06-20-23 Minutes - DRC (PDF)
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 20, 2023
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on
June 20, 2023, at 10:10 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Jennifer Armer, CDD Planning; Robert Gray, CDD Building; Corvell Sparks,
PPW Engineering; and Matt McKenna, SCCFD.
Absent: None.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
- None.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes – June 6, 2023
MOTION: Motion by Corvell Sparks to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by
Robert Gray.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 143 Bella Vista Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-22-026
Requesting Approval for Construction of a Detached Accessory Structure with Reduced
Setbacks on a Nonconforming Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-25-003. Categorically
Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303: New Construction or Conversion
of Small Structures.
PROPERTY OWNER: Dave Schoenwald
APPLICANT: Jay Plett, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
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The project planner presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Jay Plett, Architect
We have gone through several reviews. Requesting approval.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
Sean Mullin, Senior Planner
Engineering Conditions 52 and 57 need to include more specifics on where the water
meter shall be placed and which of the overhead lines will be affected. A letter will be sent by
email to reflect what was discussed verbally and in past emails with the applicant on these
conditions, and conditions will be posted online.
MOTION: Motion by Corvell Sparks to approve with required findings and
recommended conditions of approval, including modifications described
by the project planner. Seconded by Robert Gray.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
Appeal rights were recited.
OTHER BUSINESS
- None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:17 a.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
June 20, 2023 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
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/s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager