07 Minutes - Parking Authority and Redevelopment AgencyDRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS Council Meeting
CALIFORNIA Date: 02102104
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY Item
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JANUARY 20, 2004 / MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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TOWN COUNCIL
The Town CounciUParking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the
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Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 110
East Main Street, at 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2004, in a joint
regular session.
7:01
ROLL CALL
Present: Sandy Decker, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Mike
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Wasserman and Mayor/Chairman Glickman.
Absent: None
7:02
PLEDGE OF
The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ALLEGIANCE
7:03
CLOSED SESSION
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had met in Closed
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Session prior to this evening's meeting pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8 regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiator
concerning property at 20 Dittos Lane negotiating price and terms of
payment between Town of Los Gatos and Milt Mintz representing the
property owners. Council gave direction to Town's negotiator. There
was no reportable action taken.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 regarding Labor
Negotiations. Town Negotiator: Gary Rogers, Human Resources
Director. Employee Organizations: Town Employees' Association
(TEA); AFSCME; Confidential Unit; and Management. Council gave
direction to Town's negotiator. There was no reportable action taken.
7:01
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
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COMMENDATION
Mayor Glickman presented a Commendation from the Town to Steven
PARK COMMISSION
Graham for his year of service on the Parks Commission.
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BUSINESS
Mayor Glickman presented a Commendation from the Town to Dave
RECOGNITION
Lucia of Lunardi's Market for the demonstration of community service
that this business has shown. Mr. Lunardi was present to receive the
commendation and thanked the Town for the opportunities to serve and
noted his commitment to continue his service to the Town in the years
to come.
7:04
CONSENT ITEMS
CONSENT ITEMS
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ITEM 1
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
accept and file informational report regarding currently scheduled
SCHEDULE OF
public hearings. (01.28)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 2
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
ratify the check register for payroll of December 7, 2003 through
PAYROLL
December 20, 2003 paid on December 26, 2003 in the amount of
RATIFICATION FOR
$575,792.84. Carried unanimously. (02.V)
NOVEMBER AND
DECEMBER 2003
ITEM 3
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
ratify the check register for accounts payable invoices paid on
ACCOUNTS
December 26, 2003 and January 9, 2004 in the amount of $875,053.93.
PAYABLE
Carried unanimously. (03.V)
RATIFICATION FOR
NOVEMBER
ITEM 4
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to accept
Treasurer's reports for Fourth Quarter 2003. Carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S
(04.02)
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ITEM 5
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
approve the Minutes of December 15, 2003 Joint Regular Meeting.
COUNCIL MINUTES
Carried unanimously. (05.V)
DECEMBER 15, 2003
ITEM 6
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
approve temporary traffic calming proposal for Longridge Road.
TRAFFIC CALMING
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Glickman abstained due to a possible
FOR LONGRIDGE
conflict of interest. (06.41)
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7:04
ITEM 7
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
accept report noticing the rescheduling of the public hearing concerning
BLOSSOM HILL
the reorganization of uninhabited territory to the Town of Los Gatos
MANOR #11
known as Blossom Hill Manor #11. Carried unanimously. (07.26)
ANNEXATION
ITEM 8
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
adopt Resolution 2004-01 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF
MANAGEMENT
LOS GATOS AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004
COMPENSATION
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN TO ADJUST THE
PLAN
HEALTH INSURANCE CASH ALLOCATION AMEND THE
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PROVISION AND ADJUST
RESO 2004-01
COMPENSATION FOR POLICE SERGEANTS. Carried
unanimously. (08.29)
ITEM 9
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
adopt Resolution 2004-09 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF
TRACT 9122
LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK OF SUMMERHILL
BLOSSOM HILL RD.
BLOSSOM, LTD., FOR TRACT 9122 - 14734 BLOSSOM HILL
COMPLETION
ROAD - AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO
NOTICE
EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING BY TOWN CLERK.
