M 04-06-87TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
APRIL 6, 1987
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met 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, Robert
L. Hamilton, and Mayor Brent N. Ventura.
ABSENT:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The Town Attorney reported that prior to this evenings Council meeting,Council
had met in a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
to discuss pending litigation. The case of Town vs. Scott was discussed and
authorization was made to pursue final settlement discussions. The Town vs.
Gallagher (owner of And Chili's), Town authorized additional attorney's fees in
the amount of $18,000.00.
APPOINTMENT PARK COMMISSION
Mayor Ventura stated interviews for the vacancies on the Park Commission has
been held prior to the meeting. One application had been received from Laurie
Kirkendall to the Park Commission. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously. The Clerk to advertise for the other vacancy on the Park
Commission.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A.Letter from City Cab Company requesting the installation of public street
taxi-cab stalls. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this to the Town Manager for
report. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
b.Letter from Mrs. Fischer regarding proposal to have all cats in Los Gatos
wear collars with bells. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer to the Town Manager for
report. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
c.Letter from Reverend Gerry Phelps concerning shelter for the homeless.
A letter also to be sent to community Services Commission for report and
response. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this to the Town Manager for report.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
d.Letter from Larry Arzie regarding parking assessments. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to refer this to the Town Manager for report. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
e.Letter from Denise DeRose regarding refund of bond of F. Boitano on
Greenridge Terrace. Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this to the Town Manager for
response. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
f.Letter from Bill Grove regarding Parking Prohibitions. It was noted
Resolution No. 1987-29 was adopted March 16, 1987. Staff to send a letter
informing Mr. Grove of the action taken.
g.Letter from Paula Rubin regarding Bicknell Road. The Engineering
Department has notified neighbors of the hearing for April 20, 1987. Council will
receive testimony from people living in the area.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Information report for Council on upcoming scheduled hearings.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Meeting schedule showing various meetings for the month of April.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of staff recommendations as follows:
3106-32-54-87SP Loma Vista Sengstack Special
Permit. Direct staff to forward a recommendation of denial to Santa Clara
County.
3120-30-50-87B-87DR Cypress Way Nudelman/Vierhus
Single family residential building site and design review Direct staff to forward a
recommendation of approval to Santa Clara County subject to: a) any trees
which measure 35" or greater in circumference, 3" above the ground, to be
replaced at a 3 to 1 ratio with 15 gallon trees of the same species. Alternative
species to be approved by the director of Parks, Forestry and Maintenance
Services; b) two-year maintenance contract to be established for protection of
existing and newly planted trees.
3134-31-52-87V Hilow RD.Bean Variance
Direct staff to forward a recommendation of denial regarding this application for a
variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 18'7" to 10'.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPT. REPORT
Council informational report.
PAYROLL - MARCH 13th & 27th
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of payroll of March 27, 1987, in the amount of
$129,301.15; approval of payroll of March 13, 1987 in the amount of $155.08;
and approval of the payroll related warrants in the amount of $117,352.95. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
CLAIM - MR. & MRS. BLAKLEY
Mrs. Benjamin moved to approve staff recommendation and reject the claim of
Amy and Patrick Blakely as filed by their attorney John R. Fitzsimmons. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
ABAG PLAN CORP.
Informational report for Council.
FIRE BELL LOCATION
Mrs. Benjamin moved that Council give tentative approval for display of the
Historic Fire Bell at the Town Plaza and Civic Center, subject to Parks
Commission review and appropriate zoning approvals. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
SPEEDING - FOSTER ROAD
Council informational report.
BUS LAYOVER WINCHESTER BLVD.
Mrs. Benjamin moved Council authorize the Mayor to transmit a letter to
Suzanne Wilson, Chairperson of the County Board of Supervisors, requesting
their assistance in scheduling and constructing the Winchester Boulevard "duck-
out" in the 1986-87 fiscal year. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
CAT'S HILL BICYCLE RACE
Mrs. Benjamin moved to approve the request of the Los Gatos Bicycle Club to
hold the Thirteenth Annual Cat's Hill Bicycle Race on Saturday, May 2, 1987,
subject to the following:
1.Fifty percent of anticipated Town costs to be deposited with the Town
Clerk at least one week in advance of the race. Balance payable upon billing by
the Town.
