Item 6 - Staff Report with Exhibits 1 through 8.4 Tait Avenue
PREPARED BY: Sean Mullin, AICP
Planning Manager
Reviewed by: Community Development Director and Town Attorney
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 406-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/10/2025
ITEM NO: 6
DATE: December 5, 2025
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider a Request for Approval for a Zone Change from C-2:LHP (Central
Business District with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) to
R-1D:LHP (Single-Family Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic
Preservation Overlay) and a General Plan Amendment to Change the Land
Use Designation from Central Business District to Medium Density
Residential, for Property Located at 4 Tait Avenue. APN: 510-44-054.
Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061
(b)(3). Zone Change Application Z-25-002 and General Plan Amendment
Application GP-25-002. Property Owner/Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.
Project Planner: Sean Mullin.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider a request for approval for a zone change from C-2:LHP (Central Business District with a
Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) to R-1D:LHP (Single-Family Residential Downtown
with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) and a General Plan Amendment to change
the Land Use Designation from Central Business District to Medium Density Residential, for
property located at 4 Tait Avenue.
PROJECT DATA:
General Plan Designation: Central Business District
Zoning Designation: C-2:LHP (Central Business District with a Landmark and
Historic Preservation Overlay)
Applicable Plans & Standards: General Plan, Town Code
Parcel Size: 0.27 Acres
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SUBJECT: 4 Tait Avenue/Z-25-002 and GP-25-002
DATE: December 5, 2025
CEQA:
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061 (b)(3), in that it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendments to the Town Code and
General Plan will have a significant effect on the environment, because the project does not
include any modification that would affect the historic significance of the building.
FINDINGS:
▪ As required, pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, there is no possibility that this project will have a significant
impact on the environment; therefore, the project is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061 (b)(3).
▪ As required by the General Plan, the proposed zone change is consistent with the General
Plan and its Elements in that the proposed zoning is consistent with the proposed General
Plan designation.
▪ As required by the General Plan, the General Plan amendment is internally consistent with
the existing goals and policies of the General Plan and its corresponding elements.
ACTION:
The Planning Commission will provide a recommendation to the Town Council who will render
the final decision on the proposal.
BACKGROUND:
The subject parcel is owned by the Town and located at the northeast corner of Tait Avenue
and West Main Street in the Broadway Historic District (Exhibit 1). The property is developed
with an approximately 2,525-square foot primary building and an ancillary outbuilding originally
constructed as a fire station and later used as a museum. The museum use was discontinued
several years ago. The primary building and outbuilding are currently unoccupied.
Surrounding Area
Existing Land Use General Plan Zoning
North Residential Medium Density Residential R-1D
East Commercial Medium Density Residential and
Central Business District
R-1D and C-2
South Residential Medium Density Residential R-1D:LHP
West Residential Medium Density Residential R-1D
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SUBJECT: 4 Tait Avenue/Z-25-002 and GP-25-002
DATE: December 5, 2025
On August 4, 2020, the Town Council authorized the Town Manager to execute a long-term
lease agreement with Tait Firehouse LLC for the subject property. The agreement allowed the
property to remain in Town control, maintained the historic value of the property, required no
monetary resources from the Town, and provided a potential annual revenue stream to the
Town.
On April 20, 2021, the Town Council introduced an ordinance to rezone the property from
R-1D:LHP (Single-Family Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation
Overlay) to C-2:LHP (Central Business District with a Landmark and Historic Preservation
Overlay) and adopted a resolution approving a General Plan amendment to change the land use
designation from Medium Density Residential to Central Business District (Exhibits 2 and 3).
These changes were requested by the applicant at the time to allow the tenants of the building
to lease the existing building for commercial uses. To date, a viable commercial tenant for the
space has not been secured and the property remains unoccupied.
On January 21, 2025, the Council adopted a resolution declaring the property to be exempt
surplus land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act [Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B)] and
authorizing the Town Manager to pursue disposal of the property (Exhibit 4).
On October, 7, 2025, the Council approved an agreement for brokerage services for the
disposition of the property.
Given the challenges experienced in trying to secure a viable commercial tenant for the
property, the Town now seeks to return to the residential designation of the property by
changing the zoning from C-2:LHP to R-1D:LHP, and a General Plan amendment to change the
Land Use designation from Central Business District to Medium Density Residential.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A. Location and Surrounding Neighborhood
The subject parcel is located at the northeast corner of Tait Avenue and West Main Street in
the Broadway Historic District (Exhibit 1). The property is developed with an approximately
2,525-square foot primary building, constructed in 1927, originally built as a fire station and
later used as a museum. An accessory building is located in the northeast corner of the
property. The museum use was discontinued several years ago. The primary building and
accessory building are currently unoccupied.
The subject parcel is surrounded by parcels with a Medium Density Residential General Plan
Land Use designation and R-1D:LHP zoning designation to the north, south, and west
(Exhibit 1). The parcel to the east has a Central Business District Land Use designation and
C-2 zoning designation.
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SUBJECT: 4 Tait Avenue/Z-25-002 and GP-25-002
DATE: December 5, 2025
B. Project Summary
The Town seeks to return to the residential designation of the property by changing the
zoning from C-2:LHP to R-1D:LHP and a General Plan amendment to change the Land Use
designation from Central Business District to Medium Density Residential.
DISCUSSION:
A. Zoning
The Town is proposing a zone change from C-2:LHP (Central Business District with a
Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) to R-1D:LHP (Single-Family Residential
Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay). The proposed zoning would
be consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation if the proposed General Plan
amendment is approved. Permitted uses in the R-1D or multiple-family residential
downtown zone include single- and two-family dwellings provided that there is not more
than one principal residential structure on a lot, family daycare homes, and small-family
residential care facilities. The subject parcel is bound by parcels with a R-1D zoning
designation to the north and west (Exhibit 1). The parcel south has a R-1D:LHP zoning
designation and the parcel to the east has a C-2 zoning designation
The proposed zone change would not affect the existing Landmark and Historic Preservation
Overlay (LHP).
B. General Plan Land Use Designations
The Town is proposing a General Plan amendment to change the Land Use designation from
Central Business District to Medium Density Residential. The Medium Density Residential
designation (5 -12 dwelling units per acre) would be consistent with the proposed R-1D
zoning and provides for multiple-family residential, duplex, and/or small single-family
homes.
The subject parcel is bound by parcels with a Medium Density Residential designation to the
north, south, and west. The parcel to the east has a Central Business District General Plan
Land Use designation.
C. General Plan Goals/Policies/Strategies
Applicable General Plan goals and policies that should be used to evaluate the proposed
General Plan amendment and zone change applications for this site include, but are not
limited to:
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SUBJECT: 4 Tait Avenue/Z-25-002 and GP-25-002
DATE: December 5, 2025
Land Use Goals
▪ LU-1 To preserve, promote, and protect the existing small-town character and
quality of life within Los Gatos.
▪ LU-6 To preserve and enhance the existing character and sense of place in
residential neighborhoods.
Land Use Policies
▪ LU-1.4 Infill projects shall be designed in context with the neighborhood and
surrounding zoning with respect to the existing scale and character of
surrounding structures, and should blend rather than compete with the
established character of the area.
▪ LU-6.1 Protect existing residential areas from the impacts of nonresidential
development.
▪ LU-6.3 Protect existing residential areas from adjacent nonresidential uses by
assuring that buffers are developed and maintained.
▪ LU-6.4 Prohibit uses that may lead to the deterioration of residential neighborhoods,
or adversely impact the public safety or the residential character of a
residential neighborhood.
▪ LU-6.5 The type, density, and intensity of new land use shall be consistent with that
of the immediate neighborhood.
Community Design Goals
▪ CD-6 To promote and protect the physical and other distinctive qualities of
residential neighborhoods.
▪ CD-10 To maintain the historic character of the Downtown.
▪ CD-12 To preserve significant historic and architectural features within the Town.
▪ CD-13 To support and encourage thoughtful rehabilitation or reuse of historic
structures.
Community Design Policies
▪ CD-6.1 Reduce the visual impact of new construction and/or remodels on the Town
and its neighborhoods.
▪ CD-10.1 Encourage the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, reuse, and
maintenance of existing buildings Downtown.
▪ CD-12.1 Avoid demolishing historic buildings, unless the Planning Commission finds,
based on substantial evidence, that there is no feasible means to ensure the
preservation of the structure.
▪ CD-12.2 Encourage the preservation, maintenance, and adaptive reuse of existing
residential, commercial, or public buildings.
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SUBJECT: 4 Tait Avenue/Z-25-002 and GP-25-002
DATE: December 5, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
A project identification sign was installed on site consistent with Town policy and written notice
was sent to property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the property. At the time of this
report’s preparation, the Town has not received any public comment.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061 (b)(3), in that it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendments to the Town Code and
General Plan will have a significant effect on the environment, because the project does not
include any modification that would affect the historical significance of the building.
CONCLUSION:
A. Summary
The Town seeks to return to the residential designation of the property by changing the
zoning from C-2:LHP to R-1D:LHP and a General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use
designation from Central Business District to Medium Density Residential. The proposed
zone change and General Plan amendment would be consistent with the existing pattern of
zones and land uses adjacent to downtown (Exhibit 1). Additionally, reuse of the existing
historic structure is supported by the General Plan goals and policies.
B. Recommendation
Based on the analysis above, staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the
existing and proposed zoning and General Plan Land Use designation and forward a
recommendation for approval of the amendments to the Town Council. If the Planning
Commission finds merit with the proposed amendments, it should:
1. Make the required finding that there is no possibility that this project will have a
significant impact on the environment; therefore, the project is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061 (b)(3) (Exhibit 2);
2. Make the required finding that the proposed zone change is consistent with the General
Plan and its Elements in that the proposed zoning is consistent with the proposed
General Plan Land Use designation (Exhibit 2);
3. Make the required finding that the General Plan amendment is internally consistent
with the existing goals and policies of the General Plan and its Elements (Exhibit 2); and
4. Forward a recommendation of approval of Zone Change Application Z-25-002 General
Plan Amendment Application GP-25-002 and to the Town Council.
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SUBJECT: 4 Tait Avenue/Z-25-002 and GP-25-002
DATE: December 5, 2025
C. Alternatives
Alternatively, the Planning Commission can:
1. Continue the matter to a date certain with specific direction;
2. Provide a recommendation for approval with modifications to the Town Council; or
3. Provide a recommendation for denial to the Town Council providing findings for denial.
EXHIBITS:
1. Location Maps (showing existing and proposed General Plan Land Use designations and
Zoning)
2. Ordinance 2317
3. Resolution 2021-009
4. Resolution 2025-002
5. Draft Required Findings
6. Draft Ordinance for the Zone Change, with Exhibit A
7. Draft Resolution for the General Plan Amendment, with Exhibit A
8. Property Plans
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ORDINANCE 2317
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
FROM R-1D:LHP (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN WITH A LANDMARK
AND HISTORIC PROPERTY OVERLAY)
TO C-2:LHP (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH A LANDMARK AND HISTORIC
PROPERTY OVERLAY)
FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 TAIT AVENUE
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DO
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1
The Town Code of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to change the zoning of the
property at 4 Tait Avenue (Santa Clara County Assessor Parcel Number 510-44-054) as shown
on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is part of this Ordinance, from R-1D:LHP (Single -
Family Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Property Overlay) to C-2:LHP
Central Business District with a Landmark and Historic Property Overlay).
