05-17-16 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 FORMA Y 17 ,2016 HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS , CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA .
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chair Paulson.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Jocelyn Puga, Assistant Planner
Tra cy Staiger, Fire Department
Jo el Paulson, Community D evelopment Director
Ryan Do, Assistant Engineer
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: I6362 Hilow Road (Continued from May 3, 2016)
Architecture and Site Application S-I 6-0 I I
Requesting approval to construct a new single-family residence on property zoned
R-1 :8. APN 532-04-082.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Valy Jalalian
PROJECT PLANNER: Joel Paulson
I. Chair Paulson opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3 . Applicant was introduced.
4. Members of the public were present:
Bill Wagner expressed concerns regarding the proposed height and size of the building.
Debora Wagn e r expressed concerns regarding the size of the home and cellar and as ked that
the size be reduced.
Shannon Susick commented that the home should be a single-story and expressed concerns
regarding the loss of views, mass and scale, neighborhood compatibility, and impacts to the
existing redwood trees. Additionally, she noted that the two-story home next door is screened
by existing landscaping.
J ea nne Driedger expressed concerns regarding water issues and the mass and scale of the
proposed home.
P erry Hariri expressed a concern about the cellar size.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Jo el Paulson moved to continue the matter to June 7, 2016.
7. Ryan Do seco nded , motion passed unanimousl y.
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ITEM2 140 Foster Road
Architecture and Site Application S-15-045
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence, construct a
new single-family residence, and remove large protected trees on property zoned
HR-2 12. APN 529-37-015.
PROPERTY OWNER: Ronald Weiner and Deborah Stanley
APPLICANT: D&Z Design Associates/Michael Davi s
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
1. Chair Paulson 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 Steiger 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 Impl ementation 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 of a single family
residence:
1. The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the hou se will be replaced.
2. The existing structures have no architectural or historical significance, and are in poor
condition.
3. The property owner does not desi re to maintain the structure due to its current condition; and
4. T he economic utility of the structure was not considered.
Compliance with Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines:
The project is in compliance with the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines
Compliance with Hillside Specific Plan
The project is in compliance with the Hill side Specific Plan in that it is a s ingle-family residence
being developed on an existing parcel. The proposed development is consistent with the
development criteria included in the Specific Plan .
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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 Site application were all made in reviewing this project. The proposed project is cons istent with
development on surrounding residential properties and exterior colors and materials will help blend
the new building into the site. There is limited visibility into the site from surrounding homes and
exi s ting and proposed vegetation will a id in screening the new residence.
7. Ryan Do seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Development Review
Committee is the following Tuesday.
Joel P/1son, Community Development Director
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