The Los Gatos Town Council has unanimously approved a 155-townhome development to replace the historic Los Gatos Lodge, with plans for 26 affordable homes and ample parking spaces. Vice Mayor Rob Moore expressed support due to the need for diverse housing options, noting his challenges as a renter in the town. While the townhome project includes pedestrian safety improvements, Mayor Matthew Hudes raised concerns regarding architectural design and traffic safety. SummerHill Homes chose not to use a state law allowing faster development in favor of cooperating with local officials, with construction set to start soon and model homes expected by 2027.
"I'm one of the one-third of renters that lives in the town of Los Gatos who, as it currently stands, does not have a pathway to home ownership in this town..."
"I do see a project where the architectural deficiencies have not been addressed, one where we haven't figured out the safety profile of traffic..."
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