Ord 2184 - Zone Change 110 and 208 E. Main StreetORDINANCE 2184
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE
FROM C-1, C-2, RC AND RM:S-12 TO C1:PD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
110 and 208 EAST MAIN STREET, 56, 56A, 104 and 108 VILLA AVENUE
AND 17 and 25 FIESTA WAY
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
The Town Code of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to change t11e zoning on
property at 110 and 208 E. Main Street, 56, 56A, 104 and 108 Villa Avenue, and 17 and 25 Fiesta
Way (Santa Clara County Assessor Parcel Numbers 529-34-024, 025., 064, 090 & 091) as shown on
the map attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is part of this Ordinance, from C-1 (Neighborhood
Commercial), C-2 (Central Business District), RC (Resource Conservation) and RM:S-12 (Multiple-
Family Residential, five to 12 units per acre) to C1:PD (Neighborhood Commercial, Planned
Development).
SECTION II
The PD (Planned Development Overlay) zone established by this Ordinance authorizes the
following construction and use of improvements:
1. Demolition of a second unit (56A Villa Avenue), two pre-1941 single-family residences (56
and 104 Villa Avenue) .and two additional single-family residences (25 Fiesta Way and 108
Villa Avenue).
2. Relocation of a pre-1941 single-family residence located at 17 Fiesta Way ("17 Fiesta
House").
3. Construction of a 30,000 square foot library building.
4. Realignment of Fiesta Way and Villa Avenue to eliminate the intersection while continuing
to provide through access.
5. Surface parking lots..
6. Landscaping and other improvements shown and required on the Official Development Plan.
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7. Uses permitted are those specified in the C 1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zone by Sections
29.60.210 (Permitted Uses) and 29.20.185 (Conditional Uses) of the Zoning Ordinance, as
those sections exist at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance, or as they maybe amended
in the future. However, no use listed in Section 29.20.185 is allowed unless specifically
authorized by this Ordinance, or by a Conditional Use Permit
SECTION III
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All provisions of the Town Cade apply, except when the Official Development Plan
specifically shows otherwise.
SECTION IV
A Parcel Map and Architecture and Site Approval are required before construction work for
the project is performed, whether or not a permit is required for the work and before any permit for
construction is issued. Construction permits shall only be in a manner complying with Section
29.80.130 of the Town Code.
SECTION V
The attached Exhibit A (Map), and Exhibit B (Official Development Plans), are part of the
Official Development Plan. The following performance standards must be complied with before
.issuance of any grading, or construction permits:
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Planning Division
1. ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPROVAL REQUIRED. Separate Architecture and Site
(A&S) applications and approvals are required for the library building and relocation of 17
Fiesta House. The Development Review Committee shall be the deciding body for the
Architecture and Site applications. The relocation of 17 Fiesta House shall be reviewed by
the Historic Preservation Committee as part of the A&S process.
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2. OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS. The Official Development Plans provided are
conceptual in nature. Final building footprints and building design shall be determined
during the Architecture and Site approval process. The colors and building materials shown
on the Official Development Plan are not approved and shall be reviewed through the
Architectural and Site approval process.
3. TILE MOSAICS. The the mosaics at the foot of the front steps and porch to 56 Villa
Avenue shall be saved and incorporated into the landscape or an appropriate area in or
around the new library.
4. FINAL LANDSCAPE PLAN. A final landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved as part
of the Architecture and Site process. All trees recommended for preservation by the Town's
Consulting Arborist shall be saved. Minimum tree size at time of planting shall be 24-inch
box, except for the hillside area where trees may be 15-gallon size.
5. WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE REQUIREMENT. The proposed landscaping
shall meet the Town of Los Gatos Water Conservation Ordinance. A consultant deposit shall
be paid when working landscape and irrigation plans are submitted. Plans and specifications
shall be reviewed and approved prior to the .issuance of a building permit.
