Resolution 2002-32
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GILROY APPROVING AlS 02-08, AN APPLICATION FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ON APPROXIMATELY 170,826
SQUARE FEET AND APPROVAL FOR A SIGNAGE PROGRAM
ON 11.83 ACRES, APN 841-18-043.
WHEREAS, Lowe's H.I.W., the applicant, submitted AlS 02-08, an application for
architectural and site approval of a Planned Unit Development ("PUD") for the review of a home
improvement store on approximately 170,826 square feet and for the approval of a signage program
for the Pacheco Pass Center on approximately 11.83 acres, located at 7151 Camino Arroyo,
northwest comer of Camino Arroyo and Renz Lane; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council
adopted a Negative Declaration on October IS, 2001, finding that the Negative Declaration was
completed in compliance with CEQA, that it reflects the independent judgment of the City and that
there is no substantial evidence in the record that the project as mitigated will have a significant
effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public meeting on May 2, 2002,
at which time the Planning Commission considered the public testimony, the Staff Report dated
April 25, 2002 ("Staff Report..) and all other documentation related to application AlS 02-08 and the
Pacheco Pass Center Signage Program, and recommended that the City Council approve said
application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public meeting on May 6, 2002, at which
time the City Council considered the public testimony, the Staff Report and all other documentation
related to application AlS 02-08 and the Pacheco Pass Center Signage Program; and
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WHEREAS, the location and custodian of the documents or other materials which constitute
the record of proceedings upon which this project approval is based is the office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
A. The City Council hereby adopts the findings as required by Zoning Ordinance section
50.55 based upon substantial evidence in the record.
1. The project conforms to the Gilroy General Plan in terms of general location
and standards of development.
2. The proposed development fulfills a specific need of the surrounding area by
making a large-scale home improvement sales facility available to south Santa
Clara County and northern San Benito County.
3. Urban services are available at this project site.
4. The project plan is harmonious and integrated.
5. The project land use plan is both an economical and efficient use of this
property.
6. The project includes landscaping provisions which will meet the intent of the
Planned Unit Development ordinance.
7. The proposed building is both appropriate for a commercial development and
will harmonize with existing and proposed developments along Camino
Arroyo and Highway 152.
8. All impacts from traffic congestion, noise or other adverse effects will be
mitigated to the extent feasible.
9. The project provides adequate access, landscaping, trash areas and storage, as
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necessary.
B. A/S 02-08 should be and hereby is approved subject to:
1. The twenty-six (26) final conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The twenty-five (25) mitigation measures set forth in the Initial Study and the
Negative Declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein
by this reference.
C. The Signage Program for the Pacheco Pass Center (Lowe's and Costco Development)
is hereby approved subject to the Staff Memorandum dated May 8, 2002, attached hereto as
Exhibit "c" and incorporated herein by this reference
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO,
and SPRINGER
NOES:
COUCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
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Rhortda Pellin, City Clerk
APPROV~
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,).. Thomas W. Springer, Mayor
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Approval
Plannin!! (contact Melissa Durkin at 846-0440)
I. All twenty-five (25) MITIGATION MEASURES contained within the Negative Declaration for
this development shall be applied to this approval in order to reduce andlor eliminate all
potential signifIcant impacts to a level of insignificance, as req~ired under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This shall be subject to the review and approval of the
Planning Division.
2 Landscaping: Landscaping plans including specifications for an Irngation system shall be
approved by the Planning Division in accordance with the adopted Consolidated Landscaping
Policy, prior to issuance of a building permit. The landscaping shall be continuously
maintained in an orderly, live, healthy, and relatively weed-free condition, in accordance with
the adopted Consolidated Landscaping Policy and the approved specific landscape plan.
3. All landscaped areas adjacent to parking andlor paved areas shall be separated by a raised
protective curbing to meet minimum City standards. subject to review and approval of the
Planning Division.
4. Landscaping on this site shall conform to the conceptual landscape plan received by the City on
May I, 2002.
5. Street frontage landscaping along Camino Arroyo shall be bermed in order to provide additional
screening of the parking areas. Such berming shall be delineated on required landscaping plans,
and shall be subject to Planning Division approval.
6. All signage shall be installed in accordance with the approved Pacheco Pass Center Sign
Program.
7. Trash Enclosures: All trash enclosures shall consist of visually solid fences and gates, six (6)
feet in height, in accordance with the adopted City of Gilroy standard trash enclosure design
plan, or a similar design approved by the Planning Division. All trash enclosures shall be
located in accordance with the approved site plan and Uniform Fire Code. In addition,
recycling areas must be provided with; n the trash enclosures, in accordance with the following
regulations:
A Areas for recycling shall be adequate in capacity, number, and distribution to serve the
development project.
B. Dimensions of the recycling area shall accommodate receptacles sufficient to meet the
recycling needs of the development project.
C. An adequate number of bins or containers to allow for the collection and loading of
recyclable materials generated by the development project should be located within the
recycling area.
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8. Exterior Lighting: No unobstructed beam of exterior lighting shall be diret:ted outward from
the site toward any residential use or public right-of-way. This is subjet:t to the review and
approval of the Planning Division.
9. Mechanical Appunenances: Mechanical equipment to be located On the roof of a building shall
be screened by an architectural feature of the building such that it cannot be seen from ground
level at the far side of the adjacent public right-of-way, whenever possible. This is subject to
the review and approval of the Planning Division.
10. Building colors shall be earth tones subject to Planning Division approval.
Em!ineerinl! (contact Kristi Abrams or Don Nunes at 846-0450)
11. The developer/applicant lTlust obtain a sewer allotment for this project. and sign a sewer
allotment agreement prior to the issuance of any building permits, subjet:t to the review and
approval of the Engineering Division.
12. OfT.site street improvements shall be subject to review and approval by the Engineering
Division.
13 A grading plan must be provided subject to the review and approval of the Engineering
Division.
14. The lot line shown on the development map must be consistent with the Final Map.
] 5. The customer loading canopy area. if left in the proposed location, will require a deed
restrit:tion and easement restrit:ting the building pad location and parking lot layout on the
adjoining lot. The loading area should be relocated to the side or away from the comer of the
building.
Fire DeDartment (contact Rodger Maggio at 846-0430)
16. Provide and delineate a 20' unobstructed fire apparatus access lane around the building. Fire
Lanes shall have the following phrase posted or stenciled on the curb: "NO PARKING-FIRE
LANE."
17. Public street fire hydrants are to be provided along Camino Arroyo and Renz Lane at a
minimum 300-foot spadng. Provide on-site fire hydrants in a sufficient number to provide the
required fire flow to within 150 feet of all points on the building exterior.
18. Minimum fire flow shall be 4000 GPM for 4 hOUTS, assuming Type III N construction
(Sprinklered)
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19 The Fire Department Connection shall be within 40 feet of a fire hydrant. The Fire Department
Connection shall be on the stred side of the building and shall be located and arranged so that
hose lines can be readily and conveniently attaches to the inlets without interference from any
nearby objects.
20. Project building shall be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers with a mInimum design
density that corresponds to the rack storage arrangement and commodity hazard class proposed.
21. Fire main/hydrant. fire sprinklers, fire alarm, and racking plans are required under separate
detailed submittal and permits.
22. Loose commodities on Ihe lOp rack shall be encapsulated or otherwise secured to prevent them
from falling
23. The building shall be equipped wilh curtain boards per Article 8] of the California Fire Code
unless the fire sprinkler system is Oflhc ESFR type. Automatic opening Smoke and Heat vents
are required and shall also be provided with a means to operate manually.
24 Interior hose stations are required throughout the facility for Fire Department use. Hose
stations shall have 2Y2-inch National Fire Hose thread couplings.
Communil" Services (contact Carla Ruigh at 846-0460)
25. Backflow devices must be provided, subject to the review and approval of the Water Division.
26 The developer shall be required to install street trees according to the Consolidated Landscaping
Policy. The developer will be required to obtain a Slreet Tree Permit prior to installation of the
trees. This shall be subject 10 the review and approval ofthe Community Services Division.
