What are the Town's Visions for In-Fill Development? How do Recent Projects Fit with Adopted In-Fill PolicyCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 2/24/96
ITEM NO. PLANNING COMMISSION
(6)
DATE: February 21, 1996
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: WHAT ARE THE TOWN'S VISIONS FOR IN -FILL DEVELOPMENT? HOW DO RECENT
PROJECTS FIT WITH ADOPTED IN -FILL POLICY?
Attached is Resolution 1993-62 adopting a development policy for in -fill projects.
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PREPARED BY: LEE E. BOWMA
PLANNING DIRECTOR
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Reviewed by: Attorney Finance Revised: 2/21/96 4:59 pm
Reformatted: 10/23/95
RESOLUTION 1993-62
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOR IN -FILL PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the Town is primarily built out and the balance of undeveloped Iand
consists predominantly of in -fill parcels; and
WHEREAS, it is important that these in -fill parcels are development compatible with
surrounding neighborhoods.
RESOLVED: the Town Council hereby adopts a development policy for in -fill
projects attached to this resolution as Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on the
3rd day of May, 1993, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck, Patrick O'Laughlin,
Mayor Joanne Benjamin
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED: /s/ Joanne Benjamin
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
Al LEST:
/s/ Marian V. Cosgrove
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOR IN -FILL PROJECTS
1. In -fill projects should contribute to the further development of the surrounding
neighborhood (Le. improve circulation, contribute to or provide neighborhood unity,
eliminate a blighted area, not detract from the existing quality of life).
2. An in -fill project should be designed in context with the neighborhood and
surrounding zoning with respect to the existing scale and character of surrounding
structures, provide comparable lot sizes and open space, consider garage
placement, setbacks, density, provide adequate circulation and on -street parking.
In -fill development should blend rather than compete with the established character
of the area.
3. Corridor Tots may be considered if it decreases the amount of public street and is
consistent with objects #1 and #2. It must be demonstrated that a benefit to
surrounding properties is being provided.
4. The Planned Development process should only be used to accomplish objects #1
and #2. The applicant shall demonstrate the benefit of a Planned Development
through excellence in design.
5. Approval of an in -fill project shall demonstrate a strong community benefit and
findings of benefit shall be part of the record.
6. Recommend that any new development proposal be reviewed by the Conceptual
Development Advisory Committee.
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