16724 Chirco Drive New Residence
Description
A request to demolish an existing 1,088-square-foot home and build a new 3,196-square-foot one-story Eichler-style residence. Staff recommended denial over design guideline conflicts; the hearing was continued to June 24, 2026 for a possible redesign.
Impact summary
A new modern home joins a transitioning neighborhood; design revisions dropped the blade wall and lowered massing to win approval.
Applicant
- Name
- Zahra Kassam
- Address
- 16724 Chirco Drive, Los Gatos, CASee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 6
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Planning Commission — June 24, 2026
A revised modern one-story home, softened from the original design after a May continuance, was approved 5-1 over Burnett's objection that it clashes with the neighborhood.
Planning Commission — April 8, 2026
A request to demolish an existing 1,088-square-foot home and build a new 3,196-square-foot one-story Eichler-style residence. Staff recommended denial over design guideline conflicts; the hearing was continued to June 24, 2026 for a possible redesign.
Related issues (2)
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