2. Discussion:
Public vs. Private Gateways
What’s the difference between a gateway on
private property and one on public property?
Should the public have more input and
control over a gateway on publicly owned
property?
Can we expect more public benefits from a
Gateway project on public property?
Who pays for the public benefits?
3. First and Main Project
◦ On this public property, the City has…
“…an obligation to promote sound development, to
promote a high level of design which will enhance
the City’s downtown area, and to provide an
environment for the social, economic and
psychological growth and well-being of the citizens
of the City.”
-Los Altos City Option Agreement with the developer for
First and Main Gateway Project
How do we interpret this obligation?
27. Next Steps:
How the process works
• First, it’s not too late for you as individuals
to get involved in the process because the
public review process is just starting now.
• The developer is expected to receive and
incorporate public community input into his
final design.
• The developers contract with the City does not
exempt him from public input and due public
process.
• Let’s review the design review process from
an architect’s point of view.
28. Next Steps: How to stay
involved the process
• Attend Architectural Site Control process
meeting
• Attend planning commission meeting
• Attend city council meetings
• Get your friends and neighbors involved
• Email and/or write your council members; one
or two days before their scheduled meeting.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE:
Please write the 10 important issues you would
like to share with City or Council Members.
29. A Few Friendly Reminders
• If you wish to speak at a public meeting, you must
fill out and turn in a speakers card at the meeting,
prior to the agenda item.
• You are usually limited to 3 minutes for discussion.
It is wise not to repeat what a fellow community
member stated but focus on your specific
additional helpful comments.
• Our purpose is not to delay the project, but rather
give constructive input to create a more
comprehensively designed project.
• If you are not comfortable in public speaking,
email each committee/commission and city council
with your thoughts in a timely manner.
31. City Council Contacts
Val Carpenter
vcarpenter@losaltosca.gov
Jarrett Fishpaw
jfishpaw@losaltosca.gov
David Casas
dcasas@losaltosca.gov
Ron Packard
rdpackard@losaltosca.gov
Megan Satterlee
msatterlee@losaltosca.gov
32. Planning Commission and A&S
Committee Member Contacts
Michael M. Abrams: Michael@Abrams4.com
Ronit A. Bodner: ronitlaw@hotmail.com
Jerry E. Moison: jerrymoison@moison.com
Malika Z. Junaid (A&S):
malikajunaid@mdesignsarchitects.com
Jeannie L. Bruins (A&S): jeannie@bruinsfamily.net
Jonathan C. Baer: baerjc@earthlink.net
Kenneth Lorell (A&S): 650-424-2748 (B)