11-04-25 Minutes - DRC (PDF)
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2025
The Development Review Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on
November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Sean Mullin, 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 – October 21, 2025
MOTION: Motion by Corvell Sparks to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by
Kenny Ip.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 16212 Los Gatos Boulevard
Architecture and Site ApplicationS-25-045
Consider a Request for Approval of a One-Year Time Extension for an Existing
Architecture and Site Application (S-21-037) to Construct a Two-Story Mixed-Use
Commercial Building and Site Work Requiring a Grading Permit Associated with an
Approved Planned Development on Property Zoned CH:PD. APNs 523-06-010 and -011.
A Negative Declaration was Prepared as a Part of the Planned Development Approval
and the Architecture and Site Application is Consistent with the Findings of the
Negative Declaration and Planned Development Ordinance.
Property Owner: 16212 Los Gatos Blvd., LLC
Applicant: Michael Dern
Project Planner: Ryan Safty
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The project planner presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Michael Dern, Architect
They had delays in getting the overall construction documents approved and inspections
done before November 21. They are now ready and request an extension.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Robert Gray to approve with required findings and
recommended conditions of approval. Seconded by Kenny Ip.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Appeal rights were recited.
3. 55 Ellenwood Avenue
Architecture and Site ApplicationS-25-007
Consider a Request for Approval to Construct an Accessory Structure Greater than 450
Square Feet and Site Improvements Requiring a Grading Permit on Property Zoned R-
1:8. APN 510-19-010. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15303(a): New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures.
Property Owner: Pooja Goel
Applicant: Dara Karchgani
Project Planner: Suray Nathan
The project planner presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Dara Karchgani, Architect
They overhauled the design to meet the Town’s ordinances and guidelines. Because the
wall will be longer than fifty feet, the height will be less than 5 feet. The color will blend with
the environment and vegetation will be in the back.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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MOTION: Motion by Kenny Ip to approve with required findings and recommended
conditions of approval. Seconded by James Watson.
Friendly Amendment by Sean Mullin to add to the Findings about complying with the Hillside
Development Standards and Guidelines except for the exception requested for the retaining
wall and the justification provided by the applicant and staff.
Friendly Amendment accepted by motion maker and seconder.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Appeal rights were recited.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:11 a.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
November 4, 2025 meeting as approved by the
Development Review Committee.
Prepared by:
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/s/ Sean Mullin, AICP, Planning Manager