11-22-16 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 NOVEMBER 22, 2016 HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 10 :02 a .m . by Chair Machado.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Joc elyn Puga, Associate Planner
Azhar Khan, Assistant Planner
Michael Machado, Building Official
Mike Weisz, Associate Civil Engineer
Kevin Bagley, Assistant Engineer
Tracy Staiger, Fire Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 17830 Bruce Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-16-05 9
Requesting approval for demolition of an existing single-family residence,
removal of a large protected tree, and construction of a new single-family
residence on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 410-09-035 .
PROPERTY OWNER: David and Emily Pearl
APPLICANT: Gary Kohlsaat, Kohlsaat & Associates
PROJECT PLANNER: Azhar Khan
1. Chair Ma chado 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:
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 fmdings for demolition:
As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the 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 site constraints; and
4. The economic utility of the structure is limited.
Required Compliance with Residential Design Guidelines:
The new home 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 this project.
7. Mike Weisz seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m . Development Review Committee meetings are held on Tuesdays at
10:00 a.m.
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Michae Machado, Butldmg Official
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