Item 01 - Approval of Draft Minutes November 11, 2015ITEM NO: 1
CONSENT
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
The Planning Commission of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Wednesday,
November 11, 2015, at 7:00 pm.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Chair Burch called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Kendra Burch, Vice Chair Mary Badame, Commissioner Charles Erekson,
Commissioner Melanie Hanssen, Commissioner D. Michael Kane, Commissioner Tom
O’Donnell, and Commissioner Joanne Talesfore
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Erekson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Desk Item for Item 2.
REQUESTED CONTINUANCES – ITEM #3
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Erekson to continue the public hearing for Item 3,
Town Code Amendment A-15-002, to January 13, 2016.
Seconded by Commissioner Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed 7-0.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee
Commissioner O’Donnell
- The 11/11/15 CDAC meeting considered two matters:
- 17076 Summit Way
- North 40 Phase I
Planned Development Study Committee
Commissioner Talesfore
- The 11/5/15 PDSC meeting considered:
- The Ad Hoc Committee’s draft for Planned Developments
- Amendments to the draft, including a revised purpose and intent
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUDIENCE)
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes – October 28, 2015
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Talesfore to approve the meeting minutes of
October 28, 2015.
Seconded by Commissioner Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed 7-0.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 485 Monterey Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-15-018
APN 410-16-026
Property Owner: Black Real Estate Investments, LLC
Applicant: Michael Black
Project Planner: Erin Walters
Requesting approval to demolish an existing office building, construct a new single-family
residence, construct an accessory structure with reduced setbacks, and obtain a grading
permit for property zoned O.
Chair Burch opened the public hearing.
Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Commission members asked questions of staff.
Michael Black
- Thanked the Commission for approving the rezoning portion of the project at the last hearing for
which they have recently obtained Council approval. They are now focusing on the site and
architecture application.
Bess Wiersema
- Commented that they reduced the overall pitch of the roof, which lowered the house; every open
gable end became an open articulated detailed façade point; and they reduced the height. The
garage size and one setback exception has not changed, but they brought additional justification
in support of their proposal.
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Commission members asked questions of Ms. Wiersema.
Wendy Paige
- Commented that she is the neighbor to the north. She is in favor of the proj ect, because it will be
an improvement over what is there now, and she also appreciates the aesthetics of the project.
Her only concern is construction noise, and allowing construction during weekends and holidays
from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., which she finds unreasonable.
Commission members asked questions of Ms. Paige.
Commission members asked questions of staff.
Commission members asked questions of Ms. Wiersema and Mr. Black.
Chair Burch closed the public input portion of the hearing and returned to the Commission for
deliberation.
Commission members asked questions of staff.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner O’Donnell to approve Architecture and Site
Application S-15-018 subject to the conditions of approval as noted in
Exhibit 3 of the staff report dated November 11, 2015. The required
findings were made as noted in Exhibit 2 of the staff report dated
November 11, 2015.
Seconded by Commissioner Erekson.
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Commission members discussed the matter.
Commissioner Hanssen requested the motion be amended to eliminate the 3 foot setback
allowance and increase the setback to 5 feet.
The maker of the motion did not accept the amendment to the motion.
Commission members discussed the matter.
Chair Burch requested the motion be amended to state that the there shall be no construction on
Sundays and holidays.
The maker of the motion accepted the amendment to the motion.
The seconder of the motion accepted the amendment to the motion.
VOTE: Motion failed 3-4 with Chair Burch, Vice Chair Badame, and
Commissioners Hanssen and Talesfore opposing.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Burch to approve Architecture and Site Application S-
15-018 subject to the conditions of approval as noted in Exhibit 3 of the
staff report dated November 11, 2015. The required findings were made
as noted in Exhibit 2 of the staff report dated November 11, 2015. The
Commission shall not approve the exception for the reduced setback for
the garage. Subject to the additional conditions of approval that there
shall be no construction on Sundays and holidays.
Seconded by Commissioner Kane.
Commission members asked questions of staff.
VOTE: Motion passed 5-2 with Commissioners Erekson and O’Donnell
opposing.
Planning Manager Joel Paulson cited the appeal rights.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
NEW OTHER BUSINESS
1. Report from Community Development Director, Laurel Prevetti
Town Council met 11/3/15; approved the Valet Parking Ordinance; considered the
Hillbrook School six-month traffic monitoring; and denied the Quale Hill appeal.
The Council will appoint the new Mayor and Vice Mayor at the November 17th
meeting.
The City continues to recruit for Boards and Commissions.
Commission Matters
None.
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm.
TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
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Kendra Burch, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ATTEST:
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Joel Paulson
Planning Manager