Item 13 Staff Report Adopt Resolution Approving and Modifying Recommendations Contained in the Final Report of the Commercial Specific Plan Committee43
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: May 16, 1991
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN CQUNrEIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT:
COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: 5/20/91
ITEM NO. /3
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AND MODIFYING RECOMMENDATIONS
CONTAINED IN THE FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution approving and modifying the recommendations of the Commercial Specific Plan
Committee (Attachment 1).
DISCUSSION:
On May 13, 1991, the Council accepted the Final Report of the Commercial Specific Plan Committee. The
Council carefully reviewed the report and revised some of its recommendations. The Council also
established a priority ranking for each implementation measure by either accepting the Committee's priority
ranking or establishing a priority ranking. The Resolution included as Attachment 1 identifies the specific
changes approved by Council. A matrix is included as Attachment 2 which identifies the priority ranking of
each implementation measure.
PREPARED BY: LEE E. B
PLANNING DIRECTOR
LEB:BL:Ikj
5/16/91 4:08 pm
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Attachments: 1. Resolution
2. Priority Ranking Matrix of the Implementation Measures Contained in the
Commercial Specific Plan Committee's Final Report
Distribution: Commercial Specific Plan Committee
Reviewed by:
Attorney Clerk Finance Treasurer
COUNCIL ACTION/ACTION DIRECTED TO:
EXHIBIT A
MODIFICATIONS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
CONTAINED IN THE FINAL REPORT
OF THE COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN COMMITTEE
Section II.C.3. Consider 'Relaxing the current parking regulations relative to mixed use developments.
(Committee priority ranking - 6 high, 3 medium, 1 low)
Section II.C.4. Consider 'Relaxing the current parking regulations relative to desirable uses. (Committee
priority ranking - 6 high, 2 medium, 1 low)
Section II.C.5. Traffic Policy
a. Consider 'Relaxing to allow uses beneficial to the Town.
b. Development should not automatically be festrieted prohibited because commuters
cause the Town's traffic problems.
c. Support nonpeak hour businesses.
d. Pursue and support regional solutions to commute traffic mitigations.
(Committee priority ranking - 5 high, 3 medium, 2 low)
Section II.C.9. Identify the types of projects for which £tfeamline the development process may be
streamlined by allowing staff greater decision making authority without sacrificing public
input or compromising development standards. (Committee priority ranking - 7 high,
2 medium, 1 low)
Section II.C.10.
Develop an optional "concept review process" for major projects and projects that may
be controversial_ A cost recovery fee shall be established for this review. (Committee
priority ranking - 8 high, 2 medium)
Section II.C.15. The Town will work with the Chamber of Commerce to coordinate the efforts of private
sector groups to achieve the goals of this report. (Council priority - 5 medium).
Section II.C.16. Develop different residential design standards for mixed use developments
(residential/commercial) for each Commercial Area where permitted. Consideration
(Council priority - 5 medium)
Section III.A.1.c. To allow intensification of existing commercial properties rises within certain parameters.
Section III.A.2.a. Revise the development review process for nonstreeffront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria that will assure architectural excellence. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee
priority ranking -4 high, 4 medium, 2 low)
Section III.A.2.c.
The Town shall develop a list of uses and design guidelines te-be-allowed for Planned
Developments which allow intensification of use within certain parameters. (Committee
priority ranking - 4 high, 2 medium, 4 low)
Section III.C.2.c. Revise the development review process for nonstreeffront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria that will assure architectural excellence. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee
priority ranking -5 high, 4 medium, 1 low)
Section III.C.2.c. Revise the development review process for nonstreeffront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 6 medium)
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Section III.E.2.b.(2) Revise the development review process for nonstreetfront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 6 medium)
Section III.E.2.c.(2) Encourage planned development for Commercial -Industrial uses
or major research and development facilities if use as a park is not feasible. (Committee
priority ranking - 5 high, 3 medium, 1 low)
Section III.F.2.c. Allow Encourage mixed use development (commercial/residential) through:
(1) Increased lot coverage; and
Section III.F.2.d.
