M 04-07-86TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
APRIL 7, 1986
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met in a joint meeting in the Council
Chambers of the Town Hall at 7:35 p.m., in regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito, Brent
N. Ventura and Mayor Terrence J. Daily.
ABSENT:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The Town Attorney, Mary Jo Levinger, reported that Council had met in Closed
Session on March 24, 1986 and pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(c) discussed institution of litigation of zoning violations. There is nothing
to report.
Council, on March 31, 1986, met in Closed Session to discuss personnel matter
and there is nothing to report from that discussion. Also, pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9(c) discussed institution of litigation on
violation of zoning ordinance and Town Code. There is nothing to report on this
discussion.
Prior to tonight's Council meeting, Council met in Closed Session and pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) discussed two (2) matters of litigation,
Town v. Vlamis and Town v. Los Gatos Athletic Club. There is nothing to report
on the items at this time. Also, pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(c), Institution of litigation on zoning violations was discussed and
Council authorized litigation on three (3) matters, which will be filed within the
week.
COMMUNICATIONS (referral/file)
a.Letter from Janice Reynolds regarding Police enforcement and inspection
for code violations on La Rinconada Drive. Mr. Carlson moved to refer this letter
to the Town Manager for report. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
b.Letter regarding the Jewish Community Center "Anniversary Walk" on
Sunday, May 18, 1986 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mr. Carlson moved to refer this
request to the Town Manager for report. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
unanimously.
c.PG&E notification of gas rate decrease. Note and file.
d.Letter from Francis E. X. Murphy, regarding a permit for the use of Oak
Meadow Park on May 3, 1986, from the First Annual Gatos Get-Together. This
event will be a fund raiser for the Los Gatos High School Band Uniform Fund and
for KCAT Television. Mr. Carlson moved to refer this request to the Town
Manager for report. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council information report on upcoming scheduled public hearings.
PLANNING COMMISSION MONTHLY REPORT
Council informational report.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SARATOGA & MASSOL AVENUES
Due to the lengthy agenda, Mr. Ferrito moved this be continued to April 21, 1986.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION PROJECT 305
Due to the lengthy agenda and to allow more time for discussion, Mr. Ferrito
moved this matter be continued April 21, 1986. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously.
SANITARY SEWER FUND - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Mr. Carlson moved to approve a supplemental appropriation from the Sanitary
Sewer Fund in the amount of $20,138.45. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
unanimously.
SUPPORT REENACTMENT SHARING PROGRAM
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-38 entitled,
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE REENACTMENT OF THE GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
unanimously.
KCAT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Mr. Carlson moved to accept staff recommendation and approve the
supplemental appropriation of $10,500 to KCAT from the Town's deposit
account. The $10,500 represents funds to be received from Hearst Corporation
and the City of Monte Sereno. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEE
RELATION SERVICE
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-39 entitled,
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEE
RELATIONS SERVICE. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. The
Town Manager answered questions of Council stating ERS is a service provided
by the County through a Joint Powers Agreement that has the purpose of
providing information/research and assistance to the member agencies in the
area of employee relations.
PARKING COMMISSION ACTIVITY REPORT
Council informational report.
APPEAL DENIAL SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT 17231 WEDGEWOOD
AVENUE (AITKEN)
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-40 entitled,
RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL OF BUILDING OFFICIAL DECISION
CONCERNING HOUSING CODE CORRECTION REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
OF SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a
vote of three ayes. Mr. Carlson and Mrs. Benjamin voted no. They felt that more
information needed to be presented before they would be able to vote on this
question.
COUNTY HISTORY BOOK
The Town Manager stated a letter had been received from the Historical heritage
Commission regarding their sponsoring of a publication of a comprehensive
county history and requesting participation from cities within the county. Mr.
Carlson moved to accept staff recommendation and deny the request that the
Town participate in said publication. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF PRIORITY RAIL CORRIDORS FOR MTC
Mr. Carlson moved letter be sent by Mayor notifying the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission reaffirming the Town's position for mass transit and
the priority rail corridor as established by the Transportation 2000 Study. It is
further recommended that Council notify MTC of the Town's support for rail in the
85 Corridor. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
TOWN CLASSIFICATION PLAN
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-41 entitled,
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TOWN'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
PROJECT 314 LARK AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
Mrs. Carlson moved to approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$52,000 from the Deposit Account (012) to General Fund Appropriated Reserve
(014) for the Lark Avenue Improvement Project 314. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL APPLICATIONS
Council information report.
10TH ANNIVERSARY COASTAL ACT
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-42 entitled,
RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
COASTAL ACT. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES MARCH 17, 1986
Mr. Carlson requested correction of minutes as follows: Page 6, subject - LEROY
AVENUE PREFERENTIAL PARKING BOUNDARIES. 7th sentence to read, "Mr.
Carlson spoke on lack of public relations by the owner of Happy Hound and the
action necessary would be to put up a signing mechanism to inform patrons of
the parking problem and not to use Leroy Avenue". Mrs. Benjamin moved for
adoption of minutes of March 17, 1986 as corrected. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
PAYROLL MARCH 28, 1986
Mr. Ventura moved for approval of March 28, 1986 payroll in the amount of
$133,000.52. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
PAYROLL RELATED WARRANTS MARCH 28, 1986
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of the March 28, 1986 payroll related warrants
in the amount of $114,476.04. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
SPECIAL WARRANT TO KCAT
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of the Special Warrant to KCAT in the amount
of $6,500.00. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ventura
and Mr. Ferrito abstained due to their being members of the KCAT Board of
Directors. The Town Manager stated this check represented the commitment of
Los Gatos for $5,000 and Monte Sereno for $1,500 to help KCAT in their
financial problems.
WARRANTS MARCH, 1986
Mayor Daily stated the approval of the March 1986 warrants would be postponed
to the meeting of April 21, 1986.
TREASURER'S ANNUAL STATEMENT INVESTMENT POLICY
Mr. Daily stated Council had received the Treasurer's Annual Statement of
Investment Policy and it will be noted and filed.
APPEAL DEMOLITION OF RESIDENCE AT 229 BACHMAN
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider an appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission in denying the
request to demolish an existing residence and to construct a new single family
residence in the R-1D:LHP Zone. Property is located at 229 Bachman Avenue.
Speaking on the issue was George Tobin, Attorney representing Mr. & Mrs.
Stoops owners of the property. Mr. Tobin gave some history of the property;
referred to the deficiencies of the building and stated it is not economically
feasible to rebuild the building. Mr. Jeffs, appellant, stated he feels the building
should be demolished and he wished to build a new high quality victorian styled
home and requests the approval of Council.
Also speaking in favor of a new structure being build were Mr. Robert Holding;
Roger Sanford; Judy Wallace favored new structure with smaller design. Mr.
Lien, Planning Commissioner and a member of the Historic Preservation
Committee, stated the design of new dwelling is to large for the lot. Mr. Ransom
also agreed with that finding and stated this design is consistent with the
Downtown Plan. There was further discussion. No one else wished to speak on
this issue. Mr. Ventura moved the public hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Benjamin moved to grant the appeal as
Planning Commission erred in not considering the present condition of the
residence and all of its faults that are listed in the report from the Engineering
firm and existing building may be demolished subject to an approved plan for
construction of an alternate house which shall be on a smaller scale and be
consistent with the neighborhood. Mr. Carlson seconded. Mr. Ventura amended
motion and added that the deterioration of the house was not a persuasive factor
but, the fact that the Historic Commission finds the existing house is of no historic
merit or architecturally significant. Therefore, demolition of structure would not
be detracting from the neighborhood. Mrs. Benjamin accepted the amendment
as did Mr. Carlson. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ventura stated he felt
Council should give some specific directions to Planning commission, on the size
of the house and just what Council is looking for in size and design. On the
matter of construction of new residence, Mr. Ferrito moved the Planning
Commission erred in that it did not consider the positive impact on the
neighborhood in putting a residential anchor and clearly establishing, by the
physical structures that are build, this is residential area and not a commercial
area. For those reasons, Mr. Ferrito moved that Council remand this matter back
to the Planning Commission on Architecture and Site Application and feels
Planing Commission, as a whole, did not focus on that issue. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR BLOSSOM HILL
ROAD & SHANNON ROAD.
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider pedestrian safety on Blossom Hill and Shannon Road Engineer, Ron
Zapf, gave summary of project to construct safety improvements in the 1986-87
construction schedule. Also speaking on the dangerous pedestrian and bicycle
safety on Blossom Hill Road and Shannon Road were Van Adams; Mark
McClish; bruce McClish; Cheryl Wimberly; Nancy Stengle; Dennis Kallenborn; Ed
Strong; Mrs. Chatterjee; Mrs. Barnett; Mrs. Mallison; and Judith Moreland. Mr.
Van Adams presented a petition signed by 23 residents requesting Council's
consideration of said improvements. Further discussion was held on the
issuance of citations for the Dodge car dealers parking their cars on the roadway
on Shannon Road. Council asked for staff report from Town Engineer
addressing the complaints of the people who have spoken. No one else wished
to speak on this issue, Mr.Ventura moved hearing be closed. Mrs.Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Benjamin moved to approve the Blossom
Hill safety project for construction, direct staff to prepare final plans and
specification for presentation and consideration by Council in 30 days. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Benjamin moved Council and
staff work with County and incorporate safety on both sides of Shannon Road
from Short Road to Los Gatos Boulevard. Bike path and walkway from Blossom
Hill School to Atwood Court. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mayor Daily and Mrs. Benjamin to meet with Susanne Wilson to discuss this
issue and interested residents should also write Board of Supervisors requesting
their cooperation to remedying this dangerous roadway situation. Council also
directed staff to contact Dodge dealership re parking of vehicles along side of
Shannon Road near the intersection.
APPEAL VARIANCE 47 BROADWAY (PISORS)
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider the appeal of Planning Commission denial of Variance Application V-85-
5, requesting permission to construct an accessory structure at a height greater
than that permitted by the development standards of the R-1D zone. Property
located at 47 Broadway (George & Dawn Pisors). This item had been continued
from February 18, 1986. Letter from George Pisors requesting this item be
removed from the agenda, due to submittal of revised plans which would
eliminate the need for a variance for the remodeling of a garage. Mrs. Benjamin
moved request for withdrawal of the appeal be granted. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
ORDINANCE EXTENSION OF NONCONFORMING STATUS PROPERTY IN
ROUTE 85
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider the extension of Ordinance No. 1678 entitled, AN URGENCY
INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE DURATION OF
NONCONFORMING STATUS AS LISTED IN SECTION 3.50.050 OF THE LOS
GATOS ZONING ORDINANCE FOR NONCONFORMING USES LOCATED ON
PROPERTIES THAT ARE TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR ROUTE 85. Some discussion was held. There was no one from the
audience wishing to speak on this issue. Mr. Ventura moved public hearing be
closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito
abstained. Mr. Ventura moved to waive the reading of URGENCY INTERIM
ZONING ORDINANCE EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1678 EXTENDING THE
DURATION OF NONCONFORMING STATUS AS LISTED IN SECTION
3.50.050 OF THE LOS GATOS ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
NONCONFORMING USES LOCATED ON PROPERTIES THAT ARE TO BE
ACQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR ROUTE 85. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained due to his being
a tenant in a building which is within the proposed Parking Assessment District.
Any assessment that is proposed will be passed onto him as a tenant, and user
State Law it is questionable as to whether he could participate in any decision
relating to said district. Clerk read title. Mr. Ventura moved that Council make
finding that the findings as stated in Section 1 of the Ordinance are consistent
with the General Plan. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes.
Mr. Ferrito abstained. Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 1681
entitled, URGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE EXTENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1678 EXTENDING THE DURATION OF NONCONFORMING
STATUS AS LISTED IN SECTION 3.50.050 OF THE LOS GATOS ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR NONCONFORMING USES LOCATED ON PROPERTIES
THAT ARE TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR ROUTE
85. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito
abstained.
EXTENDING CONFORMING STATUS PARKING ORDINANCE 1679
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly noted to consider the
extension of Ordinance No. 1679 entitled, AN URGENCY INTERIM ZONING
ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE DURATION OF NONCONFORMING STATUS
AS LISTED IN SECTION 3.50.050 OF THE LOS GATOS ZONING ORDINANCE
FOR USES THAT ARE NONCONFORMING AS TO PARKING. Mr. Bowman
gave summary report on the extension of said Ordinance. Mr. Van Houten,
representing the Parking Commission, stated the Parking Commission is very
pleased with what Council has done regarding the nonconforming uses, due to
parking issues, and wanted to reassure Council that the parking program is
progressing well and they are getting a good response from people that have
been contacted, regarding the Parking Assessment District. No one else from
the audience wished to speak on this issue. Mr. Ventura moved public hearing
be closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito
abstained. Mr. Ventura moved to waive the reading for AN URGENCY INTERIM
ORDINANCE NO. 1679 extending the duration of nonconforming status as listed
in section 3.50.050 OF THE LOS GATOS ZONING ORDINANCE FOR USES
THAT ARE NONCONFORMING AS TO PARKING. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained. Clerk read title. Mrs.
Benjamin moved Council make finding that the findings in Section 1 of proposed
ordinance are consistent with the General Plan. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried
by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained. Mrs. Benjamin moved for
introduction of proposed ordinance. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of
four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained. Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of
Ordinance No. 1682 entitled, AN URGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1679 EXTENDING THE DURATION OF
NONCONFORMING STATUS AS LISTED IN SECTION 3.50.050 OF THE LOS
GATOS ZONING ORDINANCE FOR USES THAT ARE NONCONFORMING AS
TO PARKING. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr.
