07-11-06 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 JULY 11, 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 9:05 a.m. by Chair Baily.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
Suzanne Davis, Associate Planner
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Joel Paulson, Associate Planner
Anthony Ghiossi, Senior Building Inspector
Fletcher Parsons, Associate Engineer
Vu Nguyen, Assistant Planner
Chair Baily stated that the application for 216 Old Adobe Road, which was noticed for this meeting,
will be continued to the next meeting of July 18, 2006 since it was erroneously not agendized. .
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1:14402 Oka Lane
Architecture and Site Application S-06-38
Requesting approval to demolish a single family residence and to construct a new single
family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 424-45-039.
PROPERTY OWNER: Mark & Lesleyann Coker
APPLICANT: Flury Bryant Design Group
1. Chair Baily opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced
4. Members of the public were not present.
5. Public hearing closed.
6.Mr. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
a. The 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:
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.; and
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c. That the considerations required by Sec. 29.20.150 of the Town Code were all made in
reviewing this application.
7.Mr. Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 2:15730 Shannon Heights Road
Architecture and Site Application S-06-025
Requesting approval to demolish a single family residence and to construct a new single
family residence on property zoned HR-2 1/2. APN 537-26-019
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Curt Hansen
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:
Jolanta Marcorelle, neighbor, raised a concern about privacy issues with one of the proposed
balconies. To mitigate the neighbor’s concern, a condition was added that the size of the balcony
could not be increased.
5. Public hearing closed.
6.Mr. Ghiossi moved to approved the application subject to the conditions presented and as
modified to meet the neighbor’s concern, with the following findings and considerations:
a. The application is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, Section 15303.
b. That the project meets or exceeds the objectives and requirements of the Hillside
Development Standards and Guidelines (see applicant’s architect’s letter of justification
received February 9, 2006 for specific references).
c. The considerations required by Sec. 29.20.150 of the Town Code were all made in reviewing
this application.
d. 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 poor condition, and the work required to repair
the house would be so extensive, the character of the house would change and the work
proposed may classify as a demolition.
7.Mr. Parsons seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
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ITEM 3:15700 Shady Lane
Subdivision Application M-06-5
Requesting approval of a 19 lot subdivision on property zoned HR-2½:PD.
APN 527-12-001, 527-09-001 & 004.
PROPERTY OWNER: The Highlands of Los Gatos, LLC
APPLICANT: Sandy Harris
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:
Sal Acosta, Larry Walker and Bernie Coullahan, neighbors, spoke in favor of the project and
stated issues were resolved prior to the meeting.
5. Public hearing closed.
6.Mr. Parsons moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
a. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the project and was certified by the by
the Town Council on December 19, 2006. A corresponding Mitigation Monitoring Plan was
adopted by the Council on the same date. No further environmental review is required for
the current application.
b. None of the findings required by Section 66474 of the State Subdivision Map Act could be
made to deny the subdivision.
7.Mr. Ghiossi seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:30 am. 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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