(2) Alternating use of parking
(Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 4 medium, 1 low)
Encourage the renovation of existing single family dwellings by allowing conversion of
use (designate specific parcels) consistent with the Town's policies regarding historic
preservation. (Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 3 medium, 3 low)
Section III.F.2.e. Restrict new residential uses to the second floor. (Council priority - 4 high, 1 medium)
Section III.G.2.c. Encourage the use of Provide mass transit facilities through redevelopment or as part
of development projects. (Committee priority ranking - 3 high, 3 medium, 4 low)
Section III.H.2.a. Adopt a policy statement regarding the property located south of Saratoga Avenue and
east of Highway 17. The policy should indicate the Council's support for future
development on the property of a hotel/conference facility consisting of the following:
(1) Approximately Up4e 300 guest rooms.
(2) A conference facility containing approximately 10,000 square feet of meeting space.
(3) A hotel could be up to three stories tall.
(4) A facility for underground parking.
(Committee priority ranking - 9 high)
Section III.1.2.g.
Develop policies and guidelines for the preservation and upgrading of theatre resources
and the development of other compatible nighttime entertainment businesses (excluding
nightclubs and bars that do not provide food service). (Committee priority ranking - 4
high, 5 medium, 1 low)
Section III.I.2.h. Consider 'Installing parking meters in public parking lots. (Committee priority ranking -
2 high, 5 medium, 3 low)
Section III.I.2.p.
Establish design guidelines that will require the architecture of all new buildings to be
architecturally consistent with the historic character of the downtown in the same manner
as the Earthquake Restoration Committee. (Committee priority ranking - 7 high, 1
medium, 2 low)
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PRIORITY RANKING MATRIX
OF THE IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
CONTAINED IN THE
COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN COMMITTEE'S FINAL REPORT
IMPLEMENTATION
MEASURE HIGH MEDIUM LOW
TOWN -WIDE ISSUES, GOALS AND IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
II. C.1. X
C.2 X
C.3 X
C.4 X
C.5 X
C.6 X
C.7 X
C.8 X
c.9 X
C.10 X
C.11 X
C.12 X
C.13 X
C.14 X
C.15 X
C.16 X
GOALS AND IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES FOR SPECIFIC AREAS
III. A.2.a X
A.2.b X
A.2.c X
KNOWLES DRIVE WEST OF WINCHESTER (AREA 4)
III. B.2.a X
B.2.b X
B.2.c X
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD (AREA 5)
III. C.2.a X
C.2.b X
C.2.c
C.2.d X
C.2.e X
CONTROLLED MANUFACTURING AREAS (AREA 6)
III. D.2.a X
D.2.b
D.2.c
D.2.d
NORTH OF BLOSSOM HILL ROAD (AREA 7)
III. E.2.a.(1) X
E.2.b.(1) X
E.2.b.(2) X
E.2.b.(3) X
E.2.c.(1) X
E.2.c.(2) X
E.2. c. (3) X
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ATTACHMENT 2
IMPLEMENTATION
MEASURE HIGH MEDIUM LOW
NORTH OF ANDREWS STREET (AREA 8)
III. F.2.a X
F.2.b X
F.2.c X
F.2.d X
F.2.e X
F.2.f X
F.2.g X
NORTH OF SARATOGA AVENUE (AREA 9)
III. G.2.a X
G.2.b X
G.2.c X
G.2.d X
G.2.e X
G.2.f X
SARATOGA AVENUE EAST OF HIGHWAY 17 (AREA 10)
III. H.2.a X
H.2.b unranked
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND EAST MAIN STREET (AREA 11)
III. .2.a X
.2.b X
.2.c X
.2.d X
.2.e X
.2.f X
.2.g X
.2.h X
.2. i X
.2.j X
.2.k X
.2.1 X
.2.m X
.2.n X
.2.o X
.2.p X
.2.q X
.2.r X
.2.s X
.2.t X
.2.0 X
SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF ROUTE 85/HIGHWAY 17 INTERCHANGE (AREA 12)
III. J.2.a X
J.2.b X
J.2.c X
J.2.d X
TOTAL 47 30 0
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING AND MODIFYING
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED
IN THE FINAL REPORT
OF THE
COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN COMME11'EE
WHEREAS, the Town Council established the Commercial Specific Plan Committee
to develop a program whereby the business community and the Town can cooperatively
support each other's activities for the benefit of the residents of the Town;
WHEREAS, the Committee carefully developed a program of Issues, Goals and
Implementation Measures for the entire Town as well as each individual commercial area
after receiving extensive input from commercial property and business owners; and
WHEREAS, the Committee's program of Issues, Goals and Implementation Measures
are contained in the document entitled "Final Report - Commercial Specific Plan
Committee" ("Final Report"), dated April 18, 1991;
RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the "Final Report" and modifies
the implementation measures as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, California, held on the day of 1991, by the following vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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Section II.C.3.
Section II.C.4.
Section II.C.5.
Section II.C.9.
Section II.C.10.
Section Il.C.15.
Section II.C.16.
Section IiI.A.1.c.
Section III.A.2.a.
Section III.A.2.c.
Section III.C.2.c.
Section III.C.2.c.
EXHIBIT A
MODIFICATIONS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
CONTAINED IN THE FINAL REPORT
OF THE COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN COMMITTEE
Consider rRelaxing the current parking regulations relative to mixed use developments.
(Committee priority ranking - 6 high, 3 medium, 1 low)
Consider rRelaxing the current parking regulations relative to desirable uses. (Committee
priority ranking - 6 high, 2 medium, 1 low)
Traffic Policy
a. Consider rRelaxing to allow uses beneficial to the Town.
b. Development should not automatically be restricted prohibited because commuters
cause the Town's traffic problems.
c. Support nonpeak hour businesses.
d. Pursue and support regional solutions to commute traffic mitigations.
(Committee priority ranking - 5 high, 3 medium, 2 low)
identify the types of projects for which Streamline the development process may be
streamlined by allowing staff greater decision making authority without sacrificing public
input or compromising development standards. (Committee priority ranking - 7 high,
2 medium, 1 low)
Develop an optional "concept review process" for major projects and projects that may
be controversial_ A cost recovery fee shall be established for this review. (Committee
priority ranking - 8 high, 2 medium)
The Town will work with the Chamber of Commerce to coordinate the efforts of private
sector groups to achieve the goals of this report. (Council priority - 5 medium).
Develop different residential design standards for mixed use developments
(residential/commercial) for each Commercial Area where permitted. Consideration
epee -apace requirements and reduced setbacks. (Council priority - 5 medium)
To allow intensification of existing commercial properties rises within certain parameters.
Revise the development review process for nonstreetfront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria that will assure architectural excellence. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee
priority ranking -4 high, 4 medium, 2 low)
The Town shall develop a list of uses and design guidelines to-be-allewed for Planned
Developments which allow intensification of use within certain parameters. (Committee
priority ranking - 4 high, 2 medium, 4 low)
Revise the development review process for nonstreetfront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria that will assure architectural excellence. (See Section IL C. 1 and 2). (Committee
priority ranking -5 high, 4 medium, 1 low)
Revise the development review process for nonstreetfront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 6 medium)
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Section III.E.2.b.(2) Revise the development review process for nonsireetfront exterior improvements to
existing buildings to allow approval by staff subject to compliance with specific design
criteria. (See Section II. C. 1 and 2). (Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 6 medium)
Section III.E.2.c.(2) Encourage planned development for Commercial -Industrial uses1,4g19-deftsitr residential
or major research and development facilities if use as a park is not feasible. (Committee
priority ranking - 5 high, 3 medium, 1 low)
Section III.F.2.c.
Section III.F.2.d.
Allow Encourage mixed use development (commercial/residential) through:
(1) Increased lot coverage; and
(2) Alternating use of parking
(Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 4 medium, 1 low)
Encourage the renovation of existing single family dwellings by allowing conversion of
use (designate specific parcels) consistent with the Town's policies regarding historic
preservation. (Committee priority ranking - 4 high, 3 medium, 3 low)
Section III,F.2.e. Restrict new residential uses to the second floor. (Council priority- 4 high, 1 medium)
Section III.G.2.c. Encourage the use of Provide mass transit facilities through redevelopment or as part
of development projects. (Committee priority ranking - 3 high, 3 medium, 4 low)
Section III.H.2.a. Adopt a policy statement regarding the property located south of Saratoga Avenue and
east of Highway 17. The policy should indicate the Council's support for future
development on the property of a hotel/conference facility consisting of the following:
Section III.1.2.g.
(1) Approximately trio 300 guest rooms.
(2) A conference facility containing approximately 10,000 square feet of meeting space.
(3) A hotel could be up to three stories tall.
(4) A facility for underground parking.
(Committee priority ranking - 9 high)
Develop policies and guidelines for the preservation and upgrading of theatre resources
and the development of other compatible nighttime entertainment businesses (excluding
nightclubs and bars that do not provide food service). (Committee priority ranking - 4
high, 5 medium, 1 low)
Section III.1.2.h. Considerinstalling parking meters in public parking lots. (Committee priority ranking -
2 high, 5 medium, 3 low)
Section III.1.2.p.
Establish design guidelines that will require the architecture of all new buildings to be
architecturally consistent with the historic character of the downtown in the same manner
as the Earthquake Restoration Committee. (Committee priority ranking - 7 high, 1
medium, 2 low)
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RESOLUTION 1991-95
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING AND MODIFYING
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED
IN THE FINAL REPORT
OF THE
COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN COMMI'1'lEE
WHEREAS, the Town Council established the Commercial Specific Plan Committee
to develop a program whereby the business community and the Town can cooperatively
support each other's activities for the benefit of the residents of the Town;
WHEREAS, the Committee carefully developed a program of Issues, Goals and
Implementation Measures for the entire Town as well as each individual commercial area
after receiving extensive input from commercial property and business owners; and
WHEREAS, the Committee's program of Issues, Goals and Implementation Measures
are contained in the document entitled "Final Report - Commercial Specific Plan
Committee" ("Final Report"), dated April 18, 1991;
RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby approves the "Final Report" and modifies
the implementation measures as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, California, held on the 20th day of May, 1991, by the following vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Eric D. Carlson and Mayor
Brent N. Ventura
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED: /s/ Brent N. Ventura
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Al"I'EST:
/s/ Marian V. Cosgrove
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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Los Gatos. Ca,ifor ::;a
8805 PROJECT/PARKING/LOT 4/GRAYS LANE 20/BRIAN KANGAS FOULK/AGREEMENT
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council appropriate 512,000.00 from
the Downtown Parking Assessment District fund for revisions to the Parking Lot 4, garage plans
and specifications by consultant Brian Kangas Foulk. Carried unanimously.
COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN COMMITTEE/MODIFICATIONS TO FINAL REPORT
RESOLUTION 1991-95
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-95
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING AND MODIFY'!\G
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMERCIAL
SPECIFIC PLAN COMMITTEE, Carried unanimously.
SHANINON ROAD 14615/TRACT 8400/SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS/HABIB AZAR
FINAL MAP AND AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1991-96 Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1991 9b
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING FINAL \LAP OF
TRACT NO. 8400, Carried unanimously.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION/COMMENDATIONS/RESOLUTIONS 1991-97 TO 1991-105
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolutions 1991-97
through 1991-105 entitled, RESOLUTIONS OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMENDING:
KRISTEN FISH KARIM KA
ADAM BROWN
KIM KOLERUS KRISTEN SWAN MARC HOTTENDORF
ERIC WOLF
SCOTT BURNS
PATRICIA ERNSTROM
Which commends the Youth Advisory Commissioners for their service on the 1990-91
Commission. Carried unanimously.
SCULPTURE/ZIEMELIS/LOAN AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1991-106
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, F THEdTOYWN Blanton,Lthat
Council adopt
CCE TINGs Aution SCULg91-106
PTURE
entitled, RESOLUTION OF
FROM ERIC ZIEMELIS AS A LOAN, Carried unanimously.
SANTA CRUZ 227/HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY/GRIFFITHS/RESOLUTION 1991-107
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-107
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING APPEAL OF
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING SERVICES' DECISION TO REOUIRE PRIMARY ENTRANCE
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES, which incorporates the Council findings and decision at its
meeting of May 6, 1991. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin voted no.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS/ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT/RESOLUTION 1991-108
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-108
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AFFECTING
MEASUREMENT OF THE HEIGHT OF 99 ILD aNried, whbytch a vote oincorpf 4 oratayes.es e CounciMayorl Ventura
ings
and decision at its meeting of May 6,
abstained.
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