Agenda 03.09.16
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AGENDA
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
110 E. MAIN STREET
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 -- 7:00-11:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NONE
REQUESTED CONTINUANCES – NONE
SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS – ORAL
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUDIENCE) - (Up to three-minute time limit per speaker for items
not on the agenda. Speakers are allowed up to an additional three minutes to speak on any public
hearing item.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes – February 24, 2016
2. 15555 Union Avenue
Conditional Use Permit Application U-15-015
Requesting approval for a learning center (Kumon) with group educational classes on
property zoned C-1. APN 523-41-036.
PROPERTY OWNER: DS Downing LP
APPLICANT: Darshini Desai-Chheda
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
The Planning Commission will sometimes act on items on the consent calendar in one motion. Before
the Commission acts on the consent calendar, any person wishing to have a consent item discussed
may request that the Planning Commission remove it from the consent calendar and it will be
heard under the New Public Hearing section of the agenda. Requests for discussion made after action
on the consent calendar cannot be considered.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. 969 Cherrystone Drive
Tree Removal Permit Application T-15-215
Appeal of a decision to deny a Tree Removal Permit on property zoned R-1:8. APN 529-
26-030.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPELLANT: Henry E. Otto
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
Planning Commission Agenda
March 9, 2016
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4. 15975 Union Avenue
Subdivision Application M-15-001
Architecture and Site Applications S-15-009 through S-15-011
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence, subdivide one lot into
three lots, construct three new single-family residences, and remove large protected trees on
property zoned R-1:10. APN 523-42-017.
PROPERTY OWNER: Betchart Union Ave Joint Venture Partnership
APPLICANT: Gary Kohlsaat, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. 152 Twin Oaks Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-16-004
Requesting approval to exceed the maximum floor area by enclosing an existing open
accessory structure on a property zoned R-1:10. APN 532-15-026.
PROPERTY OWNER: Tom and Sally Edsall
APPLICANT: Gary Kohlsaat
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
6. 15567-15569 Union Avenue
Conditional Use Permit Application U-15-012
Requesting approval to operate a coffee shop (Starbucks) with outdoor seating on property
zoned C-1. APN 523-41-036.
PROPERTY OWNER: DS Downing LP
APPLICANT: Amber Reed
CONTACT PERSON: Dan Cuschieri
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
7. 360 Bella Vista Avenue
Subdivision Application M-15-005
Architecture and Site Applications S-15-053 (Lot #1) and S-15-054 (Lot #2)
Requesting approval to demolish an existing two-family residence, subdivide one lot into
two lots, and construct two new single-family residences on property zoned R-1:8. APN
529-22-038.
PROPERTY OWNER: John Brady
APPLICANT: Michael Black
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
NEW OTHER BUSINESS
8. Report from Director of Community Development
9. Commission Matters
ADJOURNMENT
Planning Commission Agenda
March 9, 2015
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challenging a decision of the Council must be brought within 90 days after the decision is
announced unless a shorter time limit is required by state or federal law.
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Commission within 72 hours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the reference desk in
the Los Gatos Town Library, located at 100 Villa Avenue; the Community Development Department
and Clerk Department, both located at 110 E. Main Street; and are also available for review on the
official Town of Los Gatos website at www.losgatosca.gov. Copies of desk items distributed to
members of the Commission at the meeting are available for review in the Town Council Chambers.