Attachment 1 - Required FindingsREQUIRED FINDINGS FOR:
106 E. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit U -13 -017
Requesting approval to operate a museum (Museums of Los Gatos) on property zoned C-
1:PD. APN 529 -34 -108.
PROPERTY OWNER: Town of Los Gatos
APPLICANT: Museums of Los Gatos
FINDINGS
Required finding for CEQA:
■ The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Environmental
Guidelines as adopted by the Town.
Required findings for a Conditional Use Permit:
■ As required by Section 29.20.190 of the Town Code for granting a Conditional Use Permit:
The deciding body, on the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may grant a
conditional use permit when specifically authorized by the provisions of the Town Code if it
finds that:
(1) The proposed use is essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare in that the
use would provide the public art and history exhibits not otherwise seen in Los Gatos;
and
(2) The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in that the use
will be in a commercial zone and the proposed educational component is consistent with
other nearby uses; and
(3) The proposed use would not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare
because conditions placed on the permit will mitigate potential impacts; and
(4) The proposed use of the property is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of
the General Plan and the purposes of the Town Code as discussed within the November
12, 2014 Planning Commission Staff Report.
Required findings for the Town's Alcoholic Beverage Policy:
■ As required by Chapter II Section 6 of the Town Alcohol Beverage Policy for granting
alcohol service beyond the hours of 10:00 p.m.
The deciding body shall make the following findings prior to approving an application for a
Conditional Use Permit to serve alcoholic beverages past 10:00 p.m.:
A. Late night service will not adversely impact adjacent residential neighborhoods.
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B. The applicant does not have a history of complaints and non - compliance with local
ordinances or the Alcoholic Beverage Policy.
C. The applicant has demonstrated a clear benefit to the community.
Required finding for the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment
Project Area:
■ That the proposed project is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los
Gatos Redevelopment Project Area (Section IV.B) in that the subject property is designated
commercial and the proposed use falls under general commercial uses.
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