Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · June 12, 2024
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 12, 2024
The Planning Commission of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Steve Raspe, Vice Chair Emily Thomas, Commissioner Jeffrey Barnett,
Commissioner Susan Burnett, Commissioner Melanie Hanssen, Commissioner Kathryn Janoff,
and Commissioner Adam Mayer.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – May 22, 2024
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Barnett to approve adoption of the Consent
Calendar. Seconded by Vice Chair Thomas.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 15920 Los Gatos Boulevard
Conditional Use Permit Application U-24-005
APN 523-01-011
Applicant: Mary C. Egan
Property Owner: Carl Cilker
Project Planner: Jocelyn Shoopman
Requesting approval for a private sports recreation club on property zones C-1.
Categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities.
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
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MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2024
Jocelyn Shoopman, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Mary Egan, Applicant
- I am with Cilker Orchards Management and available for questions.
Closed Public Comment.
Commissioners discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Barnett to approve a Conditional Use Permit
for 15920 Los Gatos Boulevard with modified Conditions of Approval in
Exhibit 8. Seconded by Commissioner Janoff.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
3. 32 Euclid Avenue
Request for Review Application PHST-24-001
APN 529-30-064
Property Owner/Applicant/Appellant: David Wilson
Project Planner: Sean Mullin
Consider an appeal of the Community Development Director Decision to deny a request
to remove a presumptive historic property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources
Inventory on property zoned R-1:8. Exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3).
Continued from the May 8, 2024 meeting.
Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Item 3 was paused due to technical difficulties. The Commission moved on to Item 4 while
the difficulties were addressed, then returned to Item 3.
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MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2024
Kevin Forbes, Adjacent Neighbor
- I have been a neighbor to the subject site for 31 years. The house is a hodge-podge of
additions and it is hard to tell where the original barn was. There hasn’t been much done
for maintenance since the 1990s, and I don't know if it would even have valid structure if
someone tried to remodel it. The neighborhood is in favor of the project going forward
because it would better the neighborhood and improve property values.
Steve Gong, Neighbor
- We are in favor of the applicants redeveloping this house. Like Mr. Forbes said, it is in
disrepair and has been empty for 6-9 months. It would be better to replace the house at
this point, because I also agree with Mr. Forbes that the house is a hodge-podge.
Closed Public Comment.
Commissioners discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Raspe to continue the public hearing for 32 Euclid
Avenue to a date certain of June 26, 2024. Seconded by Commissioner
Barnett.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
4. Review Proposed Development Agreement Procedures and Recommended Adoption
to Town Council
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened and Closed Public Comment.
Commissioners discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Janoff to recommend Town Council adoption
of the Proposed Development Agreement Procedures, as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Hanssen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2024
REPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Jennifer Armer, Planning Manager
The Housing Element was successfully adopted last week at Town Council and
submitted to HCD.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMISSION MATTERS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
June 12, 2024 meeting as approved by the
Planning Commission.
_____________________________
/s/ Vicki Blandin
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
JUNE 12, 2024
110 EAST MAIN STREET
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
Steven Raspe, Chair
Emily Thomas, Vice Chair
Jeffrey Barnett, Commissioner
Susan Burnett, Commissioner
Melanie Hanssen, Commissioner
Kathryn Janoff, Commissioner
Adam Mayer, Commissioner
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is a hybrid/in-person meeting and will be held in-person at the Town Council Chambers at 110 E.
Main Street and virtually through the Zoom webinar application (log-in information provided below).
Members of the public may provide public comments for agenda items in-person or virtually through
the Zoom webinar by following the instructions listed below. The live stream of the meeting may be
viewed on television and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
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NOTES: (1) Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes or less at the Chair’s discretion.
(2) If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to the subject line “Public Comment Item
#__” (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or “Verbal Communications – Non-Agenda
Item.” All comments received will become part of the record.
(3) Deadlines to submit written public comments are:
11:00 a.m. the Friday before the Planning Commission meeting for inclusion in the agenda packet.
11:00 a.m. the Tuesday before the Planning Commission meeting for inclusion in an addendum.
11:00 a.m. on the day of the Planning Commission meeting for inclusion in a desk item.
(4) Persons wishing to make an audio/visual presentation must submit the presentation electronically to
planning@losgatosca.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Planning Commission meeting.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public may address the Commission on any matter
that is not listed on the agenda. Unless additional time is authorized by the Commission, remarks
shall be limited to three minutes.)
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) (Before the Planning Commission
acts on the consent agenda, any member of the public Commission may request that any item be
removed from the consent agenda. At the Chair’s discretion, items removed from the consent
calendar may be considered either before or after the Public Hearings portion of the agenda.)
1. Draft Minutes of the May 22, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a
total of five minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the public may be allotted
up to three minutes to comment on any public hearing item. Applicants/Appellants and their
representatives may be allotted up to a total of three minutes maximum for closing
statements. Items requested/recommended for continuance are subject to the Commission’s
consent at the meeting.)
2. Requesting Approval for a Private Sports Recreation Club on Property Zoned C-1.
Located at 15920 Los Gatos Boulevard. APN 523-01-011. Conditional Use Permit
Application U-24-005. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Carl Cilker. Applicant: Mary C. Egan. Project
Planner: Jocelyn Shoopman.
3. Consider an Appeal of the Community Development Director Decision to Deny a
Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic
Resources Inventory on Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at 32 Euclid Avenue. APN 529-
30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Request for Review Application
PHST-24-001. Property Owner/Applicant/Appellant: David Wilson. Project Planner:
Sean Mullin. Continued from the May 8, 2024 Meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
4. Review Proposed Development Agreement Procedures and Recommend Adoption to
Town Council.
REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS / COMMISSION MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT (Planning Commission policy is to adjourn no later than 11:30 p.m. unless a
majority of the Planning Commission votes for an extension of time)
ADA NOTICE In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special
assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (408) 354- 6834.
Notification at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting date will enable the Town to
make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR §35.102-35.104].
Planning Commission meetings are broadcast Live on KCAT, Channel 15 (on Comcast) on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Live and Archived Planning Commission meetings can be viewed by going to:
www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube
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