2011020701b - Addendum - Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2010COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 2/7/2011
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ADDENDUM
DATE: JANUARY 4, 2011
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL AU
FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: TOWN COUNCIL /PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 31, 2010
Attached is a revised set of minutes for the Town Council meeting of January 31, 2011, reflecting
several points which were clarified by Council Members.
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Minutes of the Town Council meeting of January 31, 2011
PREPARED BY : Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator
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Reviewed by: _J!6�_Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney
Clerk Administrator Finance _Community Development
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MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL /PARKING AUTHORITY /REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 31, 2011
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Monday,
January 31, 2011 at 5:30 P.M.
TOWN COUNCIL /PARKING AUTHORITY /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M.
STUDY SESSION CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:40 P.M.
BOARDS /COMMISSION /COMMITTEES INTERVIEWS
• Arts and Culture Commission (2 vacancies, 3 applicants)
• Community Services Commission (3 vacancies, 3 applicants)
• General Plan Committee (1 vacancy, 1 applicant)
• Library Board (1 vacancy, 2 applicants)
• Parks Commission (2 vacancies, 6 applicants)
• Transportation and Parking (2 vacancies, 2 applicants)
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Joe Pirzynski, Vice Mayor Steve Rice, Council Member Steven
Leonardis, Council Member Diane McNutt, and Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (ANNUAL)
Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: Town Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director
Unrepresented Employee: Town Manager
Ms. Propp, Town Attorney, stated that direction was given and no reportable action was
taken.
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BOARDS /COMMISSION /COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS
Arts and Culture Commission (2 vacancies, 3 applicants)
• Dennise Carter was appointed and Jonathan Knowles was re- appointed to the
Arts and Culture Commission.
Community Services Commission (3 vacancies, 3 applicants)
• Michele Boudreau and Judy Glickman were appointed and Susan Gomez was
re- appointed to the Community Services Commission.
General Plan Committee (1 vacancy, 1 applicant)
• Marisa Miller was appointed to the General Plan Committee.
Library Board (1 vacancy, 2 applicants)
• No applicants were appointed to the Library board.
• Mayor Joe Pirzynski requested that the Town Clerk Administrator re- advertise
the vacancy.
Parks Commission (2 vacancies, 6 applicants)
• Jon Lambert and Karen Deloumi were appointed to the Parks Commission.
Transportation and Parking (2 vacancies, 2 applicants)
• Nick Goddard and Leonard 'Butch" Lumby were appointed to the
Transportation and Parking Commission.
Mayor Joe Pirzynski requested consensus to appoint David Stonesifer as the Arts
Professional to the Arts and Culture Commission.
• Consensus was given for the appointment.
Council Discussions
• Requested that staff clarify whether or not Council should allow incumbents and
new applicants to be voted on if they do not attend the interview process and the
second is to clarify the enabling resolutions where it states that a commissioner
may keep their seat until a successor is appointed.
• Commented that it seems confusing to have that kind of language in the enabling
resolutions.
Mr. Larson
• Clarified that staff will bring forward recommendations prior to the next
interview /appointment process.
TOWN COUNCIL
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Open /Closed Verbal Communications
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying a request to
construct a single - family residence on a vacant parcel created by a three -lot subdivision
on property zoned R -1:8. APN 527 -42 -008. File #s- 09- 33Architecture and Site
Application S- 09 -33. Property location: 15928 Union Avenue - Parcel 2. Property
Owner: 217 O'Connor LLC. Applicant/appellant: Tony Jeans, T.H.I.S. Design. Project
Planner: Suzanne Davis.
Staff report made by Suzanne Davis, Senior Planner.
Open Public Hearing
Tony Jeans, Applicant
• Commented that Lot #2 has been redesigned and the mass has been reduced to
less than 22 feet.
• Commented that the balcony has been moved to address Ms. Lynott's privacy
concerns.
• Commented that he reduced the mass by redistributing a portion of the second
story.
• Expressed that he reduced the height by three inches by using a smaller floor
joist.
• Commented that Council had requested that he reduce the height, increase the
side setback, and decrease the mass. He feels that he has complied with all
three requests.
Council Comments
Requested clarification on the methodology used to lower the proposed home.
Questioned if there is a grade change between the homes and if Mr. Magnano's
home is lower than the proposed home on Lot #2.
Questioned if Mr. Jeans has entertained the idea of adding a cellar.
Mr. Jeans
• Clarified that there is a about a foot difference between the grades of the homes.
• Clarified that a basement was considered, but the soil testing determined a
heavy clay layer and too much water run -off.
• Commented that many of the homes in the neighborhood have sump pumps.
Mr. Beusing
• Commented against the proposed project and requested that Council uphold the
Planning Commission's decision to deny appeal.
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Public Hearing Item #1 - Continued
Mr. Mangano
• Expressed concern that there is an increase of mass with the new design of the
home on Lot #2.
• Commented against the proposed project and requested that Council uphold the
Planning Commission's decision to deny appeal.
Mr. Schwarz
• Commented against the proposed project and requested that Council uphold the
Planning Commission's decision to deny appeal.
Mr. Mitchell
• Commented against the proposed project and requested that Council uphold the
Planning Commission's decision to deny appeal.
Ms. Lynott
• Commented that the home will block her views and affect her privacy.
• Commented against the proposed project and requested that Council uphold the
Planning Commission's decision to deny appeal.
Mr. Jeans
• Commented that the new design has the balcony facing the south and does not
impact any neighbors.
• Commented that the proposed home is consistent with other homes in the
neighborhood.
• Commented that the proposed home conforms to Town Codes.
• Commented that the volume of the home is significantly smaller.
• Commented that the height was decreased and the side setbacks were
increased.
• Commented that they have addressed the mass in a way that is compatible with
the neighborhood and significantly less than the bulk and mass that Council
objected to originally.
Council Comments
• Questioned if staff considered the reduction of 3" in height as a technical
reduction and if staff had any problem with reduction.
Ms. Davis
• Clarified that it is a minor change, but staff would like to work with the Consulting
Architect to make sure that the change is made in an appropriate manner.
Closed Public Hearing
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Public Hearing Item #1 — Continued
Council Discussions
• Commented that the Town Council and Planning Commission will have a joint
study session to discuss the issues of the definition of neighborhood, the use of
the Planned Development concept, and the definition and application of
community benefit.
• Commented that the Residential Guidelines address the concept of
neighborhood on pages 11 and 21.
• Commented that Panorama Way should not solely be used when determining
neighborhood compatibility and that homes in the area around the property
should be considered.
• Commented that lowering the height is different than reducing the mass. Mass
should be viewed not only in terms of height, but also in terms of "spread" of the
house.
• Commented that the mass was increased rather than decreased in the revised
plans.
• Would like to see the project go back to the Planning Commission to address the
issues.
• Suggested that in determining neighborhood compatibility, the Planning
Commission evaluate the plans before them relative to Town guidelines and
standards and the facts presented in this case.
• Commented that square footage is not determinant of mass; mass is considered
as the visual impact.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to remand the
Architecture and Site application back to the Planning Commission
with specific direction that the Planning Commission be mindful of
the resolution that was adopted by the Council in August 2010 and
also be mindful when determining neighborhood compatibility
consistent with the Residential Guidelines.
Direct staff to bring forward a new resolution with the direction
given by Council during the discussion.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Steve Rice.
Council Discussions
Questioned if a new resolution would be necessary and would it need to come
back to Council for approval.
Expressed concerns about the increase in square footage for the proposed
project.
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Public Hearing Item #1 — Continued
Ms. Propp
• Clarified that Council could direct staff to bring forward a new resolution and
remand the appeal.
VOTE: Motion passed 312. Mayor Joe Pirzynski and Council Member Diane
McNutt voted no.
OTHER BUSINESS
There is no Other Business scheduled for this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Attest:
Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator
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