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Council approves zone change to allow new two‑story residence at 14331 Capri Drive
Summary
The council approved a zone change from office to single‑family and architectural plans for a new two‑story house at 14331 Capri Drive after the planning commission’s recommendation and revised designs that reduced second‑story massing and added screening.
The Los Gatos Town Council voted Nov. 4 to approve a zone change and architecture and site application for a property at 14331 Capri Drive, allowing demolition of an existing structure and construction of a new two‑story single‑family home.
Staff said the site is currently zoned office but has a low‑density residential general plan designation; the proposed change aligns the zoning with the general plan. The planning commission previously reviewed the application and recommended approval after the applicant revised plans to reduce second‑floor massing and address privacy concerns for nearby neighbors.
Project representative Kevin (GKW Architects) described the changes — increased front‑setback, reduced second‑floor footprint, revised window placement and added screening — and said the project complies with the town’s residential design guidelines. Council members noted planning commission attention to neighborhood compatibility and treated the revisions as responsive.
Council member Badami moved to introduce the zone‑change ordinance and approve the architecture and site application with recommended conditions; Vice Mayor Moore seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
What happens next: The town will proceed with the technical steps to finalize the zone‑change ordinance and issue permits once all conditions of approval and required findings are met.