2.All portable restrooms and privately owned barricades be removed from
the race course immediately following conclusion of the race.
3.Trash containers be provided and that race course be cleared of all trash
at conclusion of the event.
4.Twice, prior to the event a flyer to be distributed to all residents along and
within the race course advising of the event. The second flyer to be delivered the
day before race course be moved prior to the event.
5.A list of names and telephone numbers of contact persons for this event to
be provided to the police department.
6.A restraining barrier be provided at Bachman and Tait, the start/finish line,
and those popular areas of the course heavily attended, to keep spectators out of
the street.
7.No race participants on the course prior to 12 Noon street closure.
8.A minimum of six police officers assigned for crowd and traffic control.
9.Coordination with the Public Works Department for sweeping of the race
course.
10.Lions Club and Cerebral Palsy Action League will coordinate location of
food service with police department. Food service to be located away from
residences.
11.All Town incurred costs to be paid by the Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club.
12.Signature of a Hold Harmless Agreement.
13.Applicant will provide the Town with special event insurance coverage in
the amount of one million dollars. The Town to be named as additionally insured.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
REDUCTION OF PD FILING FEE
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and grant the request from
Arroyo Rinconada Homeowners association for the reduction of the Pd filing fee
to $500.00. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
NOVITIATE #2 ANNEXATION
Informational report for Council.
LIONS CLUB & CHAMBER REQUEST TO USE OAK MEADOW
Mrs. Benjamin moved that Council approve the Los Gatos Chamber of
Commerce request to sponsor a Art Show at Oak Meadow Park on Saturday,
August 8th and Sunday, August 9th, subject to staff recommendations and
conditions as follows:
1.Chamber of Commerce coordination with Police and Parks Departments
to finalize event details.
2.Chamber of Commerce will provide the Town with special event insurance
coverage in the amount of one million dollars. The Town will be named as
additionally insured. The Town will also be provided with a Hold Harmless
Agreement.
3.Expenses incurred by the Town for additional maintenance needs will be
paid by the applicant.
4.Obtain a valid Alcoholic Beverage Control License for any beer and wine
to be sold. Only one beer and wine booth to be allowed. All beer and wine will
be consumed in an area contained by a fenced perimeter as outlined by the
Police Department.
5.Uniformed private security to be provided at the entrance and exit gates to
prevent alcoholic beverages from leaving the fenced area.
6.Alcoholic beverage sales to cease no later than 8:00 p.m.
7.All provisions of section 11.30.060 of the Los Gatos Noise Ordinance to
be met: subject to the exceptions in section 11.30.060, in the daytime (between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.) no person shall make a noise louder than
75 DBA measured 25 feet from the source.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
VILLA VASONA TEMPORARY PARKING FACILITIES
Mrs. Benjamin moved to direct staff to continue to initiate and to facilitate the
meeting of the management of Villa Vasona with either the County or the owner
of property at 576 W. Parr, as appropriate, to determine the availability of
temporary parking; provide maximum assistance to these discussions; and
continue the matter for 60 days and report back at that time with a progress
report of these activities. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of resolution No. 1987-33 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS TO ASSURE COMPATIBILITY OF IN-FILL
PROJECTS WITH THEIR ENVIRONS. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL REPORT SINGLE AUDIT
Mrs.Benjamin moved to accept the Single Audit report for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1986. Mr. Hamilton would like to see line items. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
HEARST CABLEVISION COMPLAINT
Council informational report.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY BASIN WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLAN
Mrs. Benjamin moved to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the
Santa Clara Valley Water District for the purpose of preparing a plan of action for
a study of urban runoff as required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board
(not to exceed $2,000.00). Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
PERMIT PARKING E. MAIN STREET
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1987-34 entitled, TWO
HOUR TIME LIMIT PARKING (EXCEPT BY PERMIT) ON NORTH SIDE OF
EAST MAIN STREET BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL COURT AND EAST
DRIVEWAY OF LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
SARATOGA AVE. MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PROJECT
Mrs. Benjamin moved that Council reaffirm their March 16th 1987 action to
appropriate an additional $60,000.00 from Gas Tax Funds to complete this
project. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
REPLACEMENT OF MICROPHONES
Mrs. Benjamin moved to approve the expenditure of $600.00 from revenues
received through the Youth Advisory Commission's two dances, for the
replacement of microphones. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
PARKING PROHIBITION BEAN AVENUE EXTENSION
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1987-35 entitled, PARKING
PROHIBITION, BEAN AVENUE EXTENSION. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
PROCLAMATION SANTA CLARA CO. COMMUNITY DEV. WEEK.
