06-21-16 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 JUNE 21 ,2016 HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL
C HAMBERS , CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS , CALIFORNIA.
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The meeting was called to order at I 0:06a.m. by Chair Machado.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager
Julie Linney, Fire Department
Michael Machado, Building Official
Mike Weisz, Associate Civil Engineer
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1 : 142 Stacia Street
Architecture and Site Application S-16-026
Requesting approval to demolish an ex isting si n gle-fami l y residence and to
construct a new single-fami ly residence on property z oned R-1 :8. APN 532-29-
092.
PROPERTY OWNER: KA Re s idential LLC (Presen t)
APPLICANT: Tom Sloan AlA (Present)
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
1. Chair Machado opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced.
4. Three members of the public were present.
Cynthia Buse had concerns regarding height as it affects views , air circulation, prox imity of
garage to side property line , and fencing. Fencing options were offered. Applicant will work
with the concerned neighbor to implement the options.
Marilyn Kirby had concerns regarding access easement. An easement to be required as
condition of approval , terms to be agreed on by parties involved. Ms. Kirby, also, had
concerns regarding pedestrian access to Stacia Street from site. The app li cant is to work
with Town Engineer to implement.
Derek D e Busscher e had concerns regarding fence replacement, site drainage, and tree
screening resolved.
5. Public h earing closed.
6. Julie Linney moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerati ons:
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Required finding for CEQA:
FINDINGS
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the hnplementation of
the Cali fomia 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 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 it s current condition.
Required Compliance with Residential Design Guidelines:
The project i s 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 thi s project.
7. Sally Zarnowitz seconded , motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at l 0:51 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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