Item 02 - 649 University Ave - Staff Report & Exhibits 1-8TOWN OF LOS GATOS ITEM NO: 2
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: June 22, 2016
PREPARED BY:
APPLICATION NO.:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT/
CONTACT PERSON:
PROPERTY OWNER:
Dorian Pradon, Planning Technician
dprado n@ lo s gatos ca.gov
Architecture and Site Application S-16-022
649 University Avenue (Located on the west side of University
A venue, approximately 120 feet south of Blossom Hill Road)
Gary Kohlsaat
Fox Creek Fund, LLC
APPLICATION SUMMARY: Requesting approval of exterior modifications to a commercial
building on property zoned Commercial-Industrial (LM). APN
529-10-085 and 529-10-139.
RECOMMENDATION:
PROJECT DATA:
CEQA:
DEEMED COMPLETE: May 11,2016
FINAL DATE TO TAKE ACTION : November 11 ,2016
Approval, subject to conditions.
General Plan Designation: Service Commercial
Zoning Designation: Commercial-Industrial Zone
(LM)
Applicable Plans & Standards: Redevelopment Plan, Zoning
Code, Commercial Design
Guidelines
Parcel Size: 13,724 sq. ft.
Surrounding Area:
Existing Land Use General Plan Zoning
North Commercial Service Commercial LM
West Commercial Neighborhood C-1/LM
Commercial/Service
Commercial
South Commercial Service Commercial LM
East Commercial Service Commercial LM
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted
Guidelines for the Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301: Existing Facilities .
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FINDINGS:
CONS IDERATIONS:
ACTION:
EXHIBITS:
BACKGROUND:
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As required, pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality
Act, this project is Categorically Exempt, Section 15301:
Existing Facilities .
As required by Section IV.B of the Redevelopment Plan for
the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project that it meets
the use set forth in the Town's General Plan.
That the proposed project is consistent with the
Commercial Design Guidelines.
As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code for
Architecture and Site applications .
The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless
appealed within ten days.
I. Location Map (one page)
2. Required Findings and Considerations (one page)
3. Recommended Conditions of Approval (seven pages)
4. Applicant's Letter, received April l , 2016 (three pages)
5. Color Board, recei ved June 6, 2016 (one page)
6. Town 's Consulting Architect report dated March 22,2016
(five pages)
7. Town 's Consulting Architect report dated April4, 2016
(four pages)
8. Development Plans, received April21 , 2016 (seven pages)
The applicant is requesting approval of exterior modifications to an existing commercial building
located a t 649 University A venue. The building was originally constructed in 1992 and is
currently used as a public storage facility.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A . Location and Surrounding Neighborhood
The project is located at 649 University Avenue, on the west side of University Avenue
between Blossom Hill Road and Roberts Road . Adjacent properties and the property
located directly east are located in the LM zo ne and are developed with commercial
buildings. The property to the west is split zoned with the west side of the property zoned
C-1 and the east side zoned LM.
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B. Architecture and Site Approval
Architecture and Site approval is required for exterior modifications to a commercial
building. Pursuant to Town Code Section 29.20.750 the Planning Commission is the
deciding body for this this type of commercial Architecture and Site application.
C. Zoning Compliance
No changes are proposed to the building footprint. The existing use, lot area, coverage,
parking, and proposed building height comply with the LM zone regulations .
ANALYSIS:
A. Architecture and Site
The applicant is proposing to modify the storefront ofthe existing 12,389 square foot
building located at 649 University Avenue. The proposed architectural elements include
multiple pilasters and a cornice centered over the new front entry to add depth and
dimension and decrease the bulk and mass of the new roofed area. Additionally, awnings
over all windows on the front fayade further contribute to the style of the building while
complementing the surrounding buildings.
A color rendering of the proposed building fayade and proposed exterior colors are
provided in Exhibit 8, Sheet A-1. The color board is provided in Exhibit 5. A materials
board will also be available at the Planning Commission meeting.
Staff requested that the Town's Consulting Architect review the project (Exhibit 6) to
provide recommendations regarding architecture and neighborhood compatibility. The
Consulting Architect reviewed the project twice. The first review included concerns that
the proposed design would appear boxy and not fit comfortably with the immediate
neighbors. The Consulting Architect identified several recommended changes in order to
bring the project into compliance with the Town's Commercial Design Guidelines. The
applicant made all of the changes recommended by the Consultant. The Consulting
Architect reviewed the revised proposal and found that the modified design complies with
the Town's Commercial Design Guidelines (Exhibit 7).
B. General Plan
Conforms with Service Commercial 2020 General Plan Land Use Designation.
The goals and policies of the 2020 General Plan applicable to this project includes, but is
not limited to:
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• Goal CD-I -Preserve and enhance Los Gatos's character through exceptional
community design.
• Policy CD-1.4 -Development on all elevations shall be of high quality design and
construction, a positive addition to and compatible with the Town 's ambiance.
Development shall enhance the character and unique identity of existing commercial
and/or residential neighborhoods.
C. Parking
The commercial building has 10 existing parking spaces on-site, and is proposing to add
two new covered parking s paces within the footprint of the existing building (Sheet A-6 of
Exhibit 6).
D. CEQA Determination
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Written notice was sent to property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the property. Staff has
not been contacted by any residents or property owners regarding the project.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION :
A. Summary
The proposed project is in compliance with the Commercial Design Guidelines. The
proposed renovations will upgrade the storefront of the building and complement the area.
The proposed project is consistent with the Commercial-Industrial zone (LM), Central Los
Gatos Redevelopment Plan, 2020 General Plan, and compatible with surrounding uses.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the actions in the recommendation
section below to approve the Architecture and Site application.
