09 Minutes - Parking Authority Joint Redevelopment AgencyDRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MAY 2, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Council/Agency Meeting
Date: 05/16/2005
Item# 9 .
TIME
[ITEM
ACTION ON ITEM
7:00 PM
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the Town
of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town of Hall,
110 East Main Street, at 7:00 PM, May 2, 2005, in a joint regular session.
7:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Barbara Spector,
and Mayor/Chairman Mike Wasserman
Absent: None
7:02 PM
PLEDGE OF
The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE
7:03 PM
CLOSED SESSION
No closed session to report.
7:04 PM
COMMENDATION
Community/Business Recognition
• Nick Baggarly, Executive Director (LONGITUDE) Expedition
Leader - Drive Around the World Organization.
Mayor Wasserman presented the commendation to Mr. Baggarly at
tonight's meeting. Mr. Baggarly thanked all who where involved with the
expedition and commented that the funds raised went to support the
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Parkinson's Disease Research Foundation.
7:08 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
TOWN COUNCIL
#1-13
1. Accept Schedule of Public Hearings. (1-28)
2. Ratify Payroll for the period of March 27 - April 9, 2005 paid on
April 15, 2005. (2-V)
3. Ratify accounts payable for April, 2005. (3-V)
4. Accept treasurer's report of February and March, 2005. (4-2)
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CONSENT ITEMS
5. Approve Council Study Session minutes of April 18, 2005.
#1-13
Continued
6. Adopt a resolution to create a Bicycle Advisory Committee
comprised of one member of the Transportation and Parking
Commission, Parks Commission, and Youth Commission. (6-12)
RESOLUTION 2005-039
7. Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) (7-33)
a. Adopt resolution declaring hazardous vegetation (brush)
a public nuisance and providing for their abatement.
RESOLUTION 2005-040
b. Set June 20, 2005 as a public hearing on this annual
program.
8. Project 0426 - Fiscal Year 2004/05 - Retaining Wall Replacement
.(8-24)
Adopt resolution approving plans and specifications for the
Retaining Wall Replacement Program and authorizing staff to
advertise the project for bids. RESOLUTION 2005-041
9. Project 0439 - Fiscal Year 2004/05 - CDBG Funded ADA
Improvements (9-39)
Adopt resolution approving plans and specifications for ADA
crosswalk improvements and authorizing staff to advertise the
project for bids. RESOLUTION 2005-042
10. Adopt ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Division 1 of
Article III of Chapter 2 of the Los Gatos Town Code (Section
2.30.020) to designate the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to approve
payroll or attendance records of all Council-appointed employees
and elected officials of the Town Council. ORDINANCE 2142
(10-29)
11. Adopt an ordinance amending Town Code Section 29.20.200
(Conditional Use Modification). ORDINANCE 2143 (11-37)
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
12. Ratify accounts payable for April, 2005. (12-V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Items #1-12.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
7:09 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Items #1-10, and 12 carried unanimously. Item #11 carried 4/1. Mrs.
THE QUESTION
Spector voting no.
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CONSENT ITEMS
# 1-13
Continued
PULLED ITEM# 13
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
13. Approve Council/Agency minutes of April 18, 2005
Mr. Davis .
• Commented against action only minutes and submitted minutes from
the City of Monte Sereno as an example of what he would like.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to approve Consent Item #13.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
7:13 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:14 PM
VERBAL
Mr. Davis
COMMUNICATION
• Commented on being removed from the April 18, 2005 Town
Council Meeting.
• Commented that trees along Shannon Road are too close to the road
and would like to see money put into making Shannon Road a safer
route to avoid traffic accidents such as the recent one that killed a
Los Gatos teen.
Mayor Wasserman
• Responded that Mr. Davis was asked to leave because he violated
Town Code relating to conduct at public meetings.
Mr. Seaman, Chief of Police
• Commented that the investigation concluded that the accident was
caused by speed.
Mr. Caras
• Asked how he could get involved to generate business in Los Gatos
and to his shop.
Mrs. Cosgrove
• Commented on the certification of records and accessibility to
review and certify the documents.
• Commented on the duties of the Elected Town Clerk.
• Suggested making all records for the Elected Clerk available at
Council Meetings for her review.
Mr. Korb, Town Attorney
• Repeated that all the material requested by the Elected Clerk is
available at Town Hall for her review.
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VERBAL
Mr. Medalie
COMMUNICATION
• Updated Council on the golf balls falling on his property on
Continued
Wedgewood Drive.
• Commented on the absence of required signs at La Rinconada
Driving Range.
• Asked for support from Council to ensure La Rinconada follows
through with their obligations.
Ms. Reynolds
• Commented on the sidewalk progress on Wedgewood Drive.
• Questioned the communication between the immediate neighbors
and the Town and asked how they could get more involved with the
design process of the sidewalks in their area.
7:30 PM
CLOSED VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
7:31 PM
OTHER BUSINESS
TOWN COUNCIL
ITEM #14
ITEM #14
Review updated report on the Roberts Road Bridge closing and provide
direction on the available options (14-33)
UPDATE AND
a. Adopt resolution closing Roberts Road Bridge to vehicular traffic, or
DIRECTION ON
RESOLUTION 2005-043
THE ROBERTS
b. Repair and rehabilitate the existing structure, or
ROAD BRIDGE
c. Replace the existing structure.
CLOSING.
Staff report made by John Curtis.
7:43 PM
COUNCIL
• Clarification regarding the cost between repairing Roberts Road
COMMENT
Bridge and replacing the bridge.
• Questioned if the Town would have control of design if the bridge
was to be replaced.
• Clarification on the improvements for the sight distance problem
regarding the existing bridge verses a new bridge.
• Clarification on the 12-ton limit for the bridge and safety issues
regarding the load limit.
• Commented on preserving the history of the bridge.
• Questioned if Cal Trans will have funds available to replace the
bridge in future years.
• Questioned pedestrian traffic and the time frame relating to option
#1.
• Questioned if complete removal of the bridge was an option.
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7:57 PM
OPEN PUBLIC
Ms. Lamborn
COMMENT
Commented that Roberts Road is very narrow and she would like to
see it remain closed to vehicles.
Ms. Jordan
• Commented that the existing bridge could be open to vehicles and
light truck traffic with minimal impact to the structure.
• Would like to see the money spent to build a new bridge while Cal
Trans has funds available for the project.
• Questioned if the issues regarding the bridge are seismic issues or
foundation issues.
Ms. Decker
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• Commented on the history of Los Gatos and the Roberts Road
Bridge.
Mr. Jeans
• Suggested installing a height pole to control and deter the larger load
traffic.
Ms. Barela
• Supports the replacement of the bridge.
Mr. Smedt
• Supports the replacement of the bridge.
Ms. Gavin
• Commented that the Ohlone Court neighbors would like to see the
bridge re-opened.
• Stated that on busy park days it is very difficult. to get in and out of
the neighborhood.
Mr. Littman
• Supports the replacement of the bridge.
Mr. Davis
• Commented on the engineer study done on the bridge and supports
the replacement of the bridge.
8:18 PM
CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
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8:19 PM
COUNCIL
• Clarification regarding option #3 relating to the physical
DISCUSSION
requirements imposed by Cal Trans for the project.
• Questioned the number of lanes if bridge is replaced
• Commented on the historic value of the Roberts Road Bridge and
would like to see the bridge restored rather than lose the history.
• Suggested funding from historic preservation grants to restore the
bridge.
• Clarification on Cal Trans "one time only" funding for the bridge.
• Commented that the Town will always have options available if
changes need to be made.
• Suggested beautification ideas if the bridge is to remain closed.
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to adopt resolution closing Roberts Road Bridge
to vehicular traffic.
Seconded by Mrs. Spector.
