Item 2 - 16203 Los Gatos Blvs - Staff Report with Attachments
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 REPORT
MEETING DATE: 01/13/2021 ITEM NO: 2
DATE: January 8, 2021
TO: Conceptual Development Advisory Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Conceptual Development Advisory Committee Application CD-20-007. Project
Location: 16203 Los Gatos Boulevard. APN 529-16-069. Property Owner: Fox
Creek Funds. Applicant: Gary Kohlsaat, Kohlsaat & Associates, Inc.
Requesting preliminary review of a proposal for construction of an office building
with underground parking; or construction of a multi-family dwelling in a mixed-
use project with underground parking on property zoned CH.
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 report, 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 preliminary plans for 16203 Los Gatos
Boulevard, an approximately 34,300-square foot parcel located on the northwest corner of Los
Gatos Boulevard and Roberts Road (Attachment 1). The existing parcel contains a retail
building along Los Gatos Boulevard and an auto service center along Roberts Road. The
applicant is proposing two conceptual plans for the parcel as illustrated in their project
description (Attachment 3).
The following are key elements of the proposed project for Concept 1 (Attachment 4):
• Demolition of the existing retail building and auto service center;
• Construction of a two-story 23,376-square foot office building and 500-square foot cafe;
and
• Driveway access off of Roberts Road to a surface parking lot with 34 parking spaces and a
below grade parking garage with 68 parking spaces.
The following are key elements of the proposed project for Concept 2 (Attachment 4):
• Demolition of the existing retail building and auto service center;
• Construction of a three-story 82,994-square foot multi-family dwelling in a mixed-use
project with 41 residential units and 1,647 square feet of restaurant space;
• Residential unit sizes range between 633 square feet and 1,980 square feet; and
• Driveway access off of Roberts Road to a below grade parking garage with 62 parking
spaces.
As stated by the applicant in the project description, Concept 2 has been proposed in response
to the discussion of the site by the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) as an area to
accommodate future housing needs (Attachment 4).
EXISTING GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS:
1. General Plan land use designation: Mixed Use Commercial, which permits a mixture of
retail, office, and residential in a mixed-use project, along with lodging, service, auto-related
businesses, non-manufacturing industrial uses, recreational uses, and restaurants. Projects
developed under this designation shall maintain the small town, residential scale and
natural environments of adjacent residential neighborhoods, as well as provide prime
orientation to arterial street frontages and proper transitions and buffers to adjacent
residential properties. This designation should never be interpreted to allow development
of independent commercial facilities with principal frontage on the side streets.
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EXISTING GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS (continued):
2. Surrounding General Plan land use designations: Mixed Use Commercial to the north,
Mixed Use Commercial and Low Density Residential to the east, Mixed Use Commercial and
Medium Density Residential to the south, and Medium Density Residential to the west.
3. Zoning designation: Restricted Highway Commercial (CH).
4. Surrounding zoning designations: Restricted Highway Commercial (CH) to the north, Office
(O), CH, and Single Family Residential (R-1:8) to the east, Restricted Highway Commercial,
Planned Development (CH:PD) to the south, and CH and Multi-Family Residential (RM:5-12)
to the west.
The General Plan 2040 has not been adopted by the Town Council at this time. The initial draft
Land Use and Community Design Elements are being considered by the GPAC at their meeting
on January 7, 2021. The initial draft Land Use Element proposes to modify the following
standards for the Mixed Use Commercial General Plan land use designation:
• Increase the maximum density from 20 dwelling units per acre to 30-40 dwelling units per
acre;
• Increase the floor area ratio up to 3.0;
• Increase the maximum lot coverage from 50 percent to 75 percent; and
• Increase the maximum allowable height from 35 feet to 45 feet.
EXISTING CONDITIONS/USE:
1. The project site is approximately 34,300 square feet.
2. The project site is located on the northwest corner of Los Gatos Boulevard and Roberts Road.
3. Surrounding land uses include: Commercial uses directly to the north; an office use and
commercial use located to the east (across Los Gatos Boulevard); a medium density multi-
family residential use located to the south (across Roberts Road); and a commercial use and
multi-family residential use to the west along Roberts Road.
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 the applicant’s concept
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
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POTENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES (continued):
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-1.8 states, commercial development of any type (office,
retail, research and development, etc.) shall be designed in keeping with the small-
town character of Los Gatos.
c. Policy LU-2.1 states, minimize vehicle miles traveled for goods and services by
allowing and encouraging stores that provide these goods within walking distance of
neighborhoods in Los Gatos.
