07-06-04 Minutes - DRC TOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6872
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN
OF LOS GATOS FOR JULY 6, 2004 HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST
MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
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The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Chair Baily.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
Joel Paulson, Planner
Melanie Chase, Fire Department
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1: 217 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-04-051
Requesting approval to modify the front elevation on property zoned C-2. APN
510-17-091
PROPERTY OWNER: The Rugani Family Partnership
APPLICANT: Universe LLC
1. Chair Baily opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced
4. Members of the public were not present.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented
with the following findings and considerations:
1) The proposed project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section
15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act as adopted by the
Town; and
2) The project is in conformance with the considerations for Arch itecture
and Site applications as set forth in Section 29.20.150 of the
Zoning Ordinance; and
3) That the work proposed is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan for the
Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project Area (Section IV.B).
7 Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8 Appeal rights were cited.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 2: 280 Garden Hill Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-04-19
Requesting approval to demolish and construct a new single family residence on
property zoned R-1:8. APN 424-24-072.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Michael and Teri Nevis
1. Chair Baily opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced
4. Members of the public were present:
TJ Pinkham: neighbor expressed concern of privacy in their backyard.
Craig Niemeyer: neighbor spoke in favor of project.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented
and as modified to meet public concerns with the following findings and
considerations:
1) As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code for Architecture and
Site applications. The considerations required by Sec. 29.20.150 of
the Town Code were all made in reviewing this application.
2) As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition
of a single family residence:
a. The Town's housing stock will be maintained in that the house will
be replaced.
b. The structure has no historic significance.
c. The property owner has no desire to maintain the structure.
d. The economic utility of the structure is in fair condition.
3) The application is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Section 15303.
7 Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8 Appeal rights were cited.
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ITEM 3: 20 S. Santa Cruz Avenue, Suite 200
Conditional Use Permit U-04-021
Requesting approval of a restaurant on property zoned C-2. APN 510-45-076
PROPERTY OWNER: John Feece.
APPLICANT: Ed Rathmann
Deemed incomplete by Planning Division. Does not need to return to Development Review
Committee. Tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of July 28, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:40 A.M. The next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Development Review Committee
is the following Tuesday.
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner
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