2014-003 - Deny Appeal of 134 Loma Alta AveRESOLUTION 2014 -003
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING A REQUEST TO DEMOLISH A PRE -1941 SINGLE - FAMILY
RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE ON
PROPERTY ZONED R -1:8.
APN: 532 -29 -033
ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION: S -13 -049
PROPERTY LOCATION: 134 LOMA ALTA AVENUE
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: DONALD J. PROLO, II
APPELLANT: LEZLI LOGAN
WHEREAS, this matter came before the Town Council for public hearing on February
3, 2014, and was regularly noticed in conformance with State and Town law.
WHEREAS, the appellant has filed an appeal of the decision of the Planning
Commission approving a request to demolish a pre -1941 single - family residence and construct a
new single - family residence.
WHEREAS, on October 9, and December 11, 2013, the Planning Commission
considered a request to demolish a pre -1941 single - family residence and construct a new single-
family residence property zoned R -1:8. The Planning Commission approved the request, subject
to additional conditions of approval, and made the required findings.
WHEREAS, Town Council received testimony and documentary evidence from the
appellant and all interested persons who wished to testify or submit documents. Town Council
considered all testimony and materials submitted, including the record of the Planning
Commission proceedings and the packet of material contained in the Council Agenda Report for
their meeting on February 3, 2014, along with any and all subsequent reports and materials
prepared concerning this application.
WHEREAS, Council finds as follows:
A. The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Sections 15303 of the State
Environmental Guidelines as adopted by the Town in that the project consists of the
demolition and construction of a single - family residence;
B. As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition of a
single- family residence:
1. The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the single - family residence will
be replaced.
2. The existing structures have no architectural or historical significance, and are in
poor condition.
3. The property owner does not desire to maintain the structures as they exist; and
4. The economic utility of the structures was considered; it is not viable to maintain
the existing structures without resulting in a technical demolition.
C. The project is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single - family
homes not in hillside residential areas; and
D. As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of
an Architecture and Site application were all made in reviewing this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission approving a request to
demolish a pre -1941 single - family residence and construct a new single - family residence on
property zoned R -1:8 is denied.
2. The Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby adopted as
the Conditions of Approval for this pennit.
3. The decision constitutes a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure section 1094.6 as adopted by section 1. 10.085 of the Town Code of the Town of Los
Gatos. Any application for judicial relief from this decision must be sought within the time
limits and pursuant to the procedures established by Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6, or
such shorter time as required by state and federal Law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California, held on the 3`d day of February, 2014, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Marcia Jensen, Joe Pirzynski, Diane McNutt, Mayor Steven Leonardis
NAYS:
ABSENT: Barbara Spector
ABSTAIN:
�_. MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF L
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL — February 3, 2014
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
134 Loma Alta
Architecture and Site Application 5 -13 -049
Requesting approval to demolish a pre -1941 single- family residence and construct a new
single- family residence on property zoned R -1:8. APN 532 -29 -033.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Donald J. Prolo, II
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Planning Division
1. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all of the conditions
of approval listed below and in substantial compliance with the plans approved and noted
as received by the Town on November 27, 2013. Any changes or modifications to the
approved plans shall be approved by the Community Development Director, the
Development Review Committee, the Planning Commission, or Town Council, depending
on the scope of the changes.
2. EXPIRATION: The approval will expire two years from the approval date pursuant to
Section 29.20.320 of the Town Code, unless the approval has been vested.
3. OUTDOOR LIGHTING: Exterior lighting shall be kept to a minimum, and shall be down
directed fixtures that will not reflect or encroach onto adjacent properties. No flood lights
shall be used unless it can be demonstrated that they are needed for safety or security. The
lighting plan shall be reviewed during building plan check.
4. SALVAGE OF BUILDING MATERIALS: Prior to the issuance of a demolition pen-nit,
the developer shall provide the Community Development Director with written notice of
the company that will be recycling the building materials. All wood, metal, glass, and
aluminum materials generated from the demolished structure shall be deposited to a
company which will recycle the materials. Receipts from the company(s) accepting these
materials, noting the type and weight of materials, shall be submitted to the Town prior to
the Town's demolition inspection.
5. SIZE OF BALCONY: The depth of the rear second floor balcony must be reduced to the
minimum depth required by the building code that would allow the patio doors to open
inward. The balcony reduction shall be incorporated into the building permit plans prior to
issuance of the building permit.