6. AIR QUALITY MITIGATION MEASURE 4,7-4 (LEED CERTIFICATION). The new
library shall be certified as a green building through the U. S. Green Building Council LEED
program. Green building and performance measures shall be incorporated into the project
design to meet, at a minimum, LEED silver standards.
7. AIR QUALITY MITIGATION MEASURE 4.7-3. The Town shall implement the
BAAQMD recommended Best Management Practices for Greenhouse Gas Emissions where
feasible.
8. SETBACKS. The minimum setbacks are those specified by the C-1 zoning district or as
otherwise shown on the Conceptual Development Plans.
9. .OUTDOOR LIGHTING. All exterior building and outdoor lighting shall be shielded and
directed away from neighboring properties to shine on the proj ect site only. Lighting shall be
the minimum needed for pedestrian safety and security. Photometrics and lighting
specifications shall be reviewed as part of the Architecture and Site process.
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10. TREE FENCING. Protective tree fencing shall be placed at the drip line of existing trees and
shall remain through all phases of construction. Fencing shall be six foot high cyclone
attached to two-inch diameter steel posts drive 18 inches into the ground and spaced no
further than 10 feet apart. Include a tree protection fencing plan with the construction plans.
11. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT. A Tree Removal Permit shall be obtained for trees .approved
for removal prior to the issuance of any permits.
12. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES MITGATION MEASURE 4.3-1 a. Focused surveys shall be
conducted at the appropriate time of the year in the oalc woodland habitat for the two special
status plant species having the potential to occur in this habitat.
13, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 1VIITGATION MEASURE 4.3-1b. If any special status
species will be affected by the project, a Special .Status Plant Species Mitigation and
Monitoring Plan shall be required to avoid, minimize or compensate for the impact.
14. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES MITGATION MEASURE 4.3-3a. New trees shall be planted
to mitigate the loss of trees being removed. The number and .size shall be determined using
the canopy replacement table in the Tree Protection Ordinance and in accordance with the
.recommendations of the Town's Consulting Arborist.
15. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES MITGATION MEASURE 4,3-3b. All recommendations of
the Town's Consulting Arborist shall be followed throughout all phases of construction,
Refer to the report prepared by Arbor Resources dated September 1, 2009 for details. Tree
protection specifications shall be printed on the construction plans.
16. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES MITGATION MEASURE 4.3-4. Grading activities proposed
on the hillside areas of the project site shall include .grading and equipment operation
measures that minimize potential effects to six hillside trees.
17. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES MITGATION MEASURE 4.3-Sa. Demolition of buildings
and grading adjacent to the library building site should be conducted outside the nesting
season to avoid "take" and/or further evaluate presence or absence of passerines. If not
feasible to perform all demolition and grading activities outside of the nesting season, a pre-
construction nesting bird survey shall be performed by a qualified biologist.
18. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES MITGATION MEASURE 4.3-6. A bat habitat assessment
shall be conducted by a qualified bat biologist during seasonal periods of bat activity to avoid
"take" and/or further evaluate presence or absence of bats.
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19. CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION MEASURE 4,9-2a. Documentation of the house
at 17 Fiesta Way shall be prepared in accordance with the guidelines established for the
Historic American Building Survey.
20. CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION MEASURE 4.9-2b. Relocation of 17 Fiesta
House shall meet performance standards for orientation, setting and general environment as
specified in the October 8, 2009 Historic Resource Evaluation report prepared by Carey &
Company, Inc.
21. CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION MEASURE 4.9-2c. Prior to relocation of 17
Fiesta House a historic preservation architect and a structural engineer shall undertake an
Existing Condition Study to establish the baseline condition of the building.
22. CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION MEASURE 4.9-2d. Following relocation of 17
Fiesta House the -level of success in meeting the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties and in preserving character defining features of the historic
resource shall be documented by a qualified architectural historian.
23. SIGNS. Signs shall be consistent with existing Civic Center signs or a sign program shall be
created to ensure that future signs are consistent with library signage. Signs shall be
approved by the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of any sign permits.
