11-15-22 Minutes - DRC
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular
Teleconference Meeting on November 15, 2022, 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 participated 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
Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present: Jennifer Armer, CDD Planning; Robert Gray, CDD Building; Corvell Sparks,
PPW Engineering; and Kenny Ip, SCCFD.
Absent: None.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
- None.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes – October 11, 2022
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by
Corvell Sparks.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 86 Central Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-22-004
Requesting Approval for Construction of Site Improvements Requiring a Grading Permit
on Property Zoned R-1:10. APN 529-35-057.
PROPERTY OWNER: Brent and Courtney Brennan
APPLICANT: Matt Aranda, Tech Con Corp.
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
The project planner presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Matt Aranda, Applicant
The project is a backyard renovation. It is a challenge because it is in the Hillside area.
There are remnants of retaining walls and terraces from past work; it is difficult to use and
maintain. Goal is to create useable and safe space for the family. They plan to minimize impact
to hillside by creating a couple of terraced areas for dining and recreation. They are keeping
the retaining walls at max height allowed by guidelines and using natural filling material to fill
the walls. The plans meet the requirement of the Town and needs of the owners. They have
received unsolicited support from the community.
Leandra Martin, Neighbor
They are excited to see the renovation plans. The yard used to have more useful
backyard area, but it is now overgrown. They are in support of the project.
Anne-Sophie Nora, Neighbor
The owners have been very open and communicative. They fully support the project.
Courtney Brennan, Owner
They want to improve the backyard. It is currently an eyesore and a fire hazard.
Matt Aranda, Applicant
They wish that the owners take full advantage of the home and yard.
Closed Public Comment.
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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. 15910 Rochin Terrace
Architecture and Site Application S-22-018
Requesting Approval for Demolition of an Existing Single-Family Residence and
Construction of a New Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 523-25-
017.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Shervin Shahidi and Parisa Mazrooei
APPLICANT: Azadeh Masrour
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman
The project planner presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Azadeh Masrour, AMS Design, Applicant
They addressed all the concerns from the Town and neighbors.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve with 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 10:27 a.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
November 15, 2022 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
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Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager