02-22-05 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 22, 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
Rachel Bacola, Planning Technician
Randy Tsuda, Assistant Community Development Director
Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
Vu Nguyen, Assistant Planner
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1:120 Dover Street
Subdivision Application M-05-01
Requesting approval of a two lot subdivision on property zoned R-1:8. APN 523-47-
052.
PROPERTY OWNER\APPLICANT: Brian Burks
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:
Rita Garfield, neighbor, expressed concern about driveway location and what impacts
may occur to the existing trees and retaining wall. She was satisfied with the conditions
to mitigate her concerns.
Carlton Sanders, neighbor, questioned project and had no issues or concerns.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Parsons moved to accept the application subject to the conditions presented with the following
findings and considerations:
It has been determined that this project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15315 of
the State Environmental Guidelines as adopted by the Town.
7.Ghiossi 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 2:144 Whitney Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-05-027
Requesting approval to demolish and to construct a new single family residence
with reduced side yard setbacks on property zoned R-1:10. APN 532-37-030.
PROPERTY OWNER: Michele Boudreau
APPLICANT: Stuart Alderman
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. Ghiossi 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.Parsons se co nd ed , m ot io n p as se d u na ni mo us ly.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:15 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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