7MEETING DATE: 11/18/13
ITEM NO: ri
COUNCIL 1 REPORT
DATE: November 8, 2013
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER��
SUBJECT: ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE TOWN CODE TO
INCORPORATE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY INTO
DIVISION 5 ARTICLE VIII OVERLAY ZONES AND HISTORIC
PRESERVATION AND ADOPT ORDINANCES APPLYING THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY TO FIVE PROPERTIES LOCATED
AT:
A. KNOWLES DRIVE, EAST OF WINCHESTER BOULEVARD, APN 424-
32 -077
B. LOS GATOS LODGE, 50 LOS GATOS SARATOGA ROAD, APN 529 -24-
032
C. LOS GATOS LODGE, 50 LOS GATOS SARATOGA ROAD, APN 529 -24-
001
D. HIGGINS BUSINESS PARK, 400 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD, APN 529 -16-
071
E. LOS GATOS OAKS APARTMENTS, 517 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD, APN
529 -16 -042
RECOMMENDATION
I. Adopt the six attached ordinances:
a. Amending Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code to implement
the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (AHOZ) required by the Housing
Element (Attachment 1);
b. Amending the Zoning Map to apply the AHOZ Designation to five properties
(Attachments 2 -6).
2. Instruct the Clerk Administrator to either:
a. Publish the ordinance within 30 days after adoption; or
PREPARED BY: Sandy L. Baily, Director of Community Development
Reviewed by: C 5� Assistant Town Manager —q— Town Attorney Finance
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Affordable Housing Overlay Zone /A -12 -003
November 13, 2013
b. Publish a summary no more than 30 days after adoption (if summary
published before adoption)
BACKGROUND
On November 4, 2013, the Town Council considered and voted in favor to introduce six (6)
ordinances amending the Zoning Regulations of the Town Code to effectuate required changes to
implement the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (AHOZ) and amend the Zoning Map to apply
AHOZ overlay zones to five properties. Adoption of these ordinances (Attachments 1 -6) would
finalize this decision.
In addition, the Council directed and authorized staff to clarify and strengthen certain standards
and language in the associated design guidelines. The final revised guidelines will be provided
to Council as an information item in December.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance amending Chapter 29 of the Town Code
2. Ordinance Applying the AHOZ Designation to APN: 424 -32 -077
3. Ordinance Applying the AHOZ Designation to APN: 529 -24 -032
4. Ordinance Applying the AHOZ Designation to APN: 529 -24 -001
5. Ordinance Applying the AHOZ Designation to APN: 529 -16 -071
6. Ordinance Applying the AHOZ Designation to APN: 529 -16 -042
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ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE TOWN CODE BY ADDING DIVISION 5 TO
ARTICLE VIII OF THE LOS GATOS TOWN CODE ENTITLED L°AFFORDABLE
HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE" AND DESIGNATING FIVE SITES TO WHICH THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY SHALL BE APPLIED AND ADOPTING
IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS
A -12 -003
WHEREAS, the State of California requires each city and county to update their housing
elements on a regular cycle and plan for meeting their fair share of the regional housing needs
for the state;
WHEREAS, the Town's oversight committee, the General Plan Committee, developed
the Housing Element over a two year period from 2009 to 2010;
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos adopted the 2007 - 2014
Housing Element by Resolution 2012 -008;
WHEREAS, the State Department of Housing and Community Development has
certified the Town of Los Gatos 2007 — 14 Housing Element as meeting state housing law;
WHEREAS, the Housing Element Action Item HOU -2.1 calls for the establishment of
an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (AHOZ) as the principal means for meeting the Town's
regional share of housing needs allocation (RHNA) for persons and families of low and moderate
income;
WHEREAS, five key properties were identified for the AHOZ designation. The five
sites are contained in the Town's Housing Element Technical Appendix Table 6 -1, Chapter 6 and
are adopted by separated ordinances;
WHEREAS, the AHOZ encourages the development of affordable housing through
development standard adjustments, fee deferrals or waivers, concessions, appropriate densities,
priority permit processing, and in some cases density bonuses;
ATTACHMENT 1
WHEREAS, in order to be eligible for the benefits of the AHOZ, the application must
meet the intent of the AHOZ and the affordability ratios contained in this ordinance;
WHEREAS, for each of the five properties where the AHOZ will be applied, the
property owner may develop consistent with the AHOZ standards and regulations contained in
this ordinance or in the manner provided by the underlying zoning, but not both;
WHEREAS, the Town's General Plan Committee considered the AHOZ goal,
development standards, and concessions during 11 publically noticed meetings that occurred
between November 2011 and August 2012 and ultimately recommended approval to the
Planning Commission and Town Council; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2012, the Town Council held a joint study session with the
Planning Commission on the AHOZ, and all additional direction from the meeting has been
incorporated into the proposed program.
