2003-014- Remanding A Request For Approval Of A Planned Development To Change The Zone From Rm 12-20 To Rm 12-20pd To Construct Four Dwelling Units~ RESOLUTION 2003 - 014 ~
RESOLUTION REMANDING A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO CHANGE THE-ZONE FROM RM:12-20 TO
RM:12-20:PD TO CONSTRUCT FOUR DWELLING UNITS
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION: PD-O1-2
NEGATIVE DECLARATION: ND-01-14
PROPERTY LOCATION: 10 MONROE COURT
PROPERTY OWNER: DAVID H. PITZEN
APPLICANT: IDIIP MONROE INVESTORS LLC
WHEREAS:
A. This matter came before Council for public hearing on January 21, 2003 , on a request from
the applicant (DHP Monroe Investors LLC) and was regularly noticed in conformance with State and Town
law..
B. Council received testimony and documentary evidence from the applicant and all interested
persons who wished to testify or submit documents. Council considered all testimony and materials
submitted, including the record of the Planning Commission proceedings and the packet of material
contained in the Council Agenda Report dated January 8, 2003, Desk Item dated January 17, 2003, and
Addendum dated January 14, 2003, along with subsequent reports and materials prepared concerning this
application.
C. The applicant has requested approval of a Planned Development to permit the construction
of four two story single family units on .approximately 1.44 acres. The density of the development is 2.7
units per .acre.
1D. The Planning Commission considered this matter on August 28, 2002 .and continued the
matter with direction, including reducing the floor area of the units. On October'9, 2002, the Commission
reconsidered the application and held a study session on November 13, 2002 to discuss other alternatives
for the development. On December 1 1, 2002 the Commission considered revised plans and .approved the
Architecture and Site application for the demolition, contingent upon approval of the Planned Development.
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The Commission recommendL approval of the Planned Development ~ four lots to the Town Council.
E. Evidence submitted through the testimony of neighbors and the observations of members of
Council made during site visits. strongly indicate that, given the intended sizes of the houses, the proposed
density of this development would not be compatible with the existing neighborhood.
RESOLVED:
Planned Development application PD-O1-2 and Negative Declaration application ND-01-i4
are remanded to the Planning Commission for modification limiting the development to three (3) homes
with no more than a total of 8,000 square feet amongst the three, :and additional direction that any redesign
of the homes shall protect the riparian corridor on the property.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos,
California held on the 3`~ day of February, 2003 by the following vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Przynski, Mike Wasserman,
Mayor .Sandy Decker.
NAYS.: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
MAYO OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST
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CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GAT'OS
LOS GATC):S, CALIFORNIA
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