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MEETING DATE: 1/18/00
ITEM NO.
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
January 7, 2000
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN MANAGER
ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS ON COUNTY REFERRALS
REFERRAL
NUMBER LOCATION APPLICANT REQUEST RECOMMENDATION
A. Projects Outside Urban Service Area:
None
B. Projects Inside Urban Service Area:
7190 14300 Arnerich Road Betmansour Design Review Approval/5 conditions
The applicant is requesting approval to demolish a 4,490 square foot single family residence and to construct a new 8,285
square foot single family residence with an 880 square foot garage, a 1,480 square foot detached structure which contains
another garage and a 280 square foot detached cabana/greenhouse on a 5.42 acre parcel prezoned HR-20. All of the
structures meet Town setback requirements. A recommendation for approval should be forwarded to the County subject
to the following conditions:
I . The height of the main structure shall be reduced to a maximum height of 30 feet above existing or finished grade,
whichever has the lower profile.
2. The height of the accessory structure shall be reduced 6 inches so that the maximum height does not exceed 15 feet
above existing or finished grade, whichever has the lower profile.
3. The mass of the structure shall be reduced. Options to reduce the mass include lowering and changing the roofline and
eliminating the vertical elements (ie: long windows and columns).
4. Incorporate architectural elements so that the structure is more rural in character to blend in with the natural
surroundings. Additional siding material, such as wood, brick or stone, should be incorporated to soften the structure.
5. The exterior colors shall be earthtone with a light reflectivity value that does not exceed 30.
C. Status of Previous Applications:
None
Distribution:
Mr. Mike Lopez, Acting Land Development Coordinator, Central Permit Office, County Government Center,
East Wing, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Mr. And Mrs. Ramsin Betmansour, 14300 Arnerich Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Jonathan Baitmansour, 1900 Embarcadero #200, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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PREPARED BY: PAUL L. CURTIS
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Reviewed by: a Attorney Revised: 1/7/00 4:03 PM
Reformatted: 7/14/99
Town Council Minutes January 18, 2000
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
PARKING COMMISSION/APPOINTMENT (XYY.20)
Mayor Blanton announced that one application from Ed Stahl had been received for the two vacancies
on the Parking Commission. Voting was held, and Mr. Stahl was appointed to a term expiring 01-01-
04. The other vacancy will be readvertised.
PLANNING COMMISSION/APPOINTMENTS (00.20)
Mayor Blanton announced that five applications had been received for two vacancies on the Planning
Commission from Paul Bruno, Kathryn Morgan, Suzanne Muller, Dennis Omanoff and Christina Perry.
Voting was held, and Paul Bruno and Suzanne Muller were appointed to terms ending 01/31/04.
SENIOR TASK FORCE/APPOINTMENTS (000.20)
Mayor Blanton announced that twenty-one applications had been received for fifteen vacancies on the
Senior Task Force from the following applicants: Michael Abkin; Adu Bagley; Bob Best; Linda Brown;
Clare Dudley; Eric Eberle, Michael Gill; Egon Jensen; Jens Kjemtrup; Deborah Kranefuss; John
Lochner; Karen Lorenz; Phil Loveless; Jonnie McKinney; Joyce Meurer; Jack Orlove; Doris Prince;
Fagie Rosen; Kathleen Russ; Lynnette Vega and Shirley Voll. Council voted to appoint all 21
applicants for the full term of the Task Force.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
COUNTY REFERRALS (02.47)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council accept the report concerning County
Referrals:
NUMBER LOCATION APPLICATION REQUEST RECOMMENDATION
7190 14300 Arnerich Road Betmansour Design Review Approval/5 Conditions
Carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (03.46)
Informational report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department was received and filed.
CODE COMPLIANCE/QUARTERLY REPORT (04.47)
Informational report from the Code Compliance Officer regarding abatement of code violations was
received and filed.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/DECEMBER 1999 (05.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the check registers for the
payrolls of December 2, 1999 through December 25, 1999, paid on December 30, 1999, in the amount
of $343,772.97. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/DECEMBER 1999-JANUARY 2000 (06.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on December 30, 1999, and January 7, 2000 in the amount
of $417,837.30. Carried unanimously.
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