M 04-19-93TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
April 19, 1993
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers
of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:38 p.m., Monday, April 19, 1993, in regular
session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck,
and Mayor Joanne Benjamin.
Absent:Patrick O'Laughlin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
James Jackson, Interim Town Attorney, reported that Council had met in Closed Session
prior to this evening's meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to discuss
Pending Litigation regarding EEOC Claim of Eugene Strom. This case is now resolved.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Council met to discuss Personnel item
regarding Town Attorney Selection. There is no report at this time.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss a Labor Relations matter. There
is no report at this time.
KCAT/BOARD OF DIRECTORS/APPOINTMENT/DIANE CARLSON (00.20)
Mayor Benjamin announced that there was one application for the opening on the KCAT
Board of Directors received from Diane Carlson. Voting was held and Mrs. Carlson was
appointed to fill the office.
TREE CITY USA/TOWN OF LOS GATOS/CALIFORNIA DEPT OF FORESTRY (000.43)
Mayor Benjamin introduced Bruce Hagen of the California Department of Forestry who
proceeded to honor the Town of Los Gatos with the Tree City USA Award.
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SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
PAYROLL/RATIFICATION/MARCH 1993 (02.V)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council ratify the accompanying
check registers for payroll of March 14 through March 27, 1993 in the amount of
$219,854.86 paid on April 2, 1993. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/APRIL 1993 (03.V)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council ratify accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices in the amount of $367,692.88 paid on April 2 and 9,
1993. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
CODE COMPLIANCE/QUARTERLY REPORT (04.47)
Informational report from the Code Compliance Officer regarding abatement of code
violations was received and filed.
CLAIM REJECTION/ANA MARIE MARTINEZ (05.01)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council reject the claim of Ana
Marie Martinez filed March 12, 1993 with the Town Clerk. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
O'Laughlin was absent.
9212 PROJECT/WINCHESTER RETAINING WALL/COMPLETION NOTICE (06A.35)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council authorize the Manager to
execute and the Town Clerk to record a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion
for Project 9212 - Winchester Boulevard Retaining Wall. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
O'Laughlin was absent.
9313 PROJECT/REFORESTATION/DOWNTOWN/PHASE II/COMPLETION (06B.35)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council approve the Certificate of
Acceptance and Notice of Completion for Project 9313 (Downtown Reforestation - Phase II),
and authorize the Town Manager to execute, and the Town Clerk to record. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/LETTER OF RESPONSE (07.42)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council accept staff report in
response to letter form Susan Tuttle regarding sale of alcoholic beverages. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
QUARRY HILLS/GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (08.47)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council authorize the Mayor to
send a letter to the County Board of Supervisors opposing the Quarry Hills General Plan
Amendment. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
SALES TAX REVENUE/ASSEMBLY BILL 1313/LETTER TO LEGISLATORS (10.05)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council authorize the Mayor to
send a letter to Assemblyman Quackenbush, Senator Morgan, Assemblyman Vasconcellos
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and Assemblyman Brown opposing Adoption of AB 1313. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
O'Laughlin was absent.
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RECYCLED PRODUCTS/PURCHASING PREFERENCES/ASSEMBLY BILL 11 (11.07)
RESOLUTION 1993-50
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-50
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL
11 - PURCHASING PREFERENCES FOR RECYCLED PRODUCTS. Carried by a vote of 4
ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM/PERMIT TRACKING SYSTEM
SIERRA COMPUTER SYSTEMS/RESOLUTION 1993-51 (12.28)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-51
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SIERRA COMPUTER SYSTEMS,
INC. FOR PURCHASE OF THE TOWN PERMIT TRACKING SYSTEM/GEOGRAPHIC
SYSTEM. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1/RESOLUTION 1993-52 (13.04)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-52
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
IMPROVEMENTS TO LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2/RESOLUTION 1993-53 (14.04)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-53
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
IMPROVEMENTS TO LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
RETIREMENT PLAN/REPEALING SECTIONS/ORDINANCE 1937 (15.10)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Ordinance 1937
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE III, DIVISION 5 OF THE TOWN CODE REGULATING TOWN'S RETIREMENT
PLAN BY REPEALING SECTIONS 2.30.705, 2.30.715, 2.30.725, 2.30.730, 2.30.735,
2.30.740, 2.30.745, 2.30.750, 2.30.755, 2.30.760, 2.30.765, 2.30.770, 2.30.775,
2.30.780, 2.30.785, 2.30.790, 2.30.795, 2.30.800, 2.30.805, 2.30.810, 2.30.815, AND
2.30.820, AND RENUMBERING SECTION 2.30.710 TO 2.30.705 AND AMENDING
AND RENUMBERING SECTION 2.30.720 TO 2.30.710. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
O'Laughlin was absent.