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of Proclamation declaring the week of April 11
-18, 1987 as Santa Clara County Community Development Week. Mr. Carlson
seconded. Carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATION EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of Proclamation declaring April as Earthquake
Preparedness Month. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
BLOSSOM HILL #19 ANNEXATION
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1987-36 entitled, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS BLOSSOM HILL # 9 TO THE TOWN OF lOS
gATOS. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPEAL - 121 WILDER AVE. (E. BROWN)
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1987-37 entitled,
RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL
OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT GUEST
COTTAGE WITHOUT KITCHEN ON PROPERTY IN THE R-1D-LHP ZONE (121
WILDER AVENUE - EMILY BROWN). Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by a vote
of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin abstained because she was not present at the
public hearing.
16615 LARK AVE. ALTERNATING USE OF PARKING DEED RESTRICTIONS
Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-38 entitled,
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH FIRST ASSEMBLY OF
GOD - THE PEOPLES CHURCH AND FOUNTAIN LANE PROPERTIES, LTD.
CONCERNING ALTERNATING USE OF PARKING AT 16615 LARK AVENUE.
Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. This Resolution authorizes the
Mayor to sign the deed restrictions. Mr. Bowman read Section 3.41.060
alternating uses.
COMMENDATION R. LINCOLN
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1987-39 entitled, A
RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROSALIE LINCOLN. This commendation is for
Mrs. Lincoln's service to the Town through the Museum Commission and to the
Los Gatos Museum Association for the past 22 years. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
AMENDING YOUTH ADVISORY COMM. RE MEMBERSHIP, QUORUM &
SCOPE OF FUNCTIONS
Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-40 entitled, A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION RE: MEMBERSHIP, QUORUM AND SCOPE OF FUNCTIONS
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1986-168. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
MINUTES MARCH 16, 1987
Mr. Ferrito requested Clerk to check tape on vote of the consent item. The Clerk
reviewed the tape and the vote is as stated in the draft minutes. Mayor Ventura
requested correction on page 6, Secondary Dwelling Units, line 7 from the
bottom, add a comma after the word "file". Mr. Carlson moved the Minutes of
March 16, 1987 be approved as corrected. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a
vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin abstained as she had been absent from the
meeting.
MINUTES MARCH 23, 1987
Mr. Carlson requested Clerk to move the close parenthesis after the word "vote",
subject Assessment District Hearing. Also, same sentence, change the word
"meeting" to "hearing". Mr. Ferrito requested the Clerk to check the tape and add
the third vote by Mr. Ferrito. Mr. Carlson moved the minutes of March 23, 1987
be approved as amended. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT FEBRUARY, 1987
Mayor Ventura stated the Council accepted the Treasurer's Report for the month
of February, 1987.
PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL 16935 ROBERTS ROAD
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public
hearing to consider the appeal of Planning Commission denial of Architecture
and Site Application S-85-68 to construct a 7-unit residential condominium
project in the RM:5-12 Zone and Conditional Use Permit U-85-30. (16935
Roberts Road Bas Homes, Inc.). This hearing was continued from March 16,
1987. Sheri Niswander, representing Bas Homes, stated a project was approved
around 1980 for 6 townhouses. Between 1981 and 1985 the property was left
unmanaged. She read the portion of the General Plan regarding the Land Use
Implementation for medium density and is willing to work out any design
concerns still pending with staff. She also discussed the traffic impact and stated
it would be minimal. They would be willing to pay their fair share for the
improvements of intersection at Los Gatos Boulevard and Roberts Road. Mr.
