09-13-16 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 SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, II 0 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at l 0:04 a.m. by Chair Zamowitz.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager
Erin Walters, Associate Planner
Ryan Do, Assistant Engineer
Tracy Staiger, Fire D epa rtm ent
PUBLI.C HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 354 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Architectural & Site Application S-16-049
Requesting approval to rebuild an existing non-conforming commercial building
due to fire damage (Double D 's Sports Grille), to add additional s quare footage ,
and to make minor exterior modifications on property zo ned C-2. APN 529-04-
091.
PROPERTY OWNER: Robert Bailey and David Olingy
APPLICANT: Jorge Romero Habitec Architects
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
1. Chair Zarnowitz opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced.
4 . Members of the public were not prese nt.
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 findings for CEQA:
The proj ect is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15302 o f the State Environmental
Guidelines as adopted by the Town in that the project is a replacement of a commercial
structure with a new structure of s ub stantially the same size, purpose and capacity.
Required finding for the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment
Project Area:
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The proposed project is cons istent with the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Lo s
Gatos Redevelopment Project Area (Section IV .B) in that the subject prop e rt y is
designated for commercial u se and the approved and existing us e is comme rcial use.
Compliance with Commercial Design Guidelines:
The project was reviewed by staff determined to be in compliance with the Co mm ercial
Design Guidelines as the project is a rebuild for fire damage with minor exterior
modifications.
Required findings for Improvements within Yards Abutting a Street.
As required by Section 29.60.337(a) of the Town Code, the required findings were made in
reviewing this project to permit improvements in the required side yards abutting the street
(along North Santa C ruz and Village Lane) in a C-2 or central business di stri ct commercial
zo ne. The proposed project complies with all the followin g findings:
(I) Pedestrian safety will not be impaired;
(2) The street scape would be enhanced as a result of the proposed improvements;
(3) The improvements are in character with the adjacent buildings; and
( 4) The improvements will not obstruct the clear sight vis ion of vehi cul ar traffi c.
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.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 1 0:09 a.m. Development Review Committee meetings are held o n Tuesday at
10:00 a.m.
Sally Zamowitz, Planning Manager
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