24. FINAL UTILITY LOCATIONS. Plans shall be submitted showing the final locations and
screening of all exterior utilities, including but not limited to, backflow preventers, Fire
Department connections, transformers, utility boxes and utility meters. Utility devices shall.
be screened to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. The plans shall
be submitted for review and approval of the Director of Community Development prior to
issuance of building permits for the library building.
Building Division
25. PERMITS REQUIRED. A building permit shall be required for the demolition of the
existing single family residences and second unit, relocation of 17 Fiesta House, and the
construction of the new library building, Separate permits are required for electrical,
mechanical, and plumbing work as necessary.
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26. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. The Conditions of Approval must beblue-lined in full on
the cover sheet of the construction plans. A Compliance Memorandum shall be prepared and
submitted with the building permit application detailing how the Conditions of Approval will
be addressed.
27. STREET NAMES & BUILDING NUMBERS. Requests for new street names and/or
building numbers shall be submitted to the Building Division prior to submitting for the
building permit application process.
28. SIZE OF PLANS. Provide four sets of construction plans, maximum size 24" x 36."
29. PLANS: The construction plans shall be prepared under the direct supervision of a licensed
architect or engineer (Business and Professionals Code Section 5538).
30. NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION STANDARDS SHEET; The Town standard Santa
Clara County Valley Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program Sheet (or Clean Bay Sheet
24x36) shall be part of the plan submittal as the second page. The specification sheet is
available at the Building Division Service Counter for a fee of $2 or at San Jose Blue Print
for a fee.
31. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS. A Building Department Demolition Application and a
Bay Area Air Quality Management Application must be obtained. Once the demolition form
has been completed, all signatures obtained, and written verification from PG&E that all
utilities have been disconnected, return the completed from to the Building Department
Service Counter with the J# Certificate, PG&E verification, and three (3) sets of site plans to
include all existing structures, existing utility service lines such as water, sewer, and PG&E.
No demolition work shall be done without first obtaining a permit from the Town.
32. SOILS REPORT. A soils report, prepared to the satisfaction of the Building Official,
containing foundation and retaining wall design recommendations, shall be submitted with
the building permit application. This report shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer
specializing in soils mechanics (2007 California Building Code Chapter 18).
33. GEOLOGY AND SOILS MITIGATION MEASURE 4.4-1. Project plans shall demonstrate
compliance with 2007 California Building Code requirements for structural and seismic
loads and all recommendations made by pacific Geotechnical Engineering (refer to the PGE
report dated April 27, 2009).
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34, AIR QUALITY MITGATION MEASURE 4.7-1, The project shall comply with BAAQMD
basic dust and equipment exhaust control measures to minimize short-term emission.
3 5. SHORING. Shoring plans and calculations will be required for all excavations which exceed
four (4) feet in depth or which remove lateral support from any existing building, adjacent
property or the public right-of--way. Shoring plans and calculations shall be prepared by a
California licensed engineer and shall conform to Cal/OSHA regulations.
36, FOUNDATION INSPECTIONS.. A pad certificate prepared by a licensed civil engineer or
land surveyor shall be submitted to the project building inspector at foundation inspection.
This certificate shall certify compliance with the recommendations as specified in the soils
report; and, the building pad elevation, on-site retaining wall locations and elevations are
prepared according to approved plans. Horizontal and vertical controls shall be set and
certified by a licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer for the following items:
a. Building pad elevation
b. Finish floor elevation
c. Foundation corner locations
d. Retaining Walls
37. TITLE 24 -COMMERCIAL: The building shall be upgraded to comply with the .latest
California Title 24 Accessibility Standards. Necessary work shall be first investigated by the
design architect, t11en confirmed by Town staff.
38. BACKWATER VALVE. The scope of this project may require the installation of a sanitary
sewer backwater valve per Town Ordinance 6.50.025. Please provide information on the
plans if a backwater valve is required and the location of the installation. The Town of Los
Gatos Ordinance and West Valley Sanitation District ("WVSD") requires backwater valves
on drainage piping serving fixtures that have flood level rims less than 12-inches above the
elevation of the .next upstream manhole.
39. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS: When a special inspection is required by California Building
Code Section 1701, the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program
that shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building
permit. The Town Special Inspection form must be completely filled-out and signed by all
requested parties prior to permit issuance.
40. HAZARDOUS FIRE ZONE: The project requires a Class A roof assembly.
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41. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE: This project is located in a Wildlife Urban Interface
Fire Area and must comply with Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code.
42. DEFENSIBLE SPACE. A Defensible Space/Fire Break Landscape plan prepared by a
California licensed architect shall be provided. The plan shall be in conformance with the
California Public Resources Code section 4291 and California Government Code section
51182.
43. LANDSCAPE CERTIFICATION. A letter from a California licensed architect certifying
that landscaping and vegetation clearance requirements have been completed incompliance
with California Public Resources Code section 4291 and California Government Code
section 511$2 shall be provided prior to final inspection.
44. APPROVALS REQUIRED: The project requires the following departments and agencies
approval before issuing a building permit:
a. Community Development -Planning Division: Suzanne Davis at 354-6875
b. Engineering/Parks & Public Worlcs Department: John Gaylord at 395-3460
c. Santa Clara County Fire Department: (408) 378-4010
d. West Valley Sanitation District: (408) 378-2407
e. Local School District.
f. Bay Area Air Quality Management District: (415) 771-600D
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & PUBLIC WORDS:
Engineering Division
45. GEOLOGY AND .SOILS MITIGATION MEASURE 4.4-3. A standardized engineering
solution shall be utilized if the Town chooses to stabilize the slope to minimize the potential
for further creep and possible sliding of fill.
46. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY MITGATION MEASURE 4.5-1. The proposed
detention basin shall be adequately sized to accommodate surface runoff generated from the
project's impervious surfaces during the 100-year design storm.
47. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC MITIGATION 1VIEASURE 4.6-1. A Traffic Control
Plan shall be developed and shall include measures such as prohibiting trucks on East Main
Street during the school AM and PM peaks and prohibiting trucks from using Villa Avenue
or the freeway ramps on Santa Cruz Avenue to access SR17.
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48. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE 4.6-2. Advance
notification shall be provided to emergency service providers for all closures of Fiesta Way
and Villa Avenue.
49. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE 4.6-3. Pedestrian access
shall be maintained between the Civic Center and Villa Avenue throughout project
construction.
50, TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE 4.6-9. The Traffic
Control Plari shall be coordinated with scheduled peals truck delivery and haul traffic
associated with other approved projects along the project's haul route.
51, GENERAL. All public improvements shall be made according to the latest adopted Town
Standard Drawings and the Town Standard Specifications. All work shall conform to the
applicable Town ordinances. The adjacent public right-of--way shall be kept clear of all job
related dirt and debris at the end of the day. Dirt and debris shall not be washed into storm
drainage facilities. The storing of goods and materials on the sidewalk and/or the street will
not be allowed unless a special permit is issued. The developer's representative in charge
shall be at the job site during all working hours.
52, PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTIONS. The developer or his representative shall notify the
Engineering Inspector at least twenty-four (24) hours before starting .any work pertaining to
on-site drainage facilities, grading or paving, and all work in the Town's right-of-way.
Failure to do so will result in rejection of work that went on without inspection,
53. UTILITY COMPANY REVIEW. Letters from the electric, telephone, cable, and trash
companies indicating that the proposed improvements and easements are acceptable shall be
provided prior to recordation of the final map.
54. WEST VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT. All applicable sewerconnection and treatment
plant .capacity fees shall be paid either immediately prior to the recordation of any
.subdivision or tract maps with respect to the subject property or properties, or immediately
prior to the issuance of a sewer connection permit, which ever event occurs first -written
confirmation of payment of these fees (if applicable) shall be provided prior to map
recordation.
