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N40 Phase 1 - Staff Report Exh.10-15TOWN OF LOS GATOS 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6874 SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR OCTOBER 14, 2015, HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 11 0 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was ca1led to order at 4:30P.M. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Absences: Barbara Spector Marcia Jensen Recused herself on item 2 Kendra Burch Recused herself on items 2 and 3 Mary Badarne Thomas O 'Donnell Staff Present: Joel Paulson, Planning Manager Mami Moseley, Associate Planner Applicant: ITEM 1: ITEM 2 : Dan Rosenbaum, Nearon Enterprises (Item 2) Jim Fulton, Arctec Inc. (Item 2) Don Capobres, Gosvenor (Item 3) Wendi Baker, Summerhill Homes (Item 3) Andrea Osgoo d , Eden Homes (Item 3) Approval of Minutes-None 475 and 485 Alberto Way Conceptual Development Advisory Committee CD-15-003 Requesting review of conceptual plans to merge two residentially (R-1 :20) zoned properties with an existing O:PD, to demolish two existing res idences and construct a new two story office building with additional parking and to modi fy the existing Planned Development Ordinance to permit medical office uses . APNs 529-21-039, 042 , 043 , 044. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Alberto Way Holdings LLC PROJECT PLANNER : Mami Moseley The applicant team presented their pro posal. CDAC C o mments and Questions: This list is a high level summmy of th e issues raised and responses (in italics) provided by the applicant. EXHIBIT 1 0 Use • Why medical office? It would allow additional options for tenants and expand the potential rental pool for the site. • The EIR completed for the General Plan concluded that there was no need for additional medical office, whereas ther e is still a need for general office space. Traffic • The traffic study will need to be updated to include current data, the data used does not account for existing and pending projects in the vicinity. The traffic study will be updated if a project is pursued. • The traffic flow and issues have changed significantly i n recent years and they impact the Highway 9 and Highway 17 interchange differently now. • The roadway is narrow and windy, additional traffic on this road is a concern. • Concerned about cumulative traffi c issues in the vicinity. • A lunch hour shuttle to the downtown could reduce unnecessary trips. Heard out of order ITEM 3 : Phase I North Fortv Specific Plan Area Conceptual Development Advisory Committee CD-15-005 Requesting review of conceptual plans to implement Phase 1 of the North 40 Specific Plan. APNs: 424-07-024 through -027,-031 through -033,-035, -070,-83 through -086,- 090, and -100. PROPERTY OWNERS: Grosvenor USA Limited, Summerhill N40 LLC , Thomas Yuki, Elizabeth Dodson, and William Hirschman APPLICANT: Grosvenor USA Limited PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley The applicant team presented their proposal. CDAC Comments and Questions: This list is a high level summary of the issues raised and responses (in italics) provided by the applicant. • How do the senior housing units comply with the Town's BMP Ordinance. Th e application includes a BMP program that shows how the units comply with the Ordinance and the needs of the Town and the areas where it does not (e.g . clustering of units, rental vs. ownership, and comparability). Additionally, the units will be integrated similarly and connected to the same public amenities as the market rate units. • Will the proposed orchards retain any of the existing orchard trees. Several of the Committee members expressed disappointment that the existing orchard trees would not be integrated into the new plan. The intended integration of the orchard into the project requires a mix of working orchard trees that can be harvested by the community. Th e existing walnut trees would not be suitable for this inte nded use. • How will the market hall vision be implemented, and will these uses survive the market? Th ere are se veral ways to accomplish this type of us e, the first being a single owner operator and the second being a sit e manager with individual tenant spaces. Either could work and this will be refined as it gets closer to completion. This type of use has proven to be vety successful in other locations. o Where will the dog park be located? Along the western border of the site. o How will the multimodal circulation work? The plans include several bike and multi modal paths that run separately but also integrate with the vehicular and pedestrian network for the site. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:55p.m. The next regular meeting of the Conceptual Development Advisory Committee is Wednesday, November II, 2015 Prepared by: anner cc: Planning Commissio hair N :\DEV\CDAaCDAC M INUTES\20 15 \ I 0-14-15 .doc This Page Intentionally Left Blank TOWN OF LOS GATOS 110 East M ain Street, L os Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6874 SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR NOVEMBER 11,2015, HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS , CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 4:00P.M. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Absences: Barbara Spector Marcia Jensen MaryBadame Thomas O 'Donnell Kendra Burch Staff Present: Joel Paulson, Planning Manager Mami Moseley, Associate Planner Applicants : Tony Jeans (Item 2) Don Capobres, Grosvenor (Item 3) Wendi Baker, Summerhill Homes (Item 3) Andrea Osgood, Eden Homes (Item 3) Tim Kelley, Keyser Marston (Jtem 3) ITEM 1 : Approval of Minutes e September9,2015 ., October 14, 2015 Tom O 'Donnell moved to approve the September 9 and October 14, 2015 minutes. The motion was seconded by Barbara Spector and approved unanimously. ITEM 2: Comments: 17076 Summit Way Conceptual Development Advisory Committee CD-15-004 Requesting review of conceptual plans regarding access to an existing lot zoned R- 1 :2 0 APN 424-30-088. PROPERTY OWNER: James Sullivan APPLICANT: Tony Jeans PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley o The clear short tenn solution is the Summit Way approach . CDAC Agenda November 11 , 2015 Page 3 • The Summit Way approach saves trees, reduces grading, and is more in keeping with the scale and character of the neighborhood. • When looking at this single lot only, not what could potentially happen on adjacent lots in the future, the Summit Way approach is more appropriate given the Town's Standards and Guidelines. • If development is proposed in the future on the adjacent lot , the issues of that application will be addressed based on that proposal. • Would prefer the driveway be maintained as part of the property rather than an easement over the adjacent property. ITEM3: Comments: Phase I North Forty Specific Plan Area Conceptual Development Advisory Committee CD-15-005 Requesting review of conceptual plans and an economic study for Phase I of the North 40 Specific