1989-123-Approval To Operate A Care Facility/Group Home On Property In The "O" ZoneRESOLUTION NO: 1989 -123
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DENYING APPEALS OF PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVAL TO OPERATE A CARE FACILITY /GROUP
HOME ON PROPERTY IN THE "O" ZONE
(15245 NATIONAL AVENUE - CEDAR RIDGE FACILITY)
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A. Joan Banks and Thomas E. Wolf have filed appeals of the decision of the
Planning Commission as follows: approval to operate a care facility /group home on
property in the "O" zone located at 15245 National Avenue and owned by David F. Ellisor
(Architecture and Site Application 5- 72 -162A and Conditional Use Permit Application U-
86 -2A);
B. A public hearing was scheduled for June 5, 1989 and continued to and held
on June 19, 1989 by the Town Council.
BE IT RESOLVED:
A. The Town Council hereby finds that no significant error occurred in the
Planning Commission proceedings.
B. The Town Council hereby further makes the following findings pursuant to
Zoning Ordinance Section 5.20.210:
1. The proposed use of the property is desirable to the public convenience in
that the type of care proposed is needed in the community and in the County.
2. The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of this zone as
it is similar in character to the previous use.
3. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and
general welfare because the reduced number of beds should reduce traffic;
parking is adequate for the number of beds; and noise can be mitigated.
4. The proposed use is in harmony with the elements and objectives of the
General Plan in that the proposed use is in that the use offers human services
needed by the community and fulfills some of the goals of the Human
Services Element.
C. Based on the foregoing findings, the appeals are hereby denied and
Conditional Use Permit Application is hereby granted as modified with the following
conditions:
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR:
1. Residents are prohibited from keeping vehicles on -site.
2. Maximum number of residents is limited to 45.
3. The site must maintain 27 parking spaces on -site.
4. The section of masonry wall adjoining the property line of the residence at
the southwest corner of the property is to be seven -feet in height so as to
provide an appropriate buffer.
5. There shall be no more than 25 staff members on -site at any one time.
6. A Tree Removal Permit is to be obtained prior to the removal of any trees.
7. Staff parking shall be prohibited on Jo Drive. Staff vehicles shall exhibit
identifying parking stickers.
8. Applicant shall remove the game court from the rear of the property and
relocate it inside the courtyard.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE TOWN ENGINEER:
9. Parking and drainage plan must be provided before a Building Permit can be
issued.
10. A two -year Maintenance Agreement shall be entered into for the protection
of existing and newly planted landscaping.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, FORESTRY &
MAINTENANCE SERVICES:
11. All tree care activities shall be accomplished by a licensed, competent tree
care firm as approved by, and under the supervision of the Director of Parks,
Forestry and Maintenance Services.
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12. Prior to any construction or building permits being issued, the applicant shall
meet with the Director of Parks, Forestry and Maintenance Services
concerning the need for protective fencing around the existing trees. A plan
for such protective fencing demonstrating type and location shall be submitted
to the Planning Director after being approved by the Director of Parks,
Forestry and Maintenance Services. Such fencing is to be installed prior to,
and be maintained during, construction.
13. Newly planted trees shall be double- staked, using rubber tree ties and shall
be planted prior to occupancy.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY:
14. Applicant shall establish a written admission policy in accordance with Exhibit
A attached hereto.
15. Applicant shall agree not to contract with the County Probation Department
or similar entity or organization for the admission of patients.
Pursuant to Los Gatos Town Code Section 1 -15, the time for seeking judicial review
for the Town Council decision is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure Section
1094.6.
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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 10th day of July 1989 by the
following vote.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Thomas J. Ferrito Robert L
Hamilton and Mayor Joanne Benjamin
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS Eric D. Carlson
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Brent N. Ventura
SIGNED:
MFIYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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ATTEST:
CLERK OP° THF' TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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CEDAR RIDGE ADMISSION CRITERIA
The Cedar Ridge program is designed to serve boys and girls ages 10 -18.
Admission criteria (patient should qualify in one or more of the
following categories):
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Eating disorders
Depression
Self destructive and /or suicidal
Learning disabilities
Recovery from significant loss and /or parents' divorce
Child abuse victim
Major family conflict and communication problems
School phobia
Anxiety or Psychosomatic disorders
Severe withdrawal
Low self esteem
Manic - depression disorder
Medically stable for a minimum of 24 hours
Selective child and adolescent emotional disorders which may
include impaired reality testing, personality disorders, etc.
Indications for non - admission include (one or more of the following
categories):
1. Developmentally disabled
2. Family unwilling to participate in their
3. Primary diagnosis of drug and /or alcohol
4. Antisocial personality disorder, eg.,
delinquent, etc.
5. Mentally disordered sex offender
6. Clearly established pattern and history
behavior toward others
child's treatment
abuse
psychopathic, criminal,
of physically aggressive
7. Medically stable for less than 24 hours, and /or requiring extensive
medical care.
Cedar Ridge will not contract with the Santa Clara County Probation
Department, or like entity in other regions, for the purpose of
facilitating juvenile court placed referrals.
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