1995-088-Establishing The Los Gatos Boulevard Plan-Mission, Goals, And Objectivesand
RESOLUTION 1995 -88
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING THE LOS GATOS
BOULEVARD PLAN - MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos is involved in a major study of Los Gatos Boulevard;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan - Mission, Goals, and
Objectives to provide policy direction to various commissions and committees that will be working
on the Plan.
RESOLVED, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos hereby establishes the Los Gatos
Boulevard Plan - Mission, Goals, and Objectives attached hereto as Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on the 19th day
of June, 1995, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck and Mayor
Patrick O'Laughlin
ATTEST:
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Revised: May 24, 1995
THE LOS GATOS BOULEVARD PLAN
Mission. Goals and Objectives
The Mission of the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan is to establish a partnership among residents,
businesses, property owners and the Town government to develop the Boulevard as a distinct place
that enhances the quality of life of the people of Los Gatos through its beauty, economic vitality and
community.
To realize this Mission, the Goals of the Plan are to:
• Preserve and project the essence of Los Gatos' history, individuality, character, and natural
environment.
• Promote commercial activity that complements the whole Town. Provide a dependable
source of income, employment opportunities, goods and services.
® Provide for attractive, easy, and effective access to, from and through the Boulevard.
• Provide effective links and interfaces between neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Objectives:
To achieve these goals, the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan has the following objectives:
1. Gateways:
Major entrances to the Boulevard will have special landscaping, architecture, and/or artistic
displays that announce Los Gatos as a distinct area (e.g., Samaritan Drive and Lark Avenue).
2. Land Uses:
Land uses will include the following: open space, community recreation, entertainment, and
sufficient housing to support regional transportation centers. These uses will be
implemented in such a way to keep the transition from the higher density mixed use area in
the north to a mixture of residential and commercial clusters, and then to existing residential
in the south.
Streetscape:
The streetscape will be designed to protect and complement both valley and mountain vistas.
Underground utilities are a must. Areas of distinct pedestrian and bicycle amenities (e.g.,
public art, paths, benches, bike racks, streetlights, and transit stops) shall be clustered at key
activity centers, intersections, and crossing points.
Draft Los Gatos Boulevard Plan
Mission, Goals ;and Objectives
Revised: May 24, 1995
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4. Buildings:
Architecture will provide distinctive, pedestrian friendly buildings which protect existing
vistas and open spaces. All buildings must incorporate materials, colors and styles that
reflect the history and character of Los Gatos.
5. Transportation:
To service the Boulevard, downtown and local neighborhoods, attractive bus / shuttle stops
and passenger drops will be located at activity centers. The design of the road will facilitate
access to businesses and increase safety for and encourage use by pedestrians and bicyclists.
Connections to regional transportation to Santa Cruz, San Jose, and the Light Rail will be
concentrated at the gateways.
6. Development Incentives:
Residents, businesses, property owners and the Town government working in partnership
will identify and implement incentive programs for development.
Signage:
Signage will complement the streetscape and meet commercial needs.
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