A controversial Los Gatos housing project next to the town high school is moving forward, despite residents raising safety concerns.

The Los Gatos Town Council voted 3-2 May 27 to approve a 30-home, mixed-use development located at 143-151 E. Main St. across from Los Gatos High School. Mayor Matthew Hudes and Councilmember Mary Badame voted no. Plans from owner CSPN LLC include a 4-story project with six affordable homes and ground-floor retail on nearly half an acre. Plans are to demolish the existing buildings where Cafe Dio and A & G Construction are located on Church Street — a prime drop-off and pick-up location for the roughly 1,900 students attending the high school.

The development, which will provide between 37 and 49 parking spots, is the first builder’s remedy project reviewed

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