Town Council strikes deal to downsize Swenson project | Los Gatan | Los Gatos, California

Town Council strikes deal to downsize Swenson project | Los Gatan | Los Gatos, California

Over a pair of items that packed the Los Gatos Council Chambers on March 18, Los Gatos’ elected officials showed that, on some contentious issues, they’ll band together despite differences. On others, common ground is harder to find. A developer’s proposal to extend Builder’s Remedy housing rights (which allow more intense construction than normal) drew unanimous Council support. The petitioner, Swenson Builders, sought a deadline extension in e…