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55. ABOVE GROUND UTILITIES. The applicant shall submit a 50-percent progress printing to
the Town for review of above ground utilities including backflow prevention devices, fire
department connections, gas and water meters, off-street valve boxes, hydrants, site lighting,
electrical/communication/cablebnxes, transformers, and mail boxes. Above ground utilities
shall be reviewed and approved by Community Development prior to issuance of any permit.
56. SITE SUPERVISION. The General Contractor shall provide qualified supervision on the job
site at all times during construction.
S7. GRADING PERMIT. A grading permit is required for site grading and drainage. The
grading permit application (with grading plans) shall be made to the Engineering Division of
the Parks & Public Worlcs Department located at 41 Miles Avenue. The grading plans shall.
include final grading, drainage, retaining wall location, driveway, utilities and interim
erosion control. Grading plans shall list earthwork quantities and a table of existing and
proposed impervious areas. Unless specifically allowed by the Director of Parks and Public
Worlcs, the grading permit will be issued concurrently with the building permit. The .grading
permit is for work outside the building footprint(s). A separate building permit, issued by the
Building Department on E. Main Street is needed for grading within the building footprint.
58. SURVEYING CONTROLS. Horizontal and vertical controls shall be set and certified by a
licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer qualified to practice land surveying, for the
following items:
a. Retaining wall--top of wall elevations and locations
b. Toe and top of cut and fill slopes
59. PAD CERTIFICATION. A letter from a licensed land surveyor shall be provided stating that
the building foundation was constructed in accordance with the approved plans shall be
provided subsequent to foundation construction and prior to construction on the structure.
The pad certification shall address both vertical and horizontal foundation placement.
60. PRECONSTRUCTIONMEETWG. Prior to issuance of any permit or the commencement of
any site work, the general contractor shall:
a. Along with the project applicant, attend apre-construction meeting with the Town
Engineer to discuss the project conditions of approval, working hours, site
maintenance and other construction matters;
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b. Acknowledge in writing that they have read and understand the project conditions of
approval, and will make certain that all project sub-contractors have read and
understand them prior to commencing work and that a copy of the proj ect conditions
of approval will be posted on site at all times during construction.
61. RETAINING WALLS. A building permit, issued by the Building Department at 110 E. Main
Street, may be required for site retaining walls. Walls are not reviewed or approved by the
Engineering Division of Parks and Public Worlcs during the grading permit plan review
process.
62. SOILS REPORT. One copy of the soils and .geologic report shall be submitted with the
grading permit application. The soils report shall include specific criteria and standards
.governing site grading, drainage,. pavement design, retaining wall design and erosion control.
The reports shall be signed and "wet stamped" by the engineer or geologist, in conformance
with section 6735 of the California Business and Professions Code.
63. SOILS REVIEW. Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant's soils engineer shall review
the final grading .and drainage plans tp ensure that designs for foundations, retaining walls,
site grading, and site drainage are in accordance with their recommendations and the peer
review comments. The applicant's soils engineer's approval shall then be conveyed to the
Town either by letter or by signing the plans.
64. FINAL PARCEL MAP. A final parcel map shall be recorded.. Two copies of the final map
shall be submitted to the Engineering Division of the Parlcs & Public Works Department for
review and approval. Submittal shall include closure calculations, -title reports and
appropriate fee, The map shall be recorded before any permits are issued.
65. SOILS ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION. During construction, all
excavations and grading shall be inspected by the applicant's soils engineer prior to
placement of concrete and/or backfill so they can verify that the actual conditions are as
anticipated in the design-level geotechnical report, and recommend appropriate changes in
the recommendations contained in the report, if necessary. 'The results of the construction
observation and testing should be documented in an "as-built" letter/report prepared by the
applicants' soils engineer and submitted to Engineering before final release of any occupancy
permit is granted.