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NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna 8t.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-0440
City File Number: TM 01-02
Proiect DescriDtion:
Name of Project:
Nature of Project:
Gilroy Retail Center
Tentative Map to create] 8 commercial parcels on a 97-acre site.
Proiect LoclItion:
LoclItion: Property is located North of Highway ]52 and east of Highway ]0] and Renz
Lane, and is bounded on the north side by the Ronan Channel.
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 84]-]8-043,841.]8-044,84]-]0-049
Entih' or Person(s) Undertakine Proiect:
Name:
Address.
Newman Development Group, LLC
2255 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 102, San Francisco. CA 94109
Initial Study:
An Initial study of this project was undertaken and prepared for the purpose of
ascertaining whether this project might have a significant effect on the environment. A
copy of this study is on file at the City of Gilroy Planning Department, 735] Rosanna
Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.
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Findin!!s & Reasons:
The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects on the environment. However, this project
has been mitigated (see Mitigation Measures below which avoid or mitigate the effects) to a point
where no significant effects will occur. There is no substantial evidence the project may have a
significant effect on the environment. The following reasons will support these findings:
1. The proposal is a logical component of the existing land use of this area.
2. Identified adverse impacts are proposed to be mitigated through preparation of special studies and
construction of off-site improvements.
3. The proposed project is consistent with the adopted goals and policies of the General Plan of the
City of Gilroy.
4 City staff independently reviewed the Initial Study, and this Negative Declaration reflects the
independent judgement of the City of Gilroy.
Mit;!!:!ti"n Measures:
1. Conceptual and final project siting, architectural, and landscaping plans for each structure on the
project site shall be subject to review through the city Planned Unit Development architectural
and site review process and approved by the Gilroy City Council prior to the issuanoe of a
building pennit for the proposed project.
2. The landscape plan for the proposed project shall conform to the Zoning Ordinance and
Consolidated Landscaping Policy of the City of Gilroy and shall be reviewed and approved by the
Gilroy Planning Division prior to the issuance of a building penni!. Specific requirements
contained in this policy that are pertinent to the proposed project include the following:
a. Landscaping shall be provided within development areas most visible from adjacent streets.
b A minimum 15-foot wide planter area in addition to the public right-of-way shall be
provided along each street frontage.
c. At least eight percent of the gross land area, in addition to the public right-of-way, shall be
landscaped. This may include the minimum 15-foot wide planter required in "bOO above.
d All portions of the site more than 40 square feet in area and not specifically used for
parking, driveways. walkways or similar access shall be landscaped.
Actual landscaping plans will be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division.
3. The following dust control measures shall be incorporated into all permits for any phase of
proposed construction on the project site. The measures shall be implemented as necessary to
adequately control dusl subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Planning Division.
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The following measures shall be implemented at all construction sites:
Water all active construction areas at least twice daily;
. Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain
at least two feet of freeboard;
Pave, apply water three times daily. or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved access
roads, parking areas and staging areas at construction sites;
Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas and staging areas at
construction sites;
Sweep streets daily (with water sweepers) if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent
public streets.
The/ollawing additional measures shall be implemented ar constrllction sites greater than fOllr
acres in area:
Hydroseed or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers to inactive construction areas (previously
graded areas inactive for ten days or more);
Enclose, cover, water twice daily or apply (non-toxic) soil binders to exposed stockpiles (dirt,
sand, etc.);
Limit traffic speeds on unpaved roads to 15 ItJph;
Instal] sandbags or other erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff to public roadways;
Rep]ant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
Subject to de/ermina/ion by the Gilroy Planning Division the following measures may be
implemented a/ construction sites that are very large or are located near sensiti\ie receptors:
. Install wheel washers for all existing trucks, or wash olfthe tires or tracks of all trucks and
equipment leaving the site;
Suspend excavation and grading activity when winds (instantaneous gusts) exceed 25 miles
per hour;
Limit the area subject to excavation, grading and other construction activity at anyone time.
