04-12- 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 APRIL 12, 2016* HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Chair Machado.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Erin Walters, Associate Planner
Tracy Staiger, Fire Department
Michael Machado, Building Official
Mike Weisz, Associate Civil Engineer
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 50 University A venue, Suite 260
Minor Architecture and Site Application S-16-0 17
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a hi storic commercial building
(California Cafe space) on property zoned C-2:LHP:PD. APN 529-02-044.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sri Old Town LLC
APPLICANT: Tecta Associates
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
1. Chair Machado opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on propo sed project.
3. Applicant was introduced.
4. Members of the public were not present.
5 . Public hearing closed.
6. Tracy Staiger moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
FINDINGS
R equiredfindingsfor CEQA:
• The project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Environmental
Guidelines as adopted by the Town in that the project consists of exterior modifications to
an existing commercial building that will not be increas ing in size.
Required finding for the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment
Project Area:
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• The proposed project is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los
Gatos Redevelopment Project Area (Section IV.B) in that the subject property is
designated for commercial use and the approved restaurant use is within that category.
Commercial Design Guidelines:
• The exterior modifications are consistent with applicable provisions of the Commercial
Design Guidelines and the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Committee have
been incorporated into the plans.
CONSIDERATIONS:
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. The proposed
renovations will upgrade the building and complement surrounding buildings.
7. Erin Walters seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:07 a .m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Development Review
Committee is the following Tuesday.
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Michael Machado, Building Official
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