08-02-05 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 AUGUST 2, 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 Chair Paulson.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Joel Paulson, Associate Planner
Tom Walsh, Fire Department
Randy Tsuda, Assistant Community Development Director
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1:16220 S. Kennedy Road
Architecture and Site Application S-05-034
Requesting approval of an addition to a single family residence on property zoned
HR-1. APN 532-19-009.
PROPERTY OWNER: Matt Walters
APPLICANT: Terry Martin Associates
1. Chair Paulson 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. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
1.Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section 15303 of the
California Environmental Quality Act as adopted by the Town; and
2.Determine 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; and
3.Approve the Architecture and Site application subject to the draft conditions below,
as well as, any additional conditions from the building department, engineering
department, Santa Clara County Fire Department, and any other department or
agency with jurisdictional authority, and as shown on the development plans received
May 17, 2005.
7.Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
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PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 2:16548 Ferris Avenue
Conditional Use Permit U-05-016
Requesting approval to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit for a day care center
regarding the hours of operation on property zoned R-1:8. APNS 532-07-036, 037 and
091
PROPERTY OWNER: Faith Lutheran Church
APPLICANT: Mariposa Montessori
1. Chair Paulson 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. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
1.Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section 15303 of the
California Environmental Quality Act as adopted by the Town; and
2.Make the findings, as required by Section 29.20.190 of the Town Code, for approval of
a Conditional Use Permit:
(a)The proposed continued use as a preschool is essential and desirable to the public
convenience and welfare because of the lack of ad equa te pres chool progr ams in the
Town; and
(b)The proposed continued use as a preschool will not impair the integrity and
character of the zone as no complaints have been received regarding its previously
approved operations; and
(c)The proposed continued use as a preschool will not be detrimental to public health,
safety, and general welfare and will be beneficial by continuing to provide preschool
services for the Town; and
(d)The proposed continued use as a preschool is in harmony with the various
applicable elements and objectives of the General Plan and the purposes of the
Zoning Code; and
(e)This is not a hazardous waste facility.
3.Approve the Architecture and Site application subject to the draft conditions below,
as well as, any additional conditions from the building department, engineering
department, Santa Clara County Fire Department, and any other department or
agency with jurisdictional authority.
7.Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
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ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:12 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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