03-28-06 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 MARCH 28, 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 9:10 AM . b y Ch ai r B ai ly.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
Suzanne Davis, Associate Planner
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Vu Nguyen, Assistant Planner
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1:4 Bayview Court
Architecture and Site Application S-06-24
Requesting approval to demolish a single family residence and to construct a new single
family residence and accessory building that exceeds 450 square feet on property zoned
R-1D. APN 510-42-056
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: David Zicovich
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:
Richard Conrad, neighbor, had no concerns about the project but wanted to make sure that the
house would not become a multi-family unit and that the turn-style walkway would be protected.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the following
findings and considerations:
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the State Environmental
Guidelines as adopted by the Town.
As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition of a single family
residence.
a.The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the house will be replaced.
b.The existing structure has no architectural or historical significance and is in poor condition.
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c.The property owners do not desire to maintain the structure as it exists; the proposed
architectural design cannot be accomplished without demolition of the existing house.
d.The economic utility of the structure is such that the existing house is not viable to remodel.
The project is in compliance with the Residential Development Standards for single-family
homes not in hillside residential zones.
As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of an
architecture and site application were all made in reviewing this project.
7.Davis se co nd ed , m ot io n p as se d u na ni mo us ly.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 2:39 Ashler Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-06-39
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single family residence and to construct a
new single family residence and detached garage with reduced setbacks on property
zoned R-1:8. APN 410-15-004.
PROPERTY OWNER: Andrew Coven & Alison Brunner
APPLICANT: Flury Bryant Design Group
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. Ghiossi moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the following
findings and considerations:
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the State Environmental
Guidelines as adopted by the Town.
As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition of a single family
residence.
a.The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the house will be replaced.
b.The existing structure has no architectural or historical significance, the foundation needs to
be removed and completely replaced, and the proposed remodel and second story addition
cannot be accomplished without resulting in a technical demolition.
c.The property owners do not desire to maintain the structure as it exists; the proposed
architectural design cannot be accomplished without demolition of the majority of the
existing house.
d.The economic utility of the structure is such that the existing house is not viable to remodel.
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The project is in compliance with the Residential Development Standards for single-family
homes not in hillside residential zones.
As requi re d b y Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of an
architecture and site application were all made in reviewing this project.
7.Parsons se co nd ed , m ot io n p as se d u na ni mo us ly.
8.Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 3:16961 Placer Oaks Rd
Subdivision Application M-06-01
Architecture and Site Application S-06-016 (lot #1)
Architecture and Site Application S-06-017 (lot #2)
Requesting approval of a two lot subdivision on property zoned R-1:8 and approval to
demolish a single family residence and to construct a new residence on each of the newly
created lots. APN 529-14-059.
PR OP ER TY O WN ER /AP PLIC ANT : Ho wel l & M cNe il Dev elo pm ent LLC
Deemed incomplete by Planning Division, does not need to return to Development Review
Committee. Tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of May 10, 2006.
ITEM 4:Parking Lot 5
Review of building permit for parking lot improvements which include resurfacing and
restriping. APN 529-03-029
APPLICANT/OWNER: Town of Los Gatos
Building permit was reviewed and comments were made which will be incorporated in final
plans.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:45 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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