RESO 2004-09
Carried unanimously. (09.26)
ITEM 10
This Item was pulled to be discussed after the Public Hearings.
RESERVOIR ROAD
ITEM 11
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
adopt Resolution 2004-10 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF
11 COLLEGE AVE.
LOS GATOS APPROVING A REQUEST TO MODIFY AN
EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND FROM
RESO 2004-10
BEER AND WINE TO FULL LIQUOR SERVICES ON
PROPERTY ZONED C-2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION: U-04-6. PROPERTY LOCATION: 11
COLLEGE AVENUE. ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 529-
29-052. PROPERTY OWNER: DAVE FLICK. APPLICANT:
TAPESTRY RESTAURANT LP Carried unanimously. (11.15)
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ITEM 12
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
adopt Ordinance 2124 entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
10 MONROE COURT
LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM RM:12-20 TO RM:12-
ORDINANCE 2124
20:PD AT 10 MONROE COURT which was introduced at the
Council meeting of January 5, 2004. Carried unanimously. (12.15)
ITEM 13
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council
adopt Ordinance 2125 entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
NPDES PERMIT
LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TOWN CODE SECTION
22.30.010 AND 22.30.035 TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS
ORDINANCE 2125
OF PROVISION C.3 OF THE TOWN'S "NPDES" PERMIT
which was introduced at the Council meeting of January 5, 2004.
Carried unanimously. (13.40)
REDEVELOPMENT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ITEM 14
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that the
ACCOUNTS
Agency ratify the check register for accounts payable invoices paid on
PAYABLE
December 26, 2003 and January 9, 2004 in the amount of S 10,863.03.
RATIFICATION
Carried unanimously. (14.V)
COUNCIL/AGENCY
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ITEM 15
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that the Town
Council/Redevelopment Agency accept the report on affordable housing
AFFORDABLE
activities. Carried unanimously. (15.39)
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ITEM 16
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that the Town
Council/Redevelopment Agency approve the Minutes of the Joint
MINUTES
Regular Meeting January 15, 2004 as submitted. Carried unanimously.
JANUARY 15, 2004
(16.V)
7:05
COMMUNICATIONS
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
7:06
SPEAKER
Clark Cochran, spoke on Town Policy regarding development projects
in Town. He noted that paid lobbyists are now working on some of
these projects. He asked that the Town publicly clarify its riles,
regulations and policies on how it works with lobbyists, and how it
deals with lobbyists and others aid to influence Town decisions.
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7:09
SPEAKER
Ray Davis noted that he did not stand for the pledge of allegiance
because he believes that he was unfairly arrested at the Civic Center for
disturbing the peace. He also spoke of safe routes to schools for
children and noted Los Gatos Boulevard and Shannon Road crossing.
7:12
SPEAKER
Dave Weissman spoke of the approval and adoption of the new
Hillside Standards and noted that Council action was delayed to this
meeting because of the late hour two weeks ago. He asked Council to
be aware that the same thing was about to happen this evening and
asked for this subject to be agendized to a date and hour that discussion
can proceed in an informed manner with appropriate public review and
opportunity for input.
7:14
SPEAKER
Chuck Novillo spoke of the fence line on his property and his difficulty
working with the City of Monte Sereno regarding his property line and
water runoff.
OTHER BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
7:16
ITEM 17
PARK USAGE FOR ORGANIZED SPORTS (17.33)
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Mayor Glickman announced that this was the time and place so noted
PARKS AND
to receive public input and consider whether to allow park usage for
SPORTS
sports facilities.
FACILITIES
STAFF REPORT
Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager, reported on past efforts
regarding a skateboard park and locations for other organized sports
activities.
COUNCIL
Council Commented that there is no current Town policy restricting
COMMENTS
organized recreational use within our parks. The Town has been faced
with the practicalities of and identifying locations and funding sources
for sports facilities.
