Item 2 - Staff Report & Exhibits 1-7TOWN OF LOS GATOS ITEM NO: 2
CONSENT PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: Apri113, 2016
PREPARED BY:
APPLICATION NO:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT/
CONTACT PERSON:
PROPERTY OWNER:
Erin Walters, Associate Planner
ewa lt ers@l osgatosca.gov
Conditional Use Permit Application U-16-002
663 Blossom Hill Road, Suite 200 (at the northwest comer of
Blossom Hill Road and Los Gatos Boulevard)
LGC Barre LLC, Shadin Saah and Stacy Barrett
Linda L. Lester c/o Lester Investment
APPLICATION SUMMARY: Requesting approval for a new fitness studio (Bar Method Studio)
with group classes on property zoned CH:PD. APN 529-65-028.
RECOMMENDATION:
PROJECT DATA:
North
East
South
West
CEQA:
DEEMED COMPLETE: March 11 ,2016
FINAL DATE TO TAKE ACTION: September 11,2016
Approval , subject to conditions.
General Plan Designation:
Zoning Designation:
Mixed Use Commercial
Commercial Highway/Planned
Development, CH:PD
Applicable Plans & Standards: General Plan
Parcel Size: 2.04 acres
Surrounding Area:
Existing Land Use General Plan Zoning
Office Mixed Use Commercial 0
Commercial Mixed Use Commercial C-1
Commercial Mixed Use Commercial CH
Residential Medium Density Residential RM-5:12
A Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program were adopted by the Town Council on June 6 ,
2011 for a mixed use development. No further environmental
analysis is required for this application.
Planning Commission Staff Report -Page 2
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FINDINGS
ACTION:
EXHIBITS:
BACKGROUND:
• As required by Section 29.20.190 of the Town Code for granting
a Conditional Use Permit.
The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed
within ten days.
I. Location Map
2. Findings (one page)
3. Recommended Conditions of Approval (six pages)
4. Business Description and Letter of Justification, received March
4, 2016 (two pages)
5. Mixed Use Planned Development Parking Summary (one page)
6. Public Comments received by 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 7,
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7. Development Plans, received February 3 , 2016 (three sheets)
The proposed project would occupy a vacant second floor tenant space in an existing commercial
center, Lester Square. The commercial center is made up of two buildings. The subject space is
located on the second floor of the building located along Blossom Hill Road. The proposed use is
group fitness classes.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A. Co nditional Use Permit
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CU P) for a new fitness
studio with group classes (Bar Method) in a vacant 3,373-square foot second floor tenant
space. The maximum hours of operation wou ld be 5:30 a.m. to 9:00p.m. Monday through
Friday and 6:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The applicant provided a letter of
justification and description of the business (Exhibit 4) and development plans (Exhibit 7 ).
When reviewing a CUP, the deciding body should consider the information in the applicant's
business plan; however, the key consideration should be the explicit proposed use since the
business plan can change from owner to owner. The explicit use may be , and is often , defined
in the recommended conditions of approval as a "use" condition. The CUP run s with the land,
and the deciding body should review applications based on the explicit use as opposed to the
app li cant or the appli cant's business plan.
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B. Location and Surrounding Neighborhood
The project site is located on the northwest comer of Los Gatos Boulevard and Blossom Hill
Road (Exhibit 1). The property is adjacent to a two-story office building to the north,
commercial shopping centers to the east and south, and residential to the west.
C. Zoning Compliance
The zoning designation allows group fitness classes, subject to the approval of a CUP.
ANALYSIS:
A. Project Summary
The proposed group fitness classes (Bar Method) would occupy a 3,373-square foot tenant
space within an existing commercial shopping center. The applicant is proposing to operate
during the following hours:
Monday -Friday 5:30a.m.-9:00p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 6:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
The applicant is proposing a maximum of 24 students and a maximum of four employees at
any one time. The floor plan includes a lobby area, a reception area, a small 1 00-square foot
retail area for the sales of clothing and water bottles, an office, two exercise studios, a locker
room, restrooms, and a room for childcare (Exhibit 7). The proposal also includes childcare
on weekdays for on-site members only (Condition of Approval 13, Exhibit 3). The applicant
provided a project description and letter of justification describing the proposal (Exhibit 4).
B. Parking
The commercial center has 131 parking spaces [121 on-site spaces plus ten parking space
credits from the residential portion of the Planned Development (Exhibit 5)]. Town Council,
the Town Attorney, and staff have determined that the parking credit was approved as a part
of the PD and Architecture and Site Applications. The Town Council adopted the PD
Ordinance on June 20, 2011. The Planning Commission approved the Architecture and Site
Applications for the residential and commercial sites on August 8 , 2012.
The proposed group fitness use requires a total of 12 parking spaces. The proposed use and
existing uses meet the parking requirements (see table on next page).
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April13, 2016
Lester Lane Commercial Center Parkin2 Analysis
Required
Address Business Type of Use Square # of Doctors or #of Seats Parking Spaces
Foot32e Students/Teachers
15965 Los Gatos Boulevard
Suite Adobe Medical 6,073 4 doctors 24.3
100, Jst Animal Office
Floor Hospital
Approved
CUP
Suite Adobe Retail 3 ,057 13
102 , I st Animal
Fl o or Marketplace
Approved
CUP
Suite Vacant Office 4 ,152 17 .7
200, 2"d
Floor
Suite x , Vacant Medical 1,500 1 doctor 6
2"d Office
Flo or
15991 Los Gatos Boulevard
Super Res taurant w/ 4 ,334 65 max 22
Duper Outdoor
Burger Dining Area,
Approved Beer/ Wine
CUP
681 Blossom Hill Road
Suite Philz Restaurant w/ 1,611 12 max 4
102 Coffee Outdoor
Approve d Dining Area
CUP
Suite Pizza Restaurant 2 ,109 30 max 10
100 Studio (Closed
Approved January 2016)
CUP
663 Blossom Hill Road
Suite Vacant (Expired 3 ,366 14 .32
100, CUP-Bank)
1st Floor
Office
Suite Proposed: Group (3,373) 24 students + 12
200, 2nd Bar Fitness 4 staff
Floor Method (CUP Req.)
Total 123.32=124
Required
Total Provided= 131 spaces
as approved through PO/ A&S
( 121 spaces on-site + I 0 parking
space credit)
Planning Commission StatfReport-Page 5
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April 13, 2016
C. Traffic
The approved Planned Development included commercial uses and therefore, no additional
traffic analysis is required. Traffic Impact Fees were paid in full when the applicant submitted
the building permit application for the commercial center. Future modifications of the mix of
uses may require additional traffic analysis and/or Traffic Impact Fees.
D. Noise
The applicant has described in the project description (Exhibit 4) that music will be played at a
reasonable volume. A condition of approval has been included that the noise must meet the
Town 's Noise Ordinance (Condition of Approval #11 , Exhibit 3).
E. Conditional Use Permit Findings
In order to grant approval of a Conditional Use Permit, the deciding body must make the
following findings:
1. The proposed use of the property is essential or desirable to the public convenience or
welfare; and
2. The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the zone; and
3. The proposed use would not be detrimental to public health , safety or general welfare;
and
4. The proposed use of the property is in harmony with the various elements or objectives
of the General Plan and the purposes of the Town Code.
In regards to the first finding, the proposed use is desirable to the public convenience because
it provides a group exercise classes for the public. As required by finding two , the proposed
use would not impair the integrity of the zone, in that the proposed use is a commercial service
use and would be located in a commercial zone. In regards to the third finding, the use would
not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare, and the conditions regarding the
operating hours , number of students, and employees placed on the permit would maintain the
welfare of the community. In regards to the final finding, the proposed use is in harmony with
the General Plan and Town Code.
F. General Plan
The goals and policies of the 2020 General Plan applicable to this project include but are not
limited to:
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• Policy LU-2 .1 -Minimize vehicle miles traveled for goods and services by allowing and
encouraging stores that provide these goods within walking distance of neighborhoods in
Los Gatos.
• Policy LU-9.2 -Maintain a variety of commercial uses, including a strong Downtown
commercial area combined with Los Gatos Boulevard and strong neighborhood
commercial centers to meet the shopping needs of residents and preserve the small-town
atmosphere.
• Policy LU-9.6 -Encourage development that maintains and expands resident-oriented
services and/or creates employment opportunities for local residents consistent with
overall land use policies of the Town.
G . Environmental Review
A Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were
adopted by the Town Council on June 6, 2011 , for a mixed use development. No further
environmental analysis is required for this application.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The applicant has reached out to the existing commercial tenants and adjacent residents. The
applicant has provided email correspondence with three neighbors (Exhibit 6).
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION:
A. Conclusion
Staff has recommended conditions of approval regarding the maximum number of students,
employees, and operating hours. The site has adequate parking to accommodate the proposed
use. The proposed use would close by 9:00 p.m. each day. The proposed use is in
conformance with the Town Code and is consistent with the General Plan.
B. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval ofthe proposed project. If the deciding body concurs with staffs
recommendation, it should:
1. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section 15301 of the
California Environmental Quality Act as adopted by the Town (Exhibit 2); and
2 . Make the required findings as required by Section 29.20.190 of the Town Code for
granting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (Exhibit 2); and
3. Approve Conditional Use Permit application U-16-002 with the conditions contained in
Exhibit 3.
Planning Commis sion Staff Report-Page 7
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April 13 ,2016
ALTERNATIVES :
Alternati vel y, the Commission can :
1. Approve the application with additional and/or modified conditions o f approval ; or
2. Continue the application with direction to a s pecific hearing date; or
3. Deny the application.
pproved by:
Joel Paulson, AICP
Associate Planner Community Development Director
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cc: Linda L. Le ster c/o Lester Investment, 15466 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032
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PLANNING COMMISSION -Apri/13, 2016
REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR:
663 Blossom Hill Road, Suite 200
Conditional Use Permit Application U-16-002
Requesting approval for a new fitness studio (Bar Method Studio) with group classes on
property zoned CH:PD. APN 529-65-028.
PROPERTY OWNER: Linda L. Lester c/o Lester Investment
APPLICANT: LGC Barre LLC, Shadin Saah and Stacy Barrett
FINDINGS
Required finding for CEQA:
• No further environmental analysis is required for this application because a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were adopted by the
Town Council on June 6, 2011, for a mixed use development.
Required findings for a Conditional Use Permit:
• As required by Section 29.20.190 ofthe Town Code for granting a Conditional Use Permit:
The deciding body, on the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may grant a
conditional use permit when specifically authorized by the provisions of the Town Code if it
finds that:
(I) The proposed use of the property is essential or desirable to the public convenience or
welfare because it provides group exercise classes for the public; and
(2) The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the zone in that the
proposed use is a commercial use and would be located in a commercial zone; and
(3) The proposed use would not be detrimental to public health , safety, or general welfare
because the conditions regarding the operating hours, number of students, and employees
p laced on the permit would maintain the welfare of the community; and
(4) The proposed use of the property is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of
the General Plan and the purposes of the Town Code.
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PLANNING COMMISSION -Aprill3, 2016
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
663 Blossom Hill Road, Suite 200
Conditional Use Permit Application U-16-002
Requesting approval for a new fitness studio (Bar Method Studio) with group classes on
property zoned CH:PD. APN 529-65-028.
PROPERTY OWNER: Linda L. Lester c/o Lester Investment
APPLICANT: LGC Barre LLC, Shadin Saah and Stacy Barrett
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT :
Planning Division
I . 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 recei ved on January 13, 2015. Any changes or modifications made to the approved plans
shall be approved by the Director of Community Development, the Development Review
Committee, the Planning Commission, or the Town Council depending on the scope of the
changes.
2. EXPIRATION OF APPROVAL: The Conditional Use Permit application will expire two
years from the date of approval (April13, 2017) unless it is used before expiration. Section
29.20.335 defines what constitutes the use of an approval granted under the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. LAPSE FOR DISCONTINUANCE : If the activity for which the Conditional Use Permit
has been granted is discontinued for a period of one (1) year the approval lapses.
4. USE: The approved use is for group fitness classes and childcare for members. Any
change in the type ofbusiness requires modification of the Conditional Use Permit.
5. NUMBER OF STUDENTS : The maximum number of students is limited to 24 at any
given time.
6 . NUMBER OF STAFF/INSTRUCTORS: The maximum number of staff/instructors on-site
at any given time is limited to four.
7. HOURS OF OPERATION: Maximum hours of operation are 5:30a.m. to 9:00p.m.,
weekdays and 6:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. weekends.
8. DELIVERIES: Deliveries shall occur between 9:00a.m. and 4 :00p.m. Deliveries shall not
be made from Blossom Hill Road or Los Gatos Boulevard.
9. TRASH AND RECYCLING DISPOSAL HOURS: Trash and recycling from the business
shall only be emptied between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00p.m. to limit the noise impacts.
10. TRASH MANAGEMENT PLAN: The property owner and applicant shall comply with the
Sandy Lane Trash Management Plan prepared by American Trash Management on
December 1, 2014. The Trash Management Plan may be adjusted as tenant uses and waste
volumes change within the commercial center.
11. NOISE STANDARDS: The use must comply with the Town Code's noise levels for
commercial zones.
12 . CHILD CARE: Shall be provided for use of onsite members only.
13. EXTERIOR MAINTENACE: Exterior maintenance by employees shall not occur between
the hours of 10:00 p .m. and 8:00 a.m.
EXHIBIT 3
14. WINDOWS ALONG BLOSSOM HILL ROAD ELEVATION: The windows along the
Blossom Hill Road building elevation shall remain unobstructed, unblocked and un-tinted .
Windows are to be free and clear of all stacked materials .
15. SIGN PERMIT: A Sign Permit from the Los Gatos Community Development Department
must be obtained prior to any changes to existing signs or installation of new signs.
16. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN: A construction management plan is required .
17. CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY : A Certificate ofUse and Occupancy from
the Los Gatos Community Development Department must be obtained prior to
commencement of use.
18. BUSINESS LICENSE : A business license from the Town of Los Gatos Finance
Department must be obtained prior to the commencement of any new or change of use.
19. 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.
20. COMPLIANCE MEMORANDUM: A memorandum shall be prepared and submitted with
the building plans detailing how the Conditions of Approval will be addressed.
Building Division
21. PERMITS REQUIRED: A Building Permit shall be required for Tenant Improvement
alterations to the existing commercial 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. SIZE OF PLANS: Four sets of construction plans, size 24" x 36".
24. TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE: All required California Title 24 Energy Compliance
Forms must be blue-lined on the plans including lighting compliance resulting from
lighting changes and Mandatory Measures Form.
25. TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY -COMMERICAL: For any proposed Tenant Improvements,
on-site parking and general path of travel shall comply with the latest California Title 24
Accessibility Standards. Work shall include, but not be limited to , accessibility to building
entrances from parking facilities and sidewalks. For any proposed tenant improvements,
the building shall be upgraded to comply the latest California Title 24 Accessibility
Standards .
26. PLANS: The Tenant Improvement construction plans for this commercial building shall be
prepared under the direct supervision of a licensed Architect or Engineer. (Business and
Professions Code Section 5537.)
27. APPROVALS REQUIRED: The project requires the following departments and agencies
approval before issuing a Building Permit:
a . Community Development-Planning Division: Erin Walters (408) 354-6867
b. Santa Clara County Fire Department: (408) 378-4010
c. West Valley Sanitation District: (408) 378-2407
28 . ADVISORY COMMENTS FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS :
a. In addition to all new work complying with the Code for accessibility, when existing
buildings are altered or remodeled they must be made accessible to persons with
physical disabilities in accordance with the CBC Section 11 B-202, "Accessibility for
Existing Buildings". Existing accessibility features and/or elements required to be
accessible in order of priority include:
(a) Accessible main entrance with required signage and door hardware;
(b) Accessible route to altered area (including parking space and path of travel
from public way and necessary signage);
(c) Accessible Restrooms.
b. If Tenant Improvements are made and the cost of these alterations or remodeling is less
than a threshold amount (currently at $150,244.00) and the cost to provide all those
features listed above is disproportionate to the improvement costs (i .e. more than 20%
of the budget), then the Owner is only required to provide disabled access upgrades up
to 20% of the budget cost for alterations with the approval of the Building Official.
Please obtain the Town 20% Rule Form from the Town Permit Counter or download it
from the Town of Los Gatos website at www.losgatosca.gov and completely fill it out
showing all the required upgrades that will be provided and their costs. This form must
be permanently affixed (i.e. blue-lined, sticky-backed onto the plans.
c . This Tenant space is completely new and therefore all new construction must provide
strict compliance with all the accessibility requirements of CBC Chapter 11 B. For
example, the accessibility requirements for accessible shower compartments must
comply with all the details of CBC 11 B-608.
d. Plumbing facilities shall be provided in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.
Exiting and Occupant Load shall be in strict compliance with California Building Code
Chapter 10.
e. Maintain a minimum aisle width of 36 inches.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS:
Engineering Division
29. GENERAL: All public improvements shall be made according to the latest adopted Town
Standard Plans, Standard Specifications and Engineering Design Standards. 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 an encroachment permit is issued. The
Applicant'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 Applicant's expense.
30. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all of the conditions
of approval 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.
31 . CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY: Prior to initial occupancy and any subsequent change in use
or occupancy of any non-residential condominium space, the buyer or the new or existing
occupant shall apply to the Community Development Department and obtain approval for
use determination and building permit and obtain inspection approval for any necessary
work to establish the use and /or occupancy consistent with that intended.
32. RESTORATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: The Applicant shall repair or replace
all existing improvements not designated for removal that are damaged or removed because
of the Applicant'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. Any new concrete shall be free of stamps, logos, names , graffiti, etc.
Any concrete identified that is displaying a stamp or equal shall be removed and replaced at
the Contractor's sole expense and no additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.
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. The
Applicant shall request a walk-through with the Engineering Construction Inspector before
the start of construction to verify existing conditions.
33. STREET/SIDEWALK CLOSURE : Any proposed blockage or partial closure _ofthe street
and/or 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 . PARKING: Any proposed parking restriction must be approved by The Town of Los
Gatos, Community Development Department.
35. SIDEWALK REPAIR : The Applicant shall repair and replace to existing Town standards
any sidewalk damaged now or during construction of this project. All new and existing
adjacent infrastructure must meet current ADA standards. Sidewalk repair shall match
existing color, texture and design, and shall be constructed per Town Standard Details.
New concrete shall be free of stamps, logos , names, graffiti , etc. Any concrete identified
that is displaying a stamp or equal shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's sole
expense and no additional compensation shall be allowed therefore. The limits of sidewalk
repair will be determined by the Engineering Construction Inspector during the
construction phase of the project. The improvements must be completed and accepted by
the Town before a Certificate of Occupancy for any new building can be issued .
36 . CURB AND GUTTER REP AIR : The Applicant shall repair and replace to existing Town
standards any curb and gutter damaged now or during construction of this project. All new
and existing adjacent infrastructure must meet Town standards. New curb and gutter shall
be constructed per Town Standard Details. New concrete shall be free of stamps, logos,
names, graffiti, etc. Any concrete identified that is displaying a stamp or equal shall be
removed and replaced at the Contractor's sole expense and no additional compensation
shall be allowed therefore. The limits of curb and gutter repair will be determined by the
Engineering Construction Inspector during the construction phase of the project. The
improvements must be completed and accepted by the Town before a Certificate of
Occupancy for any new building can be issued .
37. 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.
38. CONSTRUCTION HOURS: All subdivision improvements and site improvements
construction activities, including the delivery of construction materials , labors, heavy
equipment, supplies, etc., shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m., weekdays
and 9:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. weekends and holidays. The Town may authorize , on a case-by-
case basis, alternate construction hours. The Applicant shall provide written notice twenty-
four (24) hours in advance of modified construction hours. Approval of this request is at
discretion of the Town.
39. CONSTRUCTION NOISE: Between the hours of 8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m., weekdays and
9:00a.m. to 7:00p.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 from the source. 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.
40. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN : Prior to the issuance of any permits, the
Applicant shall submit a construction management plan that shall incorporate at a
minimum the Project Schedule, employee parking, materials storage area(s) and proposed
outhouse location(s), as applicable.
41. 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. A Sanitary Sewer Clean-out is required for each property at the property line, or at
a location specified by the Town .
42. SANITARY SEWER BACKWATER VALVE: Drainage piping serving fixtures which
have flood level rims less than twelve (12) inches (304.8 mm) above the elevation ofthe
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 Building Official. 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 the issuance of a building permit.
43. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING: Good housekeeping practices shall be observed at all times
during the course of construction. All construction shall be diligently supervised 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 an
encroachment permit is issued by the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works
Department. 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 an encroachment permit is issued. The Applicant'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 penalties and /or the Town performing the required
maintenance at the Applicant's expense.
44. COVERED TRUCKS : All trucks transporting materials to and from the site shall be
covered.
45. FUTURE STUDIES: Any post-project traffic or parking counts, or other studies imposed
by Planning Commission or Town Council shall be funded by the Applicant.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
46. CONSTRUCTION SITE FIRE SAFETY: All construction sites must comply with
applicable provisions of the CFC Chapter 33 and our Standard Detail and Specification SI-
7. Provide appropriate notations on subsequent plan submittals, as appropriate to the
project.
47. ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION: New and existing buildings shall have approved address
numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is
plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers
shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or
alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches ( 101 .6 mm) high with a
minimum stroke width of0.5 inch (12.7 mm). Where access is by means of a private road
and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or
means shall be used to identify the structure .
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November 28,2015
LGC Barre, LLC (DBA The Bar Method Los Gatos)
637 Fuller Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
Town of Los Gatos Community Development Department
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
RE: Project Description Letter for Conditional Use Permit Application
RECEIVED u-tw -DoZ_
MAR 0 4 Z016
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
The Bar Method Los Gatos located at 663 Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos, California
95032
Dear Community Development Department,
Enclosed please find the Conditional Use Permit Application and materials for our fitness
studio located at the addre ss above. The subject location is comprised of 3,373 square
feet in the Lester Square shopping area.
The Bar Method is a boutique, barre-based fitness workout for up to 24 clients per class.
The 60-minute class is led by a certified The Bar Method Instructor and includes low-
impact strengthening exercises that use your own body weight and isometric movements
to lengthen and tone each and every muscle group. There are currently 29 open studios in
California, and 88 in the US.
The studio will include a small retail area of approximately 50-100 square feet primarily
for the sale of The Bar Method branded clothing and water bottles. Deliveries will be
minimal and will include regular mail and occasional packages of retail items , all
between 9am and 4pm by standard mail carriers. Small amounts of trash and recycling
(approximately two bags of each) will be taken out each evening by a cleaning service
and added to the existing recycling/garbage bins for the center. All laundry will be done
on-site.
We will be offering a locker room for clients to get ready and sto re their items during
class. Two showers are included in the locker room for single use following class.
The hours of operation will be 5:30am to 9pm Monday-Friday and 6:30am and Spm on
Saturday and Sunday with at least 15 minutes between each class time. There will be
larger breaks between classes when demand is lower. Throughout the day there will be
one front desk associate, one owner, one child care staff member and one instructor at the
stu dio for a maximum of 4 staff members at one time .
EXHIBIT 4
In addition, we will be offering childcare during the late morning and early afternoon
class times on weekdays. A maximum of 5 children will be in attendance at a time, with
one childcare staff member present.
Music will be played during class at a reasonable volume. Instructors are not permitted to
yell during instruction, so all music is played at a level that can be spoken over. Studio
rooms are carpeted with thick, plush carpet and include a thick underlay. Clients take
class in socks only, and since it is a low-impact workout, there is no jumping or
calisthenics involved .
With an allotted amount of 14 dedicated parking spaces, we have ample parking for both
our clients and staff. Per the Town 's requirement, operating at our maximum with clients
and staff, we would only use 12 of the 14 spaces.
The Bar Method will be a positive addition to the Los Gatos Community. The studio will
bring an exceptional service to both Lester Square and the Town.
Sincerely,
Stacy Barrett, co-owner LGC Barre, LLC
Shadin Saah, co-owner LGC Barre, LLC
Mixed Use Planned Development Parking Summary
16005 Los Gatos Boulevard (former Ford Swanson site)
The PD Ordinance was adopted by Council on June 20, 2011. The Architecture and Site Applications for
the residential and commercial sites were approved by Planning Commission on August 8, 2012 .
Residential Spaces Required Approved Per Provided On-Si te Difference
Montecito at Los by Town Code PD/A&S
Gatos
9Townhomes 2 garages x 9= 18 garage spaces
18 garage spaces +
1 guest surface= 9 surface spaces
9 surface spaces
1 Duplex 2 garage x 2= 2 single car garage
4 garage spaces spaces+
2 surface spaces
14 Single Family 2 garage x 14= 28 garage spaces
28 garage spaces
Total Residential= 9 surface+ 11 surface+ 21 surface+ +10 spaces*
50 garage spaces 10 extra surface 48 garage spaces
(parking space
credit for
commercial) +
48 garage spaces
*parking space credit for commercial (not shared parking)
Commercial Spaces Required Approved Per Provided On-Site Difference
Sandy Lane by Town Code PD/A&S
Commercial
Center
Approved and 121 spaces 121 spaces -5 spaces + 10
Proposed Uses parking space
(see tenant credit*= 5
parking table)=
126 spaces
29 ,575 s.f. 121 spaces 121 spaces -5 spaces + 10
(leasable gross parking space
square footage) credit*= 5
X 1/235=
126 spaces
30,744 s.f. (gross 121 spaces 121 spaces -10 spaces+ 10
square footage) parking space
x 1/235 s.f.= credit*= 0
131 spaces
Total parking spaces required for the site per Town Code= 131 + 9 surface+ 50 garage =190 spaces
Total spaces provided on site per PD and A&S = 131 + 11 surface + 48 garage= 190 spaces
EXHIBIT 5
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From: Leonid Goldgeisser [mailto:goldgeisser@gmail.com]
Sent: Fr iday, February 19, 2016 2 :05 PM
To: David Yu
Cc: stacy.barrett@barmethod.com; bod ; Allie Chee; Shadin Saah
Subject: Re: new business in Los Gatos!
W elco m e! We are very g la d to h ave you here.
Best regards ,
-Leo n
On Fri, Feb 19, 201 6 a t 1 :30 PM, David Y u <david .vu@ gmail.c om> w rote:
Hi Stacy,
Welcome to the community in Los Gatos .
RECeiVED
u~ttg-Dt~
MAR I 4 2016
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
Has the town created a CUP for your business that you could send to us? I looked
up the Bar Method location in Palo Alto and their hours of operation is 6am to 8pm
M-F. Do any of your work out classes cons ist of music playing i n the background? If
so, how will the acoustics be contained inside the studio? Wil l there be any music or
sound ea r ly i n the morn i ng externally outside of your stud i o?
Another general concern is around parking. With the Pizza restaurant recently
closed, t his is not a concern for now but as the plaza fills up, parking could become
an issue. Parking on the residential side is enforced by permit only. We don't want
to have to tow anyone's vehicle so it would be helpful if you could encourage your
clients to park in the plaza.
Regards,
David
O n Fri, F eb 19 ,2016 at 12:4 4 P M , stacy.barre tt@ b armethod.com <stacy.barrett@ barmethod .com> w rote:
Hi Allie!
My name is Stacy Barrett and, along with my business partner Shad in Saah, we are opening
The Bar Method Los Gatos in the Lester Square Pavilion on Blossom Hill Road!
As we have begun our permitting process and ou r discussions wi th the town , Erin Walters from
the Planning Department encouraged us to reach out to you so we could begin a conv ersation
with our soon-to-be commercial and residential neighbors!
Please let me know how we can facilitate these conversations and address an y quest ion s o r
concerns our neighbors may have about our fitness studio. I am happy to provide any
information you may need .
EXHIBIT 6
We are so excited to be a part of the community of Los Gatos!
Best,
Stacy and Shadin
liml
Stacy Barrett
Owner, Bar Method Los Gatos
www.barmethod.com
stacy.barrett@barmethod.com
----Original Message-----
From : "stacy.barrett@barmethod .com" <stacy.barrett@barmethod.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 3:44pm
To: "stacy.barrett@barmethod .com" <stacy.barrett@barmethod .com>
RI:CEiVED
U-ltp -bOL
MAR l 4 2016
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
Cc: "David Yu" <david.yu@gmail.com>, "bod" <bod@montecitolosgatoshoa.co m>, "Alli e Chee"
<caliallie@earthlink.net>, "Shadin Saah" <shadin .sa ah@barmethod .com>
Subject: Re: new business in Los Gatos!
Hi David ,
Just a quick update :
Our CUP application will be going forward to Planning Commission , but please let us know of any other
questions about th e business before the public hearing!
Thank yo u!
-Stacy
----Original Message----
From : "stacy. barrett@barmethod .com" <stacy. barrett@barm ethod .com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 3 :36pm
To: "David Yu" <david .yu@gmail.com>
Cc: "bod" <bod@montecitolosgatoshoa .com>, "Allie Chee" <caliallie@earthlink .net>, "Shadin Saah"
<shadin.saah@barmethod.com>
Subject: Re : new business in Los Gatos!
Hi David!
I have reached out to the town regarding the CUP and will send to you as soon as I have it.
Our hours of operation for the studio are M-F 5:30am-9pm and Saturday and Sunday 6 :30am-5pm .
Music will be played during class at a reasonable volume. Instructors are not permitted to yell during
instruction, so all music is played at a level that can be spoken over. Studio rooms are carpeted with
thick, plush carpet and include a thick underlay. Clients take class in socks only, and since it is a low-
·impact workout, there is no jumping or calisthenics involved . There will be no music or sound played at
any time outside of the studio.
With an allotted amount of 14 dedicated parking spaces , we have ample parki ng for both our c lients and
staff. Per the Town 's requirement, operating at our maximum with clients and staff, we would only use 12
of the 14 spaces.
Please let me know if I can provide you with any more information!
Best,
Stacy
-----Original Message-----
From : "David Yu" <dav id .yu@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 19 , 2016 4:30pm
To: "stacy.barrett @ba rmethod .com" <s tacy.barrett@barmethod .com>
Cc: "bod" <bod@montecitolosgatoshoa.com>, "Allie Chee" <caliallie@earthlink .n et>, "Shad in Saah"
<shadin.saah@barmethod .com>
Subject: Re: new business in Los Gatos!
Hi Stacy,
Welcome to the community in Los Gatos.
Has the town created a CUP for your business that you could send to us? I
looked up the Bar Method location in Palo Alto and their hours of operation is
6am to 8pm M-F. Do any of your work out classes consist of music playing in
the background? If so, how will the acoustics be contained inside the studio?
Will there be any music or sound early in the morning externally outside of
your studio?
Another general concern is around parking. With the Pizza restaurant
recently closed, this is not a concern for now but as the plaza fills up,
parking could become an issue. Parking on the residential side is enforced by
permit only. We don't want to have to tow anyone's vehicle so it would be
helpful if you could encourage your clients to park in the plaza .
Regards,
David
On Fri, Feb 19, 2016 at 12:44 PM, stacy.barrett@barmethod.com <stacy.barrett@barmethod .com>
wrote:
Hi Allie!
My name is Stacy Barrett and, along with my business partner Shadin Saah, we are opening The Bar
Method Los Gatos in the Lester Square Pavilion on Blossom Hill Road!
As we have begun our permitting process and our discussions with the town, Erin Walters from the
Planning Department encouraged us to reach out to you so we could begin a conversation with our soon-
to-be commercial and res idential neighbors!
Please let me know how we can facilitate these conversations and address any questions or concerns
our neighbors may have about our fitness studio . I am happy to provide any information you may need.
We are so excited to be a part of the community of Los Gatos!
Best,
Stacy and Shadin
Stacy Barrett
Owner, Bar Method Los Gatos
www.barmethod.com
stacy.barrett@barmethod .com
From: Natalie Ladd [mailto :natalieladd@gmail .com]
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 1:42PM
To: stacy.barrett@barmethod.com
Cc: bod; Allie and Meng Chee; Shadin Saah
Subject: Re : new business in Los Gatos!
Hi Stacy,
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PLANNING DIVISION
Welcome to Lo s Gatos! I look forward to having your business in our community and look
forward to meeting you!
Warm regards,
Natalie
On Fri , Feb 19,2016 at 12:44 PM, stacy.barrett@barmethod.com
<stacy. barrett@ barmethod. com> wrote:
Hi Allie!
My name is Stacy Barrett and, along with my business partner Shadin Saah, we are opening The Bar
Method Los Gatos in the Lester Square Pavilion on Blossom Hill Road!
As we have begun our permitting process and our discussions with the town , Erin Walters from the
Planning Department encouraged us to reach out to you so we could begin a conversation with our soon-
to-be commercial and residential neighbors!
Please let me know how we can facilitate these conversations and address any questions or concerns
our neighbors may have about our fitness studio . I am happy to provide any information you may need .
We are so excited to be a part of the community of Los Gatos!
Best,
Stacy and Shadin
Stacy Barrett
Owner, Bar Method Los Gatos
www.barmethod .com
stacy .barrett@barmethod .com
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