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. Policy LU-7.3 states, infill projects shall contribute to the further development of the
surrounding neighborhood (e.g. improve circulation, contribute to or provide
neighborhood unity, eliminate a blighted area) and shall not detract from the
existing quality of life.
2. Zoning
a. Either an office building with a restaurant use, or a multi-family dwelling in a mixed-
use project, would be allowed with approval of a Conditional Use Permit in the CH
zone;
b. The current maximum allowable height of a principal building in the CH zone is 35
feet. The maximum height of the buildings for Concept 1 and Concept 2 have not
been provided by the applicant for staff to confirm if either proposal exceeds the
maximum allowable height;
c. The project complies with the minimum required setbacks. The minimum required
setbacks in the CH zone are:
Front – 15 feet
Side – None required
Side-abutting street – 15 feet
Rear – None required
d. The following minimum side yard requirement applies along those property lines of
a lot in the CH zone which abut or are across the street from a lot in a residential
zone:
Side – 15 feet
The adjacent property to the side-abutting street setback is zoned CH:PD, and is
developed with single- family homes. The Committee may wish to discuss whether
no setback or a 15-foot setback is more appropriate given the existing the
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POTENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES (continued):
adjacent residential land use.
e. The maximum allowable building coverage in the CH zone is 50 percent. Concept 1
is in compliance with the maximum allowable building coverage and proposes a
building coverage of 34 percent. Concept 2 is not in compliance with the building
coverage and proposes a building coverage of 65 percent.
f. The Below Market Price (BMP) Program applies to all residential development
projects that include five or more residential units. Concept 2 would be subject to
the BMP Program.
3. Lot Layout
a. Compatibility of the site layout, and mass and scale with the surrounding properties;
a. Appropriateness of the site layout;
b. Orientation of the building and driveway access; and
c. Street presence.
4. Parking/Circulation
a. The proposals for both Concept 1 and Concept 2 include a driveway off of Roberts
Road to a below grade garage and surface parking for Concept 1; and
b. The adequacy of parking will need to be considered based on the proposed uses.
5. Variance
a. Concept 2 proposes a building coverage of 65 percent. The maximum allowable
building coverage in the CH zone is 50 percent. As proposed, Concept 2 would
require a variance to the maximum allowable building coverage;
b. Concept 2 proposes a total of 62 parking spaces; whereas, a total of 110 parking
spaces are required for the proposed use. As proposed, Concept 2 would require a
variance to the number of off-street spaces required.
6. Density
a. At a density of 20 dwelling units per net acre, the maximum allowable number of
units for the site is 16. As proposed, Concept 2 would not be in compliance with
allowable density, as 41 units are proposed.
7. Traffic
a. 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, a
traffic analysis will be required.
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POTENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES (continued):
8. Potential Tree Impacts
a. An arborist report will be required during development review to evaluate the
potential impact to trees.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Staff has included all public comments received by 11:00 a.m., January 8, 2021 as Exhibit 5.
Attachments:
1. Location map
2. CDAC application
3. Project Description Letter
4. Conceptual Plans
5. Public comments received by 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2021
Distribution:
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Community Development Department, Town of Los Gatos December 17, 2020
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Re: 16203 Los Gatos Blvd
A New Office OR Mixed-Use Apartment/Townhome Project
Dear Members of the CDAC:
This proposal is for the removal of an existing small retail building presently occupied by NC
Boardshop and the auto service center to be replaced by either 1) a two-story office building with
below grade parking, or 2) a mixed-use multifamily residential building with a corner restaurant
component, also featuring below grade parking. The property is zoned CH (Commercial Highway),
and the General Plan designates it as Commercial as well. The 2040 GP update has included this
property in an “Opportunity Area” (OA) for future housing. The property is also served by mass
transit lines.
The adjacent uses are office/personal services to the north and commercial to the west. The Laurel
Muse PD development is across Roberts Road. Across Los Gatos Blvd there are a mix of
commercial uses as well as a pending mixed use development.
Two distinct concepts have been developed and are part of this presentation. The office project is
fairly straightforward as it complies with all of the zoning and general plan requirements. Occupant/
visitor parking is both on grade (in the rear with access on Roberts Rd) and below grade, with access
at the western end of the property. The project takes advantage of the fact that the adjacent building
also has a below grade parking structure, so no special shoring would be required during excavation
and construction. Street parking exists and would be retained along Roberts Road as much as
possible. The proposed architecture is modeled after classic urban commercial buildings, and has
similarities to recently built offices along the Boulevard.