7:25
ITEM 17
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Donovan Dresti asked that skateboard parks be instituted as soon as
possible. He spoke of the professional boarders and non professional
who are attending State Championship events.
7:25
Dorothy Shattuck spoke against organized activities in our parks. She
prefers peaceful and quiet parks and would like to eliminate all
organized activities such as movies, events, skateboards and soccer.
7:26
Edward San Juan spoke of the growth of the Soccer Leagues during
the past ten years and the fact that the teams are now in competition for
the available space and fields. He noted that several fields that had been
available in the past have now been eliminated due to other usage of the
property. He spoke of the leagues paying $30,000 a year for the use of
some fields, and asked for any help possible from the Town and
community in working on this problem.
7:32
Jerry Smith spoke of the need for dedicated soccer facilities in the
area. He noted the numbers of local players that must travel to other
communities in order to participate. He submitted a letter in support
from his wife, Brandi Chastain, a professional soccer player.
7:40
Martin Hall supports identifying areas that could be used for fields,
either public space or private. He feels that private development could
contribute to addressing this issue.
7:42
Jim Arrasmith had the Los Gatos Soccer League, both parents,
supporters and participants identify themselves in the audience. He
noted that a regulation size soccer field is approximately two acres.
7:47
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Jose Mass spoke of the noise generated by the soccer field by his home.
Previously he had a quiet peaceful neighborhood. Now the parking,
noise and screaming was impacting his property and intruding through
closed windows and doors.
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Ray Davis suggested working with neighboring cities to plan and
participate in the development of a skateboard park. Resources and
space could be shared to meet the needs of more users.
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Michael Kane spoke of the children that need these various recreational
facilities, soccer fields and skateboard parks.
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7:52
Paul Cote speaking for the business owners suggested that they may
wish to contribute to a skateboard park that would help keep boarders
from skating in, on and around the business community. He believes
the use of bidding procedures can greatly lower the cost estimates.
7:58
Suzanne Cochran spoke in support of organized soccer teams and
identification of more fields and dedicated soccer facilities.
8:00
Melissa Morrissey spoke of skateboarding as an individual sport that
helps push an individual's strengths. She asked for a dedicated
skateboarding site in Town, which would be easily available to our
youth and which would keep them safe and away from the business
community.
8:02
Jan Eric Nordmo spoke of the soccer league and the need to support
the various teams. Proposed bringing an all weather surface field to the
school's current field.
8:04
Michael Karr spoke of the growth in soccer programs throughout the
valley, the need for more fields, sports facilities and specifically some
additional dedicated identified space within Los Gatos.
8:08
Jonny Hoist asked for a skateboard facility in Town that boarders could
get to on their own. Noted that this would keep them off the business
properties which tends to cause problems when they are there. It would
also allow them to get to the park without having to wait for parents or
others to offer them a ride.
8:10
Eric Richwein, agreed with the last speaker's sentiments.
8:11
John Shuler spoke in support additional soccer facilities.
8:13
Kyle Lanza spoke of the depletion of available land and the increasing
need for additional recreational facilities. He suggested identifying
possible locations for fields and parks; establishing methods for
financing these locations; and requesting both private funding and
funding from developers.
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8:15
Egon Jensen long time soccer fan and supporter of sports activities
questioned the way this issue arrived on the agenda. He asked that this
subject be brought forward through regular channels to the Council and
the public.
8:19
Tim Garvey a dedicated downtown skateboarder would prefer to have
a skateboard park to frequent and practice in.
8:20
John Tice questioned the safety issues that arise around a skateboard
park, both with its use, and with its accessibility. He also suggested that
the High School be asked to participate in offering land for the use of
soccer field activities.
8:23
Jim Doss spoke in support of skateboarding and the need for a
dedicated facility.
8:25
Carla Dougher spoke against spending taxpayers money for individual
sports facilities. She believes that these types of activities should be
supported by private enterprise and development. She believes the
current public parks should be left as areas for the total community to
enjoy.
8:27
Katie, Angela and Mish spoke in support of the soccer fields.
8:29
Roy Reichwein spoke in support of additional facilities to play soccer
locally and to support the children in their sports endeavors. He also
would like to see a dedicated skateboard park locally so the children
would not have to travel to reach one.
8:34
Camille Lesko noted that the present fields within Los Gatos leave a
great deal to be desired and requested some consideration of the issue.
8:37
Alex Waite supported both skateboard parks and soccer fields.
8:40
Chris Miller asked that all present resources be readdressed and
especially the Miles area maintenance yard. He believes that a
reconfiguration of Miles Avenue property could supply some
recreational facilities space.
8:41
Karen Delovmi spoke of the needs of parents to have a safe, and legal
space for their children to use skateboards in Town.
8:42
Michael Delovmi asked for just a small part of Los Gatos for a
skateboard ark.
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ITEM 17
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONSENSUS
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COMMENTS
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Council Comments:
* To re-review the past studies done on this issue
* To investigate the cost and resources involved
* To consider the liabilities attached
* To review the previously identified available land
* To reconsider land not previously deemed acceptable
* To reevaluate the possible revenue streams
* To not isolate a park and parking lot to just soccer use
* To be considerate of our small and beautiful parks and the community
use they are currently experiencing
* Ask the community to share and participate
* Ask how this can become a community strengthening project
* Use short range and long term implementation strategies
* Be mindful of our current resource pool
9:00
ITEM 17
COUNCIL CONSENSUS to pursue this subject at the Council retreat.
CONSENSUS
Public to be notified as Council moves forward. Community
participation sought and amount of current resources acknowleged.
9:01
RECESS CALLED
or Glickman called a five minute recesss.
9:07
ITEM 18
14300 WINCHESTER BLVD/SOBRATO DEVELOPEMENT
Mayor Glickman announced that this was the time and place duly
14300 WINCHESTER
noticed for holding a public hearing to consider a request to modify an
BOULEVARD
approved Planned Development relating to the allowed square footage
of office space and number of apartment units on property zoned
SOBRATO
CM:PD. APN 424-32-068. Property Location: 14300 Winchester
DEVELOPMENT
Blvd. File #PD-03-01. Property Owner/Applicant: Sobrato
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STAFF
Bud Lortz, Director of Community Development, gave an overview
and history of this project.
APPLICANT
John Shenk, Bob Gianini, and Paul Ateri representing Sobrato
Development Company, spoke of the changes and work done to create
a handsome and creative project. They noted reductions in mass and
scale and also the community benefit of 14 additional BMP units. They
reconfirmed the project's conformance to the General Plan.
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Council Comments:
COMMENTS
* The Town Wide Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee can be used anywhere
in Town on a priority project identified by Council and placed in the
annual Capital Improvement Program
* There was a suggestion to move 25 BMP units to the Riviera Terrace
apartments.
* The current proposal has addressed some of the height, size and mass
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS FOR ITEM 18 - SOBRATO DEVELOPMENT
9:59
Jim Derryberry, speaking for the Chamber of Commerce, supported
the Sobrato Gateway proposal. He spoke of the potential for successful
local companies to expand and remain in Town, and of the provision
within the development for affordable housing. This particular project
addresses economic viabilityand housing affordability and the modified
proposal more closely meets the current needs of Los Gatos.
10:07
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Dorothy Shattuck inquired as to the renovation of apartments in her
neighborhood which is near the Riviera Terrace apartments mentioned
in the Sobrato proposal. She asked about Vasona Station and the VTA
proposal for a light rail station to support the Sobrato Gateway project.
10:10
Ray Davis spoke of the rejection of this project by the Planning
Commission. Asked for Council to establish a Park Ordinance so that
every new development will be assessed a development impact in lieu
fee for the establishment and maintenance of the Town parks system.
10:12
Dave Weissman asked that additional open space be required of this
project. He does not see enough space dedicated to play areas for
children. He also believes that three stories does not fit with the
character of Los Gatos.
10:14
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Michael Silva has been following this development from the beginning
and is pleased with the changes that have been made and with the
people who have been answering his questions and keeping him abreast
of the ongoing project development. He is pleased with the latest focus
on housing and finds the suggestion of an independently developed
skateboard ark in the vicinity a novel idea.
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10:17
Dale Hill, representing League of Women Voters, supports the Sobrato
project with the amended proposal, based on their housing position. She
spoke of the need to locate housing in compact areas due to lack of
sufficient land to support needed housing. The League believes that
VTA will eventually bring the light rail line to Los Gatos and to the
established Gateway project with the properly designed housing to take
advantage of the light rail transportation.
10:22
Jack Bonno, representing Charter Oaks, spoke of the one way ingress
and egress to Charter Oaks on Charter Oaks Drive. He addressed the
traffic impact on Lark Avenue due to the density of the proposed
Sobrato project. He asked for relief for his neighborhood and for a
traffic mitigation plan for the intersection of Charter Oaks and Lark
which is a location that will be specifically impacted by the Sobrato
project.
10:25
Council Consensus
"Council Members Pirzynski, Glickman and Decker noted that
both Charter Oaks and University at Lark need to be evaluated for
traffic mitigation and impact relief.
10:27
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Noa Sklar spoke of mass, height, and impacts to her home. She spoke
of lack of Los Gatos charm including the increased traffic due to this
project which also takes away from the charm and life style of our
Town.
10:29
Tamara Shelton, representing Greenbelt Alliance, spoke of the ability
to protect the open space by being able to build more compactly in the
urban centers. There is insufficient space for the populace to all have
single family homes. Urban planning must preserve the open space for
everyone's benefit and allow for more centralized compact housing to
continue to meet established housing goals.
10:36
Laura Stuchinsky, speaking on behalf of the Silicon Valley
Manufacturing Group, noted that this project will allow for triple the
amount of affordable housing in Los Gatos providing 48 homes to be
rented at below market rate. The proj ect is centered near the future light
rail station and a major bus stop. It is also buffered on all sides from
single family neighborhoods.
10:45
Margaret Bard, Housing Action Coalition, supports the proposal and
the ability of this project to offer local housing to the people who work
in Los Gatos like teachers, nurses, police officers and firefighters.
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10:48
Mary Hughes, supports the modified plan which offers more housing
and affordable rental units.
10:49
Beverly Bryant, supports the addition of more homes with this
modified plan. This project is near public transportation, adjacent to
walking trails, and available and affordable to families, singles and
seniors.
10:51
David Andris, representing South Bay Development, owners of the
adjacent property, are in full support of the modified proposal.
10:53
Jonathan Carter, supports the proposal with the additional residential
units and below market rental units.
10:54
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Patrick Lamey, spoke in support of the current proposal and the
additional housing units available for our residents and employees.
10:56
Carla Dougher asked about the recreational facilities for children that
this project should be able to address and supply. She believes the
proposal is far too dense and believes that the equity of privately owned
homes would be far superior to the density of affordable rentals. She
asked that Council demand a project that will fill the needs of the
community more completely.
10:59
Leonard Pacheco, spoke of the need for more work to be done on this
project. He believes that scale, mass and height need to be handled in
a different manner and that there needs to be more access to the open
space by the creek so that residents can see and enjoy the creek trail.
10:01
Don Gralnek spoke in support of both proposals and supports them
both for different reasons.
10:02
Shiloh Ballard, representing the Housing Action Coalition, spoke in
support of the amended proposal, and of the broader community need
for housing. She also noted that this project is able to address a portion
of these needs.
11:06
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Janis Maurry spoke against the density and height, and would prefer
to see homes for sale in this project rather than low cost rentals.
11:07
Clark Cochran spoke regarding increased population in Los Gatos,
density and the belief that people want affordable houses rather than
low cost rentals. He spoke of the need for additional o ens ace.
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11:09
Suzanne Cochran pointed out the density of the proposal. Requested
more time to work on recreational open space within the development
and the planning of shops that would add to the ambiance of living in
such an apartment complex. She asked that the application be sent back
to ask for more amenities for the Town.
11:11
Kyle Lanza spoke of traffic impacts and the need to send the whole
application back to the Planning Commission to readdress the needs of
the Town and the acceptable ambiance for this Gateway project.
11:13
CLOSED HEARING
Mayor Glickman closed the public hearing.
11:14
APPLICANT'S
Mr. Shenk responded to comments, and spoke of the 14 additional
CLOSING
BMP units offered to the Town and the total 34 units that will be
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distributed throughout the project. He also addressed the VTA's
support in a required density to justify a linking light rail station, and
noted the almost double amount of required open space that is being
provided. He also addressed the three year process of working on and
adjusting this project for the benefits of all concerned. The housing wil l
address a mix of people and economic status, and the retail component
will only be able to improve as the project moves forward.
11:20
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COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONSENSUS
COMMENTS AND
* The amended proposal is better than the first one approved
CONSENSUS
* This project provides for the future arrival of a transportation station
* This project improves and enhances the opportunities for people to
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enter our community with affordable housing
SOBRATO
* This project allows for transit options for the Town
* The amended proposal offers more detail than the first option
* This project will have quality of design
* The applicant is willing to follow through on all Town mandates
* There will be some flexibility for retail if desired such as coffee bar,
dry cleaners, Jamba Juice etc..
* Conditions should include a shuttle service or equivalent to the
neighboring VTA transit station
* Conditions could include emergency call boxes on the trail
* Conditions could call for an emergency call system for the police
department
* BMP units need to be carefully monitored so none are lost
* Additional open space, water fountain, or park area to be watched for
and developed
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PAST MIDNIGHT
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mike Wasserman, to continue
this meeting past midnight and to continue Items 19 and 20 to February
2, 2004, and have these items moved to the front of the agenda. Carried
unanimously.
11:57
ITEM 18
14300 WINCHESTER BLVD/SOBRATO DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUED
ITEM 18 - CONTINUED
SOBRATO
STAFF COMMENTS ON CONDITIONS:
DEVELOPMENT
* Applicant has requested that the current rules for the BMP units be
included in the Planned Development approval
STAFF COMMENTS
* Town does not want wheel stops that applicant requested for garage
* The water fountain will be situated on the Sobrato property
* Applicant will attend to improvements at the Knowles Drive railroad
crossing at the Winchester driveway location
* The applicant will pay for the sidewalk improvements along the front
of the property
12:00
MOTION AND
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to make the
FINDINGS
findings as indicated in Attachment 1 of this evening's staff report as
follows: That the Planned Development, Application PD-03-1, 14300
Winchester Boulevard, shows the required consistency with the Town's
General Plan, and that the proposed Zone Change is internally
consistent with the General Plan and its Elements. Motion Carried by
a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs Decker and Mr Wasserman voted no.
12:01
MOTION AND
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to approve
CONDITIONS
subject to the conditions included in the Planned Development
Ordinance as indicated in Attachment 2 of this evening's staff report,
and as clarified by Director of Community Development, Bud Lortz in
the comments under conditions.
Maker of motion comments:
* There will be 51 BMP's rather that the 48 originally planned
* A community should be created that reflects all aspects of that
community, including those on a lower economic strata at this time in
their lives
* It will demonstrate a self contained community that is beneficial,
interesting and intriguing for those who choose to come to this
development to live and work
Town Attorney qualifies motion as follows: Conditions to be modi fied
are 36B, 58, 73, 109, pursuant to the recommendations of staff as found
in the desk item discussing these conditions and dated January 20, 2004.
