03-08-05 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 MARCH 8, 2005 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 9:05 A.M. by Chair Paulson.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Joel Paulson, Associate Planner
Judie Gilli, Assistant Planner
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Rachel Bacola, Planning Technician
Suzanne Davis, Associate Planner
Vu Nguyen, Assistant Planner
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1:104 Loma Alta Ave
Architecture and Site Application S-04-061
Requesting approval to demolish a pre-1941 single family residence and to construct a
new residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 532-29-023.
PROPERTY OWNER: Alan Liebthal
APPLICANT: Sandra Paim
1. Chair Paulson 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:
Denie Albert, neighbor, asked for clarification regarding the project.
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.The considerations required by Sec. 29.20.150 of the Town Code were all made in
reviewing this application.
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7.Linney se co nd ed , m ot io n p as se d u na ni mo us ly.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 2:121 Laurel Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-05-039
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and to construct a
new residence on property zoned R-1:20. APN 510-40-164
APPLICANT: Michael McKay
PROPERTY OWNER: Sue Farwell
1. Chair Paulson 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. 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.
2.The existing structure has no architectural or historical significance.
3.The property owner does not desire to maintain the structure as it exists; the
proposed architectural design and additions cannot be accomplished without
resulting in a technical demolition of the structure.
4.The economic utility of the structure is in good condition and the existing
foundation and portions of the house that are not impacted by additions will be
maintained.; and
c.The considerations required by Sec. 29.20.150 of the Town Code were all made in
reviewing this application.
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.
ITEM 3:431 Santa Rosa Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-05-046
Requesting approval of a grading permit for landscape improvements and to construct
an addition to the single family residence on property zoned HR- 2 1/2. APN 527-55-
002.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Aaron Felgin
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Deemed complete. Tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission Meeting of April 13, 2005.
ITEM 4: 107 Drysdale Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-05-16
Negative Declaration ND-05-05
Requesting approval to construct a single family residence on property zoned HR-1. No
significant environmental impacts have been identified and a Negative Declaration is
recommended. APN 527-04-009.
PR OP ER TY O WN ER /AP PLIC ANT : Ho wel l & M cNe il Dev . LLC
Deemed complete. Tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission Meeting of March 23, 2005.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M. The next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Development Review Committee is the following
Tu es da y.
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Joel Paulson, Associate Planner
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