05-31-05 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 MAY 31, 2005 HELD IN THE T OWN CO UNCIL
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
Rachel Bacola, Assistant Planner
Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
Vu Nguyen, Assistant Planner
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1:16201 Camino Del Sol
Architecture and Site Application S-05-003
Requesting approval to demolish a single family residence and to construct a new single
family residence and an accessory structure within reduced setbacks on property zoned
R-1:8. APN 424-35-009.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Mike Backlund
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:
(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) The application is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Section 15303.
(3) As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition of a
single family residence that:
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.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 2:245 Glen Ridge Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-05-063
Requesting approval to construct a new single family residence with reduced setbacks
on a nonconforming lot zoned R-1:8. Proposed plans match previously approved plans
which have expired. APN 510-16-036
PROPERTY OWNER: Mark and Barbara Beck
APPLICANT: E. Gary Schloh
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. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the following
findings and considerations:
(1)The application is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Section 15303.
(2)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.Ghiossi 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 3:112 Teresita Way
Architecture and Site Application S-05-053
Requesting approval of an exterior modification to an existing home on property zoned
HR-1. APN 532-40-028
PROPERTY OWNER: Bob & Ruth Couse
APPLICANT: Bob & Ruth Couse
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.Parsons moved to continue the matter to a date uncertain with the direction to the applicant to
install the required story poles.
7.Ghiossi se co nd ed , m ot io n p as se d u na ni mo us ly.
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PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 4:162 Twin Oaks Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-05-065
Requesting approval of a grading permit for creek side improvements on property zoned R-1:10.
APN 532-15-028.
PR OP ER TY OW NE R/AP PL ICA NT : S te ve Mo nt oya
1. Chair Baily opene d the p ubli c heari ng.
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 presen ted wi th th e foll owing f indi ngs
and considerations:
(1)The application is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Section 15304.
(2)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.
ITEM 5:26 Ashler Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-05-065
Requesting approval to eliminate a secondary dwelling unit on property zoned R-1D.
APN 410-14-042.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Laura Hagan
Deemed incomplete by Planning Division. Does not need to return to the Development Review
Committee. Matter tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of 6/22/05.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:20 A.M. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the
De ve lo pm en t R ev ie w C om mi tt ee is th e f ol lo wi ng Tu es da y.
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner
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