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Agenda 06.22.16Page 1 of 4 TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 22, 2016 110 EAST MAIN STREET COUNCIL CHAMBERS (DOWNSTAIRS) LOS GATOS, CA PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS The Town of Los Gatos strongly encourages your active participation in the public process, which is the 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 th is agenda. The Planning Commission meeting is the appropriate place to speak on an item. If you wish to speak to an item on the agenda, please complete a speaker card located on the back of the chamber benches and return it to a staff member. If you wish to speak to an item NOT on the agenda, you may do so during the Verbal Communications period. The time allocated to speakers may change to better facilitate the Planning Commission meeting. The purpose of the Planning Commission meeting is to conduct the business of the community in an 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. For the benefit of the community, the Town of Los Gatos asks that you follow the Town’s meeting guidelines while attending Planning Commission meetings and treat everyone with respect and dignity. Planning Commission Meetings Broadcast Live on KCAT, Channel 15 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Rebroadcast of the Planning Commission Meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Live & Archived Planning Commission Meetings can be viewed by going to: www.losgatosca.gov IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK DEPARTMENT AT (408) 354-6834. 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] Mary Badame, Chair D. Michael Kane, Vice Chair Kendra Burch, Commissioner Charles Erekson, Commissioner Melanie Hanssen, Commissioner Matthew Hudes, Commissioner Thomas O’Donnell, Commissioner Page 2 of 4 TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 22, 2016 7:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NONE REQUESTED CONTINUANCES – NONE SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS – ORAL VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public may address the Planning Commission on any matter that is not listed on the agenda. Unless additional time is authorized by the Chair of the Planning Commission, remarks shall be limited to three minutes.) CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) (Before the Planning Commission acts on the consent agenda, any member of the public or Planning Commission may request that any item be removed from the consent agenda. At the Chair’s discretion, items removed from the consent calendar may be considered either before or after the Public Hearings portion of the agenda) 1. Approval of Minutes – June 8, 2016 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 649 University Avenue Architecture and Site Application S-16-022 Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a commercial building on property zoned LM. APNs 529-10-085 and -139. PROPERTY OWNER: Fox Creek Fund, LLC APPLICANT: Gary Kohlsaat PROJECT PLANNER: Dorian Pradon 3. 252 Prince Street Architecture and Site Application S-15-069 Requesting approval for a technical demolition of an existing single-family residence and construction of a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 407-32- 005. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Michael Y. Wu PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga Page 3 of 4 4. 52 Oak Grove Avenue Architecture and Site Application S-16-041 Requesting approval to construct a new second story addition on an existing single- family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 529-30-025. PROPERTY OWNER: Bob and Eleanor Tullis APPLICANT: Jennifer Kretschmer PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer 5. 26 Oak Hill Way Architecture and Site Application S-16-032 Requesting approval to construct a new second story addition on an existing single- family residence, encroach into the required rear setback, and exceed the maximum allowed floor area on a non-conforming property zoned R-1:D. APN 529-34-053. PROPERTY OWNER: Alexander Peysakhovich APPLICANT: Holly and Richard Hartman: Homtec PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer 6. 14595 Clearview Drive Architecture and Site Application S-15-038 Requesting approval to construct a 546-square foot private instruction accessory building on property zoned RC. APN 409-31-001. PROPERTY OWNER: Maxine Leider Trust APPLICANT: La Rinconada Country Club PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley 7. 341 Bella Vista Avenue Architecture and Site Application S-12-103 Requesting approval to construct a single-family residence and remove large protected trees on property zoned R-1:8. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared. APNs 529-23-015 and -016 PROPERTY OWNER: Jake Peters and Dan Ross APPLICANT: Dan Ross PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley Continued from 5/25/2016 OTHER BUSINESS 8. Report from the Director of Community Development 9. Commission Matters ADJOURNMENT (Planning Commission policy is to adjourn no later than 11:30 p.m. unless a majority of the Planning Commission votes for an extension of time) Page 4 of 4 The Town of Los Gatos has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.6; litigation 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. Writings related to an item on the Planning Commission meeting agenda distributed to members of the Planning Commission within 72 hours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the front desk of the Los Gatos Town Library, located at 100 Villa Avenue, and are also available for review on the official Town of Los Gatos website. Copies of desk items distributed to members of the Planning Commission at the meeting are available for review in the Town Council Chambers.