Ord 1861 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance Efecting Zone Change NO.85 From R-1:8 and O to O-PD for Property at 634 West Parr AvenueORDINANCE 1861
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 85 FROM R -1:8 AND O TO O -PD
FOR PROPERTY AT 634 WEST PARR AVENUE
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN:
SECTION I
The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to change the
zoning on property addressed as 634 West Parr Avenue shown on the map which is attached
hereto marked Exhibit A and is part of this Ordinance, from R -1:8 (Single family residential,
minimum lot size 8,000 sq. ft.) and O (Office) to O -PD (Office - 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 an existing single- family residence and garage;
2. Construction of a 64 -unit multiple family housing development and community
facility;
3. Landscaping, parking and other improvements shown and required on the Official
Development Plan;
4. Uses permitted are those specified in the RM (Multiple Family) and O (Office)
zone by Sections 4.32.020 and 4.52.020 (Permitted Uses) and 4.26.030 (Conditional
Uses) of the Zoning Ordinance, as those sections exist at the time of the adoption
of this Ordinance, or as they may be amended in the future. However, no use
listed in Section 4.26.030 is allowed unless specifically authorized by this
Ordinance, or by Conditional Use Permit.
SECTION III
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COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All general provisions in Article 3 of the Zoning Ordinance apply, and the provisions
of Chapter 4.40 of the Zoning Ordinance apply, except when the Official Development Plan
specifically shows otherwise.
SECTION IV
Architecture and Site Approval is required before the grading, demolition or
construction work is performed, whether or not a permit is required for the work, and
before any permit for grading, demolition and construction is issued. Grading, demolition
or construction permits shall only be used in a manner complying with Section 4.82.120 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION V
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In addition to Exhibit A, (Zone Change Vicinity Map), the attached Exhibit B (Site
Plan, and Conceptual Elevations sheets 2, 9 through 11) are part of the Official
Development Plan. The following performance standards are part of the Official
Development Plan and must be complied with before issuance of any grading, demolition
or construction permits:
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR:
1. Construction activities shall be limited to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and
prohibited on weekends.
2. The colors of the proposed development shall consist of muted natural earthtone
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colors.
3. Contractor shall muffle noise from equipment and excessive noisy construction
operations (e.g. mixing concrete) shall be performed off -site.
4. Final site plans shall incorporate bicycle racks within the development.
5. A shared parking agreement shall be entered into between MidPeninsula and the
Community Hospital for the joint use of 24 parking spaces on the property
immediately to the south, and should include provision for both evening and
weekend parking. Parking shall be available from 5 P.M. to 6 A.M. This
agreement should contain sufficient flexibility of enforcement so that vehicles are
not towed for minor violations. A gate or opening providing access to this parking
shall be identified during the Architecture and Site Approval stage.
6. The availability of the twenty parking spaces being allocated to the residents of
Villa Vasona shall be publicized to the residents of Villa Vasona.
7. The applicant shall provide $20,000.00 for traffic mitigation in the immediate area
of this project site. This fee shall be due and payable prior to the issuance of the
first building permit.
8. The applicant shall give priority to those who live and /or work in the Town of Los
Gatos.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE TOWN ENGINEER:
9. Final grading, drainage, sanitary sewer, driveway, utility and interim erosion
control plans shall be submitted to the Engineering Department.
10. A soils and geologic report shall be prepared which provides specific criteria and
standards governing site grading, drainage, pavement design, retaining wall design,
and erosion control. A registered civil engineer, specializing in soil mechanics,
should be included in the group that prepares this report.
11. All grading operations shall be continuously inspected by the soils engineer or his
qualified representative. The soils engineer shall submit a final grading report
prior to occupancy /Certificate of Completion.
12. Any sections of curb, gutter and sidewalk along the frontage of this property that
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are currently broken or raised, or any sections damaged during construction, shall
be replaced.
13. All work in the public right -of -way will require a Construction Encroachment
Permit.
14. A well information questionnaire (available through the Town Engineer) shall
be completed.
15. The following shall be dedicated:
Ingress- egress, storm drainage, sanitary sewer and public service easements, as
required.
16. Underground cable television service shall be provided to all new units.
17. Any existing sanitary sewer lateral proposed for reuse shall be televised and
approved by West Valley Sanitation District.
