2016-026 - Deny Appeal and Remand to PC 360 Bella Vista AveRESOLUTION 2016 -026
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DENYING A REQUEST TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING TWO - FAMILY RESIDENCE
AND TO CONSTRUCT TWO NEW SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCES ON PROPERTY
ZONED R -1:8 AND REMANDING THE MATTER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
APN: 529 -22 -038
ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATIONS: 5 -15 -053 AND 054
PROPERTY LOCATION: 360 BELLA VISTA AVENUE
APPLICANT /APPELLANT: MICHAEL BLACK
PROPERTY OWNER: JOHN BRADY
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2016, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and
considered a request to demolish an existing two - family residence, subdivide one lot into two
lots, and to construct two new single - family residences on property zoned R -1:8. The Planning
Commission approved the requested subdivision and denied the Architecture and Site
applications.
WHEREAS, the appellant has filed an appeal of the decision of the Planning
Commission denying the request to demolish an existing two - family residence and to construct
two new single - family residences.
WHEREAS, the appellant submitted revised plans on April 8, 2016 reducing the size
and height of the proposed residences and increasing the proposed front setbacks.
WHEREAS, this matter came before the Town Council for public hearing on May 3,
2016, and was regularly noticed in conformance with State and Town law.
WHEREAS, Town Council received testimony and documentary evidence from the
appellant and all interested persons who wished to testify or submit documents. Town 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 for
their meeting on May 3, 2016, along with any and all subsequent reports and materials prepared
concerning these applications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission denying a request to
demolish an existing two - family residence and to construct two new single - family residences on
property zoned R -1:8 is denied and the applications are remanded to the Planning Commission
for further consideration of homes that are smaller and compatible with the neighborhood.
2. The decision does not constitute a final administrative decision and the
applications will be returned to Planning Commission for further consideration.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos held on the 3d day of May, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Steve Leonardis, Rob Rennie, Marico Sayoc, Mayor Barbara Spector
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Marcia Jensen
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE:
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Resolution 2016 -026 May 3, 2016