Carlson stated for the record that one of the neighbors called him and expressed
support for the project. Mr. Yuki, 14800 Oka Road (Director of American Bank
and Trust) spoke in support of the project and urged Council to grant the appeal.
Steve Stern, President of Bas Homes, stated the project was turned down for
general traffic and not on the specific merits of the project. Mr. Hamilton moved
to close the public hearing. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
Sheri Niswander answered questions of Council. Mrs. Benjamin wants them to
come back with a lower number of units and moved to return the applications to
the Development Review Committee for preparation of the required
environmental documentation and review of complete development plans with
the waiver of fees. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPEAL - MILES AVENUE - H. SMITH
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider the appeal of pLANNING cOMMISSION'S DENIAL OF
gENERAL pLAN aMENDMENT GP-87-3, an amendment to the General Plan
and Downtown Specific Plan, concerning the use of property located on the west
side of Miles Avenue, adjacent to and north of the Town Service Center from
Medium Density Residential to service Commercial. (H.P. Smith - owner). Mr.
Gaines, representing Mr. Smith, stated due to lack of a traffic study being made
and the General Plan being amended, he requests the continuance of this for 3
months or until Town has this traffic capacity study done. After further discussion
Mr. Bowman stated the Planning Commission did not feel study was necessary.
Mr. Carlson suggested that Planning commission should also study the zoning in
that area to see what is the right zoning for that property or should Council
consider amendment of Conditional Use Permit to allow storage or some other
kinds of uses. Discussion was held as to who would pay for this Traffic Capacity
Study. Mr. Gaines stated Mr. Smith is willing to pay for the traffic study. Mr.
Smith then questioned as to just what the Town wants. He feels he needs
direction on the density range and is willing to go back to DRC for that direction.
After further discussion, Mrs. Benjamin moved to refer this matter back to DRC
asking them to look at if changing the zoning from residential to light
manufacturing look at the zoning for the whole area and then look at the
allocation of traffic generation for the whole area if the zoning was changed; trips
generated; study changing the General Plan and overall study of the General
Plan designation in the area and this be brought back to Council in 6 months.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
ACREAGE REVERSION 155 COLLEGE AVE.
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place for public hearing to consider
Planning Commission recommendation to revert an existing 4-lot subdivision of
1.121 acres back to acreage and eliminate all interior property lines on property
in the R-1:8,000 zone (Property located at 155 College Avenue - Owner, Jon P.
Anderson. Lee Bowman answered questions of Council and report that was
given to Council tonight as a desk item, re refunding of various fees if this
subdivision reverts to acreage. Ms. Callon, representing Mr. Anderson, stated
Mr. Anderson is here to try and keep something from disappearing. Ms. Callon
then gave summary of letter she had presented to Council prior to the meeting.
This letter requests that Council abandon the proceeding of reversion to acreage
and authorize a six-month extension to the subdivision improvements agreement.
The subdivision is consistent with the General Plan, Zoning and town ordinances
and policies referring to grading and hillside standards so therefore need not be
reverted to acreage. Discussion was held on length of time since the subdivision
was approved in 1981 to this date. Mr. Ken Iwagaki, President of Allied Engineer
requesting extension and staff not informing him of the Council's denial for
extension. Mr. J. Zanardi, stated he feels an injustice was made and there
seems to be a lack of communication. Peter Carter, 45 Broadway, spoke in favor
of J. Anderson and requested that Council allow Mr. Anderson to proceed with
his subdivision. Town Manager reported on action that had been taken from
1982, when this project was approved and of actions since that time. After
further discussion and no one else from the audience wishing to speak, Mr.
Ferrito moved to close the public hearing. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
unanimously. Mr. Ferrito moved to make the finding as required by Section
66499.16 of the State Subdivision Map Act that none of the required
improvements have been made within the time allowed by the agreement for
completion of the improvements. Direct the Town Attorney to prepare a
Resolution to revert the subdivision back to acreage as recommended. Motion
dies for lack of second. Mrs. Benjamin moved to reopen the hearing and
continue to May 4, 1987 and request staff to review and answer the comments
from the letter of Ms. Callon re legal part of the subdivision act and reversion to
acreage; what would be required with filing of a new application and if the
subdivision drawing would meet current standards. A report on this be sent to
Council for their review. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes.
