09-27-05 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 27, 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 9:05 A.M. by Chair Baily.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
Suzanne Davis, Associate Planner
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Rachel Bacola, Assistant Planner
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1:337 Los Gatos Blvd
Architecture and Site Application S-05-116
Requesting approval to demolish a pre-1941 single family residence and to construct a
new residence with an accessory structure over 450 square feet in area with reduced
setbacks on property zoned R-1D.
APN 529-22-020.
PROPERTY OWNER: Joe and Noelle Masters
APPLICANT: Sandra Paim
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 and had no comments.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
(a)That the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the State
Environmental Guidelines as adopted by the Town.
(b)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.
2.The existing structure has no architectural or historical significance and is not in
good condition.
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3.The property owner does not desire to maintain the structure as it exists; the
proposed architectural design and detached garage/workshop cannot be
accomplished without demolition of the existing house.
4.The economic utility of the structure is such that the existing house is not viable
to remodel and/or relocate on the site.
(c)That the project is in compliance with the Residential Development Standards for
single-family homes (not in hillside residential zones).
(d)That the considerations in review of an architecture and site application were all
made in reviewing this project as required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code.
7.Linney seconded, motion passed unanimously.
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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