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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GILROY APPROVING TM 01-04, A TENTATNE MAP TO
SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRE SITE INTO 13
INDUSTRIAL LOTS LOCATED ON MONTEREY ROAD,
SOUTH OF TRAVEL PARK CIRCLE, APNS 840-14-026 AND
840-14-027.
WHEREAS, Stan Davis, the applicant, submitted TM 01-04, requesting a Tentative Map
to subdivide an approximately 30 acre site into thirteen (13) industrial lots, located on Monterey
Road, south of Travel Park Circle; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on March
7,2002 at which time the Planning Commission considered the public testimony, the Staff Report
dated January 25, 2002 and all other documentation related to application TM 01-04, and
recommended that the City Council approve said application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on March 18, 2002 at
which time the City Council considered the public testimony, the Staff Report dated "Revised
March 11, 2002" and all other documentation related to application TM 01-04; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-19
Council adopted a Negative Declaration on March 18, 2002, 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 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:
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A. The City Conncil finds as follows:
1. The project is consistent with the land use designation and relevant
policies of the General Plan.
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2. The project is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, the City's
Subdivision and Land Development Code, and the State Subdivision Map Act.
3. There are no facts to support findings requiring denial of the proposed
tentative map pursuant to California Goyernment Code section 66474.
4. There is no substantial evidence in the record that this project as mitigated
will have a significant effect on the environment.
B. Tentative Map TM 01-04 should be and hereby is approved, subject to the thirty-
three (33) conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A, the mitigation/monitoring
checklist and the mitigation measures set forth in the Negative Declaration,
attached hereto as Exhibit B, all incOIporated herein by this reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 st day of April, 2002 by the following yote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ARELLANO, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, PINHEIRO, VELASCO, and
SPRINGER
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
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Rho a Pellin, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Thomas W. Springer,
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STAFF RECOMMENDA T10~S:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval for the subject
tentative map request with 15 conditions to the City Council for the following reasons:
#1. The proposed Tentative Map is substantially consistent with the land use designation for the
property on the General Plan map (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL);
#2. The Tentative Map proposal is generally consistent with the iment of the goals and policies of the
City's General Plan document;
#3. Public utilities and infrastructure improvements needed in order to serve the proposed project are
located in close proxllnity to the project site;
#4. There will be no significant environmental impacts as a result of this project due to the required
mitigation measures to be applied; and
#6. The proposed subdivision is consistent with minimum requirements of the State of California
Subdivision Map A Cl and with the City of Gilroy Subdivisions and Land Development Code.
In addition, staff recommends that the following conditions of approval apply to this reqnest;
I. MITIGATIQN MEASURES #1 THROUGH #14, contained within the Negative Declaration, shall
be applied 10 the approval of the project in order to reduce and/or mitigate all potential significant
impacts 10 a level of insignificance, as required under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
2. All public sewer lines, storm drains, and wat er lines which traverse through private parcels shall be
within access/utility ea5ements, subject to the review and approval of the Engineering Division_
3. Prior 10 any conslruction of the utilities in the field, the applicant and/or developer shall submit the
following ilems to the City Engineering Division for review and approval:
a. A signed and PG&E-approved original electric plan: and
b. A Jener from the design Civil Engineer which states that electrical plans conform with City
Codes and Standards, and with the approved subdivision improvement plans.
4. All grading operations and soil compaction activities shall be per the approved soils report, subject
10 review and approval by the Engineering Division.
5. All exiSling water wells shall be sealed to meet the approval oftbe City Engineer and the SanW Clara
Valley Water District (SCYWD)
6. The developer shall implement and follow the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention
Program's recommended Best Management Practices (BMP) for conSlruction activities, as contained
in the Califomia SlOrm WOIer ConSTruCTion EMP Handbook, suh,iectlO review and approval by the
Engineering Division_
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7. The following stonn drain j"ues must be approved by the Engineering Division:
a. The stonn drain collection sYSlem in the public street shall be designed so no sheet flow crosses
into private land;
b. The storm drain system will not be approved by the Engineering Division until the separator
system has been approved by the Chemical Control Division; and
c. The ] O-year flood shall be contained in the basin and piping. Ponding shall not occur in the
parking Jots during a ] 0- year event. The basin shall be sized and designed so that the lO-year
flood event does not surface in the parking lot.
8. The developer shall provide full Slreet, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and electrolier improvements, subject
to the review and approval of the Community Development Department.
9. For any necessary off-site dedications and/or ea'ements to the City of Gilroy required by the roadway
and/or utility main design, the developer shall pay all the costs of any land purchase for the ultimate
right-of-way and easements. The developer shall, within 21 days after City Council approval of the
Tentative Map, deposit the estimated cost of all condenmation expenses with theCity of Gilroy's
Community Development Department. All costs of the condemnation procedure shall be paid for
the developer, All easements and right-of- ways must be dedicated and/or deeded to the City of
Gilroy before Final Map approvaL subject to review and approval by the Engineering Division.
10. An appropriate maintenance mechanism shall be established to maintain the detention basin, which
serves this project. This maintenance mechanism shall be established before the final map and
improvement plans are approved.
] O. Street improvements and the design of all storm drainage, sewer and water lines, and all street
sections and widths shall be snbject to the review and approval of Engineering Division. All utilities
to, through, and on the site shall be constructed underground, in accordance with Municipal Code
Section 21.120, subject to the review and appro\'al of Engineering Division.
] ]. Subdivider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its City Council, Planning
Commission, agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action. or proceeding against the City
or its City Council, Planning Commi,sion, agents. officers, and employees to attack, set aside, void,
or annul an approval of the City, City Council, Planning Commission, or other board, advisory
agency, or legislative body concerning this subdivision. City 'will promptly notifY the subdivider of
any claim, action. or proceeding against it. and will cooperate fully in the defense. This condition
is imposed pursuant to California Government Code Section 66474.9.
]~. An all-\.\'ealher access road. not Jess than 20 feet in width, for fire apparams shall be provided before
commencing anv combustible construction. Fire hydrants shall also be installed and maintained
before combustible COJ1.'tnlction begins, subject to review and approval by the Building, Life, and
Environmental Safety Division.
] 3. Dead-end access roads. in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet in length, shall enable fire engines
10 mrn around. Turning radii shall not be less than thirty-nine (39) feet, subject to the review and
approval of the Building. Life. & Environmental Safety Division.
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]4. Hydrant locations and water main sizing shall be approved by the Building, Life, & Environmental
Safety Division, prior to building pennit issuance.
] 5. The developer shall provide street trees in accordance wjth the City's Consolidated Landscaping
Policy. subject to review and approval by the Community Services Department.
] 6. The developer shall prepare and fiJe a final map showing all easements and dedications.
17. Prepare improvement plans. in accordance with city standards and requirements, for surface and
underground infrastructure.
18. Execute an ]mprovement Agreement with the City.
19. Prepare a grading plan with pad elevations located a minimum of one foot above base flood
elevations.
20. All flood plain easements shall be shown on the final improvement plans.
21. The developer must provide for a Valley Transit Authority bus turnout to meet VTA requirements.
22. All development fees as applicable shall be paid prior to approval of the final map.
23. Bonds for improvements shall be posted with the city as required.
24. Provide calculations for storm and sanitary sewer.
25. Provide storm water retention basin along with calculations for sizing facilities.
26. Provide overland release.
27. Remove storm system from back oflots 8 through] 0 and stub storm system to street ends.
28. Certification of Erosion Control Plan is needed prior to October 15"'.
29. Certification of grades and compaction is required prior to paving.
30. Certification of improvements on site plans is required prior to Building final.
3]. ]f the project has excess fill that will he off.hauled to a site within the city limits of Gilroy. an
additional pennit is required.
32. All overhead utility facilities within newly constructed public streets shall be placed underground.
No utility undergrounding fee shall be required for any frontage of a development project. which is
adjacent to a street which will he improved. including utility undergrounding, as a condition of such
project.
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33. New and exiSling utility lines, appurten:mces :md associated equipmen1, including but not limi1ed 10,
electrical transnlission, Slreet lighting, :md cable television shall be reguiredto be placed underground
as reguired in the City of Gilroy Municipal Code.
PLA]VN1NG COMM1SSJON ACTJON:
At the Jlfarch 7, 2002 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission voted 5-0-2
(Conullissioners Allen and Tucker were absent) 10 Jonmrd the Jollowing recomnundations 10
the City Council:
1. Adoption oj a Negative Declaration with 14 mitigation measures; and
2. Approval oj Tentative Map request TM 01-04 with 33 conditions.
William FallS
Planning Division Manager
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October 2. 2000
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City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848.0440
Proiect Description
1-Jame of Project:
Nature of Project:
Silicon Vlilley south Technology Park
Request 10 subdivide approx.imately 30 acres ofland into nine industrial lots
in Gilroy, CA.
