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vol . I , no. 41 : June 15-21 , 2022 : losgatan.com
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TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES LIST OF PLACES FOR 1,993 HOMES North 40 project density discussed during meeting
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Drew Penner, Reporter
Council began to get into the nitty-gritty of where new housing should go, during its meeting June 7, as it approved a place list from the Housing Element Advisory Board. Associate Planner Jocelyn Shoopman introduced the item, explaining the locations had been organized into three categories by planners, with Tier 1 being the best choices for the 1,993 homes Los Gatos must plan for. The locations include areas along Los Gatos Saratoga Road, Los Gatos Boulevard, North 40, Lark Avenue and Knowles Drive, among other places around town. Councilmember Mary Badame said she was confused about why the Draft 2040 General Plan was being used to guide Housing Element decision-making. Community Development Director Joel Paulson reminded her there’s already a strong recommendation from the General Plan Advisory Committee—as well as the Planning ➝ Council, 16
CHANGES ARE COMING TO THE PROMENADES AS SERIES GETS UNDERWAY Judy Peterson, Reporter
The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce has been busy planning this summer’s downtown Promenades, with the first event scheduled for June 16 from 5-9pm. As was the case last summer, the town will close N. Santa Cruz Avenue to vehicles between Bachman Avenue and Main Street, allowing residents and visitors to stroll up and down the avenue and enjoy music, while also enjoying an alcoholic beverage. ➝ Promenade, 14
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TAPPING INTO CREATIVITY Kate Lally ( from left), Madeline Pollock and Gabrielle Pollock, from Los Gatos, are hosting a summer camp in Saratoga where attendees can bring their dolls with them. For the full story, turn to page 8.
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