Mr. Ferrito voting no, "I don't think the specific's are the determining factor in this.
I thinks general is what really applies and that is whether the Council has the
right and the duty to terminate an approval, if the conditions have not been met
after a period of time."
APPEAL -210 GLENRIDGE AVE. J.D. MC MANIS
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public
hearing to reconsider Council decision in granting the appeal of decision of
Planning Commission denying application for Secondary Dwelling Unit on
property in the R-1D-LHP Zone (Application D-98-156) property located at 216
Glenridge Avenue. Owner - J.D. Mc Manis. Speaking on the issue was Mr. Mc
Manis, owner of the property. He gave a summary of action previously taken by
Council. Mr. Bowman stated rule for secondary dwelling unit is that it must have
kitchen facilities, which this unit, in question, does not have Mr. Watson, Chief
Building Official, reported that during inspection in 1976 there was no kitchen and
in the inspection process of 1985 there still was no kitchen. Mr. Mc Manis stated
there was a gas hot plate in the unit when he purchased the property. Further
discussion was held on what changes to Ordinance that has taken place over the
years. Mr. Bill Moore, resident on Glenridge, spoke in favor of allowing this
secondary unit stating what Mr. Mc Manis is doing and has done to the property
is an asset to the Town. There being no one else from the audience wishing to
speak on this issue, Mrs. Benjamin moved to close the public hearing. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1987-41 entitled,
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPEAL OF DECISION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION DENYING APPLICATION FOR SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT
ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE R-1D-LHP ZONE (216 Glenridge Ave. -
James McManis). This stipulates that all Zoning Ordinance requirements,
including the installation of a kitchen, and Town Housing Code requirements be
completed within one (1) year from the adoption of this Resolution. Mr. Carlson
seconded. Carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN GP-87-1 RE PARKING
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place for public hearing to consider
amendments to the General Plan concerning the Downtown Parking
Improvement Program, Land Use Designation in the Downtown Area, and minor
corrections that reflect the status of the implementation measures currently listed
in the General Plan, this is GP-87-1. Mayor Ventura stated this would include the
General Plan Amendment GP-86-1, which amends the General Plan concerning
the number, type of occupancy and other regulations pertaining to secondary
dwelling units. No one from the audience wishing to speak on these
amendments, Mr. Carlson moved public hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Carlson moved to make the negative declaration for GP-87-1. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson moved to make the finding that the
General Plan Amendment GP-87-1 is internally consistent with the General Plan
and make specific corrections to land use designation that are in line with the
parking program that are called out in general. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito questioned as to whether there is a conflict of
interest on his voting on this issue. It was noted that this only deals with the
church and Mr. Ferrito is not disqualified and may vote on the issue. Mr. Carlson
moved for the adoption of the draft Resolution amending the General Plan. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RE SECONDARY UNITS GP-86-1
Mr. Carlson then moved to make the negative declaration for GP-86-1. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson moved to make findings
that the amendment meets the criteria required for inclusion in a housing
Element and is internally consistent with the General Plan and that all
proceedings have been conducted incompliance with the provisions of
Government Code Section 65030. Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of
Resolution No. 1987-42 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONCERNING AMENDMENT TO THE
GENERAL PLAN. ( This resolution includes GP-87-1 and GP-86-1) Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Discussion was held re civil
penalties re violations of filing secondary units.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT A-86-5
Mr. Carlson moved to make findings that Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-86-5
is consistent with the General Plan and it spells out enforcement procedures for
those who do not comply with the Housing Element. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson moved to waive the reading of AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously. Town Clerk read title of Ordinance. Mr.
Carlson moved for introduction of the Ordinance. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mayor Ventura and Mr. Ferrito voting no for
reason that it includes or allows for applications in new secondary units, which
they oppose.
AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE (354 BACHMAN))
Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.1714 entitled, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ORDINANCE 1656
WHICH AMENDED THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 66 FROM R-1D-LHP TO R-1D-LHP-PD. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried
by vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin abstained, she had not been present at the
meeting when the hearing was held.
