07-25-23 Minutes - DRC (PDF)
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 25, 2023
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on
July 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
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 – July 11, 2023
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by
Corvell Sparks.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 105 Sund Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-23-003
Request for Approval for Site Improvements (Sports Court) Requiring a Grading Permit
on Property Zoned HR-2-1/2. APN: 532-23-106. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities.
PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANTS: Jianming Wang and Weidong Jiang
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
The project planner presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
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Weidong Jiang “Jamie,” Owner/Applicant
Available for questions.
Karen Delumi, Neighbor at 111 Johnson Hollow
The project is in plain view across the creek. The sound travels downhill like a
megaphone. Concerned about the sound and view of the court from her kitchen and deck.
Spoke with Jamie about using plastic tile on the sports court to reduce sound. Had previous
experience with another neighbor who installed a basketball court with no permits or notice.
These neighbors were playing at night with bright lights on until 11:00 p.m. The noise echoes.
Weidong Jiang “Jamie,” Owner/Applicant
Plastic tile will be installed to reduce the sound of bouncing balls. She has visited
Karen’s balcony to see how close the court will be. Will be respectful of their neighbors when
using sport court. They are willing to plant privacy screening on the northern side of the court.
Spoke with their gardener who said that the best time to plant is early February or March.
Looked at the tree list and will have to do some research to see what is available at the nursery.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
Staff: Jennifer Armer, Planning Manager
Neighbor has concerns about the view and sound. Applicant has offered a few
remedies.
Staff: Erin Walters, Project Planner
The Town’s noise ordinance has defined thresholds, and the sport court use is allowed
by right. The applicant has agreed to install plastic tiles to address the sound issue. There is no
proposed lighting. Privacy screening could be addressed with a new condition of approval to
plant and maintain three, 15-gallon trees or shrubs selected from the riparian list of Appendix A
from the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines to provide screening for the neighbor
to the northeast. The species and location will be subject to the satisfaction of the Planning
Manager; and shall be planted prior to building permit final.
MOTION: Motion by Corvell Sparks to approve with required findings and
recommended conditions of approval and additional condition regarding
privacy screening as stated by staff. Seconded by Robert Gray.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
Appeal rights were recited.
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OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:15 a.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
July 25, 2023 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
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/s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager