site for full operation- it's not for the square footage;you could add a second story-it really turns on the parking,and so we recognize that when you bring everybody over there,you're bringing the dispatchers and the records clerks and all the other civilian employees and all the personal vehicles,and I think we would quickly exceed the parking limit without doing something fairly dramatic with parking,and I think 4 3 23 5 land maybe we can get a snowball effect;I totally share Commissioner Bourgeois'concerns.As you know,I served in 54'"MP and other military organizations.The Chief needs to be there,and if we can send a recommendation up with all deliberate speed to look at our budget,any surplus,any anything,and get the Chief down there,I'm assuming that's 24 21 22 20 15 17 19 16 18 14 13 12 10 25 11 As Mr.Banks has said,what we intend to do is dispatch and administration here,we think there will be a officers coming in and out of this building,which will facilitate the communication.That's going to become part of the new route home for myself and other members of the take the backside of the operation,those folks who are out opportunity and this is a facility that well meets our needs,and we do think that the benefits of this facility balance against the offsetting complications of separating a facility. department to drop in and check in;we're a small,closely- knit organization and we think we can make it work.It's not the operations being separated from administration.I assume on the street the most,and have them essentially arrive there,dress,brief,bring their prisoners in and process them,write their reports,undress,get back into street clothes and go home.By having detectives and records and you are still going to be located here,and now you have this new facility.How is that going to work?I just want to understand from an operational standpoint. 7 4 23 24 19 21 25 22 20 18 13 11 12 14 15 16 17 CHIEF SEAMAN:Certainly.Thank you.Good evening Madam Chair and members of the Commission and Mr.Bourgeois. The Department would see a joint facility really as 10 I preferable,but we have to understand that this is a great LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item ~4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 9 LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item ~4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 10 1 I that would so raise the cost of the site,particularly in 1 COMMISSIONER KANE:The 11'wall that's on the 2 Icomparison to the civic Center master plan for adoption of a 3 Isite on civic Center property,that the project becomes less 2 Iresidential side,is that a fact you're going to put up an 11'wall? 5 tenable. COMMISSIONER KANE:I wasn't concerned about 4 5 CURTIS BANKS:No,that isn't a fact that that's going to be done.The noise report indicated that if the 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 administration;it's primarily you,the leader being there. The report says studies are being conducted,and the first bullet they have is feasibility to determine if the building can accommodate all of the police services.Is that now a done deal?We've determined that it can't?Have we determined that the Chief can't get down there? RANDY TSUDA:What the feasibility analysis evaluated was whether the entire operation could be located on the site,and it was determined it could not;the site is simply not big enough to accommodate that.It did not specifically evaluate in which location the Chief is going to sit.I mean that's an operational decision that the Chief will make in conjunction with the Town Manager. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 parking remained in that location during the evening there could be a noise impact,and so it made a couple of recommendations:either construct an 11'wall or relocate the parking,or you could also limit access to that area in the evening so that noise impact wouldn't be created.I don't think our intent is to build the 11'wall,but would be to look at those other options. COMMISSIONER KANE:I'm taking liberties on the General Plan compliance,which we need to recommend,and SP4.1 just talks about adequate safe policing in general.My fantasy is a bad guy gets loose,and I lived on the residence behind you.I'd like an 11'wall.We have a solid gate going over the driveway,and now we're going to take 18 COMMISSIONER KANE:The Chief at this point wishes 18 Icustody of the people;I don't think we've been doing that. 19 Ito stay where he is?19 IWe take them down to the County,is that right? 20 21 22 23 CHIEF SEAMAN:I'm very comfortable operationally staying here,and I think that it gives a great benefit, plus the officers come in and out of this building enough that we get that kind of contact. 20 21 22 23 CHIEF SEAMAN:Well we do the same there as we do currently,and we do arrest people and bring them into the facility.The 11'wall in the area identified truly serves the purpose of noise abatement;it would not serve as a 24 25 CHAIR TALESFORE: commissioner Kane? Do you have another question,24 25 deterrent to a suspect getting away.We have other protections in place to keep a suspect contained, LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item #4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 11 LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item #4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 12 specifically officers would bring the suspect in handcuffed 2 lin the back of the police car and drive into a closed garage.The door would come down and the person would be 4 Isecured in the facility until such time as it's time to go 1 Iparticularly with the Civic Center located in a mixed-use area anyway,there's business and residential immediately adjacent to this center,that being good neighbors we 4 [typically drive away from the center a way before we start 5 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 to jail and they'd come out already loaded in a vehicle. Should someone get away,there are other avenues that have lower walls naturally,and then there's open access to the roadway,so I don't see any connection between the noise abatement wall and protection from escape. COMMISSIONER KANE:Thank you. CHAIR TALESFORE:I have a question.In your report it refers to emergency vehicles exiting onto Camellia Terrace.Can you give us a picture of what that's going to look like,or when that would happen,and what type vehicles,sirens,et cetera? 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 using a siren,if at all.The times that we would use a siren in responding from the station would be a rarity. I told the community I saw one incident where the officers actually ran from the station to their cars for an in-progress incident and did just as I described.It was an excellent kind of non-staged example of how I think we will work with the neighborhood. In terms of going onto Camellia Terrace,the report says we would use it only for emergencies.Deeper in the report it does say emergencies are limited circumstances,I believe,and we need to reserve that right, 15 CHIEF SEAMAN:Certainly.The customary police 15 that discretion of the officers to be able to use that back 16 17 vehicle is a police car;it's a Ford Crown Victoria and has red light and siren.Our practice is to use our red lights 16 17 gate should they need to,but I've committed to the neighborhood that it wouldn't be a regular practice. 18 [predominantly and use the siren as reasonably necessary,18 CHAIR TALESFORE:Thank you.Do we have any other 19 Idifferent from what you see with ambulance and fire,trucks 20 Iwhere the siren comes on and stays on the entire time.Our 19 [questions?One other question from Commissioner Kane,and 20 [then Commissioner Sayoc. 21 Idriving practices are different and our response needs are 21 COMMISSIONER KANE:If we came out of that lot and 22 23 24 25 different. We're really only required to use emergency lights and siren when we're violating the speed limit and when we're violating traffic laws,and our experience has been, LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item #4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 13 22 23 24 25 reconfigured the meridian and the island such that the officer could cut across and make a left-hand turn when necessary,certain fire stations have a red light or something that can alert the public traffic to the fact that LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item #4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 14 1 Isomebody's coming out of there,going to make a left-hand 2 I turn,which is far more exciting that making a right-hand turn.I didn't see it in the report,other than the 1 Ithat there could possibly be accidents with kids that are 2 Irunning around on Camellia Terrace? CHIEF SEAMAN:Sure,I do think that's a great 4 5 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 consideration to have the don't-block zone lines and to maybe cut a path through the existing meridian,but we might want to put up a warning light of some kind,just to let the oncoming traffic know something's afoot.The oncoming traffic at that section can get pretty fast. CHIEF SEAMAN:Could I have the button in my office?I think the difference between us and fire trucks, and it's not a bad idea,but I don't know that's it's necessary as our officers have to what's called 'clear an intersection"on a regular basis,and fire trucks are bigger and go slower and we tend to do it pretty comfortably,so I do endorse the idea of a cutout for limited use and for official use only,but I don't know that a light is necessary;I think it may actually be more distracting and it may be hard to implement. CHAIR TALESFORE:Commissioner Sayoc had a 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 question and that did come up in the community meetings in a slightly different format,but there is concern about increased traffic,and particularly increased traffic and increased speeds.What I'd say is we drive in a high pedestrian environment right now with a high school,and skateboarders and high-schoolers,and people distracted,I think we're in a much more dangerous environment here than over there. So it is part of what we instruct our officers to do,to constantly be mindful of the driving conditions.They know that if they are going to violate the law they have to exercise due care,and that's both using the emergency equipment,but also driving in a reasonable manner,and it's something that we constantly reinforce and hold our officers accountable to.I don't see it as a problem. To answer the question directly,I think the 19 I question. 20 COMMISSIONER SAYOC:My question is with regard to 19 Ireason they use that exit would be if there's perhaps heavy 20 Itraffic on Los Gatos Boulevard,a call comes out on the east 21 22 23 24 25 the driveway on Camellia Terrace.That neighborhood is heavily populated by many kids and it's heavily biked,and so as you're leaving in an emergency,I'm not so concerned with the noise,but more the speed.When you leave the premises in an emergency,would you be just going so fast 21 22 23 24 25 side of Los Gatos requiring some urgency,they may sneak out the back gate and get over to Blossom Hill,and then clear that intersection,get onto a major road,and then work to move quickly to the scene. LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item i4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 15 LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item i4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 16 1 CHAIR TALESFORE:Thank you.Do I have any more questions for the Police Chief?I do not.Thank you very 1 land give us more of a presence of the people that serve us, 2 Iso thank you.Commissioner O'Donnell. .L-....------.l._ much for your time.3 COMMISSIONER O'DONNELL:I'm going to support the 4 CHIEF SEAMAN:Thank you.4 Imotion and it really doesn't make any different to a certain 5 CHAIR TALESFORE:Okay,Commissioners,I'm going 5 extent what I think of parts of this,because all we have to 10 11 12 13 to close the public hearing and then turn this back over to you for discussion and then a motion for a recommendation. Is it a motion for a recommendation? FEMALE:Yes. CHAIR TALESFORE:Commissioner Rice. COMMISSIONER RICE:I'm ready to make a motion. CHAIR TALESFORE:Please do. COMMISSIONER RICE:I'll move we recommend approval of the report and the Mitigated Negative 10 11 12 13 do is find out whether it's consistent with the General Plan and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration is adequate, which I have no trouble with either one. I do however agree with commissioner Kane that, and I think the Police Chief would too,in an ideal world we'd have the Police Department together,that would be a much better solution,but perfect solutions are often not there,so I would support this.I'm just sorry we can't do something better for them. 14 15 Declaration to the Council.I think it is consistent with the General Plan,and I don't think I need to say anything 14 15 CHAIR TALESFORE: way. Commissioner Kane has a by-the- 16 else on it.Thank you.16 COMMISSIONER KANE:By the way,to the maker of 20 IAny discussion?You know,I'm enthusiastic about this 17 18 19 CHAIR TALESFORE:Do I have a second? COMMISSIONER KANE:I'll second. CHAIR TALESFORE:Commissioner Kane seconds that. 17 I the motion,there are Plans A and B in the back of this 18 Iproposal recommendation for consideration,and Plan A being 19 Ithe smaller one,and I'm presuming we're supporting the 20 Ibigger one,Plan B. 21 Ilocation for a police services building only because I think 21 CURTIS BANKS:I don't know,does that need to be 22 23 our town could use another presence of that kind of a service that we provide our residents.I think it might make 22 23 a part of... CHAIR TALESFORE:No,we're not. 24 that whole area feel much more connected to Town as a whole 24 CURTIS BANKS:I assume that's coming back for 25 LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item #4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 17 25 Architecture and Site? LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item #4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 18 1 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CHAIR TALESFORE:Yes. COMMISSIONER KANE:okay.Thank you. CHAIR TALESFORE:That is. CURTIS BANKS:That's why I did not include it. CHAIR TALESFORE:Thank you.That's exactly correct. COMMISSIONER MICCICHE:Call the motion. CHAIR TALESFORE:All right,I'm going to call the motion for approval of the recommendation to Town Council for the purposes that this plan is in consistency with the General Plan.Did I say that correctly? CURTIS BANKS:And the Mitigated Negative Declaration. CHAIR TALESFORE:And the Mitigated Negative Declaration,thank you.All right,all in favor,say aye. And opposed.None. COMMISSIONER KANE:I would like the applicant to 17 'know that if the terms and conditions we've agreed to are 18 Inot adhered to,we have every intention of calling the 19 Ipolice. 20 CHAIR TALESFORE:Thank you,Commissioner Kane. 21 IThank you very much and good luck,and we'll see you back. 22 23 24 25 LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION 5/23/2007 Item #4,Purchase of Verizon Bldg.on Los Gatos Blvd. 19 1 OF 1 Los Gatos Police Department Operations Building Summary of Project Costs DRAFT:Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate OPTION B:11,907 SQUARE FEET,INCLUDES EOC Revised:6/4/07 182,059 18,206 200,265 $ $ $ Total Contingency @ 10% O&M Annual Bud et Construction Total $3,498,392 Contingency @ 15%$456,312 Construction Bud et $3,954,704 Total Estimated FF&E Cost $482,513 Contingency 10%$48,251 Total FF&E Bud et $530,764 ;J;Qf4~J~:Q~5g,I¢Q§;I~liGJ:~&ili~;\JJdlLt;d~.s~flliill~~.~~Q,~9.,~"" Co ncy $504,563 TO: Open Issues 1.Locker costs 2.Generator &HVAC maintenance costs 3.Project manager cost Los Gatos Police Department Operations Building Summary of Project Costs DRAFT:Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate OPTION A:10,795 SQUARE FEET,NO EOC Revised:6/4/07 Construction Totall,t~~i\j~\iit~;1 Contingency @ 15% Construction Bud et Total Contingency @ 10% O&M Annual Bud et $ $ $ 3,498,392 456,312 3,954,704 Open Issues 1.Locker costs 2.Generator &HVAC maintenance costs 3.Project manager cost ATTACHMENT 6 N:\DEVlRANDYlVerizon BuildinglVerizon Construction Estimate 051807 6/6/2007-1 :34 PM NOTICE TOWN OF Los GATOS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Lead Agency: Project Title and Location: Town of Los Gatos Community Development Department 11 0 East Main Street Los Gatos,CA 95031 Los Gatos -Monte Sereno Police Services Facility 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard Project Description:The Town of Los Gatos proposes to acquire a 1.09-acre parcel (47,613 square feet), located at 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard.The parcel extends between Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace,and is located approximately 600 feet north of Blossom Hill Road.The project parcel is developed with an existing 9,238-square-foot,single-story building,paved parking areas east and north of this building,and landscaping along the project boundaries. The interior of the existing building would be remodeled to accommodate police operations,which will include community meeting room,lobby,offices,lockers,evidence storage,fitness room,and holding cells.There are proposed to be two building additions on the southeast side of the building to provide a vehicle sally port and corridor with various equipment rooms (1,557 square feet).The existing building with building additions would result in a total building area of 10,795 square feet. In addition to interior remodeling,the project would also include:(1)expansion of the existing parking lot by addition of a new parking lot in the area immediately east and northeast of the existing building;(2) reconfiguration of the existing parking lot;(3)addition of an emergency generator in the parking lot located east of the building;and (4)addition of air conditioning equipment on the roof and in the basement.The parking lot located east of the existing bliilding would be a secure parking lot (gated)with 46 spaces (46 secure parking spaces for cars and 8 motorcycle spaces).A public parking lot with 7 spaces would be located north of the building. Police operations at the project site would occur seven days,24 hours per day.On weekdays,there would be three work shifts (6 a.m.to 4 p.m.;3 p.m.to 1 a.m.;and 9 p.m.to 7 a.m.)with five to seven patrol officers per shift.On weekdays,there would be four additional personnel at this building between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.and a community service officer between 8 a.m.and 12 p.m.On weekends,there would be two . work shifts (7 a.m.to 7 p.m.and 7 p.m.to 7 a.m.)with six officers per shift.The overlap in personnel during shift changes would result in a peak parking demand of 30 parking spaces (13 officer,14 patrol, and 3 captain/evidence personnel). The project site currently has one driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard and one driveway on Camellia Terrace.There are two additional driveways on Camellia Terrace associated with the contiguous Verizon parcel,and an existing access drive extends along the north side of the Verizon building,connecting this driveway on Camellia Terrace with the project's driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard.The project would maintain both existing driveways at their current locations,but the Los Gatos driveway would be widened from approximately 15 feet to 22 feet. MAy,2007 1 ATTACHMENT 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -Los GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Determination:Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures listed below have been added to the project,mitigating potential impacts to a less-than-significant level.An Environmental Impact Report will not be required. Statement of Reasons to Support Finding: 1.Aesthetics:The existing building on the project parcel is a single-story building.With the proposed project,the exterior of the west side of this building would remain generally unchanged except for possible architectural enhancements and addition of two small air conditioning units on the roof (with visual screening provided as necessary).Landscaping would also remain generally unchanged except for removal of some landscaping south of the existing driveway to accommodate proposed widening of this driveway from approximately 15 feet to 22 feet.Such exterior building modifications would not significantly alter views of the building from Los Gatos Boulevard.The proposed parking lot northeast of the building would be visible from Los Gatos Boulevard,but these views would be obscured by landscaping that is proposed in the area north of the building and west of the parking lot.Proposed building additions and parking lot changes on the east side of the building would not be visible from Los Gatos Boulevard. The east side of the building and parking lot are currently visible from Camellia Terrace.While the proposed building additions,emergency generator,and parking lot reconfiguration could be visible from this street,views of these facilities would be obscured or screened by fencing and proposed landscaping along the eastern project boundary. The project site is located within the plan area for the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan.The Plan provides direction and guidelines for overall development and improvements along Los Gatos Boulevard.In addition to the Plan,the Town has adopted the Los Gatos Boulevard Design Standards,which include specific recommendations for the architectural treatment,organization,and mix of buildings and open space in the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan area.The Los Gatos Boulevard Plan Design Standards emphasize the following: •Location of parking in the rear and location of buildings adjacent to the street (so that buildings,not parking lots,are seen along Los Gatos Boulevard). •Staggering of buildings along the Los Gatos Boulevard frontage to avoid a tunnel effect. •Articulation of facades to minimize building mass. •Framing rather than blocking scenic views. •Designing a development to fit a site's natural conditions. •Provision of landscape elements in parking areas. •Location of loading and service areas away from the street. •Provision of defined pedestrian paths through large parking areas and pedestrian entries from the front as well as the rear sides which face the parking lot. The proposed project would generally conform to the Los Gatos Boulevard Design Standards.Most of the parking lot is located behind the existing building so views from Los Gatos Boulevard are primarily of the building and proposed landscaping would obscure views of the portion of the parking lot located north of the building.Architectural enhancements that may be provided on the building could help articulate the west fa9ade of this building.Except for two small building additions on the east side of the building,no major changes to the exterior of the building would occur;therefore,no change in distant or views from surrounding areas would be expected.Loading and service areas associated with the proposed use would occur on the east side of the building,away from Los Gatos Boulevard.Walkways would be added on the MAY,2007 2 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -LoS GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY north side of the building,providing pedestrian access to the building's public entrance from the sidewalk on Los Gatos Boulevard and the public parking lot located along the northern project boundary. The proposed building could add nighttime lighting on the project site and in the parking lot.While lighting changes are not specified in the proposed building concept,specific lighting design would be evaluated as part of the Conditional Use Permit review process.To reduce the potential for disturbance due to nighttime lighting,the project will need to satisfy Town Code Section 29.10.09035,which prohibits the production of direct or reflected glare (such as that produced by floodlight onto any area outside the project boundary). 2.Agriculture Resources:The 1.09-acre site is not in agricultural use and has no agricultural potential due to its small size,location,and currently developed condition.Therefore,the project would not adversely affect any existing agricultural resources or operations.Since the properties surrounding the project site are developed with commercial and residential uses,the proposed project would not adversely affect other agricultural properties or result in the conversion offarmland to non-agricultural use. 3.Air Quality:Since the project would relocate existing police operations from one location in Los Gatos to another location in the same community,there would be no net new air emissions contributions to the air basin associated with project-related traffic.Therefore,the project would be consistent with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's (BAAQMD)most recently adopted regional air quality plan,the Bay Area 2005 Ozon.e Strategy (BAGS). The San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin is classified by the BAAQMD as non-attainment for ozone and inhalable particulates (PM IO).Although the proposed building would result in a net traffic increase of 2 trips during the AM peak period and 7 trips during the PM peak period at the project site,these trips are already generated by existing police operations at Town Hall.Therefore,the proposed relocation of police services would not generate new air emissions and would not contribute to regional non-attainment of criteria pollutants. Adjacent residential uses are considered to be sensitive receptors.Proposed grading activities would generate short-term emissions of criteria pollutants,including suspended and inhalable particulate matter and equipment exhaust emissions.The project parcel is 1.09 acre,but project construction would result in surface disturbance of less than one acre.The BAAQMD does not require quantification'of construction emissions,but considers any project's construction-related impacts to be less than significant if required dust-control measures are implemented.The Town's standard dust control conditions require implementation of the BAAQMD's standard dust control measures (required on sites of three acres or less),which would mitigate the project's construction-related air quality impacts to a less-than-significant level. 4.Biological Resources:The project site consists of an existing building,parking lot,access driveway, and landscaped area along Los Gatos Boulevard from previous commercial use of the property. Vegetation on the site consists of landscape trees,shrubs,and groundcover along the western perimeter of the property,and in landscape islands throughout the parking lot in the southeastern part of the site.Trees (primarily American sweetgum)along the southern boundary of the site serve as a screening element for the adjacent commercial properties.The six street trees planted along Los Gatos Boulevard as well as those in the parking lot landscape islands are Raywood ash trees.The habitat value of site vegetation is limited to urban-adapted species. Policy O.P.3.3 of the Open Space Element of the Los Gatos General Plan emphasizes preservation of public and private landscaping along Town streets.The Los Gatos Tree Protection Ordinance states that the preferred tree replacement is two or more trees of a species and size designated by the Director of the I 1 MAY,2007 3 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Parks and Public Works Department.Tree replacement requirements are based on canopy size,which is defined in Table 3-1 of the Ordinance,Tree Canopy -Replacement Standard.Tree canopy replacement requirements range from two to six 24-inch box size trees or two 36-inch and/or 48-inch box size trees, depending on the canopy size of the tree to be removed. The Town's consulting arborist,Arbor Resources (AR),completed an arboricultural survey for the proposed project in May 2007 and this study is available for review at the Los Gatos Community Development Department.The AR survey identified a total of 44 trees of eight various species that could be affected by the proposed project.Of these 44 trees,eight are within the public right-of-way and two are sufficiently close on properties adjoining tlle site as to be vulnerable to potential damage during development [Section 29.1O.0995(B)of the Town's Municipal Code].The 44 trees listed in the inventory include 43 Protected Trees (trees with a trunk diameter of four inches or greater);Tree #32 is comprised of 13 small privets situated along the neighboring southern building and is in a row of other smaller privets that constitute non-Ordinance sized trees. Of the 44 trees on the site,the proposed parking lot configuration would subject the following ten trees to removal:#21-28,30 and 31.Except for #30,all are Raywood ash that have either died or can be expected to die in the near future.Tree #30 is a camphor tree that contains significant branch dieback throughout its canopy.Based on this information,AR concludes that the loss of these ten trees would be insignificant and the project would comply with the Town's Ordinance. The proposed building design would require the removal of Tree #1.This is a 10.5-inch diameter southern magnolia that appears in overall good condition.However,recent damage to the bark has occurred during demolition work and,consequently,AR advises against the relocation of this tree.Rather, replacement trees should be planted to mitigate its loss.Replacement trees to mitigate the loss of trees removed,shall,pursuant to Section 29.10.0985 of the Town Code,be determined by the Parks and Public .Works Department. Trees #17 and 29 would sustain root damage with implementation of the driveway and parking lot reconfiguration.Provided the work is performed according to AR recommendations (see Attachment 1 of the Initial Study),the potential impacts would be reduced to less than significant. The Town will implement the following measures to reduce impacts on trees to be retained and adequately replace trees to be removed: MITIGATION:All of the 26 recommendations made by Arbor Resources (May 4,2007)will be implemented to eliminate or minimize the construction-related impacts on the trees to be retained. These include nine recommendations under the Design Guidelines section addressing tree location mapping,protective fencing,building setback,trenching,drainage facilities,and irrigation plans.The report also provides 17 recommendations for Protection Measures before and during construction, encompassing fencing,removal of hardscape,demolition,work within tree canopies,etc.The report's recommendations are included as Attachment 1 of the Initial Study. MITIGATION MONITORING:The Planning Division of the Community Development Department will be responsible for ensuring that all recommended Design Guidelines are reflected in final project plans.The Parks Division of the Parks and Public Works Department will be responsible for ensuring that all recommended Protection Measures are properly implemented during construction. 5.Cultural Resources:Project implementation would involve minor surface disturbance to accommodate the two building additions (1,557 square feet)and parking lot expansion/reconfiguration. Since no major excavation would be required and the site is located away from Los Gatos Creek,the MAy,2007 4 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -Los GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY potential for encountering cultural resources would be very low.The existing building is not historic (constructed in 1965)and therefore,the project would have no impact on any historic resources. 6.Geology and Soils:A review of the Town's hazards maps indicates that the project site has a" moderate shrink-swell potential,very low potential for liquefaction,moderate potential for fault rupture, and moderate potential for seismic shaking.Due to the site's relatively level topography,no erosion, slope stability,or debris flow hazards were identified for the site.The Town's Fault Map indicates that there are no known faults traversing the site.However,lineation indicative of a potential fault zone is located approximately 400 feet to the northwest of the project site. At a minimum,the existing building·would be expected to be subject to strong ground shaking during its design life.However,it should be noted that most of the Bay Area as well as surrounding development are subject to groundshaking hazards.In order to assess the structural adequacy of the existing building for earthquake and gravity loads and use asa police substation,the Town retained Hohbach-Lewin,Inc. (HL),a structural engineering consultant,to evaluate the structural condition of the building.The HL report indicates that the existing 1965 structure is a cast-in-place concrete shear wall building with concrete roof slab supported on steel wide flange beams.The roof slab appears to have been intended as a future second floor.The HL report states that the roof and walls of the main structure form a concrete box that provides a large amount of resistance to seismic loads.However,the rear wing of the building is constructed of metal deck with metal stud walls on two sides.Consequently,the rear wing of the building is more flexible than the main structure and could experience some structural damage in a moderate to large earthquake.The HL report"concludes that the existing structure would be appropriate for its proposed use as a police substation,and with some minor seismic retrofits would provide good seismic safety in the event of a "moderate to large earthquake.Since the Town proposes to implement all seismic retrofit recommendations of the HL report,any potentially significant seismic impacts would be reduced to a less-than-sigIiificant level. The Town will prepare a soil engineering report to address any soil engineering constraints in the areas proposed for new development.This report will be prepared during the building permit process.Proposed implementation of recommendations made in this ,report will reduce any potential soil engineering constraints to a less-than-significant level. 7.Hazards and Hazardous Materials:A Phase One Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)was prepared for the project site by ENGEO,Inc.in April 2007 and this study is available for review at the Los Gatos Community Development Department.The ESA included a review of local,state,tribal,and federal environmental records,standard historical sources,aerial photographs,fire insurance maps,and physical setting sources,as well as a site reconnaissance.The ESA indicates that the project site was an orchard before being developed in 1957. The ESA did not find documentation or physical evidence of soil or groundwater impairments associated with the current or past use of the project site.A review of regulatory databases found no documentation of hazardous materials violations or discharges on tlle project site or within the appropriate search distances that would reasonably be expected to affect the project site.Therefore,the potential for encountering hazardous materials during project construction would be low. There was a 4,000-gallon diesel underground storage tank (UST)on the adjacent Verizon property to the northeast,and this tank was removed in 1993.No contamination was detected beneath the tank,but contamination was detected where a small diesel spill occurred from the dispensing piping during tank and piping removal.The contaminated soils were removed and the case was closed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District in 1995.Subsequently,a new diesel UST was installed just east of the removed dispensing pipe trench to store diesel for a backup generator associated with the Verizon facility.In 2004, MAy,2007 5 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY a 4,000-gallon diesel tank UST,also on the Verizon property,was removed.No contamination was detected beneath the tank.A Tank Closure Report was submitted by Verizon to the Santa Clara Fire Protection District,but the District is unable to locate the closure letter.However,soil samples done by the Town of Los Gatos and Verizon did not report any constituents above laboratory detection limits. The proposed project would include installation of an emergency generator,which would include a diesel fuel storage tank,to keep the facility operating during power outages.Safe use of diesel would be addressed through preparation and implementation of the legally-required hazardous materials business plan (in accordance with community right-to-know laws)and compliance with the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act. 8.Hydrology and Water Quality:According to the Los Gatos General Plan,the project site is located outside mapped 100-year flood hazard areas.Approximately 79.5 percent (or 37,750 square feet)of the 1.09-acre project parcel is covered with the impervious surfaces of the site's building,asphalt parking lot, and driveway.Project development would result in replacement or reconfiguration of impervious surfaces associated with proposed driveways,parking,sidewalks,or building area.There would be no net increase in impervious surfaces on the project site as a result of the project. Presently,storm runoff flows on the project site discharge as sheet flow to Camellia Terrace,east of the property.Camellia Terrace in the project vicinity drains to Lilac Way,and Lilac drains eastward to Cherry Blossom Lane.Neither Camellia Terrace nor Lilac Way has storm drain facilities.Storm drain facilities in Cherry Blossom Lane collect runoff from Lilac Way and convey flows to Ross Creek via facilities in Blossom Hill Road.Since the proposed project would result in a slight reduction of total impervious surfaces through additional landscape area on the site,storm runoff volumes from the project site would be reduced and this would be a beneficial impact of the project. New,more stringent water quality regulations of the Clean Water Act have recently been triggered because the NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System)permit program has failed to protect beneficial uses of Santa Clara County's creeks and the South San Francisco Bay,as evidenced by such observations as violations of ambient water quality criteria,high concentrations of toxic substances, and fish consumption health advisories.These new regulations require that all discharges shall comply with Provision C.3,New and Redevelopment Performance Standards of Order No.01-024 of the NPDES permit program. The project site is located within the Los Gatos Creek watershed and runoff from the site ultimately discharges into Los Gatos Creek (west of the site)and eventually into the Bay.Los Gatos Creek is on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d)List of Water Quality Limited Segments due to the presence of diazinon, a pesticide,and its primary source is identified as urban runoff and storm drains.Best Management Practices (BMPs)outlined by the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP)for treatment control of pesticides are bioretention,infiltration,and media filter with adsorption/absorption as the removal process. During project operation,surface runoff from the site would be expected to carry typical urban pollutants generated by parking lots,building sUlfaces,and landscape areas.As a condition of project approval,the Town will prepare and implement of interim and final erosion control plans as well as non-point source pollution prevention measures such as installation of filtration devices or use of bio-swales. Implementation of such measures would reduce potential water quality impacts to a less-than-significant level. The proposed project would involve removal and replacement of less than 10,000 square feet of impervious surfaces and thus would not be subject to C.3 requirements.Since the area of disturbance MAY,2007 6 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY would involve less than one acre,a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)would not be required. 9.Land Use and Planning:The site is currently developed with an existing commercial building,paved parking lot,driveway,and landscaping.The project parcel is currently designated by the existing General Plan as "CH,Mixed Use Commercial,"while the site is zoned "CH,Restricted Highway Commercial." The CH General Plan designation allows for "a mixture of retail,office,residential in a mixed use setting, along with lodging,service,auto related businesses,non-manufacturing industrial uses,recreational uses and restaurants."The CH zone allows retailing,office,service business,and limited manufacturing uses. The Town proposes to use the project site as a police substation under a conditional use permit for a public building providing community services.Section 29.20.180,Conditional Use Permits,of the Los Gatos Town Code Zoning Regulations states: "there are uses which can be specified for each zone which,in practically all instances,will be mutually compatible.In addition,there are other uses which might be compatible with ordinarily allowed uses if properly located and regulated.These are called conditional uses.They are listed in Section 29.20.185." Section 29.20.185 presents a table of conditional uses for all zones identified by the Town's zoning regulations.Under Item (2)a of the Table,Community Services,a public building for police services is listed as a conditionally permitted use in all zones but·one,RMH (Mobile Home Residential). Consequently,the proposed police substation would be a conditionally permitted use under the project site's existing zoning district of CH. The project vicinity is comprised of a mix of coinmercial,office,and residential uses.Adjacent parcels to the south of the project site and to the west across and also fronting on Los Gatos Boulevard are currently in commercial use;residential development adjoins the project site to the north and east.The existing police services use would be consistent with this mix of uses (as defined by the Zoning Ordinance), particularly with the adjacent commercial buildings to the south and west. In 1997,the Town completed the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan,which presents the Town's vision for the development of the Los Gatos Boulevard corridor.The Plan provides land use goals and guidelines for the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan area,which includes the project site.While the Plan does not include specific direction for land use at the project site,the project proposes to support the Plan's identified land use goals through:1)the provision of a dependable source of income,employment,goods,and services, and 2)encourage a mixture of uses along Los Gatos Boulevard that are compatible with surrounding uses. The proposed police substation would be consistent with existing commercial uses adjoining the site to the south and west.The project attempts to minimize adverse impacts on the adjacent residential uses to the north through a design that retains the existing configuration of access and parking for the proposed use.While Policy IV.D.6 of the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan applies to new development,the proposed project attempts to comply with policy through the maintenance of existing access and parking facilities. 10.Mineral Resources:The Los Gatos General Plan does not identify any regionally or locally- important mineral resources on the project site or in its vicinity. 11.Noise:Project Construction.Project construction would result in temporary short-term noise increases due to the operation of heavy equipment.Construction noise sources range from about 76 to 85 dBA at 50 feet for most types of construction equipment with slightly higher levels of about 88 to 91 dBA at 50 feet for certain types of earthmoving and impact equipment.If noise controls are installed on construction equipment,the noise levels could be reduced by 1 to 16 dBA,depending on the type of MAy,2007 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY equipment.The potential for construction-related noise increases to adversely affect nearby residential receptors would depend on the location and proximity of construction activities to these receptors. The Town Noise Ordinance (Chapter 16)restricts construction activities to the hours of 8:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m.on weekdays and 9:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.on weekends and holidays.This ordinance also limits noise generation to 85 dBA at the property line or 85 dBA at 25 feet.Since the project involves mostly interior remodeling of the existing building on the site,exterior construction activities would be limited to the two new building additions on the southeast portion of the building,installation of an emergency generator and roof-top air conditioning units,possible exterior architectural enhancements,parking lot/driveway improvements,and landscape replacement.Such limited exterior construction activities would be short in duration in the portions of the project site closest to adjacent residences to the north and east.Therefore,it is expected that construction noise impacts on adjacent residences could be maintained at less-than- significant levels with proper implementation of Town Noise Ordinance restrictions. Project Operation.A detailed noise study was prepared by Edward L.Pack Associates,Inc.(EPA)in May 2007,and this report is included as Attachment 2 of the Initial Study.As part of this study,noise measurements were taken at the existing northern and eastern property boundaries.Noise measurements indicate that existing average ambient noise levels adjacent to Oleander A venue residences to the north (190 feet from the Los Gatos Boulevard centerline)range between 42 and 60 dBA.Noise levels at Camellia Terrace residences to the east (at Lilac Way)range between 51 and 69 dBA. The EPA study estimated potential noise increases associated with proposed police operations based on measurements taken at the existing police station of:police and public car doors closing,engines starting, engines idling;operation of walkie talkies;loud detainee;shotgun racking;and police dog barking. Maximum instantaneous noise levels for each of these noise events ranged from 55 to 90 dBA at distances ranging between four and 25 feet (see Table II of Attachment 2 of the Initial Study for more detail).When these measured noise levels are adjusted for the estimated distance between these sources and the property boundaries,estimated maximum noise levels from these sources range from 27 to 69 dBA at the northern property boundary and 27 and 66 dBA at the eastern property boundary.In addition, noise levels were estimated for the types and sizes of emergency generator and air conditioning units that are expected to be used at the site.Adjusting for distance,the emergency generator is estimated to generate noise levels of 53 dBA to 48 dBA at the closest residences to the north and east.Proposed roof- top air conditioners are estimated to generate noise levels of 36 dBA at the nearest residences to the north and 27 dBA at the nearest residences to the east. When the Los Gatos Noise Ordinance noise limits are applied to the project site,the ordinance noise limits range between 54 and 70 dBA depending on the time of day and day of the week.The noise source significance criterion applied in this analysis is the most restrictive,nighttime limit of 54 dBA because the proposed police operations facility would operate 24 hours per day,seven days per week.When the project's estimated noise levels are compared to the noise ordinance limits,maximum noise levels associated with most police activities (including the emergency generator and air conditioning units) would not exceed ordinance limits except when car doors close or police dogs bark at night (10 p.m.to 6 a.m.).Maximum noise levels associated with these activities could exceed the ordinance limit by 1 to 8 dBA from cars parking in the northern public parking lot (adjacent to the northern project boundary)and 15 dBA if the canine unit dog barks in the secure parking spaces closest to the northern project boundary or Camellia Terrace.Residences on Oleander Avenue that would be affected by such noise are those with rear yards located within 45 feet of the public parking area.The Town will implement the following measures to achieve compliance with 54-dBA nighttime limit of the Los Gatos Noise Ordinance and reduce the project's noise impacts to a less-than-significant level:I J MAY,2007 8 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY MITIGATION:The canine unit dogs will be loaded and unloaded at the staff entry area adjacent to the proposed sally port.The dogs will be instructed to refrain from barking while on the site. MITIGATION:Any potentially unruly detainees will be loaded and unloaded within the proposed sally port. MITIGATION:One of the following two alternatives will be implemented to reduce noise levels along· the northern project boundary: a.An ll-foot high acoustically-effective barrier will be constructed along the northern property boundary (contiguous to Oleander Avenue residences).To control flanking noise,this barrier will be continued along the easterly boundary for a distance of 15 feet and at a height of 8 feet.The barrier height is in reference to the nearest parking space ground elevation.Barrier location and height is shown on Figure 1 of Attachment 2 of the Initial Study. b.Parking will not be allowed within 50 feet of the northern property boundary between 10 p.m.and 6 a.m. MITIGATION:Both of the following measures will be implemented to reduce noise levels along the eastern property boundary,adjacent to Camellia Terrace: a.A solid gate will be constructed across the driveway on Camellia Terrace.The gate may be a motor-driven rolling type,constructed of wood to match the associated fencing. b.The Camellia Terrace driveway will be used for emergency (answering calls)only. The Los Gatos Noise Element also specifies a noise limit of 55 dBA DNU for residential uses.Based on noise measurements taken at the northern and eastern project boundaries,the 24-hour,time-weighted DNL noise level was calculated to be 57 to 58 dBA DNL.Noise levels at Camellia Terrace residences to the east (at Lilac Way)range between 51 and 69 dBA (Leq)and the 24-hour,time-weighted noise level was calculated to be 64 dBA DNL.When the above project-related individual noise events are accounted for over a 24-hour period (based on the proposed personnel levels,shift changes,etc.and adding a 10-dB penalty for nighttime activities),the proposed police services facility is estimated to generate noise levels of approximately 44 dBA DNL at the northern propelty boundary and 49 dBA DNL at the eastern property boundary.Since both estimated noise levels would be substantially less than existing noise levels in both areas,project-related noise would not add to the existing noise environment.Project-related noise levels also would be within the 55-dBA DNL noise limit specified in the Los Gatos Noise Element. Project implementation could result in occasional use of sirens in the project vicinity when patrol cars respond to emergency calls.At the police department's current location at Town Hall,sirens only need to be used leaving Town Hall a few times per month.With the proposed facility,responses to most calls would made by officers that are already out on patrol in the community.If a response to a call is made from the proposed facility,patrol cars would primarily exit via Los Gatos Boulevard.Vehicles that must exit via Camellia Terrace would use lights until they reach a major street to the extent feasible,unless 1 The DNL (Day-Night Level)rating is determined by the cumulative noise exposures occurring over a 24-hour day in terms of A-weighted sound energy.The 24-hour day is divided into two sub-periods for the DNL index (daytime: 7 a.m.to 10 p.m.;nighttime:10 p.m.to 7 a.m.).A 10-dBA weighting factor is applied (added)to the noise levels occurring during the nighttime period to account for the greater sensitivity of people to noise during these hours. MAY,2007 9 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY sirens need to be used to ensure public safety.Therefore,use of sirens in the vicinity of the proposed facility is expected to occur only occasionally and only in emergency situations.Such occasional use of sirens would not significantly increase existing ambient noise levels,but would likely be audible at any adjacent residences.Sirens are exempt from the Los Gatos Noise Ordinance.The Town will implement the following measure to minimize potential noise disturbance at adjacent or nearby residences: MITIGATION:Use of sirens will be limited in the adjacent residential neighborhood,particularly at night,unless absolutely necessary for public safety. MITIGATION MONITORING:The Planning Division of the Community Development Department will be responsible for ensuring the above restrictions on activities and acoustical barriers are incorporated into the Conditional Use Permit. 