WINCHESTER BLVD 15891/ZONING AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE 1938 (16.09)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Ordinance 1938
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
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NO. 126 FROM 0-LHP TO R-1:8000-LHP FOR 15891 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
WINCHESTER BLVD 698-708/UNIVERSITY OAKS CONDOS/ORDINANCE 1939 (17.09)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Ordinance 1939
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
NO.126 FORM 0 TO RM:5-12 FOR 698-708 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD (UNIVERSITY
OAKS CONDOMINIUMS). Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Sidewalks on Lot Split
Sherrie Grabot, 16790 Frank Ave., requested Council reconsider the sidewalk requirement
in her neighborhood and submitted pictures and petition to the Clerk. Council asked that she
speak to the Planning Director.
HEARINGS
SHORT RD/HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/HEARING (18.09)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider an appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission to deny a request for
consideration of a change in zone from HR-2½ to HR-2½PD, and approval of a subdivision
application to divide 94.7 acres of hillside land into 27 single-family lots as a planned
development with permanent open space and public trails, Zone Change Application Z-91-1
and Subdivision Application M-87-3A. This property is generally located south of Blossom
Hill Road, north of Shannon Road and east of Short Road. Property Owners: Norman
Houge, Dr. William Angell and Alan Gregory. Applicant: Westfall Engineers, Inc. Appellant,
Norman E. Matteoni, Esq. for applicants.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
David Weissman, 15431 Francis Oaks Way, was disappointed with the continuance.
Carey Yeo, 15730 Shady Lane, is not in favor of continuance and requested hearing be
moved to September so as to have people back from vacations.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council continue this item to July
6, 1993 and make an attempt to find a means to continue it further until September for the
benefit of those who will be going on vacations. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin
was absent.
FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES/HEARING (19.06)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider departmental and Town wide changes in fees and service charges.
Comments from Council:
Mayor Benjamin was opposed to the following fees: Historic district applicants would have
the same fees as every one else because the intent is for the Town to upgrade the historic
districts and the residents should not be penalized for living in these districts; Tree removal
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applications should also be kept at a minimum fee, because we have a tree ordinance and
would like to continue getting the Tree City USA Award and do not want residents to try to
by-pass the permit system; Appeals should remain without a fee so that appellants can feel
that they have open access to their representatives.
Mr. Blanton requested parking ticket fees not be excessive; and continues to support free
access by the public to the Council so as to have their concerns heard; and does not want
to increase the tree permit fee.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
FEES CONT.
Mr. Attaway would support an appeals fee.
Mrs. Lubeck would support appeals fees and tree permit fees. She would support increased
fees for the inter-library loans, permit investigations, park rentals, and community services on
a cumulative annual basis.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council continue this item to May
3, 1993. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 9302/LOS GATOS BLVD/HEARING
SERVICE LATERALS/CPUC/RULE 20A MONIES/RESOLUTION 1993-54 (20.24)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider adopting resolution establishing Underground Utility District No. 9302 (Los Gatos
Boulevard, Lark Ave to Samaritan Way) and approving policy which allows undergrounding
of service laterals using Utility Underground Funds or California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC) Rule 20A monies as appropriate.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council close the public hearing.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-54
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9302. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
O'Laughlin was absent.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the policy which
allows undergounding of service laterals using Utility Underground funds or California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC) Rule 20A monies as appropriate. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council unfund University Avenue
(Highway 9 to Blossom Hill Road) $900,000. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin
was absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council fund Project 9302 Los
Gatos Boulevard Widening Utility Undergrounding $350,000. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
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Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council move the Station Way
Project from the 1992-93 CIP to the 1994-95 CIP. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
O'Laughlin was absent.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE SEMINARS/FINANCIAL PLANNING (09.23)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council authorize the Town to co-
sponsor three community service seminars on financial planning, entrepreneurship and
career changes. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent. Mrs. Lubeck
voted no stating that she felt this was not a government matter and that the Town should not
be sponsoring seminars on financial planning.
MINUTES OF APRIL 5, 1993 (21.V)
Mrs. Lubeck requested a correction of order on pages 4 and 5 to reflect the closure of the
public hearing on the General Plan Amendment 92-4A to follow the listing of the speakers.
Mrs. Lubeck requested the reasons for Mr. Blanton's no vote be reidentified under the
General Plan Amendment 93-1 hearing on page 5.
Mayor Benjamin requested the proper spelling of Mr. Lemons name on page 8 under the
skateboarding issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council approve the Minutes of
April 5, 1993 as amended. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
TREASURER'S REPORT/FEBRUARY 1993
Informational report submitted by the Treasurer to the Council for the month of February
1993 was received and filed.
SKATEBOARDING/IN-LINE SKATING/ROLLER SKATING/CODE AMENDMENTS (23.46)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider introduction
and adoption of urgency ordinance amending Sections 15.10.025 and 15.10.030 and adding
Section 15.10.026 of the Town Code regulating skateboarding, in-line skating and roller
skating.
The following people from the audience spoke against this issue addressing the problems of
damage to the new parking facility, damage to benches at the Sarah Center, damage to
curbs, damage to store fronts, the safety issue of this equipment competing in traffic, and
need for regulations for these activities:
John Sparr, 50 University, (Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce)
Joe Hargett, 95 Church St.
Rex Morton, 51 University
The following people from the audience spoke in favor of this issue and noted the benefits to
health through better air quality; physical activity; need for alternate means of transportation;
healthy activity for young people; possibly set a fine for recklessness and property damage;
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separate the various sports for separate studies; establish rules of conduct and enforce
them:
Steve Glickman, 145 Maricopa Drive, (Los Gatos Union School District Board Member)
Alex Vecchiet, 145 N. Santa Cruz Ave., (No Control, Inc.)
Michael Kerk, 168 Maricopa
Victor Holtorf, 45 E. Main St., (Nuevo Colors)
Millie Bixler, 104 Pinta Crt.
Arron Givlan, 615 San Benito
Caitlin Kerk, 1469 Park Ave., (American Lung Association)
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SKATEBOARDING CONT.
Speakers in favor:
Steve Warnicke, 171 Terrisita
Andy Shuck, 25 Fiesta Way
Ed Space, 222 Avery Lane
Heidi Neher, 9 Glenridge
Charles Smith, 293 Albert Drive
Barney Baremant, 118 Massol Ave.
Andy Terrace, 1803 Melrose Crt.
Jeff Johnson, 16791 Frank Ave
Kirsten Blake, 347 Massol
Laurie Paulding, 297 Carlton Way
Nick Markam, 222 Avery Lane
Greg Ennis, 16331 Englewood, (33 E. Main, "Capella")
Speaker, no address
Jeramy Chriswald, 223 San Mateo Ave.
Daniel Ani, 200 Town Terrace
Mandy Porteno, 133 Jackson St.
Kris Stevens, 18 Dittos Lane
Rebecca Fernandez, 441 San Benito Ave.
Jason Orr, 1127 Short Road
Justin Lenard, 468 San Benito
Chuck Smith, 293 Albert Drive
Gary Jackson, 16791 Frank Ave.
Chris Branch, 17583 Daves Ave.
Linda Southerite, 27 Terrace Crt.
John Kratz, 405 Clearview Dr.
Manny Turpin, 15025 Down Hill Court
Mark Siegal, 15690 Oak Knoll Drive
David Terrace, 18030 Rose Court, Monte Sereno
Dorothy Lee, 16806 Frank Ave.
Robert Pulley, 16890 Placer Oaks Rd.
Brian Thompson, 15906 Rochin Crt.
B.J. Rocca, 16722 Rose Ave.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council continue this item until
May 17, 1993, at which time a Committee of interested parties who have met together to
discuss this issue will bring the results back to Council. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
O'Laughlin was absent.
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STORM DRAINS/POLLUTION CONTROL/ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION (24.37)
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Draft Ordinance
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council waive the reading of the
Draft Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
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STORM DRAINS CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce Draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS
FOR STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL, and instruct the Clerk to publish a summary
at least five days prior to adoption. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
TREE PROTECTION/MEASUREMENT METHODS/ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION (25.27)
The following person addressed the Council regarding this issue:
Richard Salciccia, 14888 Bronson Ave., spoke for Patricia DeLuca, asking for additional
criteria in regards to the trees that can be removed. Replacement with a more appropriate
tree, and proximity more specifically defined, were issues he addressed.
