12-06-05 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 DECEMBER 6, 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
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Rachel Peled, Assistant Planner
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1:463 San Benito Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-05-074
Requesting ap pr ov al of a t ec hn ic al de mo li ti on of a s in gl e f am il y residence and to
construct a new single family residence on property zoned R-1D. APN 410-17-047
PROPERTY OWNER: Vincent C. Rubino
APPLICANT: Holly Hartman, Hometec Architects
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:
a.That the application is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Section 15303.
b. That the considerations required by Sec. 29.20.150 of the Town Code were all made in
reviewing this application.
c.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.
7.Linney seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
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PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 2:15350 Winchester Boulevard
Planned Development Application PD-06-2
Subdivision Application M-06-2
Architecture and Site Applications S-06-12
Requesting approval to amend a Planned Development from 33 residential lots to 34
residential lots, approval of the subdivision for the extra lot and approval to construct a
single family residence on the new lot and to install a temporary sales trailer/model home
office for property zoned RM:5-12:PD. APNS 424-29-024 through 026
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Santa Clara Development Co.
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 present:
Peggy Levine, Unit #15, expressed concern for her neighbors.
Adele Guerzor, Unit #2, stated that story poles emphasized the impact which would reduce her
pr iv ac y. S he wo ul d f av or a s in gl e s to ry.
Barbara Summers, Unit #1, expressed concern for her neighbors.
Leonard Ataide, property management company representing Unit #3, expressed concern over
the he ight o f the b uild ing.
Christine Kuhn, Unit #14, expressed concern for neighbors.
Peter Liljegren, Unit #5, believes he’s most impacted. He provided photos. Loss of privacy and
light are his biggest issues. He is also concerned with the loss of property values. A cellar was
recommended instead of a second floor.
Mary Bogatellos, Unit #26, on the south side of the development, expressed concern regarding
loss of parking and wanted to make sure the applicant was aware that townhouse developments
always seem to struggle with parking demands.
The applicant responded that they are willing to get rid of the deck and eliminate windows. They
may be able to clip the roof and possibly drop one foot. They may also be able to drop the plate
of the dining room. However, they prefer to keep the second floor.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Ghiossi moved to forward the matter to the Planning Commission.
7.Parsons seconded, motion passed unanimously.
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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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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner
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