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
Chapter 29, Article VIII, Division 5, entitled "Affordable Housing Overlay Zone" is
hereby added to the Los Gatos Town Code, and shall read as follows:
CHAPTER 29
ARTICLE 8. In General
Division 5. Affordable Housing Overlay Zone
29.80.505 Intent.
The Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (AHOZ) Ordinance in this chapter
is intended to increase the supply and the mix of housing types, tenure and
affordability with the Town of Los Gatos. Through appropriate densities,
concessions and fee deferrals or waivers, the Affordable Housing Overlay
Zone encourages the development of housing affordable to all income
levels on five properties within the Town that are deemed to be most
appropriate for such uses. The Housing Element lists the five properties
within the Town of Los Gatos as key housing opportunities sites for mixed
income affordable housing projects. The designation of these sites will
assist the Town in meeting its fair share of the regions housing needs
required by the State.
29.80.510. AHOZ and Underlying Zoning:
A property that has the AHOZ designation may be developed either in the
manner provided in this ordinance or the manner provided in the
underlying zone, but not both; use of the overlay zone and the underlying
zone are mutually exclusive alternatives. Once the land has developed in
the manner provided in the underlying zoning, the property owner shall
relinquish the right to redevelop the land using the AHOZ overlay.
29.80.515. Applicability of Regulations.
(a) This ordinance applies to the five properties listed on Table 6 -1 of
Chapter 6 (Housing Site Inventory) of the 2007 -14 Housing
Element Technical Appendix and as identified below:
Affordable Housing Overlay Properties (November 2012)
(1) Northwest corner of Knowles Drive and Capri Drive. APN
406 -28 -032.
(2) Knowles Drive, east of Winchester Boulevard. APN 424-
32 -077.
(3) West side of Oka Road, north of the Jewish Community
Center. APN 424 -08 -074.
(4) East side of Oka Road, south of the Los Gatos Swim and
Racquet Club. APN 424 -08 -057.
(5) East side of Oka Road, east of the Los Gatos Gardens
Apartments. APN 424 -08 -021.
(b) The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply if an applicant
requests a state - mandated density bonus, the Town's Density
Bonus Program contained in Section 29.10.405, or General Plan
Density Bonus Policy (HOU -1.3). If the applicant submits a
project utilizing one of these density bonus programs, the base
density on which the bonus is calculated shall be the density of the
existing zoning of the property.
29.80.520.
29.10.525.
29.80.530.
Qualification. In order to qualify for the benefits of this overlay zone, residential
development project shall comply with all of the following:
(a) Include the following minimum percentage of affordable units. The
income limits shall be established based on the current year Area Median
Income for Santa Clara County.
Site
Very
Low and
Below
Low
Moderate
Above
Moderate
Los Gatos Courthouse
30%
20%
30%
20%
Southbay Development
35%
20%
25%
20%
Oka Road Site A
25%
25%
30%
20%
Oka Road Sites B
35%
15%
30%
20%
Oka Road Sites C
35%
1 15%
30%
20%
(b) Based on a recommendation by the Planning Commission, the Town
Council may approve a modification to the affordability ratios in
subsection (a) if the applicant can demonstrate that the ratio is not
financially feasible. The Town Council may approve modifications to the
ratios as long as the adjusted RHNA units for very low, low and moderate
income ranges are achieved.
(c) Ensure that affordable units are deed - restricted for a period of not less than
fifty -five years, or for the longest feasible time. An Affordable Housing
Agreement shall be executed prior to recording any final map for the
underlying property or prior to the issuance of any building permit for the
housing development, whichever comes first, unless the Community
Development Director approves an alternative phasing plan, at which time
the Affordable Housing Agreement shall be executed no later than the
issuance of the certificate for the fifty -first percent of the market rate unit.
The Affordable Housing Agreement shall be binding on all future owners
and successors of interests of the housing development.
Permitted Uses in the AHOZ
(a)
Multifamily dwellings;
(b)
Two - family dwellings;
(c)
Single - family dwellings;
Conditional Uses Permitted. No Conditional Use Permit shall be required for a
housing development that meets the intent and regulations contained in this
ordinance.
29.80.535. Application. Residential developments using the AHOZ standards shall be
required to submit applications for Architecture and Site review. The application
shall be subject to review by the Planning Commission with a recommendation to
Town Council and the review by Town Council shall be final.
29.80.540. Affordable Housing Overlay Zones General Development Standards.
Proposed development within the affordable housing overlay zones shall be
designed and constructed in conformity with the development standards in Table
1 (Overlay Zones Development Standards).
TABLE 1
OVERLAY ZONES DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Site
Maximum
Minimum Setback
Maximum
Density
Parking Ratio
Lot
Requirements'
Height
Units
Coverage
Limit (ft)'
Per
Front
Sides
Rear
Acre
Courthouse
40%
25
20
20
30 to 35
20
0 -1 bedroom: 1 space
2 -3 bedrooms: 2 spaces
4+ bedrooms: 2.5 spaces
Southbay
40%
Determined through
30 to 35
30
0 -1 bedroom: 1 space
Architecture and Site
2 -3 bedrooms: 2 spaces
Review
4+ bedrooms: 2.5 spaces
Oka Road
40%
20
10
20
30 to 35
20
0 -1 bedroom: 1 space
Site A
2 -3 bedrooms: 2 spaces
—
4+ edrooms: 2.5 spaces
Oka Road
40%
20
10
20
30 to 35
20
0 -1 bedroom: 1 space
Site B
2 -3 bedrooms: 2 spaces
4+ bedrooms: 2.5 s aces
Oka Road
40%
20
10
20
30 to 35
20
0 -1 bedroom: 1 space
Site C
2 -3 bedrooms: 2 spaces
4+ bedrooms: 2.5 spaces
Property line setbacks. Internal setbacks are determined through the Architecture and Site Review Process.
Building height is increased to 35 feet for residential products that integrate the garage on the first floor,
underground or is constructed on a parking podium. Additional height increase may be granted through the
Architecture and Site Review Process.
Tandem parking is allowed automatically.
29.80.545. Affordable Housing Overlay Zones Development Incentives
(a) Concessions and Incentives. Applications meeting the intent of the
AHOZ will be automatically granted four concessions at the applicant's
sole discretion. The concessions are reductions in the development
standards specified in this section, processing fee waivers, and in certain
cases, a density bonus. The following development incentives are
available to qualifying residential developments in the AHOZ:
(1) Density Bonus. A 20% density bonus is automatically granted to
developments on the Courthouse and Southbay sites if a density
bonus is one of the four automatically granted concessions
requested.
(2) Parking standards. Parking standards may be automatically
reduced if a parking reduction is requested as one of the four
concessions. Parking may be reduced as follows:
a. Reduction to 1 space per unit for units reserved for seniors
or persons with disabilities.
b. Courthouse site: Reduction to 1.3 space due to proximity
to the planned Vasona Light Rail Station.
(3) Property setbacks. Any two property setbacks can be
automatically reduced by up to 50% if applicant selects the setback
reduction as a concession if a setback reduction is requested as one
of the four concessions. The two setback reductions are
considered on concession.
(4) Lot Coverage. The lot coverage may automatically be increased
up to 50% if the applicant selects the lot coverage increase as one
of the four concessions.
(5) Processing Fees. The Town shall waive or defer planning,
engineering, and building processing fees, except those that are
paid directly to Town consultants or for technical studies. The fees
shall be waived if the applicant selects a fee waiver as one of the
four automatically granted concessions. The fees shall be deferred
to the time of issuance certificate of occupancy for each unit if the
fee waiver is not one of the four automatically granted
concessions.
(6) Priority processing. The Town shall give qualifying projects the
highest processing priority for planning entitlements, building plan
check and building inspection.
29.80.550. Architecture and Site Review Process.
(a) Affordable Housing Design Guidelines. All projects shall comply with
the Adopted Affordable Housing Design Guidelines in effect at the time of
the approval.
(b) Architecture and Site Approval. All projects shall require an
Architecture and Site application approval. The Planning Commission
shall review each project and make a recommendation to the Town
Council. The Town Council is the final decision making authority for
AHOZ applications. The Town Council shall adopt a resolution that
documents the Architecture and Site application decision.
(1) Architectural design. Affordable units within a mixed
affordable /market rate development shall be allowed to vary in
interior and exterior design and square footage from non-
affordable units as long as the project remains architecturally
harmonious. Attached units, smaller (in square footage) units and
other design variations from market rate units shall be permitted
within reason to reduce costs of providing affordable units and
subject to Architecture and Site approval.
(c) Environmental Review. All projects shall be subject to the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act.
(d) Findings. In order to qualify for a height increase over the maximum
stated in Table 1, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation
and the Town Council shall find that:
(1) The building massing and dimensional ratios of building
components create a harmonious visual balance and contribute to
the architectural rhythm.
(2) The height increase is necessary to achieve excellence in
architectural design and cannot be accommodated through
alternative means such as reducing overall floor to ceiling heights.
(e) Timing of Affordable Unit Construction. Affordable Units must be
constructed concurrently with market -rate units. The Affordable Units
shall be integrated into the market rate component of the plan to the
greatest extent feasible. If complete integration cannot be achieved, the
applicant shall provide justification for not meeting the intent of this
section. The Planning Commission shall make a recommendation on the
affordable and market rate unit dispersion plan and the Town Council
shall approve the final plan.
SECTION II
In the event that any part of this ordinance is held to be invalid, the invalid part or parts
shall be severed from the remaining portions which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION III
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos on , and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of
Los Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on . This
ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPLYING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 110, 120,130, 140, and 150 KNOWLES DRIVE
(APN: 424 -32 -077)
WHEREAS, the State of California requires each city and county to update their housing
elements on a regular cycle and plan for meeting their fair share of the regional housing needs for the
state;
WHEREAS, as a principal component of the housing element, Government Code Section
65583(a)(3) requires local governments to prepare an inventory of land suitable for residential
development, including vacant sites and sites having the potential for redevelopment, and an analysis
of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites;
WHEREAS, pursuant to state housing law, in developing the inventory of suitable lands, the
housing element shall include specific sites or parcels that are available and appropriate for
residential uses. Factors to consider include physical features (e.g. susceptibility to flooding, slope
instability or erosion, or environmental considerations) and location (proximity to transit, job centers,
and public or community services). Land suitable for residential development includes all of the
following:
• vacant residentially zoned sites;
• vacant non - residentially zoned sites that allow residential development;
• underutilized residentially zoned sites capable of being developed at a higher density or with
greater intensity; and
• non- residentially zoned sites that can be redeveloped for, and /or rezoned for, residential use
(via program actions);
ATTACM4M 2
WHEREAS, during the housing element update in 2010, the Town identified approximately
40 parcels, and through extensive review with the General Plan Committee, narrowed the list to five
properties that possessed the physical and location character that most closely aligned with state
housing law suitable land criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Southbay Development property was selected as one of the AHOZ sites due
to its location to services and transit, its size, and ability to redevelop with high density residential
uses, and suitability for residential development.
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ORDAINS:
SECTION I
The Zoning Map of the Town is hereby amended to apply the AHOZ designation to the
property shown on Exhibit A.
SECTION II
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos on , and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos
at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on . This ordinance
takes effect 30 days after it is adopted.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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Application No. A-12-003 A.P.N. #424 -32 -077
Change of zoning map amending the Town Zoning Ordinance.
0 Addition of AHOZ
Forwarded by Planning Commission Date:
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPLYING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 50 LOS GATOS SARATOGA ROAD
(APN: 529 -24 -032)
WHEREAS, the State of California requires each city and county to update their housing
elements on a regular cycle and plan for meeting their fair share of the regional housing needs for the
state;
WHEREAS, as a principal component of the housing element, Government Code Section
65583(a)(3) requires local governments to prepare an inventory of land suitable for residential
development, including vacant sites and sites having the potential for redevelopment, and an analysis
of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites;
WHEREAS, pursuant to state housing law, in developing the inventory of suitable lands, the
housing element shall include specific sites or parcels that are available and appropriate for
residential uses. Factors to consider include physical features (e.g. susceptibility to flooding, slope
instability or erosion, or environmental considerations) and location (proximity to transit, job centers,
and public or community services). Land suitable for residential development includes all of the
following:
vacant residentially zoned sites;
• vacant non - residentially zoned sites that allow residential development;
• underutilized residentially zoned sites capable of being developed at a higher density or with
greater intensity; and
non- residentially zoned sites that can be redeveloped for, and/or rezoned for, residential use
(via program actions).
WHEREAS, during the housing element update in 2010, the Town identified approximately
40 parcels, and through extensive review with the General Plan Committee, narrowed the list to five
properties that possessed the physical and location character that most closely aligned with state
housing law suitable land criteria; and
ATTACHMENT 3
WHEREAS, the Los Gatos Lodge Main Complex Parcel was selected as one of the AHOZ
sites due to its location, its size, Mixed -Use General Plan Commercial designation, potential for
redevelopment, and suitability for residential development due to existing nearby residential uses.
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
The Zoning Map of the Town is hereby amended to apply the AHOZ designation to the
property shown on Exhibit A.
SECTION II
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos on , and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos
at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on . This ordinance
takes effect 30 days after it is adopted
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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Forwarded by Planning Commission
Approved by Town Council Date:
Clerk Administrator Mayor
Date:
Ord:
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPLYING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 50 LOS GATOS SARATOGA ROAD
(APN: 529 -24 -001)
WHEREAS, the State of California requires each city and county to update their housing
elements on a regular cycle and plan for meeting their fair share of the regional housing needs for the
state;
WHEREAS, as a principal component of the housing element, Government Code Section
65583(a)(3) requires local governments to prepare an inventory of land suitable for residential
development, including vacant sites and sites having the potential for redevelopment, and an analysis
of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites;
WHEREAS, pursuant to state housing law, in developing the inventory of suitable lands, the
housing element shall include specific sites or parcels that are available and appropriate for
residential uses. Factors to consider include physical features (e.g. susceptibility to flooding, slope
instability or erosion, or environmental considerations) and location (proximity to transit, job centers,
and public or community services). Land suitable for residential development includes all of the
following:
• vacant residentially zoned sites;
• vacant non - residentially zoned sites that allow residential development;
• underutilized residentially zoned sites capable of being developed at a higher density or with
greater intensity; and
• non - residentially zoned sites that can be redeveloped for, and/or rezoned for, residential use
(via program actions).
WHEREAS, during the housing element update in 2010, the Town identified approximately
40 parcels, and through extensive review with the General Plan Committee, narrowed the list to five
properties that possessed the physical and location character that most closely aligned with state
housing law suitable land criteria; and
ATTACHMFST 4
WHEREAS, the Los Gatos Lodge Parking Lot Parcel was selected as one of the AHOZ sites
due to its location, its size, Mixed -Use General Plan Commercial designation, potential for
redevelopment, and suitability for residential development due to existing nearby residential uses.
