27 Desk Item - North Forty Specific PlanCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 9/8/98
ITEM NO.
DESK ITEM 2
DATE: September 8, 1998
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: CONSIDER PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF TOWN
COUNCIL'S POLICY REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTH FORTY AREA
PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF THE NORTH FORTY SPECIFIC PLAN.
REMARKS:
The attached letter was received after the staff report regarding this matter was prepared for Council.
Attachments:
4. Letter from Bill Hirschman, received September 8, 1998.
PREPARED BY: LEE E. BOWMAN
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PLANNING DIRE OR
Reviewed by: Attorney Finance
Revised: 9/8/98 5:13 pm
Reformatted: 10/23/95
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Real Estate Services
September 8, 1998
Honorable Mayor Linda Lubeck and Town Council
Town of Los Gatos
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Re: Planning Commission request for "Clarification of Town Council's policy
regarding development in the North Forty area prior to adoption of the
North Forty Specific Plan."
Dear Mayor Lubeck and Council Members:
Please consider the following serious concerns we have about the September 8, 1998
Council report addressing the above mentioned subject:
• The report does not address the fact that the Town currently has sufficient criteria in
place for evaluating development applications in the "North Forty". Land use and
design criteria exist in the form of the "Route 85 and Vasona Light Rail Element" and
the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan and Design Standards.
• The distribution list does not include all "North Forty" property owners. An urgency
interim ordinance should not be discussed or considered until all affected property
owners are noticed.
• The General Plan Committee and Town staff encouraged us to file a Planned
Development Application on the North Forty. Now that the Planning Commission
has considered our application, it appears that it is the target for an urgency interim
ordinance.
Sincerely,
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William F. Hirsc an
President
1540 Parkmoor Avenue
Suite D
San /ol4e, California 95128
408/938-6716
fax 408/938-6720
ATTACHMENT 4
MEETING DATE: 9/8/98
ITEM NO.
DESK ITEM
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: September 8, 1998
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: CONSIDER PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF TOWN
COUNCIL'S POLICY REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTH FORTY AREA
PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF THE NORTH FORTY SPECIFIC PLAN.
REMARKS:
The attached letter was received after the staff report regarding this matter was prepared for Council.
Attachments:
4. Letter from Bill Hirschman, received September 8, 1998.
PREPARED BY: LEE E. BOWMAN
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PLANNING DIRECTOR
Reviewed by: Attorney Finance
Revised:9/8/98 5:13 pm
Reformatted: 10/23/95
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— INVESTMENTS
Real Estate Services
September 8, 1998
Honorable Mayor Linda Lubeck and Town Council
Town of Los Gatos
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Re: Planning Commission request for "Clarification of Town Council's policy
regarding development in the North Forty area prior to adoption of the
North Forty Specific Plan."
Dear Mayor Lubeck and Council Members:
Please consider the following serious concerns we have about the September 8, 1998
Council report addressing the above mentioned subject:
• The report does not address the fact that the Town currently has sufficient criteria in
place for evaluating development applications in the "North Forty". Land use and
design criteria exist in the form of the "Route 85 and Vasona Light Rail Element" and
the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan and Design Standards.
• The distribution list does not include all "North Forty" property owners. An urgency
interim ordinance should not be discussed or considered until all affected property
owners are noticed.
• The General Plan Committee and Town staff encouraged us to file a Planned
Development Application on the North Forty. Now that the Planning Commission
has considered our application, it appears that it is the target for an urgency interim
ordinance.
Sincerely,
William F. Hirsc
President
1540 Parkmoor Avenue
Suite D
San Jose, California 95128
408/938-6716
fax 408/938-6720
ATTACHMENT 4
Town Council Minutes September 8, 1998
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
HEARINGS CONTINUED
FAIRVIEW PLAZA 98/RESIDENTIAL REMODEL/CONT.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Kris Giordano, 80 Fairview Plaza, asked that the garage be repositioned to the rear of the house.
Richard Conrad, 86 Fairview plaza, asked that the correct name for ownership of the property
be reflected on the documents. According to the County Assessor's Office the owner is Sylvia
DeAlmeida. He also asked for a second opinion on the possibility of restoring the original
house. He expressed a concern about the water pressure on this street and the adding of
additional access to this deficient system.
Gary Schloh, 213 Bean Ave., noted that he would save his comments concerning the proposal
until the September 21, 1998 meeting.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, to continue this public hearing to September
21, 1998. Carried unanimously.
DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTH FORTY/COUNCIL POLICY (27.47)
The following person addressed this item:
Bill Hirschman, 1540 Parkmoor Ave., submitted a map to point out the individual holdings in
this area and asked for direction from Council regarding the direction to take on a project in
this locality.
Council affirmed that the Los Gatos Boulevard Standards, or greater standards reflecting quality
development, would be used as the policy standards for development in this area. Council will
look at each project on its own merits and not wait for an overall policy for the future.
TEMPORARY PARKING LOT/SANTA CRUZ AVE S 141 (28.40)
Council Consensus to proceed with the paving of 141 South Santa Cruz Ave. to be used as a
temporary parking lot. That the Town should obtain appropriate permits through Architecture
and Site, move the trailer to the Service Center and proceed with the paving of the Town
property for temporary parking. That staff prepare another report regarding the potential uses
for the anticipated lot including the possibilities and concerns of valet parking.
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING SCHEDULE (29.10)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to amend Town Council/Redevelopment
Agency Meeting Schedule for 1998-99 fiscal year adding a September 28, 1998 Joint Town
Council/Planning Commission Study Session, and adding October 10, 1998 Council Study Session
to conduct a walking tour/site assessment of Town parking lots as part of the parking feasibility
study. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Council reports given this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lubeck adjourned this evening's meeting at 9:43 P.M.
ATTEST: Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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