SECTION II
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos on the 20th day of April 2021, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the
Town of Los Gatos at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on the
4th day of May 2021. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted. In lieu of
publication of the full text of the ordinance within fifteen (15) days after its passage a summary
of the ordinance may be published at least five (5) days prior to and fifteen (15) days after
adoption by the Town Council and a certified copy shall be posted in the office of the Town
Clerk, pursuant to GC 36933(c)(1).
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes, Rob Rennie, Mayor Marico Sayoc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Maria Ristow
SIGNED:
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MAYOR OF T}IE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE:
ATTEST:
TOWN CLER OF HE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
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Change of the zoning map amending the Town Zoning Ordinance.
Zone Change From: R-1D:LHP To: C-2:LHP
Forwarded by Planning Commission Date:
Approved by Town Council Date: Ord:
Clerk Administrator Mayor
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION 2021-009
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR A PROPERTY AT 4 TAIT AVENUE
WHEREAS, the applicant requests approval to change the General Plan Land Use
designation from Medium Density Residential to Central Business District on property located
at 4 Tait Avenue (Santa Clara County Assessor Parcel Number 510-44-054); and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Committee at its meeting of January 13, 2021,
recommended that the General Plan Land Use designation be changed from Medium Density
Residential to Central Business District as that designation is consistent with the Land Use
designations of neighboring properties and consistent with the proposed use of the property;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the General Plan
amendment at its regularly noticed public hearing on February 24, 2021; and
WHEREAS, this matter was regularly noticed in conformance with State and Town law
and came before the Town Council for public hearing on April 20, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council accepted the report of the Planning Commission's
recommendation of approval for the proposed General Plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds as follows:
A. The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061(b)(3), in
that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed
amendments to the General Plan and Town Code will have a significant effect on the
environment, because the project does not include any modification that would
affect the historical significance of the building; and
B. The General Plan amendment is internally consistent with the existing goals and
policies of the General Plan and its corresponding Elements; and
C. That all proceedings have been conducted in compliance with the provisions of
Government Code Section 65350 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council considered all facts and information related to a request to
change the General Plan Land Use designation for the property at 4 Tait Avenue from Medium
Density Residential to Central Business District as shown on Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby changes the General
Plan Land Use designation for property at 4 Tait Avenue as shown on Exhibit A, from Medium
Density Residential to Central Business District.
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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 April, 2021, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes, Rob Rennie, Mayor Marico Sayoc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Maria Ristow
ATTEST:
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TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, ` ALI ORNIA
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Resolution 2021-009 April 20, 2021
RESOLUTION 2025-002
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS,
CALIFORNIA DECLARING CERTAIN TOWN -OWNED PROPERTY AT 4 TAIT
AVENUE AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO SECTION 54221(f)(1)(B)
OF THE STATE SURPLUS LAND ACT
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos ("Town") owns that certain approximately 12,234
square foot (0.28 acre) real property located at 4 Tait Avenue, Los Gatos, designated as APN:
510-44-054 ("Property") which is improved with an approximately 2,525 square foot building
Building") and ancillary outbuilding originally constructed as a fire station and later used as a
museum; and
WHEREAS, the Town has caused an appraisal of the Property to be completed to
establish its fair market value. The appraisal establishes that the Property's highest and best
use is for residential purposes, and the fair market appraised value is between $2.9 and $3.06
Million, depending on whether the Property can be split into two lots; and
WHEREAS, the museum use was discontinued and the Building closed several years ago,
and since that time the Property has been unoccupied and is no longer needed for Town's use;
and
WHEREAS, the Town has determined it is in the Town's best interest to sell the
Property, subject to a requirement that the Building's facade be preserved and maintained in a
manner substantially consistent with its current condition and design; and
WHEREAS, the State Surplus Land Act, Government Code sections 54220 et seq. ("Act"),
applies when a local agency disposes of land that is surplus and not necessary for the agency's
use; and
WHEREAS, the Act requires local agencies to declare land as "surplus land" or "exempt
surplus land" prior to disposition; and
WHEREAS, the Act identifies land that is less than one-half acre or 21,780 square feet
and not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency that is used for open -space or low -
and moderate -income housing purposes as "Exempt Surplus Land" [Gov. Code Section
54221(f)(1)(B)]; and
WHEREAS, the Property is less than 21,780 square feet and not contiguous to land
owned by a state or local agency that is used for open -space or low- and moderate -income
housing purposes, exempting the transfer of the Property from the Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Surplus Land Act Guidelines issued by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD"), any determination by a local
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agency that its lands are exempt from the Surplus Land Act must be provided to HCD for its
review at least 30 days prior to disposition.
