Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · May 27, 2026
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 27, 2026
The Planning Commission of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and
via teleconference.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Susan Burnett, Commissioner Adam Mayer, Commissioner Rob Stump,
and Commissioner Emily Thomas.
Absent: Chair Kendra Burch, Vice Chair Jeffrey Barnett (Recused), Commissioner Joe Sordi.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Thomas led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during Verbal Communications.
1. Member of the Public
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – May 13, 2026
The following individuals spoke on Consent Items
1. Member of the Public
(Video Time: 00:17:31)
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Stump to correct the subheading under Item
5, 16769 Farley Road, on page 5 of the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes,
which currently reads, “Minor Development in a Historic District
Application HS-22-051, APN number 424-21-062, and should read,
“Modify existing CUP,” as a replacement for that subtitle, and to approve
adoption of the amended Consent Calendar. Seconded by Commissioner
Burnett.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 27, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 14789 Oka Road
Architecture and Site Application S-24-052
Subdivision Application M-24-017
Mitigated Negative Declaration Application ND-26-001
APNs 424-08-074 and -035
Applicant: Erik Hayden, Urban Catalyst
Property Owner: Yuki Farms, LLC
Project Planner: Erin Walters
Consider a request for approval to construct a multi-family residential development
(138 units), a Condominium Vesting Tentative Map, remove large protected trees, and
site improvements requiring a Grading Permit under Senate Bill 330 (SB 330) on vacant
properties zoned R-1:8:HEOZ and R-1:8. An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration have been prepared.
Commissioner Mayer disclosed that he has worked with civil engineer and landscape
architect firm, HMH, on projects in the past in a professional capacity, but he had not spoken
with anyone there about this particular item.
Erin Walters, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented regulatory framework information.
Town Attorney Whelan announced that Vice Chair Barnett was recused from the public
hearing for 14789 Oka Road due to a conflict.
Planning Commission asked questions.
Commissioner Thomas Opened Public Comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Lisa Ring (Applicant)
2. Alex Kamas
3. Member of the Public
4. Lee Fagot
5. Lisa Ring (Applicant)
Planning Commission asked questions of the applicant.
Commissioner Thomas closed Public Comment.
Planning Commission asked questions of staff.
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MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 27, 2026
(Video Time: 02:06:47)
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Stump to recommend approval of a request to
construct a multi-family residential development (138 units), a
Condominium Vesting Tentative Map, remove large protected trees, and
site improvements requiring a Grading Permit under Senate Bill 330 (SB
330) on vacant properties zoned R-1:8:HEOZ and R-1:8. Seconded by
Commissioner Mayer.
Commissioners discussed the item.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Joel Paulson, Director of Community Development
• None.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMISSION MATTERS
Historic Preservation Committee
Commissioner Thomas
- The HPC met 5/27/26 to consider four items: 1) Unanimous approval of window
modifications for a pre-1941 single-family residence on Peralta Avenue; 2) Unanimous
denial to remove a property on Caldwell Avenue from the Historic Resources Inventory; 3)
Denial of a request to remove a Wheeler Avenue home from the Historic Resources
Inventory due to a split 2/2 vote; 4) Preliminary review of a historic home on Hernandez
Avenue, which was well received.
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee
Vice Chair Barnett, read into the record by Commissioner Thomas
- CDAC met on 5/15/26 to discuss a developer’s preliminary plan for construction of a 100
percent affordable multi-family residential development of 100 units on property located
at 16601-16605 Lark Avenue. CDAC members supported affordable housing, but had
questions regarding starkness of the architecture and the need for secondary access and
protection of the common area located on the roof of a parking structure adjacent to Lark
Avenue.
Commission Matters
None.
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MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 27, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
May 27, 2026 meeting as approved by the
Planning Commission.
_____________________________
/s/ Vicki Blandin
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MAY 27, 2026
110 EAST MAIN STREET
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
Kendra Burch, Chair
Jeffrey Barnett, Vice Chair
Susan Burnett, Commissioner
Adam Mayer, Commissioner
Joe Sordi, Commissioner
Rob Stump, Commissioner
Emily Thomas, 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 at the end of this
agenda. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on television and/or online
at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
To watch and participate via Zoom, please go to:
https://losgatosca-gov.zoom.us/j/88436489094?pwd=EsA5rW7LuC5mDayk1uQf1SJm1orUDw.1
Enter Passcode: 011614
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Planning
Commission on any matter that is not listed on the agenda and is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Commission. The law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or
taking action on such items. Town resources may not be used to facilitate audio or visual
presentations. To ensure all agenda items are heard, this portion of the agenda is limited to 30
minutes. In the event additional speakers were not heard during the initial Verbal
Communications portion of the agenda, an additional Verbal Communications will be opened
prior to adjournment. Each speaker is limited to no more than three (3) minutes or such time as
authorized by the Chair.)
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CONSENT ITEMS (Consent Items are considered routine Town business and may be approved by
one motion. Any member of the Commission may remove an item from the Consent Items for
comment and action. Members of the public may provide input on any or multiple Consent
Item(s) when the Chair asks for public comments on the Consent Items. If you wish to comment,
please follow the Participation Instructions located at the end of this agenda. If an item is
removed, the Chair has the sole discretion to determine when the item will be heard. Each
speaker is limited to no more than three (3) minutes or such time as authorized by the Chair.)
1. Approve the Draft Minutes of the May 13, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Presentations during the Public Hearings portion of the agenda by
appellants and applicants, including any expert or consultant assisting with the presentation,
shall be limited to a total of no more than five (5) minutes for all speakers. Appellants and
applicants shall be provided no more than three (3) minutes to rebut at the end of the public
hearing. Visual presentations that require the use of staff resources shall be limited to
appellants and applicants. Members of the public testifying at public hearings shall be limited to
no more than three (3) minutes, or such time as authorized by the Chair.)
2. Consider a Request for Approval to Construct a Multi-Family Residential Development
(138 units), a Condominium Vesting Tentative Map, Remove Large Protected Trees, and
Site Improvements Requiring a Grading Permit Under Senate Bill 330 (SB330) on Vacant
Properties Zoned R-1:8:HEOZ and R-1:8. Located at 14789 Oka Road. APN’s 424-08-074
and -035. Architecture and Site Application S-24-052, Subdivision Application M-24-017,
and Mitigated Negative Declaration Application ND-26-001. An Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration Have Been Prepared. Property Owner: Edward
Morimoto, Yuki Farms, LLC. Appicant: Erik Hayden, Urban Catalyst. Project Planner: Erin
Walters.
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 require special
assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (408) 354-6834.
Please notify the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting so that
reasonable arrangements can be made to ensure accessibility in compliance with 28 CFR
§35.102-35.104 and related provisions.
NOTICE REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - Materials related to an item on this agenda
submitted to the Commission after initial distribution of the agenda packets are available for
public inspection in the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos and on the
Town’s website at www.losgatosca.gov. Planning Commission agendas and related materials
can be viewed online at https://losgatos-ca.municodemeetings.com/.
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The public is welcome to provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting in three ways:
Zoom webinar (Online): Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click
this URL to join: https://losgatosca-
gov.zoom.us/j/88436489094?pwd=EsA5rW7LuC5mDayk1uQf1SJm1orUDw.1.
Passcode: 011614. You can also type in 884 3648 9094 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the
Zoom website at https://zoom.us/join and use passcode 011614.
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 855-758-1310 US Toll-free or 408-961-3927 US. (Webinar ID: 884
3648 9094). 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 planning@losgatosca.gov with
the subject line “Public Comment Item #__” (insert the item number relevant to your
comment).
(3) Deadlines to submit written public comments are:
3:00 p.m. the Friday before the Planning Commission meeting for inclusion in the
agenda packet.
3:00 p.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.
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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