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RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CERTIFYING A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT IN CONNECTION WITH ADOPTION OF THE NORTH FORTY
SPECIFIC PLAN. THE PLAN AREA COMPRISES APPROXIMATELY 44 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN EXTENT OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS,
BORDERED BY STATE ROUTE 17 AND STATE ROUTE 85 FREEWAYS TO THE
WEST AND NORTH, LOS GATOS BOULEVARD TO THE EAST, AND LARK
AVENUE TO THE SOUTH. APNS 424-07-009,010,024 THROUGH 027,031 THROUGH
037,052 THROUGH 054, 060, 063 THROUGH 065, 070, 081 THROUGH 086, 090, 094
THROUGH 095, 099, 100, 102 THROUGH 112,424-06-115,116, AND 129.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: EIR -10 -002
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS: GP -14 -001
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: Z -14 -001
WHEREAS:
A. The applicant, the Town of Los Gatos, proposes to adopt a Specific Plan for the
North Forty Area (area bounded by Lark Avenue, Los Gatos Boulevard, Highway 85 and
Highway 17) with a maximum development capacity of up to 270 housing units and 435,000
square feet of non - residential uses. At least 30% of the area (approximately 13.2 acres)
would be open space. The North Forty Specific Plan includes General Plan Amendments
(GP -14 -001), Zoning Code Amendment (Z -14 -001), and an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR -10 -002).
B. A Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the
North Forty Specific Plan was issued on February 13, 2013.
C. A public scoping meeting was held on March 6, 2013, to receive comments
regarding the scope of issues to be addressed in the EIR.
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D. A Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) to analyze potential impacts
associated with the North Forty Specific Plan was prepared and issued for agency and public
review and comment on April 4, 2014, for a 45 day review period.
E. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 14, 2014, at
which time the Commission received public comments regarding the Draft EIR for the North
Forty Specific Plan.
F. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the implementing
Guidelines adopted therefore ( "CEQA "), the Town prepared a Final Environmental Impact
Report (Final EIR), incorporating responses to comments on the DEIR which was issued on
July 21, 2014.
G. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 23, 2014, at
which time the Commission considered the public testimony, the staff report prepared for
that meeting ( "Staff Report"), and all other documentation related to the North Forty Specific
Plan and Final EIR, and continued the matter to their August 13, 2014 meeting.
H. The Planning Commission held a continued public hearing on August 13, 2014, at
which time the Commission considered the Staff Report prepared for that meeting, and all
other documentation related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR, and
recommended that the Town Council consider the North 40 Specific Plan in light of the
specific recommendations and possible amendments to the Specific Plan, and forwarded the
Final Environmental Impact Report to the Town Council without certification because the PC
cannot make the overriding considerations and due to specific deficiencies in the EIR.
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I. The Town Council held a duly noticed public hearing on September 2, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the public testimony, the Staff Report, and all other
documentation related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item
to September 16, 2014.
J. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on September 16, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation
related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to December
16, 2014.
K. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on December 16, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation
related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and made a motion to certify the final
EIR and return to Council with an updated resolution documenting the certification by the
Town Council. The Town Council also continued all other items to February 3, 2015.
L. On January 20, 2015 the Town Council adopted Resolution 2015 -002 certifying
the EIR specifically finding that: 1) the document has been completed in compliance with
CEQA; 2) the document has been presented to the Town Council as the decision making
body of the lead agency; 3) the Council has reviewed and considered the information
contained therein; and 4) the final EIR reflects the Town's independent judgment and
analysis.
M. The Town Council in approving the project as revised intends to adopt all
mitigation measures as set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
North Forty Specific Plan (the "Program "), which is included in the Final EIR.
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N. The Town Council recognizes the Town's obligation, pursuant to the Public
Resources Code § 21081.6 subdivision (a), to ensure the monitoring of all adopted mitigation
measures necessary to substantially lessen or avoid the significant effects of the project. Such
monitoring will occur pursuant to the adopted Program.
O. The location and custodian of the documents or other materials which constitute
the record of proceedings upon which the Town Council's decision is based is in the office of
the Town Clerk, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
A. That the Town Council hereby certifies the Final EIR, adopts the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program included in the Final EIR, and adopts the Findings of
Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations attached hereto as Exhibit A. In certifying
the Final EIR, the Town Council specifically finds that: (1) the document has been completed
in compliance with CEQA; (2) the document was presented to the Town Council as the
decision - making body of the lead agency; (3) the Council has reviewed and considered the
information contained therein; and (4) the Final EIR reflects the Town's independent
judgment and analysis.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California, held on the _ day of , 2015, by the following vote:
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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RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ADOPTING THE NORTH FORTY SPECIFIC PLAN. THE PLAN AREA COMPRISES
APPROXIMATELY 44 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN EXTENT OF THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS, BORDERED BY STATE ROUTE 17 AND STATE ROUTE 85
FREEWAYS TO THE WEST AND NORTH, LOS GATOS BOULEVARD TO THE
EAST, AND LARK AVENUE TO THE SOUTH. APNS 424-07-009,010,024 THROUGH
027, 031 THROUGH 037, 052 THROUGH 054, 060, 063 THROUGH 065, 070, 081
THROUGH 086, 090, 094 THROUGH 095, 099, 100,102 THROUGH 112,424-06-115,116,
AND 129.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: EIR -10 -002
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS: GP -14 -001
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: Z -14 -001
WHEREAS:
A. The applicant, the Town of Los Gatos, proposes to adopt a Specific Plan for the
North Forty Area (area bounded by Lark Avenue, Los Gatos Boulevard, Highway 85 and
Highway 17) with a maximum development capacity of up to 270 housing units and 435,000
square feet of non - residential uses. At least 30% of the area (approximately 13.2 acres)
would be open space. The North Forty Specific Plan includes General Plan Amendments
(GP -14 -001), Zoning Code Amendment (Z -14 -001), and an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR -10 -002).
B. A draft Specific Plan for this area was written in 1999, but was not adopted.
C. In 2010, the Los Gatos Town Council adopted an updated General Plan, called the
2020 General Plan which required the preparation of a Specific Plan for the North 40 and
included goals, policies, general guidelines, and implementation strategies to inform the
preparation of the Specific Plan.
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D. In 2011, the Town Council appointed the North 40 Advisory Committee
consisting of Town Council, Planning Commission, and other community representatives to
provide direction on the preparation of the North 40 Specific Plan, consistent with the
General Plan.
E. The Committee participated in over 17 meetings over a two year period. Public
participation also occurred at the Committee meetings and through two community
workshops, an on -line survey, and three Town Council /Planning Commission study sessions.
In addition, a dedicated North 40 webpage contains all of the Advisory Committee
summaries, draft documents, and other materials for public access.
F. After reviewing and commenting on the October 2013 Screencheck Draft of the
North 40 Specific Plan, the Advisory Committee concluded its work on October 15, 2013
and was dissolved.
G. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 23, 2014, at
which time the Commission considered the public testimony, the staff report prepared for
that meeting ( "Staff Report"), and all other documentation related to the North Forty Specific
Plan and Final EIR, and continued the matter to their August 13, 2014 meeting.
H. The Planning Commission held a continued public hearing on August 13, 2014, at
which time the Commission considered the Staff Report prepared for that meeting, and all
other documentation related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR, and
recommended that the Town Council consider the North 40 Specific Plan in light of the
specific recommendations and possible amendments to the Specific Plan, and forwarded the
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Final Environmental Impact Report to the Town Council without certification because the PC
cannot make the overriding considerations and due to specific deficiencies in the EIR.
I. The Town Council held a duly noticed public hearing on September 2, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the public testimony, the Staff Report, and all other
documentation related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item
to September 16, 2014.
J. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on September 16, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation
related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR.
K. The Town Council held a duly noticed public hearing on September 16, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the public testimony, the Staff Report, and all other
documentation related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item
to December 16, 2014.
L. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on December 16, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation
related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and made a motion to certify the final
EIR and return to Council with an updated resolution documenting the certification by the
Town Council. The Town Council also continued all other items to February 3, 2015.
M. On January 20, 2015 the Town Council adopted Resolution 2015 -002 certifying
the EIR specifically finding that: 1) the document has been completed in compliance with
CEQA; 2) the document has been presented to the Town Council as the decision making
body of the lead agency; 3) the Council has reviewed and considered the information
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contained therein; and 4) the final EIR reflects the Town's independent judgment and
analysis.
N. The Town Council held a duly noticed public hearing on February 3, 2015, at
which time the Town Council considered the public testimony, the Staff Report, and all other
documentation related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item
to March 3, 2015.
O. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on March 3, 2015, at which
time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to
the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to April 14, 2015.
P. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on April 14, 2015, at which
time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to
the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to June 2, 2015.
Q. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on June 2, 2015, at which time
the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to the
North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR.
R. The Town Council considered all facts and information related to the North Forty
Specific Plan.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
A. That the Town Council finds that the North Forty Specific Plan is consistent with
the 2020 General Plan.
B. That the Town Council adopts the North Forty Specific Plan attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California, held on the _ day of , 2015, by the following vote:
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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RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE NORTH
FORTY SPECIFIC PLAN. THE PLAN AREA COMPRISES APPROXIMATELY 44
ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN EXTENT OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS,
BORDERED BY STATE ROUTE 17 AND STATE ROUTE 85 FREEWAYS TO THE
WEST AND NORTH, LOS GATOS BOULEVARD TO THE EAST, AND LARK
AVENUE TO THE SOUTH. APNS 424-07-009,010,024 THROUGH 027,031 THROUGH
037, 052 THROUGH 054, 060, 063 THROUGH 065, 070, 081 THROUGH 086, 090, 094
THROUGH 095, 099,100, 102 THROUGH 112,424-06-115,116, AND 129.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: EIR -10 -002
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS: GP -14 -001
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: Z-14 -001
WHEREAS:
A. The applicant, the Town of Los Gatos, proposes to adopt a Specific Plan for the
North Forty Area (area bounded by Lark Avenue, Los Gatos Boulevard, Highway 85 and
Highway 17) with a maximum development capacity of up to 270 housing units and 435,000
square feet of non - residential uses. At least 30% of the area (approximately 13.2 acres)
would be open space. The North Forty Specific Plan includes General Plan Amendments
(GP -14 -001), Zoning Code Amendment (Z -14 -001), and an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR -10 -002).
B. California law requires a Specific Plan to be consistent with the Town's 2020
General Plan.
C. The adoption of the North Forty Specific Plan requires amendments to the 2020
General Plan.
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D. Although amendments to the Town's 2020 General Plan will be necessary to
adopt the North Forty Specific Plan, the policies, standards and guidelines of the North Forty
Specific Plan are consistent with the overarching goals of the 2020 General Plan.
E. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 23, 2014, at
which time the Commission considered the public testimony, the staff report prepared for
that meeting ( "Staff Report"), and all other documentation related to the North Forty Specific
Plan and Final EIR, and continued the matter to their August 13, 2014 meeting.
F. The Planning Commission held a continued public hearing on August 13, 2014, at
which time the Commission considered the Staff Report prepared for that meeting, and all
other documentation related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR, and
recommended that the Town Council consider the North 40 Specific Plan in light of the
specific recommendations and possible amendments to the Specific Plan, and forwarded the
Final Environmental Impact Report to the Town Council without certification because the PC
cannot make the overriding considerations and due to specific deficiencies in the EIR.
G. The Town Council held a duly noticed public hearing on September 2, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the public testimony, the Staff Report, and all other
documentation related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item
to September 16, 2014.
H. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on September 16, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation
related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to December
16, 2014.
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I. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on December 16, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation
related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and made a motion to certify the final
EIR and return to Council with an updated resolution documenting the certification by the
Town Council. The Town Council also continued all other items to February 3, 2015.
J. On January 20, 2015 the Town Council adopted Resolution 2015 -002 certifying
the EIR specifically finding that: 1) the document has been completed in compliance with
CEQA; 2) the document has been presented to the Town Council as the decision making
body of the lead agency; 3) the Council has reviewed and considered the information
contained therein; and 4) the final EIR reflects the Town's independent judgment and
analysis.
K. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on February 3, 2015, at which
time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to
the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to March 3, 2015.
L. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on March 3, 2015, at which
time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to
the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to April 14, 2015.
M. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on April 14, 2015, at which
time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to
the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to June 2, 2015.
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N. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on June 2, 2015, at which time
the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to the
North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR.
O. The Town Council considered all facts and information related to the General
Plan Amendments for the North Forty Specific Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
A. That the Town Council finds that the proposed General Plan Amendments are
consistent with the 2020 General Plan.
B. That all proceedings have been conducted in compliance with the provisions of
Government Code Section 65350 et seq.
C. That the Town Council adopts the General Plan Amendments attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California, held on the _ day of , 2015, by the following vote:
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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PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
California law requires a Specific Plan to be consistent with a Town's General Plan. Although
amendments to the Town's General Plan will be necessary to adopt this Specific Plan, the
policies, standards and guidelines of the North 40 Specific Plan are consistent with the
overarching goals of the Los Gatos General Plan. The proposed amendments to the Land Use
Element are below.
Figure LU -3:
The legend would be modified as follows:
North Forty Specific Plan Overlay
Section E. General Plan Land Use Designations:
1. Residential Land Use Designations
This section provides a brief description of each residential land use designation and the
desirable range of density for each designation. A Specific Plan may also address
residential uses.
