12-20-05 Minutes - DRC TOWN 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 20, 2005 HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
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The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM. by Chair Baily.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
Joel Paulson, Associate Planner
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Mark Glendinning, Building Inspector
Trish Duarte, Sr. Engineering Technician
ITEM 1: 20102 Foster Road
Architecture and Site Application S-06-002
Requesting approval to construct a new single family residence on property zone
HR-5:PD. APN 537-33-009.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Joe McCarthy
Deemed incomplete by Planning and Engineering Divisions. Does not need to return to
Development Review Committee. Matter is tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission
meeting of January 11, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 2: 230 Wooded View Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-05-078
Requesting approval to demolish a single family residence and a detached garage and
construct a new single family residence with a semi detached accessory structure over
450 square feet in area on property zoned HR-1. APN 537-23-022.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Eric and Kitty Muller
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:
David Breidenthal, neighbor, spoke in favor of the project.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Linney moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the following
findings and considerations:
· The application is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Section 15303.
· That the project meets or exceeds the objectives and requirements of the Hillside
Development Standards and Guidelines (see applicant ’s letter of justification received June
28, 2005 located in the Planning file in the Community Development Department).
· 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.
· As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Cod e 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. Although the economic utility of the structure is in good condition, the structure consists
of several large glass walls which reduces the structure ’s structural support and an
addition would be difficult to incorporate. The existing house would be costly to retrofit
to meet earthquake safety standards, fire sprinkler installations and to upgrade to be more
energy efficient.
7. Glendinning seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 3: 16575 Kennedy Road
Architecture and Site Application S-06-033
Requesting approval of a time extension to demolish and construct a new single
family residence on property zoned HR-1. APN 532-17-018
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Fred Ebrahimi
Deemed complete. Matter tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of
January 11, 2006 as a consent item.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:20 A.M. The next regularly scheduled meeting
of the Development Review Committee is the following Tuesday.
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner
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