NOW THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals
The recitals above are hereby incorporated and adopted as the findings of the Town
Council.
Section 2. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Adoption of this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section
15378, as it does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the
environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Section 3. Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land
A. Based on the foregoing recitals, the public interest is for the Property to be offered for
sale in accordance with applicable law.
B. The Town Council hereby declares that the Property is not necessary for the Town's use,
and is exempt from the Act pursuant to California Government Code section
54221(f)(1)(B).
C. Pursuant to California Government Code section 54222.3, the Act shall not apply to the
disposition of the Property.
Section 4. Actions; Authorizations
A. The Town Manager is authorized to undertake efforts to sell the Property to a purchaser
at a sales price not less than the Property's fair market value, subject to a requirement
that the purchaser and its successors and assigns commit to preserve and maintain the
Building's facade in a manner substantially consistent with its current design and
condition, and to present the Town Manager's recommendation to the Town Council for
consideration.
B. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to submit a copy of this Resolution to
HCD in accordance with the Surplus Land Act Guidelines.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos held
on the 21g day of January 2025, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Rob Rennie, Rob Moore, Mary Badame, Mayor Matthew Eludes
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: Maria Ristow
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OtJTHt OWN OF1OS GATOS
LOS GAibS;QALIFORNIA
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PLANNING COMMISSION – December 10, 2025
REQUIRED FINDINGS 4 Tait Avenue Zone Change Application Z-25-002 General Plan Amendment Application GP-25-002
Consider a Request for Approval for a Zone Change from C-2:LHP (Central Business
District with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) to R-1D:LHP (Single-
Family Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay)
and a General Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Designation from Central
Business District to Medium Density Residential. APN: 510-44-054. Categorically
Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061 (b)(3). Property Owner/Applicant: Town of Los Gatos
FINDINGS:
Required finding for CEQA:
That there is no possibility that this project will have a significant impact on the
environment; therefore, the project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality
Act, Section 15061 (b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that the proposed amendments to the Town Code and General Plan will have a significant
effect on the environment, because the project does not include any modification that
would affect the historical significance of the building.
Required consistency with the Town’s General Plan:
That the proposed Zone Change is consistent with the General Plan and its Elements in that
the proposed zoning is consistent with the proposed General Plan Land Use designation.
That the General Plan amendment is internally consistent with the existing goals and
policies of the General Plan and its corresponding Elements.
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DRAFT ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
FROM C-2:LHP (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH A LANDMARK AND HISTORIC
PRESERVATION OVERLAY)
TO R-1D:LHP (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN WITH A LANDMARK AND
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY)
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 TAIT AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the applicant requests approval to change the zoning from C-2:LHP (Central
Business District with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) to R-1D:LHP (Single-Family
Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) on property located
at 4 Tait Avenue (Santa Clara County Assessor Parcel Number 510-44-054); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zone change at its
regularly noticed public hearing on December 10, 2025, finding that the R-1D:LHP (Single-
Family Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) zoning is
consistent with the zoning of neighboring properties and consistent with the proposed use of
the property; and
WHEREAS, this matter was regularly noticed in conformance with State and Town law
and came before the Town Council for public hearing on ______________, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council accepted the report of the Planning Commission’s
recommendation of approval for the proposed General Plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council considered all facts and information related to a request
to change the zoning designation for the property at 4 Tait Avenue from C-2:LHP (Central
Business District with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) to R-1D:LHP (Single-Family
Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) as shown on
Exhibit A.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Legislative Findings.
