4-14-14 Applicant Shannon Project- FINALError:
“An act involving an unintentional deviation
from the truth or accuracy.”
- Webster’s Dictionary
The Neighborhood
“Common sense should be used when
applying the diagram to a specific site
context. If in doubt, consult with Town
Staff for guidance.”
-Town of Los Gatos Residential Design Guidelines
“Staff found that the proposed residences
comply with the Residential Design
Guidelines and are compatible with the
neighborhood in terms of mass and scale
and materials...”
“…Recommend granting approval of the
Architecture and Site applications..”
- Town of Los Gatos Planning Commission Staff Report
January 8, 2014
“An act through deficiency or accident
which departs from or fails to achieve what
should be done.”
- Webster’s Dictionary
Error:
Findings:
“…The commission must adopt written
‘findings’ explaining the factual reasons for
its decision.”
- The State of California Planning Commissioner’s Handbook
“Motion by Commissioner Talesfore to approve
Subdivision Application M-13-010 subject to the
conditions of approval as noted in Exhibit 3 of
the staff report dated January 8, 2014. The
required findings were made as noted in
Exhibit 2 of the staff report.”
“Motion by Commissioner Talesfore to deny
Architecture and Site Applications S-13-071 and
S-13-080 with the condition that the demolition
must occur prior to recording the map.”
- Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting
January 8, 2014
“Findings must be supported by evidence in
the hearing record (i.e., testimony, reports,
environmental documents, etc.) and should
not contain unsupported statements.”
- The State of California Planning Commissioner’s Handbook
Findings:
“Staff found that the proposed residences
comply with the Residential Design
Guidelines and are compatible with the
neighborhood in terms of mass and scale
and materials...”
“…Recommend granting approval of the
Architecture and Site applications..”
- Town of Los Gatos Planning Commission Staff Report
January 8, 2014
“The two homes are well designed, are
similar in scale to other nearby two-story
homes, and are compatible in scale with the
large church structure across Shannon Road.
I have no recommendations for changes to
the proposed designs.”
- Larry L. Cannon
President, Cannon Design Group
Town of Los Gatos Consulting Architect
“Attention to legal requirements. A commissioner must
keep basic legal requirements in mind.
Is the proposal consistent with the general plan?
Does it meet all applicable zoning or subdivision
ordinance requirements?
Is the commission’s decision supported by findings of
fact based on substantial evidence in the record?”
- The State of California Planning Commissioner’s Handbook
Findings: