Attachment 1
GENERAL PLAN
2017 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
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INTRODUCTION
The Town Council adopted the Town of Los Gatos 2020 General Plan on September 20, 2010
after an extensive two-year community process to update and build upon the strong
foundational framework established by the Town’s 2000 General Plan.
On May 5, 2015, the Town adopted its 2015-2023 Housing Element which is a required sub-
element of the General Plan. The State Housing and Community Development Department
certified the Housing Element on May 20, 2015.
Government Code Section 65400 mandates that non-charter cities and all 58 counties submit
an annual report on the status of their General Plan and any progress in its implementation to
their legislative bodies. Annual Progress Reports (APRs) must be presented to the local
legislative body for its review and acceptance, usually as a consent or discussion item on a
regular meeting agenda.
2017 SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS
The following General Plan related implementation action item was partially completed during
2017:
• Community Design Element (Action CD-14.3)
Update the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines.
An update to the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines regarding Visibility
Analysis was approved by Town Council on December 5, 2017.
The following significant Planning efforts made progress in 2017:
• Phase 1 Applications for North 40 Specific Plan Area
Following a decision by the Santa Clara County Superior Court, t he Town Council
conducted public hearings and approved the Phase 1 applications. The Phase 1
applications allow approximately 68,000 square feet of commercial space, 320
residential units, and on- and off-site improvements.
• North 40 Specific Plan Amendments
Following the decision on the Phase 1 applications for the North 40 Specific Plan Area
the Town resumed consideration of potential amendments to the North 40 Specific
Plan. The Town Council continued consideration of potential amendments into 2018.
• Town Code Amendments (Cellars)
Amendments to the Town Code regarding Cellars was adopted by the Town Council on
October 17, 2017.
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• Town Code Amendments (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Amendments to the Town Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units was considered by
the Planning Commission in 2017 and a recommendation was forwarded to the Town
Council. The Town Council considered the Planning Commission’s recommendation and
adopted amendments to the Town Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units on
February 6, 2018.
HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS
The Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2017 is attached as Exhibit A.
PROPERTIES ANNEXED TO THE TOWN IN 2017
The Town Council approved the following annexations to the Town of Los Gatos from
Unincorporated Santa Clara County in 2017:
• Englewood Avenue No. 11: 16457 Englewood Avenue (approximately .52 acres)
Approved September 26, 2017
• Hilow Road No. 8: 16400 Hilow Road (approximately 0.27 acres)
Approved September 26, 2017
• Shannon Road No. 28: 15215 Shannon Road (approximately 13.1 acres)
Approved September 26, 2017
• Topping Way No. 7: 16666 Topping Way (approximately 0.34 acres)
Approved October 2, 2017
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EXHIBIT A
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Note below the number of units
determined to be affordable without
financial or deed restrictions and
attach an explanation how the
jurisdiction determined the units were
affordable. Refer to instructions.
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Reporting Period 1/1/2017
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Housing Development Information
Project Identifier
(may be APN No.,
project name or
address)
Unit
Category
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or
Deed Restrictions
6 7 8
Housing without
Financial Assistance
or Deed Restrictions
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction Town of Los Gatos
Assistance
Programs
for Each
Development
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Affordability by Household Incomes
Very Low-
Income
Low-
Income
Moderate-
Income See Instructions
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total Units
per
Project
Deed
Restricted
UnitsEst. # Infill
Units*
See Instructions
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* Note: These fields are voluntary
(10) Total by income Table A/A3 ► ►
(9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 ► ► 4
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Table A
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Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction
Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects
(11) Total Extremely Low-Income Units*
12/31/2017
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction Town of Los Gatos
12/31/2017
Table A3
Activity Type (4) The Description should adequately document how each unit complies with subsection
(c )(7) of Government Code Section 65583.1
0
0
0
0 0
(2) Preservation of Units At-Risk
Extremely
Low-
Income*
Very Low-
Income
Affordability by Household Incomes
Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units
(not including those units reported on Table A)
* Note: This field is voluntary
(5) Total Units by Income 0
6.
Total
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5.
Mobile Homes
0
(3) Acquisition of Units
2.
2 - 4 Units
3.
5+ Units
No. of Units Permitted for
Above Moderate
1.
Single Family
4.
Second Unit
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Please note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate, preserve or acquire units to
accommodate a portion of its RHNA whichmeet the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
Low-
Income
TOTAL
UNITS
(1) Rehabilitation Activity
* Note: This field is voluntary
7.
Number of
infill units*
No. of Units Permitted for
Moderate 4
Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant
to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction Town of Los Gatos
12/31/2017
2020 2021 2022 2023
RHNA
Allocation by
Income Level
Year
3
Total
Remaining RHNA
by Income Level
123
548
71
60
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2
Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ►
2
201
110
Deed
Restricted
Year
9
Total Units
to Date
(all years)
Income Level
Non-deed
restricted
Low
Deed
Restricted 2
Very Low
Deed
Restricted
Non-deed
restricted
Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year of
the RHNA allocation period. See Example.
Year
8
Year
7
2015 2018
Year
4
Year
1
Year
5
Non-deed
restricted
38 114
Moderate
2 4
9
619
Total Units ► ► ►
15
Total RHNA by COG.
Enter allocation number:
Note: units serving extremly low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals.
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Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
132
174
201
13
Year
6
2016 2017 2019
Year
2
2
1
43
Above Moderate
112
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction Town of Los Gatos
12/31/2017
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Status of Program ImplementationTimeframe
in H.E.
Program Implementation Status
Table C
See Attached
Program Description
(By Housing Element Program Names)
Name of Program Objective
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction Town of Los Gatos
12/31/2017
General Comments:
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in Housing Element Status of Program Implementation
North 40 Specific Plan Area Rezoning Rezone Specific Plan Area Within 3 years North 40 Specific Plan zoning designation adopted on August 4,
2015.
Below Market Price (BMP) Program Continue to implement the BMP Program in order to increase
the number of affordable units in the community.On-going BMP Program is implemented on all residential projects that meet
the criteria.
Enhanced Second Unit Policy
Amend the Town Code to allow more opportunities for new
deed-restricted second units to be affordable to lower
income households.
Within 1 year Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance amendments adopted on 2/6/18.
General Plan Density Bonus
Continue to provide up to a 100% density bonus for
developments that provide housing for elderly, handicapped,
and/or very low and low income households.
On-going This is an incentive that would be provided to projects that meet the
criteria.
BMP In-Lieu Fees Use BMP in-lieu fees to increase and preserve affordable
housing.On-going Use of BMP in-lieu fees will be considered as opportunities arise.
Extremely Low-Income Households Offer incentives to developers to develop this type of
housing.On-going The Town will consider incentives when projects of this nature are
proposed.
Funds for Development for
Extremely Low-Income Households Use BMP in-lieu fees to subsidize these types of projects.On-going Use of BMP in-lieu fees will be considered as opportunities arise.
Large Site Program To assist development of housing for lower income
households on sites larger than 10 acres.On-going Incentives and assistance will be considered as opportunities arise.
Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Continue to implement minimum density and incentives in
the AHOZ.On-going This will be implemented when a project in the AHOZ is considered.
Meeting Los Gatos' Housing Needs
Using the AHOZ
Develop by-right development findings for North 40 and
AHOZ site.Within 1 year This has not yet been completed.
Transitional and Supportive Housing Amend Town Code to clarify Transitional and Supportive
housing is a permitted use in residential zones.Within 1 year The Town will comply with State Law and SB 743 if a project is
proposed before the Town Code is amended.
By Right Findings Develop by-right development findings for North 40 and
AHOZ site.Within 1 year This has not yet been completed.
No Net Loss
If residential capacity is reduced on a property on the Sites
Inventory then the Town will identify and zone another
property to accommodate the remaining RHNA.
On-going If this situation arises the Town will comply with this requirement.
Preserve "At-Risk" Affordable
Housing Units
Monitor affordable housing to ensure affordability status is
maintained.On-going No units are at-risk of converting to market rents in the planning
period.
Rental Housing Conservation
Program
Any conversion of residential uses must saisfy the housing
goals and policies of the General Plan.On-going This will be considered if a conversion of residential uses is
proposed.
CDBG and other Housing
Rehabilitation Programs
Continue to participate in CDBG JPA and CDBG Housing
Rehabilitation programs.On-going The Town still participates in these programs.
Countywide Home Repair Programs Support countywide programs that provide assistance to
lower income households.On-going The Town supports these programs.
Town Housing Resources Guide Provide information on developments that provide
affordable housing units.On-going Town Housing Resources Guide is updated when necessary.
Rental Dispute Resolution Program Continue to administer a Rental Dispute Resolution Program.On-going The Town continues to administer a Rental Dispute Resolution
Program.
Emergency Shelters Change Town Code to allow emergency shelters in the CM
zoning district as a permitted use.Within 1 year Town Code has been amended to address this.
Supportive Services for the
Homeless
Continue to support organizations that provide supportive
services for homeless persons.On-going The Town continues to support organizations that provide
supportive services for homeless persons.
Santa Clara County Housing
Consortium
Support the efforts of the Santa Clara County Fair Housing
Consortium. On-going
Project Sentinel is a member of the Santa Clara County Fair Housing
Consortium and administers the Town's Rental Dispute Resolution
Program.
Non-Profit Affordable Housing
Providers
Support the efforts of non-profit affordable housing
organizations.On-going The Town has met with affordable housing organizations regarding
potential development in Town.
Increased Range of Housing
Opportunities for the Homeless
Continue to support Santa Clara Couty's Continuum of Care
Plan.On-going The Town continues to support Santa Clara Couty's Continuum of
Care Plan.
Compliance with the Employee
Housing Act Amend Town Code to adress the Employee Housing Act.Within 1 year The Town will comply with State Law if a project is proposed or an
issue comes up before the Town Code is amended.
Senior Housing Resources Update senior resource materials regularly.Annualy Senior resource materials are updated when necessary.
Governmental Constraints Remove affordable housing development constraints.Every 3 years The Town's Housing Element contains a number of items that limit
or remove constraints.
Reasonable Accommodation
Ordinance Amend the Town's Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance.Within 1 year This has not yet been completed.
Persons with Disabilities Remove constraints to housing with persons with disabilities.Every 3 years Removal of constraints is considered when necessary.
Special Needs Housing Give priority to special needs housing.On-going If a project of this nature is submitted it will be given priority.
Special Needs Housing Include preferential handling of special needs populations.On-going Will be considered when plans are adopted and projects are funded.
Rental Assistance for Persons with
Developmental Challenges
Explore opportunities to work with local and/or regional
partners to provide rental assistance for persons with
developmental challenges.
On-going The Town will explore opportunities with local and/or regional
partners during this Housing Element cycle.
Universal Design Consider universal design enhancements and include
universal design features in new construction. Every 2 years
The Town will consider enhancements to universal design and the
Town requires universal design features in new construction
consistent with Building Code requirements.
Universal Design Awareness Increase awareness of universal design principles.Within 2 years The Town will take appropriate actions to increase awareness of
universal design principles.
Developmental Challenges Continue to work with the CA Department of Developmental
Services to inform citizens of available services.On-going The Town will work with the CA Department of Developmental
Services to inform citizens of available services.
Development Standards Continue to review, evaluate, update, and streamline the
development process for affordable housing developments. On-going The Town considers improvements to the development review
process for affordable housing projects when they are proposed.
Energy Conservation Opportunities Continue to enforce Title 24 requirements. On-going The Town enforces Title 24 requirements.
Annual Housing Report Prepare an annual housing report.On-going The Town prepares an annual housing report.
Housing Management Continue to fund staff for management and planning of
housing programs and funding.By December 2016
The Town has contracted with Hello Housing to administer our
affordable housing program and has staff that dedicate time to our
affordable housing program.
Coordination with Water and Sewer
Service Providers
Provide the Housing Element to the San Jose Water Company
and West Valley Sanitation District Upon adoption of Housing Element
Town staff regularly work with the San Jose Water Company and
West Valley Sanitation District on upgrades to their infrastructure
and they are involved in development applications and
environmental review.