Ord 1485 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 46 FROM RM:5 -12 AND 0 TO RM:5 -12 -PDORDINANCE NO. 1485
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO.
46 FROM RM:5 -12 AND 0 TO RM:5 -12 -PD
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to
change the zoning of the property located between West Parr Avenue and Knowles
Drive, west of Capri Drive shown on the map which is attached hereto marked
Exhibit A and is a part of this ordinance, from RM:5 -12 (Multiple Family
Residential, 5 -12 units per net acre) and 0 (Office) to RM:5 -12 -PD
(Multiple Family Residential, 5 -12 units per net acre - Planned Development).
SECTION 2.
The PD (Planned Development Overlay) zone established by this ordinance
authorizes the following construction and use of improvements:
1. One hundred and fifteen (115) new and two -story dwelling
units to be developed under the Department of Housing and
Urban Development Section 8 Program, for low and moderate
income families and senior citizens. A total of 77 of these
shall be designated to families, while 38 shall be made
available to senior citizens, but the 16 one - bedroom units
shall be available to senior citizens and non senior citizens
on a first come, first served basis.
2. Parking for the family units at a ratio of 1.5 spaces per
unit minimum. Parking ratio for the senior citizens units shall
be a minimum of .55 spaces per unit.
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)
zone of section 4.32.020 (Permitted Uses) and 4.32.030
(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 4.32.030 is allowed unless specifically authorized
by this ordinance, or by conditional use permit.
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SECTION 3.
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All general provisions in Article 3 of the Zoning Ordinance apply, and
the provisions of Chapter 4.10 of the Zoning Ordinance apply except when the
Official Development Plan specifically shows otherwise.
SECTION 4.
Architecture and site approval is required before any grading or
construction work is performed, whether or not a permit is required for the
work, and before any permit for grading or construction is issued. Grading
or construction permits shall only be used in a manner complying with
section 4.82.120 of the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 5.
In addition to Exhibit A, the attached Exhibit B (Preliminary Development
Plan), Exhibits C -F (Unit Floor Plans), G and H (Architectural Elevations and
Typical Sections), I (Conceptual Grading and Drainage), J (Conceptual Utility
Plan), and K (Landscape Site Plan) 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 or construction
permits:
1. The applicant shall dedicate storm drain, sanitary sewer,
public utility and emergency vehicle access easements, as
required, to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer.
2. The applicant shall guarantee by contract and bond, the
following improvements, to the satisfaction of the Town
Engineer:
a. Interior street and parking areas, including curb,
gutter, sidewalks, street lighting and paving.
b. On -site utilities, including storm and sanitary
sewers and water mains.
c. Emergency vehicle access and road including 5- foot -wide
concrete sidewalk with 6 foot 6- inches of Grasscrete on
either side, bordered by a 6- inch -wide flush concrete
band.
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3. The applicant shall provide final grading, drainage,
traffic circulation, parking, and lighting plans, to
the satisfaction of the Town Engineer.
4. A second standpipe shall be added next to the open lawn
play field, to the satisfaction of the Central Fire
Protection District.
5. The building on the south side of the rose garden shall
be sprinklered or provided with approved alternate
protection, to the satisfaction of the Central Fire
Protection District.
6. All vehicles (with the exception of emergency vehicles)
shall be prohibited from the emergency access corridor.
7. All road surfaces shall be capable of sustaining 70,000
pounds loading and shall have a maintained vertical
clearance of 15 feet over the entire width of the road.
8. Gates or other obstructions of any kind shall not be
built or allowed across any portion of any access road.
9. All trees in proximity of grading and building shall be
surrounded by protective fencing prior to construction,
to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Parks and
Forestry.
10. Any underground utility lines within th.e extent of th.e
root system of the exising large Pepper tree shall he
hand- trenched and coordinated with. the Superintendent
of Parks and Forestry.
11. Residence in the 38 units of the senior citizen portion
of this project shall be restricted to persons who are
sixty years of age or older, or married couples living
together when at least one spouse is sixty years of age
or older. Higher minimum age limits established by private
restrictions are permissible.
12. A minimum of 5% of the family units and 10% of the senior
citizen units shall be designed for use by the handicapped.
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13. The on -site parking shall be reviewed one year after the
project has been completed. If it is proven that more
parking is needed than was provided for, the setback on
Knowles Drive shall be reduced in order to widen Knowles
Drive to create a parking lane in front of the property.
14. Thirty -eight units shall be for senior citizens only. The
16 one - bedroom units in the family area shall be available
to senior citizens and non senior citizens on a first come,
first served basis.
15. The developer shall enter into a development agreement with
the Town which would cover a long -term maintenance agreement.
16. Occupancy of the units shall be in accordance with the
following preferences:
A. Senior citizen occupancy preference
(1) FIRST PREFERENCE: Senior citizens who live in
the Town of Los Gatos.
(2) SECOND PREFERENCE: Senior citizens who have
lived in the Town of Los Gatos.
(3) THIRD PREFERENCE: All other applicants eligible
according to income criteria.
B. Family occupancy preference
(1) FIRST PREFERENCE: Persons who live and work in the
Town of Los Gatos.
(2) SECOND PREFERENCE: Single heads of households with
dependent children who live in the Town of Los Gatos.
(3) THIRD PREFERENCE: Persons who live or work in the
Town of Los Gatos.
(4) FOURTH PREFERENCE: Persons who have lived in the
Town of Los Gatos.
(5) FIFTH PREFERENCE: All other applicants eligible
according to family size and income criteria.
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C. Handicapped occupancy preference
(1) Handicapped persons will be given preference over
non - handicapped for those units especially designed
for the handicapped.
SECTION 6.
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 an adjourned regular meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on December 2, 1980 and adopted by the
following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at a regular meeting
of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on December 15, 1980
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Peter W. Siemens, Brent N. Ventura and
Thomas J. Ferrito
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS MarLyn J Rasm ussen
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Ruth Cannon
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS VMS
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