05-31-16 Minutes - DRCTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR MAY 31, 2016 HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
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The meeting was called to order at I 0 :03 a.m. by Chair Machado.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Marni Moseley, Associate Plann er
Jennifer Armer, Associate Planner
Michael Machado, Building Official
Mike Weisz, Associate Civil Engineer
Ryan Do, Assistant Engineer
Tracy Staiger. Fire Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 44 Chester Street
Architecture and Site Application S-15-042
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and construct
a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1 D. APN 529-08-003.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Sam Hernandez
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
l. 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. Tracy Staiger 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 of a single-family
residence:
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I. 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 i n 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. Jennifer Armer seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 2 : 68 Fairview Plaza
Architecture and Site Application S-I 5-064
Requesting approval to demolish an existing pre-1941 single-family residence and
construct a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1 :8:LHP. APN 510-
43-009.
PROPERTY OWNER: Ming Hing Kwok
APPLICANT: Gary Schloh
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
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.
• Neighbor expressed concerns about the adjacent property and the oak tree.
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 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 exiting 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. Ryan Do seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at l 0:23 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Development Review
Committee is the following Tuesday.
~h el Paulson
Comm::Oevelopment Director
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