2016-049 - Grant an appeal of the Planning Commission and remanding the matter to the Planning Commission for further consideration 16362 Hilow RoadRESOLUTION 2016 -049
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
GRANTING AN APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DENYING A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE,
ON PROPERTY ZONED R -1:8
AND REMANDING THE MATTER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR
FURTHER CONSIDERATION
APN: 532 -04 -082
ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION: S -16 -011
PROPERTY LOCATION: 16362 HILOW ROAD
PROPERTY OWNER/APPELLANT: VALY JALALIAN
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2016, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and
considered a request to construct a new single - family residence on property zoned R -1:8. The
Planning Commission denied the application at the July 27, 2016 Planning Commission Public
Hearing.
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2016, the property owner filed an appeal of the decision of
the Planning Commission denying an application to construct a new single - family residence; and
WHEREAS, this matter came before the Town Council for public hearing on September
20, 2016, and was regularly noticed in conformance with State and Town law.
WHEREAS, the Town Council received testimony and documentary evidence from the
appellant and all interested persons who wished to testify or submit documents. The 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 September 20, 2016, along with any and all subsequent reports and materials
prepared concerning this application.
WHEREAS, Council finds as follows:
1. In accordance with Town Code section 29.20.300, that new information was
submitted to the Council during the appeal process that was not readily and reasonably available
for submission to the Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission denying a request to
construct a new single - family residence on property zoned R -1:8 is granted and the application is
remanded to Planning Commission to formalize the changes offered by the applicant regarding
tree removal, obscure glass, and drainage and to consider reducing the size of the cellar and the
garage.
2. The decision does not constitute a final administrative decision and the
application will be returned to Planning Commission for further consideration.
2 of 3
Resolution 2016 -049 September 20, 2016
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California, held on the 201h day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Marcia Jensen, Steve Leonardis, Rob Rennie, Marico Sayoc, Mayor Barbara Spector
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
�f 'I
:OS GATOS
3 of 3
Resolution 2016 -049 September 20, 2016