12-01-20 Minutes - DRC
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 2020
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular
Teleconference Meeting on December 1, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with
State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19
pandemic and was conducted via Zoom. All committee members and staff partic ipated from
remote locations and all voting was conducted via roll call vote. In accordance with Executive
Order N-29-20, the public could only view the meeting online and not in the Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL
Present: Sally Zarnowitz, CDD Planning; Robert Gray, CDD Building; Mike Weisz, PPW
Engineering; Rob Campbell, SCCFD.
Absent: None.
Staff: Erin Walters, CDD Planning; Rob Schultz, Town Attorney.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:02 AM
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
- None.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes – November 17, 2020
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by
Mike Weisz.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 2020
2. 4 Glen Ridge Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-20-011
Requesting approval for site improvements requiring a grading permit on property
zoned R-1D. APN 510-42-016.
PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: Charlotte and Michael Sparacino
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
The project planner, Erin Walters, presented the staff report. She shared one public comment
received before the meeting regarding concerns of construction noise occurring during the
Shelter-In-Place, while people are working from home.
Opened Public Comment.
Michael Sparacino
Applicant speaking on behalf of the project. He is looking forward to the completion of
this project.
Chris Spaulding
Architect speaking on behalf of the project. We are going to restore this home and
provide a useable garage with minor changes to the look of the historic home. He is also
available to answer questions.
Niki Omidi
Neighbor. She is looking forward to the project. Her questions are regarding landscaping
and an on-site fire pit.
Michael Sparacino
Answering the landscaping question: There isn’t much landscaping on the property, so
there will be no changes taking place. We do not have a fire pit on-site. The previous owner had
a portable fire pit.
Chris Spaulding
There are no plans for a fire pit at this time and per the Conditions of Approval front
yard landscaping will be required.
Committee discussion on project:
Robert Gray
Responding to the public comment received regarding working during COVID: This
project, like any other construction project, will be subject to the construction safety protocol
put in place and monitored by Santa Clara County.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 2020
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve with the required findings and
recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Mike Weisz.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
- None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:13 AM
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
December 1, 2020 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
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/s/Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED AP, Planning Manager