4. Subject to the review and approval ofthe Gilroy Engineering Division, prior to demolition of any
structure on the project site, the applicant shall contract with a qualified asbestos testing or
abatement professional to detennine if asbestos is present in the structure. If asbestos is
determined to be present. the applicant shall obtain any necessary permits from the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District and remove the asbestos-containing materials in accordance with
Bay Area Air Quality Management District Regulation I), Rule 2: Hazardous Materials; Asbestos
Demolition, Renovation and Manufacturing.
5 Subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Planning Division, an emission reduction
program shall be prepared pursuant to the Rincon Plaza Anneration and General Plan
Amendment ElR and may include at a minimum but not be limited to the following elements:
Provision of secure bicycle storage (parking) facilities for both customers and employees
Bicycle storage shall be provided at each building,
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A sidewalk shall be provided between bus stops and major uses;
Sidewalks shaH be provided between the anchor retail stores and each adjacent use;
A sidewalk shall be provided between the motel and adjacent uses;
Pedestrian access shall be provided between the sidewalks along Camino Arroyo and Renz
Lane .and the adjacent uses; and
If necessary, provide adequate right-of-way for the Class I bicycle path along Ronan
Channel.
6. The projecr applicant shall prepare a grading plan, for both phases, that shall include, but not be
limited to, specifications requiring that no materials or machinery will be allowed in the bed or
banks of the Ronan Channel. This would include any grading and/or fill material or grading
and/or construction vehicles, etc. The plan shall be subject to review and approval by the Gilroy
Engineering Division and Santa Clara Valley Water District, prior to approval of the final map
Monitoring shall take place during grading and construction activities and shall be performed by
the Gilroy Engineering Division and/or Santa Clara Valley Water District. Phasing of the grading
plans will be allowed to the extent approved by the Gilroy Engineering Division.
7, Due to the possibility that significant buried cultural resources might be found during construction
the following language shall be included in any permits issued for the project site, including, but
not limited to building permits for future development, subject to the review and approval ofthe
Gilroy Planning Division:
If archaeological resources or human remains are discovered during construction,
work shall be halted at a minimum of 200 feet from the find and the area shall be
staked off. The project developer shall notifY a qualified professional archaeologist. If
the find is determined to be significant, appropriate mitigation measures shall be
formulated and implemented,
g, In the event of an accidental discovery or recognition of any human remains in any location other
than a dedicated cemetery, the City shall ensure that this language is included in all permits in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.S(e):
If human remains are found during construction there shall be no funher excavation or
disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent
human remains until the coroner of Santa Clara County is contacted to determine that
no investigation of the cause of death is required. If the coroner determines the
remains to be Native American the coroner shall contact the Native American Heritage
Commission within 24 hours. The Native American Heritage Commission shall
identifY the person or persons it believes to be the most likely descendent (MLD) from
the deceased Native American. The MLD may then make recommendations to the
landowner or the person responsible for the excavation work, for means of treating or
disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and associated grave goods
a5 provided in Public Resources Code Section 5097,98, The landowner or his
authorized representative shall rebury the Native American human remains and
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associated grave goods with appropriate dignity on the property in 1I location not
subject to further disturbance if; a) the Native American Heritage Commission is
unable to identifY a MiD or the MLD failed to make a recommendation within 24
hours after being notified by the commission; b) the descendent identified fails to make
a recommendation; or c) the landowner or his authorized representative rejects the
recommendation of the descendent, and the mediation by the Native American
Heritage Commission fails to provide measures acceptable to the landowner.
9. Construction on the project site shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code
structural earthquake regulations. The final construction plans for any structure shall be subject
to the review and approval of the Building Division prior to issuance of a building permit to
ensure compliance with these regulations.
10. As an implementation step for any specific construction project. a soils foundation analysis shall
be completed by a qualified soils engineer as required by section m policy 16 of the Gilroy
General Plan and shall be incorporated as a condition of approval. The scope of this report shall
be determined by the Gilroy Engineering Division, and shall include analysis ofJiquefaction
potential at the location of each proposed structure. Recommendations from this report shall be
incorporated into the grading plans for the proposed project and shall be subject to the review and
approval ofthe Gilroy Engineering Division prior to issuance of a building permit.
II. Construction of the proposed project should be undertaken during the dry season (April IS-
October 15). If construction of the proposed project is undertaken during the wet season
(October IS-April 15) or any ponion thereof, the project proponent shall incorporate tbe use of
straw bales at discharge areas and in swales as well as the use of seeding and hydromulching
where appropriate. The erosion control plan measures shall be subject to review and approval by
the Gilroy Engineering Division prior to the issuance of a building permit
12. Subject to the review and approval of the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
and the Gilroy Engineering Division, prior to any demolition. grading. or construction activities
on the project site, the applicant shall prepare a storm water pollution prevention program under
the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System General Construction Permit
13. Subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Engineering Division, prior to any demolition.
grading or construction activities within SO feet of Ronan Channel, the applicant shall obtain a
permit from the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
J 4. Subject to the review of the Gilroy Engineering Division, prior to PUD Architectural and Site
Review approval, the project applicant shall consult with the Santa Clara Valley Water District in
the design of project parking lots to incorporate feasible measures for storm water quality
protection into project designs. The proposed project shall at a minimum include oil and grease
separators or other effective filtering systems as part of the drainage system to reduce the quantity
of water-borne pollutants leaving the project site and draining into Ronan Channel. These
filtering systems shall meet the standards of, and shall be subject 10 the review and approval of the
Santa Clara Valley Water District and the Central Coasl Regional Water Quality Control Board.
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]5. Su~ject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Engineering Division, project plans shall include
desl~s t~ prevent spills or. leaks at the industrial uses from flowing on the surface of the ground
or mlgraltng underground mto Ronan Channel. The project applicant shall consult with the Santa
Clara Valley Water District in the design of industrial buildings and yard areas to determine
feasible measures to incorporate into project designs.
16. The Final Map shall provide for the under-grounding of power distribution lines located within the
area of that project. In addition, the transmission lines running eastward through the center of the
project site will have to be relocated by the project proponent or the project design will have to
incorporate the following standards:
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No buildings or structures are allowed within the pole--tower line rights-of-way;
Trees within the rights-of-way are discouraged; any plans which include trees in these areas
must be reviewed and approved by the owner of the utility;
No excavations may be made within 20-feet of a transmission pole;
Minimum clearances from high voltage lines must be maintained as described in the PG&E
manual High Voltage Electrical Safety Orders;
During construction activities, dust control measures must be implemented to avoid
contamination ofthe insulators;
Unrestricted access to the lines by utility crews must be maintained at all times for
emergency and normal maintenance operations;
All aboveground power lines on the project site should be marked as appropriate with
colored balls or other materials to enhance their visibility to low flying pilots.
17 Subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Planning Division, and prior to approval of any
building pennits for this site, the site plan shall include a buffer between the project and the
existing residences located along Renz Lane, extending from Renz Lane nonhward for a minimum
of 400 feet. Subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Planning Division, prior to approval
of the final map, a noise study shall be prepared in conjunction with the site plan for the portion of
the proposed project located west of Camino Arroyo. The noise study shall include
recommendations for the size and type of any sound walls or benns that would be necessary to
reduce ambient noise levels on the project site to within City standards. The noise study shall
mitigate the incremental difference between the existing noise levels and the project-generated
noise. This buffer shall be located outside the sewer and electrical line rights-of-way or easement.
Alternatively, at the applicant's expense and subject to review and approval of the Planning
Division, alternative, eguivalent sound attenuation measures may be used, as determined by a
noise analysis
]8. Subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Planning Division, a lighting plan shall be
prepared in conjunction with the site plan for the proposed project prior to approval of the final
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map. No unobstructed beam of exterior lighting shall be directed outward from the site toward
any residential use or public right-of-way.
19. The following language shall be included on any pennits issued at the project site, subject to the
review and approval of the Gilroy Engineering and Building Divisions: "All construction activities
on Sundays shall be limited to the hours of7:00 AM to 4:00 PM."
20. Plans for any future specific construction project shall include a fire safety plan. This plan shall
indicate and describe all fire safety improvements which will be included in the project including
fire hydrant locations, sprinkler and alarm systems, emergency vehicle access provisions,
evacuation plans (if necessary), and demonstration of adequate water pressure for fire-fighting
purposes. This plan shall be approved by the Gilroy Fire Department prior to the approval of a
site plan for any phase ofthe project.
21. Subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Engineering Division, if the State Highway 152
Safety Improvement Project is not completed prior to occupancy of Phase I of the Gilroy Retail
Center. the applicant shall construct the following off-site roadway improvements:
either a southbound off-ramp loop from State Highway 101 to Tenth Street and a dual
westbound left-turn lane, or a southbound on-ramp loop from westbound State Highway
152 to U.S. Highway 101, conforming to Caltrans design standards. The Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority, subject to the review and approval ofCaltrans, shall determine
the appropriate improvement to be funded and/or built; and
modifY the State Highway 1 52fBrem Lane intersection to a right-in right-out only alignment.
22a. Subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Engineering Division, the applicant shalJ include
the following on-site and adjacent road improvements on the Final Map. The improvements shall
be constructed prior to occupancy of Phase 1 or as warranted:
Construct a new signalized intersection at State Highway 152 and Camino Arroyo prior to
occupancy of Phase I;
Construct a new signalized intersection at Camino Arroyo and Renz Lane;
Realign Renz Lane \0 intersect with Camino Arroyo;
Synchronize signalization of the intersections of Camino Arroyo/State Highway 152 and
Camino ArroyofRenz Lane;
Expand the eastbound Renz Lane approach to four circulation lanes, with adequate width
for a fifth lane for eastbound approach to Camino Arroyo;
ModifY the Brem Lane/State Highway 152 intersection to a right-in, right-out only;
Equip signal lights at the Renz Lane/Camino Arroyo and State Highway I52/Camino
Arroyo intersections for preemption by the California Highway Patrol, Gilroy Police
Depanment and Gilroy Fire Depanment;
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Provide Class II bike lanes along Camino Arroyo;
If necessa!)'. provide adequate right-of-way for the Class I bicycle path along Ronan
Channel;
Consult with VT A to determine the loeation of and to provide the right-of-way for bus stop
turnouts; and
Determine necessa!)' bridge elevation for the Camino Arroyo bridge over Ronan Channel,
accounting for future trail needs, and provide adequate right-of-way to accommodate the
bridge abutments.
22b. Subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Engineering Division, the applicant shall include
the following on-site and adjacent road improvements on the site plan. The improvements shall
be constructed prior to occupancy of PhaSe I:
Realign the driveway from Renz Lane near the southeast corner of Parcel 1 to lead directly
into a circulation alley;
Provide circulation aneys to minimize traffic in front ofthe stores, and;
. Provide bicycle racks at each parcel.
23a Subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Engineering Division. the applicant shall include
the following on-site and adjacent road improvements on the Final Map. If the State Highway
152 Safety Improvement Project is not completed prior to occupancy of Phase II of the Gilroy
Retail Center the applicant shall construct, the following off-site roadway improvements:
Construct a second southbound left turn lane at the intersection of Camino Arroyo and State
Highway 152;
If necessa!)'. provide adequate right-of-way for the Class I bicycle path along Ronan
Channel;
Consult with VTA to determine the location of and to provide the right-of-way for bus stop
turnouts;
Construct a traffic signal at the Camino Arroyo/Project driveway intersection; and
Construct the fourth leg, including the signal modification, of the Camino Arroyo/Renz Lane
intersection
23b. Subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Engineering Division, the applicant shall include
the following on-site and adjacent road improvements on the tentative map. The improvements
shall be constructed prior to occupancy of Phase 2:
Construct a signalized project driveway providing access to Parcels 2, 12 and 13, with the
signal light synchronized with the other Camino Arroyo signals;
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Provide a right in only driveway from Camino Arroyo 10 Parcel] 6 and direct access from
Parcel 16 10 Parcel 15'
,
Signalize the driveway to Parcels 13 and 16. The signal should be synchronized with the
Renz Lane signals;
Realign the driveway 10 Parcel 17 so thaI the intersection ofRenz Lane and the driveway is
at a 90-degree angle, or provide access from the Parcel 13/14 driveway;
Provide right-in right-out driveways from Camino Arroyo to Parcels 12 and 13 to relieve
left turn movements al Renz Lane and to reduce circulation on the storefront aisle'
,
Provide circulation alleys to minimize traffic in front of the stores; and
Provide bicycle racks at each parcel.