2. Non - Residential Land Use Designations
For non - residential land uses, the specific uses mentioned are illustrative, and other
compatible uses, including those authorized in any other Zoning District within the
Town, may be permitted where authorized by a Planned Development Overlay Zone or
Specific Plan.
Section F. Special Planning Areas:
reas:
Delete Section 3. Overlay Designation and move this text as revised to the revised number
Section 3 Other Plans:
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3. Other Plans
The Hillside Specific Plan and Los Gatos Boulevard Plan areas are each developed
according to separate land use goals and in different areas of the Town. In addition to
these approved Spee-i€te Plans, the Town will be devele—in° has adopted a North Forty
Specific Plan.
d. The North Forty Specific Plan
The North Fortv Specific Plan provides land use and development guidance to the
approximately 40 -acre property bounded by Los Gatos Boulevard to the east, Hi way
17 to the west, Lark Avenue to the south, and Highway 85 to the North. This Specific
Plan determines the mix of uses, dimensional standards, architectural standards, phasing,
and infrastructure to support the development of the site. The Specific Plan has a
maximum capacity of 344 270 housing units and up to 380,900 435,000 square feet of
s.
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3. Other Plans
The Hillside Specific Plan and Los Gatos Boulevard Plan areas are each developed
according to separate land use goals and in different areas of the Town. In addition to
these approved Spee-i€te Plans, the Town will be devele—in° has adopted a North Forty
Specific Plan.
d. The North Forty Specific Plan
The North Fortv Specific Plan provides land use and development guidance to the
approximately 40 -acre property bounded by Los Gatos Boulevard to the east, Hi way
17 to the west, Lark Avenue to the south, and Highway 85 to the North. This Specific
Plan determines the mix of uses, dimensional standards, architectural standards, phasing,
and infrastructure to support the development of the site. The Specific Plan has a
maximum capacity of 344 270 housing units and up to 380,900 435,000 square feet of
s.
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3. Other Plans
The Hillside Specific Plan and Los Gatos Boulevard Plan areas are each developed
according to separate land use goals and in different areas of the Town. In addition to
these approved Spee-i€te Plans, the Town will be devele—in° has adopted a North Forty
Specific Plan.
d. The North Forty Specific Plan
The North Fortv Specific Plan provides land use and development guidance to the
approximately 40 -acre property bounded by Los Gatos Boulevard to the east, Hi way
17 to the west, Lark Avenue to the south, and Highway 85 to the North. This Specific
Plan determines the mix of uses, dimensional standards, architectural standards, phasing,
and infrastructure to support the development of the site. The Specific Plan has a
maximum capacity of 344 270 housing units and up to 380,900 435,000 square feet of
Proposed General Plan Amendments
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commercial uses. The North Forty Specific Plan is based on the following general
guidelines:
• Include a mixture of uses that will complement the Downtown and the rest of the
community.
• Be based on sustainable and "smart" development practices.
• Include public gathering spaces such as a plaza and park.
• Provide for a variety of residential housing types, both rental- and owner- occupied.
A minimum of 20 percent of the units shall be affordable to households at the
moderate income level or below.
• Include high - quality architecture and design that reflects the rural and agricultural
history of the site.
• Provide pedestrian- oriented buildings along the Los Gatos Boulevard frontage, with
minimal parking oriented to the street.
• Take advantage of the grade change across the site.
• Continue the "boulevard treatment" along the southwestern end of Los Gatos
Boulevard, with interconnections from one parcel's drive aisle to the next where
feasible.
• Include connections to existing intersections along Los Gatos Boulevard and Lark
Avenue.
• Allow for future development of gateway or landmark features at Los Gatos
Boulevard and Lark Avenue and at Los Gatos Boulevard and the Highway 85 off-
ramp.
• Provide an easily accessible, fully connected street network that encourages walking.
• Provide a vegetative buffer and screening along Highways 17 and 85.
• Preserve Town character and views.
These elements are embodied in the Town Council's Vision Statement and Guiding
Principles:
Vision
The North 40 reflects the special nature of our hometown. It celebrates our history,
agricultural heritage, hillside views, and small town character. The North 40 is
seamlessly woven into the fabric of our community, complementing other Los Gatos
residential and business neighborhoods. It is respectful of precious community resources
and offers unique attributes that enrich the quality of life of all of our residents.
Guiding Principles to Achieve this Vision
• The North 40 will look and feel like Los Gatos.
• The North 40 will embrace hillside views, trees, and open space.
• The North 40 will address the Town's residential and/or commercial unmet needs.
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• The North 40 will minimize or mitigate impacts on town infrastructure schools and
other community services.
Modifv Land Use Policv 11.4 as follows
Policy LU 11.4 Include a variety of regional destination and level sen,ing commercial uses
in the North FeAy .._e. ` 7lowine reflective of the Town Council's Vision
and Guiding Principles for the North Forty. Land uses shall follow a
logical land use pattern that takes advantage of the site opportunities while
protecting adjacent uses.
Delete Land Use Action Item LU -11.1 as follows:
Aetien LU 11.1 Df.�..e and adopt a sp° oi fi c = lap for- ta he we f ffi Forty - ir°$�ni vi —to
development efthe site.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2015- and direction.
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ZONING MAP TO ADD A NEW ZONING
DISTRICT CALLED NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN TO THE LEGEND AND A
HATCHING PATTERN TO ALL OF THE PARCELS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE
NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN AREA. THE PLAN AREA COMPRISES
APPROXIMATELY 44 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN EXTENT OF THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS, BORDERED BY STATE ROUTE 17 AND STATE ROUTE 85
FREEWAYS TO THE WEST AND NORTH, LOS GATOS BOULEVARD TO THE
EAST, AND LARK AVENUE TO THE SOUTH. APNS 424-07-009,010,024 THROUGH
027, 031 THROUGH 037, 052 THROUGH 054, 060, 063 THROUGH 065, 070, 081
THROUGH 086, 090, 094 THROUGH 095, 099, 100, 102 THROUGH 112,424-06-115,116,
AND 129.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: EIR -10 -002
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS: GP -14 -001
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: Z-14 -001
WHEREAS:
A. The applicant, the Town of Los Gatos, proposes to adopt a Specific Plan for the
North Forty Area (area bounded by Lark Avenue, Los Gatos Boulevard, Highway 85 and
Highway 17) with a maximum development capacity of up to 270 housing units and 435,000
square feet of non - residential uses. At least 30% of the area (approximately 13.2 acres)
would be open space. The North Forty Specific Plan includes General Plan Amendments
(GP -14 -001), a Zoning Code Amendment (Z -14 -001), and an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR -10 -002).
B. The adoption of the North Forty Specific Plan requires amendments to the Town
of Los Gatos Zoning Map.
C. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 23, 2014, at
which time the Commission considered the public testimony, the staff report prepared for
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that meeting ( "Staff Report"), and all other documentation related to the North Forty Specific
Plan and Final EIR, and continued the matter to their August 13, 2014 meeting.
D. The Planning Commission held a continued public hearing on August 13, 2014, at
which time the Commission considered the Staff Report prepared for that meeting, and all
other documentation related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR, and
recommended that the Town Council consider the North 40 Specific Plan in light of the
specific recommendations and possible amendments to the Specific Plan, and forwarded the
Final Environmental Impact Report to the Town Council without certification because the PC
cannot make the overriding considerations and due to specific deficiencies in the EIR.
E. The Town Council held a duly noticed public hearing on September 2, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the public testimony, the Staff Report, and all other
documentation related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item
to September 16, 2014.
F. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on September 16, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation
related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to December
16, 2014.
G. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on December 16, 2014, at
which time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation
related to the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and made a motion to certify the final
EIR and return to Council with an updated resolution documenting the certification by the
Town Council. The Town Council also continued all other items to February 3, 2015.
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H. On January 20, 2015 the Town Council adopted Resolution 2015 -002 certifying
the EIR specifically finding that 1) the document has been completed in compliance with
CEQA; 2) the document has been presented to the Town Council as the decision making
body of the lead agency; 3) the Council has reviewed and considered the information
contained therein; and 4) the final EIR reflects the Town's independent judgment and
analysis.
I. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on February 3, 2015, at which
time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to
the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to March 3, 2015.
J. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on March 3, 2015, at which
time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to
the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to April 14, 2015.
K. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on April 14, 2015, at which
time the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to
the North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR and continued the item to June 2, 2015.
L. The Town Council held a continued public hearing on June 2, 2015, at which time
the Town Council considered the Staff Report, and all other documentation related to the
North Forty Specific Plan and Final EIR.
M. The Town Council considered all facts and information related to the amendments
to the Town of Los Gatos Zoning Map for the North Forty Specific Plan Area.
N. That the Town Council finds that the proposed Zoning Map amendments are
consistent with the 2020 General Plan.
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THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
The Zoning Map of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to add a new zoning
district called North 40 Specific Plan to the legend and a hatching pattern to all of the parcels that
are included in the North 40 Specific Plan Area attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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SECTION II
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos on the day of , 2015, 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
the day of , 2015. 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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