Proifct Loc3tion
Location:
Assessor's F2JCe] #:
East of Highway 101 south of Travel Fark Circle and Garlic Farm Truck Stop.
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Ei;titv Of Pf:r~(;n(s) Undei-!aking Proiect
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Stan Davis
1023 Bird Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 947-1000
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,iVl Expanded lrDtial Study of this project "vas undei1aken 3nd prepared for the plu-pose ofascertain.rr!g
wbelher this project might have 3 significant effect on tbe environment. A copy oftms study is on file
31 the City of Gilroy Pl21nning Dlvisjon~ 735] Roscr.tna Street~ G'ilroy~ CA 95020.
Findings & ReiiSOns.
T]-.c 1l".itic.l Study jdcntif,eG pCiiETil1c.Dy sjgnj:fjcDnt effecis on ll-1e e;Y,'lrDflrnent. Hov..:e"Ver~ this project has
been ITDlig3ied (~ee tv1itip:illon j\:Jeasures l-;e]o\\7 y,/hjch 6\iOid or rruliga1e the effects) to a poi..'1t v/here no
slgnillcant e-ffecls \~I}1J nccur. Tnf:re is no SUhSl(ini181 e\!idence lhe project may have a significant effec1
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The prcpt)~;cl :$ a Jc.?jC8.J CO;L[)oncnl of ~he existing 8.ndcr0j)osed land use of this area.
I\:nentl211y 2d\'er~:e environ.mental irnpccts \NjlJ be rnitigated.
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Tije prcpo::-ed projecT lS cr:r~~j:~-:en~ \\';11; the 8dr:~-;1Ed ~'naL~ 8nc pnlicies ofH~le Gilroy Geroefal Pb.n.
Tr-Je ]ml]a] Sludy \l,'c.~ ll---"Jch:pendeDtly re\}e\~':ed by CJly ~.,-laf: and this >]egmive Declaration re.uect2:
the inJependenl jud~trnent of the City of Gilroy.
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Enclose, cover, \yater t....vice daily or appJY (non-1oxic) soil binders to exposed
stockpiles (dirt, ~and, etL)
M itiQation Meas ures
Aesthetics
1. The project proponent shal] prepare a landscape plan for the proposed project,
consistent with the provisions of the Consolidated Landscape Policy, to include a-row
of shrubs or trees along the western edge of the project site than can be expected to
reach a mature height of 15 to 20 feet, planted at least 20 feet on center. The landscape
plan shallne submitted, subject to review and approval by the Planning Division, and
prior to any Architectural and Site Review approval for the site.
2. Prior to development on the proposed project site, the project proponent shall submit a
detailed plan for all exterior lighting. The plan shall design lighting to minimize light
or glare impacts to adjacent properties including Highway 101. Light fixtures should
use hoods and shields to directtne lignt bEam onto tne area inlended for illumination.
Tlle detailed lighting plan shall be subject to the review and approval by the City of
Gilroy Planning Division, prior to Architectural and Sile Review approval.
Air Quality
3. The project proponent shall specify ih project plans tne implementation of tne following
dust control measures during grading and construction activities for tneproposed
project. Tne measure shall be implemented as necessary to adequately control dust.
The following measures shall be in all construction sites:
c. Water all active construction areas at least twice daily or more oil en as needed to
prevent dust from becoming airborne and leaving tne site.
b. 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 consh'uction sites.
o. Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas and
sta2in2 areas al construction sites.
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E. Sweep streets daily (with .water sweepers) if visible soil material is carried ohio
adiacent DU blic streets.
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The following me2smes shal] be implemented at all construction sites greater than four
acres m area'
Hydrcseed or apply (non-lOxic) soil stabiJiLers to inactive construction areas
iDrevjouslv graded areas jnacbve lor ten davs or more).
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Limit traffic opeE'ds on unpaved roads to 1:' mpn.
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. J. ImtaJl sandbags or otller erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff to public
roadways.
J. Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
Optional control measures, tlle foI1owingmeasures are strongly encouraged at
constructions sites Illat are large in area, locat4ed near sensitive receptors or which for
any otller reason may warrant additional emissions restrictions:
k. Install wlleel wasllers for all existing trucks, or wash off the tires or tracks of all
trucks and equipment leaving the site.
