04-02-03 Minutes - HPC110 TOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6872
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR APRIL 2, 2003, HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E. MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
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The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by Chair Pacheco.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Kelly Blough, Susan Burnett, Jeanne Drexel, Len Pacheco and Joanne
Talesfore
Absent: None
Staff Present: Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
ITEM 1: 30 TAIT AVENUE
The Committee reviewed exterior changes proposed to a residence to determine whether or not the
changes met the pre-1941 guidelines. Blough moved that the changes met the guidelines. Drexel
seconded, motion passed unanimously. The Committee encouraged the applicant to look at the
possibility of adding trim under the transom window.
ITEM 2: 214 N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE
The Committee considered a request to make exterior alterations to a pre-1941 commercial building.
Drexel moved to continue the matter with the direction that the applicant provide two alternatives.
One alternative shall be to simplify the design and keep the flagstone. The other alternative shall be
to remove the flagstone except on the columns, and bring the glass down to the floor. Talesfore
seconded, motion passed unanimously.
Burnett left the meeting.
ITEM 3: 122 N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE
The Committee considered a request to add an awning to a pre-1941 commercial building. A
representative from the project was not present at the meeting. Pacheco moved to recommend
approval of the request to the Development Review Committee subject to the condition that the
bracket, angle and projection of the awning match the existing awnings. Drexel seconded, motion
passed unanimously.
ITEM 4: 224 TAIT AVENUE
The Committee considered a request to modify a previous proposal to construct a first floor addition
to a single family residence in the Almond Grove Historic District. Pacheco moved to approve the
application subject to the following conditions:
1. The corner bay window shall be brought in to align with the corner of the building.
2. The number of lites in the french doors shall be proportional to the door height. If the door is
eight feet tall, the number of lites shall be 12. If the door is less than eight feet tall, the number
of lites shall be 10.
3. All multi-lited windows shall be proportional to the door width. If the door is ten feet wide, the
number of lites in the window shall be four. If the door width is 12 feet, the number of lites in
the window shall be six.
4. Siding material shall be real wood, not a composite, laminated or fabricated wood product.
5. All windows and doors shall be wood. No snap in grids or grids inside the windows are
permitted. Simulated wood grids are acceptable (ie: one glass pack with grids applied by
manufacturer to inside, outside and between glass), to read as a true divided lite window.
Vinyl clad windows are not permitted.
6. All window trim, window finish detail, corner boards, soffits, eaves, millwork and any other
detail shall match existing.
Blough seconded, motion passed unanimously. The Committee stated that the applicant could
change the existing window at the north elevation to match the new windows.
ITEM 5. OTHER BUSINESS
a. 40 Chester Street- Committee felt the house had no historic significance and
recommended that the house be resided with board and batten.
b. 131 Wilder Avenue - Matter not heard since a representative was not present.
c. Request from State concerning Los Gatos School - The Committee concurred
with the information provided in the application and agreed that the building has
architectural significance and recommended the nomination on the National
Register of Historic Places. The Committee stated that the building is
noteworthy to the history of the Town and represents a period of time. This
review and comment by the Committee will be forwarded to the State Office of
Historic Preservation.
d. Joint Meeting with Town Council - Baily reminded the Committee that there will
be a joint meeting with the Council on April 12th.
e. Length of Meetings - Baily informed the Committee that the length of time staff
can stay for future meetings may be regulated due to budget concerns and that the
Committee would need to take over the meeting if staff leaves. It was discussed
to keep the meeting as short as possible.
ITEM 6: STATUS OF PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS
Baily informed the Committee on the status of previous applications that came before the Committee.
ITEM 7: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the meeting of March 5, 2003 were passed unanimously.
ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of May 7, 2003.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner Len Pacheco, Chair
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