Agenda 03.16.16 Special Mtg
Mary Badame, Chair
D. Michael Kane, Vice Chair
Thomas O’Donnell, Commissioner
Kendra Burch, Commissioner
Matthew Hudes, Commissioner
Melanie Hanssen, Commissioner
Charles Erekson, Commissioner
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
*SPECIAL MEETING*
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016
7:00 P.M.
110 East Main Street
Council Chambers (Downstairs)
Los Gatos, California
PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS
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cornerstone of democracy. Please note that by Town policy, Planning Commissioners cannot talk with
applicants, neighbors, or other interested parties regarding matters that may come to the Planning
Commission. Written comments may be submitted to staff as described on the last page of this agenda.
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may do so during the Verbal Communications period. The time allocated to speakers may change to better
facilitate the Planning Commission meeting.
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effective and efficient manner. This is done by following meeting guidelines set forth in state law and in
the Town Code. Conduct which is considered disruptive during Planning Commission meetings includes,
but is not limited to:
Addressing the Planning Commission without first being recognized;
Interrupting speakers, Planning Commission, and Town staff;
Continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired;
Failing to relinquish the podium when directed to do so; and
Repetitiously addressing the same subject.
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guidelines while attending Planning Commission meetings and treat everyone with respect and dignity.
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AGENDA
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
***SPECIAL MEETING***
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
110 E. MAIN STREET
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 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 – None
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 HEARING
2. Town Code Amendment A-15-005
Consider amendments to Section 29.10.150 of Chapter 29 of the Los Gatos Town Code
to revise required parking requirements for restaurants.
APPLICANT: Town of Los Gatos
PROJECT PLANNER: Monica Renn
NEW OTHER BUSINESS
3. Report from Director of Community Development
4. Commission Matters
ADJOURNMENT
Planning Commission Agenda
March 16, 2016
Page 2 of 2
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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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in
this meeting, please contact Community Development Department at (408) 354-6874. Notification 48
hours before the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR §35,102-35.104]
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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.