1990-044-Approval Of Plans For The Construction Of A New Single-Family Residence In The R-1:10,000 Zone And Modifying Said ApprovalRESOLUTION 1990 - 44
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
GRANTING THE APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION IN GRANTING APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE
R- 1:10,000 ZONE AND MODIFYING SAID APPROVAL
(241 PLAZA LA POSADA - RONALD J. HAAS)
WHEREAS:
A. Marvin P. Smith has filed an appeal of a decision of the
Planning Commission as follows: granting approval of plans for the
construction of a new single- family residence in the R- 1:10,000
zone on property located at 241 Plaza La Posada and owned by
Michael and David McMackin and applied for by Ronald J. Haas
(Architecture and Site Application S- 89 -35); and
B. A public hearing was held by the Town Council on February
5, 1990.
BE IT RESOLVED:
A. The Town Council hereby finds that the Planning Commission
decision was in error in that the approval failed to include a
condition of a two year tree maintenance agreement; that the
structure is to contain no habitable space below ground level; and
that the hours of construction should be limited to Monday through
Friday with no construction to occur on the weekends.
B. Based on the foregoing findings, the Town Council hereby
grants the appeal and modifies the approval by granting
Architecture and Site Application 5 -89 -35 with the following
conditions:
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR:
1. A Tree Removal Permit must be obtained prior to the
issuance of a Building Permit.
2. Construction hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
3. The structure is to contain no habitable space below
ground level.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE TOWN ENGINEER:
4. A two -year maintenance agreement shall be entered into
for the protection of existing an newly planted trees.
5. Final drainage, driveway and utility plans shall be
provided.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, FORESTRY &
MAINTENANCE:
6. 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.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL:
7. The single- family dwelling shall be designed to include
the following features:
a. Wheelchair reachable light switches, thermostat
controls and electrical outlets.
b. Door handles rather than knobs.
C. Wooden backing in bathroom walls to allow structural
strength for addition of grab bars by the occupants.
d. Faucets and shower controls operable with one hand
requiring a minimal amount of grasping with exception of
those used on vanity faucets.
e. All doors at least 32 inches wide.
f. Two outside door thresholds no higher than 1/2 inch
above landings. Landings to be at least five feet by
five feet.
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 20th day of
February, 1990 by the following vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Joanne Benjamin, Robert L. Hamilton,
Brent N. Ventura, Mayor Thomas J. Ferrito
NAYS: Eric D. Carlson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE N OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATT /EsST:� �
CLERK OF THE TCWN OF LO ATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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