PROJECT DATA:
OFFICE SPACE 23,876 SF 102 PARKING SPACES (235 SF/SPACE)
The second concept is a mixed-use multifamily project that provides a total of 41 residential units.
The units vary between 1-3 bedrooms and have different amenities and layouts. The project also
includes a small corner cafe style restaurant with lots of outdoor seating, perfect for a local deli/
coffee shop or brewpub. Approximately 62 parking spaces can be accommodated below grade, with
the access ramps aligned with George Street. Street parking will also be provided.
The complex is broken down into four buildings, with tiered massing starting from the corner and
reducing in height and density as it moves away from Los Gatos Boulevard. The building blocks
have different styles to give the appearance of separate units. The corner building is three stories tall,
51 University Avenue, Suite L • Los Gatos, CA 95030 • 408.395-2555
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then steps down to 2 stories for the remaining two “blocks”. The fourth building is on the interior,
reached bye an inner courtyard, and backs up against the neighbors party wall. There are four two-
story units that start on the second level, well set back from the street.
This technique of tiering both height and density is roughly modeled after new trends in urban
planning, as depicted in the exhibit below.
We welcome your comments and feedback.
Sincerely,
Gary Kohlsaat
Architect C19245
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DATE:
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OFFICE FLOOR AREA = 8,717 sq ft
500 sq ft
GROSS FLOOR AREA = 12,511 sq ft
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FLOOR AREAS:
FIRST FLOOR 12,511 SF (500 SF CAFE)
SECOND FLOOR 11,372 SF
TOTAL 23,876 SF
PARKING:
ON GRADE 34
BELOW GRADE 68
TOTAL 102 SPACES
REQUIRED PARKING = 23,876 / 235 SF
102 SPACES
GENERAL SITE INFORMATION:
ADDRESS: 16203 LOS GATOS BLVD.
APN: 529-16-029
ZONE: (CH) COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: MIXED USE COMMERCIAL
LOT AREA: APPROX. 34,300 SF (.78 AC)
MAX. LOT COVERAGE : 50% = 17,150 SF
MAX. HEIGHT: 35'
SCALE: 1" = 20'
MAIN FLOOR PLAN & SITE PLAN
OPTION 1 - OFFICE BUILDING
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GROSS FLOOR AREA = 11,372 sq ft
NET FLOOR AREA = 8,845 sq ft
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UNDERGROUND GARAGE
SCALE: 1" = 20'
OFFICE ROOF DECK
SCALE: 1" = 20'
OFFICE SECOND FLOOR
OPTION 1 - OFFICE BUILDING
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OPTION 1 - OFFICE BUILDING
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824 sq ft
693 sq ft690 sq ft693 sq ft 690 sq ft
870 sq ft864 sq ft
1,318 sq ft
818 sq ft
1,185 sq ft
1,307 sq ft
1,647 sq ft
649 sq ft 649 sq ft 649 sq ft 649 sq ft
633 sq ft706 sq ft 633 sq ft 652 sq ft
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FLOOR AREAS:
BUILDING A:
9 RESI. UNITS 11,824 SF
RESTAURANT 1,647 SF
COMMON AREA 1,434 SF
BUILDING B:
8 RESI UNITS 5,532 SF
BUILDING C:
8 RESI. UNITS 10,146 SF
BUILDING D:
16 RESI UNITS 10,440 SF
TOTAL:
41 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
1 RESTAURANT= 54,494 SF
PROPOSED DENSITY = 52 UNITS/AC
PARKING:
REQUIRED PARKING:
RESIDENTIAL = 1.5 SPACES/UNIT
41 X 1.5 = 61.5 SPACES
RESTAURANT = 1 SPACE/250 SF
1,647 / 250 = 3.7 SPACES
SPACES PROVIDED = 62
GENERAL SITE INFORMATION:
ADDRESS: 16203 LOS GATOS BLVD.