12.Population and Housing:The proposed project would not result in an increase in local population. The proposed police services would occupy an existing building located on the project site.The project would not be considered growth-inducing,since the project would involve redevelopment of an existing developed parcel and the project would not extend roads or infrastructure to any adjacent properties. 13.Public Services:Services are already provided to the project site as well as to adjacent commercial and residential uses.No significant increase in demand on public services are expected to be required for the proposed building since services are already provided to the existing structure on the site.Project implementation would improve police services by providing needed space for current police operations and holding cells that meet state code.Existing police operations currently have approximately 5,275 square feet of space at Town Hall,which was built in 1964 when the Town had a population of 9,000. Based on the current population in the Town of approximately 30,000 and the range of services provided by the police department,studies have shown that police operations require approximately 20,000 square feet.Currently the police dispatch operators are in a multi-purpose location with many distractions.There are no separate interview rooms for victims and suspects,or separate restrooms for victims,suspects,or staff.Suspect holding facilities are not in compliance with State Department of Corrections or Fire Code standards,and there is no secure space to store ammunition or evidence.Parking is inadequate for police vehicles,employees,and visitors.The proposed project will be subject to formal plan review by the Santa Clara County Fire Department as part of the Conditional Use Permit review process. 14.Recreation:The proposed project would not add new population to the area,and therefore would not increase the demand for recreational services. 15.Transportation and Traffic:A detailed traffic study was completed by Kimley-Horn and Associates,Inc.(KHA)in May 2007 and this report is included as Attachment 3 of the Initial Study (report appendices are available for review at the Town Community Development Department). Trip Generation.The Town's Traffic Impact Policy (Resolution 1991-174)requires preparation of a detailed traffic study for any project with the potential to generate 20 or more additional AM or PM peak hour trips.The KHA study estimated the project's trip generation on weekdays and weekends and compared them to trip generation levels that could be expected from either a general office building or retail shopping center.On weekdays,the proposed police services facility would generate 15 trips during the AM peak period and 20 trips during the PM peak period.When compared to an office building,the project would generate 2 more trips during the AM peak period and 7 more trips during the PM peak period.When compared to a shopping center,the project would be generate 6 more trips during the AM peak period and 12 fewer trips during the PM peak period. MAy,2007 10 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -Los GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY On weekends,the project would generate 10 trips during the Saturday peak period and 22 trips during off- peak periods.When compared to an office building,the project would generate 6 more trips during the Saturday peak period.When compared to a shopping center,the project would be generate 34 fewer trips during the Saturday peak period. Intersection Service Level Operation.The KHA study evaluated the project's impact on the two adjacent signalized Los Gatos Boulevard intersections at Blossom Hill Road and Chirco Drive.KHA determined that project-related traffic increases would add the equivalent of approximately 0.1 second of average delay at both intersections on weekdays.Therefore,the project would have a less-than-significant impact on surrounding roadway traffic conditions.On weekends,project-related traffic increases on Los Gatos Boulevard would be the equivalent of less than 0.1 percent of current traffic levels on this road (approximately 25,000 daily vehicles),which is considered less than significant. Project Access.There are currently two access driveways to the site:one on Los Gatos Boulevard and one on Camellia Terrace.The project would maintain the existing driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard at its current location but it would be widened from approximately 15 feet to 22 feet.The project would maintain the project driveway on Camellia Terrace at approximately the same location,although some minor modifications may be required.The driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard would serve as the primary access for the site,and would be used by personal vehicles of police department staff,patrol vehicles, public citizen vehicles,and others accessing the site.The site also proposes to install a secure gate on the Camellia Terrace driveway and it is the intention of the Police Department to primarily use the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway;the Camellia Terrace driveway access would only be utilized for emergency or special circumstances. The access driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard currently operates as a right-tum entry and right-turn exit only location because there is a landscaped concrete median that prohibits left-turning vehicles from entering or leaving the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway.Although no change in access is currently proposed at this driveway,the police department is considering the possibility of creating a cut in the existing median opposite the project driveway and signing this opening to allow use by emergency vehicles only.KHA evaluated this possibility and determined that the northbound left-tum bay at the Frank A venue/Los Gatos Boulevard intersection may need to be modified to accommodate this median cut. It should be noted that there are currently other site access options.Vehicles that exit the site using the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway and wish to travel south may use the Frank Avenue northbound left-turn bay and make a V-turn at the intersection to travel southbound.In addition,vehicles that enter the site from the north may travel slightly past the driveway location and make a V-tum at a southbound left turn at Placer Oaks Road.These turnaround locations may not be preferred but they do allow for relatively convenient and legal access (southern V-turn is approximately 500 feet away and northern V-turn is approximately 150 feet away)with no modifications to the existing roadway geometrics.Although these access conditions may not be ideal for emergency situations,patrol vehicles should be able to activate their emergency flashers and enter the traffic flow in a timely manner to make these turning movements. KHA recommends that the Police Department review the frequency of their need for emergency access to determine the best alternative for an access modification at this location.The need for a dedicated entry and exit to the proposed police services facility and potential design alternatives will be considered during the Conditional Vse Permit review process. Since police vehicles would be entering and leaving site driveways to respond to emergency calls, adequate sight distance and driveway access should be maintained to minimize ensure timely response of police officers.The following measures will be implemented to maintain access and minimize safety hazards: MAy,2007 11 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION -Los GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY MITIGATION:At least one vehicle on-street parking space will be removed on the south side of each driveway to increase sight distance for vehicles entering and exiting the access locations on Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace.A parking space of at least 25 feet will be removed immediately adjacent to the intersection and the curb painted red to prohibit parking. MITIGATION:A "KEEP CLEAR"legend and stop line will be installed on Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace at the project driveway locations to help prevent vehicles from blocking the intersection during peak traffic periods or other congested conditions. MITIGATION MONITORING:The Community Development and Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Departments win be responsible for ensuring the above recommendations are incorporated into the Conditional Use Permit and properly implemented during construction. Parking.The proposed site plan indicates 46 parking spaces are proposed for Police Department staff (including one handicap accessible space),eight parking spaces are proposed for utility vehicles and motorcycle parking,and seven public parking spaces (including one handicap accessible parking space). The 46 vehicle spaces and eight motorcycle spaces are located within a secured parking area that is accessed via the parking lot located near Los Gatos Boulevard as well as the rear entrance ~to the property from Camellia Terrace.A preliminary evaluation of the changing parking demand throughout the day shows that the available parking spaces in the secured parking area should be sufficient to meet the needs of the police department.Although the seven public parking spaces is relatively limited,Town staff have indicated that the proposed police services facility is not intended to be a the primary location for the public to do business with the Police Department.Therefore,the seven proposed parking spaces are expected to adequately meet the demand for public parking at the project site. Pedestrian and Bicycle Access.In general,no pedestrian or bicycle access issues were identified with the site or its frontage with Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace.The Police Department may consider the installation of a bike rack for its staff who may wish to ride their bike to work.Since the proposed police services facility is not intended to serve as a primary location for interacting with public citizens it may not be necessary to provide bike parking for the public.However,if a bike rack is provided for Police Department staff and it is located near the front entrance to the facility it could accessible to public citizens as well,but typically it is recommended that these bike racks be located in the most secure areas to prevent vandalism or theft. 16.Utilities and Service Systems:Utilities are currently developed on the project site and within the existing building.The proposed project will be subject to formal plan review by the Fire Department (induding adequacy of fire flows,emergency access,etc.)as part of the Conditional Use Permit review process.Other utilities (sewer,water,electrical,gas,and telephone facilities)will be upgraded as necessary. Copies of the Initial Study used to make the above recommendation are on file and available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Town Community Development Department,110 East Main Street,Los Gatos,Califo '. Bud N.Lortz, Director of Community e~l-GP.:ment MAY,2007 12 J I / (,<~ INITIAL STUDY Los GATOS -MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY 15900 Los GATOS BOULEVARD Los GATOS,CALIFORNIA PREPARED FOR TOWN OF Los GATOS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 110 E.MAIN STREET Los GATOS,CA 95030 MAy 2007 PREPARED BY GEIER &GEIER CONSULTING,INC. P.O.Box 5054 BERKELEY,CA 94705-5054 510/644-2535 TOWN OF Los GATOS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1.Project Title:Los Gatos -'Monte Sereno Police Services Facility 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard 2.Lead Agency Name and Address:Town of Los Gatos Community Development Department 110 East Main Street Los Gatos,CA 95031 3.Contact Person and Phone Number:Curtis Banks,408/354-6807 4.Project Location:15900 Los Gatos Boulevard 5.Property Owner:Verizon Portfolio Management 750 Canyon Drive Coppell,Texas 75019 6.General Plan Designation:Mixed Use Commercial 7.Zoning:CR,RestrictedHighway Commercial 8.Description of Project:The Town of Los Gatos proposes to acquire a 1.09-acre parcel (47,613 square feet),located at 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard (Figure 1).The parcel extends between Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace,and is located approximately 600 feet north of Blossom Hill Road. The project parcel is developed with an existing 9,238-square-foot,single-story building,paved parking areas east and north of this building,and landscaping along the project boundaries.. The preliminary development concept for the proposed police services facility is presented as Figure 2.The interior of the existing building would be remodeled to accommodate police operations,which will include community meeting room,lobby,offices,lockers,evidence storage,fitness room,and holding cells.There are proposed to be two building additions on the southeast side of the building to provide a vehicle sally port and corridor with various equipment rooms (1,557 square feet).The existing building with building additions would result in a total building area of 10,795 square feet. In addition to interior remodeling,the project would also include:(1)expansion of the existing parking lot by addition of a new parking lot in the area immediately east and northeast of the existing building;(2)reconfiguration ofthe existing parking lot;(3)addition of an emergency generator in the parking lot located east of the building;and (4)addition of air conditioning equipment on the roof and in the basement.The parking lot located east of the existing building would be a secure parking lot (gated)with 46 spaces (46 secure parking spa~es for cars and 8 motorcycle spaces).A public parking lot with 7 spaces would be located north of the building. MAy 2007 1 PROJECT LOCATION FIGURE 1 @LOS GATOS -MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY A NOSCALE N .--~~. PROPOSED SITE PLAN FIGURE 2 May 14.2007 Los Gatos -Monte Sereno Police Operations Building Concept Site Plan Option A ~ CO CI) Eo i!1 -J @ Los GATOS -MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY iP.Ii~_~"'.!Existing Building: Building Addition: Total: o 8'16'32' ...-! 9,238 G.S.F. 1,557 G.S.F. 10,795 G.S.F. N ([) DRAFT fl l!! ~ ,fg Qi E c'3 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLlCE SERVICES FACILITY Police operations at the project site would occur seven days,24 hours per day.On weekdays,there would be three work shifts (6 a.m.to 4 p.m.;3 p.m.to 1 a.m.;and 9 p.m.to 7 a.m.)with five to seven patrol officers per shift.On weekdays,there would be four additional personnel at this building between 7 a.m.and 5 p.m.and a community service officer between 8 a.m.and 12 p.m.On weekends, there would be two work shifts (7 a.m.to 7 p.m.and 7 p.m.to 7 a.m.)with six officers per shift.The overlap in personnel during shift changes would result in a peak parking demand of 30 parking spaces (13 officer,14 patrol,and 3 captain/evidence personnel). .The project site currently has one driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard and one driveway on Camellia Terrace.There are two additional driveways on Camellia Terrace associated with the contiguous Verizon parcel,and an existing access drive extends along the north side of the Verizon building, connecting this driveway on Camellia Terrace with the project's driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard. The project would maintain both existing driveways at their current locations,but the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway would be widened from approximately 15 feet to 22 feet. 9.Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:The project site is comprised of approximately 1.09 acres (47,613 square feet)located on the east side of Los Gatos Boulevard between Blossom Hill Road and Los Gatos-Almaden Road.The project parcel is developed with an existing 9,238-square-foot,single- story building,paved parking areas east and north of this building,and landscaping along the project boundaries. The project site is bounded on the west by Los Gatos Boulevard,on the east by Camellia Terrace,on the north by single-family residences and a Verizon telephone equipment facility,and on the south by the Rite Aid Drug Store.Two single-family residences located at thewest end of Oleander Avenue adjoin the northwestern boundary of the project site.Masonry and wood fencing as well as mature landscape trees are located along the northern project boundary.Landscape trees and a chain link fence extend along the southern project boundary. 10.Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g.,permits,financing approval,or participation agreements):None. Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact"as indicated by the checklist on the following pages: Aesthetics Agriculture Resources Air Quality X Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology/Soils Hazards &Hazardous Materials Hydrology/Water Quality Land Use/Planning Mineral Resources X Noise Population/Housing Public Services Recreation X Transportation/Traffic Utilities/Service Systems Mandatory Findings of Significance MAy,2007 4 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Determination:(to be Completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment,and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, X there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent.A MITIGATED NEGATIVE .DECLARATION win be pre ared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact"or "potentially significant unless mitigated"impact on the environment,but at least one effect 1)has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,and 2)has been addressed by mitigation measures basedon the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets.An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a)have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards,and (b)have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION,including revisions or mitigation meas t are i 0 on t 0 osed project,nothing further is required. / ~/I~;2Y7 Bud N.Lortz,Director of Community Development Date 11AY,2007 5 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Evaluation of Environmental Impacts Issues: Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact I.Aesthetics -Would the project: a)Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?X b)Substantially damage scenic resources,including,but not limited to,trees,rock outcroppings,and historic buildings Xwithinastatescenichighway? c)Substantially degrade the existing visual character or Xqualityofthesiteanditssurroundings? d)Create a new source of substantial light or glare which Xwouldadverselyaffectdayornighttimeviewsinthearea? The existing building on the project parcel is a single-story building.With the proposed project,the exterior of the west side of this building would remain generally unchanged except for possible architectural enhancements and addition of two small air conditioning units on the roof (with visual screening provided as necessary).Landscaping would also remain generally unchanged except for removal of some landscaping south of the exi$ting driveway to accommodate proposed widening of this driveway from approximately 15 feet to 22 feet.Such e~terior building modifications would not significantly alter views of the building fro lll LOs·Ga:to§/Bo-q\ev~d.Th,e.,proppsed parking lot northeast of the building would be visible from Los Gatos Boulevard,butfueseviewswould be obscured by landscaping that is proposed in the area north of the building and west of the parking lot.Proposed building additions and parking lot changes on the east side of the building would not be visible from Los Gatos Boulevard. The east side of the building and parking lot are currently visible from Camellia Terrace.While the proposed building additions,emergency generator,and parking lot reconfiguration could be visible from this street,views of these facilities would be obscured or screened by fencing and proposed landscaping along the eastern project boundary. The project site is located within the plan area for the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan.The Plan provides direction and guidelines for overall development and improvements along Los Gatos Boulevard.In addition to the Plan,the Town has adopted the Los Gatos Boulevard Design Standards,which include specific recommendations for the architectural treatment,organization,and mix of buildings and open space in the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan area.The Los Gatos Boulevard Plan Design Standards emphasize the following: •Location of parking in the rear and location of buildings adjacent to the street (so that buildings,not parking lots,are seen along Los Gatos Boulevard). •Staggering of buildings along the Los Gatos Boulevard frontage to avoid a tunnel effect. •Articulation of facades to minimize building mass. •Framing rather than blocking scenic views. •Designing a development to fit a site's natural conditions. •Provision of landscape elements in parking areas. MAy,2007 6 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY •Location of loading and service areas away from the street. •Provision of defined pedestrian paths through large parking areas and pedestrian entries from the front as well as the rear sides which face the parking lot. The proposed project would generally conform to the Los Gatos Boulevard Design Standards.Most of the parking lot is located behind the existing building so views from Los Gatos Boulevard are primarily of the building and proposed Hmdscaping would obscure views of the portion of the parking lot located north of the building.Architectural enhancements that may be provided on the building could help articulate the west fas;ade of this building.Except for two small building additions on the east side of the building,no major changes to the exterior of the building would occur;therefore,no change in distant or views from sfuiounding areas would be expected.Loading and service areas associated with the proposed use would occur on the east side of the building,away from Los Gatos Boulevard.Walkways would be added on the north side of the building,providing pedestrian access to the building's public entrance from the sidewalk on Los Gatos Boulevard and the public parking lot located along the northern project boundary. The proposed building could add nighttime lighting on the project site and in the parking lot.While lighting changes are not specified in the proposed building concept,specific lighting design would be evaluated as part of the Conditional Use Permit review process.To reduce the potential for disturbance due to nighttime lighting,the project will need to satisfy Town Code Section 29.10.09035,which prohibits the production of direct or reflected glare (such as that produced by floodlight onto any area outside the project boundary). Potentially Significant Potentially hnpact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact hnpact II.Agriculture Resources -Would the project: " a)Convert Prime Farmland,Unique Farmland,or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland),as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and XMonitoringProgramoftheCaliforniaResourcesAgency, to non-agricultural use? b)Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,or a XWilliamsonActcontract? c)Involve other changes in the eXisting environment which, due to their location or'nature,could result in conversion of X Farmland,to non-agricultural use? The l.09-acre site is not in agricultural use and has no agricultural potential due to its small size,location; and currently developed condition.Therefore,the project would not adversely affect any existing agricultural resources or operations.Since the properties surrounding the project site are developed with commercial and residential uses,the proposed project would not adversely affect other agricultural properties or result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use. III.Air Quality -Would the project: a)Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable Xairqualityplan? b)Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially Xtoanexistingorprojectedairqualityviolation? MAy,2007 7 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact C)Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air X quality standard (including releasing emissions,which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d)Expose sensitive receptors to substantial poliutant Xconcentrations? e)Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number Xofpeople? Since the project would relocate existing police operations from one location in Los Gatos to another location in the same community,there would be no net new air emissions contributions to the air basin associated with project-related traffic.Therefore,the project would be consistent with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's (BAAQMD)most recently adopted regional air quality plan,the Bay Area 2005 Ozone Strategy (BAOS). The San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin is classified by the BAAQMD as non-attainment for ozone and inhalable particulates (PMlO).Although the proposed building would result in a net traffic increase of 2 trips during the AM peak period and 7 trips during the PM peak period at the project site,these trips are already generated by existing police operations at Town Hall.Therefore,the proposed relocation of police services would not generate new air emissions and would not contribute to regional non-attainment of criteria pollutants. Adjacent residential uses are considered to be sensitive receptors.Proposed grading activities would generate short-term emissions of criteria pollutants,including suspended and inhalable particulate matter and equipment exhaust emissions.The project parcel is 1.09 acre,but project construction would result in surface disturbance of less than one acre.The BAAQMD does not require quantification of construction .emissions,but considers any project's construction-related impacts to be less than significant if required dust-control measures are implemented.The Town's standard dust control conditions require implementation of the BAAQMD's standard dust control measures (required on sites of three acres or less),which would mitigate the project's construction-related air quality impacts to a less-than-significant level. IV.Biological Resources -Would the project: a)Have a substantial adverse effect,either directly or through habitat modifications,on any species identified as a candidate,sensitive,or special status species in local or Xregionalplans,policies,or regulations,or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service? b)Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans,policies,regulations or by the California X Department of Fish and Game or U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service? MAy,2007 8 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact C)Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including,but not limited to,marsh,vernal pool,coastal,X etc.)through direct removal,filling,hydrological interruption, or other means? d)Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with Xestablishednativeresidentormigratorywildlifecorridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e)Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources,such as a tree preservation policy or X ordinance? f)Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,Natural Community Conservation Plan,Xorotherapprovedlocal,regional,or state habitat conservation plan? The project site consists of an existing building,parking lot,access driveway,and landscaped area along Los Gatos Boulevard from previous commercial use of the property.Vegetation on the site consists of landscape trees,shrubs,and groundcover along the western perimeter of the property,and in landscape islands throughout the parking lot in the southeastern part of the site.Trees (primarily American sweetgum)along the southern boundary of the site serve as a screening element for the adjacent commercial properties.The six street trees planted along Los Gatos Boulevard as well as those in the parking lot landscape islands are Raywood ash trees.The habitat value of site vegetation is limited to urban-adapted species. Policy O.P.3.3 of the Open Space Element of the Los Gatos General Plan emphasizes preservation of public and private landscaping along Town streets.The Los Gatos Tree Protection Ordinance states that the preferred tree replacement is two or more trees of a species and size designated by the Director of the Parks and Public Works Department.Tree replacement requirements are based on canopy size,which is defined in Table 3-1 of the Ordinance,Tree Canopy -Replacement Standard.Tree canopy replacement requirements range from two to six 24-inch box size trees or two 36-inch and/or 48-inch box size trees, depending on the canopy size of the tree to be removed. The Town's consulting arborist,Arbor Resources (AR),completed an arboricultural survey for the proposed proj ect in May 2007,1 and this study is available for review at the Los Gatos Community Development Department.The AR survey identified a total of 44 trees of eight various species that could be affected by the proposed project.Of these 44 trees,eight are within the public right-of-way and two are sufficiently close on properties adjoining the site as to be vulnerable to potential damage during development (Section 29.10.0995(B)of the Town's Municipal Code].The 44 trees listed in the inventory include 43 Protected Trees (trees with a trunk diameter offour inches or greater);Tree #32 is comprised of 13 small privets situated along the neighboring southern building and is in a row of other smaller privets that constitute non-Ordinance sized trees. Of the 44 trees on the site,the proposed parking lot configuration would subject the following ten trees to removal:#21-28,30 and 31.Except for #30,all are Raywood ash that have either died or can be expected MAy,2007 9 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY to die in the near future.Tree #30 is a camphor tree that contains significant branch dieback throughout its canopy.Based on this information,AR concludes that the loss of these ten trees would be insignificant and the project would comply with the Town's Ordinance. The proposed building design would require the removal of Tree #1.This is a 10.5-inch diameter southern magnolia that appears in overall good condition.However,recent damage to the bark has occurred during demolition work and,consequently,AR advises against the relocation of this tree.Rather, replacement trees should be planted to mitigate its loss.Replacement trees to mitigate the loss of trees removed,shall,pursuant to Section 29.10.0985 of the Town Code,be determined by the Parks and Public Warks Department. Trees #17 and 29 would sustain root damage with implementation of the driveway and parking lot reconfiguration.Provided the work is performed according to AR recommendations (see Attachment 1), the potential impacts would be reduced to less than significant. The Town will implement the fo1l6wing measures to reduce impacts on trees to be retained and adequately replace trees to be removed: 1.All of the 26 recommendations made by Arbor Resources (May 4,2007)will be implemented to eliminate or minimize the construction-related impacts on the trees to be retained.Recommendations are listed under Section 5.0,Recommendations,of the arborist's report.These include nine recommendations under the Design Guidelines section addressing tree location mapping,protective fencing,building setback,trenching,drainage facilities,and irrigation plans.The report also provides 17 recommendations for Protection Measures before and during construction, encompassing fencing,removal ofhardscape,demolition,work within tree canopies,etc.The report's recommendations are included as Attachment 1. Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact V.Cultural Resources -Would the project: a)Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a Xhistoricalresourceasdefinedin15064.5? b)Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of Xanarchaeologicalresourcepursuantto15064.5? c)Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological Xresourceorsiteoruniquegeologicfeature? d)Disturb any human remains,including those interred Xoutsideofformalcemeteries? Project implementation would involve minor surface disturbance to accommodate the two building additions (1,557 square feet)and parking lot expansion/reconfiguration.Since no major excavation would be required and the site is located away from Los Gatos Creek,the potential for encountering cultural resources would be very low.The existing building is not historic (constructed in 1965)and therefore,the project would have no impact on any historic resources. MAy,2007 10 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Potential!y Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Imnact Incomorated Imnact Impact VI.Geology and Soils -Would the project expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects,including the risk ofloss,injury,or death involving: a)Rupture of a known earthquake fault,as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other X substantial evidence of a known fault?Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. b)Strong seismic ground shaking?X c)Seismic-related ground failure,including liquefaction?X d)Landslides?X e)Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?X f)Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable,or that would become unstable as a result of the project,and Xpotentiallyresultinon-or off-site landslide,lateral spreading,subsidence,liquefaction or collapse? g)Be located on expansive soil,as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994),creating substantial X risks to life or property? h)Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems Xwheresewersarenotavailableforthedisposalofwaste water? A review of the Town's hazards maps2 indicates that the project site has a moderate shrink-swell potential,very low potential for liquefaction,moderate potential for fault rupture,and moderate potential for seismic shaking.Due to the site's relatively level topography,no erosion,slope stability,or debris flow hazards were identified for the site.The Town's Fault Map indicates that there are no known faults traversing the site.However,lineation indicative of a potential fault zone is located approximately 400 feet to the northwest of the project site.3 At a minimum,the existing building would be expected to be subject to strong groundshaking during its design life.However,it should be noted that most of the Bay Area as well as surrounding development are subject to groundshaking hazards.In order to assess the structural adequacy of the existing building for earthquake and gravity loads and use as a police substation,the Town retained Hohbach-Lewin,Inc. (HL),a structural engineering consultant,to evaluate the structural condition of the building.The HL report indicates that the existing 1965 structure is a cast-in-place concrete shear wall building with concrete roof slab supported on steel wide flange beams.The roof slab appears to have been intended as a future second floor.The HL report states that the roof and walls of the main structure form a concrete box that provides a large amount of resistance to seismic loads.However,the rear wing of the building is constructed of metal deck with metal stud walls on two sides.Consequently,the rear wing of the building is more flexible than the main structure and could experience some structural damage in a moderate to large earthquake.The HL report concludes that the existing structure would be appropriate for its proposed use as a police substation,and with some minor seismic retrofits would provide good seismic MAy,2007 11 INITIAL STUDY -LOS GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY safety in the event of a moderate to large earthquake.Since the Town proposes to implement all seismic retrofit recommendations of the HL report,any potentially significant seismic impacts would be reduced to a less-than-significant level. The Town will prepare a soil engineering report to address any soil engineering constraints in the areas proposed for new development.This report will be prepared during the building permit process.Proposed implementation of recommendations made in this report will reduce any potential soil engineering constraints to a less-than-significant level. Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No ImDact Incorporated Impact Impact VII.Hazards and Hazardons Materials -Would the project: a)Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport,use,or disposal of hazardous X materials? b)Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident Xconditionsinvolvingthereleaseofhazardousmaterialsinto the environment? c)Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,substances,or waste within one-X quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d)Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government XCodeSection65962.5 and,as a result,would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e)For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project X result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f)For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or X working in the project area? g)Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation X plan? h)Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,including where Xwildlandsareadjacenttourbanizedareasorwhere residences are intermixed with wildlands? A Phase One Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)was prepared for the project site by ENGEO,Inc.in April 20074 and this study is available for review at the Los Gatos Community Development Department. The ESA included a review of local,state,tribal,and federal environmental records,standard historical MAY,2007 12 INITIAL STUDY -LoS GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY sources,aerial photographs,fire insurance maps,and physical setting sources,as well as a site reconnaissance.The ESA indicates that the project site was an orchard before being developed in 1957. The ESA did not find documentation or physical evidence of soil or groundwater impairments associated with the current or past use of the project site.A review of regulatory databases found no documentation of hazardous materials violations or discharges on the project site or within the appropriate search distances that would reasonably be expected to affect the project site.Therefore,the potential for encountering hazardous materials during project construction would be low. There was a 4,000-gallon diesel underground storage tank.(UST)on the adjacent Verizonproperty to the northeast,and this tank was removed in 1993.No contamination was detected beneath the tank,but contamination was detected where a small diesel spill occurred from the dispensing piping during tank and piping removal.The contaminated soils were removed and the case was closed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District in 1995.Subsequently,a new diesel UST was installed just east of the removed dispensing pipe trench to store diesel for a backup generator associated with the Verizon facility.In 2004, a 4,000-gallon diesel tank.UST,also on the Verizon property,was removed.No contamination was detected beneath the tank.A Tank Closure Report was submitted by Verizon to the Santa Clara Fire Protection District,but the District is unable to locate the closure letter.s However,soil samples done by the Town of Los Gatos and Verizon did not report any constituents above laboratory detection limits.6 The proposed project would include installation of an emergency generator,which would include a diesel fuel storage tank,to keep the facility operating during power outages.Safe use of diesel would be addressed through preparation and implementation of the legally-required hazardous materials business plan (in accordance with community right-to-know laws)and compliance with the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act. Potentially .-- Significant Potentially hnpact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No hnpact Incorporated hnpact Impact VIII.Hydrology and Water Quality -Would the project: a)Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge Xrequirements? b)Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interl"ere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g.,the production rate X of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support eXIsting land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c)Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,including through the alteration of the course of a Xstreamorriver,in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site? d)Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river,or substantially increase the rate or amount X of surl"ace runoff in a manner,which would result in flooding on-or off-site? MAy,2007 13 INITIAL STUDY -Los GAToS-MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact e)Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage Xsystemsorprovidesubstantialadditionalsourcesof polluted runoff? f)Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?X g)Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood X Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h)Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures,which Xwouldimpedeorredirectfloodflows? i)Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding,including flooding as a X result ofthe failure of a levee or dam? j)Inundation by seiche,tsunami,or mudflow?X According to the Los Gatos General Plan,the project site is located outside mapped 100-yearflood hazard areas.Approximately 79.5 percent (or 37,750 square feet)of the 1.09-acre project parcel is covered with the impervious surfaces of the site's building,asphalt parking lot,and driveway.Project development would result in replacement or reconfiguration of impervious surfaces associated with proposed driveways,parking,sidewalks,and building area.There would be no net increase in impervious surfaces on the project site ~S a result of the project. Presentl y,storm runoff flows on the project site discharge as sheet flow to Camellia Terrace,east of the property.Camellia Terrace in the project vicinity drains to Lilac Way,and Lilac drains eastward to Cherry Blossom Lane.Neither Camellia Terrace nor Lilac Way has storm drain facilities.Storm drain facilities in Cherry Blossom Lane collect runoff from Lilac Way and convey flows to Ross Creek via facilities in Blossom Hill Road.Since the proposed project would result in a slight reduction of total impervious surfaces through additional landscape area on the site,storm runoff volumes from the project site would be reduced and this would be a beneficial impact of the project. New,more stringent water quality regulations of the Clean Water Act have recently been triggered because the NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System)permit program has failed to protect beneficial uses of Santa Clara County's creeks and the South San Francisco Bay,as evidenced by such observations as violations of ambient water quality criteria,high concentrations of toxic substances, and fish consumption health advisories.These new regulations require that all discharges shall comply with Provision C.3,New and Redevelopment Performance Standards of Order No.01-024 of the NPDES permit program. The project site is located within the Los Gatos Creek watershed and runoff from the site ultimately discharges into Los Gatos Creek (west of the site)and eventually into the Bay.Los Gatos Creek is on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d)List of Water Quality Limited Segments due to the presence of diazinon, a pesticide,and its primary source is identified as urban runoff and storm drains.Best Management Practices (BMPs)outlined by the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program MAy,2007 14 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY (SCVURPPP)for treatment control of pesticides are bioretention,infiltration,and media filter with adsorption/absorption as the removal process. During project operation,surface runoff from the site would be expected to carry typical urban pollutants generated by parking lots,building surfaces,and landscape areas.As a condition of project approval,the Town will prepare and implement interim and final erosion control plans as well as non-point source pollution prevention measures such as installation offiltration devices or use of bio-swales. Implementation of such measures would reduce potential water quality impacts to a less-than-significant level. The proposed project would involve removal and replacement of less than 10,000 square feet of impervious surfaces and thus would not be subject to C.3 requirements.Since the area of disturbance would involve less than one acre,a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)would not be required. Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact IX.Land Use and Planning -Would the project: a)Physically divide an established community?X b)Conflict with any applicable land use plan,policy,or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including,but not limited to the general plan,specific Xplan,local coastal program,or zoning ordinance)adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental -, effect? c)Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or Xnaturalcommunityconservationplan? The site is currently developed with an existing commercial building,paved parking lot,driveway,and landscaping.The project parcel is currently designated by the existing General Plan as "CR,Mixed Use Commercial,"while the site is zoned "CR,Restricted Highway Commercial."The CR General Plan designation allows for "a mixture of retail,office,residential in a mixed use setting,along with lodging, service,auto related businesses,non-manufacturing industrial uses,recreational uses and restaurants." The CH zone allows retailing,office,service business,and limited manufacturing uses. The Town proposes to use the project site as a police substation under a conditional use permit for a public building providing community services.Section 29.20.180,Conditional Use Permits,of the Los Gatos Town Code Zoning Regulations states: "there are uses which can be specified for each zone which,in practically all instances,will be mutually compatible.In addition,there are other uses which might be compatible with ordinarily allowed uses if properly located and regulated.These are called conditional uses.They are listed in Section 29.20.185." Section 29.20.185 presents a table of conditional uses for all zones identified by the Town's zoning regulations.Under Item (2)a of the Table,Community Services,a public building for police services is listed as a conditionally permitted use in all zones but one,RMR (Mobile Rome Residential). MAy,2007 15 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Consequently,the proposed police substation would be a conditionally permitted use under the project site's existing zoning district of CR. The project vicinity is comprised of a mix of commercial,office,and residential uses.Adjacent parcels to the south of the project site and to the west across and also fronting on Los Gatos Boulevard are currently in commercial use;residential development adjoins the project site to the north and east.The existing police services use would be consistent with this mix of uses (as defined by the Zoning Ordinance), particularly with the adjacent commercial buildings to the south and west. In 1997,the Town completed the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan,which presents the Town's vision for the development of the Los Gatos Boulevard corridor.The Plan provides land use goals and guidelines for the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan area,which includes the project site.While the Plan does not include specific direction for land use at the project site,the project proposes to support the Plan's identified land use goals through:1)the provision of a dependable source of income,employment,goods,and services, and 2)encourage a mixture of uses along Los Gatos Boulevard that are compatible with surrounding uses. The proposed police substation would be consistent with existing commercial uses adjoining the site to the south and west.The project attempts to minimize adverse impacts on the adjacent residential uses to the north through a design that retains the existing configuration of access and parking for the proposed use.While Policy IV.D.6 of the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan applies to new development,the proposed project attempts to comply with policy through the maintenance of existing access and parking facilities. Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation.Significant No Impact Incorporated Imnact Imnact X.Mineral Resources -Would the project: a)Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the X residents of the state? b)Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general X plan,specific plan or other land use plan? The Los Gatos General Plan does not identify any regionally or locally-important mineral resources on the project site or in its vicinity. XI.Noise -Would the project result in: a)Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or X noise ordinance,or applicable standards of other agencies? b)Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive Xgroundbomevibrationorgroundbomenoiselevels? c)A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the X project? d)A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing X without the project? MAy,2007 16 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Issues (and Supporting Information Sources) e)For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f)For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project expose people residing or working in the project .,,.p.,to 've noise levels? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant Impact No Impact x x Project Construction.Project construction would result in temporary short-term noise increases due to the operation of heavy equipment.Construction noise sources range from about 76 to 85 dBA at 50 feet for most types of construction equipment with slightly higher levels of about 88 to 91 dBA at 50 feet for certain types of earthmoving and impact equipment.If noise controls are installed on construction equipment,the noise levels could be reduced by 1 to 16 dBA,depending on the type of equipment.The potential for construction-related noise increases to adversely affect nearby residential receptors would depend on the location and proximity of construction activities to these receptors. The Town Noise Ordinance (Chapter 16)restricts construction activities to the hours of 8:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m.on weekdays and 9:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.on weekends and holidays.This ordinance also limits noise generation to 85 dBA at the property line or 85 dBA at 25 feet.Since the project involves mostly interior remodeling of the existing building on the site,exterior construction activities would be limited to the two·' new building additions on the southeast portion of the building,installation of an emergency generator and roof-top air conditioning units,possible exterior architectural enhancements,parking lot/driveway improvements,and landscape replacement.Such limited exterior construction activities would be shortjn duration in the portions of the project site closest to adjacent residences to the north and east.Therefore,it is expected that construction noise impacts on adjacent residences could be maintained at 1ess-than- significant levels with proper implementation of Town Noise Ordinance restrictions. Project Operation.A detailed noise study was prepared by Edward L.Pack Associates,Inc.(EPA)in May 2007,and this report is included as Attachment 2.As part of this study,noise measurements were taken at the existing northern and eastern property boundaries.Noise measurements indicate that existing average ambient noise levels adjacent to Oleander Avenue residences to the north (190 feet from the Los Gatos Boulevard centerline)range between 42 and 60 dBA.Noise levels at Camellia Terrace residences to the east (at Lilac Way)range between 51 and 69 dBA. The EPA study estimated potential noise increases associated with proposed police operations based on measurements taken at the existing police station of:police and public car doors closing,engines starting, engines idling;operation of walkie talkies;loud detainee;shotgun racking;and police dog barking. Maximum instantaneous noise levels for each of these noise events ranged from 55 to 90 dBA at distances ranging between four and 25 feet (see Table II of Attachment 2 for more detail).When these measured noise levels are adjusted for the estimated distance between these sources and the property boundaries,estimated maximum noise levels from these sources range from 27 to 69 dBA at the northern property boundary and 27 and 66 dBA at the eastern property boundary.In addition,noise levels were estimated for the types and sizes of emergency generator and air conditioning units that are expected to be used at the site.Adjusting for distance,the emergency generator is estimated to generate noise levels of 53 dBA to 48 dBA at the closest residences to the north and east.Proposed rooftop air conditioners are -MAy,2007 17 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY estimated to generate noise levels of 36 dBA at the nearest residences to the north and 27 dBA at the nearest residences to the east.When the Los Gatos Noise Ordinance noise limits are applied to the project site,the ordinance noise limits range between 54 and 70 dBA depending on the time of day and day of the week.The noise source significance criterion applied in this analysis is the most restrictive,nighttime limit of 54 dBA because the proposed police operations facility would operate 24 hours per day,seven days per week.When the project's estimated noise levels are compared to the noise ordinance limits, maximum noise levels associated with most police activities (including the emergency generator and air conditioning units)would not exceed ordinance limits except when car doors close or police dogs bark at night (10 p.m.to 6 a.m.).Maximum noise levels associated with these activities could exceed the ordinance limit by 1 to 8 dBA from cars parking in the northern public parking lot (adjacent to t.1J.e northern project boundary)and 15 dBA if the canine unit dog barks in the secure parking spaces closest to the northern project boundary or Camellia Terrace.Residences on Oleander Avenue that would be affected by such noise are those with rear yards located within 45 feet of the public parking area. The Town will implement the following measures to achieve compliance with 54-dBA nighttime limit of the Los Gatos Noise Ordinance and reduce the project's noise impacts to a less-than-significant level: 2.The canine unit dogs will be loaded and unloaded at the staff entry area adjacent to the proposed sally port.The dogs will be instructed to refrainfrom barking while on the site. 3.Any potentially unruly detainees will be loaded and unloaded within the proposed sally port. 4.One of the following two alternatives will be implemented to reduce noise levels along~t=h=e-,-"n=o,--"rt=h=er,--,n,,---_ project boundary: a.An II-foot high acoustically-effective barrier will be constructed along the northern property boundary (contiguous to Oleander Avenue residences).To control flanking noise,this barrier will be continued along the easterly boundary for a distance of 15 feet and at a height of 8 feet.The barrier height is in reference to the nearest parking space ground elevation.Barrier location and height is shown on Figure 1 of Attachment 2. b.Parking will not be allowed within 50 feet ofthe northern property boundary between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. 5.Both of the following measures will be implemented to reduce noise levels along the eastern property boundary,adjacent to Camellia Terrace: a.A solid gate will be constructed across the driveway on Camellia Terrace.The gate may be a motor-driven rolling type,constructed of wood to match the associatedfencing. b.The Camellia Terrace driveway will be usedfor emergency (answering calls)only. The Los Gatos Noise Element also specifies a noise limit of 55 dBA DNC for residential uses.Based on noise measurements taken at the northern and eastern project boundaries,the 24~hour,time-weighted DNL noise level was calculated to be 57 to 58 dBA DNL.Noise levels at Camellia Terrace residences to the east (at Lilac Way)range between 51 and 69 dBA (Leq)and the 24-hour,time-weighted noise level was calculated to be 64 dBA DNL.When the above project-related individual noise events are accounted for over a 24-hour period (based on the proposed personnel levels,shift changes,etc.),the proposed police services facility is estimated to generate noise levels of approximately 44 dBA DNL at the northern property boundary and 49 dBA DNL at the eastern property boundary.Since both estimated noise levels would be substantially less than existing noise levels in both areas,project-related noise would not add to MAY,2007 18 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY the existing noise environment.Project-related noise levels also would be within the 55-dBA DNL noise limit specified in the Los Gatos Noise Element. Project implementation could result in occasional use of sirens in the project vicinity when patrol cars respond to emergency calls.At the police department's current location at Town Hall,sirens only need to be used leaving Town Hall a few times per month.With the proposed facility,responses to most calls would made by officers that are already out on patrol in the community.If a response to a call is made from the proposed facility,patrol cars would primarily exit via Los Gatos Boulevard.Vehicles that must exit via Camellia Terrace would use lights until they reach a major street to the extent feasible,unless sirens need to be used to ensure pUblic safety.Therefore,use of sirens in the vicinity of the proposed facility is expected to occur only occasionally and only in emergency situations.Such occasional use of sirens would not significantly increase existing ambient noise levels,but would likely be audible at any adjacent residences.Sirens are exempt from the Los Gatos Noise Ordinance.The Town will implement the following measure to minimize potential noise disturbance at adjacent or nearby residences: 6.Use of sirens will be limited in the adjacent residential neighborhood,particularly at night,unless absolutely necessary for public safety. Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XII.Population and Housing -Would the project: a)Induce substantial population growth in an area,either directly (for example,by proposing new homes and Xbusinesses)or indirectly (for example,through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b)Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? c)Displace substantial numbers of people,necessitating the Xconstructionofreplacementhousingelsewhere? The proposed project would not result in an increase in local population.The proposed police services would occupy an existing building located on the project site.The project would not be.considered growth-inducing,since the project would involve redevelopment of an existing developed parcel and the project would not extend roads or infrastructure to any adjacent properties.. XIII.Public Services - a)Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities,need for new or physically altered governmental facilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts,in order to maintain acceptable service ratios,response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection?X Police protection?X Schools?X J MAy,2007 19 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Parks?X Other public facilities?X Services are already provided to the project site as well as to adjacent commercial and residential uses.No significant increase in demand on public services are expected to be required for the proposed building since services are already provided to the existing structure on the site.Project implementation would improve police services by providing needed space for current police operations and holding cells that meet state code.Existing police operations currently have approximately 5,275 square feet of space at Town Hall,which was built in 1964 when the Town had a population of 9,000.Based on the current population in the Town of approximately 30,000 and the range of services provided by the police department,studies have shown that police operations require approximately 20,000 square feet. Currently the police dispatch operators are in a multi-purpose location with many distractions.There are no separate interview rooms for victims and suspects,or separate restrooms for victims,suspects,or staff. Suspect holding facilities are not in compliance with State Department of Corrections or Fire Code standards,and there is no secure space to store ammunition or evidence.Parking is inadequate for police vehicles,employees,and visitors.The proposed project will be subject to formal plan review by the Santa Clara County Fire Department as part of the Conditional Use Permit review process. XIV.Recreation - a)Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational Xfacilitiessuchthatsubstantialphysicaldeteriorationofthe facility would occur or be accelerated? b)Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities,Xwhichmighthaveanadversephysicaleffectonthe environment? The proposed project would not add new population to the area,and therefore would not increase the demand for recreational services. XV.Transportation/Traffic -Would the project: a)Cause an increase in traffic,which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e.,result in a substantial increase in either the number of X vehicle trips,the volume to capacity ratio on roads,or congestion at intersections)? b)Exceed,either individually or cumulatively,a level of service standard established by the county congestion X management agency for designated roads or highways? c)Result in a change in air traffic patterns,including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results X in substantial safety risks? MAy, 2007 20 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact d)Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections)or incompatible X uses (e.g.,farm equipment)? e)Result in inadequate emergency access?X f)Result in inadequate parking capacity?X g)Conflict with adopted policies,plans,or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g.,bus turnouts,X bicycle racks)? A detailed traffic study was completed by Kimley-Horn and Associates,Inc.(KHA)in May 2007 and this report is included as Attachment 3 (report appendices are available for review at the Town Community Development Department). Trip Generation.The Town's Traffic Impact Policy (Resolution 1991-174)requires preparation of a detailed traffic study for any project with the potential to generate 20 or more additional AM or PM peak hour trips.The KHA study estimated the project's trip generation on weekdays and weekends and compared them to trip generation levels that could be expected from either a general office building or retail shopping center.On weekdays,the proposed police services facility would generate 15 trips during the AM peak period and 20 trips during the PM peak period.When compared to an office building,the project would generate 2 more trips during the AM peak period and 7 more trips during the PM peak period.When compared to a shopping center,the project would be generate 6 more trips during the AM peak period and 12 fewer trips during the PM peak period. On weekends,the project would generate 10 trips during the Saturday peak period and 22 trips during off- peak periods.When compared to an office building,the project would generate 6 more trips during the Saturday peak period.When compared to a shopping center,the project would be generate 34 fewer trips during the Saturday peak period. Intersection Service Level Operation.The KHA study evaluated the project's impact on the two adjacent signalized Los Gatos Boulevard intersections at Blossom Hill Road and Chirco Drive.KHA determined that project-related traffic increases would add the equivalent of approximately 0.1 second of average delay at both intersections on weekdays.Therefore,the project would have a less-than-significant impact on surrounding roadway traffic conditions.On weekends,project-related traffic increases on Los Gatos Boulevard would be the equivalent of less than 0.1 percent of current traffic levels on this road (approximately 25,000 daily vehicles),which is considered less than significant. Project Access.There are currently two access driveways to the site:one on Los Gatos Boulevard and one on Camellia Terrace.The project would maintain the existing driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard at its current location but it would be widened from approximately 15 feet to 22 feet.The project would maintain the project driveway on Camellia Terrace at approximately the same location,although some minor modifications may be required.The driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard would serve as the primary access for the site,and would be used by personal vehicles of police department staff,patrol vehicles, public citizen vehicles,and others accessing the site.The site also proposes to install a secure gate on the Camellia Terrace driveway and it is the intention of the Police Department to primarily use the Los Gatos MAY,2007 21 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Boulevard driveway;the Camellia Terrace driveway access would only be utilized for emergency or special circumstances. The access driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard currently operates as a right-turn entry and right-turn exit only location because there is a landscaped concrete median that prohibits left-turning vehicles from entering or leaving the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway.Although no change in access is currently proposed at this driveway,the police department is considering the possibility of creating a cut in the existing median opposite the project driveway and signing this opening to allow use by emergency vehicles only.KHA evaluated this possibility and determined that the northbound left-turn bay at the Frank Avenue/Los Gatos Boulevard intersection may need to be modified to accommodate this media.TJ. cut. It should be noted that there are currently other site access options.Vehicles that exit the site using the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway and wish to travel south may use the Frank Avenue northbound left-turn bay and make a V-turn at the intersection to travel southbound.In addition,vehicles that enter the site from the north may travel slightly past the driveway location and make a V-turn at a southbound left turn at Placer Oaks Road.These turnaround locations may not be preferred but they do allow for relatively convenient and legal access (southern V-turn is approximately 500 feet away and northern V-turn is approximately 150 feet away)with no modifications to the existing roadway geometries.Although these access conditions may not be ideal for emergency situations,patrol vehicles should be able to activate their emergency flashers and enter the traffic flow in a timely manner to make these turning movements. KHA recommends that the Police Department review the frequency of their need for emergency access to determine the best alternative for an access modification at this location.The need for a dedicated entry and exit to the proposed police services facility and potential design alternatives will be considered during the Conditional Vse Permit review process. Since police vehicles would be entering and leaving site driveways to respond to emergency calls, adequate sight distance and driveway access should be maintained to minimize ensure timely response of police officers.The following measures will be implemented to maintain access and minimize safety hazards: 7.At least one vehicle on-street parking space will be removed on the south side ofeach driveway to increase sight distance for vehicles entering and exiting the access locations on Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace.A parking space ofat least 25 feet will be removed immediately adjacent to the intersection and the curb painted red to prohibit parking. 8.A "KEEP CLEAR"legend and stop line will be installed on Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace at the project driveway locations to help prevent vehicles from blocking the intersection during peak traffic periods or other congested conditions. Parking.The proposed site plan indicates 46 parking spaces are proposed for Police Department staff (including oile handicap accessible space),eight parking spaces are proposed for utility vehicles and motorcycle parking,and seven public parking spaces (including one handicap accessible parking space). The 46 vehicle spaces and eight motorcycle spaces are located within a secured parking area that is accessed via the parking lot located near Los Gatos Boulevard as well as the rear entrance to the property from Camellia Terrace.A preliminary evaluation of the changing parking demand throughout the day shows that the available parking spaces in the secured parking area should be sufficient to meet the needs of the police department.Although the seven public parking spaces is relatively limited,Town staff have indicated that the proposed police services facility is not intended to be a the primary location for the public to do business with the Police Department.Therefore,the seven proposed parking spaces are expected to adequately meet the demand for public parking at the project site. MAy,2007 22 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Pedestrian and Bicycle Access.In general,no pedestrian or bicycle access issues were identified with the site or its frontage with Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace.The Police Department may consider the installation of a bike rack for its staff who may wish to ride their bike to work.Since the proposed police services facility is not intended to serve as a primary location for interacting with public citizens it may not be necessary to provide bike parking for the public.However,if a bike rack is provided for Police Department staff and it is located near the front entrance to the facility it could accessible to public citizens as well,but typically it is recommended that these bike racks be located in the most secure areas to prevent vandalism or theft. Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XVI.Utilities and Service Systems -Would the project: a)Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the XapplicableRegionalWaterQualityControlBoard? b)Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing Xfacilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c)Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities,the Xconstructionofwhichcouldcausesignificant environmental effects? d)Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources,or are X new or expanded entitlements needed?·;it'<{ e)Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider,which serves or may serve the project that it has Xadequatecapacitytoservetheprojectsprojecteddemandin addition to the providers existing commitments? f)Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to Xaccommodatetheprojectssolidwastedisposalneeds? g)Comply with federal,state,and local statutes and Xregulationsrelatedtosolidwaste? Utilities are currently developed on the project site and within the existing building.The proposed project will be subject to formal plan review by the Fire Department (including adequacy of fire flows, emergency access,etc.)as part of the Conditional Use Permit review process.Other utilities (sewer, water,electrical,gas,and telephone facilities)will be upgraded as necessary. MAy,2007 23 INITIAL STUDY -Los GATOS-MoNTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY Potentially Significant Potentially Impact Unless Less Than Issues (and Supporting Information Sources)Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incoroorated Impact Impact XVII.Mandatory Findings of Significance - a)Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment,substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate Xaplantoranimalcommunity,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b)Does the project have impacts that are individually limited,but cumulatively considerable?("Cumulatively considerable"means that the incremental effects of a Xprojectareconsiderablewhenviewedinconnectionwith the effects of past projects,the effects of other current proj ects,and the effects of probable future projects)? c)Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings,either X directly or indirectly? MAy,2007 24 INITIAL STUDY -LOS GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE SERVICES FACILITY LIST OF SUPPORTING INFORMATION SOURCES (Indicated as endnotes under specific issues of Initial Study) 1 Arbor Resources,2007.A Tree Inventory and Review of the Proposed Site Improvements at 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard,Los Gatos,California.May 4. 2 Nolan Associates,1999.Draft Erosion Potential Map,Shrink-Swell Potential ofSoils,Slope Stability Hazard Map,Debris Flow Hazard Map,Liquefaction Hazard Zones Map,Seismic Shaking Hazards Map,Geologic Map,Fault Rupture Hazard Zones Map for the Town of Los Gatos General Plan Update.January 17. 3 Nolan Associates,1999.Draft Fault,Lineament &Coseismic Deformation Map for the Town of Los Gatos General Plan Update.January 17. 4 ENGEO,Inc.,2007.Phase One Environmental Site Assessment,15900 Los Gatos Boulevard,Los Gatos,California.April 27. 5 ATe Associates,Inc.,2007.Phase I Environmental Site Assessment,Verizon California Inc.,15900 Los Gatos Boulevard,Los Gatos,California 95032 (GLC CA09201B).April 17. 6 ENGEO,Inc.,2007.Phase One Environmental Site Assessment,15900 Los Gatos Boulevard,Los Gatos,California.April 27. 7 The DNL (Day-Night Level)rating is determined by the cumulative noise exposures occurring over a 24-hour day in terms of A-weighted sound energy.The 24-hour day is divided into two sub-periods for the DNL index (daytime:7 a.m.to 10 p.m.;nighttime:10 p.m.to 7 a.m.).A 10-dBA weighting factor is applied (added)to the noise levels occurring during the nighttime period to account for the greater sensitivity of people to noise during these hours. MAY,2007 25 I () ATTACHMENT 1 ARBOR RESOURCES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 15900 Los GATOS BOULEVARD Los GATOS,CALIFORNIA MAY 4,2007 ARBOR RESOURCES Professional Arboricultural Consulting &Tree Care A TREE INVENTORY AND REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 15900 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD LOS GATOS,CALIFORNIA Submitted to: Curtis Banks Community Development Department Town of Los Gatos 110 East Main Street Los Gatos,CA 95031 Prepared by: David L.Babby,RCA ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #399 ISA Certified Arborist #WE-4001A May 4,2007 P.O.Box 25295,San Mateo,California 94402 •Email:arborresources@comcast.net Phone:650.654.3351 •Fax:650.240.0777 •Licensed Contractor #796763 David L.Babby,Registered Consulting Arborist 4.0 REVIEW OF ANTICIPATED TREE IMPACTS May 4,2007 The proposed parking lot configuration subjects the following ten trees to removal:#21- 28,30 and 31.Except for #30,all are Raywood ash that have either died or can be expected to die in the near future.Tree #30 is a camphor tree that contains significant branch dieback throughout its canopy.Based on this information,I fmd their loss will be insignificant and strongly complies with the Town's Ordinance. Tree #1 requires removal to achieve the proposed building design.This is a 10.5-inch diameter southern magnolia that appears in overall good condition.However,recent damage to the bark has occurred during the demolition work,and consequently,I do not advise this tree be regarded as suitable enough to relocate.Rather,replacement trees should be installed to mitigate its loss. By implementation of the driveway and parking lot reconfiguration,trees #17 and 29 will sustain root damage.Provided the work is performed according to recommendations presented in the next section,I expect the impacts will be insignificant. 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS The recommendations presented within this section are based on plans reviewed and serve as guidelines to mitigate impacts to trees being retained and removed.They should be carefully followed and incorporated into project plans.Please note that they are subject to revision upon reviewing any additional or revised plans. 5.1 Design Guidelines 1.Each inventoried tree and assigned number should be added tothe plans.Additi'onally, the five missing trees (see Exhibit B)should be omitted from the plans. 2.The Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)should be regarded as the area that is within a radial distance from the trunk of ten times its diameter.Within the TPZ,all grading (soil 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard,Los Gatos Town ofLos Gatos Community Development Department Page 4 of9 David 1.Babby,Registered Consulting Arborist May 4,2007 cuts,fill and fmish-grading),trenching,and soil scraping should be avoided to the maximum extent possible.In areas where this is not feasible,the impacts should be reviewed to detennine whether the proposed work will adversely impact a tree's vigor and stability. 3.Replacement trees to mitigate the loss of trees removed,shall,pursuant to Section 29.10.0985 of the Town Code,be determined by the Parks and Public Works Department.All new trees shall be planted prior to fmal inspection,double-staked with rubber tree ties,irrigated with an automatic drip or bubbler system placed on the soil surface and not in a sleeve.Additionally,to achieve the greatest assurance of proper installation,all new trees shall be installed,including necessary irrigation,by an experienced state-licensed landscape contractor (or a professional tree company). 4.Per Section 29.10.1000(C.1)of the Ordinance,a copy of this report must be incorporated into the fmal set of project plans,titled Sheet(s)T-l,T-2,etc.(Tree Protection Instructions),and referenced on all site-related plans. 5.·The section of new driveway (including the paved surface,curb,gutter,forms and base materials)within the TPZ's of trees #17 thru 19 should be established entirely on top of existing soil grade with no more than a four-inch,vertical soil cut.This should also apply to any new walkway(s)or planters within a TPZ. 6.All new utilities and services should be routed outside the TPZ's.In the event this is not possible,I should be consulted for alternative installation methods. 7.The permanent and temporary drainage design,including downspouts,should not require water being discharged beneath the trees'canopies. 8.The proposed landscape design should conform to the following guidelines: a.Installation of plant material within a TPZ should be limited and planted at least five feet from the tnmks of existing trees. 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard,Los Gatos Town ofLos Gatos Community Development Department Page 50f9 David L.Babby,Registered Consulting Arborist May 4,2007 b.Irrigation should not spray within three feet from the trunks of existing trees and not be in contact with the trunks of new trees. c.In the event trenches for irrigation and/or lighting are required within a TPZ,they shall be installed in a radial direction to the tree's trunk.If irrigation trenches cannot be routed as such,the work may need to be performed using a pneumatic air device,such as an Air-Spade®,to avoid unnecessary root damage. d.Stones,mulch and fencing should not be placed against the tree's trunk.Plastic ground cover,tilling and bender board should also be avoided within a TPZ. 9.To achieve the greatest assurance of proper installation,all new trees shall be installed, including necessary irrigation,by an experienced and knowledgeable state-licensed landscape contractor.The work shall be performed to professional industry standards. 5.2 Protection Measures before and during Development 10.Prior to site demolition and clearing,an on-site,pre-construction meeting should be held between the project arborist 3 and contractor.The intent is to review trees being removed,procedures for digging beneath or near TPZs,protection fencing locations, staging areas,routes of access,cleanout pits,possible mulching,supplemental watering,demolition work,and any other required protection measures.All approved tree removals should be marked with paint (such as by an "X")prior to this meeting. 11.Tree protective fencing shall be installed prior to any demolition or construction (I suggest it be installed prior to any further demolition work at the site).Its placement and matelials should be prescribed and authorized by the project arborist,an be in conformance with Section 29.10.1005 of the Ordinance.The fencing must be maintained throughout development and at no time should it be opened or relocated without direct authorization by the project arborist. 3 The "project arborist"refers to me or another individual that is certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)and/or is a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists. 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard,Los Gatos Town olLos Gatos Community Development Department Page 6019 David 1.Babby,Registered Consulting Arborist May 4,2007 12.Unless otherwise approved,all construction activities must be conducted outside the designated-fenced areas (even after fencing is removed),to include,but not limited to, the following:demolition,stripping of topsoil,trenching,equipment cleaning, stockpiling/dumping of materials,and equipment/vehicle operation and parking. Additionally,signs,wires or other objects should not be attached to the trunks. 13.The following shall be displayed on 8.5-by II-inch signs (minimum)and attached to the fencing every 50 feet on the side facing construction activities:"WARNING- TREE PROTECTIVE ZONE -this fence shall not be removed.Violators are subject to a penalty according to Town Code 29.10.1025."These signs should be posted congruently with the installation of fencing. 14.The project arborist should also be informed of and,if necessary,monitor development activities authorized within a TPZ.Unless otherwise approved by the arborist,all work within a TPZ shall be manually performed (e.g.shovels and wheelbarrows)without the use of heavy equipment or tractors. 15.Horizontal soil cuts (i.e.overcut)should not exceed 12 inches beyond the insid,e edge of future curb proposed within tree #l7's TPZ.Horizontal soil cuts should also be avoided where the future curb will replace an existing curb within a TPZ. 16.Roots encountered with diameters of two inches and greater should be retained., protected,and reported to the proj ect arborist.The retention or removal of these roots will be at the discretion of the arborist.As a guideline,roots encountered at this size should be retained and,if necessary,tunneled beneath during trenching.Roots requiring removal with diameters smaller than this must be cleanly severed against the side of the soil cut or trench closest to the nearest trunk. 17.All existing,unused lines or pipes beneath the canopies of retained trees should be abandoned and cut off at existing soil grade (versus being dug up and causing subsequent root damage). 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard,Los Gatos Town ofLos Gatos Community Development Department Page 70f9 David 1.Babby,Registered Consulting Arborist May 4,2007 18.The removal ofhardscape within and near a TPZ should be performed in a manner that avoids excavating soil and roots during the process.All equipment used to perform the work should remain off unpaved areas beneath tree canopies.In the event that removal of any hardscape exposes roots exploiting the existing base course material,the base course should remain in place. 19.Great care must be taken by equipment operators to position their equipment to avoid the trunks and branches of trees.Where a conflict exists,pruning should occur to avoid damage from occurring. 20.The post locations of new fencing installed within a TPZ should be fIrst reviewed by the project arborist prior to digging.A post-hole digger should be used for digging the fIrst three feet below grade.In the event a root of two inches and greater in diameter is encountered during the process,the hole(s)shall be resituated. 21.Recommendations that are presented within Section 5.1 of this report and pertain to implementing the project plans should also be followed. 22.Throughout construction during the months of May thru October (or as deemed by the project arb orist),supplemental water shall be supplied to the retained trees.The methodology,frequency and amounts shall be prescribed by the project arborist. 23.The pruning and removal of trees shall be performed per ISA standards and by a licensed tree service company that has an ISA CertifIed Arborist in a supervisory role. All pruning work shall be performed under direction of the project arborist. 24.Any stump being removed within a TPZ shall occur using a stump grinder rather than being pulled up with an excavator or backhoe.This work can be performed by the tree service company performing the removals. 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard,Los Gatos Town ofLos Gatos Community Development Department Page 80f9 David 1.Babby,Registered Consulting Arborist May 4,2007 25.Great care must be taken by equipment operators to position their equipment to avoid the trunks and branches of trees.Where a conflict exists,the project arborist should be advised to provide a feasible solution. 26.The disposal of harmful products (such as chemicals,oil and gasoline)is prohibited beneath canopies or anywhere on site that allows drainage beneath or near canopies. Herbicides should not be used beneath the trees'canopies;where used on site,they should be labeled for safe use near trees. Prepared By: l~.~.·:.iJV~V David L.Babby,R Date:May 4,2007 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard,Los Gatos Town ofLos Gatos Community Development Department Page 9 of9 ATTACHMENT 2 NOISE ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR THE PLANNED Los GATOS POLICE OPERATIONS BUILDING Los GATOS BOULEVARD Los GATOS,CALIFORNIA MAYS,2007 BY EDWARD L.PACK ASSOCIATES,INC. EDWARD L.PACK ASSOCIATES,INC. 1975 HAM1LTON AVENUE SUITE 26 SAN JOSE,CA 95125 .'!cfllls/iell!CO/1Su!Ianls TEL:408-371-1195 FAX:408-371-'1196 www.packassoc.ales.com tvlr.('tmis Banks Planning Department Tl)\Vn l)['Los GalOS I}0 East ;Vlain Street Lus Gatos_Cl\95030 May 15_2007 Project No.39-071 Subject:Noise Assessment Study for the Planned Los (Jatos Police Operations Building_Los Gatos Boulevard_Los (jatos Dear tv1r.Banks: This repol1 presents the results of a nOIse assessment study for the planned Police Operations Buildingalong Los Gatos Boulevard in Los Gatos_as shown on the Site Plan_ Rt.:f.(a).The project-generated noise exposures \:vert::evaluated against the standards of the '1"0\\'11 of Los Gatos Noise Element,Ref.{b).The project-generated <short-term maximum)noise levels were evaluated against the standards of the Town of Los Gatos Noise Ordinance,Ref.(c).The results of the analysis reveal that project-generated noise' exposures (24-hour average)will be in compliance with the standards.Short-term maximum noise levels from cars parking in the public parking strip at the north end of the sitc or j r the canine unit dog barks outside or the Police Station building.cxceedances of the Noise Ordinance \vil!occur.Miligation measures will be required. i\ur::tl warning devices.such as sirens,air horns.alarms.etc..are exempt frorn the requircmcllls or the Noise Ordinance. Sections I and 11 or this repon contain a summary of our findings and recommendations, respectively.Subsequent sections contain site and project descriptions_analyses and evaluations,Appendices A.Band C atlached_comain the list of references.descriptions 01"the smndards.dclinilions or the terminology.descriptions of the acoustical instrumentation used lor lhe field survey.and the noise measurement data and calculation tahks. i .1 1 MEMBER'ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANTS _J _ 1.Summary of Findings The findings presented below were evaluated against the standards of the TO\-Vll oj" I,os (iatos Noise Element.which utilizes the Day-Night Level (DNL)noise deScI;ptor to ddlne acceptable noise exposures for noise sensitive land uses_The DNL is a 24-hollr lime-weighted average descriptor comrnonly used to describe community noise environments.The sl3ndards specify a limit of 55 decibels (dB)DNL at residential land uses. Note that nOIse exposures reported in tem1S of dB ONL used by the Noise Element and short-term noise levels reporteclin terms of dBA used by the Noise OrdilUlOcc are dramatically different and must not he confused, The Town or Los Gatos Noise Ordinance limits noise by both the noise level in relation to the hackground noise level and by the time oj"day.The Noise Ordinnnce contains a series of maps vvith zones or various nackground noise levels over three sepllrate rime periods throughollt the 24-llour day.The periods are divided into 6:00 a,m. to 1:00 p.m,(morning).I :()O p.m.10 10:00 p.m,(daytime)and]0:00 p_m.to 6:00 a.m. (nighttime).The background noise levels for the planned project location arc:60 d13i\ (morning).62 dBA (daytime)and 51 elBA (nighttime).The Noise Ordinance limits noise Cmm a commercial use to 8 dB above the background or ambient noise level.However. ror weekends and holidays.the noise limits are reduced by 5 dB.Thus,the noise limits imposed on the Police Station usc arc shown below. ~~~.._-----._---------_.. j i TABLE I 10:00 p,m,00-6:00 a.I11. (Nighttime) Town of Los Gatos Noise Ordinance Limits \Veckend I !....-_.~. , ; r- oo --,6:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.111,11 :00 p,m.-10:00 p·m.1 I (Morning)t (Da y1ime)IL.-----l------ I Vv'eckday I 68 elBA 70 dBA I 59 dBA I'63 dB/\I 65 dBA T-·-··~·::)4 elBA ._--i ~ -j - Because the Police Slation is planned for 24-hour operation.7 days a week.the most restrictive limits apply.The limit of 54 dBA is llsed as the noise source design criterion ror the residential uses adjacent to and nearby the proposed project. A.Existing Noise Environment There are two noise scnsitive receptor locations in the vicinity of the planned Police Station.Location 1 is the residential uses (1cUacent to the north of the site ·which arc along Oleander Court.Location 2 is the residences on tbe cast side of Camellia Terrace to the cast orthc site. The noise exposures and nOIse levels shown be1o\.v represent the noise c[1\'ironrnent under existing pre-project conditions. •The existing ambient noise exposure at tbe north property line of the site contiguous ,;vith thc Oleander Coun residences are as lovv' as 57 dB DNL. •The existing ambient noise exposure at tbe residential property line to the east of the sitc contiguous \ovith the Camellia 'Terrace residences arc as low as 62 dB DNL. l.imiting the project-generated noise ex.posure 10 55 dB DNL would result is no significant increase in tbe existing noise environment at the residences in the vicinity of the proposed Police Station. '111('l;"isting average ambient noise levels at the no.-th property line range from -12.7 to 59J;elBA ti'Oln Friday to Saturday,li'om 41.9 10 59.0 from Saturday to Sunday and from 41.5 to 60.2 li'om Sunday to Monday. The existing average ambient noise levels at the Camellia Terrace residences range [j'om 52A to 69.2 dB/\from Friday to Saturday,from 52.2 to 63.0 from Saturday to Sunday and from 51.4 to 64.9 rrom Sunday to Monday. The maximum noise limit of 54 dBA prescribed by the Noise Ordinance IS nppropriate for the existing noise:environment. -4- B.Project-Genenlted Noise Exposures (DNL) •The project-generated nOIse exposure (under an assumed vvorst- case conJition)at the most impacted residential property line to the north of the planned bcility (Oleander COlllt residences)will he 44 dB DNL and will he within the 55 dB DNl.limit of the TO'NI1 or Los Ciatos Noise Element.The proposed project ,",vill not acid to the existing noise environment. •The project-generated noise exposure at the most impacted residences along Camellia Ten"ace (under an assumed \vorst-case scenario)will be 49 dB DNL.Thus.the noise exposure \"lill be within the 55 dB DNL limit of tbe Tow'n of Los Gatos Noise Element standards and will bc substantially below the existing nOIse exposures.The project \vill not add to the existing noise environment. C.Project-Generated Noise Levels (dBA) Tahle 11 on the following page provides the project-generated maximum nOise levels at the most impacted residences to the north of the project along Oleander Coun and at the most impacted residences along Camellia Ten-ace to the east.The noise levels reported for the Camellia Terrace residences include the elYeet of a solid gate across the Camellia Terrace driveway to the project site.The noise excesses are sho\1·/n in Bold. ---_.•--..-_----_..•--_._--- ---__.__--_..___-----_..-_._-- ............_----_....---_._...._----_. TABLE II .............._.._-_._._-.-..--..----_.-_._--__-_.-_---__\ _...._-_._._....._._...__.__--~ Project-Generated tvlnximum Noise Levels.dBA (I I 36 I 0 '-1--1--J=---"~3 ...__=--L -0 . , 'J' ( o () o o Exccss -13 30 .18 45 o..~·······-II.0I,.__...----...._---~- w._.._.._._·.·1 ....·• SOlllld Level .~ .Camellia Terrace ---+1--..·····_-_··..----_.._·-------_·· o 8 () o o .-----.-.-..--...··-1-..··_-_··..·- IExcess ·1 __.J_..~~.I I 0 ..-. I' 55 62 53 ·j8 27 42 Sound Lcvc I Xi.: North PL 25 25 68 68 -----11 ......_....~~_-I~....1-1 _ Source Walkie Tall-\ie Loud Detainee Police Car SWrt Public Clir Start Polic~Car Door Close Pllblic Car Door Close .---.-------I ....-(.f· .....-....._-_..-.._....I Measured ._ I Sound Level I DIs\'(fl.) ___I_)O_I~~~._~ill.ldIC ..._....__I..57 .._._~J·-·-~·-·"·r 42 Public Car Idle 1-.-,...-57 I 25 I ·16 ._-_.-...-..._--- 1 ------.----,....---.....--- ..---.------f-......---. Shotgun Racking 52 o 51 o Dog BarK Emergency Genemtor l~oor..Top Air Conditioners 69 15 L ')"-r----66 I I ~::.(I =1"----i-12 1-36 -.--.......-.."18 I ....-..--1 I ().".."2-7--_.~----1---0 J ..__.._._..._0 - 6 - The data in Table II reveal that noise excecdances \vill occur primarily from cars using the public parking area along the llorthern boundary or from the canine unit clog harking.if'the Jog barks at the secure parking spaces closest to the either the north property line or to Camellia Terrace.The noise impacted areas of the homes on Oleander ('ourt are the portions l)C the rear yards that are within 45 n.of the public parking area. As noise k\'el excesses are likely io occur.mitigation measures '"vill he required. The recommended measures arc described in Section If.below. I L Recommendations To achieve compliance with the 54 dBA nighttime limit of the Town of Los Gatos Noise Ordinance.the f()Jlowing noise mitigation measures are recommended: •Load and unload the canine unit clogs at the starr entry area adjacent to the sally port.Instruct the dogs to refrain li'om barking while nn the site. •Load and unload any potentially unruly detainees within the Sally Port. •l.imit the use of sirens in the residential arcas.particularly at night. unless absolutely necessary for public safety. North Property Line Noise Implement one of the NiO alternatives: 1)Construct an 1[ft.high acoustieall)"-effective harrier along the !1lH·th property line of the site contiguous with the Oleander Coun homes.'1'0 control flanking noise.continue the barrier along the casterly boundary for a distance of 15 n.and at a height of R n. The barrier height is in reference to the nearest parking space gwunJ elevation.Please see Figure 1 flX the location and height of the rc:commended noise control harrier. l-c.-\1 .-J.6,.I~.····~!~~·····.·r····~·'~T-'~'l'li;f;D~~i:~~..~'T:~··._:§~~;r j .."",•.._.••.-\...:. I"~<>:~""'\'''' ':Il••:C l; Los C,llOS -MOille Sereno Police Operutions Building Concept Sile Plan Oprion A ,11 1,)}\;~.:!IWl (\) (J ~ rlJ1- ~ (ij E ~ ,...·",".1.;.1 DRAFT tl,lrft~r.'h-· vs£w",,-' '10,-r9S G,S.F, 9,238 G.S.F. .\,557 G.S.F, Construct a solid gate at dnvf.!:¥.~J. 'i.:·r.....c !<~·.."..l l~=!;.:..Iaf,! 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L~~~_~~~~'~...__~_.~"_"_. .~~~~_~~~I~:'~\~~~~~:~~'_H - 7 - 2)Disallow parking within 50 ft.of the north property line bet\cveen I ():()O p.m.and 6:00 a.m. Noise Impacts to Camellia Terrace Residences •Construe!a solid g.ate across the driveway to Camellia Terrace. The gate rnay be a motor driven rolling type.The gate may be constructed 0 r "liood to match the associated tencing. •l ~sc the Camellia Terrace driveway ror emergency lise (answering calls)only. To achieve an acoustically-cfTectivc harrier,it must be constructed air-tight.i.e .. wilhout cracks.gaps or other openings.and must provide for long-term durability. Barriers can be constructed of masonry.wood.stucco.concrete.metal or a combination thereof and must h<.1vC a rninimum surface weight of 4.0 lbs.per sq.ft.11'wood construction is used.homogeneous sheet materials arc prefCrable to conventional ,"vood lencing.[IS the latter has a tendency to \varp and form openings with age.However,high quality air-tight longuc-and-groove,hoard <.Ind batten or shiplap construction can be used. :,\]1 connections with posts or pilasters must be sealed air-tight and no openings arc pcnnillCd hetween the LIpper harrier components and the ground. The implementation of the above recommcnded measures wi II reduce projc:-ct- t,:cnerated noise to comply with the standards of the Town or Los (Jatos Noise Ordinance "mel Noise L':!cmelll. III.Site and Project Descriptions The planned project site is an L-shapcd parcel located along Los Gatos Boulevard hetween Farley Road and Blossom Hill Road and presently contains a Verizon Wireless [~\Cility.A portion of the Verizon building that is now on the subject project site·is being demolished.The site is relatively'nat and at-grade with the adjacent land uses ancl roadways.A 6 n.high masonry wall is located on the north property line. -8- Surmunding land uses include single-family residential adjacent to the north {Okander Coun),single-Ji.tmily across Camellia Terrace 10 the east a retail shopping center adjacent to the south and Los Gatos Boulevard adjacent to the \,vest.The VeriZO!1 V'/irdcss building \",ill remain on the site that is on the northeas1 corner of the larger pan::cl(s)that contain the Verizon building and the planned Police Station. The planned project includes the cJ..111struction of a Police Services Operation center to serve the Los Gatos/Monte Sacno afe;us.The Police Station building will be 1t1catcL!at the southwest corner or the site.Secured police parking \vill be along Camellia Terrace and along the .;;asterly boundary contig.uous with the Verizon site.Public parking. will be located along.tbe nOl1h property line.An emergency generator is planned lor an area of the parking 101 ncar the soutlw,Iest corner of the Verizon property.The main driveway to the site \vill be off of Los (iulos Boulevard with a secondary aee-ess off or Camellia Ten-ace.The Police Station is planned for 24-hour operation. IV.Amllvsis of the Noise Levels A.Existing Ambient N{)isc Levels To determine the existing noise exposures at the site,continuous recordings of the sound levels \vere made at two locations.Location 1 ,vas along the north property line or the site contiguous with the closest residence on Oleander Court.approximately 190 1'1. from Hie centerline 01"Los (;atos Boulevard.This location represents the residential area with the lowest ambient sound levels but that will be most noise impacted from the project.L.ocation 2 \;>,.'as at the silk\\'ulk on the east side of Camellia Terrace at the north comer of Lilac V'.;'ay_This location is representative o1'th(;existing noise environment on the cast side of Camellia Terrace near the project site and was also chosen for security of the sound measuring equipment.-nie noise measurements were made on April 6-9.2007. fnr a lOtal of T!.hours at each location.This period included Friday,Saturday.Sunday and Monday and was also Easter weekend_it is assumed thm this panicular \veekend would represent the approximate lowest sound environm..::nt thm would occur in the area. -9- Tbe nOIse levels were recorded and processed usmg Larson-Davis LDL g 12 Precision Integrating Sound Level iv1eters.The meters yield.hy direct readout a series of descriptors of the sourid levels versus time.as described in Appendix B.and included the I.e.L,~.1'2~.and L511.i.e ..those levels exceeded for 2%.8 1%.25%.and 50%of the time. Also measured were the maximum and minimum levels and the continuous equivaknt- energy levels (I'e<l)'\vhich are used to calculate the DNL.The measured Lcq's are sho\\'n in the data tanle in Appendix C. As shown in the wbks.the Lett's at measurement Location I on Friday-Saturday ranged from 57,4 to 69.2 dBA during the daytime and li'OJl1 52.3 to 56.9 dBA at night. ()11 Saturday to Sunday.the L"<l's ranged from 56.9 to 63.0 elBA during the daytime and rnlm 52.2 (0 55.6 elBA ,H night.On Sunday to Monday,the LCl['s ranged Ii-om 57.1 to 64.()dB!\during:the daytime and li'om 51 .4 to 61 .7 dBA at night. The Loll's at measurement Location :2 on Friday-Saturday ranged ii'om 52.7 to 50.8 dBA during the daytime and from 42.7 to 54.4 dBA at night.On Saturday to Sunday.the Lc'I's ranged li'om 52.4 to 59.0 dBA eluring the daytime and from 41.9 to 53.4 elBA at night.On Sunday to Monday_the LclJ's ranged fi'om 51.2 to 60.2 dBA during the daytime ,lilt!Ij'om 41.5 to 53.0 dBA at night. B.Project-Generated Noise Levels To determine the levels of noise created hy the various sources associated with the planned project.as listed in -fahle II.noise level measurements were performed on April 17,2007 at the Los (:ratos Town Hall police station.On police car was staged in the ]xlrking lot and the officer wa')instructed to stmi the engine.idle the engine.close the dour.perl'orm shotgun racking.operate the siren and air horn and operate a walkie-talkie. ;\sl:cond person was instructed to act as an unruly and loud cktainec being taken out of the police car.In addition.the canine anivccl and the dog was instructed to bark. The sound level measurements \vere made using a Larson Davis 2900 Real Time Analyzer.which measures sound levels in real time over 1l3-oetave frequency bands. The results of the measurements are shown in Table II. -10- Although the project building has not yet been designed in detaiL information regarding the emergency generator and roof-top air-conditioners was prO'v'ided hy the ·1 <.)Wn p!"Los Gatos.Rd-.(d).The emergency generator is likely 10 he a Generac QT 130 \'l:ith a sound rating or 75 dBA at 7 meters (23 ft.}.At the nearest residences to the nOlih_ 170 It.11'0111 the emergency generator.the sound level reduces to 53 elBA.At the nearest n:siekm:,cs to the east.230 H.11'0111 the emergency generator.the sound level reduces to 4R dB!\.Thus.the emergency generator noise emission levels v\'ill be within the 54 elBA limit of the T\)wn pfLos (laws Noise Ordinance. No detailed information was available regarding the rooC·top air-conditioners_ htlwever.it is assumed that two small package unit might be installed.The building in its ..:ntircty would require approximately 17 tons of cooling_weare Llsing.for the purposes of tbis study.that two 5-ton units v\louie!be installed.An m·'crage sound level for a 5-10n condensing unit is 75 dB of A-weighted sound power.At a reference distance of 10 1L the sound level is 55 dBA.Two units located close to each other in rdation to the receptor locations would gcneraie a sound level or S8 dBA at 10ft.At the nearest residences to the north.130 Il.11"om a likely roof:'top position.the 1\.\'0 air-conditioner Sill.llld levels reduce to 36 dBA.At the nearest residences to the east,340 fl.from a likely n,>o[:'top position.the two air-conditioner sound levels reduce to 27 dBA.Thus.the roof- lOp air-conditioner sound kvds will he vvithin the 54 dBA limit of the Town of Los (laws Noise Ordinance. Note that a 20-1On package air-conditioner is estimated to be approximately 10 dB lnuder than the two 5-ton units.Thus.a 20-ton roof-top unit is estimated to also he \,\·ilhin the limits ofthc Tovvn or Los GaLOS Noise Ordinance. -II - V.Evaluations of the Noise Exposures A.Existing Ambient Noise Exposures To cvaluatc the noise exposures against tbe Tn\.vn of Los (jatos standards.the DNl:s fur thl;.'survey Incatiol1s \vere calculmed by decibel averaging of the L~'I's as they apply to the daily time periods of the DNL index.The DNL is a 24-hour noise descriptor that uses the measured L~q values to calculate a 24-hour timc-vveighted average noise I;.·xposure.The formula used to calculate the DNl.'s is described in Appendix B.The results of tbl'calculations are shown in Appendix C. The noise exposures at measurement Location L the north property line and 190 l't.li'om the centerline of Los (Jatos Boulevard.were calculated to be 58 dB DNL li'om rricby·Saturday.57 dB DNI.hom Saturday -Sunday (Easter)and 57 dB DNL li'om Sunday -tvlonday. lilt.:noise exposures at measurement Location 2,the cast side of Camellia Ten-ace at Ih~corner of Lilac 'Nay.were calculated to be 64 dB DNL from Friday -Sa-turday.62 dB DN!.ii'om Saturday -Sunday (Easter)and 64 dB DNL from Sunday -rvlonday. B.}>roject-Gcneratcd Noise ExposUI-es The rrojcct-gencrakd noise exposures arc function not only ()I'the Icvc lor noise. hut of the duration of the noise and the time of occun-cnce.Be.cause precise operational in!ixmation regarding the numbers or vchicles going in and out of the parking areas and the times and durations or mechanical equipment operation is unknown.worst-case scenarios were developed to determine the maximum potential noise exposures at the n:silkntial receptor locations.These scenarios were developed f)'om Police DepaJiment opermional information provided by the Town of Los G<.l1os_Ref.(c).It is likely that lbe intensity·of the project ",,:ill be much less than described in this section. -12- The scenario for the north prOpclty line consists of:2 cars per hours parking in the pubiic parking area between 6:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m./\total of 4 cars is expected between 5:00 p.m.and 10:00 p.m..and again between 10:00 p.m.and 6:00 n.rl1. The Police Department shift run from 6:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.with 6 otliccrs going ()Llt {including 3 motorcycles).from 3:00 p.m.to 1:00 a.m.\.vith 7 officers going out and l"mm 9:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m.with 5 officers going out. Employees arrive at approximately 7:00 a.m.and change shifts at approximately 5:00 p.m.Then::will be five on-site employees.In addition.v,cc are assuming that 4 cars will go in and out each hour throughout the day whether they are police/employee vchicles or public vehicles. NOise from the roof-lop air-conditioners was added to the vehicular nOl~e analysis.The roof-top equipment could potentially operate 24-hours per day. North Property Line Analysis Public Cars I t.:nlCring car operation:Car enter 49 dBA 30 fl.S sees. Closing Door 66 dBA 10 11.I sec. 1 L:xiting car operation Closing Door 66 dBA lOft.1 sec. SWl'Ifng Engine 59 dBA 10 n.3 s~cs. Engine Idle 46dBA I ()11.6 sees. Pulling.Olll 49 dBA 30 ft.5 sees. TOTAL 55 dBA I min.llvg. F'olicciEmployec Curs I ~nlering car operution:Cur enter 49dBA 30 a.t)sces. Closing Door 55dBA 52 n.I sec. TOTAL 42dBA I min.avg. I c:.:iting car opermk)n Closing Door 55 dBA 52 fL I sec. Starting Engine 4S dBA 52 i'L 3 sees. Engine Idle 42dBA 52 ft..:)sees. Pulling Out 49 dBA 30 ft.6 sees. TOTAL 40 dBA I nljn~ayg. motOrcycle operation Staning Engine 58 dBA 52ft.2 sees. Pulling OLl[61 dBA 30 ft.4 sees. TOTAL 5f)dBA 1 min.avg. -13 - The hourlv averaQe noise levels range from 31-40 elBA during shift changes.The-'-......'-".... hourly average noise levels for the public parking area are 40 elBA from 6:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.The average noise level fi·om 5:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.and from 10:00 p.m.to 6:00 H.m.is 43 dBA. The project-generated noise exposure using the scenario described on page]:2 will be: TOTAL Existing Cumulative 44 dB DNL 57 dB DNL 57 dB DNL The project-generated noise exposure in the rearyard of the most impacted residences alor1.g the north propcliy line (Oleander Court)will be within the Iimi1s or the Tm:vn of Los C;a1Os Noise E~lement standards.The project will not add to the existing noisc environment. The analysis for the Camellia Ten-ace residents assumes 1l1at the drivc"\vay will be used for shi ft changes even though the Police Dcpaltment does not intend to use this drivcway for purposes other than emergency call respDnse.This scenario is similar to the North Property Line analysis \vith the exception of no public cars \-viII use the CameJli<l Terrace drivevl'·ay. Camellia Ternlcc Amllysis Starting Engine 47.6 dBA Pulling Out and Driving by 50.0 dBA ]entering car operMion 1 .:::-;iiing.car operation mOlmcyck opcnnion Driving By Closing Door TOTAL Closing Door TOTAL Pulling ln/Oul DNL= Existing Cumulative 50.0 dB.-\ 53.2 elBA 46 elBA 53.2 dBA 46 elBA 58dBA 49 dB 62 dB 62 dB ,lO ft. 9011. 90 fl. 90 ft. 40 n. 40 n. 20 secs. I sec. I min.avg.. I sec. 3 secs. :::0 secs. 1 min.iwg. S SeCS. -14- The project-generated nOIse exposure at the most impacted residences along Camellia Terrace vvill be vvithin the 55 dB DNL limit of the Town of Los Gatos Noise Element and will not add 1O the existing noise environment. As shown by the above evaluations.the project-generated noise exposures \vill be within the limits of the Town of Los Gatos Noise Element standards. The maximum noise levels generated by certain sources and within close proximity of the neighbors.such as cars door closing and dogs barking.arc expected to exceed the limits of the Town of Los Gatos Noise Ordinanc.,c.l'v1itigation measures will be required.The recommended measures are described in Section 11. This report presents the results of a noise asses.sment study for the planned Los Gatos Police Operations Building along Los Gatos Boulevard in Los Gatos.The study'findings arc based on field measurements and other data and are correct to the best of our kno\vledge.1-·loweveL changes in the operational scenario.operational hours,noise regulations or other changes beyond our control may result in future noise levels diJ1erent .. than our estimates.If vou have any questions or \vouid like an elaboration on this report. ",~,·.~ff.. please call me. Sincerely !J)WARD L PACK ASSOC.INC. Attachment:Appendices A,Band C APPENDIX A References: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Site Plan,Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Operations Building Concept,by Ross Drulis Cusenbery,April 24,2007 Town of Los Gatos General Plan,Section 11.0 Noise Element,February 4,1985 Town of Los Gatos Town Code,Ordinance Number 1852,Chapter 16,Article II, "Noise Limits",1991 Information on Projected Mechanical Equipment Provided by Mr.Curtis Banks, Town of Los Gatos Planning Department,by Personal Communication with Edward L.Pack Associates,Inc.,April 17,2007 Information on Police Department Operations Provided by Mr.Curtis Banks, Town of Los Gatos Planning Department,by Telephone to Edward L.Pack Associates,Inc.,May 7,2007 APPENDIXB Noise Standards,Terminology,Instrumentation, 1.Noise Standards A.Town of Los Gatos Noise Element Standards The Noise Element to the General Plan of the Town of Los Gatos specifies an exterior noise exposure standard of 55 dB Day-Night Level (DNL)for residential and hospital land use.Commercial and industrial uses are limited to a maximum L eq of 70 dBA.Schools and developed parks are limited to 55 dBA L eq and passive parks are limited to 50 dBA L eq. 2.Terminology A.Statistical Noise Levels Due to the fluctuating character of urban traffic noise,statistical procedures are needed to provide an adequate description of the environment.A series of statistical descriptors have been developed which represent the noise levels exceeded a given percentage of the time.These descriptors are obtained by direct readout of the Sound Level Meters and Noise Analyzers.Some of the statistical levels used to describe community noise are defmed as follows: A noise level exceeded for 1%of the time. A noise level exceeded for 10%of the time,considered to be an "intrusive"level. LSD The noise level exceeded 50%of the time representing an "average"sound level. The noise level exceeded 90 %of the time,designated as a "background"noise level. B-1 Leq The continuous equivalent-energy level is that level of a steady- state noise having the same sound energy as a given time-varying noise.The Leq represents the decibel level ofthe time-averaged value of sound energy or sound pressure squared and is used to calculate the DNL and CNEL. B.Day-Night Level (DNL) Noise levels utilized in the standards are described in terms of the Day-Night Level (DNL).The DNL rating is determined by the cumulative noise exposures occurring over a 24-hour day in terms of A-Weighted sound energy.The 24-hour day is divided into two subperiods for the DNL index,i.e.,the daytime period from 7:00 a.m.to 10:00 p.m.,and the nighttime period from 10:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m.A 10 dBA weighting factor is applied (added)to the noise levels occurring during the nighttime period to account for the greater sensitivity of people to noise during these hours.The DNL is calculated from the measured Leq in accordance with the following mathematical formula: Where: c. Leq for the daytime (7:00 a.m.to 10:00 p.m.) Leq for the nighttime (10:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m.) indicates the 24-hour period denotes decibel addition. A-Weighted Sound Level The decibel measure of the sound level utilizing the "A"weighted network of a sound level meter is referred to as IdBA".The "A"weighting is the accepted standard weighting system used when noise is measured and recorded for the purpose of determining total noise levels and conducting statistical analyses of the environment so that the output correlates well with the response of the human ear. B-2 3.Instrumentation The on-site field measurement data were acquired by the use of one or more of the sound analyzer listed below.The instrumentation provides a direct readout of the L exceedance statistical levels including the equivalent-energy level (Leq).Input to the meters were provided by microphones extended to a height of 5 ft.above the ground. The "A"weighting network and the "Fast"response setting of the meters were used in confonnance with the applicable standards.The Larson-Davis meters were factory modified to confonn with the Type 1 performance standards of ANSI S1.4.All instrumentation was acoustically calibrated before and after field tests to assure accuracy. Bruel &Kj aer 2231 Precision Integrating Sound Level Meter Larson Davis LDL 812 Precision Integrating Sound Level Meter Larson Davis 2900 Real Time Analyzer B-3 I ] , APPENDIXC Noise Measurement Data and Calculation Tables CLIENT r'llJ:. PROJEC1" DATE: SOUI~Cf;: DNL CALCULATIONS TOW~1 OF LOS GATOS 39-021 POLICE STATION 4/0·9/2007 EXISTING AMBIENT LOCI\TIOI~1 t~O'lh prop.""'I Disl To SO\llce '\flO II.. FHI-SAT J:!J~~E Lag 'iO'LeqI'IO 1:001\M 52.7 186208.7 ' 8:00 AM .H2 263026.6 9:00 AM 57.3 53703'1.8 10:00 AM 51.6 575439.!l 11:00 AM 56.5 4450li3.6 12:(10 PM 59.2 831183.8 1'00 pM 56.8 476630.1 2:00 pM .•58.8 758571.6 3:00 pM 58.2 6GOB93A '\:00 PM 59,4 870963.6 5:00 PM 59.8 954992.6 6:00 PM 57.6 575439.9 7:00 PM 57.8 602559.6 8:00 PM 6:1.8 239683.3 9:0a PM 54.6 28S:403.2 SUM:8270.298 10:00 pM 64.4 275422.9 Ld:51,,\ 1'1:00 pM 51.6 M·12S3.8 12:00 AM 48.0 63095.7 1:00 AM 47.3 53703.2 2:00 AM H5 28183.8 3:00 AM 42.7 18620.9 4:00 AM .1.U 29512.1 (;:OQ AM .\10 501'1BJ (;:00 AM (;0.0100000.0 suM'"159911 Ld"49.:1 Daytime Level"69.2- Nighttime Lavel"63.6 DNL'"sa 2·Hlour loq:Ji.5~ LOC'"T10~1ioith Prop.Line Disl.To Source 190 11. SAl-SUN hl;IME .Leg ·1O"L':Q/1O " 7:00 AM 53.4 218776.2 3:0()AM ~;?A 173780.1 9:00 AM 5·1.1 257039.1;\ '10:00 AM 55.5 :l54BI3.~ 11 :(11)AM 55.6 36:1016.1 n:oo PM 56.0 398107.2 1:00 PM 56,4 436fif5..B 2:00 PM 57.1 512&61 A 3:00 PM 59.0 79'1326.2 4:00 PM 570 501'187.2 5:00 PM &1.1 512M1A 6:00 PM 5&.4 4365'15.8 '7:01)PM 50'29&120.9 0:00 I'M 54.1 257039.5 9:00 PM 53.1 204113.8 SlJM:5716199 10:00 PM 5:1A 21<17'76.2 Ld"55.8 j '1:00 Phi 49.5 1)9125.1 12:00.AM 41.9 6165';).5 1:00 AM 45.6 :1(1;)07.8 2:00AM 42.6 '11;\197.0 3:00 AM 41.9 1$466.2 .1;00,lIM 43.9 2,4547-1 5:00AM 45.9 31l904.5 5:00AM 49.6 91201.1 SUM"5947,08 1.0 Ld:48.2 OllyUma Level:67.6 l~ighltlrt\G Level"67 7 oNL;::57 I 24·HIJUI L~~1...-. L6i:~ATION 1 NOr!11 Prop_Une D's\.Ta Soure-e 190 fl. StM·MON I!M§.__.~.~.~._~Leq 1O·Le.9!:!Q.~ 1.00.'\110 55.2 41611a9,4 8:00 AM 58.0 BJ0957.3 9:00 AM 60.2 1047126.5 10:00 AM 5·i.7 588843.7 1'1:00AM 57.0 501187.2 '12:00 PM 57.0 50·1187.i 1:00 PM 51.0 501187.2 1::00 PM --Sa:o------398 to7 2 ;).:00 PM 57.0 501'1'87.2 4:00 PM 56.9 48917 8.B 5:00 PM 56.5 446683.6 6:00 PM E6.9 '\89778.8 '1:00 PM 56.2 ·116869,4 8:00PM 541 295'120.9 9:00 PM 5'1.213'1825.7 SUM" 'IO:M PM 49.9 97'12:1.7 La'" 1'1:00 I'M 49.6 9120'1.1 12:00 AM 46.0 31622.8 '1:00 AM '\1.6 14454.4 2;00 AM 43.321379.1> 3:00 AM <11.5 14121j,4 4:00 AM .t·&.O 3'\622.8 0;00 AM 48,4 G9·t83,1 6:00 AM 53.0 199526.2 SUI/\<" td= Daylime Level"M.7 NighUime Level"67.S DNL'"57 24·110"(~=55.2 73567'12 56.9 ·570839 48.0 DNL CALCULATIONS CUENT: rilE: PROJECT' DI\'rE: SOURCE TOWN OF LOS Gf,TOS 39·021 POUCE STATION 41().9/2007 EXISTING AMBIENT 3276072 55.6 25004603 62.2 Lf.iCAl'ION2l5iii1clia TerraCE! Dis!.Ttl-Source 30 II. SUI,I-MOH l·eg 1O'L!i~~:,.;fl",0,.-. G3.9 2454708.9 62.()1584 B93.2 134·.9 30902.95.4 \3<1.2 2630268.0 63.0 1995262.3 64.0 2511886.'1 62.0 1~84893,2 ---S'Q.?"'--1047128.5 6'\.6 1445439.8 61.1 1288249.6 61.3 1348962.9 61.1 1288249.6 59.7 933254.3 61.1 1288249.6 57 'I St28SiA SUM: 55.-1 323593.7 Ld: 54.0 251'168.6 ~3.0 199526.2 52.9 194984-5 5'1.4 '1:16038.4 51.7 \017910,8 .52.9 194984.5 55.4 34ene.\l 61.7 1479108.4 SUM: Ld" riME· 7'00 AM Il;OQ AM- 9:0QAM 10:00 AM \1:00AM 12:00 PM 1.00 PM 2,00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 AM 6;00 AM 7:00PM 8:00 PM 9;00 PM \0:0,0 PM 11:00 PM 12:0UP.M 1:00AM 2:00AM 3:0UAM kOQAM 5:00AM 6:00fl.M2238329 ~'LO l~leg/10 " 502559.6 1000000.0 977237.2 1698243.7 1;l302aa.a 15·409816.6 1\74897'.6 1662087 '1 1698243.7 1995262.3 1659566.9 14791Oa.4 120228-1.4 670963.6 489778.6 SUM~I!1<laS31c9 363018.1 l.d=6 'l.1 281a3il.~ 31522.7.8 20S929.6 1e5~5S.7 16c9324.4 1995?5.:? 18$:208.7 346736.3 SUM" ld" S3,2 52.2 52.3 53.0 52.7' 55.'! 57.8 GO.o £9.9 62.3 60,9 6'\'9 __6~~_ 0"'.1 62.3 83.0 6<,.2 61.7 60.B 59A 56.9 55.6 $<\.6 55.0 Camelia-'Terrace 30 It SAT·SUI~ leq LDcr,tloNz Disl To Source riME 7:00AM 8.:00 AM 9:00AM 1P,OOAM 11:00AM 12:00 PM \;ool>M 2:00PM 3:00 PM 4:00PM 5:00AM 8:00 AM 7,00 PM &:00 PM 9:00PM W;OO PM 'I 1;(1,0 PM 12.00 i\M 1:001\M ,!,oo ",M 3,OOAM 4;00 AM 5:00J\M 6:00AM2524898 54,5 34873951 63.7 lOCATION 2. Disl.To Source C"melia Tarrt\ce 30 ft. FRI·SAT TIME l.eq 10"leq/IO 17'00 AM 64..11 3019951.7 ---- 8;00 AM 61-'1 t2a6~,19.6 9:00 AM 63.1i 2238721.1 10:00 AM 6:i.2 206S:!96.1 11;00 AM 63,9 2454708.9 12:00 PM 63.9 24541')8.9 1:00 PM 6;>,4 2187761.6 2:00 PM 69.2 8317637.7 3:00 PM 57.4 549540.9 4:00 PM 58,4 691531.0 5:00 PM 66.3 4266796.2- 6:00 PM 63A 2187761.6 7:00 PM 61.4 1380384.3 8:00 PM 60.3\071519.3 9:00 PM 58.3 1376083.0 SUM" '10:00 PM 56.9 489778.8 l.d= 11:00 PM 55.