Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · October 9, 2024
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Planning Commission of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, October 9, 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, and Commissioner Melanie Hanssen
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
Chair Raspe announced that Sean Mullin had been selected as the Town’s new Planning
Manager.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – July 24, 2024
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Barnett to approve adoption of the Consent
Calendar. Seconded by Commissioner Hanssen.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0 with Commissioner Burnett abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
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OTHER BUSINESS
2. Revised Sign Ordinance, Town Code Amendment
Town Code Amendment Application A-24-004
Project Location: Town Wide
Applicant: Town of Los Gatos
Consider and make a recommendation to the Town Council on adoption of the Draft
Revised Sign Ordinance.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
None.
Closed Public Comment.
Commissioners discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Thomas to recommend Town Council adoption of
the Draft Revised Sign Ordinance as outlined in Exhibit 2 and with
changes highlighted in Exhibit 1. Seconded by Commissioner Hanssen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
REPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
• The Town Council met August 6, 2024, and directed staff to prepare an RFP for the
development of additional objective design standards related to high-quality building
design, architectural style, and height transitions. That RFP has been released and has a
closing date of October 27, 2024.
• Town staff continues to work on the implementation programs included in the Housing
Element and anticipates several items, including changes to Town Code, will be
forwarded to the Planning Commission at upcoming meetings.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMISSION MATTERS
Historic Preservation Committee
Commissioner Barnett
- The HPC met September 12, 2024, to consider six items:
o 145 Tait Avenue – Proposal for a second story addition. The Committee continued
the item.
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o 15116 Blossom Hill Road – The Committee approved removal of the property from
the Historic Resources Inventory.
o 134 Hernandez Avenue – Proposal for a second story addition. The Committee
recommended approval with direction.
o 14344 La Rinconada Drive – Preliminary review of construction of an addition and
exterior alterations. The Committee provided feedback to the applicant.
o 311 Johnson Avenue – Preliminary review of a second story addition. The
Committee provided feedback to the applicant.
o 128 University Avenue – Item was withdrawn at the applicant’s request and not
discussed.
- The HPC met September 25, 2024, to consider four items:
o 200 Hernandez Avenue – Item was continued at the request of the applicant.
o 14340 Browns Lane – The Committee recommended removal from the Historic
Resources Inventory.
o 228 Bachman – The Committee recommended the site to remain as a contributor to
the Historic District.
o 145 Tait Avenue – The Committee denied a request for recommendation of holding
the Committee’s September 11, 2024, action to continue the item with direction to
the applicant.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
October 9, 2024 meeting as approved by the
Planning Commission.
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/s/ Vicki Blandin
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Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
OCTOBER 09, 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
Vacant, Commissioner
Vacant, 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.
PARTICIPATION
The public is welcome to provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting in three ways:
Zoom webinar (Online): join: https://losgatosca-
gov.zoom.us/j/84092529909?pwd=zKKgJEnrVli-oj0oqRyoy0rNnk2a8w.83HikFW3p4IUPwbd.
Passcode: 650204. You can also type in 840 9252 9909 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the
Zoom website at https://zoom.us/join and use passcode 650204.
When the Chair announces the item for which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand”
feature in Zoom. If you are participating by phone on the Zoom app, press *9 on your
telephone keypad to raise your hand.
Telephone: Please dial (877) 336-1839 US Toll-free or (636) 651-0008 US Toll. (Conference
code: 686100). If you are participating by calling in, press #2 on your telephone keypad to
raise your hand.
In-Person: Please complete a “speaker’s card” located on the back of the Chamber benches
and return it to the Vice Chair before the meeting or when the Chair announces the item for
which you wish to speak.
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 planning@losgatosca.gov 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.
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MEETING CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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 July 24, 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.)
OTHER BUSINESS
2. Consider and Make a Recommendation to the Town Council on Adoption of the Draft
Revised Sign Ordinance. Town Code Amendment Application A-24-004. Project
Location: Town Wide. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.
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 2 nd 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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