18. Horizontal and vertical controls shall be set and certified by a licensed surveyor
or registered civil engineer for the following items:
a. Pad elevation
b. Finish floor elevation
c. Foundation corner locations
19. All fees, as applicable, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits.
20. A five -year tree maintenance agreement shall be entered into.
21. Construction sites shall be sprinkled with water at least twice a day with reclaimed
water
22. Haul trucks and material stockpiles shall be covered.
23. Surrounding streets shall be swept at least once per day as needed.
24. All on -site storm drain catch basins shall be complete with oil and grease traps
to filter out some of the heavier petroleum by- products. The catch basins shall
be periodically cleaned to ensure proper performance.
25. The three parcels shall be merged into one parcel by either a parcel map or
Certificate of Lot Merger.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, FORESTRY AND
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MAINTENANCE SERVICES:
26. Newly planted trees shall be double - staked, using rubber tree ties and shall be
planted prior to occupancy.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF BUILDING SERVICES:
27. All units shall comply with the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) and Office of the State Architect (OSA) Standards.
28. Before cleaning buildings from project site, an inspection shall be conducted and
shall include any necessary testing for asbestos. Any asbestos found shall be
properly disposed of at an approved facility.
29. The project applicant shall assure the Town that all herbicides, pesticides, solvents,
oil based products and other materials regarded as hazardous, are properly
removed prior to construction.
30. All units exempt under HCD regulations shall comply with the following
requirements:
a. Light switches and thermostat controls shall be mounted between 36 inches
and 48 inches from the floor to the center of the unit, electrical receptacle
outlets shall be mounted no lower than 14 inches from floor to center of
outlet.
b. Lever door handles shall be provided at primary entrance and one bathroom.
(Specified in item h).
c. Wooden backing (2 x 8 minimum) shall be provided in all bathroom walls
at water closet, shower and bathtub, located at 34 inches from the floor to
the center of the backing, suitable for the addition of grab bars.
d. Faucets and shower controls shall be operable with one hand and shall not
require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. The force required
to activate controls shall be no greater than 5 lbs. Lever- operated, push -
type and electronically controlled mechanisms are examples of acceptable
designs. Separate hot and cold controls are acceptable providing they require
a minimal amount of grasping to operate.
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e. All passage doors shall be at least 32- inches wide on the accessible level.
f. Primary entrance shall have a 36 -inch wide door including: a 5 -foot by 5-
foot level landing, 18 -inch clearance at interior strike edge, and the threshold
shall be no higher than one inch with 1:3 minimum bevel (as specified in
HCD standards). Exit doors accessing the rear yard shall comply with the
primary entrance criteria, except (a) the required landing adjacent to the
sliding glass doors shall be flush with the bottom of the threshold of that
door and that the threshold shall be no higher than one and one half inches;
(b) garage doors are totally exempt.
g. Door buzzer, bell or chime shall be "hard" wired.
h. At least one bathroom (lavatory sink and water closet minimum) shall be
provided on the accessible floor with space requirements for accessibility
(36" x 48" clear space for water closet, 30" x 48" clear space for lavatory sink).
If a bathtub is installed on the accessible floor, a 30" x 48" clear space (30
inches dimension perpendicular to tub) shall be provided.
31. The development shall use water- conserving devices such as low -flow faucets,
shower heads and toilets.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT:
32. Fire flow for the project shall be not less than 3,500 GPM at 20 PSI residual.
33. Provide one public hydrant on -site.
34. All construction throughout this project shall be provided with approved fire
sprinkler protection throughout (NFPA 13).
35. Minor portions of the parking areas shall be marked "Fire Lane - No Parking ".
These areas shall be determined by Central Fire at the time of an appropriate
field inspection.
36. The Day Care Center shall be provided with an approved key box.
37. All buildings containing fire sprinkler risers shall be equipped with approved key
boxes for the department access.
SECTION VI
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This Ordinance takes effect 30 days after the date it is adopted. Within 15 days after
this Ordinance is adopted, the Town Clerk shall cause it to be published once in a
newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the Town
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos on June 17, 1991, 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 July 1,
1991.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson, Mayor Brent N. Ventura
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Steven Blanton
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED.
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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