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20091221 Study SessionPREPARED BY: PAMELA JACOBS DATE: TO: FROM: MEETING DATE: 12-21-09 STUDY SESSION COUNCIL/AGENCY AGENDA REPORT DECEMBER 15, 2009 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL/ CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION ON FINAL PLANS FOR THE NEW LIBRARY AND THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide comments on the final plans for the new library and the Draft Environmental Impact Report. BACKGROUND: The library project has been in the planning process since October 2007 when the Town Council directed staff to proceed with plans for the new facility with the assistance of an architectural firm. In April 2008 Noll and Tam Architects began working with staff to develop the conceptual design for the new library. Initial Town Council and public input was provided to staff and the architects in November and December, 2008 through Town Council meetings, a community meeting, and a sustainability design charrette. The Council reviewed the final conceptual design on January 20, 2009, and a second sustainability design charrette was held in July, 2009. The Council provided further input on exterior and interior design elements in August, 2009. In March, 2009, the Planning Commission held a Study Session on the proposed library and provided comments on the architecture and library plans. On December 9, 2009 the Planning Commission held a Study Session to discuss the General Plan Amendment, Planned Development application, and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (Attachment 1). A summary of the Commission's comments is provided below. The environmental assessment for the library project was started in March 2009. The Initial Study and Notice of Preparation for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) were circulated for a POWA,e1PA4C-6 ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER Reviewed by: Assistant Town Manager/Deputy Director Mown Attorney/General Counsel Clerk Administrator/Secretary finance Community Development PAGE 2 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL/CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION ON FINAL PLANS FOR THE NEW LIBRARY AND THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT DECEMBER 15, 2009 30-day public review period in July 2009. The Draft EIR was circulated for public review on October 19, 2009, with the 45-day public comment period ending on December 4, 2009. Comment letters were submitted by PG&E and VTA. The purpose of the December 21st Study Session is to receive Council comments on the final design and site plan for the new library, proposed interior materials, the Draft EIR, and information presented in the General Plan amendment and Planned Development (PD) application (incorporated in Attachment 1). DISCUSSION: As the design of the new library progresses, the architects continue to follow the principles embraced by the Council and public which call for the library to: • Be warm and inviting • Work with and enhance the existing Civic Center, but not mimic it • Respond to nature and incorporate natural materials • Look outward and allow views inward • Achieve at least LEED Silver certification At the December 21st Study Session, the architects will present the final design and site plan for the new library. The design and site plan are similar to that presented to Council in August, 2009, with refinements and modifications reflecting Council and staff input, and any changes recommended in the Draft EIR. The architects will highlight these changes in the presentation. In addition, the architects will present the previously selected exterior materials and recommendations based on prior Council input for interior materials, including carpets, counter tops, furniture fabrics, ceiling treatments, and glass features. Planning Commission Study Session The Planning Commission held a study session on December 9, 2009. Following presentations by staff and the project architects, the Commission offered comments on the Planned Development application and General Plan Amendment applications and EIR. Commission comments and staff responses include: • Mitigation for construction traffic for off -haul should be considered for all high school peak periods. ➢ Staff Response: It is expected that off -haul will occur for a one -week period in the summer when school is not in session. Otherwise, traffic management will occur to mitigate issues related to peak traffic periods. 1 PAGE 3 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL/CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION ON FINAL PLANS FOR THE NEW LIBRARY AND THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT DECEMBER 15, 2009 • Requested clarification related to the process and requirements for the relocation of 17 Fiesta House; suggested consideration of use of house for affordable housing. ➢ Staff Response: Staff clarified the criteria regarding a compatible setting for the house and stated that staff would return to the Historic Preservation Committee with the proposed location. Staff also clarified that the administration is considering the use of the house for affordable housing if an opportunity arises. • Transition between the library and Pageant Park should be explored further; need better integration. ➢ Staff Response: The transition between the library and Pageant Park is not included in the current budget for the library; however, conceptual plans for the transition will be included in a future project should funding be identified to relocate the cooling tower and reconfigure the entryway to the Park. Current plans will optimize the visual connection within the limits of available space between the library and the Civic Center. • One Commissioner commented that building colors and materials stand out rather than blending in; another Commissioner stated she likes the colors and materials of the new library; Commissioners requested further explanation about the choice of colors and materials for the exterior. ➢ Staff Response: Both Council and the Planning Commission were provided opportunities in early 2009 to comment on exterior colors and materials during the conceptual design phase for the library. Primary materials for the exterior included natural stone, porcelain tile, terra cotta, and stucco, in a range of colors including gray, beige/sand, and red/orange. Based on the design principle of "the library should work with and enhance the existing Civic Center, but not mimic it," the Council expressed a preference for the sand -toned, textured porcelain tile, the red -toned wood accents, and the gray stone. This color and material palette complements the red brick and gray concrete of the Civic Center and Neighborhood Center. The sand -toned porcelain tile softens the dominating brick of the Civic Center, while brightening the facade of the library which is located against the hill with trees on all sides. The grays and red/orange colors would provide a less striking effect, would blend in rather than complement the existing buildings, and would have a dark appearance in the shade of the trees. The red and gray accents of the new library connect the library to the other Civic Center buildings. Three residents have expressed concern regarding the architecture and materials of the building in letters to the Town Council, Planning Commission and the editor of the Weekly Times (Attachment 2). Other residents have complimented the design and the manner in which the building fits in to the Civic Center campus, while providing an attractive, environmentally sustainable building. From previous discussions, Council is aware that the design and the color and material palette were both developed deliberately to complement the existing buildings. I i