10-18-16 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 OCTOBER 18, 2016 HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNC IL C HAMB ERS, CNIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Chair Machado.
ATTENDANCE
Members Pre sent:
J e nn(fer Armer, Associate Planner
Doug Harding, Fire D epartm ent
Michael Machado , Building Official
Admas Zewdie, Project Manager
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 209 Prospect A venue
Architecture and Site Application S-15-072
Requesting approval for a technical demolition of an exi sti ng si ngl e-family
res idence and to construct a new two-story single-family residence and an
accessory structure greater than 450 square feet on property zo ned R-1 :20. APN
529-32-006.
PROPERTY OWNER: Marcella and Thomas Caudill
APPLICANT: Jim Stroupe
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
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 pres ented 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 15301: Existing Facilities.
Required finding for the demolitions of a single-family residence:
As required by Section 29.1 0.09030(e) of the Town Code for demolition of a single-fam il y
res idence:
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1. The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the residence will be replaced.
2. The existing structure has no architectural or historical significance, and is in poor condition.
3. The property owner does not desire to maintain the structures as they exist; and
4. While the majority of the structure will be maintained, the scope of the proposed remodel
could result in the removal of more than 50% of the existing wall area; which will result in a
technical demolition.
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 rev iew of an
architecture and site application were all made in reviewing this project.
7 . Admas Z ewdie seconded, motion passed unanimous ly.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Development Review Committee meetings are held on Tues days at
10:00 a.m.
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