07-29-25 Minutes - DRC (PDF)
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 29, 2025
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on
July 29, 2025, at 10:10 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Sean Mullin, CDD Planning; Gary Heap, PPW Engineering; and Kenny Ip, SCCFD.
Absent: Robert Gray, CDD Building
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes – July 22,2025
MOTION: Motion by Kenny Ip to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by Gary
Heap.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 15460 Santella Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-25-003
Consider a Request for Approval for Construction of a New Single-Family Residence,
Removal of Large Protected Trees, and Site Improvements Requiring a Grading Permit
on Vacant Property Zoned HR-2 ½: PD. APN 527-12-009. Categorically Exempt Pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303: New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures.
Property Owner: Greenridge Terrace, LLC
Applicant: Gary Kohlsaat
Project Planner: Sean Mullin
The project planner presented the staff report.
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Opened and Close Public Comment.
Gary Kohlsaat, Applicant
It has been a slow start, but they kept refining the project. It is a very good product that meets
the Town Code and the spirit of the Hillside Design Guidelines.
MOTION: Motion by Kenny Ip to approve with required findings and recommended
conditions of approval. Seconded by Gary Heap.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Appeal rights were recited.
Neighbor was mistaken as a member of the applicant team.
Opened Public Comment.
Rob Abrams, Neighbor
They are concerned about fire safety and would like to see upgraded fire standards and
new technology. They have seen the plans and hope the structure can be made less prominent
and more blended. Make the color choice less prominent by choosing earth tones, etc. They
can see the house poking out of the tree line. Preserve the trees whenever possible.
Closed Public Comment.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:16 a.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
July 29, 2025 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
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/s/ Sean Mullin, AICP, Planning Manager