PAGE 4 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL/CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION ON FINAL PLANS FOR THE NEW LIBRARY AND THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT DECEMBER 15, 2009 Next Steps Following are the next key steps and targeted dates for the library project: Planning Commission Review/Action/Recommendation • Architecture and Site • General Plan Amendment • Planned Development Application • Final EIR Town Council Review/Action • Architecture and Site • General Plan Amendment • Planned Development Application • Final EIR Town Council Action on Plans and Specifications Bid Award/Contract Approval Groundbreaking for New Library Grand Opening of New Library January 6, 2010 January 11, 2010 January 18, 2010 May, 2010 July, 2010 Winter, 2011/12 An outstanding issue is the relocation of the house at 17 Fiesta. While staff is committed to preserving the historic house, a suitable location has not yet been identified. At present, two options exist for private parties to purchase and relocate the house; however, each option presents challenges. Staff is exploring the option of relocating the house for use as affordable housing; however, staff has not identified a cost-effective location. In the event a suitable location is not identified prior to final action on the EIR, the Town plans on moving the house to Town property at the corner of Lark and Winchester and storing it until a site is found. Staff believes that this location is a good one from a security perspective, as it is next to the fire station which operates 24/7 and it is visible from passing traffic. In addition, the house would be fenced. The Town may need to move the house to this location temporarily even if a location is found, if the location is not yet ready to receive the house. If the location for the house is not identified prior to the certification of the EIR, the Council will need to make a Statement of Overriding Consideration. Although the Statement may be necessary in the short term, the intention is to ultimately relocate the house to a suitable location. CONCLUSION: With the finalization of design and preparation of the General Plan amendment, Planned Development Ordinance and Environmental Impact Report, the library project is nearing a major milestone. The Study Session is an opportunity for the Town Council to provide any feedback on design and/or land use -related processes prior to Planning Commission and Town Council action in January 2010. PAGE 5 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL/CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION ON FINAL PLANS FOR THE NEW LIBRARY AND THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT DECEMBER 15, 2009 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the project by the Town's Environmental Consultant, Geier & Geier (distributed to Council previously). A number of technical reports were prepared as part of this process, including a Phase I Environmental Assessment, Geotechnical Investigation, Tree Inventory and Arborist Report, Traffic and Parking Analysis and Historic Resources Evaluation. The public comment period ended on December 4, 2009. A Response to Comments will be prepared for the two written comments that were received on the EIR, and will be provided to the Council in advance of the special meeting of January 11, 2010. Potentially significant impacts have been addressed through recommended mitigation measures including requirements for tree preservation and replacements, performance measures for the relocation of 17 Fiesta House, and compliance with the recommendations of geotechnical and transportation consultants. All mitigation measures have been included as conditions of approval included in the PD Ordinance (Exhibit 5 to Attachment 1). In addition, a Mitigation Monitoring Plan has been prepared (Exhibit 3 to Attachment 1) to designate the responsible department or agency, and timing of each mitigation measure. FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds are available for appropriation to the new library project as identified in previous staff reports as follows: Source of Funds New Library Proposed Funding Sources Fund Amount Status Designated Reserves for Civic Center Improvements General $ 663,086 Available and designated for this use by Council Revenue Stabilization Reserve General 1,000,000 Allocated from $4.8 million 7/01/07 balance RDA Repayment of Police Building Loan General /RDA 2,720,000 Available July 1, 2007 RDA Potential Future Financing RDA 14,000,000 per financial advisor estimate updated 9/08/09 Total Project Funding Sources $ 18,383,086 All funds shown on the schedule above are in designated reserves and part of the invested Town Treasurer's balances. They are all available to be appropriated to the library project, with the exception of the $14 million in proceeds anticipated to be available in the future from a Town Certificates of Participation (COP) financing secured by tax increment available from the Town's Redevelopment Agency. It is important to note that the estimates of funds available from a future RDA bond issue are subject to change. The estimated amount available is based on increment projections. In early January, staff will be preparing an increment parcel analysis which will likely confirm the $14 I PAGE 6 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL/CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION ON FINAL PLANS FOR THE NEW LIBRARY AND THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT DECEMBER 15, 2009 million bond sizing. Staff will work in cooperation with its financial advisor, Emily Wagner and Associates. While it appears that the bond market has returned to a more normal state, the interest rate that the Town would be paying on the proposed debt issue may be higher than originally anticipated due to the lack of availability of bond insurance, which has impacted all government issuers. However, the Town received a ratings review in the Summer 2009 in which Standard and Poors modified the Town's credit from AA- to AA+, a two -notch upgrade reflecting the Town's continued financial strength. If RDA bond funds prove to be less than estimated, staff will return to Council with other options. Attachments: 1. Planning Commission Staff Report for December 9, 2009 2. Letters from residents TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: December 9, 2009 PREPARED BY: APPLICATION NO.: LOCATION: APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: CONTACT PERSON: APPLICATION SUMMARY: Suzanne Davis, Associate Planner Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager ITEM NO: Study Session Planned Development Application PD-09-01 General Plan Amendment GP-09-01 Architecture & Site Application S-09-58 Environmental Impact Report EIR-09-02 Villa Avenue at Fiesta Way Town of Los Gatos same Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager Requesting approval to demolish a second unit (56A Villa Avenue), two pre-1941 single-family residences (56 and 104 Villa Avenue) and two additional residences (25 Fiesta Way and 108 Villa Avenue), to relocate an historic single-family residence (17 Fiesta Way), and merge four parcels in conjunction with a General Plan Amendment (public, neighborhood commercial, medium density residential and open space to public) and zone change (C-1, C-2, RC & RM:5-12 to C-1:PD) for the Civic Center Master Plan and construction of a new library. APNS 529- 34-024, 025, 090 & 091. DEEMED COMPLETE: December 4, 2009 FINAL DATE TO TAKE ACTION: a. Final action on the EIR is required by CEQA Section 15108, within one year of the application being deemed complete (December 4, 2010). b. Rezoning and General Plan Amendment applications are legislative acts and are therefore not governed by the Peiniit Streamlining Act. RECOMMENDATION: Provide comments on the General Plan Amendment, PD application and Draft EIR. ATTACHMENT 1 Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 2 Villa Avenue a@ Fiesta Way/PD-09-01, S-09-58, EIR-09-02 December 9, 2009 PROJECT DATA: General Plan Designation Public Open Space Neighborhood Commercial Medium Density Residential Applicable Plans and Standards Parcel Size: 1.86 acres Surrounding Area: Zoning designation C-2 - Central Business District RC - Resource Conservation C-1 - Neighborhood Commercial RM:5-12 - Multi -Family Residential, 5 to 12 units per acre General Plan Zoning Ordinance Redevelopment Plan Existing Land Use General Plan Zoning North Civic Center Neighborhood Center Public Neighborhood Commercial C-2 C-1 East Hotel Single-family Residential Neighborhood Commercial Medium Density Residential C-1:PD RM:5-12 South Residential Medium Density Residential R-1D West Pageant Park Open Space RC CEQA: FINDINGS (REQUIRED WHEN FORMAL ACTION IS TAKEN): It has been determined that this project may have a significant impact on the environment and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared. • The Town Council must make findings for the certification of the Environmental impact Report. • The Planning Commission must find that General Plan Amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan if the recommendation is for approval. • The Planning Commission must find that the zone change is consistent with the General Plan if the recommendation is for approval. • As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition of single family residences. • As required by Section IV.B of the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project that the work proposed is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 3 Villa Avenue @ Fiesta Way/PD-09-01, S-09-58, EIR-09-02 December 9, 2009 EXHIBITS: 1. Environmental Impact Report — previously received under separate cover 2. Location map (one page) 3. Mitigation Monitoring Program (four pages) 4. Required findings (two pages) 5. Planned Development Ordinance (18 pages) with Rezoning Exhibit (one page) and conceptual development plans (11 sheets) 6. Town Council Resolution (two pages) and General Plan Amendment Exhibit (one page) 7. March 11, 2009, Planning Commission Study Session Summary Minutes (two pages) 8. October 8, 2009, Historic Preservation Committee Minutes (two pages) BACKGROUND: The library project has been in the planning process since October 2007 when the Town Council directed staff to proceed with plans for the new facility with the assistance of an architectural firm. In April 2008 Noll and Tam Architects began working with staff to develop the conceptual design for the new library. On November 3, 2009, the Council provided direction to proceed with planning the library in its proposed location at the base of the hillside on the east side of Villa Avenue. On November 13, 2008, a community meeting was held to obtain public input on the features people would like to have included in the new library. Noll and Tam Architects also conducted a design charrette to discuss sustainability priorities. On December 8, 2008, the Council reviewed conceptual design alternatives for the new library and provided input to staff and the project architects to shape the final conceptual design. The Council reviewed the final conceptual design on January 20, 2009, and authorized the Town Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Noll and Tam for preparation of schematic design through construction administration services for the new library. On March 11, 2009, the Planning Commission held a study session for the proposed library. Following a presentation by the project architect, Noll and Tam, the Commission provided comments on the architecture and plans for the library. There was no public testimony. Summary minutes are attached as Exhibit 7. The environmental assessment for the library project was started in March 2009. The Initial Study and Notice of Preparation for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) were circulated for a 30-day public review period in July 2009. The Draft EIR was circulated for public review on October 19, 2009, with the 45-day public comment period ending on December 4, 2009. As of December 3, one comment letter from PG&E has been received. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 4 Villa Avenue @ Fiesta Way/PD-09-01, S-09-58, EIR-09-02 December 9, 2009 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A. Project Summary The proposed project includes the demolition of five residential structures (located at 25 Fiesta Way and 56, 56A, 104, and 108 Villa Avenue), relocation of the historic residence at 17 Fiesta Way, realignment of Fiesta Way and Villa Avenue, and construction of a 30,000 square foot library and two new parking areas. The existing library building will be retained and used for community and staff meeting rooms, staff office and storage. The houses at 25 Fiesta Way and 104 Villa Avenue were previously approved for and are currently used as offices for Town staff. All Town owned properties including the Civic Center, Pageant Park, Neighborhood Center and new library site will be rezoned from C-1, C-2, RC and RM:5-12 to C-1:PD. The General Plan designation will be changed from public, neighborhood commercial, medium density residential, and open space to public. B. Location and Surrounding Neighborhood The project site (area of construction for the library project) is bounded by single-family residences and Hotel Los Gatos to the east, Pageant Park and the Civic Center to the west, single and multi -family residential to the south and the Civic Center and Neighborhood Center to the north. The library building will be situated well below the residences above the site on Cleland Avenue and will also have good separation from the closest houses on Villa Avenue. C. Planned Development Application The purpose of a Planned Development (PD) overlay zone is to provide for alternative uses and developments more consistent with site characteristics than are allowed in other zones, to create optimum quantity and use of open space, and to encourage good design. A PD is required to include only conceptual development plans. In this case detailed architectural plans are being provided as part of the PD process. The plans demonstrate excellence in architecture and the quality of the project being proposed. The Planning Commission should offer any comments about the architecture of the new library. The Commission's recommendation on the PD and comments on the architecture will be forwarded to the Town Council for final action. The PD Ordinance indicates that the DRC is the approving body for the Architecture and Site application for the new library and relocation of 17 Fiesta House. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 5 Villa Avenue @ Fiesta Way/PD-09-01, S-09-58, EIR-09-02 December 9, 2009 D. Architecture and Site Application Architecture and Site (A&S) approval is required for the demolition of two pre-1941 single-family residences (56 and 104 Villa Avenue), second unit (56A Villa Avenue) and two additional single-family homes (25 Fiesta Way and 108 Villa Avenue) that are located within the project area. Detailed information about each of the houses is included in a Historic Resources Evaluation prepared by Carey & Company (refer to Appendix G of the EIR). The Historic Preservation Committee considered the demolition of the houses on Villa Avenue and 25 Fiesta Way on October 8, 2009, and voted unanimously to support demolition of the structures. The Committee's findings are included in Exhibit 8. The Planning Commission is the deciding body for the current A&S application. Required findings for demolition of single family residences are included in Exhibit 4. If the Commission approves the request to demolish the second unit and four houses, the decision will be contingent upon approval of the Planned Development (PD) application. E. Zoning Compliance The five Town -owned properties that comprise the Civic and Neighborhood Centers are proposed to be rezoned to C-1: PD (Neighborhood Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay). The rezoning will eliminate multiple zoning designations and place a commercial zone over the entire 6.37 acre property. The Civic Center will be governed by the PD Ordinance (Exhibit 5) rather than the Zoning Ordinance. The PD Ordinance stipulates dimensional criteria, allowed uses, and performance standards. F. General Plan Amendment A General Plan Amendment is proposed to change the existing land uses designations of Public, Neighborhood Commercial, Open Space and Medium Density Residential to Public. The Public land use identifies public facilities in the Town such as the Civic Center and Library. The GPA will eliminate multiple land use categorizations and provide one designation for the 6.37 acre property. ANALYSIS: Architecture and Site The Town is proposing to construct a new two-story 30,000 square foot freestanding library to replace the existing 14,000 square foot library. The new library will be located near the northeast corner of the Civic Center at the base of the hillside along Villa Avenue. Part of the Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 6 Villa Avenue @ Fiesta Way/PD-09-01, S-09-58, EIR-09-02 December 9, 2009 existing parking lot accessed from Fiesta Way and Villa Avenue will be removed and the unpaved parking area on Villa will be eliminated. New parking spaces will be added on the east side of the library building and the parking lot adjacent to the Neighborhood Center will be expanded. The architectural style of the new library is compatible with the adjacent Civic Center and Neighborhood Center, while not duplicating these buildings from the 1960s and 1970s. The library's textured porcelain facade (with the look of natural stone without the maintenance challenges) and red -toned wood accents (on pop -outs, windows, and entryways) complement the existing buildings' red/brown brick and concrete exteriors. The use of glass provides a purposeful contrast to the existing buildings, allowing views inward and outward, as well as a great amount of natural light into the building. A 22-foot-wide clear story along the length of the building allows additional natural light into the library's public areas. "Pop -outs" for the teen area in the front of the building and the history section in the rear provide articulation as well as desired functionality for these two services. Further articulation is provided by extended walls on the building's front corners. Green Building The project has been designed using the LEED standards adopted by the Town Council on June 2, 2008. Condition #3 of the PD Ordinance requires the project to be certified as green and to achieve at least a silver rating. Designing to green building standards is a positive aspect of the project for the following reasons: • Lower operating costs • Reduces waste sent to landfills • Conserves energy and water • Provides a building that is healthier and safer • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions • Demonstrates the Town's commitment to reducing environmental impacts, energy conservation and sustainability Building Height The maximum height in the C-1 zone is 35 feet. The new library is proposed to be 36 feet 6 inches at the highest point, and would be an exception to the maximum height allowed under the proposed C-1 zoning. The main building will be 31 feet with the clearstory portion at 36 feet six -inches. The clearstory is 22 feet wide in contrast to the building depth of 92.5 feet. The height exception may be approved as part of the PD. Staff believes the proposed height is appropriate given its location and the distance between the building site and nearby residences. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 7 Villa Avenue @a Fiesta Way/PD-09-01, S-09-58, EIR-09-02 December 9, 2009 Parking and Circulation A total of 278 parking spaces will be provided at the Civic Center including on -site and street spaces. The new library will be 16,000 square feet larger than the existing and requires an additional 28 parking spaces. The opening of the Police Operations Building on Los Gatos Blvd. reduced the parking demand for the Civic Center by 48 spaces since a number of Police employee vehicles and most of the patrol vehicles are now parked at that location. Thirty parking spaces will be added off Fiesta Way (parking lot #2) and Villa Avenue (parking lot #3) providing the required number of spaces. Two changes will be made to the existing circulation: a. Fiesta Way will curve to the east and transition into Villa Avenue, eliminating the existing "T" intersection. The realignment will allow through traffic in both directions. b. Vehicles will no longer be able to drive behind the police and civic center offices to reach Villa Avenue. Traffic A traffic analysis was prepared by the Town's Traffic Consultant. The conclusions of the report are that intersections in the area will continue to operate at acceptable levels of service during am and pm peak periods and the new library is not expected to have any significant impacts on the Town street system. There will be a net reduction of two trips during the AM peak and an increase of 110 trips during the PM peak period. The Traffic Consultant recommended changes to the design of parking lot #2 to increase visibility for exiting vehicles, and noted that all access driveways be provided with unobstructed views of the roadway. These changes have been incorporated into the plans. Trees and Landscaping A Tree Inventory and Arborist Report were prepared by the Town's Consulting Arborist. Development of the library and related improvements including parking lot modifications and utility installation and relocation will affect 44 trees. Six trees will be impacted by grading and 38 are proposed to be removed. Twenty-two of the trees to be removed are protected by the Tree Protection Ordinance (six are native trees). The arborist developed recommendations to protect and reduce impacts to trees within the project area, including the previously mentioned six trees with the potential to be impacted by grading. Replacement trees will be required for the removal of the 22 ordinance protected trees. Based on the evaluation and recommendation of the Consulting Arborist a total of 46 new trees will be planted to mitigate the loss of trees being removed. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 8 Villa Avenue @ Fiesta Way/PD-09-01, S-09-58, EIR-09-02 December 9, 2009 The landscape buffers along the street side of parking lots #2 and #3 are less than the required 10-foot minimum in some areas. In addition, the landscape area along the northerly property line is less than the required five -feet behind spaces 69-71 in parking lot #2. The landscape areas were reduced as a trade-off to providing needed parking spaces. The reduction in the size of the landscape buffers may be approved through the PD. General Plan Compliance The following General Plan policies support the library project: HS.P.5.2 Build a new library facility that will be efficient, flexible and expandable to accommodate the changing informational and educational needs of the community. L.P.1.1 Development shall be of high quality design and construction, a positive addition to and compatible with the Town's ambiance. L.P.1.9 Preserve and protect historic structures. L.P.4.2 Ensure that new development is a positive addition to the Town's environment and does not detract from the nature and character of appropriate nearby established development. CD.P.1.7 New structures, landscapes and hardscapes shall be designed to harmonize and blend with the scale and rhythm of the neighborhood and natural features in the area. CD.P.1.12 New structures shall be encouraged to use energy and resource efficient and ecologically sound designs, technologies and building materials as well as recycled materials to promote sustainability. C.P.7.1 Encourage construction and use of technologies that maximize energy conservation. C.P.7.3 Design structures to maximize natural heating and cooling. Environmental Review As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the project by the Town's Environmental Consultant, Geier & Geier. A number of technical reports were prepared as part of this process, including a Phase I Environmental Assessment, Geotechnical Investigation, Tree Inventory and Arborist Report, Traffic and Parking Analysis and Historic Resources Evaluation. A Response to Comments will Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 9 Villa Avenue @a, Fiesta Way/PD-09-01, S-09-58, EIR-09-02 December 9, 2009 be prepared for any written comments that are received on the EIR, and will be provided to the Commission in advance of the special meeting of January 6, 2010. Potentially significant impacts have been addressed through recommended mitigation measures including requirements for tree preservation and replacements, performance measures for the relocation of 17 Fiesta House, and compliance with the recommendations of geotechnical and transportation consultants. All mitigation measures have been included as conditions of approval included in the PD Ordinance (Exhibit 5). In addition, a Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared (Exhibit 3) to designate the responsible department or agency, and timing of each mitigation measure. CONCLUSION: The Library project is consistent with the Civic Center Master Plan and the Redevelopment Plan, the proposed General Plan Amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan, and the proposed rezoning is consistent with the General Plan. The Commission should provide any comments on the EIR and library plans, inclusive of the architecture. The project has been scheduled for a special meeting on January 6, 2010, where the Commission should take formal action on the Architecture and Site application and develop a recommendation to the Council on the General Plan Amendment, Planned Development application and adoption of the EIR. 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This matter may have a significant impact on the environment and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is being prepared as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). APNS 529-34-024, 025, 064, 090 & 091. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Town of Los Gatos FINDINGS: Required finding for CEQA: The Town Council must make findings for the certification of the EIR. Required findings for General Plan Amendment: The proposed General Plan Amendment is internally consistent with the existing goals and policies of the General Plan and its corresponding elements. Required consistency with the Town's General Plan: The proposed Zone Change is internally consistent with the General Plan and its Elements. Required finding for the demolition of a single family residence: As required by Section 29.10.0903 0(e) of the Town Code for the demolition of a single family residence: 1. The Town's housing stock will not be materially affected by the loss of four residences. 2. The existing structures have no architectural or historical significance. 3. The property owner does not desire to maintain the structures as they exists; and 4. The economic utility of two of the houses (56 and 108 Villa Avenue) is poor and the proposed design cannot be accomplished without removal of the structures. Exhibit 4 Required finding for projects within the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Area: The project is consistent with the Town's General Plan as required by Section IV.B of the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project. N:\DE V \FINDINGS\2009\Library. do c ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TOWN CODE EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM C-1, C-2, RC AND RM:5-12 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 the 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:5-12 (Multiple - Family Residential, five to 12 units per acre) to Cl :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 the 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. Page 1 of 18 Exhibit 5 7. Creation of a minimum 5,000 square foot residential lot on Villa Avenue at the northeast portion of the property for relocation of 17 Fiesta House (optional element). 8. Uses permitted are those specified in the Cl (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 Code 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 conditions 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 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. Page 2of18 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. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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 LEED silver standards. 6. AIR QUALITY MITIGATION MEASURE 4.7-3. The Town shall implement the BAAQMD recommended Best Management Practices for Greenhouse Gas Emissions where feasible. 7. SETBACKS. The minimum setbacks are those specified by the C-1 zoning district or as otherwise shown on the Conceptual Development Plans. 8. OUTDOOR LIGHTING. All exterior building and outdoor lighting shall be shielded and directed away from neighboring properties to shine on the project 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. 9. 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. Page 3 of 18 10. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT. A Tree Removal Permit shall be obtained for trees approved for removal prior to the issuance of any permits. 11. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES MITGATION MEASURE 4.3-la. Focused surveys shall be conducted at the appropriate time of the year in the oak woodland habitat for the two special status plant species having the potential to occur in this habitat. 12. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES MITGATION 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. Page 4of18 19. 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. 20. 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 21. 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. 22. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. The Conditions of Approval must be blue -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. 23. 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. 24. SIZE OF PLANS. Provide four sets of construction plans, maximum size 24" x 36." 25. PLANS: The construction plans shall be prepared under the direct supervision of a licensed architect or engineer (Business and Professionals Code Section 5538). 26. NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION STANDARDS SHEET: The Town standard Santa Clara County ValleyNonpoint 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. Page 5 of 18 27. 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. 28. 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). 29. 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). 30. 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. 31. 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. 32. 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 Page 6of18 33. 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, then confirmed by Town staff. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. HAZARDOUS FIRE ZONE: The project requires a Class A roof assembly. 