10-11-16 Minutes - DRCTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874
SUMMARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR M EE TING OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR OCTOBER 11, 2016 HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, II 0 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by C hair Machado .
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Jenn~fer Armer, Associate Planner
Jocelyn Pug a, Associate Planner
Azhar Khan, Assistant Plann er
Doug Harding, Fire Department
Micha e l Ma chado, Building Official
Mike Weisz, Associate Civil Engineer
Admas Zewdie, Project Manager
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 16570 Shady View Lane
Architecture and Site Application S-16-0 14
Requesti ng approval for a technical demolition of an existing single-family residence
and to construct a new s ingle-famil y residence on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 532-
42-026 .
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Nilesh Parate and J oycie Bah!
PROJECT PLANNER: Azhar Khan
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I. 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.
• Ed Meserve
• Hung Kim
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Doug Harding moved to approve the appl ication with the proposed modification 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 Califo rnia 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) ofthe 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 potential condition.
Required Compliance with Residential Design Guidelines:
The project is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single-family homes.
CON SID ERA TIONS
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. Admas Zewdie seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited .
ITEM 2: 16020 Winterbrook Road
Architecture and Site Application S-16-003
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and to construct
a new single-family residence on property pre-zoned R-1 :8. APN 523-26-014 .
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT : Joshua Stults
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
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.
• Beatrice Lynch
• Luiz DoAmaral
5. Public hearing closed .
6 . Doug Harding moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
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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 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 th is project.
7. Mike Weisz seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 3 : 17400 Wedgewood Avenue
Subdivision Application M-16-003
Requesting approval for a lot line adjustment between two lots for properties zo ned
RC . APN 409-1 8-007.
PROPERTY OWNER: Philip Leider
APPLICANT: La Rinconada Country Club c/o Stan Proto
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
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. Doug Harding 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 15305: Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations.
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Required Finding for State Subdivision Map Act:
As required by Section 664 74 of the State Subdivision Map Act the map shall be denied if any of the
following findings are made: None of the findings could be made to deny the application.
a. That the proposed map is not consistent with all elements of the General Plan.
b. That the design and improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with all
elements of the General Plan.
c. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed development.
d. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
e. That the designs of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat.
f. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements is likely cause serious public
health problems.
g . That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision.
Instead, the Development Review Committee makes the following affirmative findings:
a. That the proposed map is consistent with all elements of the General Plan.
b. That the design of the proposed subdivision is consistent with all elements ofthe General Plan.
c . That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
d. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
e. That the design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage
nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
f. That the design of the subdivision is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
g. That the design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at
large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision.
7. Mike Weisz seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m. Development Review Committee meetings are held on Tuesdays at
10:00 a.m.
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MiChaef Machado , Building Official
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