TOWN OF LOS
GATOS
BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPLICATION
Contact: Clerk Department
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-6888 or
Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov
General eligibility requirements: A resident of the incorporated limits of the Town of
Los Gatos. Other requirements may apply to specific Boards, Commissions, or
Committees.
If you would like to apply for more than one Board, Commission, or Committee, place a number
next to the Board, Commission, or Committee, in order of your preference, for which you would
like to apply. A separate application is required to be submitted for each Board, Commission, or
Committee you are applying for. Only applications for current openings will be considered at this
time. Applications for future openings will be kept on file for one year. Qualified applicants will
be notified for an interview with Town Council.
__ Arts and Culture Commission
__ Building Board of Appeals
__ Community Health and Senior Services Commission
__ Complete Streets and Transportation Commission
__ Council Finance Committee Resident
__ General Plan Committee
__ Historic Preservation Committee
__ Library Board
__ Parks Commission
__ Personnel Board
__ Planning Commission
__ Sales Tax Oversight Committee
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Please note that all information provided on the application becomes a public record after it is
officially filed. All appointed applicants are required to file the Fair Political Practices
Commission (FPPC) Statements of Economic Interest (Form 700), which are also a public
record. Applicants appointed to the Planning Commission are also required to complete
Ethics Training AB 1234 every two years.
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PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION
Contact: Clerk Department
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-6888 or
Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov
Note: Only the text that shows in the boxes is visible.
Please do not go beyond the borders of the boxes.
FIRST NAME: LAST NAME:
ADDRESS: CITY:
ZIP CODE:
CELL PHONE: WORK PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS: HOME PHONE:
EMPLOYER: JOB TITLE:
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN LOS GATOS?
*If appointed your name, phone number, and email address will be made available to the public.
Please list all previously held elected or
appointed governmental positions.
Include the Position/Office held and the
associated dates.
(e.g. Mayor, City of San Jose, 1990-1994)
Please list any civic charitable
organizations you have belonged to.
Include the Position/Office held and the
associated dates.
(e.g. Coach, Little League, 1982-1989)
Please list any schools that you have
attended or are currently attending.
Include your major subject area and/or
grade level.
(e.g. San Jose State University, BA in History)
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Why are you interested in serving on the
Planning Commission?
Have you ever attended a Planning
Commission meeting? If yes, please provide
a summary of your observation. If not, why
not?
How do you view the role of a Planning
Commissioner in relation to the Town
Council in planning matters?
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How will you balance your personal interests
with the broader role of the Commission?
What design or land use experience do you
have that would be useful on the
Commission?
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How do you describe your philosophy of
planning?
The Planning Commission meets at least twice a month and requires a significant amount of homework. Are you
prepared to make the commitment to spend the amount of time required to attend regular meetings, committee
meetings, do site visits, and study the packet material?
Yes No
CASE STUDY: All Planning Commission applications must include a completed case study (see next page. Please
complete the case study before submitting your signed application. Thank you.
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PLANNING COMMISSION CASE STUDY
PROPERTY LOCATION: 170 Smith Boulevard
PROPERTY OWNER: John Smith
APPLICANT: Superior Commercial Development
OVERVIEW:
Existing Proposed
General Plan Designation Neighborhood Commercial Neighborhood Commercial
Zoning Designation C-1 C-1
Existing Use Vacant Vacant
Property Size 15,000 Square Feet
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant proposes to construct a 10,000-square foot two-story office building with underground parking that
will be 32 feet tall. The maximum height allowed by Town Code is 35 feet and the maximum lot coverage would
allow a 15,000-square foot building. The surrounding area on Smith Boulevard is comprised of other commercial
buildings and single-family homes are located behind the existing parcel.
NEIGHBORHOOD REACTION:
The surrounding neighborhood is divided on the issue of development. Some of the neighboring property owners
are in support of the project and think it will provide needed office space, while others are opposed to the project
because they feel it will create a significant traffic impact.
PROCESS:
The proposed project has been reviewed by staff and complies with all of the Town’s technical requirements.
A Traffic Impact Analysis has been prepared by the Town’s Traffic Consultant.
The Traffic Impact analysis shows that there would not be a significant traffic impact based on the Town’s existing
traffic policies.
There are a number of residents at the Planning Commission meeting opposing the proposed project based on
potential traffic impacts.
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What is your initial reaction to the above
referenced project?
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What issues do you feel will need to be
investigated further?
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How would you weigh your personal
observations or experience regarding
traffic and the professional input and
recommendations of Town staff and
Town consultants?
All applicants are required to be interviewed to be considered for appointment as a Commissioner.
Applicants will be contacted via email with the interview date and time.
Signature: Date:
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK DEPARTMENT AT (408) 354-6834.
NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE TOWN TO MAKE REASONABLE
ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY [28 CFR §35.102-35.104]
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