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66, FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS. Applicant shall be required to improve the project's public
frontage to current Town standards. These improvements may include but not limited to
curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway approaches, curb ramps, traffic signal, street lighting etc.
67. .DESIGN CHANGES. The project registered Engineer shall notify the Town Engineer, in
writing, at least 72 hours in advance of all differences between the proposed work and the
design indicated on the plans. Any proposed changes .shall be subject to the approval of the
Town before .altered work is started. Any approved changes shall be incorporated into the
final "as-built" drawings.
68. EROSION CONTROL. Interim and final erosion control plans shall be prepared and
submitted to the Engineering Division of the Parks & Public Works Department. A Notice of
Intent (NOI) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be submitted to the
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board for projects disturbing more than
one acre.. A maximum of two weeks is allowed between clearing of an area and
stabilizing/building on an area if grading is allowed during the rainy season. Interim erosion
control measures, to be carried out during construction and before installation of the final
landscaping shall be included. Interim erosion control method shall include, but are not
limited to: silt fences, fiber rolls (with locations and details), erosion control blankets, Town
standard seeding specification, filter berms, check dams, retention basins, etc. Provide
erosion control measures as needed to protect downstream water quality during winter
months. The grading, drainage, erasion control plans and SWPPP shall be in compliance
.with applicable measures contained in the amended provisions C.3 and C.14 of Order No.
R2-2005-0035 of the amended Santa Clara County NPDES Permit.
69. DUST CONTROL. Blowing dust shall be reduced by timing construction activities so that
paving and building construction begin as soon as possible after completion of grading, and
by landscaping disturbed soils as soon as possible. Further, water trucks shall be present and
in use at the construction site. All portions of the site subject to blowing dust shall be
watered as often as deemed necessary by the Town, or a minimum of three times daily, or
apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas, and staging
areas at construction sites in order to insure proper control of blowing dust for the duration of
the project. Watering on public streets shall not occur. Streets will be cleaned by street
sweepers or by hand as often as deemed necessary by the Town Engineer, or at least once a
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day. Watering associated with on-site construction activity shall take place between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and shall include at least one late-afternoon watering to minimize
the effects of blowing dust. All public streets soiled or littered due to this construction
activity shall be cleaned and swept on a daily basis during the workweek to the satisfaction of
the Town: Demolition or earthwork activities shall be halted when wind speeds
(instantaneous gusts) exceed 25 MPH. All trucks hauling soil, sand, or other loose debris
shall be covered.
70. .DUST CONTROL (SITES > 4 ACRES).The following.measures should be implemented at
construction sites greater than four acres in area:
a. Hydroseed or apply (non-toxic) soil .stabilizers to inactive construction areas as
necessary.
b. Enclose, cover, water and/or apply (non-toxic) soil binders to exposed stockpiles
(dirt, sand, etc.)
c. Limit traffic speeds on unpaved roads to 15 mph.
d. Install sandbags or other erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff to public
roadways.
e. Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
71. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN. The Applicant shall submit a construction
management plan that shall incorporate at a minimum the Earth Movement Plan, Traffic
Control Plan, Project Schedule, site security fencing, employee parking, construction staging
area, construction trailer, and proposed outhouse locations.
72. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. A storm water management plan shall be
included with the grading permit application for all Group 1 and Group 2 projects as defined
in the amended provisions C.3.d. of Order No. R2-2005-0035 of the amended Santa Clara
County NPDES Permit No. CAS029718. The plan shall delineate source control measures
and BMP's together with the sizing calculations. The plan shall be certified by a professional
pre-qualified by the Town. In the event that storm water measures proposed on the Planning
approval differ significantly from those certified on the Building/Grading Permit, the Town
may require a modification of the Planning approval prior to release of the Building Permit.
The applicant may elect to have the Planning submittal certified to avoid this possibility.
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73, SILT AND MUD IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. It is the responsibility of contractor to
make sure that all dirt tracked into the public right-of--way is cleaned up on a daily basis.
Mud, silt, concrete and other construction debris SHALL NOT be washed into the Town's
storm drains.
74. UTILITIES. The developer shall install all new, relocated, or temporarily removed utility
.services, including telephone, electric power and all other communications lines
underground, as required by Town Code section 27.50.015(b). All new utility services shall
be placed underground. Underground conduit shall be provided for cable television service.
It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain approval of all proposed utility alignments from
any and all utility service providers.
75. SIDEWALK REPAIR. The developer shall repair and replace to existing Town standards
any .sidewalk damaged now or during construction of this project. Sidewalk repair shall
match existing color, texture and design, and shall be constructed per Town Engineering
Design Standards. The limits of sidewalk repair will be determined by the Engineering
Construction Inspector during the construction phase of the project.
76. RESTORATIO~1 OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. The developer shall repair or replace all
existing improvements not designated for removal that are damaged or removed because of
developer's operations. Improvements such as, but not limited to: curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
driveways, signs, pavements, raised pavement inarlcers, thermoplastic pavement markings,
etc. shall be repaired and replaced to a condition equal to or better than the original
condition. Existing .improvement to be repaired or replaced shall be at the direction of the
Engineering Construction Inspector, and shall comply with all Title 24 Disabled Access
provisions. Developer shall request awalk-through with the Engineering Construction
Inspector before the start of construction to verify existing conditions.
77. CURB AND GUTTER, The developer shall repair. and replace to existing Town standards
any curb and gutter damaged now or during construction of this proj ect. New curb and gutter
shall be constructed per Town Engineering Design Standards. The limits of curb and gutter
repair will be determined by the Engineering Construction Inspector during the construction
phase of the project.
78. CURB RAMPS. All curb ramp(s) and walkways shall be in compliance with Americans
with Disabilities Act ("ADA") standards.
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79. AS-BUILT PLANS, After completion of the construction of all work, the original plans
shall have all changes (change orders and field changes) clearly marked. The "as-built" plans
shall again be signed and "wet-stamped" by the civil engineer who prepared the- plans,
attesting to the changes. The original "as-built" plans shall be review and approved the
Engineering Inspector. A Mylar and AutoCAD disk of the approved "as-built" plans shall be
provided to the Town before the Faithful Performance Security or Occupancy Permit is
released. The AutoCAD file shall include onlythe following information and shall conform
to the layer naming convention: a) Building Outline, Layer; BLDG-OUTLINE; b) Driveway,
Layer: DRIVEWAY; c) Retaining Wall, Layer: RETAINING WALL; d) Property Line,
Layer: PROPERTY-LINE; e) Contours, Layer: NEWCONTOUR. All as-built digital files
must be on the same coordinate basis as the Town's survey control network and shall be
submitted in AutoCAD version 2000 or higher.
80, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. Good housekeeping practices shall be observed at all times
during the course of construction. Superintendence of construction shall be diligently
performed by a person or persons authorized to do so at all times dltring working hours. The
storing of goods and/or materials on the sidewalk and/or the street will not be allowed unless
a special permit is issued by the Engineering Division. The adjacent public right-of--way
shall be kept clear of all job related dirt and debris at the end of the day. Dirt and debris shall
not be washed into storm drainage facilities. The storing of goods and materials on the
sidewalk and/or the street will not be allowed unless a special permit is issued. The
developer's representative in charge shall be at the j ob situ during all working hours, Failure
to maintain the public right-of--way according to this condition may result in the Town
performing the renuired maintenance at the developer's expense.
81. SANITARY SEWER BACKWATER VALVE. Drainage piping serving fixtures which have
flood level rims less than twelve (12) inches (304.8 mm) above the elevation of the next
upstream manhole and/or flushing inlet cover at the public or private sewer system serving
such drainage piping shall be protected from baclcflow of sewage by installing. an approved
type backwater valve. Evidence of West Valley Sanitation District's decision on whether a
backwater device is needed shall be provided prior to issuance of a building permit.
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82. SANITARY SEWER LATERAL. Sanitary sewer laterals are televised by West Valley
Sanitation District and approved by the Town of Los Gatos before they are used or reused.
Install a sanitary sewer lateral clean-out at the property line.
83. TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN. The general contractor will be required to work with the
Engineering Division of the Parlcs and Public Worles Department to develop a traffic control
plan -this plan will include, but not be limited to, the following measures:
a. Construction activities shall be strategically timed and coordinated to minimize
traffic disruption for schools, residents, businesses, and special events. The schools
located on the haul route shall be contacted to help with the coordination of the
trucking operation to minimize traffic disruption.
b. As needed, flag persons shall be placed at locations necessary to control one-way
traffic flow. All flag persons shall have the capability of communicating with each
other to coordinate the operation.
c. ~ Prior to construction, advance notification of all affected residents and emergency
services shall be made regarding one-way operation or closures, specifying dates and
hours of operation.
84. NEIGHBORHOOD CONSTRUCTION COMMUNICATION PLAN: The applicant shall
initiate a weelclyneighborhood e-mail notification program to provide projectstatus updates.
The e-mail notices will also be posted on a bulletin board placed in a prominent location
along the project perimeter.
85. COVERED TRUCKS: All trucks transporting materials to and from the site shall be covered.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
86. FIRE HYDRANT(S) .REQUIRED. Provide fire hydrant(s) at locations to be determined
jointly by the Fire Department and San Jose Water Company. Hydrant(s) shall have a
minimum single flow of 1,000 GPM at 20 psi residual, with spacing not to exceed 500 feet.
Prior to applying for building permits, the applicant shall provide civil drawings reflecting all
fire hydrants serving the site.. The final determination of placement and number of hydrants
shall be to the satisfaction of the Fire Department.
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87. FIRE LANE MARKINGS REQUIRED. Provide marking in conformance with Fire
Department requirements for all roadways within the project. Installations shall conform to
Local Government Standards and Fire Department Standard Details and Specifications A-6.
88. AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system
is required for the library building, hydraulically designed per National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standard #13. A State of California (C-16) licensed fire protection
contractor shall submit plans, calculations a completed permit application and appropriate
fees to the Fire Deparhnent for review and approval, prior to beginning work.
89. FIRE APPARATUS (ENGINE) ACCESS ROADS. Provide access roadways with a paved
all weather surface and a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet, vertical clearance of 13
feet 6 inches, minimum circulating turning radius of 36 feet outside and 23 feet inside, and a
maximum slope of 15%. Installations shall conform with Fire Department Standard Details
and Specifications A-1.
90. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new
and buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road
fronting the property. Numbers shall contrast with their background.
91. PARKING ALONG ROADWAYS. -The required fire access road shall not be obstructed in
any manner and parking shall not be allowed along roadways less than 28 feet wide: Parking
is permitted along one side of roadways 28-35 feet in width. For roadways equal to or
greater than 36 feet, parking will be allowed on both sides. Roadways widths shall be
measured curb to curb face with parking space based on an eight foot width.
92. ON-SITE PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS AND/OR HYDRANTS. Installation of
private fire service mains and/or hydrants shall conform to National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standard #24, and Fire Department Standard Details and Specification
W-2. If the supply piping is "combined" (sprinkler system and hydrants). A UL listed four-
way FDC shall be provided. A separate installation permit is required from the Fire
Department.
93. FIRE DEPARTMENT KEY BOX. The building shall be equipped with a permanently
installed emergency access key lock box (knox), conforming to Fire Department Standard
Detail and Specification sheet K-1. Access keys shall be provided to the Fire Department at
the time of final inspection.
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SECTION VI
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of f,os
Gatos on January 11, 2010, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los
Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on January 19, 2010 and becomes
effective 30 days after it is adopted.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Joe Pirzynslci, Steve Rice, Barbara Spector, Mike Wasserman, Mayor Diane McNutt
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
~~ame /hc~J~'
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
C ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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