SENIOR CITIZEN 110 WOOD ROAD
This item was pulled from the agenda for tonights meeting and will be agendized
at later date.
REHABILITATION LOS GATOS MUSEUM
Mr. Ferrito moved to approve expenditure of $5,500.00 available in the Museum
budget for contractual services for rehabilitation in the Museum budget for
contractual services for rehabilitation of the Los Gatos Museum at the corner of
Tait Avenue and W. Main Street. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
unanimously.
FILING FEE SECONDARY UNITS
Mr. Carlson moved for the adoption of ResolutionNo.1987-43 entitled, A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
REPEALING RESOLUTION 1986-163 AND SETTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR
ZONING, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND SUBDIVISION
PROCEEDINGS AND FOR VARIOUS ENGINEERING SERVICES. Mr.
Hamilton seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mayor Ferrito and Mr.
Ventura voting no. They feel fee should be higher and they do not feel the cost
of code enforcement officer was factored in.
REESTABLISHING NONCONFORMING STATUS IN C-2 ZONE
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place for the introduction and
adoption of Urgency Ordinance re-establishing Nonconforming status of
properties in C-2 Zone that were formerly Nonconforming as to parking. Mayor
Ventura stated Council would have to apply the rule of necessity here for 4/5th
vote and it would be necessary to draw lots to see between Mr. Hamilton and Mr.
Ferrito as to which of them would be able to vote. Mayor directed Clerk to toss a
coin for this decision and Mr. Hamilton won the right to vote. Mr. Ferrito stepped
down from his chair. Mr. Bowman gave a summary report on the object of the
Ordinance which was to reserve the status quo while working on the Parking
Assessment District. So, when the parking district was approved, whatever form
it was in then, and whatever rules were in effect, would replace the Urgency
Ordinance. By not having this Ordinance, all those properties which were
formerly nonconforming, in the downtown have now become unlawful, and that
means Planning cannot issue any permits for any purpose to any property that is
nonconforming downtown. Mr. Carlson moved to make the finding that there is a
current and immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare, and that the
cessation of uses located in the Central Business District that are nonconforming
as to parking pursuant to Section 3.50.050 of the Los Gatos Zoning Ordinance
would in a threat to the public health, safety and welfare. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained. Mr. Carlson
moved to waive the reading of AN URGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
REESTABLISHING THE DURATION OF NONCONFORMING STATUS FOR
PROPERTIES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AS LISTED IN
SECTION 3.50.050 OF THE LOS GATOS ZONING ORDINANCE FOR USES IN
THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT THAT ARE NONCONFORMING AS TO
PARKING. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ferrito
abstained. Town Clerk read title of the Ordinance. Mr. Carlson moved the
Urgency Interim Zoning Ordinance be introduced. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained. Mr. Carlson moved for
adoption of Ordinance No. 1715 entitled, AN URGENCY INTERIM ZONING
ORDINANCE REESTABLISHING THE DURATION OF NONCONFORMING
STATUS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AS
LISTED IN SECTION 3.50.050 OF THE LOS GATOS ZONING ORDINANCE
FOR USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT THAT ARE
NONCONFORMING AS TO PARKING. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by
vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained. It was noted this Urgency Ordinance
only lasts for 45 days and would need to be extended after that time. Mr.
Carlson moved to direct Clerk to schedule a public hearing for May 18, 1987 to
extend the above Ordinance. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
INVESTMENTS EUREKA SAVINGS
Mr. Carlson moved to request the Town Treasurer to file a copy of all current
contracts (and any contract in effect on September 25, 1986) with the Town
Clerk. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Discussion was held re
deposit in Eureka Savings and it was noted that information is present in the
Treasurer's report.
ROUTE 85 SPECIFIC PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Mayor Ventura appointed Mr. Carlson as a representative to the Route 85
Specific Plan Subcommittee.
NOISY ANIMAL ORDINANCE
Mayor Ventura stated he and a representative from Police Department would
meet with Mr. Martinski and try to solve the problem re noisy animals.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ventura declared the meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk