07-21-15 Minutes - DRCTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6874
SUMMARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR JULY 21, 2015 HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, II 0 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Chair Machado.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Jennifer Savage, Senior Planner
Marni Moseley, Associate Planner
Doug Harding, Fire Department
Michael Machado, Building Official
Mark Glendinning, Building Inspector
Ryan Fong, Assistant Civil Engineer
Mike Weisz, Associate Civil Engineer
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 14325 Mulberry Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-15-002
Requesting approval to demolish an existing pre-1941 single-family residence and to
construct a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 409-15-020.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Far Creek Properties, INC.
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Savage
1. Chair Machado opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced.
4. Members of the public were present:
Jess and Val Guy, Mulberry Drive, stated that they feel the project will improve the
neighborhood.
5 . Public hearing closed.
6. Ryan Fong moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
FINDINGS
Required finding for CEQA:
• The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303: New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
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Required finding for the demolition of a single-family residence:
• As required by Section 29 .10.09030( e) of the Town Code for the demolition of a si ngle-
family residence:
a. The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the single-family residence will be replaced .
b . The existing structures have no architectural or historical significance, and are in poor
condition.
c. The property owner does not desire to maintain the structures as they exist; and
d. The economic utility of the structures was not considered.
Required Compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines:
• The project is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single-family homes
not in hillside residential areas .
CONSIDERATIONS
Required considerations in review of Architecture & Site applications:
• 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. Mark Glendinning seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 2: 15925 Quail Hill Road
Architecture and Site Application S-14-027
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and to
construct a new single-family residence on property zoned HR-1. APN 527-02-
007.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Kevin Hwang and Sabrina Dong
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
1. Chair Machado opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced.
4. Members of the public were present:
Bernard and Marcia, 100 Drysdale Drive, had no objection to the project.
Brad and Dana Krouskup, Quail Hill Road stated that the project entrance driveway is 30 feet
from their front door and the construction noise will be overwhelming. Brad Krouskup
presented some parcel maps and stated that the access easements are not clear and that this
should be resolved prior to approval of the project. He continued that the condition of the road
is not able to support construction traffic, that the applicant is not in compliance with the Road
Maintenance Agreement, and that construction traffic will be forced to tum around onto their
property.
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John Livings tone, the Krous kup 's Land Use Consultant, made the contention that he felt that
the project was not consistent with the General Plan and that the home will be assessed as a
new house when in reality it is a remodeled house. He mentioned that legal access can and
should be resolved prior to project approval. He questioned whether the secondary dwelling
unit had the proper permits.
Brad Krouskup added that they are most concerned about parking and safety during
construction.
Ryan Fang, Town Assistant Civil Engineer, stated that the title Report shows that there is legal
access.
Brad Krouskup countered that there is conflicting information .
Ryan Fang suggested that the easements be more clearly plotted by a Civil Engineer.
Dana Krouskup is very concerned about the quality of the road .
Ryan Fang also suggested that a Condition of Approval could be added requiring pre-
construction and post-construction surveys of the road condition be provided by the applicant.
Doug Harding, D eputy F ire Marshal, added that emergency access on private roads are always
problematic and that the Fire Department can only regulate the minimum width and maximum
grade of new private roads or driveways , not existing ones.
Ry an F ong added that a Construction Management Plan will be required prior to is s uance of
the building permits and that verification of access rights is not in the purview of the Town.
5 . Public hearing closed.
6. Doug Harding moved to continue the application to a date certain, August 11 , 2015, in order to
a llow the ap plicant's s urveyor to more clearly plot the easements and existing access
improvements.
7. Ryan F ong seco nded, motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
M eeting adjourned at 10 :55 a .m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Development Rev iew
Committee is the following Tuesday.
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Michael Machado, Building Official
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