Plan. APNs: 424-07-024 through -027, -031 through -033, -035,- 070, -83 through -086, -090, and -1 00. PROPERTY OWNERS: Grosvenor USA Limited, Summerhill N40 LLC, Thomas Yuki, Elizabeth Dodson, and William Hirschman APPLICANT: Grosvenor USA Limited PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley • It 's unclear how the conclusions in the market analysis report were reached . • There's a concern how the analysis would be affected if the market hall concept is not utilized. • The report is helpful even with the knowledge that retail as a use is changing. • The analysis seems very subjective. • No additional analysis needs to be provided unless there are changes to the proposed commercial elements that the current analysis does not cover. • The General Plan and Housing Element support removing obstacles to providing below market housing particularly at lower income categories. • While the Eden Housing model is desirable and provides an unrnet need in Town it would be nice to see some traditional BMP units as well. CDAC Agenda November 11 , 2015 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:45p.m . The next regular meeting of the Conceptual Development Advisory Committee is Wednesday, December 9,2015 Prepared by: Marni Moseley, Asso\ te Planner cc: Planning Commission Chair N:\DEV\CDAC\C DAC MINUTESI201S\ll-ll-1 5.doc This Page Intentionally Left Blank GROSVENOR Mr. Joel Paulson Town of Los Gatos Planning Department 110 E. Main St. Los Gatos, California 95031 Dear Joel: ~ EDEN SUMMERHILL HOMES - H O USI N G COMMUN I T I ES Of D IST I NC T I ON October 21, 2015 We appreciate the feedback that CDAC provided on October 14th. Unfortunately, due to time constraints we were not able to have discussion on all of the issues that the Committee raised . With that, we look forward to continuing the dialogue at the upcoming CDAC meeting . Members of the Committee specifically raised the following issues for future discussion: • The on-and off-site North 40 multimodal opportunities (see attached); and • The relocation of the existing walnut trees or the planting of new walnut trees in the 30' agrarian setback along Lark . In addition we are hopeful to be able to distribute the Economic Impact Analysis at the next meeting based on the scope that we vetted with the Committee on October 14th. Unfortunately, it is not ready for distribution in the CDAC packet at this time. Finally , there was significant discussion about our proposal on how to comply with the Town 's BMP ordinance . Our attorney, Barbara Kautz, has prepared a separate letter regarding our proposal , which we request be distributed to the CDAC members. Thank you, and we look forward to the November 11th CDAC meeting. Sincerely, A . Don Capobres Senior Vice Pre sident Grosvenor Linda Mandolini President Eden Housing Wendi Baker Vice President of Development SummerHill Homes :EXHIBIT 11 ~CIOICIPt"""I'OJI ........ IoWaa_~, .... lMM:,..1'11 ~L~IMW.~ .. NCJ ~~---l'Oia¥0 . .,__ON'I'IIliWMOIU.MlW.,._~-OI'lA ~· -...... ...... _ -~- LOS GATOS, CA DAHLIN PRIMARY BJ<E ROUTE ROUTE MARKERS EMBRACING THE OUTDOOR UFESTYLIE BIKE PATHS & BICYCLE AME NITIES TOWN COUNCIL VISIOrJ GUILDING PRI NCIPLES The Norm 4ll1MII : • Look andfee lltkeloi Gatos Embracr hlllstde VIews, trees and opfn space Addruslh< Town's ,.srdennal and/ or commerctal utvnet no eds • Mm1m1ze 01 mtbgatf' 1mpacrs on thr TD'Nn 's mfrastructure, school~ •nd othor community SOf'VIC8S REALIZING THE VISION • PlWI\llyll&eRoulesalonglark. lo' Gato.s BooleYa.d and A Snee1 • 8' W1de detached Sooth~onh Multi-Modal Pad1 that COI"""ts the d1sHncuve and ro~m-.entdiY open space> tho oughoo t the COfflmUI'llly Unoque bocy<le amerlltK!< odudlng repaw ~ machnes, reptMt stttuons. tune 14' s1auons a.ld aiJundant bocy<le parkrng 11 gold forb I ipma n attorneys M David Kroot lynn Hutchins Koren M. Tiedemann Thomas H. Webber Dionne Jackson Mclean Michelle D. Brewer Jennifer K. Bell Robert C. Mills Isabel l. Brown James T. Diamond, Jr. Margaret F. Jung Heather J. Gould William F. DiCamillo Amy DeVoudreuil Barbaro E. Kautz Erica Williams Orchorton luis A. Rodriguez Rafael Yoqulon Celio W . lee Dolores Bastian Dalton Joshua J. Mason Vincent l. Brown Hano A. Hardy Caroline Naselle Eric S. Phillips Elizabeth Klueck Son Francisco 415 788-6336 los Angeles 213 627-6336 Son Diego 619 239-6336 Goldfarb & Lipman LLP 1300 Cloy Stree t, Eleventh Floor Oakland, Ca li fornia 94612 51 0 836-6336 October 21,2015 Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager Town of Los Gatos 11 0 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 Re: Proposed Below Market Price Housing Program-North Forty Dear Town Manager Prevetti: Via e-mail This letter is written on behalf of Grosvenor Americas in relation to its application for approval of a mixed-use development in the North Forty Specific Plan area containing 320 units (237 units allowed under the Specific Plan plus a density bonus of 83 units), and in particular, in relation to its proposed plan for compliance with the Below Market Price Housing Program (the "BMP Program") adopted by the Town of Los Gatos (the "Town"). Attached is a revised BMP proposal clarifying the development team's proposed program of BMP units and requested modifications to the BMP Program. Most importantly, under a provision of State housing element law, the Town cannot require that Grosvenor provide for-sale BMP units rather than rental BMP units. Rather, Government Code Section 65589.8 provides that if a local government adopts a requirement in its housing element that developments contain a percentage of affordable units, as Los Gatos has done, the local government shall permit a developer to satisfy that requirement by constructing rental housing at affordable monthly rents. This is precisely what is being proposed by the development team: The Town requires that new developments contain a percentage of affordable units, and the developer proposes to satisfy the Town's BMP requirements by constructing rental housing at affordable monthly rents. Consequently, the Town must allow the proposed rental affordable units to replace for-sale affordable units. The proposed senior rental affordable housing provides 25 percent more affordable units (50 units rather than 40) at deeper affordability levels than required by the BMP Program, as shown in the table below and further described in the attached description of the BMP Program. It is not financially feasible for the development team to provide both the proposed senior affordable housing and additional affordable for-sale affordable housing. In a project conforming strictly to the BMP program, the senior affordable housing would be replaced with market-rate rental housing, and the affordable housing would consist of 1588\03\ 1776/m.l October 21,2015 Page2 scattered for-sale and re ntal housing. This would not provide any of the benefits d escribed in the attached BMP Program. Ve ry Low Low Median I ncome I ncome Income TOTAL ·--- For-Sale 16 15 31 Units Rental 9 9 Units* Total 