6. SIZE OF PATIO: The size of the covered rear patio must be minimized. The size of the
master bedroom above the covered rear patio may be reduced, if necessary, to minimize the
covered rear patio. The patio reduction shall be incorporated into the building permit plans
prior to issuance of the building permit.
7. TOWN INDEMNITY: Applicants are notified that Town Code Section 1.10.115 requires
that any applicant who receives a permit or entitlement from the Town shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the Town and its officials in any action brought by a third
party to overturn, set aside, or void the permit or entitlement. This requirement is a
condition of approval of all such permits and entitlements whether or not expressly set
forth in the approval, and may be secured to the satisfaction of the Town Attorney.
EXHIBIT A
Building Division
8. PERMITS REQUIRED: A Demolition Permit shall be required for the demolition of the
existing single family residence and detached garage and a Building Permit for the
construction of the new single family residence and a separate Building Permit for the new
Detached Garage /Accessory Building. Separate permits are required for electrical,
mechanical, and plumbing work as necessary.
9. 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.
10. SIZE OF PLANS: Four sets of construction plans, minimum size 24" x 36 ", maximum
size 30" x 42 ".
11. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS: Obtain a Building Department Demolition Application
and a Bay Area Air Quality Management District Application from the Building
Department Service Counter. 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 form to the Building Department Service Counter with the Air
District's J# Certificate, PG &E verification, and three (3) sets of site plans that show 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.
12. 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.
13. 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 that the building pad elevation and on -site retaining wall locations and
elevations have been prepared according to the 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 comer locations
d. Retaining Walls
14. RESIDENTIAL TOWN ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS: The residence shall be
designed with adaptability features for single family residences per Town Resolution 1994-
61:
a. Wood backing (2" x 8" minimum) shall be provided in all bathroom walls at water
closets, showers, and bathtubs, located 34- inches from the floor to the center of the
backing, suitable for the installation of grab bars.
b. All passage doors shall be at least 32- inches wide on the accessible floor.
c. Primary entrance shall be a 36 -inch wide door including a 5'x5' level landing, no more
than 1/2 -inch out of plane with the immediate interior floor level with an 18 -inch
clearance at interior strike edge.
d. Door buzzer, bell or chime shall be hard wired at primary entrance.
15. TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE: All required California Title 24 Energy Compliance
Forms must be blue - lined, i.e. directly printed, onto a plan sheet.
16. 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.
17. TOWN FIREPLACE STANDARDS: New wood burning fireplaces shall be an EPA Phase
II approved appliance as per Town Ordinance 1905. Tree limbs shall be cut within 10 -feet
of Chimney.
18. HAZARDOUS FIRE ZONE: The project requires a Class A Roof assembly.
19. WILDLAND -URBAN INTERFACE: This project is located in a Wildland -Urban
Interface High Fire Area and must comply with Section R327 of the California Residential
Code.
20. PROVIDE DEFENSIBLE SPACE /FIRE BREAK LANDSCAPING PLAN: Prepared by a
California licensed Architect or Landscape Architect in conformance with California
Public Resources Code 4291 and California Government Code Section 51182.
21. PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: Provide a letter from a California licensed Architect or
Landscape Architect certifying the landscaping and vegetation clearance requirements have
been completed per the California Public Resources Code 4291 and Government Code
Section 51182.
22. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS: When a special inspection is required by CBC Section 1704,
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. Special Inspection forms are available from the Building
Division Service Counter or online at www.losgatosca.gov /building
23. BLUE PRINT FOR A CLEAN BAY SHEET: The Town standard Santa Clara County
Valley Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program Sheet (2406) 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 or online at
www.losgatosca.gov/building.
24. PLANS: The construction plans shall be prepared under the direct supervision of the
licensed architect or engineer. (Business and Professionals Code Section 5538)
25. APPROVALS REQUIRED: The project requires the following departments and agencies
approval before issuing a building pen-nit:
a. Community Development — Planning Division: Jennifer Savage at (408) 399 -5702
b. Engineering/Parks & Public Works Department: Maziar Bozorginia at (408) 395 -3460
c. Santa Clara County Fire Department: (408) 378 -4010
d. West Valley Sanitation District: (408) 378 -2407
e. Local School District: The Town will forward the paperwork to the appropriate school
district(s) for processing. A copy of the paid receipt is required prior to permit
issuance.
f. Bay Area Air Quality Management District: (415) 771 -6000
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS:
Engineering Division
26. 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. 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.
27. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all the conditions of
approvals listed below and in substantial compliance with the latest reviewed and approved
development plans. Any changes or modifications to the approved plans or conditions of
approvals shall be approved by the Town Engineer.
28. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT: All work in the public right -of -way will require a
Construction Encroachment Permit. All work over $5,000 will require construction
security. It is the responsibility of the applicant/developer to obtain any necessary
encroachment permits from affected agencies and private parties, including but not limited
to, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG &E), SBC, Comcast, Santa Clara Valley Water District,
California Department of Transportation. Copies of any approvals or permits must be
submitted to the Town Engineering Department prior to releasing of any permit.
29. DRIVEWAY: Existing drainage pattern shall not be disturbed with the new driveway
construction.
30. 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.
31. 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, thermoplastic pavement
markings, etc. shall be repaired and replaced to a condition equal to or better than the
original condition. Existing improvement to be repaired or replaced shall be at the
direction of the Engineering Construction Inspector, and shall comply with all Title 24
Disabled Access provisions. Developer shall request a walk - through with the Engineering
Construction Inspector before the start of construction to verify existing conditions.
32. SITE SUPERVISION: The General Contractor shall provide qualified supervision on the
job site at all times during construction.
33. STREET /SIDEWALK CLOSURE: Any proposed blockage or partial closure of the
sidewalk requires an encroachment permit. Special provisions such as limitations on works
hours, protective enclosures, or other means to facilitate public access in a safe manner
may be required.
34. PLAN CHECK FEES: Plan check fees shall be deposited with the Town prior to plan
review at the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department
35. INSPECTION FEES: Inspection fees shall be deposited with the Town prior to issuance of
any Permit or recordation of the Final Map.
36. DESIGN CHANGES: Any proposed changes to the approved plans shall be subject to the
approval of the Town prior to altered work being started. The Applicant Project Engineer
shall notify, in writing, the Town Engineer at least 72 hours in advance of all the proposed
changes. Any approved changes shall be incorporated into the final "as- built" plans.
37. PLANS AND STUDIES: All required plans and studies shall be prepared by a Registered
Professional Engineer in the State of California, and submitted to the Town Engineer for
review and approval.
38. GRADING PERMIT: Grading permit may be required for all site grading and drainage
work except for exemptions listed in Section 12.20.015 of the Town Grading Ordinance.
The grading permit 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.
39. TREE REMOVAL: Copies of all necessary tree removal permits shall be provided prior to
issuance of a grading permit building permit.
40. 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.
41. SOILS REPORT: One copy of the soils and geologic report shall be submitted with the
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.
42. GEOLOGY AND SOILS MITIGATION MEASURE: A geotechnical investigation shall
be conducted for the project to determine the surface and sub - surface conditions at the site
and to determine the potential for surface fault rupture on the site. The geotechnical study
shall provide recommendations for site grading as well as the design of foundations,
retaining walls, concrete slab -on -grade construction, excavation, drainage, on -site utility
trenching and pavement sections. All recommendations of the investigation shall be
incorporated into project plans
43. SOILS REVIEW: Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant's engineers shall prepare
and submit a design -level geotechnical /geological investigation for review and approval by
the Town. 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.
44. 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 the Town before final release of any occupancy
permit is granted.
45. SOIL RECOMMENDATIONS: The project shall incorporate the geotechnical /geological
recommendations contained in the Soil and Foundation Investigation of Proposed Single
Family Residence by American Soil Testing, Inc., dated March 14, 2013, Limited Fault
Investigation by Steven F. Connelly, C.E.G., dated July 8, 2013, and any subsequently
required report or addendum. Subsequent reports or addendum are subject to peer review
by the Town's consultant and costs shall be borne by the applicant.
46. UTILITIES: The Developer shall install all new, relocated, or temporarily removed utility
services, including telephone, electric power and all other communications lines
underground, as required by Town Code Section 27.50.015(b). All new utility services
shall be placed underground. Underground conduit shall be provided for cable television
service. Applicant is required to obtain approval of all proposed utility alignments from
any and all utility service providers. The Town of Los Gatos does not approve or imply
approval for final alignment or design of these facilities.
47. UTILITY SETBACKS: House foundations shall be set back from utility lines a sufficient
distance to allow excavation of the utility without undermining the house foundation. The
Town Engineer shall determine the appropriate setback based on the depth of the utility,
input from the project soils engineer, and the type of foundation.
