03 Staff Report - Accept Staff Recommendations on County ReferralsMEETING DATE: 9/17/01
ITEM NO.
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE:
TO: MAYOR AND TO /COUNCIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGE
SUBJECT:
September 13, 2001
ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS ON COUNTY REFERRALS
REFERRAL
NUMBER LOCATION APPLICANT REQUEST RECOMMENDATION
A. Projects Outside Urban Service Area:
7843 Frontage Rd -Hwy 17 McDougal Building Site See below
Grading
At the Town's request, the County has referred the above referenced application to the Town for
comment. The request is for building site and grading approval for two parcels adjacent to the
California Division of Forestry (CDF) fire station site near Lexington Reservoir on Highway 17. An
application for a subdivision and lot line adjustment were approved by the County for the two subject
sites and the fire station site. This approval resulted in the helicopter pad, used by the CDF, to be
located on one of the subject sites proposed for residential development. The property owner of the
CDF site has been in contact with the County to discuss the installation of a helicopter pad (see attached
letter). The County informed the property owner that they had been in contact with CDF and that it
appeared that the helicopter pad would be for private use. The County further stated that establishment
of a private recreational helicopter pad would require a Use Permit and Architecture and Site approval
and that a minimum lot size of 15 acres was required (which is not available).
Town staff has informed the County that they are very concerned with the loss of the helicopter pad
and that the availability of this pad to assist firefighting in the hillsides is a critical need to the
community. In addition, staff expressed concern that due to the proximity of the proposed residences
PREPARED BY: BUD N. LORTZ
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Reviewed by: ( . Attorney Clerk Finance Community Development
Revised: 9/ 13 /01 11:04 AM
Reformatted: 5/23/01
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: COUNTY REFERRALS
September 13, 2001
to the CDF site, the possibility of installing a new helicopter pad for CDF may be impacted. Town
staff strongly encouraged that the County seriously consider the impacts of approving residential uses
near the CDF fire station. In addition, staff encouraged the County to work with CDF and Brian
Hinman (owner of the CDF fire station site) to find a way to allow a helicopter pad to remain at the
CDF site which would be a benefit to both Town and County residents.
Additional comments from Council will be forwarded to the County.
B. Projects Inside Urban Service Area:
None
C. Status of Previous Applications:
None
Distribution:
Mr. Mike Lopez, Acting Land Development Coordinator, Central Permit Office, County Government
Center, East Wing, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110
McDougal Brothers Investments, PO Box 518, Creswell, Oregon 27426
Peabody Engineering, 1700 Alhambra Blvd, Suite 102, Sacramento, CA 95816
Brian Hinman, 37 Broadway, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Town Council Minutes September 17, 2001
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
STORM WATER SYSTEM/PROTECTION SERVICES/RESOLUTION 2001-102 (10.40)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 2001-102 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY CENTRAL
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, CITY OF SARATOGA, AND
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO PROVIDE STORM WATER PROTECTION SERVICES.
Carried unanimously.
FRANCIS OAKS 15491/NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE/RESOLUTION 2001-103 (11.15)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 2001-103 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE HR-1. Carried unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (00.28)
General Comments on Town Government:
Ray Davis, resident, asked that Council consider the type of street trees that are planted, the placement
of public restrooms in the Plaza Park, and the evaluation of the Town Attorney.
Notification Policy:
John Spaur, 1913 Los Gatos -Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95124, noted his lack of notification of the
study session concerning the Town Plaza. He asked that Council establish a policy of notification for
all boards and commissions.
Firefighters Fundraiser:
Art Marshall, 2738 Forbes Ave, representing the Santa Clara County Firefighters, spoke of honoring
the many killed and injured in the New York bombing. He explained how his volunteers raised $36,000
at the Farmers' Market on Sunday. His presentation was uplifting and inspiring.
COUNTY REFERRALS (03.47)
The following people spoke to this issue:
Kathy Ballard, 18051 Idylwild Road, spoke of the dire need of the heliport due to extreme volnrability
to fire hazards in the mountains. The immediate response of the helicopters and the close proximity
of water, equal a far safer environment for the residents of the mountains
Ray Davis, resident, asked that Council address the safety concerns of fire in the hillsides.
Brian Hinman, 37 Broadway, spoke of the confusion concerning this property and the need for
Council's support. He spoke of the need of preservation for his land.
John Ferreira, 507 7th Street, San Juan Bautista, spoke of the firemen who attend these fires. He
explained that they could still address the fires in the mountains from another location but they certainly
would not have been as effective during prior emergencies if they had been located further away.
Council consensus that some strong action will come from the Town addressing the need to retain this
heliport in full working order for any emergency that might arise in Los Gatos and the mountains.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council accept the report concerning County
Referrals:
NUMBER LOCATION APPLICATION REQUEST RECOMMENDATION
7843 Frontage Road -Hwy 17 McDougal Building Site Grading Additional comments
from Council will be
forwarded to County
Carried unanimously.
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