Townhouses for 15349 Los Gatos Boulevard, Los Gatos

The Los Gatos Planning Commission has recommended approval ahead of the May 6th City Council meeting for townhouses at 15349 Los Gatos Boulevard in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County. Once built, the project will add 55 units, including some affordable housing. City Ventures is the project sponsor and developer.

Construction will produce five structures with 89,700 square feet, including 67,980 square feet for housing and 19,000 square feet for parking. The potential 55 units will vary in size and pricing, with 47 market-rate homes and eight below-market-rate units. Four of the market-rate units will be designed as live/work dwellings along Los Gatos Boulevard, four will be studios, and four will be two-bedroom flats. The remaining dwellings will be townhouse-style dwellings spanning three floors. Parking will be included for 98 cars, including ten guest spots.

Los Gatos Greens at 15349 Los Gatos Boulevard site map, illustration by Hunt Hale Jones

Hunt Hale Jones is responsible for the design. Facade materials will include board and batten panels, horizontal lap siding, and composite shingle roofing. The plan set describes the style that “draws inspiration from the rich history of Los Gatos,” including landscaped paseos between the structures.

The 1.5-acre wedge-shaped parcel is located along Los Gatos Boulevard and Garden Lane. Demolition will be required for a small strip mall and an auto shop. Future residents will be close to the sprawling New Town Shopping Center, and directly across from the Ace Hardware store where Arya Properties is pushing for an eight-story apartment infill using the builder’s remedy.

15349 Los Gatos Boulevard, image via Google Satellite

Donald A. Peck Education Trust is the property owner. The inclusion of affordable housing allows the developer to utilize Senate Bill 330 to streamline the approval process. As such, the Planning Commission approved the project earlier this week, and the City Council is expected to vote on it early next week.

The estimated cost and timeline for construction have yet to be shared.

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