48. TRENCHING MORATORIUM: Trenching within a newly paved street will be allowed
subject to the following requirements:
a. The Town standard "T" trench detail shall be used.
b. A Town approved colored controlled density backfill shall be used.
c. The total asphalt thickness shall be a minimum of 3- inches or shall match the existing
thickness, whichever is greater. The final lift shall be 1.5- inches of half inch medium
asphalt. The initial lift(s) shall be of three quarter inch medium asphalt.
d. The Contractor shall schedule a pre - paving meeting with the Town Engineering
Construction Inspector the day the paving is to take place.
e. A slurry seal topping may be required by the construction inspector depending his
assessment of the quality of the trench paving. If required, the slurry seal shall extend
the full width of the street and shall extend 5 -feet beyond the longitudinal limits of
trenching. Slurry seal materials shall be approved by the Town Engineering
Construction Inspector prior to placement. Black sand may be required in the slurry
mix. All existing striping and pavement markings shall be replaced upon completion of
slurry seal operations.
49. SIDEWALK CLOSURE: Any proposed blockage or partial closure of the sidewalk
requires an encroachment permit. Special provisions such as limitations on works hours,
protective enclosures, or other means to facilitate public access in a safe manner may be
required.
50. 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 Standard
Details. The limits of sidewalk repair will be determined by the Engineering Construction
Inspector during the construction phase of the project.
51. 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 Standard Details. The limits of curb and gutter repair
will be determined by the Engineering Construction Inspector during the construction
phase of the project.
52. DRIVEWAY APPROACH: The developer shall install Town standard residential
driveway approach. The new driveway approach shall be constructed per Town Standard
Details.
53. AS -BUILT PLANS: An AutoCAD disk of the approved "as- built" plans shall be provided
to the Town prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 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) Swimming Pool, Layer: SWIMMING -
POOL; e) Tennis Court, Layer: TENNIS - COURT; f) Property Line, Layer: PROPERTY -
LINE; g) 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.
54. CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC: All construction traffic and related vehicular routes shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Town Engineer prior to issuance of permit.
55. CONSTRUCTION STREET PARKING: No vehicle having a manufacture's rated gross
vehicle weight exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds shall be allowed to park on the
portion of a street which abuts property in a residential zone without prior to approval from
the Town Engineer.
56. HAULING OF SOIL: Hauling of soil on or off -site shall not occur during the morning or
evening peak periods (between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00
p.m.). Prior to the issuance of a building pen-nit, the developer shall work with the Town
Building and Engineering Department Engineering Inspectors to devise a traffic control
plan to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow under periods when soil is hauled on or off the
project site. This may include, but is not limited to provisions for the developer /owner to
place construction notification signs noting the dates and time of construction and hauling
activities, or providing additional traffic control. Coordination with other significant
projects in the area may also be required. Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other
loose debris or require all trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard.
57. CONSTRUCTION NOISE: Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weekdays; and
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., weekends and holidays, construction, alteration or repair activities
shall be allowed. No individual piece of equipment shall produce a noise level exceeding
eighty -five (85) dBA at twenty-five (25) feet. If the device is located within a structure on
the property, the measurement shall be made at distances as close to twenty -five (25) feet
from the device as possible. The noise level at any point outside of the property plane shall
not exceed eighty -five (85) dBA.
58. WVSD (West Valley Sanitation District): Sanitary sewer laterals are televised by West
Valley Sanitation District and approved by the Town of Los Gatos before they are used or
reused. Sanitary Sewer Clean -out is required for each property at the property line or
location specify by the Town.
59. 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. Fixtures above such elevation shall not discharge through
the backwater valve, unless first approved by the Administrative. The Town shall not incur
any liability or responsibility for damage resulting from a sewer overflow where the
property owner or other person has failed to install a backwater valve as defined in the
Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by the Town and maintain such device in a functional
operation condition. Evidence of West Sanitation District's decision on whether a
backwater device is needed shall be provided prior to issuance of a building permit.
60. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP's): The applicant is responsible for ensuring
that all contractors are aware of all storm water quality measures and such measures are
implemented. Best Management Practices (BMPs) shall be maintained and be placed for
all areas that have been graded or disturbed and for all material, equipment and /or
operations that need protection. Removal of BMPs (temporary removal during construction
activities) shall be placed at the end of each working day. Failure to comply with the
construction BMP will result in the issuance of correction notices, citations, or stop orders.
61. SITE DESIGN MEASURES: All projects must incorporate the following measures:
a. Protect sensitive areas and minimize changes to the natural topography.
b. Minimize impervious surface areas.
c. Direct roof downspouts to vegetated areas.
d. Use permeable pavement surfaces on the driveway, at a minimum.
e. Use landscaping to treat stormwater.
62. EROSION CONTROL: Interim and final erosion control plans shall be prepared and
submitted to the Engineering Department of the Parks & Public Works Department. A
Notice of Intent (NOI) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP) shall be
submitted to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board for projects
disturbing more than one acre. A maximum of two weeks is allowed between clearing of an
area and stabilizing/building on an area if grading is allowed during the rainy season.
Interim erosion control measures, to be carried out during construction and before
installation of the final landscaping shall be included. Interim erosion control method shall
include, but are not limited to: silt fences, fiber rolls (with locations and details), erosion
control blankets, Town standard seeding specification, filter berms, check dams, retention
basins, etc. Provide erosion control measures as needed to protect downstream water
quality during winter months. The grading, drainage, erosion control plans and SWPPP
shall be in compliance with applicable measures contained in the amended provisions C.3
and C.14 of most current Santa Clara County NPDES MRP Permit. Monitoring for erosion
and sediment control is required and shall be performed by the QSD or QSP as required by
the Construction General Permit. Stormwater samples are required for all discharge
locations and projects may not exceed limits set forth by the Construction General Permit
Numeric Action Levels and /or Numeric Effluent Levels. A Rain Event Action Plan is
required when there is a 50% or greater forecast of rain within the 48 hours, by the
National Weather Service or whenever rain is imminent. The QSD or QSP must print and
save records of the precipitation forecast for the project location area from
(http: / /www.srh.noaa.gov /forecast) and must accompany monitoring reports and sampling
test data. A Rain gauge is required on site. The Town of Los Gatos Engineering and
Building Department will conduct periodic NPDES inspections of the site throughout the
recognized storm season to verify compliance with the Construction General Permit and
Stormwater ordinances and regulations.
63. 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.
64. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: All construction shall conform to the latest requirements
of the CASQA Stormwater Best Management Practices Handbooks for Construction
Activities and New Development and Redevelopment, the ABAG Manual of Standards for
Erosion & Sediment Control Measures, the Town's grading and erosion control ordinance
and other generally accepted engineering practices for erosion control as required by the
Town Engineer when undertaking construction activities.
65. SITE DRAINAGE: Rainwater leaders shall be discharged to splash blocks. No through
curb drains will be allowed. Any storm drain inlets (public or private) directly connected
to public storm system shall be stenciled /signed with appropriate "NO DUMPING - Flows
to Bay" NPDES required language. On -site drainage systems for all projects shall include
one of the alternatives included in section C.3.i of the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit.
These include storm water reuse via cisterns or rain barrels, directing runoff from
impervious surfaces to vegetated areas and use of permeable surfaces. If dry wells are to
be used they shall be placed 10' minimum from adjacent property line and /or right of way.
66. SILT AND MUD IN PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY: It is the responsibility of contractor and
home owner 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.
67. 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.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
68. WILDLAND -URBAN INTERFACE: This project is located within the designated
Wildland -Urban Interface Fire Area. The building construction shall comply with the
provisions of California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 7A. Note that vegetation clearance
shall be in compliance with CBC Section 701A3.2.4 prior to project final approval. Check
with the Planning Department for related landscape plan requirements.
69. FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIRED: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system
shall be installed in one- and two- family dwellings as follows: In all new one- and two -
family dwellings and in existing one- and two- fammily dwellings when additions are made
that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet. Exception: A one -time
addition to an existing building that does not total more than 1,000 square feet of building
area. Group A, B, E, F, I, L, M, S, and U occupancy buildings and structures that are
located in the Wild- and -Urban Interface fire area and do not exceed 500 square feet of
building area. Note: The owner(s), occupant(s), and any contractor(s) or subcontractor(s)
are responsible for consulting with the water purveyor of record in order to determine if
any modification or upgrade of the existing water service is required. Note: Covered
porches, patios, balconies, and attic spaces may require fire sprinkler coverage. A State of
California licensed (C -16) 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 their work.
70. PREMISES IDENTIFICATION: Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all
new 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.
71. CONSTRUCTION SITE FIRE SAFETY: All construction sites must comply with
applicable provisions of the CFC Chapter 14 and Standard Detail and Specification SI -7.