07-11-01 Minutes - CDACTOWN 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 JULY 11, 2001 HELD 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 4:30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Absences:
Randy Attaway Joe Pirzynski
Peggy Marcucci
Paul Dubois
Jim Lyon
Staff Present: Bud N. Lortz, Director of Community Development
Joel Paulson, Assistant Planner
Verbal Communication:
Planning Commissioner, Jim Lyon, provided background and an overview
of the purpose and function of the Conceptual Development Advisory
Committee (CDAC).
Mr. Davis was upset about the way the Mayor treated him at the last
CDAC meeting. He would also like an opportunity to comment on each
agenda item.
ITEM 1: 14561 Winchester Blvd
Conceptual Development Application CD-01-5
Requesting preliminary review of plans to construct 22 to 47 townhomes
on property zoned R-1:12.
PROPERTY OWNER: Guy LaMar
APPLICANT: Santa Clara Development Company
General discussion of the application included the following:
Applicant explained both of the for sale townhouse proposals. One of the plans
proposes 22 townhomes and the other proposes 47 townhomes. The applicant also
explained that their main objective was to get some feedback regarding density.
Concerns about the project include:
· Less dense proposal is preferred option.
· Access to future light rail will be difficult.
· Parking appears inadequate.
· Ingress/Egress on Winchester needs to be carefully studied. Proposed
driveway proximity to Highway 85 off ramp should be ealuated.
· Surrounding neighborhood, neighborhood meeting.
· Emergency vehicle access.
· Incorporate front yards and porches.
· Incorporate private open space.
· Community Benefit.
· Cumulative impacts on traffic with Elk’s proposal and Sobrato’s
proposal.
· Traffic study will be required.
· Frontage improvements along Winchester Boulevard.
· Make historic structure more visible.
· Increase open space.
ITEM 2: 135 Riviera Terrace
Conceptual Development Application CD-01-4
Requesting preliminary review of plans for a 100 percent density bonus
(an addition of 123 affordable apartment units) on property zoned
RM:5-20.
CDAC 3 July 11, 2001
PROPERTY OWNER: Sobrato Interests IV
APPLICANT: John R. Shenk
General discussion of the application included the following:
Applicant explained the proposed project that they submitted. The applicant also
expressed that their main objective was to get some feedback regarding density
and affordable housing.
Concerns about the project include:
· Proposal is not feasible at proposed density.
· Traffic is a major issue. Single access off University Avenue and
Highway 9/University intersection are major concerns.
· Too dense.
· Rental is right use.
· Nexus at signal at the corner of Highway 9 and University Avenue.
· Open space should be maintained.
· Incorporate proper urban design techniques.
· Neighborhood impacts must be addressed.
· Impacts on Los Gatos Creek must be evaluated.
· Loss of amenities as a means to increase density is unacceptable.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee is Wednesday, August 8,
2001.
Prepared by: Joel Paulson, Assistant Planner
CDAC 4 July 11, 2001
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Bud N. Lortz, Director of Community Development
cc: Planning Commission Chair
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