05-10-00 Minutes - CDAC TOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6872
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR MAY 10, 2000 IN THE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS,
CALIFORNIA.
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The meeting was called to order at 4:35 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Absences:
Randy Attaway
Linda Lubeck
Laura Nachison
Lee Quintana
Suzanne Muller
Staff Present: Paul L. Curtis, Director of Community Development
ITEM 1: 14300/14350 Winchester Blvd
Conceptual Development Application CD-00-9
Requesting preliminary review of a request to construct a research and development
building on property zoned CM
PROPERTY OWNER: Sobrato Interests III a CAL. L.P.
APPLICANT: Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners, Inc.
Comments:
1. Underground parking a good idea.
2. Landscaping and creek trail improvements good.
3. Need to reduce amount of parking in front of building (x4)
4. “Mission-style” architecture acceptable for this location.
5. Need to continue to discuss light rail extension and its impact on property.
6. General Plan/Vasona-Rte 85 plan specify pedestrian and small-town character...not
sure this meets those objectives.
7. Need to look to providing community benefits beyond trail improvements (e.g.,
public recreation, etc.)
8. Auto-oriented use not consistent with light rail extension (e.g., need pedestrian links
to light rail access, etc.)
9. Provide greater building setback from creek trail.
10. Increase underground parking to minimize surface parking and hardscape.
11. General Plan states that this property should be housing if light rail is extended.
12. Three-story elements of plan may be problem adjacent to creek trail and with
mechanical equipment.
ITEM 2: 815 Pollard Road
Conceptual Development Application CD-00-10
Requesting preliminary review of plans for a Master Site Plan for a hospital on property
zoned O.
PROPERTY OWNER: Community Hospital of Los Gatos
APPLICANT: Tony Cuschieri AIA
Comments:
1. Need to compare previous master plan vs the proposed plan.
2. Need to identify community benefit if this “controversial” project is submitted to
City of Campbell and Town of Los Gatos residents.
3. Supportive of hospital improvements and recognizes community benefit.
4. Parking structure adjacent to residential a “red flag”. (x3)
5. Supportive of purchase of County property and “relocating” hospital. (X3)
6. Architecture for parking garages will be a challenge.
7. Need to stay within previously considered master plan square footage, etc.
8. 45 foot building will be a problem.
ITEM 3: Kensington Way
Conceptual Development Application CD-00-11
Requesting preliminary approval to install wireless communication facility mounted on an
existing PG&E tower in conjunction with a recently approved Sprint installation, on
property zoned R-1:8.
PROPERTY OWNER: PG&E
APPLICANT: Whalen & Co for GTE Wireless
Comments:
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1. 8 foot panels too large and too visible.
2. Would be supportive of neighborhood.
3. Should expect neighborhood opposition.
4. Evaluate possible alternative locations.
5. Improve aesthetics of panels.
6. Like the idea of co-location on same tower as Sprint. (4x)
7. Suggest neighborhood meeting prior to the Planning Commission public hearing.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee is Wednesday, June 14,
2000.
Prepared by:
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Paul L. Curtis, Director of Community Development
cc: Planning Commission Chair
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