J. Install windbreaks, or plant trees/ vegetative windbreaks at windward side(s) of
construction areas.
m. Suspend excavation and grading activity when winds (instantaneous gusts)
exceed 25 miles per hour.
n. Limit tlle area subject to excavation, grading and other construction activity.
Biological Resources
4. Prior to the final map approval, the project developer shall submit a Landscape Plan,
for review and approval by tne City of Gilroy Planning Division, indicating the
location, size and species of existing trees found within the project site boundaries. The
plan snall indicate whicn trees are planned for removal. Based on the review of the
Landscape Plan, the City shall determine which trees, if any are significant.
If significant trees are determined to be located on the project site, these trees shall be
retained, to tlle greatest extent feasible. The dripline of significant trees to be retained
sllall be fenced prior to grading activities to prevent root damage. If retention of all
signifjcant trees on the project site is not feasible, a written report shall be prepared by
a certified arborist including the number and location of each significant tree to be
removed, the type and approximate size of each significant tree, the reason for removal,
and specifications for replacing significant trees to be removed. The written report
sllall be prepared prior to the commencement of grading activities, subject to approval
by the City of Gilroy Planning Division.
Cultural Resources
Due 10 iDe possibilitv tDat significant buried cultural resources might be found dunng
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construction, the following language shall be included in any permits issued for tlle
project site, incluclmg, but not limjled to building permits for future development,
subject to the reVjew and approval of the Gilroy Planning Division:
"If archeological resources or human remains aTe discovered during conslruciion, work shall be
halted at a minimum of 200 feet from tl1ejind and tl1e areas shall be staked air The project
de-ueloper shall notify a qualified professJonal archeologist. If the find is determined to be
significant, apprcpn'ate mitigation measure shall be formulated and implemented.
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b. In tDe event of an accidental discovery or recognition of any Duman remains in any
location other tDan a dedicated cemetery, tDe Citv shall ensure that this language is
included in all permits in accordance witD CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5(e}:
"Ifhuman remains are found during construction, there shall be no further excavation or
disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacmt human
rEmains until the coroner of Santa Clara County is contaded to determine that no investigation
of the cause of death is required. If the coroner detem,ines the remains to be Native American,
the C070ner 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 descendmt (MLD) from the deceased Native American. The MLD may then make
rEcommendatiuns to the landowner or the persun responsible for the excavation work, for means
of treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and associated grave
goods as provided in Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. The landowner or his authorized
representative shall rebury the Native American human remains and associated grave goods with
appropriate dignity in a location not subject to further disturbance if: a) the Native American
Heritage Commission is unable to identify a MLD or the MLD failed to make a recommendation
within 24 hours after being notified by the commission; b) the MLD idmtified fails to make a
recommendation; or c) the landowner or his authorized representative rejects the
recommendation of the MLD, and the mediation by the Native American Heritage Commission
fails to provide measures acceptable to the landowner."
Geology and Soils
.7. TDe project proponent sDall submit a soils investigation prepared by a qualified soils
engineer for future developments on tDe proposed project site. The recommendation of
the soils investigation shall be incorporated into tDe final building plans and shall be
reviewed and approved by the Gilroy Engineering Division prior to approval of any
building permits. The purposes of the soils investigation is to determine the exact soils
cDaracteristics and limitations on the site, and to recommend appropriate engineering
specifications lor development of tDe site.
Hazards and Haz,ardous Materials
8. The project proponent, and any luture users of the project site, are required to operate
m accordance with the regulations of the City 01 Giiroy Chemical Control Division and
the City of Gilroy Fire Department. Prior to commencing operations, the property
operator is required to submit information 01 all hazardous chemicals to be stored and
processes to be conducted at ihe project site to the City of Gilroy Chemical Control
DIvision, lor review and approval. Both the Chemical Control Division and the City of
Gilroy Fire Department are responsible lor inspections and enforcement. Hazardous
waste transport, recycling, processing and storage facilities must comply with the
County of Santa Clara Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The storage of more than
55 gallons of anyone hazardous material listed in the City's adopted Hazardous
Material Siorage Ordinance shall require issuance of a conditional use permit. Such
conditional use permit shall be valid lor no more ti-1an one year at a time, but may be
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renewed on an annual ba~is by the Planning Division Manager. If tne Planning
Division Mana,ger determif1es tbat tnere nave been such problems, the use permit sha]]
become void until or unless tne determination lS successfully appealed or a new
conditional use permit is obtained. No quantity greater than 55 gallons of any material
li~ted in the City's adopted Hazardous Material Storage Ordinance shall be stored
within 400 feet of any residential zoning district or water well of the city of Gilroy.
