08-30-16 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
C OMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR AUGUST 30, 2016 HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 11 0 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at I 0:00 a.m. by Chair Machado.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager
Erin Walters, Associate Planner
Jocelyn Puga, Associate Plann er
Michael Machado, Building Official
Ryan Do, Assistant Engineer
Tracy Staiger, Fire Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 17080 Summit Way
Architecture and Site Application S-16-037
Requesting approval to construct a new two-story single-family residence and
remove a large protected tree on property zo ned R-1 :20. APN 424-30-0 88.
PROPERTY OWNER: Jim and Connie Sullivan
APPLICANT: Tony Jeans (present)
PROJECT PLANNER : Erin Walters
1. Chair Machado opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3 . Applicant was introduced.
4. Two members of the public were present:
• Eli Stern
• Mary Keith Osborn
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Tracy Staiger moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
fo llowing 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 Compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines:
The project is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single-family homes
not in hillside residential areas.
Compliance with Hillside Development Standards & Guidelines:
The project is in compliance with the applicable sections of the Hillside Development
Standards and Guidelines (the R-1 :20 zoned property has an average slope greater than I 0%
and is outside of the Town of Los Gatos Hillside Area).
CONSIDERATIONS
Required 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.
7. Ryan Do seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 2: 529 Monterey A venue
Architecture and Site Application S-16-031
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and construct a
new single-family residence on property zoned R-ID. APN 410-15-047.
PROPERTY OWNER: Larry and Audrey Fox (present)
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema, Studio Three Design (present)
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
1. Chair Machado opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced.
4. One members of the public was present.
• Ed Pearson
5. Public hearing closed .
6. Tracy Staiger moved to continue the application to September 6, 2016 .
7. Ryan Do seconded, motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:44 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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