B. Recommendation
Based on the analysis above , staff recommends approval of the Architecture and Site
application subject to the recommended conditions of approval (Exhibit 3 ). If the Planning
Commission finds merit with the proposed project, it should :
1. Find that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted
Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Section 1530 I: Existing Facilities (Exhibit 2);
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2. Make the required finding that the proposed exterior modifications are consistent
with the Commercial Des ign Guidelines (Exhibit 2);
3. Make the required finding that the project is consi stent with the Central Lo s Gatos
Redevelopment Plan (Exhibit 2);
4 . Make the required cons iderations as required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town
Co de for granting approv al of an Architecture & Site application (Exhibit 2); and
5. Approve Architecture and Site application S-16-022 with the conditions contained
in Exhibit 3 and development plans in Ex hibit 8.
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternatively, if the Commission has concerns with the proposed project, it can:
I. Continue the matter to a date certain with specific direction ; o r
2. Approve the application with additional and/or modified conditions; or
3. Den y the application.
Prepared b y:
Dorian Pradon
Planning Technician
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l pproved by:
Joel Paul son , AICP
Community Development Director
cc : Fox C reek F und , LLC, 15466 Los Gatos Bl vd, Suites 109-133 , Los Gatos, CA 95032
Gary Kohlsaat, 51 University Avenue, Suite L, Los Gatos , CA 95030
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REQUIRED FINDINGS:
649 University Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-16-022
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a commercial building on property zoned
LM. APN 529-10-085 and 529-10-139
PROPERTY OWNER: Fox Creek Fund, LLC
APPLICANT: Gary Kohlsaat, Architect
FINDINGS
Required finding for CEQA:
• The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301: Existing Facilities in that the
project consists of exterior modifications to an existing commercial building that will not be . . . . mcreasmg m s1ze.
Required finding for the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment
Project Area:
• That the proposed project is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los
Gatos Redevelopment Project Area (Section IV.B) in that the subject property is designated
commercial and the proposed use falls under general commercial uses.
Commercial Design Guidelines:
• The exterior modifications are consistent with app l icable provisions of the Commercial
Design Guidelines.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Considerations in review of Architecture & Site applications:
• 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. The proposed
ren ovation s will upgrade the building and complement surrounding buildings.
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PLANNING COMMISSION – June 22, 2016
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
649 University Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-16-022
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a commercial building on property
zoned LM. APN 529-10-085 and 529-10-139
PROPERTY OWNER: Fox Creek Fund, LLC
APPLICANT: Gary Kohlsaat, Architect
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 and in substantial compliance with the approved plans. Any
changes or modifications to the approved plans and/or business operation shall be
approved by the Community Development Director, Development Review Committee or
the Planning Commission 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. 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.
4. LANDSCAPE: The applicant shall install landscaping to screen the existing electrical
panel on the front elevation of the property. This requirement shall be incorporated into
the building permit plans prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. 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.
6. ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT: Any new or modified roof mounted equipment shall be fully
screened prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
7. ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT REQUIREMENTS: The developer shall
implement, at their cost, the recommendation made by Cannon Design Group, identified
in the Architectural Consultant reports, dated as received March 22, 2016 and April 4,
2016 on file in the Community Development Department. A Compliance Memorandum
shall be prepared by the applicant and submitted with the building permit application
detailing how the recommendation has or will be addressed. This recommendation must
be incorporated in the building permit plans, and completed prior to issuance of a
building permit.
8. PARKING: The two proposed parking spaces in the rear of the building shall remain
unenclosed to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
Building Division
9. PERMITS REQUIRED: A Building Permit shall be required for any and all alterations to
the existing commercial building. Separate permits are required for electrical,
mechanical, and plumbing work as necessary.
10. 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.
11. SIZE OF PLANS: Four sets of construction plans, minimum size 24” x 36”, maximum
size 30” x 42”.
12. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS: Be sure that all utilities have been disconnected or
“Safe Back” to disconnect. No demolition work shall be done without first obtaining a
Permit from the Town.
13. TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE: All required California Title 24 Energy
Compliance forms must be blue-lined on the plans including exterior lighting compliance
resulting from lighting changes and for the mandatory measures.
14. 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. Necessary work shall first be
investigated by the design Architect and then confirmed by Building Division Staff.
15. PLANS: The plans for this commercial building project shall be prepared under the direct
supervision of a licensed Architect or Engineer. (Business and Professionals Code
Section 5538)
16. APPROVALS REQUIRED: The project requires the following departments and agencies
approval before issuing a building permit:
a) Community Development – Planning Division: Dorian Pradon at (408) 354-6807
b) Santa Clara County Fire Department: (408) 378-4010
c) Engineering/Parks & Public Works Department: Ryan Do at (408) 395-5340
17. ADVISORY COMMENTS for EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS & 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 11B-202,
“Accessibility for Existing Buildings”. Existing accessibility features and/or
elements required to be accessible in order of priority include: (a) Accessible
main entrances with required signage and door hardware and 24” strike side
clearance; (b) Accessible route to altered area (including parking space and path
of travel from public way and necessary signage); and (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 to 20% of the project budget or the plans shall show full
accessibility compliance. Please obtain the Town 20% Rule Form from the Town
Permit Counter or download 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) Exiting and Occupant Load shall be in strict compliance with California Building
Code Chapter 10.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS:
Engineering Division
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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 to obtain any necessary encroachment
permits from affected agencies and private parties, including but not limited to, Pacific
Gas and Electric (PG&E), AT&T, Comcast, Santa Clara Valley Water District, California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Copies of any approvals or permits must be
submitted to the Town Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department
prior to releasing any permit.
22. 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.
23. STREET/SIDEWALK CLOSURE: Any proposed blockage or partial closure of the 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.
24. PARKING: Any proposed parking restriction must be approved by The Town of Los
Gatos, Community Development Department.
25. ADA COMPLIANCE: The Applicant shall be required to meet all ADA standards, which
must be completed and accepted by the Town before a Certificate of Occupancy for any
new building can be issued. This may require additional construction measures as
directed by the Town.
26. 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) All necessary utility trenches and related pavement cuts shall be consolidated to
minimize the impacted area of the roadway.
d) The total asphalt thickness shall be a minimum of three (3) inches, meet Town
standards, or shall match the existing thickness, whichever is greater. The final lift
shall be 1.5-inches of one-half (½) inch medium asphalt. The initial lift(s) shall be of
three-quarter (¾) inch medium asphalt.
e) The Contractor shall schedule a pre-paving meeting with the Town Engineering
Construction Inspector the day the paving is to take place.
f) A slurry seal topping may be required by the construction inspector depending their
assessment of the quality of the trench paving. If required, the slurry seal shall extend
the full width of the street and shall extend five (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. All pavement restorations shall be completed and approved
by the Inspector before occupancy.
27. 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.
28. CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR: 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.
29. SIGHT TRIANGLE AND TRAFFIC VIEW AREA: Any proposed improvements,
including but not limiting to trees and hedges, will need to abide by Town Code Sections
23.10.080, 26.10.065, and 29.40.030.
30. 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 permit, the Applicant shall work with the
Town Building Department and Engineering Division Inspectors to devise a traffic
control plan to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow under periods when soil is hauled on
or off of the project site. This may include, but is not limited to provisions for the
Applicant/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.
31. 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 8:00 p.m.,
weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.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.
32. 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 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.
33. 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, construction staging area, materials
storage area(s), construction trailer(s), concrete washout(s) and proposed outhouse
location(s).
34. MAINTENANCE ACCESS: Prior to the issuance of any permits, the Applicant shall
propose maintenance access improvements for the Town Engineer to review, comment
on, and approve. The Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department
shall approve the surface materials over each public easement.
35. 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.
36. 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 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.
37. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs): The Applicant is responsible for
ensuring that all contractors are aware of all storm water quality measures and that 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 replaced 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 work orders.
38. SITE DESIGN MEASURES: All projects shall incorporate the following measures:
a) Minimize impervious surface areas.
b) Direct roof downspouts to vegetated areas.
c) Use landscaping to treat stormwater.
39. 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 (3) 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 shall 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 (1) 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
twenty-five (25) miles per hour (MPH). All trucks hauling soil, sand, or other loose
debris shall be covered.
40. 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 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.
41. 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 a minimum of ten (10) feet from the adjacent
property line and/or right-of-way. No improvements shall obstruct or divert runoff to the
detriment of an adjacent, downstream or down slope property.
42. SILT AND MUD IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY: It is the responsibility of Contractor
and homeowner 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.
43. OUTDOOR TRASH ENCLOSURES: Outdoor trash enclosures shall be covered and
provided with area drains connected to the sanitary sewer per current NPDES
requirements before a Certificate of Occupancy for any new building can be issued.
Connecting said drainage system to the storm drain system is not permitted.
44. 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.
45. COVERED TRUCKS: All trucks transporting materials to and from the site shall be covered.
46. 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:
47. Review of this Developmental proposal is limited to acceptability of site access and water
supply as they pertain to fire department operations, and shall not be construed as a
substitute for formal plan review to determine compliance with adopted model codes.
Prior to performing any work the applicant shall make application to, and receive from,
the Building Department all applicable construction permits.
48. Fire Dept. comments in the 'NOTES' block are acknowledged. Please keep these notes on
the plans for all future revisions.
April 1, 2016
Planning Division
Community Development Department, Town of Los Gatos
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Re: 649 University Avenue, Affordable Storage
Project Description/ Letter of Justification
To Whom it May Concern:
The proposed remodel of the Affordable Storage commercial building includes a remodel of the
front facade, reallocation of warehouse space into retail/service space, and two new parking spaces.
This letter accompanies the submitted building plans and additional exhibits for the above referenced
project, and contains descriptions of the property, the neighborhood, and how it complies with the
Commercial Design Guidelines.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The property is located on University Avenue near Blossom Hill Road in the LM district, with the
rear side abutting Industrial Way. The nearby neighborhood consists of industrial buildings, office
spaces, and some retail, both single and two stories. The style of architecture is eclectic, with no
predominant theme; some have pitched roofs and others have a simple facade with parapet walls.
The majority of the older buildings on University have very plain and simple facades. The more
recent buildings have more residential stylings and characteristics.
The existing two-story building sits on the left side of the property, as you face it from University,
with the driveway on the right. Parking is located behind and on the right side and is shielded from
view by the building. At the front, the building is set back 15’ with abundant landscaping and a
walking path to the front entrance. At the rear there is more landscaping and the garbage enclosure.
EXISTING BUILDING DESCRIPTION
The existing storage building is frankly a poor attempt at a mediterranean style. It has a “strip mall”
look. The building has a flat roof primarily, expect at the front elevation where there is a mansard,
sloping roof and a gable roof over the entry. The sloped roof stops short of the left corner where it
goes up to a full 2-story height wall with a chamfered corner, making the elevation asymmetrical.
This two-story wall continues around to the left, rear, and right side elevations with a parapet wall.
The right elevation has a 5’ and 6’ cantilever of the second floor over the parking spaces. It is
finished in a rough textured stucco with barrel tiles at the sloped roof.
51 University Avenue, Suite L • Los Gatos, CA 95030 • 408.395-2555
K O HLSAA T
&ASSOCIATES
A R C H I T E C T U R E
649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, AFFORDABLE STORAGE PAGE ! of !2 3
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION
The primary focus of the remodel of this building it to update and restyle the front facade. It also
includes the reallocation of 924 SF of warehouse space into retail/service space, replacement of all
the doors and windows, and the addition of two new parking spaces. The new parking spaces are
located in the building where existing roll-up garage doors access storage units.
The mansard roof with barrel tile at the front has a residential look that is not befitting of the
commercial nature of the neighborhood or zone. Clean lines and simple classic forms are the look of
the proposed remodel. By removing the sloping roof and continuing the front wall up, the front
elevation becomes uniform allowing a chance to create a rhythm with new large windows and
pilasters. The recessed front doors are highlighted with these pilasters and a new flat metal awning
for added protection and a horizontal break on the front wall. The other new first floor windows will
also have sloped metal awnings above.
For purposes of continuity and scale, the entire perimeter parapet walls will be raised an additional
15”-30”, where a simple two-step cornice detail will be added. Raising the parapet heights will help
screen the cell tower from street view. Pilasters have also been added at the rear elevation that faces
Industrial Way. All of them will have a 30” tall +/- base with an accent color. All the exterior doors
and windows will be replaced with anodized aluminum framed doors and windows.
Two new parking spaces will be located inside the building where roll-up garage doors and a paved
driveway from Industrial Way already exist. These spaces will be for employees and will help
reduce the parking loads in a neighborhood where parking is often scarce. By adding more parking,
the owner will get more leasable retail/service space. The storage building business alone is not
sustainable enough for the property.
After the initial submittal, comments were received from Larry Cannon, consulting architect. We
met with Mr. Cannon to review his concerns regarding mass, scale, and styling. The main concern
was regarding the facade of the building as, what Mr. Cannon termed, “very boxy”. To reduce the
scale, but also keep the overall theme, the front has been broken up into smaller components with
deeper pilasters and a cornice centered on the entry. Now the facade has the appearance of three
separate sections that are more in keeping with the scale of nearby buildings.
Many of Mr. Cannon’s other suggestions were incorporated as well. They include adding awnings to
the second story windows at both the front, right and rear elevations over windows & doors,
reducing window size at the second story, and adding more grids to every window. All of the
pilasters were deepened to create more shadows lines. Two new pilasters were added at the front
facade, so now every space between windows is separated by a pilaster. This adds rhythm and
further reduces the scale. The colors have also been lightened per his recommendations. The
building will be finished in three shades of warm gray, the lightest for the body of the facade, the
medium tone for the pilasters and cornice, and the darkest for the pilaster bases. All of these changes
have enhanced the design, while the clean lines and classic character of the theme are still
maintained.
649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, AFFORDABLE STORAGE PAGE ! of !3 3
COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES:
The proposed project specifically addresses the Commercial Design Guidelines as follows:
4.1 BASIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES:
§The remodeled front facade is designed to be more in keeping with the commercial nature of
the district.
§There is no change to the use of space on the site.
4.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT:
§Lush landscaping with continue to be maintained in the 15’ front setback. No new hardscape
is proposed on University Avenue.
§Additional parking is proposed inside the building accessed from Industrial Way. No changes
to the rear setback area are proposed.
4.3 BUILDING DESIGN:
§The geometric shapes and clean lines of the architecture simplify the design.
§The scale and proportions are consistent with the neighboring buildings.
§The rhythm of new windows and pilasters create a continuity of character that is consistent
around the entire building.
§New pilasters break up the front and rear elevations to add scale and interest.
§A new wide, flat metal awning centers your eye on the entry doors, while smaller sloped
metal awnings cover the other new windows at the front and add interest.
§Two new decorative sconce lights are proposed to flank the front doors for added emphasis of
the entry. The light sources will be shielded.
CONCLUSION
Careful consideration was taken in designing the facelift of this commercial building. The size,
mass, color and exterior stylings were all chosen to not only updated and refresh the architecture, but
to reflect the nature of the neighborhood. Clean, understated, classic, and now it will also have a
continuity of character that is consistent on all four sides.
Sincerely,
Gary Kohlsaat
Architect C19245
KOHLSAAT
&ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTURE
COLOR SAMPLES BOARD
AFFORDABLE STORAGE
SMOOTH STUCCO -FACADE :
INTEGRAL COLOR COAT STUCCO
BENJAMIN MOORE-DISTANT GRAY, OC-68
SMOOTH STUCCO -PILASTERS & CORNICE:
INTEGRAL COLOR COAT STUCCO
BENJAMIN MOORE -SMOKE EMBERS, 1466
SMOOTH STUCCO -PILASTER BASE:
INTEGRAL COLOR COAT STUCCO
BENJAMIN MOORE· EAGLE ROCK, 1469
DOOR & WINDOW FRAMES:
ANODIZED ALUMINUM
EXHIBIT 5
March 22, 2016
D orian Pradon
Community Development Department
Town of Los Gatos
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95031
RE: 649 University Avenue
Dear Dorian:
ARCHITECTURE PLANNING URBAN DESIGN
I reviewed the drawings, and reviewed the site context. My co mments and recommendation s are as follow s:
Neighborhood Context
The si t e is located near Blossom Hill Road in an area populated by small light industrial and offi ce u ses. Pho-
tographs of the site context are shown on the following p age.
700 LARKSPUR LAND ING CIRCLE . SUITE 199 . LARKSP UR. CA . 94939
EXHIBIT 6
TEL: 415 .331.3795
CDGPLAN@PACB ELL. NET
Existing commercial building on the site
North and rear sides of existing building
Building immediately to the left
Nearby Self Storage facility
CANNON DESIGN CROUP
649 University Avenue
Design Review Comments
March 22, 2016 Page 2
Building immediately across University Avenue
South and rear sides of existing building
Building immediately to the right
Nearby buildings to the left
700 LARKSPUR LANDING CIRCLE . SUITE 199. lARKSPUR. CA. 94939
Issues and Concerns
649 University Aven ue
Design Review Comm ents
M arch 22, 20 16 Page 3
1. The proposed changes will substantiall y modify the apparent bulk and scale of the existing building on
its primary U niversity Avenue frontage as shown in the illustrations bela"'
Existing Building Proposed Change s
I believe that the building will appear very bo},.y and no lo nger fit comfortably with its immediate
neighbors -see streetscape illustration below. And, the proposed colors would only increase its visual
bulk compared to its neighbors.
6<11
The architect's letter argue s that '54 buildingfor 4Jordab/e storage should be affordable looking to the ~e." That
is an argument I cannot accept. I recall that when factory outlets malls were introduced as a new retail
product type, the wisdom of the day was that the buildings needed to look cheap to conv ince poten-
tial customers that they were getting great deals when buying there. But, that soon changed, and today
factory outlet malls are largely on a development appearance par with other shopping centers. I believe
that Los Gatos residents are highly intelligent and would not be prone to support tl1e idea that a in-
expensive looking building would influence their choice of a self storage facility -especially since this
one would be so advantageously located for many residents. What I do belieye and support, however, is
that the design should be simple and straightforward, bur not warehouse looking.
2 . There is potencial for conflict regarding one of the propose d three new parking spaces at the rear of
tl1e building at Industrial Way. A cce ss to tl1e gated trash enclosure would be difficult if tl1e immedi-
ately adjacent parking space were occupied and trash collection would not be possible under those
conditions. Two of tl1e proposed new parking spaces could al so pose a potential conflict with the two
building exits at the rear of the building and witl1 utilizing tl1e overhead roll up doors.
Trash enc losure r co nflict with new
arkin space and
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Recommendations
1. Use larger metal awnings at the first floor.
2. Add smaller metal awnings at the second floor.
649 University Avenue
Design Review Comments
March 22 , 2016 Page 4
3. Use smaller window pane divisions (see example below of nearby building on University Avenue),
4. Provide more facade depth at the pilasters.
5. Use lighter colors.
These recommendations apply to all elevations, as shown on the illustrations below and on the following
page .
6. Consider planting vines to grow up on the lattices on the south elevation.
7. Re solve the conflicts related to the new parking spaces proposed at the rear of the building,
Recommended Front Elevation
Recommended North Elevation
CANNON DESIGN GROUP
Use lighter
wall colors
iOO LARKSPUR LANDING CIRCLE . SUITE 199 . LARK SPU R . CA. 94939
Recommended Rear Elevation
649 Un iv~rsity Av~nu~
D esign R~i~w Comm~nu
March 22, 20 16 Pag~ 5
Dorian, plea se let me know if you have any questions, or if there are other issues that I did not address.
Sincerely,
CANNON DESIGN GROU P
C7f~~
Larn-L. Ca nno n
CANNON DES IGN GROU P 7 00 LARKSPUR LANDING CIRCLE . SUITE 199 . LARKSPUR . CA . 94939
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April 4, 2016
Dorian Pradon
Community Development Department
Town of Los Gatos
110 E . Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95031
RE : 649 University Avenue
Dear Dorian:
ARCHITECfURE PLANNING URBAN DESIGN
I reviewed the drawings and vi sited the site. My comments and recommendations are as follows:
Neighborhood Context
The site is lo cated near Blossom Hill Road in an area populated by small light industrial and office use s. Pho-
tographs of the site context are shown on the following page.
700 LA RKSP UR LAN DIN G C IRC L E . SUITE 1 99 . LA RKS P UR . CA . 9 4 939
EXHIB IT 7
TEL : 4 1 5.33 1 .379 5
C OGPLAN@ PACH£1 L.N[T
Existing commercial building on the site
North and rear sides of existing building
Building immediately to the left
Nearby Self Storage facility
CANNON DES IGN CROUP
649 U niversity Avenue
D esign Review Comments
Apri 14, 2016 Pagel
Building immediately across University Avenue
South and rear sides of existing building
Building immediately to the right
Nearby buildings to the left
700 LARKSPUR LANDING CIRCLE. SUITE 199 . LARKSPUR. CA. 94939
Issues and Concerns
649 Universil)' Avenue
Design Review Comments
April4, 2016 Pagd
I reviewed the initial submittal in March and prepared a review letter in which I expressed concerns about the
visual boxiness of the design, its overall large scale compared to other nearby structures, and the proposed
d ark color s which I felt would only add to the visual bulk of the structure. Following that letter, I joined with
staff in a meeting w ith the applicant and his design professionals. Concerns e.'Xpressed in the review letter and
potential changes were discussed. Solutions emerged that included my recommendations and went beyond
them to improve the visual scale of the structure. Front facade changes are shown in the comparison images
below.
Existing Building Initial Proposed Changes
Current Proposed Changes
The changes made are summari ze d in the architects' Project Description letter, and are excerpted below.
After the initial submittal, comments /Jiere received from Larry Cannon, consulting archiret1. IV'e meltJiitb Mr. Cannon to
rer•iell' his concems regarding tnass, scale, and sryling. The main concem was regarding rhe facade of rbe building as, tvhar Mr.
Cannon termed, "r;ery bo.':J' ·: To reduce the scale, bur also keep th e overall theme, the frollf bas bem broken up into smaller
t"Omponmts with deeper pilasters and com ice centered 011 rbe emry. No 111 tbe facade appears to be three separate sections tbat are
more in keeping tJJith the smle of marby buildings.
Mm!J of Mr. Cannon} other suggestions IJJere incorporated as well. Thv' include adding aJJJIIings to the second story tJJindotJJS
at borb tbe fi"onr, Jigbt and rear e/el}(ltiolls ot'er JIJindoJIJs & doors, redming nindotJI size at rbc second story, and adding more
grids to et'ety tJJindom All o/ rbe pilasters J/Jere deepened ro tnare more shadoJJJs lines. Tu 'o 11e1JJ pilasrm tJJere added at the fi"onr
facade, so 11011' er,ery spaa betJJJee!J ll'indoJJis is separated 0 a pilaster. This adds ri!Jfbm and furrber redm-e.r the st"Oie. Tbe colors
bm'e also bem /ighrm ed per his m"Ommmdarions. Tb e building ll'ill be finisbed in two shades of a ligbr, JJ'at'l!l gn!J. A ll of rbese
rbanges bm'e mbanced rbe desig11, JPhi/e rbe clean lines and classic cbamcrer of rbe rbeme are sri// mOJiJtainul.
The currently propose d main building elevation s for which significant cl1anges are proposed are shown on
cl1e foll owing page.
CANNON DESIGN GROUP 700 LARKSPUR LANDING CIRCLE . SUITE 199 . LARKSPUR . CA. 94 9 39
Proposed Front Elevation
Proposed Rear Elevation
Proposed Right Side Elevation
Recommendations
649 University Avenue
Design Review Comments
April4, 2016 Page 4
I am satisfied that the changes that have been made adequately address the identified concerns, will upgrade
the structure's appearance, and will fit the building more comfortably into its surrounding context.
I have no recommendations for further changes.
Dorian, please let me know if you have any questions, or if there are other issues that I did not address.
Sincerely,
CANNON DESIGN GROUP
c?f~~
Larry L. Cannon
CAN NON DESIGN GROUP 700 LARKSPUR LANDING CIRCLE . SUITE 199. LARKSPUR. CA. 94939
OF
REVISIONS
DATE:
SCALE:51 UNIVERSITY AVE. "L" • LOS GATOS, CA. • 95030 • (408) 395-2555NOTE:•The Contractor shall verify all dimensions,elevations and conditions, prior to startingany field work.•Any deviation called by field conditions,or any conditions different from thoseindicated on the plans shall be broughtto the Architect's attention prior toinstallation.S H E E TA REMODEL TO:AFFORDABLE STORAGE649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE LOS GATOS, CAAS SHOWN
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04/20/16B.
A-1
A-2
A-3
A-4
A-5
A-6
A-7
COVER SHEET & SITE PLAN
SITE PLAN & ROOF PLAN
AS-BUILT FLOOR PLANS
PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS
AS-BUILT & PROPOSED FRONT & LEFT ELEVATIONS
AS-BUILT AND PROPOSED REAR & RIGHT ELEVATIONS
WALL SECTION & STREETSCAPE
PROJECT DATA
PROJECT ADDRESS:
OWNER:
APN:
ZONING:
OCCUPANCY GROUP:
CONSTRUCTION TYPE:
GROSS & NET SITE AREA:
AVERAGE SLOPE:
EXISTING PARKING SPACES:
PROPOSED PARKING SPACES:
649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
FOX CREEK FUND, LLC
15466 LOS GATOS BLVD
SUITES 109-133
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
(650) 815-9000
529-10-085 & 529-10-139
LM
B2
V-B SPRINKLERED
13,724 SF
0%
10 SPACES (1 ACCESSIBLE)
12 SPACES (2 ACCESSIBLE)
FLOOR AREAS:
MAIN FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
TOTAL
*5,911 SF
6,478 SF
12,389 SF
MAIN FLOOR
OFFICE
WAREHOUSE
RETAIL/SERVICE
SECOND FLOOR
WAREHOUSE
AREAS BY USE:
EXISTING
1,295 SF
4,616 SF
0 SF
6,478 SF
CONVERTED
<113 SF>
*<1,510 SF>
+ 924 SF
0 SF
PROPOSED
1,182 SF
3,106 SF
924 SF
6,478 SF
PARKING SPACES:
WAREHOUSE
OFFICE
RETAIL/SERVICE
TOTAL PARKING SPACES
9,584 / 2,350 = 4.078
1,182 / 250 = 4.728
924 / 300 = 3.080
11.886
* 687 SF OF WHICH IS WAREHOUSE SPACE CONVERTED TO
PARKING AREA.
<687 SF>
0 SF
<687 SF>
5,224 SF
6,478 SF
11,708 SF
PROJECT DIRECTORY
ARCHITECT:
KOHLSAAT & ASSOCIATES
51 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE L
LOS GATOS, CA 95030
TEL: (408) 395-2555
NOTES
THE EXISTING STRUCTURE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ANY
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION TO THIS SYSTEM. A
STATE OF CALIFORNIA LICENSED (C-16) FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR
SHALL SUBMIT PLANS, CALCULATIONS, A COMPLETED PERMIT APPLICATION
AND APPROPRIATE FEEES TO THIS DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW AND
APPROVAL PRIOR TO BEGINNING THEIR WORK. 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 EXISTING
WATER SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
THE BUILDING IS EQUIPPED WITH SMOKE/HEAT DETECTION DEVICES. ANY
CHANGE TO THE INTERIOR MAY REQUIRE RELOCATION AND/OR ADDITIONAL
DEVICES. ALL SUCH WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BYA PROPERLY LICENSED
CONTRACTOR AND THEY MUST SUBMIT PLANS, CALCULATIONS, A COMPLETED
PERMIT APPLICATION AND APPROPRIATE FEES TO THIS DEPARTMENT FOR
REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO BEGINNING THEIR WORK.
SHEET INDEX
SCOPE OF WORK
A REMODEL TO A COMMERCIAL BUILDING WHICH INCLUDES A
REMODEL OF THE FRONT FACADE, REALLOCATION OF 680
SF OF WAREHOUSE SPACE TO OFFICE SPACE, (3) NEW
PARKING SPACES, REPLACEMENT OF ALL WINDOWS AND
DOORS, AND APPROX. 18" OF EXTENSION TO THE PARAPET
AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER.
REMODELED AFFORDABLE STORAGE
EXISTING AFFORABLE STORAGE
VICINITY MAP
SITE
OF
REVISIONS
DATE:
SCALE:51 UNIVERSITY AVE. "L" • LOS GATOS, CA. • 95030 • (408) 395-2555NOTE:•The Contractor shall verify all dimensions,elevations and conditions, prior to startingany field work.•Any deviation called by field conditions,or any conditions different from thoseindicated on the plans shall be broughtto the Architect's attention prior toinstallation.S H E E TA REMODEL TO:AFFORDABLE STORAGE649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE LOS GATOS, CAAS SHOWN
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04/20/16B.5'-0"9'-0"5'-0"8'-6"8'-6"1'-6"15' SETBACK15' SETBACK2'-0"16'-0"25'-0"
18'-0"
(E) LOADING SPACE
MOVE TRASH ENCLOSURE 18",
PROVIDE ROOF AND DRAINAGE
(E) TRELLIS AND GABLE ENTRY
ROOF ABOVE TO BE REMOVED
(E) STREET
TREE TO
REMAIN
(E) DRIVEWAY TO
REMAIN
EXISTING CANTILEVER
TO REMAIN
EXISTING CANTILEVER
TO REMAIN
(N) AWNING AT ENTRY
CONVERTED
WAREHOUSE TO
RETAIL/SERVICE
CONVERTED
WAREHOUSE TO
RETAIL/SERVICE
EXISTING
OFFICE
SPACE
EXISTING
WAREHOUSE
EXISTING
OFFICE
SPACE
EXISTING
WAREHOUSE
EXISTING
LANDSCAPE AREA
(E) STREET TREE
TO REMAIN
(E) STREET TREE
TO REMAIN
EXISTING ELEC.