Subject to the review and approval of the Engineering Division, the above-stated mitigation
measures may be modified to address alterations in the final site design.
24. The applicant shall provide the following roadway improvements at the intersection of Camino
Arroyo and Stale Highway 152. If the City of Gilroy adopted level of service for the intersection
is LOS D, either of the following two improvements shall be made:
modification of the southbound approach to two left-turn lanes, one through and one free
right turn lane. This improvement would also necessitate the addition of a westbound
auxiliaT)' lane on State Highway 152 from Camino Arroyo to the U.S. Highway 101
northbound on ramp; or
addition of a second SB right turn Jane with widening for the second righttum lane on the
western side of Camino Arroyo between Pacheco Pass Highway and Renz Lane.
If the City of Gilroy adopted level of service for the intersection is LOS C, both of the following
improvements shall be made:
modification of the southbound approach to 1wo left-turn lanes, one through and one free
right turn lane. This improvement would also necessitate the addition of a westbound
auxiliaT)' lane on State Highway) 52 from Camino Arroyo to the U. S. Highway 101
northbound on ramp; and
construction of northbound triple left turn lanes on State Highway] 52 and the construction
of a third northbound lane on Camino Arroyo, between State Highway] 52 and Renz Lane.
25. As an implementation step for any specific construction project, the applicant shall prepare and
submit a solid waste disposal plan. This plan shall provide an analysis of the anticipated amount
of solid waste that will be generated by the project and indicate the manner in which il will be
disposed. In addition, the plan, at a minimum, shall include the following:
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Identification of recyclable materials storage areas for each use in the design of the proposed
project;
Inclusion of a common recycling area focused on the commercial and industrial uses in the
proposed project;
Provision of information 10 businesses about the recycling services on the project sit.e and in
the area;
Identification of the manner in which insulation and other products made of recycled
materials will be incorporated into building structures; and
Identification of the manner in which materials in existing buildings planned for demolition
will be recycled or disposed of.
This plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Environmental Resources Coordinator and
Planning Division prior to the issuance of each building permit for the proposed project.
Date Prepared: August 24, 2001
End of Review Period: September 26,2001
Date Adopted by City Council: October 15, 2001
William Faus
Planning Division Manager
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Memorandum
May 8, 2002
TO:
Planning Division Staff
FROM:
Melissa Durkin, Planner II
SUBJECT: A/S 02-08 - Pacheco Pass Center Signage Approval
The following signage program was approved for the Pacheco Pass Center (i.e. Lowe's and Costco
Development):
Sign Type
Approved
Monument
~ 3 signs
~ 14 feet hi2h
~ 385 sq. ft. for each tenant
Building, Ancbor Tenants
Building, All otber Tenants
~ 1.5 sq. ft. per lineal foot
building frontage, up to 300 sq.
ft.
~ Same as allowed under Zoning
Ordinance Regulations
~ two 75-foot high signs
~ Max size of 500 sq. ft. each
~ Signs up to SO sq. ft. in area
and 4 ft. high
Seniee Station
Freeway-Standing, Freeway-
Oriented
Directional Signs
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I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certifY that the attached
Resolution No. 2002-32 is an original resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of
Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day of May, 2002, at which meeting a
quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City of Gilroy this 4th day of June, 2002.
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(Seal)