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
The Zoning Map of the Town is hereby amended to apply the AHOZ designation to the
properly shown on Exhibit A.
SECTION II
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos on , and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos
at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on . This ordinance
takes effect 30 days after it is adopted.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPLYING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD
(APN: 529 -16 -071)
WHEREAS, the State of California requires each city and county to update their housing
elements on a regular cycle and plan for meeting their fair share of the regional housing needs for the
state;
WHEREAS, as a principal component of the housing element, Government Code Section
65583(a)(3) requires local governments to prepare an inventory of land suitable for residential
development, including vacant sites and sites having the potential for redevelopment, and an analysis
of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites;
WHEREAS, pursuant to state housing law, in developing the inventory of suitable lands, the
housing element shall include specific sites or parcels that are available and appropriate for
residential uses. Factors to consider include physical features (e.g. susceptibility to flooding, slope
instability or erosion, or environmental considerations) and location (proximity to transit, job centers,
and public or community services). Land suitable for residential development includes all of the
following:
vacant residentially zoned sites;
vacant non - residentially zoned sites that allow residential development;
underutilized residentially zoned sites capable of being developed at a higher density or with
greater intensity; and
non- residentially zoned sites that can be redeveloped for, and/or rezoned for, residential use
(via program actions).
WHEREAS, during the housing element update in 2010, the Town identified approximately
40 parcels, and through extensive review with the General Plan Committee, narrowed the list to five
properties that possessed the physical and location character that most closely aligned with state
housing law suitable land criteria; and
ATTACM4M 5
WHEREAS, the Higgins Business Park property was selected as one ofthe AHOZ sites due
to its location, its size, potential for redevelopment, and suitability for residential development due to
existing nearby residential uses.
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
The Zoning Map of the Town is hereby amended to apply the AHOZ designation to the
property shown on Exhibit A.
SECTION II
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos on , and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos
at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on . This ordinance
takes effect 30 days after it is adopted.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPLYING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 517 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD
(APN: 529 -16 -042)
WHEREAS, the State of California requires each city and county to update their housing
elements on a regular cycle and plan for meeting their fair share of the regional housing needs for the
state;
WHEREAS, as a principal component of the housing element, Government Code Section
65583(a)(3) requires local governments to prepare an inventory of land suitable for residential
development, including vacant sites and sites having the potential for redevelopment, and an analysis
of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites;
WHEREAS, pursuant to state housing law, in developing the inventory of suitable lands, the
housing element shall include specific sites or parcels that are available and appropriate for
residential uses. Factors to consider include physical features (e.g. susceptibility to flooding, slope
instability or erosion, or environmental considerations) and location (proximity to transit, job centers,
and public or community services). Land suitable for residential development includes all of the
following:
vacant residentially zoned sites;
vacant non - residentially zoned sites that allow residential development;
underutilized residentially zoned sites capable of being developed at a higher density or with
greater intensity; and
non- residentially zoned sites that can be redeveloped for, and/or rezoned for, residential use
(via program actions).
WHEREAS, during the housing element update in 2010, the Town identified approximately
40 parcels, and through extensive review with the General Plan Committee, narrowed the list to five
properties that possessed the physical and location character that most closely aligned with state
housing law suitable land criteria; and
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WHEREAS, the Los Gatos Oaks Apartments property (Oakrim Site N) was selected as one
of the AHOZ sites due to its location, its size, potential capacity to accommodate additional
residential units, and suitability for residential development due to existing nearby residential uses.
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
The Zoning Map of the Town is hereby amended to apply the AHOZ designation to the
property shown on Exhibit A.
SECTION II
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos on , and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos
at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on . This ordinance
takes effect 30 days after it is adopted.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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517 Blossom Hill Road
Los Gatos Oaks Apts.
TOWN OF LOS GATOS I
Application No. A -12 -003 A.P.N. # 529 -16 -042
Change of zoning map amending the Town Zoning Ordinance.
® Addition of AHOZ
Forwarded by Planning Commission Date:
Approved by Town Council Date: Ord:
Clerk Administrator Mayor
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