37. 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. 38. 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. 39. LANDSCAPE CERTIFICATION. A letter from a California licensed architect certifying that landscaping and vegetation clearance requirements have been completed in compliance with California Public Resources Code section 4291 and California Government Code section 51182 shall be provided prior to final inspection. 40. 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 Works Department: John Gaylord at 395-3460 c. Santa Clara County Fire Department: (408) 378-4010 d. West Valley Sanitation District: (408) 378-2407 Page 7 of 18 e. Local School District. f. Bay Area Air Quality Management District: (415) 771-6000 TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS: Engineering Division 41. 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. 42. 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. 43. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE 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 PM peak and prohibiting trucks from using Villa Avenue or the freeway ramps on Santa Cruz Avenue to access SR17. 44. 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. 45. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE 4.6-3. Pedestrian access shall be maintained between the Civic Center and Villa Avenue throughout project construction. 46. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURE 4.6-9. The Traffic Control Plan shall be coordinated with scheduled peak truck delivery and haul traffic associated with other approved projects along the project's haul route. 47. 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. Page 8 of 18 48. 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. 49. 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. 50. WEST VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT. All applicable sewer connection 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. 51. 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/cable boxes, transformers, and mail boxes. Above ground utilities shall be reviewed and approved by Community Development prior to issuance of any permit. 52. SITE SUPERVISION. The General Contractor shall provide qualified supervision on the job site at all times during construction. 53. GRADING PERMIT. A grading permit is required for site grading and drainage. The grading peiniit application (with grading plans) shall be made to the Engineering Division of the Parks & Public Works 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 Works, 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. Page 9 of 18 54. 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 55. 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. 56. PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING. Prior to issuance of any permit or the commencement of any site work, the general contractor shall: a. Along with the project applicant, attend a pre -construction meeting with the Town Engineer to discuss the project conditions of approval, working hours, site maintenance and other construction matters; 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 project conditions of approval will be posted on site at all times during construction. 57. 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. 58. 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 Works during the grading permit plan review process. 59. 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. Page l0 of 18 60. SOILS REVIEW. Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant's soils engineer shall review the final grading and drainage plans to 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. 61. FINAL PARCEL MAP. A final parcel map shall be recorded. Two copies of the fmal map shall be submitted to the Engineering Division of the Parks & 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. 62. 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. 63. 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. 64. EROSION CONTROL. Interim and fmal erosion control plans shall be prepared and submitted to the Engineering Division of the Parks & Public Works Department. ANotice 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 fmal 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 Page 11 of 18 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, erosion 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. 65. 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 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. 66. 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. Page 12of18 67. 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. 68. 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. 69. 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. 70. UTILITTFS. 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. 71. 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. Page 13 of 18 72. RESTORATION 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 markers, theitiioplastic 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 a walk-through with the Engineering Construction Inspector before the start of construction to verify existing conditions. 73. CURB AND GUTTER. The developer shall repair and replace to existing Town standards any curb and gutter damaged now or during construction of this project. 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. 74. CURB RAMPS. All curb ramp(s) and walkways shall be in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") standards. 75. 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 only the 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. Page 14of18 76. 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. 77. 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 backflow 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. 78. 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 during 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 job site during all working hours. Failure to maintain the public right-of-way according to this condition may result in the Town performing the required maintenance at the developer's expense. 79. TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN. The general contractor will be required to work with the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works 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. Page 15 of 18 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. 80. NEIGHBORHOOD CONSTRUCTION COMMUNICATION PLAN: The applicant shall initiate a weekly neighborhood e-mail notification program to provide project status updates. The e-mail notices will also be posted on a bulletin board placed in a prominent location along the project perimeter. 81. COVERED TRUCKS: All trucks transporting materials to and from the site shall be covered. TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT: 82. 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. 83. 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. 84. 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 Department for review and approval, prior to beginning work. 85. 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. Page 16of18 86. 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. 87. 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. 88. 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. 89. 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. Page 17 of 18 SECTION VI This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los 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 , 2010 and becomes effective 30 days after it is adopted. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N:\DE V \ORDS\LIBRARY-P C. D O C Page 18of18 56, 56A 104 and:108 ViIIa Avenue \ 17 and 25. Fiesta Way 110 and 208 E. Main Street \ III / 22) TOWN OF LOS GATES Application No. PD-09-01 A.P.N. # 529-34-024,025,064,090,091 Change of zoning map amending the Town Zoning Ordinance. ® Zone Change O Prezoning From: C-1, C-2, RC, and RM:5-12 To: C-1:PD Recommended by Planning Commission Approved by Town Council Date: Clerk Administrator Mayor Date: Ord: Exhibit A RESOLUTION NO. 2010- RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION FROM PUBLIC, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PUBLIC FOR TOWN OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 110 AND 210 E. MAIN STREET, 17 AND 25 FIESTA WAY AND 56, 56A,104 AND 108 VILLA AVENUE WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65353, the Town Council conducted a public hearing for consideration of amendments to the General Plan on January 11, 2010; and WHEREAS, during this hearing, the Town Council considered the General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Public, Neighborhood Commercial, Resource Conservation and Medium Density Residential to Public. RESOLVED, the Town Council finds that (a) the proposed General Plan amendment is internally consistent with the existing goals and policies of the General Plan and its corresponding elements and (b) that all proceedings have been conducted in compliance with the provisions of Government Code Section 65350 et seq. RESOLVED, the Town Council hereby changes the land use designation of the General Plan as shown on Exhibit A from Public, Neighborhood Commercial, Resource Conservation and Medium Density Residential to Public. Exhibit 6 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the llth day of January, 2010 by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA NADEV\RESOS\Libray-GPA.dc c ,r 5fi, 56A 10A and 108 Villa Avenue flOalliz ;�-`77 antl 25 FiesW Way �/ 110 and 208E Main Street TOWN OF LOS GATOS Application No. GP-09-001 A.P.N. # 529-34-024, 025, 064, 090, 091 Change of the general plan map amending the Town General Plan From: Public, Neighborhood Commercial, Medium Density Residential and Open Space To: Public Recommended by Planning Commission Approved by Town Council Date: Clerk Administrator N Mayor Date: Ord: Exhibit A a Page 1 of 14 TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTION MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 110 E. MAIN STREET WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 Chair Thomas O'Donnell called the Study Session to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Thomas O'Donnell, Commissioner John Bourgeois, Commissioner Charles Erekson, Commissioner Marcia Jensen, Commissioner Philip Micciche, Commissioner Marico Sayoc, and Commissioner Joanne Talesfore. Absent: None. Others: Assistant Town Manager Pamela Jacobs, Director of Community Development Bud N. Lortz, Town Attorney Orry Korb, Associate Planner Suzanne Davis, Assistant Civil Engineer Trang Tu-Nguyen, Associate Civil Engineer John Gaylord, and Recording Secretary Linda Rowlett. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUDIENCE) - (Up to three -minute time limit per speaker.) Ray Davis - -Commented that, in his opinion, the Town Council is acting irresponsibly and illegally on the library by taking funding from the RDA (Redevelopment Agency) for a public building. STUDY SESSION - Villa Avenue at Fiesta Way. PD-09-001. Discussion of conceptual plans for the new Town Library. Staff Report - Exhibits are available for viewing in the Community Development Department Bud Lortz, Director of Community Development - -Commented that tonight's presentation will be on the project's conceptual design. - -Introduced Chris Noll, Noll & Tam Architects Chris Noll, Architect --Described the project which is a two-story, 30,000 square foot building located at the back of the Civic Center. Commission Questions: - -Inquired how long building will last and if it will be able to adapt to technological changes in http://losgatos.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip jd=456 Exhibit 7 Page 2 of 14 future. - -Inquired if wooden louvered window coverings could be used to soften appearance. --Inquired if there was an opportunity for a window wall in periodical room for access to courtyard for community events. --Inquired if movable walls could be added later to temporarily close off areas. --Inquired how anticipated growth in collection has been accommodated. --Commented that location of Circulation area is not very obvious. --Requested clarification on cafe function. --Inquired if any changes have been made in the sustainability design. --Inquired if Technology Lab will have WiFi hook-ups for patrons' computers. Chris Noll, Architect, answered Commission questions: --Commented it will be 30-40 years before renovation will be necessary because building has been designed to allow for future needs of the community. --Commented wooden louvers are being considered. --Commented that periodical room currently has glass, but a wall that opens to courtyard can be considered. --Commented movable walls are possible, and that currently there is a conference room, but no community rooms. --Commented extra height shelving will accommodate growth in existing collections. --Commented that sustainability process is moving along as anticipated, and they are solidly in the middle of LEED Silver certification points. The building will be as sustainable as possible. --Commented Circulation will be moving closer to the entrance for visibility, but still want to encourage maximum use of self check-out machines. --Commented cafe area is small in scale having vending machines with hookups for coffee cart or food and beverage service. - -Confirmed that WiFi hook-ups will be provided for patrons. Commissioner Marcia Jensen --Inquired about use of existing library space. Assistant Town Manager Pamela Jacobs - -Commented the Town will develop a use plan, separate from the architect's, for vacated library to possibly include a community room, office space for relocated staff, and additional storage space for Friends of the Library. Chair Thomas O'Donnell --Inquired if anyone in the audience wanted to speak during the Study Session. No one did. --Adjourned Study Session at 6:44 p.m., noting that regular meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M. Chair Thomas O'Donnell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Thomas O'Donnell, Commissioner John Bourgeois, Commissioner Charles Erekson, Commissioner Marcia Jensen, Commissioner Philip Micciche, http://losgatos.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=456 10/28/2009 TOWN OF LOS GATOS 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6872 SUMMARY MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR OCTOBER 8, 2009, HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 4:10 P.M. by Chair Cowan. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Bob Cowan, John Almash and Len Pacheco Charles Erekson and Phil Micciche Sandy Baily, Acting Assistant Community Development Director Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager Peggy Conaway, Director of Library Services Suzanne Davis, Assistant Planner There were no verbal communications from the public. ITEM 1: Villa Avenue & Fiesta Way The Committee considered plans to demolish a second unit (56A Villa Avenue), two pre-1941 single-family residences (56 and 104 Villa Avenue) and two additional residences (25 Fiesta Way and 108 Villa Avenue), and to relocate an historic single-family residence (17 Fiesta Way). The Committee reviewed the Historic Resource Evaluation Report for the units prepared by Carey and Company, Inc, and considered staff's comments regarding the hazardous condition of the structures at 56 and 56A Villa Avenue which were determined to be uninhabitable. Pacheco moved to recommend the following to the deciding body: 1. The house at 17 Fiesta Way shall not be demolished under any circumstances. 2. The house at 17 Fiesta Way should be relocated as close to the immediate area as possible and should be retained as an historic resource. 3. The house relocation will be evaluated by the Committee once the new location has been established. 4. The other houses are recommended to be demolished based on the findings in the report prepared by Carey and Company, Inc. 5 The two mosaics at the foot of the front steps and porch to 56 Villa should be saved and incorporated into the landscape or an appropriate area for the new library. 6. Recommend that the history of the site be recognized with a plaque or inclusion in an exhibit with other historic photographs that will be displayed in the new library. The historic information regarding the site shall be taken from the Carey and Company report. Almash seconded, motion passed unanimously. Exhibit 8 ITEM 2: ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 P.M. to the next regular meeting on October 21, 2009. Prepared by: Cin 0Q?1 Approved by: an y L. Sandy L. ai y, Acting Assis nt Bob Cowan, Chair Community Development Director N:\DEV\HPCminutes\2009\ 10-8-09. doc RECEIVED DEC 1 5 2009 TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING DIVISION December 9, 2009 Town Council Members Town Planning Commission Members Los Gatos, Ca. Betsy & Cliff Petersen 110 Wooded View Drive Los Gatos, CA 95032 356-3229 In August we first saw the design for the new library in the paper and were moved to write a letter to the Weekly expressing our dismay. A copy of that letter is attached to reiterate our first impression feelings and review of the drawings on file. We combine forty plus years of Town residence with long involvement in community activities and forty years as a licensed architect. We feel qualified to comment based on our concern for this community and design & construction experience. We understand that construction documents are well over fifty percent developed and that the prospect for any substantial revision is remote. However, this building is going to be in place for a long time and we hope the chance for improvement of its design is still possible. Our Civic Center was an award winner when it was built and the Town was fortunate that it was constructed from materials that have weathered so well for the past forty plus years. The current design for the new library may well achieve energy efficiency for its featured natural lighting and "green" elements, but it will always be a porcelain tile and aluminum & glass anomaly that will impactthe overall coherence of the existing center. The proposed design has nothing in common with the existing neighborhood and the architecture of its neighbor. Notice how it turns a two story blank shoulder toward its parking area and Villa Ave. A "contemporary" design addition to an existing structure can coexist successfully if it respects such items as the material & color palette and massing & proportional elements of the original. This is an ordinary two story design that ignores its context and would likely be rejected for any other site in Los Gatos let alone for its proposed location. The Town rightly puts great emphasis on the value of our history and its architectural fabric. The existing civic center is a part of all that and worthy of protection. Finally, this design is not going to physically age well over the long period it is going to exist nor is it going to really appear as rendered. For instance, painted aluminum glass framing, paneling and horizontal louvers are not elements that weather well without maintenance. Glass without protective overhangs requires constant washing (with access required behind those metal louvers which will also need cleaning). Fake wood siding may be durable but looks like what it is. Thin tile surfacing does not provide any shadow effect at its joints so a matching color sealant material disappears. A contrasting joint color appears to merely be lines drawn on the surface. If nothing can be done about the boxy massing of the exterior of this building, at least please revisit the selection of the exterior (& interior) materials to possibly inject some feeling of warmth and welcome. We feel the library in any town is its most important civic structure so please make ours the best it can be and respect our civic center in the process. Take the time to view this design more critically than any other past project because this is the most important new building for our Town that you will ever approve. Betsy && Cliff Petersen ATTACHMENT 2 Betsy & Cliff Petersen 110 Wooded View Drive Los Gatos, CA 95032 356-3229 Re: New Town Library As 40+ year residents we have seen our Town grow successfully into the unique community it is today without losing too much of the small town visual character and feel that has attracted so many to it. Our new civic center library should honor our history and neighborhood & architectural fabric even more so than buildings of lesser importance. Allowing this design to go forward will preclude the Town from ever telling an applicant that their proposal does not "fit in with the neighborhood". This vital public service building will stand for many years and be a part of the legacy of those who have the responsibility for granting approval. We can only hope that sensitivity to preserving the quality of our Town will send this design back to the "drawing board" with clearer direction. Our fear, however, is that this design may already be too well entrenched to be open to public input. Our library as an inviting destination and the architectural integrity of our civic center being preserved are items too important to be put in peril by a review process that appears to be not waiting on input from residents who are just now seeing the design. Last week an industrial, high tech "corporate campus" style building sheathed in thin porcelain tile, metal louvers & aluminum framed glass and enclosing an exposed steel column & truss structure was unveiled. There is no sense of Los Gatos scale, charm and character. It is completely unsuitable for this community as it completely ignores the adjacent award winning, low profile, brick & concrete civic center complex. This project is going to be an extension of our civic center similar to the situation of the recent addition to the high school. There a design was produced that respected the "context" into which the addition was inserted. Normally, the Town requires respecting the context with -in which all new projects seeking approval will reside. Why are the same contextual design principals and process not mandatory for such an important project as our new library? Even the proposed interior design conveys the same hard edged, institutional feeling as the exterior. Precise mimicking of the existing civic center is not necessary but there should at least be some empathy demonstrated for its massing, proportions, materials & color palette. A slick two story shoebox with a long ordinary flat front facing Main Street, is not saved by a wood tone "pop -out" and an indented entry. Betsy & Cliff Petersen WADE H. HOVER Date: December 10, 2009 To: Suzanne Davis, Associate Planner 101 CHURCH STREET • SUITE 1 2 • LOS GATOS • CA • 95030 TELEPHONE (408) 354-1 188 FACSIMILE (408) 354-1296 Town of Los Gatos From: Wade H. Hover Re: Application PD-09-01, Villa Avenue at Fiesta Way DEC 1 ? 2009 • OWN OF LOS GATO, .-'_ANNWC fltVISIC) In addition to my letter sent to you yesterday on the subject of the exterior architecture of the new library, I am including with this memo a copy of the Los Gatos Library brochure which depicts an architectural image which is far different and more in keeping with other Los Gatos buildings than the one being considered for the new library. Al i { s! F