02-23-21 Minutes - DRC
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular
Teleconference Meeting on February 23, 2021, 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; Kenny Ip, SCCFD.
Absent: None.
Staff: Erin Walters, CDD Planning; Jocelyn Shoopman, CDD Planning; Corvell Sparks, PPW
Engineering; Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:01 AM
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
- None.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes – February 16, 2021.
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by
Mike Weisz.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 16347 Aztec Ridge Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-19-019
Requesting approval for site improvements requiring a grading permit on property
zoned HR-2 1/2. APN 532-26-027.
PROPERTY OWNER: Katherine A. Raft
APPLICANT: Davis Rossi
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
The project planner, Erin Walters, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
David Rossi
Applicant speaking on behalf of the project. The application does request an exception
to fill an eroded area with rocks. They are not intending to move much dirt but rather place an
erosion control wall at the bottom of the slope, then fill the triangle of open space that was
created from this erosion with drain rock. They are available for questions.
David Rossi
They are looking forward to moving this project along.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Mike Weisz to approve with the required findings and
recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Kenny Ip.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
3. 285 E. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit Application U-20-012
Request for approval of modification to a Conditional Use Permit for a non-formula
private sports recreation club (The Club at Los Gatos) to allow alcohol service on
property zoned C-1. APN 529-27-018.
PROPERTY OWNER: David Wilson
APPLICANT: Alex Anderson
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
The project planner, Erin Walters, presented the staff report.
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Opened Public Comment.
Alex Anderson
Applicant speaking on behalf of the project. The Club’s Café and Lounge is allowing us to
enhance the community aspect of The Club, allowing members to socialize, work remotely and
eat; all the things that add an auxiliary experience to the health club environment. They are
available for questions.
Prasad Sastry, 303 E. Main Street
Current Administrator of the Self-Realization Fellowship Church. A large percentage of
their congregation are Los Gatos Residents of all ages. With their different services taking place
at different times throughout the week, their concern is with The Club being able to serve
alcohol will cause safety, parking, and noise concerns.
Jason Janes, 17 Pleasant Street
There has been construction here for several years which is impacting how peaceful
their home/neighborhood is. The balcony of this gym looks directly into their bedroom. There is
more concern for noise, parking issues, and safety concerns due to alcohol. Why does a gym
need a liquor license?
Kate McQueen, 17 Pleasant Street
She submitted the letter sharing the neighborhood concerns. There isn’t a barrier
between their apartment complex and the gym. With the gym hours of operations being 5:00
AM - 10:00 PM and having alcohol served, there is concern with increased noise, buzzed
driving, and traffic congestion.
Alex Anderson
He appreciates everyone’s concerns and encourages neighbors to continue to provide
feedback with any concerns. Our core value is safety. In reference to the comment made about
the trees being removed, we did not remove any trees that were between the apartment and
the building. The walls and greenery that will be added should ensure the noise levels stay
minimal. From The Club’s internal operations, we are adding a café to the member lounge,
which includes alcohol, and will allow for this to be a full-service space.
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.
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4. 14800 Oka Road
Certificate of Compliance M-20-005
Requesting issuance of a Certificate of Compliance for property zoned R-1:8 and North
40 Specific Plan Area. APNs 424-08-059 and 424-07-116.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Yuki Farms
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman
The project planner, Jocelyn Shoopman, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Jacquelyn Bays
Plan Surveyor/Applicant for the project. They are available for questions.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Kenny Ip to approve with the required findings and
recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Robert Gray.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
- None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:30 AM
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
February 23, 2021 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
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/s/Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED AP, Planning Manager