Mr. Bowman, Town Planning Director, noted that there is a tentative hearing scheduled for
May 17, 1993 for Ms DeLuca if Council introduces this ordinance.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Draft Ordinance
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council waive the reading of the
Draft Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council introduce Draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TREE
PROTECTION ORDINANCE SPECIFYING ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF MEASURING
THE SIZE OF TREES. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
OLD TOWN/DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (26.46)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting
resolution on developing Old Town as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The following person from the audience spoke regarding this issue:
stated the wish to design a fist class project taking into account all the issues Council
and Town have been addressing but asked Council to allow as many options as possible to
remain open at this point as the design of the master plan is formulated.
No one else spoke on this issue.
Staff reports:
Lee Bowman explained that the Downtown Specific Plan will need to be amended. If
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Council does accept consideration of development on this property, Council must make
some conceptual decisions.
Chief Todd spoke regarding the additional costs that arise from mixed use developments
and the impact on Town resources.
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OLD TOWN DEVELOPMENT CONT.
Council Comments:
Mr. Attaway had strong considerations regarding mixed use. He would require excellent
design and thorough addressing of the parking issue before looking at the proposal. The
original Old Town Building would have to be put on the master plan so that work on both the
new unit and older structure would continue at an even pace. The applicant should make
use of the Conceptual Plan Review Committee, and the requirement of affordable units may
be too restrictive for a viable project in this location. That requirement should be removed.
Mrs. Lubeck is not in favor of a new hotel in this location while we have two floundering
ones in the downtown area. If mixed use is granted the FAR should be looked at on a case
by case basis and weighed for community benefits and exceptional design. She is in favor
of the mixed use concept encouraging the whole pedestrian atmosphere where people can
live, work, shop, and find all there needs met in one location. She does not want to see
parking requirements reduced; the master plan and renovation must proceed together; the
concept of another hotel does not sound feasible; and agrees with elimination of smaller
affordable units.
Mr. Blanton expressed the opinion that the business plan should be left to the developers.
He felt that Council should give strong guidance to the owners and then hold to that
guidance feeling that business does not operate well in an uncertain environment.
Mrs. Benjamin asked that the applicants attempt to acquire an understanding of what the
Council envisions. She would allow mixed use in certain areas, for instance in the old
structure along the creek but not by the main thoroughfare; would not reduce parking even if
there were smaller affordable units; is open to hotel considerations.
Council Consensus motions on the draft policy for development of Old Town and the
parking area on the west side of University Ave.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that residential and commercial mixed
use will only be entertained when there is exceptional design, and the design emphasizes
retail atmosphere. This policy does not guarantee mixed use will be approved. Also that
item #4 be removed. Motion failed for lack of vote.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council continue this item to May
3, 1993 so that Mr. O'Laughlin can participate in the decisions. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT (27.47)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public to consider
adoption of resolution on in-fill development.
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Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that infill projects are not generally
encouraged and approval shall demonstrate a strong community benefit and those benefits
and findings must be a part of the public record. Any future applicant that is trying to do an
in-fill project should know that they will have to supply a community benefit and make
findings of exceptionally good reasons. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Blanton voted no,
feeling that latitude should be given on most developments and that judgement on merits
may have a further dampening effect on projects that Council may wish to see come forward
in certain areas.
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IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT CONT.
Council consensus that item number two should be amended to read "should match the
surrounding zoning.", where it now reads, "consider a mix of one and two family dwellings."
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
Council consensus that corridor lots may be considered if it decreases the amount of public
street and is consistent with the objects of one and two and also is a benefit to the
surrounding properties.
Council consensus that findings would not have to be made but a strong community benefit
would need to be identified. This will amend the original motion.
Motion by Mayor Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt the
clarifications noted above. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
Mayor Benjamin noted that this item, with its resolution, would return to Council on May 3,
1993 with the amendments.
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE/REVISION (28.10)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council approve the revised Town
Council Meeting Schedule for 1992-93 changing the April 12th date to July 12, 1993.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORT (29.10)
Mayor Benjamin requested Council approval of Planning Commissioner Abkin's attendance
at the hearing of Valerie Brown's Regional Government Bill in Sacramento, April 28, 1993.
ABAG held a conference on the Bill in San Francisco , and the cities felt they should be
proactive on the issue. Council consensus that Mr. Abkin attend hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to adjourn this evening's meeting at
10:28 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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