METER, POWER
PANEL,& GAS METER
TO REMAIN
(1) ADDITIONAL
VAN ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SPACE
EXISTING DRIVEWAY
TO REMAIN (E) DRIVEWAY TO
REMAIN
EXISTING ELEC/CABLE/TEL
PROVIDED UNDERGROUND
TO REMAIN
(E) FIRE SPRINKLER
VALVE TO REMAIN
(E) FIRE SPRINKLER
RISER TO REMAIN
EXISTING ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SPACE TO BE
RE-GRADED LEVEL
W/ INTERIOR F.F.
(E) STREET TREE
TO REMAIN
(E) STREET TREE
TO REMAIN
NEW LANDSCAPING
TO SCREEN POWER
PANEL AND METERS
(1) ADDITIONAL
STANDARD
PARKING SPACE
(N) 5' WIDE PATH
(10) EXISTING PARKING
SPACES,TO BE RE-STRIPED
@ 8'-6" WIDE
HALF OF COMMUNITY USE
AREA FOR OFFICE &
RETAIL/SERVICE
RELOCATED
OFFICE SPACE
EXISTING CURB TO REMAIN
139.50'139.50'REMODELED
COMMERCIAL
BUILDING
50.00'48.33'
48.33'
WM
SIDEWALK
CURB & GUTTER
50.00'
* ALL EXISTING UTILITIES TO REMAIN
IN EXISTING LOCATIONS
EXISTING PARAPET WALL AND
SLOPED ROOF TO BE REMOVED
EXISTING PARAPET WALL AND
SLOPED ROOF TO BE REMOVED
RAISE PARAPET 18"
RAISE PARAPET 18"
RAISE PARAPET 18"
RAISE PARAPET 30"
NEW FRONT FACADE WALL
REMOVED SLOPED ROOF
& RAISE PARAPET TO LINE
UP W/ EXISTING PERIMETER
REMOVED SLOPED ROOF,
EAVE AND GUTTER
(E) SKYLIGHTS
(E) LOW-SLOPE, BUILT-UP
ROOF TO REMAIN
(E) LOW-SLOPE, BUILT-UP
ROOF TO REMAIN
(E) ROOF DRAINS
TO REMAIN
CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS
TOWER TO REMAIN
SCALE: 1" = 10'
SITE PLAN
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
ROOF PLAN
OF
REVISIONS
DATE:
SCALE:51 UNIVERSITY AVE. "L" • LOS GATOS, CA. • 95030 • (408) 395-2555NOTE:•The Contractor shall verify all dimensions,elevations and conditions, prior to startingany field work.•Any deviation called by field conditions,or any conditions different from thoseindicated on the plans shall be broughtto the Architect's attention prior toinstallation.S H E E TA REMODEL TO:AFFORDABLE STORAGE649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE LOS GATOS, CAAS SHOWN
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04/20/16B.
EXISTING OFFICE AREA
EXISTING OFFICE AREA
A
B
C
A = 19'-10" X 50'-6" = 1,001.583 SF
B = 71'-2" X 56'-6" = 4,020.916 SF
C = 78'-6" X 18'-6" = 1,452.250 SF
TOTAL 2ND FL AREA = 6,474.749 SF
REMOVE TRELLISESREMOVE GABLE ROOF
AS-BUILT SECOND FLOOR PLAN
AS-BUILT FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
OF
REVISIONS
DATE:
SCALE:51 UNIVERSITY AVE. "L" • LOS GATOS, CA. • 95030 • (408) 395-2555NOTE:•The Contractor shall verify all dimensions,elevations and conditions, prior to startingany field work.•Any deviation called by field conditions,or any conditions different from thoseindicated on the plans shall be broughtto the Architect's attention prior toinstallation.S H E E TA REMODEL TO:AFFORDABLE STORAGE649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE LOS GATOS, CAAS SHOWN
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04/20/16B.
4'-3"9'-0"8'-0"9'-0"1'-6"1'-9"18'-0"EXISTING WAREHOUSE TO BE CONVERTED
TO RETAIL/SERVICE AREA
EXISTING WAREHOUSE TO BE CONVERTED
TO RETAIL/SERVICE AREA
EXISTING OFFICE AREA
TO REMAIN
LOBBY
NEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWS
NEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWS
NEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWS
NEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWS NEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWS
NEW FRONT FACADE WALL
(1) NEW VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE
HALF OF COMMUNITY USE
AREA FOR OFFICE &
RETAIL/SERVICE
NEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWS
RELOCATED OFFICE AREA
(1) NEW STANDARD
PARKING SPACE
(N) ENTRY LOCATION
TO OFFICE AREA
PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR PLAN PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
OF
REVISIONS
DATE:
SCALE:51 UNIVERSITY AVE. "L" • LOS GATOS, CA. • 95030 • (408) 395-2555NOTE:•The Contractor shall verify all dimensions,elevations and conditions, prior to startingany field work.•Any deviation called by field conditions,or any conditions different from thoseindicated on the plans shall be broughtto the Architect's attention prior toinstallation.S H E E TA REMODEL TO:AFFORDABLE STORAGE649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE LOS GATOS, CAAS SHOWN
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02/29/16
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04/12/16A.
04/20/16B.
0"
MAIN FLOOR
0"
MAIN FLOOR
10'-6"
SECOND FLOOR
10'-6"
SECOND FLOOR
23'
PROPOSED PARAPET
23'
PROPOSED PARAPET
23'-6"20'-6"22'-0"23'-6"NEW FRONT FACADE WALL W/ SMOOTH STUCCO FINISH
NEW SKIM COAT OF
SMOOTH STUCCO
O/ EXISTING ROUGH
TEXTURED STUCCO
REPLACE ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS
W/ ANODIZED ALUMINUM FRAMED WINDOWS & DOORS
NEW SLOPED METAL AWNINGS
W/ METAL BRACKETS
NEW STEPPED CORNICE TRIM
NEW DEC. STUCCO PILASTERS
EXISTING POWER PANEL,
METER, AND GAS METER
TO REMAIN
(N) WINDOWS
REPLACE (E) FRONT DOOR W/ ANODIZED ALUM.
FRAMED PAIR OF DOORS & SIDELITE ABOVE
NEW WALL SCONCES
W/ SHIELDED
LIGHT SOURCE
NEW SLOPED METAL AWNINGS
W/ METAL BRACKETS
NEW HORIZONTAL METAL AWNING @ ENTRY DOOR
21'-6"
EXISTING PARAPET 20'-0"
EXISTING PARAPET
0"
MAIN FLOOR
0"
MAIN FLOOR
10'-6"
SECOND FLOOR
10'-6"
SECOND FLOOR
23'
PROPOSED PARAPET
23'
PROPOSED PARAPET
23'-6"22'-0"NEW DEC. STUCCO PILASTERS
NEW SMOOTH STUCCO FINISH @
RAISED PARAPET WALL
NEW STEPPED CORNICE TRIM
NEW SKIM COAT OF SMOOTH STUCCO
O/ EXISTING ROUGH TEXTURED STUCCO (E) LATTICES TO REMAIN
21'-6"(E) PARAPET 21'-6"(E) PARAPET
PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"
AS-BUILT LEFT ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
PROPOSED LEFT ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
AS-BUILT FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
OF
REVISIONS
DATE:
SCALE:51 UNIVERSITY AVE. "L" • LOS GATOS, CA. • 95030 • (408) 395-2555NOTE:•The Contractor shall verify all dimensions,elevations and conditions, prior to startingany field work.•Any deviation called by field conditions,or any conditions different from thoseindicated on the plans shall be broughtto the Architect's attention prior toinstallation.S H E E TA REMODEL TO:AFFORDABLE STORAGE649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE LOS GATOS, CAAS SHOWN
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02/29/16
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04/12/16A.
04/20/16B.
0"
MAIN FLOOR
0"
MAIN FLOOR
10'-6"
SECOND FLOOR
10'-6"
SECOND FLOOR
23'
PROPOSED PARAPET
23'
PROPOSED PARAPET
23'-6"22'-0"20'-6"23'-6"NEW STEPPED CORNICE TRIM
W/ SMOOTH STUCCO FINISHNEW SMOOTH STUCCO FINISH
@ RAISED PARAPET WALL
NEW SKIM COAT OF
SMOOTH STUCCO
O/ EXISTING ROUGH
TEXTURED STUCCO
REPLACE DOORS W/ ANODIZED
ALUMINUM FRAMED WINDOWS
NEW SLOPED METAL AWNING
W/ METAL BRACKETS
(N) OVERHEAD
GARAGE DOORS
(N) OVERHEAD
GARAGE DOORS
REPLACE DOORS W/ ANODIZED
ALUMINUM FRAMED WINDOWS
(N) DOOR W/ ANODIZED
ALUMINUM FRAME
20'-0"
(E) PARAPET
21'-6"(E) PARAPET
25'-0"
(E) ELEVATOR PENTHOUSE
0"
MAIN FLOOR
0"
MAIN FLOOR
10'-6"
SECOND FLOOR
10'-6"
SECOND FLOOR
23'
PROPOSED PARAPET
23'
PROPOSED PARAPET
23'-6"22'-0"23'-6"20'-6"NEW DEC. STUCCO PILASTERS
NEW STEPPED CORNICE TRIM
W/ SMOOTH STUCCO FINISH
NEW SKIM COAT OF
SMOOTH STUCCO
O/ EXISTING ROUGH
TEXTURED STUCCO
(E) ELEVATOR DOOR
NEW STEPPED CORNICE TRIM
W/ SMOOTH STUCCO FINISH NEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWS
NEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWS
REPLACE ROLL-UP
GARAGE DOORS
W/ OVERHEAD GARAGE
DOORS W/ LITES
REPLACE DOORS & WINDOWS
W/ ANODIZED ALUMINUM FRAMED
WINDOWS
NEW WINDOWSNEW WINDOWS
NEW SLOPED METAL AWNINGS
W/ METAL BRACKETS @ EACH WINDOW
(N) DOOR W/ ANODIZED
ALUMINUM FRAME
20'-0"
(E) PARAPET
21'-6"(E) PARAPET
25'-0"
(E) ELEVATOR PENTHOUSE
PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
AS-BUILT REAR ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
AS-BUILT RIGHT ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
PROPOSED RIGHT ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
OF
REVISIONS
DATE:
SCALE:51 UNIVERSITY AVE. "L" • LOS GATOS, CA. • 95030 • (408) 395-2555NOTE:•The Contractor shall verify all dimensions,elevations and conditions, prior to startingany field work.•Any deviation called by field conditions,or any conditions different from thoseindicated on the plans shall be broughtto the Architect's attention prior toinstallation.S H E E TA REMODEL TO:AFFORDABLE STORAGE649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE LOS GATOS, CAAS SHOWN
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02/29/16
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04/12/16A.
04/20/16B.
649641 651 657
688646644638634
633/635
UNIVERSITY AVENUE
BLOSSOM HILL ROAD657651649641633/635
688 646 644 638 634
WALL SECTION
SCALE: 1" = 40'
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN SCALE: 1" = 20'
STREETSCAPES
SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0"