25 15 40 For-Sale Units Rental 49 1 50 Units* Total 49 1 50 *Note that under the dec ision in Palmer/Sixth Street Properties v. City of Los Angeles, the Town cannot actually require any rental affordable hous ing in it s BMP Program. If you have any questions regarding these requests or if you would like any additional information, please feel free to contact me. BARBARA E . KAUTZ Partner bkautz@goldfarblipman.com cc: Rob Schultz, Town Attorney Joel Paulson, Planning Manager Don Capobres, Grosvenor Americas Wendi Baker, SummerHill Homes Linda Mandolini, Eden Housing 1588\03\1776409.1 North 40-Proposed BMP Plan (Revised October 21, 2015) The Town's Below Market Price (BMP) Program promotes the development of affordable housing units by providing standards and guidelines that require the creation of a certain number of affordable units in a development project. For the proposed North 40 development application , the development team has proposed the following housing program: • Ownership townhomes /garden cluster/courtyard condominiums.: 253 (SummerHill) • Ownership garden cluster: 7 (Hirschman) • Live/Work Condominiums: 2 (Grosvenor) • Rental Apartments: 8 (Grosvenor) • Affordable rental apartments for seniors: 50 (Eden) As described in our letter of October 14, 2015 requesting the density bonu s allowed by state law, the above numbers include the baseline number of units (237) plus the additional 35% density bonus units (83), for a total proposed program of 320 residential units. The Town's BMP program requirements are calculated using the baseline count (237), less the BMP units. The affordable rental senior apartments are being proposed to satisfy the Town's BMP program and will offer amenity-rich, high-quality apartment homes for seniors making up to 50% of the area median income (very low income). The proposal helps to achieve many goals and policies contained in the Town's General Plan; the 2015-2023 Housing Element; and the North Forty · Specific Plan: General Plan Policy LU-11.4 [North Forty}: Provide for a variety of residential housing types, both rental and owner-occupied. A minimum of 20 percent of th e units shall be affordable to households at the moderate income level or below. Housing Element Goal HOU-1: Expand the c hoice of housing opportunities for all economic segments of th e community by supporting the deve lopment of affordable housing in a variety of types and sizes, including a mixture of ownership and rental housing. Housing Element Goal HOU-5: Retain and expand affordable housing opportunities for seniors. Housing Element Policy HOU-6.4: Support th e provision o.f permane nt, a.ffordable, and accessible housing that allows persons with special needs to live independent lives ... "[P}ersons with special needs" include extremely low incom e households [and} the elderly ... Nortlt Forty Specific Plan Policy LUJO: Provide and integrate a mix of residential product types designed to minimize impacts on schools ... and serve the unmet housing n eeds within the Town of Los Gatos [identified as young adults, seniors, and empty nesters].. Below we have detailed what is required under the BMP Program, what the team is proposing, proposed BMP program modifications, the justification for these requested modifications, and the advantages of this proposal. Requirements of the BMP Program • Number of Units Per the Town's BMP, developments of 101 units or more are required to provide BMP units equal to twenty percent of the number of market rate units, with smaller projects requiring gradually fewer units based on a formula. The number of BMP units required under the Program would be slightly different depending on whether the Town chooses to define the combined application as one project or three: r :~,~~:::~·•:,··••~·~•<~;1_-_: -=~~~~~2;~j ~-::::~ ---::~~;-], I SumffierHin (baseline) 2~0-J-_ .. _?O% 1---3_~6 (37 4-·· ...... _. I ~~~~t'" -1,3; l lQ% __ : · -I_ !6._8 (3?1 l ~ · --:~ _-----1 I_ _ J -fMP~nlts I 39 i ___ :_-______ ' ; -~~~~~~: [ r ---~0% · 39 4~.~~ ------------ .~Q~-~~~~-~:_·-~~-~~::~~-:-=:_~--1 .. ~=~1 ~~;~~:;:5_~~~=~_:_~~~~~-~~1::=---~~~~-~~~=~~-:~=~ The development team views this proposal as a coordinated approach to create a truly integrated and holistic neighborhood. Therefore we are assuming that for the purposes of BMP calculation, the "project" includes the Phase I North 40 development as a whole. As shown above, this approach also provides the benefit of one additional BMP unit above the number that would be required if the units were calculated separately for th e Grosvenor, Hirschman, and SummerHill components. Affordability ofBMP Units In addition to specifying the required number of units, the BMP Program further requires that the units must at least be affordable to both median income households (those earning 2 between 80% and 100% of the area median income (AMI) and low income households (those earning between 50% and 80% AMI). Half of the for-sale BMP units are required at least to be affordable to low income households and the other half to median income households. The rental units mus t at least be affordable to low income households. Given these requirements, the 40 proposed BMP units would roughly be distributed as follows : BMP Affordability as Required Very Low Low Income Median Income Total Income For-sale units 0 16 15 31 Rental units 9 9 TOTAL 25 15 40 What is Being Proposed The development team is proposing a 50 unit project consisting of forty-nine ( 49) one- bedroom units for very low income seniors and one (1) two-bedroom median income managers unit. Because Eden's development will be able to leverage additional fmancing for a stand-alone affordable housing building, more affordable units will be provided than are required, and the units will be more deeply affordable than is required, as follows: • BMP Affordability as Proposed Very Low Low Median Total Income Income Income Rental units 49 0 1 50 While the final income targeting will depend on the financing secured, the unit mix of a 9% tax credit development would be roughly as follows : Extremely Low Income Units @ 30% AMI 10 Very Low Income Units @ 45% AMI 9 Very Low Income Units @ 50% AMI 30 Median Income Unit @ 80% AMI (Manager's 1 Unit) 3 The affordable housing program will be most successful if fifty units are built, due to economies of scale and more successful management of a building of this size. Because Phase I is not proposing to construct all of the 270 baseline units but is proposing this surplus of BMP units, we request that these additional 10 units count towards any future residential development's BMP requirements on the remainder of the North 40 properties. The affordable component will help meet the needs of low income seniors in Los Gatos with safe, attractive, and affordable homes and on-site services that will help these individuals thrive. The project will include high quality amenities available in all Eden developments including a community room, a computer center and library, and landscaped courtyards and furnished lobbies for casual social interaction. The architecture and interiors will be designed in such a way to provide a stimulating, spacious, and inviting environment for the seniors as they age in place. Eden's service provider and affiliate, Eden Housing Resident Services, Inc., will offer resident activities and programs specifically designed for seniors. Proposed Modifications to the BMP Program Guidelines The development team is requesting modifications to the BMP Program Guidelines regarding the following specific requirements: • Type of Units, Rental vs For-Sale: The BMP Program requires that the "BMP units within a project that contains both rental and owner-occupied units shall also be designated as both rental and as units for purchase, in a ratio similar to that of the market-rate units." The development team is proposing that the affordable units consist of rental housing rather than a mix of for-sale units and rentals. Justification: The Town 's requirement that BMP units in for-sale projects must also be for-sale units is inconsistent with the hou sing element statute. State law requires that the Town permit a developer to satisfy its inclusionary requirements by constructing rental housing at affordable monthly rents. (Gov't Code Section 65589.8.) The development team is therefore entitled to use the proposed rental affordable units to satisfy the BMP Program's requirement that 20 percent of units be affordable. In addition, a requirement that the senior affordable units be for-sale units would make the project infeasible because of its proposed tax credit financing, which will not fund for-sale units. State Jaw does not allow a condition to be imposed that renders a project infeasible because of its method of financing. (Gov't Code Sections 65008(b)(2), (b)(3).) • Location of Units: The BMP Program requires that th e "BMP units shall be dispersed throughout the development, to the extent feasible, in all buildings, on each floor, and in each project phase." (emphasis added) In this case, the 4 development team is proposing a single affordable senior housing component which is located on the air rights above the Market Hall. As discussed in detail in our density bonus application, housing designated for seniors must be contained in a structure separated from all-ages housing . This makes it infeasible to disperse the housing throughout the development in all buildings and on each floor. A centralized location is key to the proposed financing and Eden's ability to serve very low income seniors and to provide on- site supportive services. • Size of Units: The BMP Program requires that the "size and design of BMP dwelling units shall be reasonably consistent with the market rate units in the project." (emphasis added) Because the proposed BMP units are designated for seniors, they are necessarily smaller than the market-rate units; it would not be reasonable to expect seniors to maintain units as large as the market-rate units, nor could units so large be affordable to very low income households. The exterior design, however, as discussed below, is fully consistent with and integrated into the design of the project as a whole and the Market Hall, in particular. Items Consistent with BMP Program Guidelines • Building Exterior: The BMP Program requires that there "shall not be significant identifiable differences between the BMP and market-rate units visible from the exterior" and the "external appearance of BMP units should be indiscernible to that of the market rate units in the project." The affordable senior housing will be a part of the Market Hall, will not be identifiable as an affordable development, and will have high quality architecture consistent with the rest of the development and the other rental units in the development. Eden and Grosvenor are using the same architect and contractor to design and build this building. The affordable housing will not be distinguishable as affordable housing merely by architectural treatments. As part of the separate Market Hall building, it will have its own style in order to create visual interest and texture to .the neighborhood. • Interior Finishes: The BMP Program requires that the "internal finish of BMP units should be identical to that of the market rate units in the project, except that the developer may request Town approval of substitutions for luxury interior finishes, appliances , or fixtures, if such substitutions do not violate any Town code requirement." Eden will have its own interior finish schedule based on its preferred specifications and will request Town approval of the finishes. These materials and appliances will meet all local, state and funding requirements . • Project Facilities: The Program requires that "all project facilities and amenities, including parking, must be available on the same basis to the BMP units as to the market rate units in the project, to the extent feasible." (emphasis added) As proposed, and as required by State law, the affordable housing will have its own 5 facilities and amenities -many of which will be above and beyo nd what is provided in the market-rate components. For exampl e, the afford ab le senio r community will include the following amenities: a community room, a computer center and a library or exercise room . Additional fe es will not be charged fo r parking, as with the market rate units. Res idents of the se nior housing wi ll have the same access to the walks and parks on the site as other residents. Major Benefits of the Proposed BMP Program • Deeper affordability . Proceeding with the development as proposed will a ll ow the development team to provide up to 49 units targeted to extremely low and very low income seni ors, and will enable the Town to s how production of these units in t he Regional Housing Needs A ll ocati on (RHNA) process and its Annual R eport s on Housing Element progress . As shown in the Town 's recent history of affordable hous in g development, uni ts at these affordability leve ls are the hardest to produce. The Eden affordab le senior component will provide 49 unit s targeted to very low income and extremely low income seniors, along with one median income managers unit. Amenity-rich and service-enhanced housing for low income seniors. In addition to making deeper affordabi l ity financially fe a sib le, providing a ll of the affordable units in one central building a llows Eden to provide s upportive services on-si te. These se rvice s provide wrap-around services that help lower income residents thrive -and are not avai lable in typi cal disbursed BMP units. For this development, Eden Ho us in g Re sident Services, In c. (EHRS I) will provide reside nt services programming, ranging from information and referrals via regularly upda ted resident services g uides . to comprehensive programming . EHRSI's resident servi ces staff is available to offer important inform ation and referral services and to deve lop key partnerships in our communities. EHRS I works one-on-one with resid ents, coordina te s and fac ilitates gr oup educati onal programming, devel op s comm unity building activities, and brings in outside speakers to present on top ics of relevance a nd interest to our residents. Eden has extensive experience working with a senior population. The primary goal of our senior re s ident services is to allow our seniors to 'age in place' and li ve independentl y in a dignified, healthy and productive way. To meet this goal, we provide a range of programming t ailored to each individual resident. The overall intention of ser vices programming for our seni or a nd specia l needs residents is to: • Reduce iso lati on by providing on-site programs and enco uraging resident- led programs 6 • • • • • Provide residents with access to resources via information and referral Provide programming designed to enhance the quality of life of our residents Address health and wellness issues faced by our diverse commumtles including depression, physical fitness, assistive technology , nutrition/diet and personal safety Monitor the ability of our residents to continue to live independently and safely in our housing community Build strong communities by facilitating community events, collaborating with resident associations and encouraging volunteerism in the community (internally/externally) As a testament to our ability to provide housing and services allowing our residents to age in place successfully, nearly one quarter of our residents in senior developments are over the age of 80-with three residents over I 00 . • High quality design Eden is recognized in the industry for its creative development approach that includes collaborating with local governments and development partners to create well-designed properties that meet the needs of the residents and tailoring projects to suit the locale. In the recent past, Eden has completed entitlements for projects in Palo Alto, Lafayette, Dublin, Novato, Orinda, and Fremont --all of which required excellent design as well as the development and execution of thoughtful and comprehensive community outreach strategies. In addition, Eden places a high value on design through the work of talented designers, builders and other professionals and is committed to crafting high- quality developments that give careful attention to the needs of residents and the surrounding neighborhood. Indeed, Eden has won more than 60 awards for its work, including the recent recognition of Foss Creek Court in Healdsburg, which in 20 11 has received the prestigious national Charles L. Edson A ward for Tax Credit Excellence, a Gold Nugget Award of Merit from the Pacific Coast Builders' Conference, and won the Affordable Housing Finance Magazine Readers' Choice Award for the best Rural project in the country. Eden will bring this same commitment to excellence, along with the rest of the development team to deliver a high-quality, vibrant neighborhood that offers a variety of housing types and sizes for a range of incomes -all of which will be places that people are excited and proud to call home. 7 8 This Page Intentionally Left Blank TOWN OF LOS GATOS 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6872 SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR JANUARY 27,2016 HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS , CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 4 :00P.M. by Chair Bob Cowan. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Len Pacheco, Bob Cowan, Kathryn Janoff, Michael Kane, Tom O 'Donnell Members Absent: None Staff Present: Joel Paulson, Interim COD Director Marni Moseley, Associate Planner VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. IT E M 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Tom 0 'Donnell moved to approve the minutes of December 9, 2015. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane and approved 5-0. ITEM 8 256 Bachman A venue (Heard out of order) Historic Architecture and Site Application HS-16-005 Requesting approval of exterior modifications for a contributing single-family residence in the Almond Grove Historic District on property zoned R-1 D :LHP. APN 510-14-057. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Genevieve and Mitchell Wyman PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley MOTION: L en Pachec o moved to approve 1) restoring the original door and location; 2) to configure the upper story window with consistent vertical proportions subject to staff review; 3) restoring the multiple light windows on the rear addition; and 4) the fixed skylight with a flat surface, where the finish shall match the roof color as best as possible and the sk y light shall be no larger than 18 "x36'", but small er if possible. The motion was seconded by Michae l Kan e and approved 4-0-1 , with Bob Cowan recused. E.XHIBIT 1 2. Historic Preservation Committee January 27,2016 Page 2 o.f5 ITEM2 North Forty-Phase 1 Architecture and Site Application S-13-090 Subdivision Application M-13-014 Requesting approval for the demolition of existing structures (eight pre-1941) and improvements on multiple parcels located on 20.24 acres within the proposed North Forty Specific Plan Area; construction of a new multi-use, multi-story development consisting of 285 residential units , and 66,000 square feet of commercial floor area including an 18,000 square foot market; and a vesting tentative map. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was completed for the North Forty Specific Plan and further environmental review will be completed as needed , for the proposed project. APNs: 424-07-024 through 027, 031 through 033 through 035, 070, 083 through 086, 090, and 100 APPLICANT: Grosvenor USA Limited PROPERTY OWNERS: Thomas M. Yuki Trust Et. Al./Yuki Farms, Robert & Georgianna Spinazze, Marianne Ezell, Grosvenor USA Limited, Summerhill Homes, James F Dagostino Trustee, Elizabeth K. Dodson, William N. Fales, William Hirshman Don Capbres, the applicant, discussed the history of the project, as well as, the timelines for Phase 1 and Phase 2. The committee discussed the removal of the tress and if there were any possible uses if they were kept. The Committee reviewed the agrarian feel ofte proposed plans and determined that the agrarian history is effectively integrated in Phase I. Additionally, retention of the Barn and the Adobe House on Phase 2 were discussed in the context of commemorating the agrarian history of the property as required in the Specific Plan. Kathryn Janoff was unclear which structures specifically were being requested to be demolished. MOTION: Tom 0 Donnell moved to approve the demolition of the eight pre-1941 structures within Phase 1. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane and approved 4-1, with Kathryn Janoff-nay. Historic Preservation Committee January 27, 2016 Page 3 of5 ITEM 3 360 Bella Vista Avenue (Continued from 12/17/2015) 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 single-family residence and second unit, subdivide one lot into two lots, and construct two new si ngle-family res idences on two properties zoned R-1 :8. APN 529-22-038 . PROPERTY OWNER: John Brady APPLICANT: Michael Black PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley The committee agreed that there were no findings to indicate the structure was built pre-I 941 . MOTION: Kathryn Janoff moved to remove the property from the Historic Resources Inventory. The motion was seconded by Tom 0 'Donnell and approved 5-0. ITEM4 94 Hernandez Avenue (Continued from 12/17/2015) Requesting approval to remove the structure from the Historic Resources Inventory on a property zoned R-1 :8. APN 510-20-024. PROPERTY OWNER: Helen Cadiente APPLICANT: Jaime P. Arafiles PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley Kath,yn Janoff stated that the structure does not meet the criteria to be removed from the Historic R esources Inventory. And since the structure was built before 1941 , the applicant should really try to maintain the historic look and feel of it. MOTION: Kathryn Janoff moved to deny the request to remove the structure from the Historic Resources Inventory. The motion was seconded by Bob Cowan and approved 4-0-1, with Len Pacheco recused . ITEM 5 35 N. Santa Cruz Avenue Architecture and Site Application S-16-007 Requesting approval of exterior modifications to a pre-194 1 commercial building on property zoned C-2. APN 510-44-032 . PROPERTY OWNER: Kilkenny Properties, LLC APPLICANT: Sean McLoughlin PROJ ECT PLANNER: Erin Walters Len Pach eco di scussed concerns with the color scheme. He s uggested that the Historic Preservation Committee January 27,2016 Page 4 of5 applicant consider ways to better integrate with the historic nature of the downtown. He suggested providing more muted colors. Kathryn Janoff and Bob Cowan agreed that alternative colors may work better than the proposed colors. MOTION: Bob Cowan moved to continue the item to a date uncertain. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane and approved S-0. ITEM6 16207 Short Road Requesting approval to remove the structure from the Historic Resources Inventory on a property zoned R-1 :20. 523-09-035. PROPERTY OWNER: William and Barbara Mosley APPLICANT: Lisa Murray, LKM Design PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley Lisa Murray (applicant) stated the structure was not listed on any historic lists and was significantly altered in 2002. Tom 0 'Donnell and Len Pacheco commented that the structure had so much work done to it ; it no longer reflected its 1920's origin. MOTION: Tom O 'Donnell moved to remove the structure from the Historic Resources Inventory. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane and approved S-0. ITEM 7 45 Broadway Architecture and Site Application S-15-040 Requesting approval for relocating a contributing single-fami ly residence in the Broadway Historic District and constructing a second story addition greater than 100 square feet on property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-45-057. PROPERTY OWNER: Lori Baker APPLICANT: Jay Plett PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley Len Pacheco had concerns about having a fireplace outside. He questioned the applicant to see if a terrace or patio was considered. Michael Kane mentioned that this might detract from the original structure. Jay Plett argued that almost every house on Glen Ridge has a side porch. Historic Preservation Committee January 27,2016 Page 5 of5 Kathryn Janoff expressed that she had an issue with the addition. The structure is an iconic house and the addition would change the look of it. MOTION: Tom 0 'Donnell moved to deny the request. The motion was seconded by Kathryn Janoff and approved 4-1 , with Bob Cowan -nay. ITEM 9 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2016 at 4:00p.m. Prepared by: Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Assistant Approved by: Marni Moseley, AI Associate Planner Bob Cowan Chair N:\DEV \H IS TO RIC PRESERVA TION\HPCm inut t..-s\2 0 16\HPCm inutes 1·27 ·16.docx This Page Intentionally Left Blank December 18, 2015 Ms. Marni Moseley Community Development Department Town of Los Gatos 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95031 RE: North 40 Dear Marni: I previously reviewed this project in July of last year. I have gone over the full set of drawing carefully and have previ- ously visited the site. My comments and recommendations are as follows: Overall Site Plan The site plan is much the same as when I reviewed it seventeen moths ago except for a major change in the westerly portion of the Transition Zone where Rowhomes and Garden Cluster residential structures have replaced the earlier Move-Down Condominiums. The currently proposed new site plan is shown below to provide context to my comments. Areas where I have specific comments are highlighted on this site plan diagram. PROPOSED SITE PLAN North 40 Design Review Comments December 18, 2015 Page 2 Overall Evaluation The applicants and their design teams have greatly refined the project since I last reviewed it over a year ago, and more draw- ings have been provided to allow a fuller review of the streetscapes and details of the project. Overall, my feeling is that this has the potential of being an outstanding example of a large scale mixed use development constucted in a relatively com- pressed time period, but with a texture and character of a neighborhood that has evolved over a much longer time frame. The success will lie in the final designs and details, but I feel that the applicant has adopted an approach to providing high quality design with the detail and diversity necessary to give the overall development the “look and feel of Los Gatos”. For devel- opment in other neighborhoods of Los Gatos, I would not be comfortable with the use of metal roofing and wall coverings, but in the context of the North 40 Specific Plan and the resident market focus of the project, I am comfortable with the limited use of those materials as currently shown on the elevation drawings. Concerns and Recommendations I found little to raise concerns regarding the site plan, open space structure and building designs. There are a few issues, how- ever, that staff may wish to discuss further with the applicant. 1. Market and Senior Housing Parking Structure Resident and residential guest parking access is only accessible by joining retail parking traffic through the first and second levels of the parking structure to reach the residential parking on the upper level of the garage. A second issue is that the upper level of the garage is also allocated for Retail Employees parking. Although this parking will be assigned parking, that fact may not totally alleviate potential security issues for residents and their per- sonal property. Recommendation: Continue to explore alternatives to address this parking conflict. Consider below grade parking for the second level of retail parking since a future down ramp is already planned to link the garage access to Phase II of the project. North 40 Design Review Comments December 18, 2015 Page 3 2. Building A1 While all other facades of both the commercial and residential structures throughout the Phase I area are visually interesting and rich in detail, the rear facade of the A1 building facing the parking lot is quite plain and lacking in buffer landscaping between the parking lot and the pedestrian sidewalk adjacent to the building. This is of some special con- cern since this is the front door access area for the residential units on the upper floor of the building. Recommendation: Provide more design interest to the south facade of Building A1, and add landscaping along the pedestrian walkway adjacent to the building. 3. Rowhome Alley Facades A large portion of the residential neighborhood consists of 7 Plex buildings facing Rowhomes across relatively long access alleys lined with garage door facades at grade level. Some provision is made for landscaping between the garage doors, but this will only soften the alleys somewhat. While this is not a totally uncommon condi- tion for development with these product types, efforts are usually made to add more landscaping to alley areas or limit their lengths. A consistent complication in this project is that the major private out- door space for one of the units in each 7 Plex cluster faces onto the alley, and while the alley facades of the 7 Plex building are rich with articulation, the alley facing facades of the Rowhomes are relatively flat and less visually interesting (See floor plans and alley elevations on the following page). North 40 Design Review Comments December 18, 2015 Page 4 North 40 Design Review Comments December 18, 2015 Page 5 Recommendation: Provide more facade articulation and design detail on the alley facades of the Rowhomes, and enhance the landscaping as much as possible.. The illustration immediately below from the North 40 Specific Plan shows one example and others from nearby Bay Area communities are also shown below. These illustrate some common auto court techniques which include: • Projecting bay windows. • Awning or canopies over windows for visual texture and shadows. • Recesses into the facades to allow larger trees. • Significant recessed and projecting balconies. • Planter boxes and pot shelves. • Floor level recesses or projections. • Deep recessed windows and garage doors. • Landscaped trellises over garage doors. Note: The examples shown are on traditional style structures, but the techniques are easily translated for use on more contemporary structures. North 40 Design Review Comments December 18, 2015 Page 6 4. Finger Cluster Linkage to the Grand Paseo The cluster of units that extends into the area with existing development east of South “A” Street is not well linked to the Grand Paseo to the south, as shown in the diagram below. Recommendation: Improve the pedestrian linkage between this building cluster and the Grand Paseo. 5. Access to Units adjacent to Los Gatos Boulevard Convenient access from and to Los Gatos Blvd. and the Grand Paseo is provided for eight of the ten residential units adjacent to Los Gatos Blvd. However, two of the units have a somewhat tortured path along the auto access alley, as shown in the diagram below. Recommendation: Improve the pedestrian linkages between the unit entries and both Los Gatos Blvd. and the Grand Paseo. I have no other recommendations for changes. Marni, please let me know if you have any questions, or if there are other issues that I did not address. Sincerely, CANNON DESIGN GROUP Larry L. Cannon February 8, 2016 Marni F. Moseley, Associate Planner Town of Los Gatos Community Development Department RE: Cannon Design Group – Architectural Review Comments PROJECT No: 09039 Concerns and Recommendations –TEAM RESPONSES Marni, Thank you for providing the Cannon Design Groups comments of our October 14, 2015 set. We have corrected our drawings as referenced in the bolded responses to the comments in the December 18, 2015 letter. 1. Market and Senior Housing Parking Structure Resident and residential guest parking access is only accessible by joining retail parking traffic through the first and second levels of the parking structure to reach the residential parking on the upper level of the garage. A second issue is that the upper level of the garage is also allocated for Retail Employees parking. Although this parking will be assigned parking, that fact may not totally alleviate potential security issues for residents and their personal property. Recommendation: Continue to explore alternatives to address this parking conflict. Consider below grade parking for the second level of retail parking since a future down ramp is already planned to link the garage access to Phase II of the project. Response: The Phase I design does not incorporate a separate drive path for the residential parking stalls. However, in the Phase II design we are planning an addition to this parking structure we will review the traffic flow to investigate the possibilities for a separate route to the Residential parking stalls. Please note we have added a below grade parking level to this structure, see sheet 3.6. To address security concerns we have incorporated a security gate on the Second Floor of the garage to block public access to the third floor parking. This security gate would have a electronic key pad for ease of access for the authorized user. 2. Building A1 While all other facades of both the commercial and residential structures throughout the Phase I area are visually interesting and rich in detail, the rear facade of the A1 building facing the parking lot is quite plain and lacking in buffer landscaping between the parking lot and the Marni Moseley/09039 February 8, 2016 Page 2 of 3 pedestrian sidewalk adjacent to the building. This is of some special concern since this is the front door access area for the residential units on the upper floor of the building. Recommendation: Provide more design interest to the south facade of Building A1, and add landscaping along the pedestrian walkway adjacent to the building. Response: We have adjusted the Parking Lot A layout to add an additional foot to the walk that is adjacent to the rear façade of Building A1. This allowed us to add a series of vine pockets that will enhance the building facade and maintain adequate clearances for deliveries to the retail service doors along this walk. 3. Rowhome Alley Facades A large portion of the residential neighborhood consists of 7 Plex buildings facing Rowhomes across relatively long access alleys lined with garage door facades at grade level. Some provision is made for landscaping between the garage doors, but this will only soften the alleys somewhat. While this is not a totally uncommon condition for development with these product types, efforts are usually made to add more landscaping to alley areas or limit their lengths. A consistent complication in this project is that the major private outdoor space for one of the units in each 7 Plex cluster faces onto the alley, and while the alley facades of the 7 Plex building are rich with articulation, the alley facing facades of the Rowhomes are relatively flat and less visually interesting. Recommendation: Provide more facade articulation and design detail on the alley facades of the Rowhomes, and enhance the landscaping as much as possible. The illustration immediately below from the North 40 Specific Plan shows one example and others from nearby Bay Area communities are also shown below. These illustrate some common auto court techniques which include: • Projecting bay windows. • Awning or canopies over windows for visual texture and shadows. • Recesses into the facades to allow larger trees. • Significant recessed and projecting balconies. • Planter boxes and pot shelves. • Floor level recesses or projections. • Deep recessed windows and garage doors. • Landscaped trellises over garage doors. Note: The examples shown are on traditional style structures, but the techniques are easily translated for use on more contemporary structures. Response: Enhanced design elements have been added to the alley facades of the Rowhome building types. All Rowhome facades have received an increase of material variety and color palette. The facades also include a strong horizontal break and shadow line, with cantilevered floors over the garage level, as well as having all garage doors located in deep recesses. At longer alleys, and alleys facing balconies at the Garden Cluster building type, additional architectural detailing has been added in the form of window awnings and planter boxes to create greater articulation and interest. The project alleyways are also wider than standard, which allows for more light to enter them and their adjacent units, enhances planting between the garage doors and increases the separation between units. Additionally, the longer alleys are divided by paseo crossings that add articulation and interest by breaking up long sections of paving and also provide enhanced areas for planting that include large canopy trees. Marni Moseley/09039 February 8, 2016 Page 3 of 3 4. Finger Cluster Linkage to the Grand Paseo The cluster of units that extends into the area with existing development east of South “A” Street is not well linked to the Grand Paseo to the south, as shown in the diagram below. Recommendation: Improve the pedestrian linkage between this building cluster and the Grand Paseo. Response: The orientation of this cluster of buildings has been revised from the previous submittal. The 7-plex Garden Cluster building has been reversed to face the east side of the property. A connection to the sidewalk, adjacent to the head-in parking at Alley ‘G’, leads to alley crossings on both the east and west side of the building that lead to the Grand Paseo. The previous two detached homes have been replaced with a Rowhouse building that faces South ‘A’ Street. The entrances to the units of this building have access to the Grand Paseo from the sidewalk along South ‘A’ Street. 5. Access to Units adjacent to Los Gatos Boulevard Convenient access from and to Los Gatos Blvd. and the Grand Paseo is provided for eight of the ten residential units adjacent to Los Gatos Blvd. However, two of the units have a somewhat tortured path along the auto access alley, as shown in the diagram below. Recommendation: Improve the pedestrian linkages between the unit entries and both Los Gatos Blvd and the Grand Paseo. Response: Improved pedestrian linkages have been added from street parking and the Grand Paseo to the entries of the 1X units in the 5-plex Garden Cluster buildings. These include new connections to adjacent sidewalks and enhanced paving across Alley ‘G’. Sincerely, Debra Lehtone BAR Architects 415-293-7135 dlehtone@bararch.com cc: Don Capobres; Wendi Baker; File encl: None path: \\srvfile01\documents\09039 Los Gatos North Forty\3 REGULATORY\3.12 Planning Department\151111_Planning Staff Review Comments\FINAL LETTERS\North40_DraftResponse_LarryCannon.docx March 21, 2016 Ms. Marni Moseley Community Development Department Town of Los Gatos 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95031 RE: North 40 Dear Marni: I previously reviewed this project in July of 2014 and again last December. I have gone over the full set of new drawings carefully and have previously visited the site. My comments and recommendations are as follows: Overall Site Plan The site plan has remained much the same over the course of the reviews except for a major change in the westerly por- tion of the Transition Zone where Rowhomes and Garden Cluster residential structures replaced the earlier Move-Down Condominiums. The currently proposed new site plan is shown below, and illustrations of the proposed buildings and landscape environment are included at the end of this letter. PROPOSED SITE PLAN North 40 Design Review Comments March 21, 2016 Page 2 Previous Concerns The overall plan has remained consistent with the North 40 Specific Plan so comments in the previous reviews have focused on smaller issues and refinements. Issues raised in previous reviews included the following: 1. Clarification and refinements to the Log Gatos Blvd. frontage. 2. Access to resident parking at the Senior Housing/Market Hall Mixed Use complex. 3. Refinement and expansion of the finger cluster development that extends into the existing residential neighbor- hood which is not a part of this development. 4. Clarification of the circulation paths and termini along the major north-south Paseos. 5. Variation in areas where flat roofs were initially proposed. 6. Treatment of the long alley access to parking garages in the Lark District including refinements to the alley facades of the Rowhome units. 7. Guest parking locations relative to some units. 8. Clarification and refinements to the distribution of the Contemporary and Traditional Style residential units. 9. Materials selection 10. Facade treatment to the parking side of Building A1. Staff has worked with the applicant over the past 20 months to refine the project through changes or have satisfied themselves that some of the issues raised are not of significant concern to warrant changes. I have no other recommen- dations for further changes. Marni, please let me know if you have any questions, or if there are other issues that I did not address. Sincerely, CANNON DESIGN GROUP Larry L. Cannon North 40 Design Review Comments March 21, 2016 Page 3 MARKET HALL AND SENIOR HOUSING MARKET HALL AND MIXED USE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT North 40 Design Review Comments March 21, 2016 Page 4 MIXED USE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT SENIOR HOUSING AND MIXED USE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT North 40 Design Review Comments March 21, 2016 Page 5 GARDEN CLUSTER RESIDENTIAL ROWHOME RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CLUSTER RESIDENTIAL North 40 Design Review Comments March 21, 2016 Page 6 COMMUNITY PARKS AND GARDENS GRAND PASEO