Ord 1564 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 63 FROM R- 1:8,000 TO R- 1:8,000 -PDORDINANCE NO. 1564
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 63
FROM R- 1:8,000 TO R- 1:8,000 -PD
SECTION I.
The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to change the
zoning of the property on the south side of West Parr Avenue shown on the map which
is attached hereto, marked Exhibit A and is a part of this ordinance, from R -1:8
(Single Family Residential, 8,000 square foot minimum lot size) to R- 1:8 -PD (Single
Family Residential, 8,000 square foot minimum lot size- Planned Development).
SECTION II.
The PD (Planned Development Overlay) zone established by this ordinance
authorizes the following construction and use of improvements:
1. Construction of thirty -two (32) residential condominium dwellings to be
used by senior citizens.
2. Three (3) of the proposed dwelling units will be reserved for the Town's
Below Market Price Program.
3. Parking, landscaping and other improvements shown and required on the
Official Development Plan.
4. Uses permitted are those specified in the R -1:8 (Single Family Residential)
zone by Sections 4.26.020 (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
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 IV
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 V
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In addition to Exhibit A (Zone Change Vicinity Map), the attached Exhibit B
(Site Plan), Exhibit C (Grading and Drainage Plan), Exhibit D (Floor Plans), Exhibit
E (First Level Plan), Exhibit F (Second Level Plan), and Exhibit G (Elevations and
Sections) 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 guarantee the following improvements, to the satisfaction
of the Town Engineer:
a. West Parr Avenue frontage, including new driveway, and storm and sanitary
sewer facilities.
b. On -site driveway improvements, including curbs, paving, storm and
sanitary sewers and lighting.
2. The applicant shall provide final grading, drainage, circulation and on -site
lightings plans to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer:
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3. The Below Market Price units shall share in the expense of maintenance of the
common areas.
4. Residents in 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.
5. Occupant age restrictions are subject to the following:
a. The conditions, covenants and restrictions or any similar document for
the project shall include an age restriction stating the limitation
specified in this ordinance in language satisfactory to the Town
Attorney, with a further provision that the age restrictions shall not be
amended except by consent of the Town Council expressed in a written
resolution, and that such restriction shall have priority over all liens
and encumbrances on the property.
b. The owners shall by separate, recorded instrument agree with the Town on
their own behalf and in a manner binding their successors in interest
that the land will be subject to the foregoing age restrictions until the
Town consents otherwise, and that in the event of litigation to enforce
the restrictions they and their successors will pay the Town expenses and
attorney's fees.
6. The conditions, covenants, and restrictions shall be submitted for approval in
conjunction with the tentative subdivision map and the Precise Development
Plan.
7. Each upper unit shall be provided with a center solar storage cell in the form
of a kitchen /corridor the floor connection to the concrete floor slab. Above
this area shall be a solar skylight, with louver control to allow winter sun
penetration, summer shade and controlled cross ventilation.
8. Solar hot water heating systems shall be required for each condominium unit.
9. Accessibility for the physically handicapped
The following features shall be installed in all units:
a. Extra bracing in the bathroom walls as support for future grab bars,
etc..
b. All doorways wide enough for the passage of wheelchairs.
C. All kitchens shall have the minimum dimensions as required for
handicapped accessibility.
d. All electrical outlets shall be a minimum of 18 inches above the floor
and all light switches shall be within reach of a person in a wheelchair.
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10. All of the common areas in the project shall be accessible to wheelchairs
(ramps, thresholds, etc.).
11. At least one of the model units shall be built with all features required for
a fully - accessible handicapped unit.
12. Any buyer requesting handicapped access features shall be able to have them
added as an option to the unit.
13. All advertising for the project shall include a statement to the effect that
handicapped features are an option on all units.
SECTION VI
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 reZular meeting of
the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on January 17th , 1983
and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at
a regular meeting of the Town Council on February 7th,1983.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Joanne Benjamin, Terrence J. Daily, Thomas J.
Ferrito, MarLyn J. Rasmussen and MaZor Brent N. Ventura
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS None
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS G rs
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Approved by Town Council date, Feb. 7th, 1983
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