A. With regard to CEQA, there is no possibility that this project will have a significant impact on
the environment; therefore, the project is not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act, Section 15061 (b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the proposed amendments to the General Plan and Town Code will have a
significant effect on the environment, because the project does not include any
modification that would affect the historical significance of the building.
B. With regard to required consistency with the Town’s General Plan, the zone change is
consistent with the General Plan and its Elements, including but not limited to Goals LU-1,
LU-6, CD-6, CD-10, CD-12, and CD-13, and Policies LU-1.4, LU-6.1, LU-6.3, LU-6.4, LU-6.5, CD-
6.1, CD-10.1, CD-12.1, and CD-12.2.
SECTION I. Zone Change.
The Town Code of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to change the zoning of the
property at 4 Tait Avenue (Santa Clara County Assessor Parcel Number 510-44-054) as shown
on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is part of this Ordinance, from C-2:LHP (Central
Business District with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) to R-1D:LHP (Single-Family
Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay).
SECTION III. Severability.
In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction holds any Section, subsection,
paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase in this Ordinance unconstitutional, preempted, or
otherwise invalid, the invalid portion shall be severed from this Ordinance and shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The Town hereby declares that it would
have adopted each Section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase in this
Ordinance irrespective of the fact that any one or more Sections, subsections, paragraphs,
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sentences, clauses, or phrases in this Ordinance might be declared unconstitutional,
preempted, or otherwise invalid.
SECTION IV. Publication.
In accordance with Section 36937 of the Government Code of the State of California,
this Ordinance takes effect 30 days from the date of its passage. The Town Council hereby
directs the Town Clerk to cause this Ordinance or a summary thereof to be published or posted
in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
SECTION V. Effective Date.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos on the ___ day of _____ 2025, and adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos on the ____ day of _____ 2025, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: __________________
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: __________________
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Application No. Change of zoning map amending the Town Zoning Ordinance.Zone ChangePrezoning From: C-2:LHP To: R-1D:LHP
Z-25-002 A.P.N. #510-44-054
Forwarded by Planning CommissionApproved by Town CouncilClerk Administrator Date: Mayor
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Resolution 25 - _______ __, 2025
Draft Resolution to
be modified by Town
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RESOLUTION 2025- RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
FOR PROPERTY AT 4 TAIT AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the applicant requests approval to change the General Plan Land Use
designation from Central Business District to Medium Density Residential on property located
at 4 Tait Avenue (Santa Clara County Assessor Parcel Number 510-44-054); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the General Plan
amendment at its regularly noticed public hearing on December 10, 2025, finding that the
Medium Density Residential designation is consistent with the land use designations of
neighboring properties and consistent with the proposed use of the property; and
WHEREAS, this matter was regularly noticed in conformance with State and Town law
and came before the Town Council for public hearing on ______________, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council accepted the report of the Planning Commission’s
recommendation of approval for the proposed General Plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council considered all facts and information related to a request to
change the General Plan Land Use designation for the property at 4 Tait Avenue from Central
Business District to Medium Density Residential as shown on Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council hereby changes the General
Plan Land Use designation for property at 4 Tait Avenue as shown on Exhibit A, from Central
Business District to Medium Density Residential.
Finding for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):
1. The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061(b)(3), in that it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendments to the
General Plan and Town Code will have a significant effect on the environment, because the
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project does not include any modification that would affect the historical significance of the
building.
Finding for Consistency with the Town’s General Plan:
1. That the General Plan amendment is internally consistent with the existing goals and
policies of the General Plan and its corresponding Elements.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the ___th day of _____, 2025, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: __________________
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: __________________
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Application No. GP-25-002 A.P.N. # 510-44-054
Change of the general plan map amending the Town General Plan
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