Los Gatos council denies appeal and upholds Planning Commission approval for 45 Reservoir Road, adds conditions

The Los Gatos Town Council on Aug. 5 denied an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval for a proposed two‑story residence at 45 Reservoir Road, upholding the commission’s 5–1 approval of the revised project and adding two conditions: completion of the required fire‑truck turnaround before any construction of the home and installation of a concrete (or equally sturdy) protective barrier adjacent to the master bedroom.

Planning staff summarized the project history: the council remanded the matter to the Planning Commission in March with direction to reduce footprint, volume and massing; the applicant revised plans and the commission approved the revised design on June 11. Marin (planning staff) briefed the council on the changes — a reduction of about 189 square feet, elimination of requested side‑setback exceptions, and adjustments to the porch and building width — and noted an addendum in the staff…