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Agenda 09.14.16Page 1 of 3 TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 14, 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 this 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 meet ing 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 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday s at 7:00 p.m. Rebroadcast of the Planning Commission Meetings 1st and 3 rd 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 3 TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 7:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NONE REQUESTED CONTINUANCES – ITEM 2 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 – August 24, 2016 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 19 Highland Avenue Architecture and Site Application S -15-077 Consider an appeal of a decision of the Development Review Committee approving an Architecture and Site Application to construct a new single-family residence and remove large protected trees on property zoned HR -2½. APN 529-37-033. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Ed Pearson APPELLANTS: Badame, Roberts, S mullen, and Spalding Families PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz Continued from 8/24/2016 3. 125 Wheeler Avenue Architecture and Site Application S -16-039 Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and to construct a new single-family residence on property zoned R -1:8. APN 532-36-065. PROPERTY OWNER: Jeff Avilla and Darcy Viale-Avilla APPLICANT: Tony Jeans PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga Continued from 8/24/2016 Page 3 of 3 4. 105 Newell Avenue Planned Development Application PD -14-002 Mitigated Negative Declaration ND -16-002 Requesting approval of a Planned Development to rezone a property from R -1:12 to R- 1:12:PD , demolish an existing building, and construct four single -family residences on property zoned R-1:12. APN 409-24-026. PROPERTY OWNER: Tango Pappa APPLICANT: Camargo & Associates Architects PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer 5. 140 S. Santa Cruz Avenue Conditional Use Permit Application U -16-005 Requesting approval for a modification to an existing Conditional Use Permit to allow entertainment on property zoned C -2:PD. APNs 510-45-064 and -065. PROPERTY OWNER: Michael Mohr – Coo MetWest Properties, LLC APPLICANT: LG Hotel LLC D.B.A. Toll House PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz OTHER BUSINESS 6. Report from the Director of Community Development 7. 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) 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.