Ferrito abstained. Mr. Ferrito stated his reason for abstaining in voting on the
nonconforming uses Ordinance is due to his being a tenant in a building which is
within the proposed Parking Assessment District. Any assessment that is
proposed will be passed onto him, as a tenant, and under State Law it is
questionable as to whether he could participate in any decision relating to said
district.
APPEAL - 269 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD SECONDARY UNITS
Mayor Daily stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider an appeal of the Town of Los Gatos Building Official's decision
concerning code correction required for approval of a secondary unit at 269 Los
Gatos Boulevard (J. Wilson).
Mayor Daily excused himself and left Council meeting at 9:50 p.m. Vice-Mayor
Brent N. Ventura chaired the rest of the meeting.
J. Wilson, owner of the property spoke on the appeal. The Building Official,
Archie Watson, explained code requirements and answered questions of Council
on this issue. He explained that the code states there must be a sink in the
bathroom separate from the sink where food is prepared. After further discussion
and no one else from the audience wished to speak on this issue, Mr. Carlson
moved hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mr. Daily was absent. There was further discussion by Council and an
explanation to Mr. Wilson of necessity to follow the state code and install an
additional sink. Otherwise, this cannot be used for a secondary unit. Mr. Carlson
moved to deny the appeal. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mayor Daily was absent. Town Attorney to prepare appropriate resolution
for Council consideration at the next meeting.
APPEAL 16759-A FRANK AVENUE SECONDARY UNIT
Vice-Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider the appeal of the Town of Los Gatos Building Official's
decision concerning code correction required for approval of a secondary living
unit at 16759-A Frank Avenue (J. Blackburn). Mr. Blackburn spoke on the
appeal stating his problem was also the matter of a sink not being within the
bathroom but out in the area where food is prepared. Council suggested Mr.
Watson work with Mr. Blackburn and see what could be done without too much
expense. Aurora Salitto questioned the residency of the owner of the property
and whether the owner should have to live on the property in question. Council
answered questions of Mrs. Salitto. Further discussion was held. No one else
from the audience wished to speak on this
issue, Mr. Carlson moved the public hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mayor Daily was absent. Mr. Carlson
moved to deny the appeal and offer the service of Town Building Official to work
with the owner and suggest an economical way to accommodate the law. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mayor Daily was absent.
The Town Attorney to prepare appropriate resolution for Council consideration at
the next meeting.
HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN - BMP UNITS
Vice-Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted to consider
amendments to the Housing Element of the Los Gatos General Plan, GP-85-2,
regarding Below Market Price Units. No one from the audience wished to speak
on this issue. Mr. Ferrito moved the public hearing be closed. Mr. Carlson
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Daily was absent. Mr. Ferrito
moved for adoption of resolution with the formula of "Number of BMP Units -.225
(total #of units) -2.5". Mr. Ventura seconded. Motion failed by a vote of two
ayes. Mr. Carlson voted no. Mrs. Benjamin abstained due to absence from
meetings when the other formula's had been discussed. Mr. Ferrito moved to
continue this item, possibly on the consent calendar, to the meeting of April 21,
1986. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Carlson
voting no. Mayor Daily was absent.
VACATION PORTION RIGHT-OF-WAY 16650 LARK AVE. & GARDEN HILL
Vice-Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider the request to vacate an excess portion of a public right-of-
way across the frontage of the property located at 16650 Lark Avenue (APN 424-
23-071) and Garden Hill Drive. No one from the audience wished to speak on
this issue. Mr. Ferrito moved the public hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mayor Daily was absent. Mr. Carlson
moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-43 entitled, ORDER VACATING AN
EXCESS PORTION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ACROSS PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 16650 LARK AVENUE (APN 424-23-071) AND GARDEN HILL
DRIVE. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mayor Daily was
absent.
LATE CLAIM LISA MONTGOMERY
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and deny the application
for leave to present the late claim of Lisa Montgomery. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mayor Daily was absent. It was also noted the
location of the incident described in the claim was not within the jurisdiction of the
Town of Los Gatos.
OPEN SPACE AGREEMENT EILERTSEN PROPERTY
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of resolution No. 1986-44 entitled, RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF OPEN SPACE AGREEMENT ON
PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE EILERTSEN PROPERTY AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OF
OPEN SPACE EASEMENT. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mayor Daily was absent.