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12:20
MOTION AND
14300 WINCHESTER BLVD/SOBRATO DEVELOPMENT
CONDITIONS
ITEM 18 - CONTINUED
CONTINUED
Motion Continued:
* A phasing plan shall be provided as part of the Architecture and Site
approval process to provide landscape and other attractive low
maintenance improvements at the future phased locations
* A change in the mix of 10 larger units to studio units and one
bedroom units to be determined at Architecture and Site approval is
allowed
* Retail use is also authorized subject to approval of an Architecture
and Site application that would determine the location and square
footage that is otherwise consistent with this ordinance
Motion Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Decker and Mr. Wasserman
voted no for reasons of community benefits and need for further
modifications.
12:29
COUNCIL
Mr. Wasserman is not supportive of the present proposal. He would
STATEMENT
prefer that the first and second proposals blend together as one and be
able to offer the R&D components, the affordable housing and the
community benefits in one package.
12:33
COUNCIL
Mrs. Decker is not in favor of the present proposal and would like a
STATEMENT
lower and less dense project with more recreational and community
benefits provided. She asked that this new proposal return to the
Planning Commission for review.
12:39
TITLE READ
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
12:40
WAIVED THE
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council
READING
waive the reading of the Proposed Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
12:41
MOTION TO
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council
INTRODUCE THE
introduce the Proposed Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE
PROPOSED
TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE PLANNED
ORDINANCE
DEVELOPMENT AT 14300-14350 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD
(ORDINANCE 2095). Motion Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs.
Decker and Mr. Wasserman voted no.
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CONTINUED
ITEM 18 - CONTINUED
12:42
MOTION CONTAINS
The following amendments are a part of this motion:
AMENDMENTS
* Condition #1 in Section 2 would be amended to add the following
retail and child day care use is also authorized subject to approval of an
A&S application that would determine location, square footage and
occupancy in a manner that is otherwise consistent with this ordinance.
* Conditions #36B, 58, 73 & 109 would be amended consistent with
staff's recommendation found in the desk item dated January 20, 2004
concerning conditions.
* A phasing plan shall be provided as part of the A&S approval process
to provide landscape and other attractive low maintenance
improvements in the phased areas.
* Allow an adjustment of 10 larger BMP units to create studio and one
bedroom units to be determined as part of the A&S approval process.
* Capture the condition changes that were mentioned in the desk item.
* Condition #4 to fix the BMP requirements at the Planned
Development level.
* If there are subsequent changes to the BMP regulations, they would
not apply to this project.
* Condition 453 concerning the sidewalk being incorporated into the
project.
* Condition 458 concerning the ECO pass.
* Condition #109 as set forth in the desk item.
12:43
ITEM 10
ITEM 10 - RESERVOIR ROAD
RESERVOIR ROAD
CONSENT ITEM THAT HAD BEEN PULLED
Ray Davis spoke about the geotechnical report for this item. He asked
SPEAKER
for drill piers and deep construction for the foundations. He questioned
how deep the present fill is on this site.
MOTION FOR
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council
adopt Resolution 2004-01 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF
ITEM 10
LOS GATOS GRANTING AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY APPLICATIONS TO
REMOVE THE EXISTING RESERVOIR AND FACILITIES
L1
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PROPERTY ZONED R-1:20. Carried unanimously. (10.15)
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ITEM 19
COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
This Item has been continued to the meeting of January 20, 2004.
ITEM 20
HILLSIDE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
This Item has been continued to the meeting of January 20, 2004.
12:56
ITEM 21
Mr. Wasserman thanked the many students who came to speak about
COUNCIL
athletic fields this evening.
MATTERS
12:57
ITEM 22
There were no issues to be discussed this evening under this item.
MANAGER
MATTERS
12:58
ADJOURNMENT
Ma or Glickman adjourned this evening's meeting at 12:58 PM
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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