APN: 529-16-029
ZONE: (CH) COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: MIXED USE COMMERCIAL
LOT AREA: APPROX. 34,300 SF (.78 AC)
MAX. LOT COVERAGE : 50% = 17,150 SF
MAX. HEIGHT: 35'
SCALE: 1" = 20'
MULTI-FAMILY MAIN FLOOR PLAN & SITE PLAN
OPTION 2 - MIXED USE:
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
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693 sq ft 690 sq ft
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869 sq ft864 sq ft
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818 sq ft
1,200 sq ft
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649 sq ft 649 sq ft 635 sq ft 635 sq ft
633 sq ft706 sq ft 633 sq ft 652 sq ft
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MULTI-FAMILY SECOND FLOOR
SCALE: 1" = 20'
MULTI-FAMILY THIRD FLOOR
SCALE: 1" = 20'
UNDERGROUND GARAGE
OPTION 2 - MIXED USE:
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
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DATE:
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LOS GATOS BOULVARD VIEW 1
LOS GATOS BOULVARD VIEW 2
LOS GATOS BLVD & ROBERTS ROAD CORNER VIEW
OPTION 2 - MIXED USE:
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
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DATE:
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ROBERTS ROAD VIEW 1
LOS GATOS BOULVARD VIEW 1
OPTION 2 - MIXED USE:
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
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LOS GATOS BLVD BIRDSEYE VIEW
ROBERTS ROAD BIRDSEYE VIEW
OPTION 2 - MIXED USE:
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
ATTACHMENT 5
From: Barnaby James
Sent: Thursday, January 7, 2021 12:07:49 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Planning
Subject: Planning Commission Feedback CDAC for 16203 Los Gatos Boulevard
Hi - my family lives at 16500 Grant Bishop Lane in the Laurel Mews Development and wanted to give
feedback to the design review. My family is strongly AGAINST the proposed high density housing project
and have some concerns about the design of the business proposal.
The area along Roberts road has significant existing street parking issues due to:
- Lack of underground parking at YogaSource
- Significantly oversubscribed parking for Orange Theory across the street
- Spillover during school dropoff times at Fisher elementary
The current lack of parking is somewhat mitigated by overflow parking leased at this site as well as the
16212 Los Gatos Blvd.
Adding 41 additional residential units with 1.5 spaces per unit is going to add additional burden to an
already congested area. The parking for the residential structure is described as the following:
REQUIRED PARKING:
RESIDENTIAL = 1.5 SPACES/UNIT
41 X 1.5 = 61.5 SPACES
RESTAURANT = 1 SPACE/250 SF 1,647 / 250 = 3.7 SPACES
SPACES PROVIDED = 62
- The computation of the restaurant space is incorrect - 1647 / 250 = 6.6 spaces, not 3.7
- The spaces provided is insufficient for the requirements - 61.5 + 6.6 (or 3.7 for that matter) is greater
than the 62 spaces provided.
The design presented is missing dimensions that make it hard to assess the intensity / setback / building
height. It should be noted that the building significantly exceeds the height of any of the neighboring
buildings (Laurel Mews homes, YogaSource next door, buildings across the street) and doesn't match the
architectural style in the area.
It should be noted that decreasing the existing setback along Los Gatos Blvd has the effect of decreasing
visibility of the cross walk and people getting in / out of their cars parked along Roberts Rd. Given this
intersection is a nexus for school children crossing Los Gatos Blvd for both Fisher and Van Meter schools,
pedestrian safety should be a consideration in any approval.
Thanks,
Barnaby James / Linda Yung
16500 Grant Bishop Lane, Los Gatos, CA
From: Joseph Gemignani
Sent: Monday, January 4, 2021 12:07 PM
To: Jocelyn Shoopman
Subject: Re: 16203 Los Gatos Blvd
Thanks Jocelyn, I don’t like the style of the first two pages. I prefer the Mediterranean looking building.
Thanks,
Joseph (amateur weatherman)
On Jan 4, 2021, at 11:51 AM, Jocelyn Shoopman <jshoopman@losgatosca.gov> wrote:
Hi Joseph,
The applicant for the Conceptual Development Advisory Committee application is proposing two
difference conceptual plans for the Committee's review. One being a an office building, and the second
being a multi-family dwelling in a mixed-use project. This is why there are two differing architectural
styles that you are seeing.
Thank you,
Jocelyn Shoopman ● Associate Planner
Community Development Department ● 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos CA 95030
Ph: 408.354.6874 ● 408-354-6875
www.losgatosca.gov ● JShoopman@losgatosca.gov
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From: Joseph Gemignani
Sent: Monday, January 4, 2021 11:29 AM
To: Jocelyn Shoopman
Subject: 16203 Los Gatos Blvd
Hi Jocelyn,
I looked at the plans for the proposed project at 16293 Los Gatos Boulevard. The elevation pictures are
confusing. Page 1 and 2 elevations look boxy. Page 5 and six looks more Mediterranean style. Why are
the drawings so different?
Thanks
Joseph (amateur weatherman)
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