TRAFFIC STUDY E. MAIN, PLEASANT & JACKSON STREETS
Mrs. Benjamin suggested that staff look into the installation of a 4-way stop at the
intersection of E. Main, Pleasant and Jackson Streets. Mr. Ventura suggested
the rerouting of the Roadway. After the discussion, Mr. Carlson moved to accept
staff recommendation to install an adance intersection warning sign and a "400
Feet Ahead" advisory sign on the E. Main Street approach to Pleasant Street;
and direct staff to report back to Council (within 60 days) regarding the rerouting
of the roadway. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mayor
Daily was absent.
BELOW MARKET PRICE PROGRAM RESOLUTION
Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1986-45 entitled, TOWN
COUNCIL RESOLUTION SPECIFYING RULES, PROCEDURES AND
CRITERIA FOR THE TOWN'S BELOW MARKET PRICE PROGRAM. Mr.
Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mayor Daily was absent.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Mr. Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation as follows:
2175-30-48-84B-84DR Aztec Ridge Dr.Hogan Modir
Design Review Speaking on the issue was Warren Heid,
Architect. He explained the modification of design and location of the house
with respect to the ridge line. Council to accept this as an alternative to the
previous referral.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mayor Daily was
absent.
TOWNWIDE SPEED ZONE STUDY
It was noted that 1986 Speed Zone Study had been reviewed by the Council and
after some discussion, Mr. Ferrito moved to waive the reading of AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING SECTION 16-43.2
OF THE LOS GATOS TOWN CODE FOR ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON
CERTAIN STREETS. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes.
Mayor Daily was absent. Clerk read title of Ordinance. Mr. Ferrito moved for
introduction of the Ordinance and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$2,000 from General Fund Appropriated Reserve for purchase of materials for
implementing the approved speed limit revisions. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mayor Daily was absent. Mr. Ferrito wished it
noted that as a result of this study, that there is a maximum of 35 MPH speed
limit on all Town streets.
RELOCATION SAMARITAN DRIVE AT LOS GATOS BOULEVARD
Mr. Ferrito moved to continue this item to April 21, 1986. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Daily was absent.
PARKING PROHIBITION 646 N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE
It was consensus of Council to continue this item to April 21, 1986 and request
clarification on location and the reasoning for the parking prohibition.
APPEAL DENIAL 30 BROADWAY (WHITE)
Mr. Carlson suggested the following amendment to the proposed resolution
denying the appeal for 30 Broadway. Page 1, Resolution under IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED: subsection 2, 5th line to read, "Historical Preservation Overlay Zone
in that the traffic generation, parking and site plan of the proposal will ...". Under
this same section renumber 3 and 4 to 5 and 6. Add new statement #3, to read,
"The Town Council finds that it would be possible for the applicant to develop an
office use, if the applicant was willing to limit the intensity of use and to
adequately protect adjacent properties, in the neighborhood, from adverse
effects". Add new #4 to red, "The Town Council finds that the proposed
development was not consistent with the following policies of the Downtown
Specific Plan as numbered subsection 1, which relates to preserving the
architectural and social character of downtown Los Gatos; V subsection 1 and 3
pertaining to traffic circulation and impact of traffic on neighborhoods; and VI
subsection 2 -- which has to do with maintaining pedestrian scale. The Town
also finds that the proposed development was not consistent with the policies of
the General Plan - Land Use Sections numbered 2,4,5,6,7,9,10 and 11. After
some discussion, Mr. Carlson moved for adoption of amended Resolution No.
1986-46 (with additions as proposed above) entitled, RESOLUTION DENYING
THE APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF ARCHITECTURE
AND SITE APPLICATION AND VARIANCE APPLICATION REQUESTING
APPROVAL OF PLANS TO CONVERT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE INTO OFFICE USE AND VARIANCE TO MODIFY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ON PROPERTY IN THE (0) OFFICE ZONE (30
bROADWAY -- Joseph and Dina White). Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a
vote of three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin voted no and Mayor Daily was absent.
Vice-Mayor Ventura stated the meeting will be adjourned to an Executive
Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT
The Town Attorney reported the Executive Session is being held to discuss
property acquisition as announced at last Council meeting. The Town Manager
may also wish to discuss personnel and labor relations which were not discussed
at the prior Executive Session. The Town Attorney announced that the property
acquisitions may also be discussed at the Executive Session on April 21, 1986
as follows:
20 Grays Lane - Boyle Property to be discussed with Attorney Charles
Kilian;
Greco property - 54 N. Santa Cruz Avenue; and
Smith property - 58 N. Santa Cruz Avenue.
The Town Attorney stated after the Executive Session tonight, Council will meet
in a Study Session on April 14, 1986, at 7:30 in the Conference Room and an
Executive Session would be held prior to that Study Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Mayor Ventura declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. to an
Executive Session.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk