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DATE: August 16, 2010
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG CARSON, TOWN MANAGER ~i~--.,
SUBJECT: DRAFT LOS GATOS 2020 GENERAL PLAN AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT ON THE DRAFT LOS GATOS 2020 GENERAL PLAN
UPDATE
REMARKS:
Staff has received the following recommmended edits to Draft Land Use Element pages LU-14
and LU-18, and Draft Vasona Light Rail Element page VLR-6 fiom a planning firm representing
a development applicant. After consulting with the Town Attorney, staff is recommending
minor edits to the definition of Non-Residential Land Use Designation to better clarify the
definition and is recommending a new definition for the Planned Development (PD) Overlay
Zone that is more consistent with the intent of the PD Overlay. Finally, the planning firm is also
requesting adding "senior housing" to Vasona Light Rail Policy VLR-2.3 on Page VLR-6. The
planning firm's recommended language is underscored, and staffs recommended changes are in
italics and strike-through format.
Page LU-14:
2. Non-Residential Land Use Designations
For non-residential land uses, the specific uses mentioned are illustrative, and other compatible
uses ;~"c'~din~usidc~ a°ai~~,T) including those authorized in any other "toning District within
the Town may be permitted where authorized by a Planned Development Overlay Zone. For
non-residential land uses, building intensity limits are indicated by either allowable land
coverage or floor area ratio (FAR) and a maximum height limit ~°°°~a°a *'~°~ *'~°°°'~~r~~° .,,°°
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PREPARED BY: U W~endie R. Rooney, Director of Community Development
Reviewed by: ~,J_Assist
Clerk Administrator
Town Manager ,~~~Y~I'own Attorney
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: DRAFT 2020 GENERAL PLAN AND EIR
August I6, 2010
Page LU-18:
Planned Development (PD) Overlay Zone. The PD Overlay Zone is intended to provide for
alternative uses that are more consistent with the site characteristics allowed in other zones, in
order to optimize the use of open space and encourage good design. The PD zone permits the
establishment of a single use or the integration of several uses not ordinarily possible, if the
use(s) complies with the entire development plan and relates to the surrounding area. In non-
residential land use designations, the PD Overlay Zone may permit use(sl that are compatible
with, but not suecifically authorized by, the aynlicable land use designation.
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Staff Reco7mnended Revised Language for Planned Development Overlay: The PD overlay is
intended to ensure orderly planning and quality desigla that will be in harmony with the existing
or potential development of the surrounding neighborhood. The Planned Development Overlay
is a specially tailored development plan and ordinance which designates the zoning regulations
for the accompanying project, sets specific development standards, and ensures that zoning and
the General Plan are consistent. Commercial, residential, or industrial property or a mixture of
these uses may be considered for a Planned Development Overlay.
Staff recommends this revised definition since it clearly explains the intent of a PD Overlay, how
it can be used, and that it applies to all types of land uses in the Town Zoning Code. However,
if the Council does not support the staff recommended revised language, staff recommends the
existing definition incorporate language that clarifies the PD Overlay can be used for all land
uses listed in the Town Zoning Code and the General Plan Land Use Designations.
Page VLR-6:
Policy VLR-2.3 Proposed projects in the Vasona Light Rail area which include residential uses
shall assist the Town in meetuig its housing goals of providing rental units, s°^~ ^^ao.==o. =:aaai==wand
affordable housing.
Staff does not recommend the language change since affordable and rental housing encompasses
senior housing.
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