11-13-03 Minutes - HPCTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6872
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2003, HELD IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, 208 E MAIN STREET, ROOM 208, LOS GATOS,
CALIFORNIA.
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The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by Chair Pacheco.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Susan Burnett, Jeanne Drexel, and Len Pacheco
Absent: Kelly Blough and Joanne Talesfore
Staff Present: Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
ITEM 1: 15 ½ N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE
The Committee considered plans to modify the rear of a commercial building in the Commercial
Historic District. Pacheco moved to recommend approval of the application to the Director of
Community Development subject to the condition that additional wood members be applied on
the parking lot side to break up the plane of glass. Burnett seconded, motion passed
unanimously.
ITEM 2: 218 MASSOL AVENUE
The Committee considered plans for an exterior modifications to a single family residence in the
Almond Grove Historic District. Burnett moved to continue the matter with the following directions:
1. Provide a hipped roof at the side and rear elevations.
2. The french sliders and door shall have a muntin design.
3. The windows shall be two over two, double hung, to match the existing windows.
4. The unsympathetic addition which is in poor condition can be removed and rebuilt and not classify as a
demolition of the house.
5. The iron railing can be eliminated or replaced with wood railing.
Drexel seconded, motion passed unanimously
ITEM 3: OTHER BUSINESS
a. 312 Bachman Avenue - A representative for the project was not present.
b. 146 Tait Avenue - The Committee considered preliminary plans for some exterior modifications. The Committee
was positive on the modifications and recommended some architectural changes.
c. Pre-1941 Design Guidelines - No new recommended modifications to report.
ITEM 4: STATUS OF PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS
Baily informed the Committee on the status of previous applications.
ITEM 5: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the meeting of October 1, 2003 were passed unanimously.
ITEM 6: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M. to the next regular meeting on December 3, 2003.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner Len Pacheco, Chair
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