Hydrology and Water Quality
9. The applicant shall submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) and detailed engineering designs to
tne central coast RWQCB. This permit shall require development and implementation
of a SWPPP that uses storm water "Best Management Practices" to control runoff,
erosion and sedimentation from the site.
10. The project proponent sllall be required to obtain a NPDES General Construction
Permit, prior to issuance of a building permit, subject to tne review and approval by the
Gilroy Engineering Division.
11. The design of all storm drainage improvements serving the project site snall be
provided by the developer, subject to review and approval by tne Community
Development Department, Engineering Division, prior to the approval of any final
improvement plans. These design plans shall include, but not be limited 10:
a, Calculations verifying that at least 3.12 acre-feet of water detention storage will be
provided at the project site.
b. The water detention storage shall be lined.
c. The floodway shall remain open and unobstructed for water flow.
d. Applicable storm water source and treatment-based best management practices,
applied and maintained, as recommended in the California Storm Water Best
Management Practice Handbook.
c. Sediment and pollution control facilities within the storm drainage detention
facilitie,.
J. Provisions for periodJc sweeping for roadways, dnveways and parking areas on
the project sile.
.!,s indicated in the Binkley Report, the site plan sha]] include flood easements along the
eastern and western project site boundary. The road entering the project site from
Bolsa Road shall include a 100-foot flood easement, subject to review and approval by
the Community Development Department.
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The preliminary grading plan, site plans and building designs snail be consistent with
the Binkley Report and comply with the City of Gilroy flood Plain Ordinance and snail
not impede the flow of floodwaters.
Noise
12. The following language shall beincluded on any permits issued. at the project site,.
subject to tne review and approval of the City of Gilroy Engineering Division. "All
construction activities shall be limited to weekdays between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, and to
Saturdays and City holidays between 9:00 AM and 7.'00 PM. No construction is aI/owed on
Sundays. "
All internal combustion engine-driven eguipment shall be eguipped with mufflers,
which are in good condition and appropriate for the eguipment.
All stMionary noise-generating eguipment snail be located as far as feasibly possible
from the sensitive receptors.
Public Services
13. The project proponent shall prepare a landscape and irrigation plan to include, but not
be limited to the following:
a. The site plan shall include landscaping that will not only be asethetically-pleasing
but will also discourage graffiti. Electrical service and water services snail be
provided to the landscaped area.
b. A funding mechanism snall be provided for the maintenance landscaping.
14. The project proponent shall build the project frontage to City cyurb, gutter and
sidewalk standards for a future four-Jane arterial with a two-way left turn lane, to
include the striping of an interim southbound left pocket and acceleration lane, subject
to the review and approval of the City of Gilroy Engineering Division.
Date Prepared: l!l 0/02
End of ReView Period: 2/04/02
Date Adopted:
William Faus
Planning Division Manager
Gay of Gilroy
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Silicon Valley South Technology Park Mitigation Monitoring Checklist
St.ep 1: Prior to approval of the Final Map, the fo]]owing mitigation
measures sha]] be addressed:
Mitigation Measure 1
The project proponent shall prepare a landscape plan for the proposed project,
consistent with the provisions of the Consolidated Landscape Policy, to include a
row of shrubs or trees along the western edge of the project site that can be
expected to reach a mature height of 15 to 20 feet, planted at least 20 feet on
center. The landscape plan shall be submitted, subject to review and approval by
the Planning Division, and prior to any Architectural and Site Review approval
for the site.
Party Responsible [or Implementation:
Applicant
Party Responsible [or Monitoring:
Gilroy Planning Division
Mitigation Measure 4
Prior to the final map approval, the project developer shall submit a Landscape
Plan, for review and approval by the City of Gilroy Planning Division, indicating
the location, size and species of existing trees found within the project site
boundaries. The plan shall indicate which trees are planned for removal. Based
on review of the Landscape Plan, the City shall determine which trees, ifany,
are significant.
