Item 1 - CDAC Mins 1-13-16DRAFTTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6874
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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.
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The meeting was called to order at 4:30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Absences:
Barbara Spector
Marico Sayoc
Kendra Burch (arrived late)
Mary Badame
Thomas O’Donnell
Staff Present: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager
Joel Paulson, Interim Community Development Director
Marni 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 O’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 O, 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: Marni Mosely
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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 O’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.
Prepared by:
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Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Assistant
cc: Planning Commission Chair
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