12-10-03 Minutes - CDACTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6872
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SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR DECEMBER 10, 2003 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: Jeanne Drexel
Sandy Decker
Steve Glickman
Paul Dubois
Joanne Talesfore
Staff Present: Bud N. Lortz, Director of Community Development, Sandy Baily,
Associate Planner
ITEM 1: 15350 Winchester Blvd
Conceptual Development Application CD-04-2
Requesting preliminary review of plans to demolish the existing motel and
restaurant and to construct 26 single family detached units and 17 attached
residential units on property zoned R-1:8:PD.
PROPERTY OWNER: Donald Bersano
APPLICANT: Santa Clara Development Company
Comments:
· Density is too high. Should be reduced by approximately one third.
· How will this proposal fit with the sense of the Town?
· What is the view impact from Lake Vasona?
· During peak hours there may be a traffic impact with the single driveway entrance
to the development.
· The use of porches is a good concept.
· Linear parks could create safety problems. Situate development so that there is an
“eye” on the park.
· Will the market support the proposed house size?
· Seniors may not be interested in the units due to the stairs.
· Two covered parking spaces should be provided for the units.
· Concern that the view is being lost from the top down.
· Hold neighborhood meetings with adjacent homeowners association in Los Gatos
and Monte Sereno and contact the City of Monte Sereno.
· Provide more open space to create a more rural character.
· The development needs to be excellent in design and provide a central theme for the
community. The site provides a great opportunity for a sense of place.
· Development needs to be opened up and a sense of community needs to be created.
The proposal is too structured.
· The proposed pathways do not make a desirable walkway.
· A three story element is not favored. Look at creating one and two story
designs.
· Provide multiple viewpoints of the lake that the units can take advantage
of.
· Zero lot lines may be an issue.
· A traffic study may be required to deal with concerns on Winchester Blvd.
Traffic calming measures may be required.
· The proposal separates the different units. The development needs to be
more integrated as a community.
· Look at providing quality transitional housing in conjunction with the motel
and restaurant.
· Look at ideas for providing a community return for the land.
· Bring in some alternative designs.
· In preparing presentations, ensure that they are comprehensible to the
general public. Computer simulations recommended.
· A community charrette is recommended for developing the site.
· Grading on the ridge is a problem.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee is Wednesday, January
14, 2003.
Prepared by:
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Bud N. Lortz, Director of Community Development
cc: Planning Commission Chair
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