A proposed 55-townhome development on Los Gatos Boulevard is advancing after a recommendation from the Planning Commission. The project will include 8 affordable homes and retail space for residents. Despite the potential negative impact on traffic due to increased car trips, it satisfies housing requirements and utilizes the site deemed suitable for development. The Town Council will review the proposal after concerns regarding existing local developments and compliance with state laws are addressed. This project aims to contribute to the town's target of nearly 2,000 homes by 2031, including affordable options.
Commissioner Steve Raspe said the site should become homes because it's listed as an ideal development location in the town's mandated housing plan. The town must accommodate nearly 2,000 homes by 2031 to comply with the state, 847 of which must be deemed affordable to low-income residents.
They've done, I think, as good a job as you're gonna do on this site. There's going to be issues. In this town, we're not going to have any perfect projects. This one checks a lot of boxes.
Commissioner Rob Stump expressed concerns about the traffic impact the project could cause along the boulevard, especially with other planned large developments.
The project would demolish Genuine Automotive, which has been there for about 50 years. City Ventures could have invoked builder's remedy but chose not to.
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