-1 323593.7 12:00 Nvl 54.0 2,,'111;8.6 1:00 AM 53.2 2.0anS.6 2:00 AM 53.0 199526.2 3:00 AM 52.3 1/;982.1.4 '1:00 AM 52.4173730.1 5:00AM 54.0 251168.6 6:00 AM 56.6 ·157068.2 SUM: ld= Daytime l.evel=75.5 Nighllime level'"74.0 DNL=64 ___-=2~.Hour I.eq=81.9 Day(ime level"72.9 N!ghl\imi;'~.wel=73.5 ONL'"62 .,...._.~0our Leg:::59.6 _ Daytime level:74,0 Nighttime level"75.1 DNL=64 _24-Houl'_leQ"GO,7 u -\ j CLIENT;TOWN OF LOS GATOS FIl£:39-02 t PROJECT:POLICE OPERATIONS OFFICE PATE;41612007 SOURCE:PROJECT·GENERATED NOISE Excess East Evening Nlghlljme Daytime NOl1h Evening Nighttime .1.9 -12.3 -12.\1·10.\1-3.544.5·12.5 Daytime 52.1 SoLlfld Level at PL wllh!lam~ East North 66.0 Sound Level at NeateS\PL East NOI1h S2 Disl.To Nea«!S1 Residence East Norl!1 Nighlllm;l limit 54 Even~19 limit 65 Daybme Umit 63 SOIJRCE POLICE CAR IDLE, o ATTACHMENT 3 TRAFFIC EvALUATION FOR NEW Los GATOS POLICE SERVICES BUILDING Los GATOS,CALIFORNIA MAY 10,2007 BY KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES,INC. JII'"1-_"Kimley-Hom~U and AssociaIBs,IrK:. 10 May 2007 Mr.Curtis Banks Town of Los Gatos 110 E.Main Street P.O.Box 949 Los Gatos,CA 95031 Re:Traffic Evaluation for new Los Gatos Police Services Building Dear Mr.Banks: • 2000 Crow Canyon Place Suite 410 San Ramon,California 94583-1367 T 925 543 0840 F 925 543 0839 .,--'._-~ Thank you for inviting Kimley-Horn and Associates,Inc.(Kimley-Horn)to perform traffic and transportation services in conjunction with the proposed new Town of Los Gatos Police Department Facility.The new Police Department facility is proposed to be located at 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard in Los Gatos,California,as shown in Figure 1.The building is currently being evaluated to determine if the Town will purchase the facility for Police Department operations.If the Town purchases the building,the existing 8,645 square foot building will be expanded to 10,765 square feet and is expected to contain police services focused on patrol functions,some office uses,and a property storage facility.This letter reports the findings of our evaluation of the traffic and transportation effects of the proposed project,including an evaluation of the existing and existing plus project traffic conditions and any necessary mitigation at or near the proposed site location. Figure 1 -Site Location and Surrounding Area ~~~~ LosGatosPoliceServicesBuilding.FinalLetter_revised.doc ~__"Kimlay-Hom -.......J U and AssocialBs,Inc. ASSUMPTIONS AND METHODOLOGY Los Gatos Police Services Building Traffic Evaluation,Page 2 The existing site contains two main structures operated by Verizon,a switching station and an office building.The site is proposed to be subdivided to retain the Verizon switching station but sell the existing office building to another tenant.As part of this change,some of the existing site parking layout, landscaping,and more will be modified based on the new property tenant.The Town of Los Gatos requested that Kirnley-Horn evaluate the existing office building using the following three alternatives as a future land use. •Retain the existing building as a general office building (8,645 square feet) •Renovate the existing building to contain retail uses (8,645 square feet) •Renovate and expand the existing building to be used as a Los Gatos Police Services Building (10,765 square feet) Trip generation for development projects is typically based on rates contained in the Institute of Transportation Engineer's publication Trip Generation,7th Edition l .This is a standard reference used by jurisdictions throughout the country and is based on trip generation studies in numerous locations and represents various populations. A trip is defined in Trip Generation as a single or one-directional vehicle movement with either the origin or destination at the project site.In other words,a trip can be either "to"or "from"the site.Therefore,a single visit to a site is counted as two trips (i.e.one to and one from the site).For purposes of determining the worst-case impacts of traffic on the surrounding street network,the trips generated by a proposed development are typically estimated on a weekday between the hours of 7:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-6:00 PM. While the project itself may generate more traffic during some other time of the day such as around noon, the peak of "adjacent street traffic"represents the time period when the development contributes to the greatest amount of congestion and potential mitigation,with the PM peak commonly being the greatest congestion period. Trip generation rates for the office and retail alternatives were based on ITE Land Use Codes 710 (General Office)and 820 (Shopping Center)to estimate the traffic volumes related to the respective land uses proposed for the site. Often with a new development a certain amount of trips to the site are vehicle trips that are already on the road and will choose to stop as they "pass-by"the site.These vehicle trips are not new vehicle trips but are considered to be pass-by trips.Due to the nature of the office land use,no pass-by trips are expected and therefore no pass-by trip reduction was applied to the project trip generation.In addition,the shopping center land use does permit a pass-by reduction but this was not included in the evaluation to provide a conservative approach of the traffic generation. ITE Trip Generation does not include a land use for police facilities.Therefore local information provided by the Los Gatos Police Department and Town Staff was used to determine the likely trip generation for the police facility. I Trip Generation,Institute of Transportation Engineers,7th Edition,2003. LosGatosPoliceServicesBuilding.FinalLetterJevised.doc ~__"Kimley-Hom ~U and AssociatBs,IrK:. TRIP GENERATION FINDINGS Los Gatos Police Services Building Traffic Evaluation,Page 3 \ J / Table 1 summarizes the results of the weekday trip generation for the office and shopping center land uses, as well as the project traffic generation for the new police services building.Additional information concerning the trip generation calculation is included in the Appendix. Table 1-Weekday Trip Generation Summary Daily Weekday AM Peak Weekday PM Peak Land Use Independent Variable Trips (7 am - 9 am)(4 pm - 6 pm) In Out Total In Out Total General Office 8,645 square feet 95 11 2 13 2 11 13(ITE Land Use Code 710) Shopping Center 8,645 square feet 371 5 4 9 15 17 32(ITE Land Use Code 820) Proposed Police Services Building (10,765 square feet) Operations Captain 1 police captain start/end shift 2 1 0 1 0 1 1(7 am - 5 pm)and leaves for lunch Patrol Sergeant 1 police captain starUend shift 2 1 0 1 0 1 1(7 am - 5 pm)and leaves for lunch Administrative Sergeant 1 police captain starUend shift 2 1 0 1 0 1 1(7 am - 5 pm)and leaves for lunch Evidence Technician 1 evidence technician start/end 2 1 0 1 0 1 1(7 am - 5 pm)shift and leaves for lunch Community Service Officer 1 CSO starUend shift and 2 1 1 2 0 0 '0(8 am -12 pm)return once during shift Weekday Day Shift 6 patrol officers starUend shift 36 2 2 4 6 6 ·12(6 am - 4 pm)and return once during shift Weekday Swing Shift 7 patrol officers starUend shift '¢" (3 pm -1 am)and return once during shift 42 0 0 0 2 2 ',·4 Weekday Night Shift 5 patrol officers start/end shift 30 0 5 5 0 0 0(9 pm -7 am)and return once during shift SUbtotal 118 7 3 15 8 19 20 As noted in Table 1,the Police Services Building will be served by an Operations Captain,Patrol Sergeant,Administrative Sergeant,Evidence Technician,Community Service Officer,and patrol officers that serve on three shifts during a typical Monday-Friday work schedule.The trip generation approach assumes that police staff at the services building leaves once during their work day and that patrol officers return to the police services building an average of one time during each shift.Therefore,a conservative approach was taken to the traffic generation for the patrol officers and it was assumed that all officers arrive or depart during the citywide traffic peak hours if their shift started or ended near these periods and that one-third of the officers serving on each shift also returned during the peak hour.For example,during the weekday day shift six patrol officers are expected to arrive in their patrol vehicles during the PM peak period and six personal vehicles will exit the police services building.As noted,this approach results in a worst-case traffic projection for the proposed police services building. LosGatosPoliceServicesBuilding.FinalLetterJevised.doc JIII"'l __n Kimley-Horn IIIIl.....J U and Associates,Inc.Los Gatos Police Services Building Traffic Evaluation,Page 4 As shown in Table 1,the Police Services Building is expected to generate 15 vehicular trips during the weekday AM peak period and 20 vehicular trips during the PM peak period.In comparison to a possible future Shopping Center land use,the Police Services Building generates an additional 6 trips during the AM peak period and 12 fewer vehicular trips during the PM peak period.Comparing the existing General Office land use with the proposed Police Service Building shows that the Police Services Building is expected to generate 2 additional trips during the AM peak period and 7 additional trips during the PM peak period.These additional trips are were found to add the equivalent of approximately 0.1 second of average delay to the two adjacent traffic signals at the intersections of Blossom Hill Road and Chirco Drive with Los Gatos Boulevard,and thus have a less than significant effect on the surrounding roadway traffic conditions.Additional information concerning the intersection delay calculation using the Synchro 6 software is included in the Appendix. In addition to the weekday trip generation analysis,the effects of a proposed new development on the site were studied on the weekend as well.A weekend study of traffic generation is not typically conducted because the vehicular traffic volume of the adjacent roadways is generally lower than during weekday peak periods except near unique generators such as shopping malls and other high density retail or entertainment facilities.However,a trip generation evaluation was conducted for the proposed land uses based on the operations ofthe Police Services Building during the weekend.Trip generation was performed for a typical Saturday since the traffic expected at each of the studied land uses as well as on the surrounding roadways is typically greater on Saturday than Sunday.Table 2 summarizes the results of the Saturday trip generation for the office and shopping center land uses,as well as the project traffic generation for the new Police Services Building. Table 2 -Saturday Trip Generation Summary Daily Saturday Peak Saturday Off-Peak Land Use Independent Variable Trips (7 am -10 am)(After 7 pm) In Out Total In Out Total General Office 8,645 square feet 21 2 2 4 0 0 0(ITE Land Use Code 710) Shopping Center 8,645 square feet 432 23 21 44 11 13 24(ITE Land Use Code 820) Proposed Police Patrol Services Building Weekend Day Shift 6 patrol officers start/end shift 36 2 2 4 6 6 12(7 am -7 pm)and return once during shift Weekend Night Shift 6 patrol officers start/end shift 36 0 6 6 2 8 10(7pm -7 am)and return once during shift Subtotal 72 2 8 10 8 14 22 As shown in Table 1,the Police Services Building is expected to generate 10 and 22 vehicular trips during the Saturday peak and off-peak periods,respectively.In comparison to the possible future Shopping Center land use,the Police Services Building generates 34 less trips during the Saturday peak period. Comparing the existing General Office land use with the proposed Police Services Building shows that the Police Services Building is expected to generate an additional 6 trips during the Saturday peak period. These additional trips are anticipated to have a less than significant effect on the surrounding roadway traffic conditions,due to the lower traffic volume during weekend travel conditions on Los Gatos Boulevard.Saturday traffic volumes on Los Gatos Boulevard were measured in the Fall of 2005 to be approximately 25,000 daily vehicles.The trips generated by the Police Services Building are equivalent to an addition of less than 0.1 percent to the roadway,a level considered less than significant.Additional information concerning the vehicular daily traffic volumes is included in the Appendix. LosGatosPoliceServicesBuilding.FinalLetter_revised.doc ~-_n Kimley-Hom~U and Associates,Inc.Los Gatos Police Services Building Traffic Evaluation,Page 5 SITE ACCESS AND CIRCULATION FINDINGS Kimley-Horn conducted a field review of the project site to determine if there may be any site access or circulation issues related to the proposed Police Services Building.Kimley-Horn utilized observations made during the field review in union with the latest available site plan2 for the Police Services Building to make the following recommendations related to site access and circulation.Figure 2 shows a photographic aerial of the site and surrounding area. Figure 2 -Photographic Aerial Image of Site Locatiou and Snrrounding Area ''I! Site Access The current site plan shows two access driveways to the site,as shown in Figure 3.The main access drive is located on Los Gatos Boulevard and will serve as the primary access for the site,including personal vehicles of police department staff,patrol vehicles,public citizen vehicles,and other accessing the site. The site also has a secured gate access from Camellia Ten-ace at the rear of the property.It is understood that the intention of the police department is to prirnmily use the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway and that the Camellia Terrace access will be utilized in only emergency or special circumstances. 2 Ross Drulis Cusenbery Architecture,Los Gatos -Monte Sereno:Police Operations Building Concept Option A,7 May 2007. LosGatosPoliceServicesBuilding.F inalLetter_revised.doc ~__n Kimley-Hom -......J U and I\ssociates,1m. Figure 3 -Police Operations Building Concept Los Gatos Police Services Building Traffic Evaluation,Page 6 Los Gatos -Monte Sereno Police Operations Building Concept Site Plan OprionA Ros.oruUs":usenbl.!rv ..=Exlstlng Building: ,,"~.aulldlng Add"rtion: Tol8l: "I 9.238 G.S.F. 1.557 G.S.F. 10.795 G.S.F. DRAFT The access driveway on Los Gatos Boulevard currently operates as a right-turn entry and right-turn exit only location.There is currently a landscaped concrete median of approximately 14 feet in width prohibiting left-turning vehicles entry or exit from the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway.The police department requested a preliminary analysis be performed to determine if a change could be made to this access location to allow left-turning vehicles entry'and exit from Los Gatos Boulevard,especially to police patrol vehicles in emergency conditions.The current constraint to reconfiguring this access location is due to a northbound left turn bay at the Frank AvenuelLos Gatos Boulevard intersection.The northbolmd left turn bay begins its taper approximately perpendicular to the driveway location and permitting additional access to this driveway may require the modification of the Frank Avenue northbound left turn bay.The Police Department should review the frequency of their need for emergency access to determine the best alternative for an access modification at this location.One of the most likely alternatives would include a simple cut in the existing median and installation of regulatory signs to allow emergency vehicles only to use the new access location.The second alternative would be the installation of a full "emergency intersection"including a median cut,the modification of the northbound left turn bay accessing Frank Avenue,and appropriate warning devices such as yellow flashing beacons. LosGatosPoliceServicesBuilding.FinalLetter_Revised051407 .doc 1IlI"'1-_"Kimley-Hom~U and AssociaIBs,IrK;.Los Gatos Police Services Building Traffic Evaluation,Page 7 Although a dedicated entry and exit to the Police Services Building may be preferable for police services, there are alternate existing locations to access the Police Services Building site.Vehicles that exit the site using the Los Gatos Boulevard driveway and wish to travel south may use the Frank Avenue northbound left turn bay and make a V-turn at the intersection to travel southbound.In addition, vehicles that enter the site from the north may travel slightly past the driveway location and make a V-turn at a southbound left turn at Placer Oaks Road..These turn around locations may not be preferred but they do allow for relative convenient and legal access (southern V-turn is approximately 500 feet away and northern U-turn is approximately 150 feet away)and they permit occupancy of the Police Services Building without modifications to the existing roadway geometries.Although these access conditions may not be ideal for emergency situations,patrol vehicles should be able to activate their emergency flashers and enter the traffic flow in a timely manner to make these turning movements. Parking The most recent site plan shows a total supply of 46 parking spaces for Police Department staff (including 1 handicap accessible space),8 parking spaces for utility vehicles and motorcycle parking,and 7 public parking spaces (including 1 handicap accessible parking space).The 46 vehicle spaces and 8 motorcycle spaces are located within a secured parking area that is accessed via the parking lot located near Los Gatos Boulevard as well as the rear entrance to the property from Camellia Terrace.A preliminary evaluation of the changing parking demand throughout the day shows that the available parking spaces in the secured parking area should be sufficient for the needs of the police department In addition,although the 7 public parking spaces is relatively limited,conversations with Town staff have noted that the proposed Police Services Building is not intended to be a the primary location for the public to do business with the Police Department Therefore,the 7 parking spaces are anticipated to adequately meet the demand for public parking at the Police Services Building. It is recommended that at least one vehicle on-street vehicular parking space be removed to increase sight distance for vehicles entering and exiting the access locations on Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace.A parking space of at least 25 feet should be removed immediately adjacent to the intersection and the curb painted red to prohibit parking. In addition,due to the emergency services nature of Police Services blocking any access location could prohibit the timely response of police officers.Therefore,it is recommended that the Town install a "KEEP CLEAR"legend and stop line at the driveway locations to help prevent vehicles from blocking the intersection during peak traffic periods or other m1known conditions. Pedestrian and Bicycle Access In general,no pedestrian or bicycle access issues were identified with the site or its frontage with Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace.The Police Department may consider the installation of a bike rack for its staff who may wish to ride their bike to work.Since this Police Services Building is not intended to serve as a primary location for interacting with public citizens it may not be necessary to provide bike parking for the public.However,if a bike rack is provided for Police Department staff and it is located near the front entrance to the facility it could accessible to public citizens as well but typically it is recommended that these bike racks be located in the most secure areas to prevent vandalism or theft. LosGatosPoliceServicesBuilding.FinalLetterJevised.doc Kimley-Hom and Associates,loc.Los Gatos Police Services Building Traffic Evaluation,Page 8 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Kimley-Horn traffic evaluation for the Los Gatos Police Services Building Based included the analysis of additional traffic generation,site access and circulation,parking conditions,and pedestrian and bicycle access.A summary of the keys findings and recommendations held herein is included below: 1.Comparing the existing General Office land use with the proposed Police Service Building shows that the Police Services Building is expected to generate 2 additional trips during the AM peak period and 7 additional trips during the PM peak period.These additional trips are were found to add the equivalent of approximately 0.1 second of average delay to the two adjacent traffic signals at the intersections of Blossom Hill Road and Chirco Drive with Los Gatos Boulevard. 2.Comparing the existing General Office land use with the proposed Police Services Building shows that the Police Services Building is expected to generate an additional 6 trips during the Saturday peak period.Saturday traffic volumes on Los Gatos Boulevard were measured in the Fall of 2005 to be approximately 25,000 daily vehicles.The trips generated by the Police Services Building are equivalent to an addition of less than 0.1 percent to the roadway,a level considered less than significant. 3.Installation of a dedicated left-tum entry and exit movement to the site can be accomplished through physical median changes and relocating some turning movements.The Police Department should review the frequency of their need for emergency access to determine the best alternative for an access modification at this location.Although a dedicated entry and exit to the Police Services Building may be preferable for police services,there are alternate existing locations to access the Police Services Builcling site. 4.A preliminary evaluation of the changing parking demand throughout the day shows that the available parking spaces in the secured parking area should be sufficient for the needs of the police department.In addition,the 7 parking spaces a.re anticipated to adequately meet the demand for public parking at the Police Services Building. 5.It is recommended that at least one vehicle on-street parking space be removed to increase sight distance for vehicles entering and exiting the access locations on Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace. 6.It is recommended that the Town install a "KEEP CLEAR"legend and stop line at the driveway locations to help prevent vehicles from blocking the intersection during peak traffic periods or other congested conditions 7.In general,no pedestrian or bicycle access issues were identified with the site or its frontage with Los Gatos Boulevard and Camellia Terrace.The Police Department may consider the installation of a bike rack for its staff who may wish to ride their bike to work. Thank you again for the opportunity to perform the traffic evaluation for the proposed Los Gatos Police Services Building.Please let us mow if you have any further questions. Sincerely yours, KlMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES,INC. jJ!JJ[~ Michael C.Mowery,P.E. P.E.Certificate No.C66353 LosGatosPoliceServicesBuilding.FinalLetterJevised.doc Attachment 8 available for viewing in the Clerk Department -1 I Eric Morley and Holly Hunter 16322 Lilac Lane Los Gatos,CA 95032 408.358.3403 June TT,2007 Joe :Pirzynski,Mayor Town of Los Gatos 110 E.Main Street Los Gatos,CA 95032 Dear Mayor Pirzynski and Council Members: As residents of the Town Los Gatos in The Manor,we are writing in support of the Town's purchase of the Verlzon building on Los Gatos Boulevard for a police operations center.We will be out of town when the item is considered and will'not be able to attend the Town Council hearing when the item is considered. We believe the addition of the police building ill this part of Town distributes the police presence in our community well and will benefit our neighborhood substantially.We would also like to thank the Town's professional staff and Police Department for their community outreach and commitment to integrating the use with the neighborhood. We request the following conditions be added to the purchase of the property and any use of the building for police operations: ..Require the same level of high quality architectural excellence and financial inveshnent in the sides of the building facing public streets as would be required of any private sector applicant. ..Ensure the visual interface between the operations center and neighborhood along Camellia Terrace,as well as the fac;ade,are attractive and not institutional in their look and feel. ..Restrict vehicular ingress and egress onto Camellia Terrace to emergency access only. .,Require an annual review of the operations of the police center by the Town Council to provide a mechanism to benchmark and assess its compliance with stated goals and objectives of the Police Department to being a good neighbor. Again,we request that you approve the purchase of the site and look forward to seeing the building redeveloped with the proposed use. Sincerely, ~~V~J~. Eric Morley &Holly Hur.fkr ATTACHMENT 9