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1987-143-Concerning Amendments To The General PlanRESOLUTION NO. 1987 -143 TOWN OF LOS GATOS A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAPI WHEREAS, under the provisions of Government Code Section 65353, the Town Council conducted a public hearing for consideration of amendments to the Los Gatos General Plan on August 17, 1987 and September 21, 1987. WHEREAS, during these hearings the Town Council considered all of the items shown in Resolution Nos. 87 -6 and 87 -7 of the Planning Commission. WHEREAS, the amendments included in this Resolution shall be considered General Plan Amendment No. 3 for 1987. RESOLVED: The Town Council finds that General Plan Amendment GP -87 -4 and GP -87 -7 will not have a significant impact on the environment and makes the Negative Declaration. FURTHER RESOLVED: The Town Council finds that Los Gatos General Plan Amendments GP -87 -4 and GP -87 -7 (a) are internally consistent with the Town of Los Gatos General Plan, and (b) that all proceedings have been conducted in compliance with the provisions of Government Code Section 65350 et seq. FURTHER RESOLVED: The Town Council hereby amends the General Plan Land Use Plan for the properties located on the south side of Blossom Hill Road at Roberts Road as shown on Exhibit A. FURTHER RESOLVED: The Town Council hereby amends Section 3.6.1.d of the Los Gatos General Plan Housing Element to read as follows: d. All new residential developments including detached single family dwellings shall be designed to include the following features: 1. Wheelchair reachable light electrical outlets. 2. Door handles rather than knobs. switches, thermostat controls and 3. Wooden backing in bathroom walls to allow structural strength for addition of grab bars by the occupants. 4. Faucets and shower controls operable with one hand requiring a minimal amount of grasping with the exception of those used on vanity faucets. 5. All doors at least 32 inches wide. 6. Two outside door thresholds no higher than 112 inch above landings. Landings to be at least 5 feet by 5 feet. In addition, 50% of newly developed condominiums shall be handicapped accessible and meet the adaptability and accessibility regulations applicable to apartments in Title 24 of the Calif. Administrative Code with the exception that these developments will not require (a) the kitchen sink and a portion of the counter top to be lowerable and the cabinet fronts removable so as to allow wheelchair access underneath; and (b) bathroom lavatory need not have 28" clearance underneath for wheelchair access. All newly developed apartments shall be accessible and adaptable pursuant to Title 24 of the Calif. Administrative Code. PASSED A14D ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos held on the 21 day of September 1987, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert L. Hamilton & Mayor Brent N Ventura NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS SIGNED: MAYOR OFSiE WN O UL S GAT-OS ATTEST--- � CLERK OF T-rHE HE TOl�iJ OF' LO GAT GPOI (£C GP -87 -4, Pgs. 3 -4) -2-