01-09-19 Minutes - CDAC
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CONCEPTUAL
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2019
The Conceptual Development Advisory Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a
Regular Meeting on January 9, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Mary Badame, Vice Chair Barbara Spector, Committee Member Marcia Jensen
Absent: Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
- None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – December 12, 2018
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Barbara Spector to approve the consent item.
Seconded by Committee Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 400 Surmont Drive
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee Application CD-18-007
Requesting preliminary review of a proposal for subdivision of one lot into three lots
with one remainder parcel on property zoned HR-2½. APN 527-20-003.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sandra K. Anderson, TTE
APPLICANT: Robert Hughes, The Building Works
PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty
The Applicant presented the proposed project.
Opened Public Comment.
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Chris Tanimoto
- Read a statement from the Osborn family in opposition to the proposed project.
- Stated that he wanted the applicant to work with the neighborhood for input.
Katrina Brinkman
- Asked staff specific questions about density requirements, accessory dwelling units,
easements, trails, and open space.
Jane Creech
- Asked staff specific questions about drainage, encroachment of the proposed cul-de-sac on
the neighboring property, and parking along the cul-de-sac.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter and provided the following questions and
comments:
• The Committee informed the applicant that they would review the proposal against the
Subdivision Map Act to make sure the project meets the necessary findings.
• There were questions that will need to be answered on future subdivision of the
remainder parcel.
• The Committee advised the applicant to meet with neighbors because of expressed
opposition.
• The Committee did not express concerns with the proposed cul-de-sac and lot
configuration.
• Will there be trail development for the public?
• Proposed development would need to be within the least restrictive development area.
• A Committee member noted that submittal of a Planned Development application for
the project would allow review of the proposed development and subdivision
simultaneously.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
January 9, 2019 meeting as approved by the
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee.
/s/ Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Technician