Los Gatos townhouse proposal could spell end for one of city’s last remaining orchards

WILD MUSTARD IS in full bloom at one of Los Gatos’ last orchards, where hundreds of bare, brown walnut trees stand as remaining vestiges of the town’s agricultural past. That may soon change.

San Jose-based Urban Catalyst recently submitted revised plans for a 138-townhome development to replace the orchard at 14789 Oka Road. Plans for the three-story project include 28 affordable homes and 296 parking spots. It would remove approximately 374 walnut trees on the nearly 7-acre site owned by Yuki Farms.