Agenda 08.22.12
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AGENDA
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
110 E. MAIN STREET
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 -- 7:00 -11:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 8, 2012
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
REQUESTED CONTINUANCES – ITEM #6
SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUDIENCE) - (Up to three-minute time limit per speaker for items
not on the agenda. Speakers are allowed up to an additional three minutes to speak on any public
hearing item.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. *15951 Los Gatos Boulevard
Conditional Use Permit U-12-009
Requesting approval to modify an existing wireless telecommunication facility and
replace three existing antennae on property zoned O. APN 527-57-001 through -018.
PROPERTY OWNER: Stephen Chen Trust
APPLICANT: Kim Peterson for Sprint
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
2. *218 Kensington Way
Conditional Use Permit U-12-005
Requesting approval to modify an existing wireless telecommunication facility and
replace three existing antennae on property zoned R-1:8. APN 527-48-029
PROPERTY OWNER: PG&E
APPLICANT: Sprint
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
Planning Commission Agenda
August 22, 2012
Page 2 of 3
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. 357 Pennsylvania Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-12-028
Requesting approval to demolish a single family residence and construct a new single
family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APNs 510-41-069 and 070.
PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT: David and Cynthia Lazares
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
(Continued from 7/11/12 Planning Commission meeting)
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. 381 Pennsylvania Ave
Subdivision Application M-10-007
Environmental Impact Report EIR-12-002
Requesting approval of a two lot subdivision on property zoned R-1:8. The project could
have a significant impact on the environment and an Environmental Impact Report has
been prepared as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). APN
510-41-057.
PROPERTY OWNER: 381 Pennsylvania Avenue, LLC
APPLICANT: Greg Howell
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
5. 236 & 238 Bachman Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-12-038
Requesting approval to demolish a two-family dwelling, and construct a single family
dwelling with a detached garage with reduced rear setbacks on property zoned R-
1D:LHP. APN 510-14-054.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Omid Shakeri
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Savage
CONTINUED OTHER BUSINESS
NEW OTHER BUSINESS
6. Sustainability Plan
Consider adoption of a Sustainability Plan to serve as the Town’s Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) Emissions Reduction Plan and satisfy the 2020 General Plan Action ENV-13.1.
No significant environmental impacts have been identified as a result of this project and
an Addendum to the 2020 General Plan EIR is recommended.
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Savage
Planning Commission Agenda
August 22, 2012
Page 3 of 3
7. Report from Director of Community Development
8. Commission Matters
ADJOURNMENT
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in
this meeting, please contact Community Development Department at (408) 354-6874. 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]
Writings related to an item on the Planning Commission agenda distributed to members of the
Commission within 72 hours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the reference desk in
the Los Gatos Town Library, located at 100 Villa Avenue; the Community Development Department
and Clerk Department, both located at 110 E. Main Street; and are also available for review on the
official Town of Los Gatos website at www.losgatosca.gov. Copies of desk items distributed to
members of the Commission at the meeting are available for review in the Town Council Chambers.
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