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Minutes - 05-22-13 - PCPlanning Commission Minutes Page 1 May 22, 2013 TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTION MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 110 E. MAIN STREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 ROLL CALL Present: Chair Charles Erekson, Vice Chair Margaret Smith, Commissioner John Bourgeois, Commissioner Kendra Burch, Commissioner Thomas O'Donnell, Commissioner Joanne Talesfore, and Commissioner Marico Sayoc. Absent: None Others: Town Attorney Judith Propp, Principal Planner Joel Paulson, and Recording Secretary Linda Rowlett. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Thomas O'Donnell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 8, 2013 Motion by Commissioner Joanne Talesfore and seconded by Commissioner John Bourgeois to approve meeting minutes of May 8, 2013. Motion carried 7-0. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE REQUESTED CONTINUANCES - NONE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS General Plan Committee -- Commissioner John Bourgeois reported that the committee met earlier this afternoon and reviewed preliminary traffic generation and school information for potential AHOZ (Affordable Housing Overlay Zone) sites. The committee received public comment and no action was taken. Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 May 22, 2013 Historic Preservation Committee -- Commissioner Kendra Burch reported that the committee met earlier this afternoon and recommended approval of Architecture and Site applications for exterior modifications at 16 Clifton Avenue and 381 Pennsylvania Avenue. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUDIENCE) - NONE CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 234 & 236 Los Gatos Boulevard - Zone Change Application Z-13-001. Requesting approval to rezone two properties from O to R-1D. APNs 532-37-060 and -081. PROPERTY OWNER: Gerry Parker & Reg Lormon. APPLICANT: Tony Jeans/THIS Design. PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Savage. Chair Charles Erekson opened the public hearing. Michael Black, Applicant, commented that he does not have anything to add to the staff report and that he is available to answer any questions. Commissioner Marico Sayoc  Asked if the zone change is for single family homes.  Asked if multi-family was ever considered. Michael Black  Commented that the plan is to keep the lots the same and build two single family detached homes.  Commented that multi-family was discussed with staff and it was determined that two single family detached homes was the best choice. Chair Charles Erekson closed the public input portion of the hearing and returned to the Commission for deliberations. Commissioner Marico Sayoc  Asked about the lot sizes in the surrounding area. Principal Planner Joel Paulson  Commented that the lot sizes for the homes in the surrounding area are not available, but some of the homes appear to be single family homes that have been divided into multi-family uses. The parking and access for a multi-family project on these lots would be challenging.  Commented that there is currently a shared access with an easement for the two office buildings. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 May 22, 2013 Vice Chair Margaret Smith  Asked about any storm drainage issues on the property. Principal Planner Joel Paulson  Commented that staff is not aware of any drainage issues on the properties. Commissioner Joanne Talesfore  Asked if there will be a shared driveway between the two homes. Principal Planner Joel Paulson  Commented that there is the possibility that the driveway may be shared, but the actual configuration will be determined at the time of the Architecture and Site application. Motion by Commissioner Thomas O'Donnell and seconded by Commissioner John Bourgeois to recommend approval to the Town Council of Zone Change Application Z-13-001 subject to the conditions as noted in Exhibit 4 (Draft Ordinance) of the staff report dated May 22, 2013. The required findings were made as noted in Exhibit 2 of staff report dated May 22, 2013. Commissioner John Bourgeois  Commented that it is a straight forward zone change application that will be beneficial and more consistent with the neighborhood. Motion carried 7-0. NEW OTHER BUSINESS 2. Report from Director of Community Development a. Principal Planner Joel Paulson reported that the Development Review Committee met on May 14 and approved Architecture & Site applications for 14403 Oka Lane and 114 S. Santa Cruz Avenue. b. Principal Planner Joel Paulson reported that the Town Council reviewed the Albright Way application on May 20. It was not possible to hear all of the public testimony at that meeting so the item was continued to June 3. c. Principal Planner Joel Paulson reported that effective June 24, Parks and Public Works Director/Acting Community Development Director Todd Capurso has taken a position with the City of Campbell as Director of Parks and Public Works. Principal Planner Joel Paulson reported that effective June 10, Sandy Baily has been appointed Community Development Director for the Town. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 May 22, 2013 Principal Planner Joel Paulson reported that effective June 24, Bob Kass will be interim Parks and Public Works Director for the Town. Mr. Kass was formerly the Parks and Public Works Director for the City of Campbell. 3. Commission Matters - None ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, May 22, 2013 ___________________________________________ Charles Erekson, Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ATTEST: _____________________________ Joel Paulson Principal Planner