08-03-04 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 AUGUST 3, 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
Melanie Chase, Fire Department
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
ITEM 1: 15951 Los Gatos Blvd
Subdivision Application M-04-4
Requesting approval to merge 18 office condominiums on property zoned O. APNS
529-57 -001 through 018.
PROPERTY OWNER: Chen Trust
APPLICANT: Russell Hitomi
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 modified
at the hearing with the following findings and considerations:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan in that it promotes
commercial activity that compliments the whole Town (L.G.7.4)
b. It has been determined that this project is Categorically Exempt pursuant
to Section 15305 of the State Environmental Guidelines as adopted by the
Town.
7 Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8 Appeal rights were cited.
PUBLIC HEARING:
ITEM 2: 15931 Rochin Terrace
Architecture and Site Application S-04-049
Requesting approval to demolish a single family residence and to construct a new
residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 523-25-010.
PROPERTY OWNER: Raymond Chan
APPLICANT: Janet Adams Designs and Plans
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:
a. The proposed Architecture and Site application is Categorically Exempt,
pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
b. As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition
of a single family residence:
(1) The Town's housing stock will be maintained in that the house will be
replaced.
(2) The structure has no historic significance.
(3) The property owner has no desire to maintain the structure.
(4) The economic utility of the structure is in fair condition.; and
c. 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.
7 Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8 Appeal rights were cited.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:25 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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