04-19-16 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 19,2016 HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 10 :05 a.m. by Chair Moseley.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Marni Moseley, Associate Planner
Tracy Staiger, Fire Department
Mike Weisz, Associate Civil Engineer
Noal Grover, Building Inspector
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1 : 285 E. Main Street
Architecture and Site Application S-15-047
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a commercial building on property
zoned C-1. APN 529-27-018.
PROPERTY OWNER: David Wilson
APPLICANT: John Lien
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
1. Chair Moseley 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 . Tracy Staiger 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 the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities in that the project consists of exterior modifications to an existing commercial
building that will not be increa sing in size.
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Required finding for the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment
Project Area:
• That 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
commercial and the proposed use falls under general commercial uses.
Commercial Design Guidelines:
• The exterior modifications are consistent with applicable provisions of the Commercial
Design Guidelines.
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. Mike Weisz seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:12 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Development Review
Committee is the following Tuesday.
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