1991-095-Approving And Modifying Recommendations Contained In The Final Report Of The Commercial Specific Plan CommitteeRESOLUTION 1991-95
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING AND MODIFYING
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED
IN THE FINAL REPORT
OF THE
COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN COMMI IEE
WHEREAS, the Town Council established the Commercial Specific Plan Committee
to develop a program whereby the business community and the Town can cooperatively
support each other's activities for the benefit of the residents of the Town;
WHEREAS, the Committee carefully developed a program of Issues, Goals and
Implementation Measures for the entire Town as well as each individual commercial area
after receiving extensive input from commercial property and business owners; and
WHEREAS, the Committee's program of Issues, Goals and Implementation Measures
are contained in the document entitled "Final Report - Commercial Specific Plan
Committee" ("Final Report"), dated April 18, 1991;
RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the "Final Report" and modifies
the implementation measures as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, California, held on the 20th day of May, 1991, by the following vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Eric D. Carlson and Mayor
Brent N. Ventura
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Al 1EST:
SIGNED:
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MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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CLERK OF THE TOWN OF S GATOS
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EXHIBIT A
MODIFICATIONS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
CONTAINED IN THE FINAL REPORT
OF THE COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN COMMITTEE
Section II.C.3. Consider !Relaxing the current parking regulations relative to mixed use developments.
(Committee priority ranking - 6 high, 3 medium, 1 low)
Section II.C.4. Consider (Relaxing the current parking regulations relative to desirable uses. (Committee
priority ranking - 6 high, 2 medium, 1 low)
Section II.C.5. Traffic Policy
a. Consider (Relaxing to allow uses beneficial to the Town.
b. Development should not automatically be restricted prohibited because commuters
cause the Town's traffic problems.
c. Support nonpeak hour businesses.
d. Pursue and support regional solutions to commute traffic mitigations.
(Committee priority ranking - 5 high, 3 medium, 2 low)
Section II.C.9. Identify the types of projects for which Streamlin2 the development process may be
streamlined by allowing staff greater decision making authority without sacrificing public
input or compromising development standards. (Committee priority ranking - 7 high,
2 medium, 1 low)
Section II.C.10. Develop an optional "concept review process" for major projects and projects that may
be controversial. A cost recovery fee shall be established for this review. (Committee
priority ranking - 8 high, 2 medium)
Section II.C.15. The Town will work with the Chamber of Commerce to coordinate the efforts of private
sector groups to achieve the goals of this report. (Council priority - 5 medium).
Section II.C.16. Develop different residential design standards for mixed use developments
(residential/commercial) for each Commercial Area where permitted. 6ensideratien
(Council priority - 5 medium)
Section III.A.1.c. To allow intensification of existing commercial properties uses within certain parameters.
Section III.A.2.a. Revise the development review process for nonstreetfront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria that will assure architectural excellence. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee
priority ranking -4 high, 4 medium, 2 low)
Section III.A.2.c. The Town shall develop a list of uses and design guidelines te-be-allowed for Planned
Developments which allow intensification of use within certain parameters. (Committee
priority ranking - 4 high, 2 medium, 4 low)
Section III.C.2.c. Revise the development review process for nonstreetfront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria that will assure architectural excellence. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee
priority ranking -5 high, 4 medium, 1 low)
Section III.C.2.c. Revise the development review process for nonstreetfront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 6 medium)
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Section III.E.2.b.(2)Revise the development review process for nonstreetfront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 6 medium)
Section III.E.2.c.(2) Encourage planned development for Commercial -Industrial uses
or major research and development facilities if use as a park is not feasible. (Committee
priority ranking - 5 high, 3 medium, 1 low)
Section III.F.2.c. Allow Encourage mixed use development (commercial/residential) through:
(1) Increased lot coverage; and
(2) Alternating use of parking
(Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 4 medium, 1 low)
Section III.F.2.d. Encourage the renovation of existing single family dwellings by allowing conversion of
use (designate specific parcels) consistent with the Town's policies regarding historic
preservation. (Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 3 medium, 3 low)
Section III.F.2.e. Restrict new residential uses to the second floor. (Council priority- 4 high, 1 medium)
Section III.G.2.c. Encourage the use of Previde mass transit facilities through redevelopment or as part
of development projects. (Committee priority ranking - 3 high, 3 medium, 4 low)
Section III.H.2.a. Adopt a policy statement regarding the property located south of Saratoga Avenue and
east of Highway 17. The policy should indicate the Council's support for future
development on the property of a hotel/conference facility consisting of the following:
(1) Approximately Up-te 300 guest rooms.
(2) A conference facility containing approximately 10,000 square feet of meeting space.
(3) A hotel could be up to three stories tall.
(4) A facility for underground parking.
(Committee priority ranking - 9 high)
Section 111.1.2.g. Develop policies and guidelines for the preservation and upgrading of theatre resources
and the development of other compatible nighttime entertainment businesses (excluding
nightclubs and bars that do not provide food service). (Committee priority ranking - 4
high, 5 medium, 1 low)
Section III.1.2.h.
Section III.1.2.p.
Consider/Installing parking meters in public parking lots. (Committee priority ranking -
2 high, 5 medium, 3 low)
Establish design guidelines that will require the architecture of all new buildings to be
architecturally consistent with the historic character of the downtown in the same manner
as the Earthquake Restoration Committee. (Committee priority ranking - 7 high, 1
medium, 2 low)
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