Item 2 - 16769 Farley Road
PREPARED BY: JOCELYN SHOOPMAN
Associate Planner
Reviewed by: Planning Manager and Community Development Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: 03/14/2018 ITEM NO: 2
DATE: MARCH 7, 2018 TO: CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: JOEL PAULSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION CD-18-002 PROJECT LOCATION: 16769 FARLEY ROAD. APN 424-21-062. PROPERTY OWNER AND APPLICANT: LOS GATOS CONGREGATION OF THE JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES. REQUESTING PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF PLANS FOR SUBDIVISION AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON PROPERTY ZONED R-1:8.
ROLE OF THE CDAC:
The Conceptual Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) advises a prospective applicant on
the overall consistency of a project with Town policies prior to submitting a formal application
and investing in the development review process. The Committee also endeavors to identify
the potential issues that will need to be addressed during the development review process
should the applicant wish to submit an application. The issues identified by the Committee are
not intended to be all-inclusive and other additional issues may be identified during the formal
development review process.
None of the CDAC comments are binding on the Town and in no way are they intended to
indicate whether the project will be received favorably by the various review bodies that are
charged with evaluating and deciding the application. As noted in this memorandum, if an
application is filed, technical analysis would need to be done during the evaluation of the
proposal. In addition, public input is a required and essential component in the development
review process. All applicants are strongly encouraged to hold neighborhood meetings to
receive input as the design of the project evolves should they decide to proceed with the
development review process.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant has submitted a project description and two conceptual plans for 16769 Farley
Road, a 2.76-acre parcel located on the north side of Farley Road, approximately 700 square
feet west of Los Gatos Boulevard (Attachment 1). The existing parcel contains an assembly hall
for the Los Gatos Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
The applicant has proposed two conceptual plans for the parcel, the following are the key
elements of the proposed project for Concept A:
• Demolition of the existing building;
• Subdivision of one lot into 10 lots;
• 10 new single-family residences; and
• Construction of a new road and cul-de-sac.
The following are the key elements of the proposed project for Concept B:
• Demolition of the existing building;
• Subdivision of one lot into 17 lots;
• 17 new single-family residences; and
• Construction of a new road and cul-de-sac.
EXISTING GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS:
1. General Plan land use designation: Low Density Residential which provides for single-family
residential properties located on generally level terrain. It encourages single-family
residential development in either the standard development established by traditional
zoning or by innovative forms obtained through a planned development.
2. Surrounding General Plan land use designations: Low Density Residential to the north,
west, and south; and Low Density Residential and Mixed Use Commercial to the east.
3. Zoning designation: R-1:8, Single-Family Residential zone with a minimum lot size of 8,000
square feet. The minimum lot frontage requirement is 60 feet and the minimum lot depth
requirement is 90 feet in this zone.
4. Surrounding zoning designations: R-1:8 to the north, west, and south; and R-1:8 and CH to
the east.
EXISTING CONDITIONS/USE:
1. On January 10, 1990, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit U-89-11 for
the existing religious use of the property (Attachment 5).
2. Surrounding land uses include single-family homes to the north, west, and south; and single-
family homes and commercial to the east.
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POTENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES:
The following is a brief list of issues and topics for consideration by the CDAC. Staff has not
reached conclusions on these topics. Staff is identifying them here to help frame the discussion
and to solicit input. The main question for the CDAC is whether or not either of the applicant’s
two concepts for the project would create a high-quality plan appropriate for Los Gatos in this
location. If an application is filed, staff will evaluate the technical issues.
1. General Plan
a. General Plan Policy LU-1.4 states, infill projects shall be designed in context with the
neighborhood and surrounding zoning with respect to existing scale and character of
surrounding structures, and should blend rather than compete with the established
character of the area.
b. General Plan Policy LU-6.5 states, the type, density, and intensity of new land use
shall be consistent with that of the immediate neighborhood.
c. General Plan Policy LU-6.7 states, continue to encourage a variety of housing types
and sizes that is balanced throughout the Town and within neighborhoods, and that
is also compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
d. General Plan Policy LU-6.8 states, new construction, remodels, and additions shall be
compatible and blend with the existing neighborhood.
2. Lot Layout
General
a. Compatibility of the site layout with the surrounding properties;
b. Appropriateness of the site layout;
c. Number of lots; and
d. Street presence.
Technical
e. Proposed lot sizes for Concept A and Concept B, which they do not meet
development standards required by Town Code including but not limited to lot size,
frontage, depth, and width.
3. Parking/Circulation/Traffic
General
a. Adequacy of access; and
b. Appropriateness of the proposed cul-de-sac.
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POTENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES (continued):
Technical
c. Does the proposed road meet Town requirements;
d. Does the project provide walkways along or near roadways;
e. How will parking for guest vehicles be provided; and
f. A traffic analysis will determine whether a traffic study or mitigation fees will be
required. If the project generates an additional five or more peak hour trips, traffic
mitigation fees will be required.
4. Potential Tree Impacts
Technical
a. An arborist report will be required during development review to evaluate the
potential impacts to trees.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location map (one page)
2. CDAC application (one page)
3. Project Description Letter (one page)
4. Conceptual Plan (three sheets)
5. Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit U-89-11 (two pages)
6. Public Comments received by 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2018 (eight pages)
Distribution
Los Gatos, CA Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Inc., 16769 Farley Road, Los Gatos, CA
95030