If significant trees are determined to be located on the project site, these trees
shall be retained, to the greatest extent feasible. The dripline of significant trees
to be retained shall be fenced prior to grading activities to prevent root damage.
If retention of all sigruficant trees on the project site is not feasible, a written
report sha]] be prepared by a certified arborist including the number and
location of each sigruficant tree to be removed, the type and approximate size of
each sigruflcant tree, the reason for removal, and specifications for replacing
significant trees to be removed. The written report shall be prepared prior to the
commencement of grading activities, subject to approval by the City of Gilroy
Planning Division.
Party Responsible [or implementation:
Applicant
Party Responsible [or .Monitoring:
Gilroy Planning Division
Silicon:{~ South Techn%ay Park
Miliqallon Mondonnp Checklist
Mitigation Measure 14
The project proponent shall build the project frontage to City curb, gutter and
sidewalk standards for a future four lane arterial with a two-way left turn lane,
to include the striping of an interim southbound Jeft pocket and acceleration
Jane. Subject to the review and approval of the City of Gilroy Engineering
Division.
Party Responsible for Implementation:
Applicant
Party Responsible for Monitoring:
Gilroy Engineering Division
Step 2: The following mitigation measures shall be implemented prior to any
Architectural and Site Review approval:
Mitigation Measure 2
Prior to development on the proposed project site, the project proponent shall
submit a detailed plan for all exterior lighting. The plan shall design lighting to
minimize light or glare impacts to adjacent properties including Highway 10l.
Light fixtures should use hoods and shields to direct the light beam onto the
area intended for illumination. The detailed lighting plan shall be subject to the
review and approval by the City of Gilroy Planning Division, prior to
Architectural and Site Review approval.
Party Responsible for Implementation:
Applicant
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Mitigation Measure 11
The design of all storm drainage improvements serving the project site shall be
provided by the developer, subject to review and approval by the Community
Development Department, Engineering Division prior to the approval of any
fmal improvement plans. These design plans shall include, but not be limited to:
. Calculations verifying that at least 3.12 acre-feet of water detention
storage will be provided at the project.site;
. The water detention storage shall be lined;
. The f100dway shall remain open and unobstructed for water f1ow;
. Applicable storm water source and treatment.based best management
practices, applied and maintained, as recommended in the California
Storm Water Best Management Practice Handbook
. Sediment and pollution control facilities within tne storm drainage
detention facilities; and
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. Provisions for periodic sweeping for roadways, driveways, and parking
areas on the project site.
. As indicated in the Binkley Report, the site plan shalJ include flood
easements along the eastern and western project site boundary. The
road entering the project site from Bolsa Road shall include a lOa-foot
flood easement, subject to review and approval by the Community
Development Department.
. The preliminary grading plan, site plans and building designs shall be
consistent with the Binkley Study and comply with the City of Gilroy
Flood Plain Ordinance and shall not impede the flow of floodwaters.
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Mitigation Measure 12
The fo]]owing language sha]] be included on any permits issued for the project
site, subject to the review and approval of the Gilroy Building Division. "All
construction activities shall be limited to weekdays between 7:00 AM and 7:00
PM, and to Saturdays and city holidays between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. No
construction is permitted on Sundays.
All internal combustion engine-driven equipment shall be equipped with
mufflers, which are in good condition and appropriate for the equipment.
1<'\]1 stationary noise-generating equipment shall be located as far as feasibly
possible from the sensitive receptors.
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Mitigation Measure 13
The project proponent sha]] prepare a landscape and irrigation plan to include,
but not be limited to the fonowing:
. The site plan sha]] include landscaping that wiJ] not only be
aesthet.ically-pleasing but. wiJI also discourage graffiti. Elect.rical
serVJce and water service shall be provided to the landscaped area.
. A funding mechanism sha]] be provided for the maintenance
landscaping.
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Step 3: The fonowing mitigation measures shan be implemented prior to
issuance of a Building Permit:
Mitigation Measure 7
The project proponent shan submit a soils investigation prepared by a qualified
soils engineer for fut.ure development.s on the proposed project site. The
recommendat.ion of the soils investigation shall be incorporated into the final
buildjng plans and shallbe revlewed and approved by the Gilroy Engineering
Divlsion prior to approval of any building permit.s. The purposes of the soils
investigation is to det.ermine the exact soils characteristics and limitations on
the site, and to recommend appropriate engineering specifications for
development of the site.
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Mitigation Measure 8
The project proponent, and any future users of the project site, are required to
operat.e in accordance with the regulations of the City of Gilroy Chemical Control
Division and the City of Gilroy Fire Department. Prior to commencing
operations, the property operator is required to submit information of all
hazardous chemicals to be stored and all processes to be conducted at the project
sit.e tot the City of Gilroy Chemical Control Division, for review and approval.
Both the Chemical Control Division and the City of Gilroy Fire Department are
responsible for inspections and enforcement. Hazardous waste transport,
recycling, processing and storage facilities must comply with the County of
Santa Clara Hazardous Wast.e Management Plan. The storage of more than 55
gallons of anyone hazardous mat.erial list.ed in the City's adopted Hazardous
Material Storage Ordinance shall require issuance of a conditional use permit.
Such conditional use permit shall be valid for no more than one year at. a time,
but may be renewed on an annual basis by the Planning Divlsion Manager. If
the Planning Division Manager determines that there have been such problems,
the use permit shall become void until or unless the determination is
successfully appealed or a new r.onditional use permit is obtained. No quantity
greater t.han 55 ganons of any material list.ed in the City's adopted Hazardous
Materials Storage Ordinance shall be stored within 400 feet of any residential
zoning district or wat.er well of the City of Gilroy.
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Mitigation Measure 9
The applicant shall submit a Notice oflntent (NOl) and detailed engineering
designs to the Central Coast RWQCB. This permit shan require development
and implementation of a SWPPP that uses storm water "Best Management
Practices" to control runoff, erosion and sedimentation from the site.
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Mitigation Measure 10
Gilroy Engineering Division
The project proponent shall be required to obtain a NPDES General
Construction Permit, prior to issuance of a grading permit. Subject to the review
and approval by t.he Gilroy Planning Division.
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Step 4. The following mit.igation measures shall be implemented during Project
Construction:
Mitigation Measure 3
The project proponent shall specify in project plans the implementation of the
following dust control measures during grading and construction activities for
the proposed project. The measures shall be implemented as necessary to
adequately control dust:
The following measures shall be implement.ed in all cases:
Wat.er all active construction areas at least twice daily;
Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and ot.her loose materials or
require all trucks to maint.ain at Jeast two feet of freeboard;
Pave, apply wat.er 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 sw~epers) 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.
Hydroseed or apply (non. toxic) soil st.abilizers to inactive construction
areas (previously graded ar~as inact.ive for ten days or more);
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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 mph;
Install sandbags or other erosion control measures to prevent silt
rurioffto public roadways;.
Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
As necessary, the follov..'ing mea~ures shall be implemented when
construction takes place near sensitive receptors:
Install wheel washers for all existing trucks, or wash off the tires or
tracks of all trucks and equipment leaving the site;
Install wind breaks, or plant trees/vegetative wind breaks at
windward side(s) of construction areas; .
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.
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Mitigation Measure 5
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 of the Gilroy Planning
Diyjsion;
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 archeologist. If the find is determined to be significant, appropriate
mitigation measures shall be formulated and implemented.
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Mitigation Measure 6
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
l:mguage is included in all permits in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section
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If numan remains are found during construction tnere snall be no furtner
excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably
suspected to overlie adjacent numan remains until the coroner of Santa
Clara County is contacted to determine tnat no investigation of tnecause
of death is required. If tne coroner determines the remains to be Native
American the coroner shall contact the Native American Heritage
Commission witnin 24 nours. The Native American Heritage Commission
snall identify the person or persons it believes to be tne most likely
descendent (1\1LD) from the deceased Native American. The MLD may
tnen make recommendations to the landowner or the person responsible
for the e>:cavation work, for means of treating or disposing of, with
appropriate dignity, the human remains and associated grave goods as
provided in Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. The landowner or his
authorized representative shall rebury the Native American human
remains and associated grave goods with appropriate dignity on the
property in a location not subject to further disturbance if: a) the Native
American Heritage Commission is unable to identify a MLD or the MLD
failed to make a recommendation within 24 hours after being notified by
the commission; b) the MLD identified fails to make a recommendation; or
c) the landowner or his authorized representative rejects the
recommendation of the MLD, and the mediation by the Native American
Heritage Commission fails to provide measures acceptable to the
landowner.
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I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certifY that the attached
Resolution No. 2002-19 is an original resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of
Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1 st day of April, 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 25th day of April, 2002.