8:47 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried 3/2. Mr. Glickman and Mr. Wasserman voting no.
THE QUESTION
8:48 PM
BREAK
Meeting resumed at 8:54 pm.
8:54 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM #15 (15-15)
Consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying approval to
ITEM #15
construct a single family residence on property zoned HR-1. No significant
environmental impacts have been identified and a Negative declaration is
CONSIDER AN
recommended. Architecture and site application 5-05-016. Negative
APPEAL OF A
Declaration: ND-05-05. Property location: 107 Drysdale Drive. Property
PLANNING
owner/applicant/appellant: Howell & McNeil Development, LLC.
COMMISSION
DECISION
107 DRYSDALE
DRIVE
Staff report made by Bud Lortz.
8:57 PM
COUNCIL
• Questioned the grading issues if the house was reduced in length.
COMMENT
• Requested clarification regarding the Planning Commission
decision.
• Clarification regarding the "Least Restrictive Development Area."
• Commented on the three dimensional model which presented a
better overview of the project.
• Questioned stepping the home down the hill.
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9:02 PM
ITEM #15
Continued
APPLICANT/
APPELLANT
PRESENTATION
Chris Spaulding, Architect
• Stated that moving or stepping the home more would block the
neighbors view.
• Commented that they wanted to stay within the Hillside Guidelines.
• Moving the home to the east would make the project more visible to
the neighbors and Shannon Road.
• Commented that a vehicle turn-around would exceed the retaining
wall limits, but the neighbors and owner of the property would like
to add the turn around.
• Commented on adding more trees to hide the home.
• Stated that the roof line has some articulation in current design.
9:11 PM
OPEN PUBLIC
Larry Turner
COMMENT
• Commented on vehicle parking during construction.
• Would like to see the roof blend into the environment.
• Supports request to add a vehicle turn around.
• Commented on water protection in case of fires.
Dr. Pham
• Commented on the proposed home blocking his view.
• Commented on proposed landslides in case of an earthquake.
Sterling Hou
• Supports the turn around on the property.
• Commented on grading and blending the home with the
environment.
• Would like to send the design back to Planning Commission.
Lynn Waters
• Commented that the home would be one of the largest homes in this
hillside area.
• Commented on the roof lines impairing the neighbors view.
• Asked if the home could blend more into the environment.
Mr. Davis
• Commented on the story poles and the view of the home from a
down slope perspective.
9:30 PM
CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
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9:32 PM
ITEM #15
Continued
APPLICANT/
APPELLANT
CONCLUSION
Mr. Spalding, Architect
• Explained the similarity of the home to others in the neighborhood
that follow the contours of the. topography.
9:33 PM
COUNCIL
• Discussed the conditions suggested by staff which would include:
DISCUSSION
1. Add a vehicle turn around on the property.
2. Soften flat wall on the north end of home by breaking it up to
match the design on the south end.
3. Provide increased articulation in the roof.
• Suggested sending the project back to Planning Commission.
• Commented on the mutual water district and the needs of the
neighbors.
• Suggested that staff engage in dialogue with neighbors and San Jose
Water to resolve concerns.
• Commented that breaking up the roof line would be more consistent
with the Hillside Plan.
• Clarification on the cut and fill issues.
• Commented that the roof did appear to have articulation.
Motion by Mr. Wasserman to grant appeal of the Planning Commission
decision denying approval to construct a single family residence on property
zoned HR-1. No significant environmental impacts have been identified
and a Negative declaration is recommended. Architecture and site
application S-05-016. Negative Declaration: ND-05-05. With the findings
that new information was submitted to the Council during the appeal
process that was not readily and reasonably available for submission to the
Commission, and that said information has a minimal effect on the
application. Conditions to include:
1. Add a vehicle turn around on the property.
2. Soften north end of home by breaking up the north and west
elevations of home to match the design on the south end.
3. Approval of exceptions as necessary to allow additional
grading to reduce the mass of the home.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
10:09 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried 4/1. Mrs Spector voting no.
