Attachment 16RESOLUTION 2017-
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN.
APN 424-07-009, 010, 024 THROUGH 027, 031 THROUGH 037, 052 THROUGH 054, 060,
063 THROUGH 065, 070, 081 THROUGH 086, 090, 094 THROUGH 096, 099, 100, 102
THROUGH 112, 424-06-115, 116, AND 129.
PROPERTY OWNERS: YUKI FARMS, ETPH LP, GROSVENOR USA LIMITED,
SUMMERHILL N40 LLC, DODSON, HIRSCHMAN, MATTES, VENTURA TRUSTEE,
MOISENCO, LOS GATOS MEDICAL OFFICE CENTER LLC, LOS GATOS
GATEWAY LLC, MBK ENTERPRISE, CONNELL, GIN, JOHN & ALLISON DIEP
LLC, BERNAL, LG BOULEVARD HOLDINGS LLC, POLARIS NAVIGATION, EW
REAL ESTATE LLC, LAZAAR ENTERPRISES LLC, KOTHARY, AND SWENSON
TRUSTEE.
APPLICANT: TOWN OF LOS GATOS
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2015, the Town Council adopted the North 40 Specific Plan,
providing detailed land use and development guidance for the area bounded by Highway 17 to
the west, Los Gatos Boulevard to the east, Lark Avenue to the south and Highway 85 to the
north.
WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared and certified for the
North 40 Specific Plan in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2016, the Town Council conducted a special meeting and
provided suggestions for potential amendments to the North 40 Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, Council direction was clear that potential amendments to the North 40
Specific Plan should not require changes to the Town's Housing Element or any additional
environmental, economic, or other analysis; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Committee met on October 27, 2016 and November 17,
2016 to discuss the Council’s suggestions for potential amendments; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2016, specific potential amendments to the North 40
Specific Plan were forwarded by the General Plan Committee to the Planning Commission for
their consideration; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission began its consideration of the potential North 40
Specific Plan amendments on December 15, 2016 and continued the matter to January 26,
2017; and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2017, the Planning Commission completed its consideration
of the potential amendments and forwarded their suggestions to the Town Council for
consideration; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2017, the Town Council held a Study Session to discuss
potential amendments to the North 40 Specific Plan, received public testimony, and requested
additional information on a number of topics; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2017, the Town Council held a Special Meeting to discuss
potential amendments to the North 40 Specific Plan, received public testimony, and provided
staff direction for amendments to the North 40 Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2018, the Town Council held a duly noticed public hearing to
consider amendments to the North 40 Specific Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The amendments to the North 40 Specific Plan attached as Exhibit A are approved.
2. The Town Council hereby adopts the following findings:
a. The Town Council certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the North 40 Specific Plan on January 20,
2015 (Resolution 2015-002) and no additional environmental review is necessary
for the proposed amendments; and
b. The proposed amendments to the North 40 Specific Plan are consistent with the
goals and policies of the General Plan and its elements.
3. In addition to the above findings, the Town Council approves the amendments
based on the entire administrative record.
4. The decision constitutes a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure section 1094.6 as adopted by section 1.10.085 of the Town Code of the Town of Los
Gatos. Any application for judicial relief from this decision must be sought within the time
limits and pursuant to the procedures established by Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6, or
such shorter time as required by state and federal Law.
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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 16th day of January, 2018, 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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