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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 25, 2021
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular
Teleconference Meeting on May 25, 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; Corvell Sparks, PPW
Engineering; Kenny Ip, SCCFD.
Absent: None.
Staff: Erin Walters, CDD Planning; Ryan Safty, CDD Planning; Mike Weisz, PPW Engineering;
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
- None.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes – May 4, 2021.
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by
Kenny Ip.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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2. 21 W. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit Application U -21-009
Requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a wine tasting room (Gali
Vineyards) on a property zoned C-2-LHP. APN 529-01-018.
PROPERTY OWNER: Shari Flick
APPLICANT: Janice Gali
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
The project planner, Erin Walters, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Janice Gali
Applicant speaking on behalf of the project. Her husband and she have lived in Los
Gatos for over 30 years. They would like to open a tasting room in Downtown Los Gatos. They
feel that it would be great for the community.
Janice Gali
In closing, she hopes that this application will be approved to allow a tasting room at
this address.
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.
Appeal rights were recited.
3. 17200 Los Robles Way
Certificate of Compliance M-21-001
Requesting issuance of a Certificate of Compliance for property zoned R-1:20. APNs
523-36-075 and 523-36-077.
PROPERTY OWNER: Daran Goodsell, Trustee
APPLICANT: Tony Jeans
PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty
The project planner, Ryan Safty, presented the staff report. Public comments were received and
shared with the applicant and committee.
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Opened Public Comment.
Tony Jeans
Applicant speaking on behalf of the project. A presentation has been provided. This is
the first step in a multi-step process. First is to obtain a Certificate of Compliance, then a
request for a lot-line adjustment, and finally a proposal to build a new home on the lot(s).
Application materials provided to the Town, and reviewed by the Town’s Consultant Surveyor,
verify the legality of the two parcels in question.
Alison and David Steer, 304 Harding Avenue
Asking for this application to be denied. A presentation has been provided, including
history of the property in question.
Terry Rinehart, 110 Worlester Loop
Neighbors to the property. She and her husband are in agreement with the comments
made from those requesting this application be denied. They state they were never notified of
the lots going from one to three lots. There will be substantial economic damage to properties.
There will also be significant flood damage. Comments and photos were provided prior to this
meeting.
Nancy Neipp, 308 Harding
In agreement with the comments the Steers made. There will be flooding issues. There
will be potential damages to the properties when getting this property up to code compliance
with the earthquake safety guidelines. They request that this parcel be resubmitted as a single
parcel and allow for an open and transparent process.
Tony Jeans
In closing, the owners of the property are asking that the Town recognizes that this is a
three-parcel property. We are aware that these lots are considered non-conforming and that
they may not be legal anymore. We are looking to legalize the lots.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve with the required findings and
recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Corvell Sparks.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
Appeal rights were recited.
OTHER BUSINESS
- None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:36 AM
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
May 25, 2021 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
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/s/Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED AP, Planning Manager