09-27-16 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 27, 20 16 HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMB ERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 10:04 a.m. by Chair Machado.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
Jocelyn Puga, Associate Planner
Erin Walters, Associate Planner
Azhar Khan, Assistant Planner
Michael Machado, Building Official
Mike Weisz, Associate Civi l Engineer
Admas Zewdie, Project Manager
Tracy Staiger, Fire Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 16570 Shady View Lane
Architecture and Site Application S-16-0 14
Requesting approval for a technical demolition of an existing single-family residence and
to construct a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 532-42-026.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Nilesh Parate and Joycie Bahl
PROJECT PLANNER: Azhar Khan
1. Chair Machado opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced and discussed modifications made to the design of the home in
consideration of potential concerns by adjacent neighbors prior to a formal submittal of the
application.
4. One member of the public was present.
• Edward Meserve
5. Public hearing closed.
6 . Tracy Staiger moved to continue the application to October 4 , 2016.
7. Azhar Khan seconded, motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 2: 1 00 Prospect A venue (Lot 16)
Architecture and Site Application S-16-034
Requesting approval to construct a new single-family residence (Lot 16) on
property zoned R-1 :20. APN 529-44-005.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: SummerHill Homes
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
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1. 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:
An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the subdivision and was certified by the
Town Council on March 24, 2014 and no further environmental analysis is required for the
proposed Architecture and Site application.
Compliance with Hillside Development Standards & Guidelines:
An exception to allow cut greater than four feet (HDS&G standard) is supported by the need
to provide a driveway that meets Town and Fire Department Standards. The project is
otherwise in compliance with the applicable sections of the Hillside Development Standards
and Guidelines.
Compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines:
The project is in compliance with the Town's Residential Design Guidelines .
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. Mike Weisz seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 3: 1 00 Prospect A venue (Lot I 7)
Architecture and Site Application S-I 6-035
Requesting approval to construct a new single-family residence (Lot 17) on
property zoned R-1 :20. APN 529-44-005.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: SummerHill Homes
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
I. Chair Machado opened the public hearing.
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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 :
An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the subdivision and was certified by the
Town Council on March 24, 2014 and no further environmental analysis is required for the
proposed Architecture and Site application.
Compliance with Hillside Development Standards & Guidelines:
The project is in compliance with the applicable sections of the Hillside Development
Standards and Guidelines.
Compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines:
The project is in compliance with the Town 's Residential Design Guidelines .
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. Mike Weisz seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8 . Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM4 333 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Building Permit Application B 16-0555
Requesting approval to perform accessibility upgrades to an existing parking lot
on property zoned C-2 . APN 510-14-072.
PROPERTY OWNER: Bank of America Nat! Tr & Sav
APPLICANT: Ahmed Ali -Nelson!Nelco Architecture Inc.
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
1. Item discussed by staff.
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ITEMS 165 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
Requesting approval of a Downtown Valet Parking Permit for an existing restaurant
(Hult's) on property zo ne d C-2. APN 529-08-043.
PROPERTY OWN ER: Nicholas Gera
APPLICANT: Al exander Hult
PROJECT PLANNER : Joel Paulson
l. Item di sc ussed by staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10 :28 a.m. Development Review Committee meetings are held on Tuesdays at
10:00 a.m.
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Michae Machado, Building Of tcial
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