03-15-16 Minutes - DRCTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874
SUMMARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR MARC H 15, 20 16 HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at I 0:00 a.m. by Chair Machado.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Jocelyn Puga, Assistant Planner
Jenn(fer Armer, Associate Planner
Doug Harding, Fire Department
Michael Machado, Building Official
Mike Weisz, Associate Civil Engineer
Ryan Do, Assistant Engineer
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 15951 Linda Avenue (Continuedfrom 3/8/16)
Architecture and Site Application S-15-052
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and to construct
a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 523-25-025.
PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT: Amir Moeini
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
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.
• Leanne McAuliffee
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Jennifer Armer 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.
Required findings for demolition:
As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition ofa single family
residence:
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1. The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the house will be replaced.
2. The structure has no historic significance.
3. The property owner does not desire to maintain the structure due to its current
condition ; and
4. The economic utility of the structure is limited due to its potential condition.
Required Compliance with Residential Design Guidelines:
The project is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single-family homes.
CONSIDERATIONS
Required considerations in review of 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. Doug Harding seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 2: 17259 Clearview Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-15-075
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and to construct
a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1: 12. APN 409-29-003.
PROPERTY OWNER: L.G. Clearview, LLC
APPLICANT: Steve Scates for L.G. Clearview, LLC
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 not present.
5. Public hearing closed.
6 . Doug Harding moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented wi th 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 findings for demolition:
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 as the house will be replaced.
2. The structure has no historic significance.
3. The property owner does not desire to maintain the structure due to its current
condition; and
4 . The economic utility of the structure is limited due to its potential condition.
Required Compliance with Residential Design Guidelines:
The project is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single-family homes.
CONSIDERATIONS
Required considerations in review of 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. Joce lyn Puga seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10 : 15 a .m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Development Review
Committee is the following Tuesday.
Community Development Director
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