09-13-05 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 SEPTEMBER 13, 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 Baily.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
Suzanne Davis, Associate Planner
Joel Paulson, Associate Planner
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Vu Nguyen, Assistant Planner
ITEM 1:402 More Avenue
Conditional Use Permit U-06-02
Requesting approval to co-locate a wireless telecommunications facility on property
zoned R-1:20. APN 407-04-003.
PROPERTY OWNER: San Jose Water Company
APPLICANT: T-Mobile
Deemed incomplete by Planning Division. Does not need to return to DRC. Tentatively
scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of October 12, 2005.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 2:16041 Blossom Hill Road
Architecture and Site Application S-05-56
Requesting approval of an unlawful demolition and to construct a new single family
residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN: 523-26-008
PROPERTY OWNER: Jennifer Pham and Doan Tran
APPLICANT: The Building Works
1. Chair Baily opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced
4. Members of the public were present:
Paul Izor, neighbor, stated he has no objection to the demolition but expressed concern
about the Town’s long process for getting the house demolished and getting approval of this
application. He encouraged staff to expedite the process.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the following findings and
considerations:
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(a)That the proposed project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section 15303 of the
California Environmental Quality Act as adopted by the Town; and
(b)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.
7.Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 3:108 Los Gatos Blvd
Architecture and Site Application S-05-079
Requesting approval to construct a new single family residence on property zoned R-1D.
APN 532-29-102.
PROPERTY OWNER: Maxim Ladonnikov
APPLICANT: David Zicovich
1. Chair Baily opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced
4. Members of the public were present:
Matt Mingrone, neighbor, had no concerns.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Baily moved to continue the application to the next meeting to allow the applicant time
to determine whether or not a dedication is required which may or may not affect the
allowable square footage.
7. Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 4:300 Marchmont Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-06-007
Requesting approval to temporarily close one of the classroom buildings (Apricot
Build ing) to bring it up to current health and safety standards. During the interim, the
applicant requests to install a temporary portable classroom to house the students from
the Apricot Building. The temporary portable classroom will be located adjacent to the
water tower, behind the Persimmon House building. The number of students will not
increase. The property is zoned HR-1. APN 532-10-001 and 532-11-011.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Hillbrook School
1. Chair Baily opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced
4. Members of the public were not present
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5. Public hearing closed.
6. Parson moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
(a)That the proposed project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section 15314 of the
California Environmental Quality Act as adopted by the Town; and
(b)That the considerations required by Sec. 29.20.150 of the Town Code were all made
in reviewing this application.
7.Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:30 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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