2015-004 - Approve CUP for 106 E Main Street Museums of LG

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RESOLUTION 2015 -004 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS GRANTING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION U -13 -017 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION: U -13 -017 PROPERTY LOCATION: 106 E. MAIN STREET (APN: 529 -34 -108) PROPERTY OWNER: TOWN OF LOS GATOS; APPLICANT: MUSEUMS OF LOS GATOS WHEREAS, this matter came before the Town Council for public hearing February 3, 2015, and was regularly noticed in conformance with State and Town law. WHEREAS, the applicant seeks approval for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a museum (Museums of Los Gatos) and related activities on property zoned C -I:PD. WHEREAS, on November 12 and December 10, 2014 the Planning Commission considered a request for approval of CUP application U -13 -017 on property zoned C -1:PD. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request with modified Conditions of Approval, finding that the proposed use of the property is essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare in that the use would provide the public art and history exhibits not otherwise seen in Los Gatos; the proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in that the use will be in a commercial zone and the proposed educational component is consistent with other nearby uses; and the proposed use would not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare in that conditions placed on the permit will mitigate potential impacts; and the proposed use of the property is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the General Plan and the purposes of the Town Code as discussed within the November 12, 2014 Planning Commission Staff Report. The Planning Commission also found the request is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301: Existing Facilities. The Planning