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Planned Development - PD-08-004
Environmental Impact Report - EIR-09-01
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Location
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Proposed Project
Requesting approval of:
Zone change from R-1:8 to R-1:8PD for a seven lot subdivision
Lot-line adjustment between two parcels zoned R-1:8
Demolition of a single family residence
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Background
Prior application for a seven lot subdivision approved in January 2008.
Ross Creek Neighbors filed lawsuit challenging the basis for the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
In September
2008 the Court determined that there was a fair argument that project could have a significant impact on the environment and an EIR must be prepared.
Notice of Preparation of an EIR
circulated in Spring 2009.
Public Scoping meeting held March 18, 2009.
Draft EIR circulated Spring – Summer 2010
Final EIR with response to comments on the Draft EIR prepared July 2010
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Planning Commission
Recommended certification of the EIR
Recommended denial of the Planned Development
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Discussion
Project Conformance
Environmental Impacts
Biological Resources
Hydrology and Water Quality
Air Quality
Geology and Soils
Noise
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Discussion Continued
EIR Alternatives
No Project
Six Lot Subdivision
Five Lot Subdivision
Open Space
Creek Dedication to Town
Easement Dedication to SCVWD
Green Building
BMP Compliance
Parking and Traffic
Community
Benefit
General Plan Conformance
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Recommendation
Accept Planning Commission’s findings and recommendations.
Uphold the Planning Commissions recommendation to certify the Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting
Program.
Uphold the Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny the Planned Development application.
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Alternatives
Adopt findings supporting the zone changes and approve the application subject to the performance standards included in the Planned Development Ordinance and introduce the Ordinance
of the Town of Lose Gatos effecting the Zone Change from R-1:8 to R-1:8PD; or.
Continue the project to a date certain with specific direction.
Remand the project to the Planning Commission
with specific direction.
Move to not certify the Environmental Impact Report and deny the zone change.
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