14B Minutes - Parking Authority Joint Redevelopment Agency
···DRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 23, 2004 /MINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030
Council/Agency Meeting Date: May 3, 2004 Item #: 14B ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM EJIROLL CALL E:OlJ. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4:00 PM TOWN COUNCIL The Town CounciVParking Authority/Redevelopment
Agency of the Town ofLos Gatos met in the Council Chambers ofthe Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2004, in a special regular session. IPresent: Sandy
Decker, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Mike Wasserman and Mayor/Chairman Glickman. Absent: None The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMUNICATIONS
II VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS 4:02 SPEAKER Ray Davis spoke ofthe need for a code ofethics in the Town. He also PM enquired about the interest on redevelopment funds that the county withheld
from the school district. Mayor Glickman and Mr. Pirzynski noted that the Council does have a working policy committee that oversees the code of ethics for the Town. Also noted that
the Grand Jury report found that the actions taken by the Town have been appropriate and that the County finally did pay the correct amount to the schools. '..............-/1 4:07 PM
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMl SOBRATO DEVELOPMENT 1 PUBLIC HEARING WINCHESTERBOULEVARD 14300rPLANNEDDEVELOPMENT Mayor Glickman announced that this was the time and place duly noticed for holding
a public hearing-to consider modification of an approved Planned Development relating to the allowed square footage of office space on property zoned CM:PD. An Addendum to the Environmental
Impact Report will be prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. APN 424-32-068. Property Owner/Applicant: Sobrato Development Companies. N:\CLKIA MARlAN'S
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PUBLIC HEARING WINCHESTERBOULEVARD 14300IPLANNED DEVELOPMENT I TIME I?I===I=T=E=M====nll========A=C=T=IO=N=.=O=N=I=T=E=M========H1 PUBLIC HEARING ( 4:08 STAFF
REPORT PM 14300 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD r4:i7l1SPE.AKERS FOR SPEAKER 5:04 SPEAKER PM 5:07 SPEAKER PM I ;i: II SPEAKER 5:15 SPEAKER PM Bud Lortz., Community Development Director,
spoke ofthe history of this project with the following comments: On January 20, 2004 Council approved a Planned Development for 120,000 square feet of office R&D and 290 apartments,
51 of which are BMP's; Subsequently Netflix contacted the applicant about possibly occupying the office buildings; Planning Commission considered this matter on April 20, 2004 and recommended
approval on a 5-1 vote; The Commission made recommendation on items including building height, lease conditions, wheel stops in parking garages, a freeway sign, maintenance of community
benefits, sidewalk along Winchester and offhaul ofexcess dirt from the site. I SPEAKERS FOR ITEM 1 . WINCHESTERBOULEVARD 14300IPLANNED DEVELOPMENT John Shenk, representing Sobrato Development
Companies, described the proposed changes to the office buildings as follows: Buildings are extendedtoward the south; The main drive aisle was made smaller; The landscape median is also
smaller; Showed three exhibits contrasting the January 2004 approved plans with the proposed modified project; The increased height is to provide Netflix with a ';green building" as
energy efficient as possible. He concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation except for the language on the lease as those negotiations are not yet complete. He confirmed
that a lease agreement will be provided prior t9 a building permit. Dave Ferrar strongly recommended approval of the project noting: Netflix adding vibrancy to ddn1Iimmty; Improtance
ofkeeping Netflix is Town; Unique opportunit)ifor the Town; Envirorunentally friendly building a great plus. :Sob Shepard, realtor, spoke of Reed Hastings reviewing 65 different locations
for Netflix. Winchester is the preferred location and he asked that Council assist in a successful application and assurance ofa proj ect that will encourage economic vitality in. the
community; I Ray Davis spoke of increased traffic and congestion, and asked how thisproj ect will impact the quality 6flife for the residents ofLos Gatos. Julie SallJuan as a resident
of Los Gatos, noted that she worked at Netflix; enjoyed working and living in Town; raised her daughter in Town; and was able to have her daughter attend local schools and participate
in local coinmunity activites. She hoped others would be able to enjoy the same benefits. N:ICLK\A MARIAN'S FILEIDraft MinutesI4MM-04-23-04-SpeciaIRegular-Sobrato Net Flix.wpd 2
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PM SPEAKER I5:22l CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING -ITEM 1 5:23 COUNCIL PM COMMENTS AND CONSENSUS ON ITEMl Lee Quintana, Member ofthe Planning Commission, asked Council to consider the following
elements of the project carefully: Additional cubic yards of off-haul; Project construction impacts to community; Proper review ofhauling routes and mitigation of impact; and Review
of CEQA concerns and compliance. Denise Helm, representing Netflix, spoke ofthe consultants they have hired to design a "green" building. They are looking at using an evaporated cooling
system and additional height is needed to accommodate the rooftop equipment and the space between floors for appropriate sized ducting and conduits. Mayor Glickman closed the public
hearing on Item 1. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONSENSUS WINCHESTERBOULEVARD 14300JPLANNEDDEVELOPMENT Council Comments & Consensus: * Reaffirmed $50,000 contribution for community benefit *
Reaffirmed the installation ofsidewalk when the light rail connection is completed * Accepting ofthe Planning Commission's work and conclusions * Town staffand applicant to work diligently
onmaintaining previously approved building height * City ofCampbell will be kept abreast ofany changes that may impact them and be included in the plans for the off-haul * Applicant
will work with Town staff on the truck routes and all mitigation methods for smooth construction work including: Developed traffic plans; Use of flagmen; Time sensitivity to traffic
routes; Not traveling through residential zones * The present project reflects fewer trips, and reduced bulk and impact than what was covered in the EIR * Sign would need to fit in architecturally
on the southern elevation of building "A" and could not eliminate any windows * In general, as Netflix grows, Los Gatos' sales tax will grow 6:08 PM ITEMl COUNCIL ACTION Council Consensus
to accept informational documents as Addendums I & II dated April 22, 2004 and April 21, 2004 submitted for this evening's Meeting of 4/23/04. N:\CLKIA MARJAN'S FILE\Draft Minutes\4MM-04-23-04-Specia
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PUBLIC HEARING WINCHESTE:RBOULEVARD 14300IPLANNEDDEVELOPMENT I TIME 1I1==========I=T==E=M====J11:========A=C=T=IO=N==O=N=I=T=E=M========J11 PUBLIC HEARING 6:08
ITEM 1 PM REQUIRED FIN])INGS 6:22 ITEM 1 PM :READING WAIVED Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded byMs McNutt, that Council find that this Zone Change is internally consistent with the General
Plan and its Elements. Also finding that the benefits ofthe project outweigh the impacts of the project. And finally that the Environmental Impact Report, EIR Addendum II Update, reflects
the latest iteration of this project. Carried by a vote of4 ayes. Mrs. Decker voted no. The Town Clerk read the Title ofthe Proposed Ordinance. Motion by Mr. PirZynski, seconded by Ms
McNutt, to waive the reading ofthe Proposed Ordinance. Carried unanimously. 6:24 PM 6:24 PM ITEM 1 INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE "NO" VOTE ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE Motion by Mr. Pirzynski,
seconded by Ms McNutt, that Council introduce Proposed Ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING TIlE: PLANNED DEvELOPMENTAT 14300-14350WINCHESTERBOULEVARD
(ORDINANCE. 2126), with the stipulation that the Plfuming Commission Items 1-6 as specified in the Addendum dated April 21, 2004 are to be included. Also noted by the m<iker ofthe wption
wets the unique architecture; the Gateway project of a world class corporate headquarters for a very successful business having its roots in Los Gatos; and the creative mixture of residential
and research and development in a location planned for a future .light rail station and transportation hub for this community. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Decker voted no. (01.15)
Mrs. Decker asked that her reasons for her "no" vote on the proposed ordinance be reflected in the minutes as follows: * She believes that a better plan for this project could be worked
out which would offermore benefits to the community and Netflix together * A more attractive and compatible design should be required for our Town * She spoke of the community values
addressed in the General Plan, such as small town atmosphere, hillside protection and small scale development * This project covers more than 50% in hard scape * The General Plan states
building height for HVAC be included in overall building height * Proposal is 20' above height stipulated in Zoning Ordinance * A 2' increase might work but not a 5' increase * Concerned
that the proposed freeway sign will set precedence * The 300.homes and office building capable ofhiring 1,00 people will impact this area severely N:ICLKIA MARIAN'S FILEIDraft MinutesI4MM-04-23-04-Sp
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EJI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING PM CONTINUED WINCHESTERBOULEVARD 14300IPLANNEDDEVELOPMENT ITEM 1 Council Consensus to accept "LetterofAgreement" from
Netflix as set COUNCIL forth in the Addendum Report dated April 22, 2004. Carried ACCEPTANCE unanimously. I II ADJOURNMENT IMayor Glickman adjourned this eveJring's meeting.t 6:40
PM ATTEST: Marian V. Cosgrove Town Clerk Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency N:\CLKIA MARIAN'S FILE\Draft Minutes\4MM-04-23-04-SpeciaIRegular-Sobrato Net F1ix.wpd 5