11-02-21 Minutes - DRC
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular
Teleconference Meeting on November 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent
with Town Council Policy 2-01 entitled Town Agenda Format and Rules and Town Resolution.
In accordance with Town Policy and Resolution, the public may only view the meeting online
and not in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joel Paulson, CDD Planning; Robert Gray, CDD Building; Mike Weisz, PPW Engineering;
and Kenny Ip, SCCFD.
Absent: None.
Staff: Jocelyn Shoopman, CDD Planning; Erin Walters, CDD Planning; Ryan Safty, CDD Planning;
Corvell Sparks, PPW Engineering; and Robert Schultz, Town Attorney.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
- None.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes – September 28, 2021
MOTION: Motion by Mike Weisz to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by
Robert Gray.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 16890 Cypress Way
Architecture and Site Application S-20-007
Requesting Approval for Demolition of an Existing Single-Family Residence and
Construction of a New Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:10. APN 532-
23-072.
PROPERTY OWNER: Purple Rose LLC
APPLICANT: Stuart Alderman
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman
The project planner, Jocelyn Shoopman, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Stuart Alderman, Architect
The project meets the planning requirements. We have received some comment from
the neighbors. Otherwise, it is ready to go.
Theresa Warren, Owner
Available for questions.
Vishak Chandrasekhar, Neighbor
Concerned about three redwood trees. Why do they need to be removed? The Arborist
report incorrectly assumes that the trees numbered 29 through 31 are located on the project.
The only tree to remove is number 30. There is also a temporary fence there that will need to
be removed. Concerned about oak trees numbered 19 through 24. The plan states that all will
be removed because they will become destabilized during construction. These trees provide
shade and privacy for our neighbor deck area. Only two of the five trees need to be removed
according to the Arborist report.
Phil and Kim Couchee, Neighbor
Copious amounts of water come off that hill. The existing curb prevents this water from
flowing onto their property. They had spoken with the owner about a neighbor friendly fence.
They would like the fence included as a requirement in the plans. The fence will be erected
when the owner grades the driveway. When will this occur?
Therese Hall and Peter Sakeem, Neighbor
The project includes a covered porch area that faces their property. During construction
they heard all the noise generated by the workers. They are concerned about the design
acoustics.
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Susan Freiman, Neighbor
Many items were listed in a letter earlier submitted. Concerned about not seeing the
project plans sooner. When their home was demolished and rebuilt, the plans were shared in
advance to all the neighbors. A possible solution to the echo chamber effect is to install a
retractable awning on the covered porch.
Stuart Alderman, Architect
Here are responses to issues brought up. They don’t want to cut down any trees that
don’t need to be cut down. They will work on site to evaluate the trees and speak with the
neighbor. The owner can address the fence issue. The driveway is designed to handle any water
runoff. They are not installing a sound system to the porch. They are willing to plant trees to
provide screening and privacy. This can be included on the plans.
Theresa Warren, Owner
The owner intends to build the fence and share the cost. The exact day to put up the
retaining wall and fence depends on approval by Planning. The owner will keep the neighbor up
to date as much as possible.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve with required findings and
recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Mike Weisz.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
Appeal rights were recited.
2. 16050 and 16060 Greenridge Terrace
Subdivision Application M-21-005007
Requesting Approval for a Lot Line Adjustment Between Two Adjacent Lots on
Properties Zoned HR-1. APNs 527-15-009 and -008.
PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANTS: Mohammad Rahmani and Robert L. Bower
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
The project planner, Erin Walters, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Richard Gullen, Representative for Applicant
Speaking on behalf of Mohammad Rahmani. Available for questions.
Marisella Prada, Representative for Applicant
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Available for questions.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Kenny Ip to approve with required findings and recommended
conditions of approval. Seconded by Robert Gray.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
Appeal rights were recited.
3. 16838 Frank Avenue
Certificate of Compliance M-21-004
Requesting Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance for Property zoned R-1:8. APN 529-
15-087.
PROPERTY OWNER: Richard and Nita Esparza
APPLICANT: Drexyl Ekparian, PLS
PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty
The project planner, Ryan Safty, presented the staff report.
Opened and Close Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve with required findings and
recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Kenny Ip.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
Appeal rights were recited.
OTHER BUSINESS
- None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:37 a.m.
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This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
November 2, 2021 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
________________________________________
/s/Joel Paulson, Community Development Director