Agenda 09.28.16Page 1 of 3
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 28, 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.
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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.
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
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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
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
7:00 P.M.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NONE
REQUESTED CONTINUANCES – ITEM 4
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 – September 14, 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 9/14/2016
3. 213 Tait Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S -16-042
Requesting approval to exceed the allowable floor area ratio for an addition to an existing
two-story contributing single-family residence in the Almond Grove Historic District on
property zoned R-1D: LHP. APN 510-17-007.
PROPERTY OWNER: Joey McCarthy
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema/Studio Three Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
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4. 300 Marchmont Drive
Annual review of a Conditional Use Permit modification to increase school enrollment of
an existing private school (Hillbrook School) on property zoned HR -1. APNs 532-10-001
and 532-11-011.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Hillbrook School/Mark Silver
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
5. 50 University Avenue, Suite 180
Conditional Use Permit Application U -16-004
Requesting approval to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant (Wine
Cellar) to allow for an increase of 60 additional seats, to modify the distribution of
existing seating, and to allow entertainment before 10:00 p.m. on property zoned C-
2:LHP:PD. APN 529-02-044.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sri Old Town LLC
APPLICANT: Mark English, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
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.