THE QUESTION
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10:12 PM
ITEM #16
ITEM #16 (16-15)
Consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying a request to
CONSIDER AN
construct a second story addition to a single family residence that will result
APPEAL OF A
in a home that exceeds the floor area ration on property zoned HR-21/2.
PLANNING
APN: 527-55-036. Architecture and Site Application: S-05-017. Property
COMMISSION
location: 310 Santa Rosa Drive. Property owner/appellant: John Versgrove.
DECISION
310 SANTA ROSA
DRIVE .
Staff report made by Bud Lortz.
10:16 PM
COUNCIL
• Clarification on the Planning Commission concerns regarding
COMMENT'
outline and the increased roof line of the home.
• Questioned if the balcony was removed would that reduce square
footage.
• Clarification on minimum building codes regarding ventilation,
egress, and light factors.
10:21 PM
APPLICANT/
Tony Jeans, Architect
APPELLANT
• Commented on exceeding the Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
PRESENTATION
• Commented on stone and slate verses stucco or wood for the
exterior.
• Stated that the courtyard can not be seen.
• Questioned when it would be appropriate to exceed 6,000 square
feet.
• Commented on the attic space being converted to living space, and
asked for consideration since the additional space is not visible.
10:42 PM
OPEN/CLOSE
No one spoke to this item.
PUBLIC
COMMENT
10:43 PM
APPLICANT/
Tony Jeans, Architect
APPELLANT
• Requested Council give Planning Commission guidance if they
CONCLUSION
returned the application to Planning Commission.
10:44 PM
COUNCIL
• Questioned 26 square foot addition downstairs.
DISCUSSION
Commented on the exterior materials proposed, and asked for
clarification on the changes that have been requested by owner.
• Discussed the Hillside Guidelines and ramifications of exceeding the
square footage limits.
• Questioned policies relating to remodeling pre-existing, large homes.
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ITEM #16
Suggested exploring additional options to accomplish the applicant's
Continued
goals.
• Questioned if applicant would meet requirements if square footage
COUNCIL
was reduced.
DISCUSSION
. Questioned if applicant would be amenable to the use of stone or
. slate instead of stucco.
Commented that square footage should be more in line with the
neighboring homes.
• Discussed if re-design should be made at the Planning Commission
level.
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to uphold the Planning Commissions decision.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
10:58 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Motion failed 2/3. Mrs. Spector, Mr. Glickman and Mr. Wasserman
THE QUESTION
voting no.
10:59 PM
MAYOR ASKED
Motion by Mr. Wasserman to extend meeting past 11:00 PM.
FOR MOTION TO
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
EXTEND MEETING
11:01 PM
MAYOR CALLED.
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
11:15 PM
Motion by Mr. Glickman to grant appeal of the Planning Commissions
decision denying a request to construct a second story addition to a single
family residence that will result in a home that exceeds the floor area ration
on property zoned HR-21/2. APN: 527-55-036. Architecture and Site
Application: S-05-017. With the finding that an issue or policy over which
the Commission did not have discretion to modify or address, but which is
vested in the Council for modification or decision, applicant to make the
changes as recommended by additional conditions:
1. Applicant will be required to do all suggestions offered in visible
mass table.
2. Applicant will be limited to minimum building code requirements
for egress, ventilation, and light.
3. Building requirements include stone and slate.
4. Total floor area shall not exceed 7500 square feet.
Seconded by Mr. Wasserman.
11:24 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried 312. Mr. Pirzynski and Mrs. McNutt voting no.
THE QUESTION
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11:25 PM
ITEM #17
ITEM #17 (17-28)
Mr. Wasserman announced the "community unity" website.
COUNCIL
MATTERS
11:26 PM
ITEM #18
ITEM #18 (18-12)
None.
MANAGER
MATTERS
11:27 PM
MEETING
ADJOURNED
Submitted by:
Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk
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Attest:
MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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