01-31-23 Minutes - DRC
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 31, 2023
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular
Teleconference Meeting on January 31, 2023, 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 – January 3, 2023
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. 72 Drysdale Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-22-005
Requesting Approval for Site Work Requiring a Grading Permit on Property Zoned HR-
1. APN 527-02-007.
PROPERTY OWNER: John and Allison Diep
APPLICANT: Hanna-Brunetti
PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty
The project planner presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Amanda Musy-Verdel, Applicant
This project involves the grading for a previously approved ADU. The ADU pad was
lowered by 2 feet to comply with the height requirement of the purchase agreement. The
applicant, owner, and contractor are working to resolve drainage and erosion control problems
at the site. The applicant is also working with Parks and Public Works to modify the permanent
site drainage to move more water towards Drysdale Drive.
Arvin, Neighbor
Concerned about drainage and fencing issues and lack of response to previous
communication.
Brad Krouskup, Neighbor
Expressed questions about good neighbor fencing; conditions of approval for the
construction access easement; and the appeal process.
Amanda Musy-Verdel, Applicant
There will be a fence along the property line, and they can discuss any other fencing. All
existing, recorded agreements will be honored.
Closed Public Comment.
Staff provided the following comments.
- ADUs are administerial with no public hearing or notification. The Architecture & Site
application for the grading permit involves lowering the pad and is discretionary and so
it is appealable.
- Construction access easement is part of the project and will be reviewed and verified by
Parks and Public Works at time of building and grading permit submittal.
- Fencing is not required but is planned.
- Parks and Public Works is available for any easement concerns or questions.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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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.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:24 a.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
January 31, 2023 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
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/s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager