04-02-24 Minutes - DRC (PDF)
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
APRIL 2, 2024
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on
April 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Jennifer Armer, CDD Planning; Corvell Sparks, PPW Engineering; Roy Alba, CDD
Building; and Caleb Flanagan, SCCFD.
Absent: None.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
- None.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes – March 12, 2024
MOTION: Motion by Corvell Sparks to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by
Roy Alba.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 16025 and 16275 Greenridge Terrace
Lot Line Adjustment Application M-23-007
Requesting Approval of a Lot Line Adjustment Between Two Lots on Property Zoned
HR-1. APNs: 527-14-002 and -003. Statutorily Exempt from CEQA as a Ministerial
Approval in Accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) (CEQA
Statute) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15268. Application is Only for Ministerial
Approval of a Lot Line Adjustment Pursuant to Section 66412(d) of the Subdivision
Map Act.
Property Owners/Applicant: Pete Pragastis and Placa Los Gatos LLC
Project Planner: Ryan Safty
The project planner presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Pete Pragastis, Owner/Applicant
- They are available for questions.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Roy Alba to approve with required findings and recommended
conditions of approval. Seconded by Corvell Sparks.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Appeal rights were recited.
3. 16082 Greenridge Terrace
Architecture and Site Application S-23-036
Requesting Approval for Construction of an Accessory Structure and an Exception to
the Grading Depth Standards of the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines on
Property Zoned HR-1. Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15303: New Construction and 15304: Minor Alterations to Land. APN 527-15-010.
Property Owner/Applicant: Katherine Truog
Project Planner: Sean Mullin
The project planner presented the staff report.
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Opened Public Comment.
Katherine Truog, Owner/Applicant
- They want to build a little pool house in their backyard. They are available for questions.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Corvell Sparks to approve with required findings and
recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Caleb Flanagan.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Appeal rights were recited.
4. 323 Pennsylvania Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-23-018
Requesting Approval for an Accessory Structure (Garage) with Reduced Side Yard
Setbacks, Demolition of an Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit, Removal of Large
Protected Trees, and Site Improvements Requiring a Grading Permit on Property Zoned
R-1:8. APN 510-43-044. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15301: Existing Facilities.
Property Owner: Megan Jellinek
Applicant: Gary Kohlsaat, Architect
Project Planner: Sean Mullin
The project planner presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Gary Kohlsaat, Applicant
- It was originally planned to be a two-story addition. It was reduced to a one-story addition,
which is more in keeping with the historic nature of the neighborhood.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Corvell Sparks to approve with required findings and
recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Roy Alba.
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VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Appeal rights were recited.
OTHER BUSINESS
- None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:12 a.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
April 2, 2024 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
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/s/Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager