08-17-04 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 17, 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
Suzanne Davis, Associate Planner
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Rachel Bacola, Planning Technician
ITEM 1: 11 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-05-004
Requesting approval to install an awning on a commercial building on property zoned
C-2:LHP. APN 510-44-077.
PROPERTY OWNER: Louise B. Farwell
APPLICANT: Peabody Fine Art Gallery
Fletcher Parsons moved to approve the application subject to conditions. Anthony
Ghiossi seconded, motion passed, unanimously. Appeal rights were cited.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 2: 15461 National Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-05-011
Requesting approval to demolish a single family residence and to construct a new
single family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 424-12-122.
PROPERTY OWNER: Pheonix, LLC
APPLICANT: Curtis Guerra
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: Greg Green, neighbor, expressed concern
about drainage and the existing on-site trailer.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Fletcher Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the
conditions presented (including modifications to meet the neighbor’s 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. Anthony Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 3: 14300 Winchester Boulevard
Architecture & Site Application S-04-47
Requesting Architecture and Site approval to construct two office buildings within an
approved Planned Development on property zoned CM:PD. APN 424-32-068.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Sobrato Development Companies
1. Chair Baily opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was not present.
4. Members of the public were not present.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Suzanne Davis moved to approve the application subject to the
conditions presented 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. Project is consistent with the certified EIR and the second addendum to
the EIR.
7. Fletcher Parsons seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
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ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:45 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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