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Commission approves one‑year extension for approved assisted‑living and memory‑care project on Winchester Boulevard
Summary
The planning commission granted a one‑year extension to approvals for an assisted‑living and memory‑care development on Winchester Boulevard, citing market conditions and updated code‑compliant conditions; staff and the applicant said the extension will allow time for improved financing conditions.
The Town of Los Gatos Planning Commission on Sept. 10 approved a one‑year extension for the previously approved assisted‑living and memory‑care project at 15860–15894 Winchester Boulevard and 17484 Shelburne Way.
Planning staff said the commission originally approved the project on Aug. 9, 2023; the decision was appealed to council and the appeal was denied on Sept. 19, 2023. Staff recommended a one‑year extension because approvals would otherwise expire on Sept. 19, 2025, and because the applicant has requested more time to allow for more favorable capital‑market conditions. "Town code section 29.20.0.325 allows for reasonable extensions of time, not exceeding one year by the body having jurisdiction to grant the original approval," staff told the commission and recommended adoption of updated conditions to meet current fire, building, engineering and planning regulations.
Mark Palarchuk, representing Green Valley Corporation (doing business as Swenson), told commissioners the applicant is seeking the extension because of capital‑market timing. "We are cautiously optimistic that within this one year we will see interest‑rate reductions that will put us in a more favorable position," he said.
Commissioners discussed whether the code permits successive extensions; the town attorney said she would review the legislative history, noting the ordinance language can allow repeated extensions but that the town will confirm specifics. One commissioner said he could make the required findings and moved to grant the extension; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously. Staff noted that appeal forms and a 10‑day filing deadline apply for anyone dissatisfied with a commission decision.
What’s next: The extension preserves the approvals through the new one‑year period; the applicant must maintain compliance with the updated conditions and secure permits within that timeframe.
