09-01-15 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 SEPTEMBER I, 2015 HELD IN THE TOWN
C OUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS , CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 10 :05 a .m. by Chair Machado.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Marni M oseley, Associate Planner
Jocely n Puga, Assistant Planner
Doug Harding, Fire Department
Michae l Ma chado, Building Official
Mark Glendinning, Building Inspector
Mike We is z, A ssociate Civil Engineer
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 41 Miles A venue
Architecture and Site Application S-15 -057
Requesting approval to install a temporary modular office trailer on property
zoned R-M:5-12:LHP. APN 529-05-049.
PROPERTY OWNER: Town ofLos Gatos
APPLICANT: Town of Los Gatos c/o Matt Morley
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 not present:
5. Public hearing closed.
6 . Doug Harding 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
ofthe California Environmental Quality Act , Section 15303 : New Construction Conversion of
Small Structures.
Required compliance with the Commercial Design Guidelines:
• The project is in compliance with the Commercial Design Guidelines .
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Required compliance with Section 29.10.09040 Temporary Structures:
• The project is in compliance with Section 29.10 .09040:
-Adequate parking will be provided
-The required utilities are available
-The required restroom facilities are available
-The structure will not impact adjacent neighbors
-The structure will be limited to no more than 3 years
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 : 15415 Santella Drive (Lot 13)
Architecture and Site Application S-15-005
Requesting approval to construct a new single-family residence on property zo ned
HR-2 Y2:PD. APN 527-09-022.
PROPERTY OWNER: Davidon Homes
APPLICANT: Davidon Homes
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
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:
David Weisman asked if a permit is required to place fill.
Jocelyn Puga, Assistant Planner, replied that it depended on the quantity of the fill .
David We is man stated the applicant has been adding fill to this lot from January 2013
through November 2014.
Applicant said the development has an overall grading permit for this type of filling .
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Doug Harding moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
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FINDINGS:
Required fmdings for CEQA:
• An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the Planned Development and was
certified by the Town Council on December 19, 2005 . Required technical reviews (arborist,
architect and geotechnical) have been completed for the project and no further environmental
analysis is required for this application.
Compliance with the approved Planned Development:
• The project is in compliance with the approved Planned Development (Ordinance 2237).
Compliance with Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines:
• An exception to allow fill (HDS&G standard) greater than three feet is supported by the
need to provide a driveway that meets Town and Fire Department Standards . Due to the steep
topography of the site fill greater than three feet is supported to gain vehicular and pedestrian
access to the residence. The project is otherwise in compliance with the Hillside
Development Standards and Guidelines.
Compliance with Hillside Specific Plan
• The project is in compliance with the Hillside Specific Plan in that it is a single-family
res idence being developed on an existing parcel. The proposed development is consistent
with the development criteria included in the Specific Plan.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Considerations in review of Architecture and Site applications:
As required by Section 29 .20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of an
Architecture and Si te applicati on were all made in reviewing thi s project
7. Mark Glendinning seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM3: 38 Kimble Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-15-025
Requesting approval to construct an accessory structure with reduced setbacks on
property zoned R-1: 10. APN 529-33-005.
PROPERTY OWNER: Judith and Girault Jones
APPLICANT: David Tamira
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
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l. Chair Machado opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced.
4. Members of the public were present:
Margaret Wherry, 24 Rogers Road, expressed concern about the impact on the tree.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Mike Weisz moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
FINDINGS:
Required findings for CEQA:
• The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 ofthe State Environmental
Guidelines as adopted by the Town.
Required finding for reduced front and side setbacks:
• As required by Section 29 .l 0.265(3) of the Town Code for reduced setbacks:
The lot is nonconforming as it has 4 7.5 feet of depth where 100 feet is required , the lot size is
7,010 square feet where a minimum size of 10,000 square feet is required, and the existing
parking does not meet the required minimum 18-foot back up distance. The 9-foot side
setback and 11-foot front setback for the detached carport are compatible with the setbacks of
other accessory structures and homes in the neighborhood . The detached carport will not
decrease the existing back-up distance, but will maintain it due to steep topography and site
constraints.
Required compliance with Residential Design Guidelines:
• The project is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines as the architecture of the
subject accessory building is compatible with the existing home and homes in the immediate
neighborhood. The subject accessory structure incorporates and continues the architectural
style, materials and details of the existing structure.
Compliance with Hillside Development Standards & Guidelines:
• The project is in compliance with the applicable sections of the Hillside Development
Standards and Guidelines.
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CONSIDERATIONS:
Considerations in review of Architecture & Site applications:
• As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the cons iderations in review of an
architecture and site application were all made in reviewing this project.
7 . Doug Harding s econded, motion passed unanimousl y.
8. Appeal rights were cited .
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m . The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Development Review
Committee is the following Tuesday.
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