01-31-06 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 JANUARY 31, 2006 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 . b y Ch ai r B ai ly.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Randy Tsuda, Assistant Community Development Director
Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
Judie Gilli, Assistant Planner
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Vu Nguyen, Assistant Planner
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1:63 Ellenwood Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-05-48
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single family residence and to construct a
new residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN: 510-20-013
PROPERTY OWNER: Wendy Skidmore
APPLICANT: Jeanette S. Coran
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.
Mary Gardner expressed concern regarding drainage and tree impacts.
Andy Hess expressed concern regarding a three-story elevation.
Steve White expressed concern with the grades and the rear elevation.
5. Public hearing closed.
6.Gilli moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented and as modified
to mitigate neighbor concerns with the following findings and considerations:
a.That the proposed Architecture and Site application is Categorically Exempt, pursuant
to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
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 in that the house will be replaced.
2.The structure has no historic significance because the Historic Preservation
Committee found that the house was no longer historic since it had been totally
altered and lost its historic character and significance.
3.The property owner has no desire to maintain the structure.
4.The economic utility of the structure is in fair condition; and
c.The considerations required by Sec. 29.20.150 of the Town Code were all made in
reviewing this application.
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7.Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 2:16463 Ferris Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-06-031
Requesting approval to demolish a single family residence, demolish a second dwelling
unit and construct a new single family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 532-07-
041
PROPERTY OWNER: Dennis and Deborah Politi
APPLICANT: Hometec Architecture
Deemed incomplete by Planning Division. Does not need to return to Development Review
Committee. Tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of February 22, 2006.
ITEM 3:233A N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Suite C
Conditional Use Permit U-05-015
Requesting approval to operate a personal service business on property zoned C-2.
APN 510-17-086.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Jim Pietrantonio
Deemed incomplete by Planning Division. Does not need to return to Development Review Committee.
Tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of March 8, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:05 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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