10-09-2024 - PC Minutes (PDF)
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Planning Commission of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Steve Raspe, Vice Chair Emily Thomas, Commissioner Jeffrey Barnett,
Commissioner Susan Burnett, and Commissioner Melanie Hanssen
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
Chair Raspe announced that Sean Mullin had been selected as the Town’s new Planning
Manager.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – July 24, 2024
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Barnett to approve adoption of the Consent
Calendar. Seconded by Commissioner Hanssen.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0 with Commissioner Burnett abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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OTHER BUSINESS
2. Revised Sign Ordinance, Town Code Amendment
Town Code Amendment Application A-24-004
Project Location: Town Wide
Applicant: Town of Los Gatos
Consider and make a recommendation to the Town Council on adoption of the Draft
Revised Sign Ordinance.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
None.
Closed Public Comment.
Commissioners discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Thomas to recommend Town Council adoption of
the Draft Revised Sign Ordinance as outlined in Exhibit 2 and with
changes highlighted in Exhibit 1. Seconded by Commissioner Hanssen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
REPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
• The Town Council met August 6, 2024, and directed staff to prepare an RFP for the
development of additional objective design standards related to high -quality building
design, architectural style, and height transitions. That RFP has been released and has a
closing date of October 27, 2024.
• Town staff continues to work on the implementation programs included in the Housing
Element and anticipates several items, including changes to Town Code, will be
forwarded to the Planning Commission at upcoming meetings.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMISSION MATTERS
Historic Preservation Committee
Commissioner Barnett
- The HPC met September 12, 2024, to consider six items:
o 145 Tait Avenue – Proposal for a second story addition. The Committee continued
the item.
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o 15116 Blossom Hill Road – The Committee approved removal of the property from
the Historic Resources Inventory.
o 134 Hernandez Avenue – Proposal for a second story addition. The Committee
recommended approval with direction.
o 14344 La Rinconada Drive – Preliminary review of construction of an addition and
exterior alterations. The Committee provided feedback to the applicant.
o 311 Johnson Avenue – Preliminary review of a second story addition. The
Committee provided feedback to the applicant.
o 128 University Avenue – Item was withdrawn at the applicant’s request and not
discussed.
- The HPC met September 25, 2024, to consider four items:
o 200 Hernandez Avenue – Item was continued at the request of the applicant.
o 14340 Browns Lane – The Committee recommended removal from the Historic
Resources Inventory.
o 228 Bachman – The Committee recommended the site to remain as a contributor to
the Historic District.
o 145 Tait Avenue – The Committee denied a request for recommendation of holding
the Committee’s September 11, 2024, action to continue the item with direction to
the applicant.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
October 9, 2024 meeting as approved by the
Planning Commission.
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/s/ Vicki Blandin
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