11-29-16 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 29, 2016 HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNC IL CHAMBERS, CNIC 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:
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager
Jocelyn Puga, Associate Planner
Michael Machado, Building Official
Mike Weisz, Associate Civil Engineer
Kevin Bagley, Assistant Engineer
Tracy Staiger, Fire Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 252 Prince Street
Architecture and Site Application S-16-056
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and construct
a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 407-32-005 .
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Michael Wu
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. 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.
Required finding for the demolition of a single-family residence:
As required by Section 29.1 0.09030( e) of the Town Code for the demolition of a single-
family residence:
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1. The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the single-family 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 structure as it exists; and
4. The economic utility of the structures was considered.
Required Compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines:
The project is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single-family homes
not in hillside residential areas.
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. Mike Weisz seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m. Development Review Committee meetings are held on Tuesdays at
10:00 a.m.
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Michael Machado, Building of'tkial
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