Attachment 1 Exhibit 9TOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354 -6874
SUMMARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR JANUARY 13, 2015 HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Paulson.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Joel Paulson, Planning Manager
Marni Moseley, Associate Planner
Doug Harding, Fire Department
Mike Machado, Building Official
Trang Tu- Nguyen, SeniorChdl Engineer
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1: 230 Forrester Road
Architecture and Site Application S -14 -076
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Requesting approval of a grading permit on property zoned HR -2%2. APN 537 -22-
018.
PROPERTY OWNER: Brad and Melissa Stuart
APPLICANT: Chris Blackwell
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
Chair Paulson opened the public hearing.
Staff gave report on proposed project.
Applicant was introduced.
Members of the public were not present.
Public hearing closed.
Machado moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
(a) The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15304 of the State Environmental
Guidelines as adopted by the Town; and
(b) The project is in compliance with the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines; and
(c) The project is in compliance with the Hillside Specific Plan in that the site is developed as
a single family residence on an existing parcel. The proposal is consistent with the
development criteria included in the plan; and
(d) As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of an
architecture and site application were all made in reviewing this project.
7. Harding seconded, motion passed unanimously. EXHIBIT 9
8. Appeal rights were cited. 3/11/15 PC Staff Report
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ITEM 2: 15343 Santella Court (Lot 7
Architecture and Site Application 5 -14 -072
Requesting approval to construct a new single - family residence on property zoned
HR- 2'h:PD. APN 527 -09 -016.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Davidon Homes
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
1. Chair Paulson opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced.
4. Members of the public were present:
Dave Weissman expressed concerns that the proposed project did not meet statements in the
Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines on page 6 and 9, the four oak trees proposed
to be removed, and visibility from the valley floor. He also suggested that the house be moved
30 -50 feet to the west to reduce the visibility and save the oak trees.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Tu- Nguyen moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
(a) An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the Planned Development and
was certified by the Town Council on December 19, 2005. Required technical reviews
(arborist, architect and geotecbnical) have been completed for the project and no further
environmental analysis is required for this application; and
(b) The project is in compliance with the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines,
grading and drainage criteria, allowable floor area, and architectural and landscape design;
and
(c) The project is in compliance with the Hillside Specific Plan in that it is a single - family
residence being developed on an existing parcel. The proposed development is consistent
with the development criteria included in the Specific Plan; and
(d) As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of an
Architecture and Site application were all made in reviewing this project. The house is
well designed, with a clear and distinctive architectural style, authentic details, and high
quality materials.
7. Harding seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 3: 15445 Los Gatos Boulevard
Architectural and Site Application 5 -14 -073
Requesting approval to construct an addition and exterior modification to an existing
fitness club (Los Gatos Squash Club) on property zoned CH. APN 424 -19 -068.
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PROPERTY OWNER: Goonj LLC
APPLICANT: Gary Kohlsaat
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
1. Chair Paulson opened the public hearing.
2. Staff gave report on proposed project.
3. Applicant was introduced.
4. Members of the public were not present.
5. Public hearing closed.
6. Harding moved to approve the application subject to the conditions presented with the
following findings and considerations:
(a) The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Sections 15301 of the State Environmental
Guidelines as adopted by the Town; and
(b) That the proposed project is in compliance with the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan; and
(c) The project is in compliance with the Commercial Design Guidelines; and
(d) As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of an
architecture and site application were all made in reviewing this project; and
(e) The project is consistent with the Minor Alterations to Commercial Buildings Policy:
- The application is a replacement of exterior materials, and
- The addition will result in an increase of less than 5 peak hour trips
7. Tu- Nguyen seconded, motion passed unanimously.
8. Appeal rights were cited.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURNME NT
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Development Review
Committee is the following Tuesday.
oel P Planning Manager
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