02-01-05 Minutes - DRCTOWN 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 FEBRUARY 1, 2005 HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
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Th e m ee ti ng wa s c al le d t o o rd er at 9:00 A.M. by C ha ir Ba il y.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Judie Gilli, Assistant Planner
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
Suzanne Davis, Associate Planner
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1:15390 Winchester Blvd
Architecture and Site Application S-05-007
Requesting approval to demolish and to construct a new single family residence on
property zoned RM:5-12. APN 424-29-023.
PROPERTY OWNER\ APPLICANT: Don Bersano
1. Chair Baily opene d the p ubli c heari ng.
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:
a.The proposed Architecture and Site application is Categorically Exempt, pursuant to Section
15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
b.As re qu ir ed by S ection 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.The considerations required by Sec. 29.20.150 of the Town Code were all made in reviewing
this application.
7.Parsons se co nd ed , m ot io n p as se d u na ni mo us ly.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
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PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 2:221 Alexander Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-04-060
Requesting approval to construct an accessory structure over 450 square in area within
the required setbacks on a nonconforming parcel zoned R-1:8. APN 510-15-004.
PROPERTY OWNER: Edward and Jennifer Boland
APPLICANT: Tony Jeans
1. Chair Baily opene d the p ubli c heari ng.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced
4. Members of the public were present:
Margaret Holcomb, neighbor, discussed resolution made regarding rear fence.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Linney moved to approve the application subject to the conditions modified at the hearing 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 requi red by Sect ion 2 9.10.265(3 ) of th e Town Code f or non confo rming l ots. The
proposed use and setbacks are compatible with the neighborhood in that:
1.The historic character and architectural style of the existing house merits a detached
garage,
2.There are other detached garages with nonconforming setbacks in the neighborhood.
3.Due to the location of existing trees, the proposed house footprint and the narrow width
of the lot, there is no other placement to accommodate a conforming garage.
•The application is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Section 15303.
7.Gh io ss i s ec on de d, mo ti on pa ss ed un an im ou sl y.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 3:770 W. Parr Avenue
Subdivision Application M-04-012
Requesting approval of a two lot subdivision on property zoned R-1:8. APN 406-26-
016
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Naser and Fatemeh Asgari
Deemed incomplete by the Planning Division. Does not need to return to Development Review
Comm itte e. Once compl ete, m atter will be sch edule d for a P lanni ng Com miss ion M eetin g.
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ITEM 4:300 Calle Marguerita
Architecture and Site Application S-05-35
Requesting architecture and site approval for eight townhouse units within an approved
Planned Development on property zoned RM:5-12:PD. APN: 409-04-054
PROPERTY OWNER: Cornerstone at Los Gatos
APPLICANT: West Coast Development
Deemed incomplete by Engineering and Planning Divisions. Does not need to return to
Development Review Committee . Tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission Meeting
of February 23, 2005
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:35 A.M. The next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Development Review Committee is the following
Tu es da y.
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner
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