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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
The Planning Commission of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Wednesday,
November 13, 2013, at 7:00 P.M.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Chair Erekson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Charles Erekson, Vice Chair Margaret Smith, Commission Member John Bourgeois,
Commission Member Kendra Burch, Commission Member Tom O’Donnell, Commission Member Marico
Sayoc, Commission Member Joanne Talesfore
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Sayoc led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 2013
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Talesfore to approve meeting minutes of October
23, 2013.
Seconded by Commissioner Bourgeois.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REQUESTED CONTINUANCES – ITEM #1
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Sayoc to continue the public hearing for Item 1,
15644 Shady Lane (Lot 3), to December 11, 2013.
Seconded by Commissioner Burch.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Historic Preservation Committee Matters
Commissioner Tom O’Donnell
- The 5/13/13 HPC meeting considered three matters:
- 15 North Santa Cruz Avenue
- Bachman Court
- 133 Glen Ridge Avenue.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUDIENCE)
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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Planning Commission November 13, 2013
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 15644 Shady Lane (Lot 3)
Architecture and Site Application S-13-035.
APN: 527-09-012.
Property Owner/Applicant: Davidon Homes
Project Planner: Suzanne Avila
Requesting approval to construct a new single-family residence within an approved Planned
Development (Highlands of Los Gatos) on property zoned HR-2½:PD.
Continuance granted to December 11, 2013.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 100 Prospect Avenue
Subdivision Application M-13-003
Environmental Impact Report EIR-13-002
APN 529-44-005
Property Owner/Applicant: Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
Project Planner: Suzanne Avila
Accepting public comment on the Environmental Impact Report for a request to subdivide a
10.3 acre parcel into 17 lots on property zoned R-1:20. No action will be taken at this
meeting.
Chair Erekson opened the public hearing.
Jak VanNada
- Commented that he supports the project but is concerned the EIR population estimate for
increased number of people is too low.
Susan Kankel
- Commented that she lives across the street, and although there are problems to be solved she is
a firm supporter.
Bill Kraus
- Commented that both lot and frontage size are below the neighb orhood standard and should be
reconsidered.
Anthony Layzell
- Commented that he supports the project but believes a professional traffic study should be a top
priority.
Sister Mary Pat Leroy, Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, Long Range Planning Committee
Chair
- Commented that although it was not required, the Sisters requested an EIR in order to provide
additional information to the public, to ensure all potential environmental impacts are studied and
the project is evaluated for consistency with Town goals and policies.
Don Imwalle
- Commented that increasing lot sizes would reduce the number of houses and ultimately the
revenue for the long-term healthcare for the Sisters who have given to the community for years.
Chair Erekson closed the public hearing.
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Planning Commission November 13, 2013
NEW OTHER BUSINESS
3. Report from Director of Community Development
Planning Manager Joel Paulson
- Development Review Committee met 11/12/13, approved modifications to the Los
Gatos Motor Inn.
- Town Council met 11/4/13, approved AHOZ program materials, discussed planned
developments
4. Commission Matters
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
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Charles Erekson, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ATTEST:
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Joel Paulson
Planning Manager