11-16-04 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 NOVEMBER 16, 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
Judie Gilli, Assistant Planner
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Rachel Bacola, Planning Technician
ITEM 1: 615 Blossom Hill Road
Architecture and Site Application S-05-30
Requesting approval of a time extension to construct 49 apartment units and a
recreational building on property zoned RM:5-12:PD. APNS: 529-16-023, 073 and
529-14-012
PROPERTY OWNER: Steven Dilbeck and Cupertino Development Corporation
APPLICANT: Cupertino Development Corporation
Deemed complete, matter tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission Meeting
of December 8, 2004 as a consent item.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 2: 16810 Loma Street
Architecture and Site Application S-04-057
Requesting approval to demolish and construct a new single family residence and to
relocate an accessory structure with reduced setbacks on property zoned R-1:8. APN
532-07-011.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Vladimir Frank
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:
Seymour Abrahams, neighbor: Stated his concerns have been mitigated.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented
with the following findings and considerations:
· 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.
· 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 Historic Preservation Committee found that 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.
· The application is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Section 15303.
7 Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8 Appeal rights were cited.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 3: 16781 Chirco Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-05-005
Requesting approval to demolish and to construct a new single family residence on property
zoned R-1:8. APN 424-20-050.
PROPERTY OWNER: Eric Koide et al
APPLICANT: John Lien
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:
John Kiely, neighbor who stated he was in favor of the proposed project.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented
with the following findings and considerations:
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· 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.
· The application is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Section 15303.
· 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.
7 Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8 Appeal rights were cited.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 4: 17840 Bruce Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-04-059
Requesting approval to construct a single family residence on property zoned R -1:8.
APN 410-09-034.
PROPERTY OWNER: Steve and Marina Pace
APPLICANT: Tony Jeans
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. Ghiossi moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented
with the following findings and considerations:
· That the proposed project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section
15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act as adopted by the
Town.
· That the project is in conformance with the considerations for
Architecture and Site applications as set forth in Section 29.20.150 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
7 Parson seconded, motion passed unanimously.
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8 Appeal rights were cited.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 5: 17140 Mill Rise Way
Architecture and Site Application S-05-018
Requesting approval to modify plans for a single family residence on property zoned
HR-1. APN 532-19-016.
PROPERTY OWNER: Gregory C. Walker
APPLICANT: Dave Flick
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. Linney moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented
with the following findings and considerations:
· That the proposed project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section
15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act as adopted by the
Town.
· That the project is in conformance with the considerations for
Architecture and Site applications as set forth in Section 29.20.150
of the Zoning Ordinance.
7 Parsons seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8 Appeal rights were cited.
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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