06-04-19 Minutes - DRC
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 4, 2019
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
June 4, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Jennifer Armer, CDD Planning; Roy Alba, CDD Building; Kevin Bagley, PPW Engineering;
Mike Weisz, PPW Engineering; Katherine Baker, SCCFD.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jennifer Armer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
- None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 214 Caldwell Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-19-010
Requesting approval for demolition of an existing single-family residence and
construction of a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 529-20-037.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Omid Shakeri, Da Vinci Homes Inc.
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
Jennifer Armer, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Kevin Bagley to approve. Seconded by Roy Alba.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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2. 66 E. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit Application U-19-006
Requesting approval for group classes on property zoned C-2. APN 529-29-049.
PROPERTY OWNER: Thomas Jane Living Trust
APPLICANT: Alex Anderson
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
Jennifer Armer, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Alex Anderson (Applicant)
- In response to written comments received, the applicant confirmed that classes will be
onsite only, and bathroom facilities will be available onsite so no porta-potties will be
needed.
Tom Spilsbury (Nearby Neighbor)
- He did not receive notice. He is opposed due to parking concerns.
Maureen Cappon-Javey (Executive Director of NUMU)
- She did not receive notice. She is concerned about parking, hours of operation, and less
stringent conditions of approval in comparison to those in the CUP for NUMU.
Shari Flick (Nearby Neighbor)
- She is worried about parking.
Con-Vivier Venter (Nearby Neighbor)
- He is a current gym member and is concerned about parking, and gym activities near his
home.
John Lochner (Proposed Veterans Foundation Representative)
- He is concerned about parking, especially with the new Veterans Memorial upcoming
grand opening on June 15, and the noise impacting visitors to the memorial.
Mike Hogan (Nearby Neighbor)
- He is concerned about the noise and parking.
Christina Alfs (Nearby Neighbor)
- She is concerned about the noise and parking.
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Marily Rimmer (Nearby Neighbor)
- She supports the athletic club, but, is concerned about how it will impact the parking and
lighting at that location.
Alex Anderson (Applicant)
- He is open to listening to concerns, and available to discuss. Loud music is not going to be
part of their programing, but he will work to address the noise, parking, and lighting
concerns.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Roy Alba to approve. Seconded by Jennifer Armer.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
3. 444 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Conditional Use Permit Application U-19-005
Requesting approval of a modification to an existing Conditional Use Permit for an
existing restaurant with changes in beer and wine service (T-Bird's Restaurant) on
property zoned C-1. APN 529-07-054.
PROPERTY OWNER: T S Chan Nursery Inc.
APPLICANT: Afshin Amanat
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
Jennifer Armer, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Katherine Baker to approve. Seconded by Mike Weisz.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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4. 16100 Greenridge Terrace
Subdivision Application M-19-004
Requesting approval for a subdivision of one lot into eight lots on property zoned HR-
2½:PD. APN 527-12-002.
PROPERTY OWNER: Emerald Lake Investments LLC
APPLICANT: Hanna & Brunetti
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
David Weissman
- The location of the proposed 102.4 – foot wide scenic easement is not consistent with the
motion by Town Council, that specified along the north edge of lots 1 & 8 and along the
west edge of lots 3 & 5.
Applicant
- Open Space is already proposed on lots 1, 7, & 8. The scenic easement on lots 3 & 5 would
connect to the (Sahadi) property to the south.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Kevin Bagley to approve. Seconded by Roy Alba.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
- None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:42 a.m.
Prepared by:
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/s/ Jennifer Armer, Senior Planner