01-13-16 Minutes -CDACTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6874
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONCEPTUAL
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR
JANUARY 13, 2016, HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS , CIVIC CENTER, 110
EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 4:30P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Barbara Spector
Marico Sayoc
Kendra Burch (arrived late)
MaryBadame
Thomas 0' Donnell
Absences:
Staff Present: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager
Joel Paulson, Interim Community Development Director
Mami Moseley, Associate Planner
Applicants Present: Douglas Rich (Item 2)
Chek Tang (Item 2)
Chris Lee (Item 2)
ITEM 1: Approval of Minutes
• November 11 , 2015
• December 9, 2015
Tom 0 'Donnell moved to approve the November 11 and the December 9, 2015 minutes . The
motion was seconded by Mary Badame and approved 3-0-2 with Marico Sayoc recused and
Kendra Burch not present.
ITEM 2: 15860, 15880, and 15894 Winchester Boulevard
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee CD-15-008
Requesting review of conceptual plans to merge four properties zoned 0 , to
demolish three existing single-family residences, and to construct a new two story
office building with below grade and at grade parking. APNs 529-11-013 , -038,-
039, and 529-11-040.
PROPERTY OWNER: South Beach Partners LLC /Cumulus Capital Holdings , LLC
APPLICANT: Valley Oak Partners -Doug Rich
PROJECT PLANNER : Mami Mosely
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee
January 13, 2016
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CDAC Comments:
• Would it be possible to add an opening to allow more natural light and ventilation into to
the underground parking?
• Primary concerns for the underground parking are ventilation, security, lighting,
circulation, and bike parking.
• At grade parking circulation is a concern.
• The project should include showers for bicyclists .
• There is concern that the traffic would become an issue because it is right next to a
school.
• Medical offices will cause more traffic in the area and is not a current need in the Town.
• Tandem parking is a concern.
• A shuttle service to downtown Los Gatos during lunchtime should be considered .
• LEED certification would be preferred.
• The design with white stucco walls and the metal roof are a concern in regards to
compatibility. Natural/warm colors and materials would be more appropriate.
• Upstairs lofts or micro units which would create opportunities for live/work uses may be
appropriate for the project.
• Adding patios and seating along Winchester Boulevard would make the bottom floor
more inviting and better activate the Winchester Boulevard frontage.
• Ensuring screening of roof mechanical equipment is important.
• The proposed use is appropriate for the site, but the size should be supported by the
required parking.
ITEM 3: Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Tom 0 'Donnell moved to elect Barbara Spector as chair and Marico Sayoc as Vice Chair. The
motion was seconded by Kendra Burch and approved 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:13 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee is Wednesday, February
10,2016.
cc: Planning Commission Chair
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