04-07-04 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 7, 2004, HELD IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
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The meeting was called to order at 5:35 P.M. by Chair Pacheco.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Kelly Blough, Susan Burnett, Len Pacheco and Joanne Talesfore
Absent: Jeanne Drexel
Staff Present: Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
ITEM 1: DISCUSSION OF TERM LIMIT CHANGES,
Susan Buxton of the Community Services Dept discussed the proposed term limit changes.
Blough recused herself from the meeting due to a conflict of interest with the item since she was within 500 feet of the subj ect site.
ITEM 2: 221 BELMONT AVENUE
The Committee considered a request to modify an approved application to change the exterior material from stone to
brick and stone. Pacheco moved to continue the the application to the meeting of June 2, 2004 to allow the applicant
time to do the following:
1. Prepare a sample area by the steps to include the plant material, the cast stone cap. The stone material in the sample area shall be
de-stressed, acid washed and stained to resemble the finished product.
2. Provide 8X10 photographs of existing designs that are similar to the proposed design.
Burnett seconded, motion passed unanimously.
Blough returned to the meeting.
ITEM 6: 47 ELLENWOOD AVENUE
This item was taken out of order due to the issue that the Committee members present, all had a conflict of interest since they live within 500 feet of
the subject parcel. The Town Attorney informed the Committee and the applicant that this application cannot be considered
at this meeting and that the matter needs to be continued to a meeting that the Committee member who is not present and who
does not have a conflict of interest, will be present. Staff will forward the plans to the consulting architect prior to thi s
meeting. Tentative date for the next meeting is May 5, 2004.
ITEM 3: 21 W. MAIN STREET
The Committee reconsidered a request to partially demolish and reconstruct a commercial building with a new parking
garage in the Commercial Historic District. The Committee also considered the report by the Consulting Historian on the
proposed work and the recommendations made to preserve the National status of the historic building. Blough moved to
continue the matter with following directions:
1. All feasible recommendations made in the Historic Report shall be incorporated in the plans. Provide
written justification for any recommendation that is not followed.
2. The sidewalls can be rebuilt and will not be considered a demolition of the building since the walls are
irreparable and will not be able to support the restoration.
3. Explore options with the Building Division with respect to the existing stoop and the interior floor level
located at the front of the building.
4. Look at providing another window at the south elevation. The window should be about half the size of the
window proposed at this elevation.
5. Provide a spec sheet on the exterior lighting.
6. Provide a materials and color board.
Pacheco seconded, motion passed unanimously.
Blough left the meeting.
ITEM 4: 22 CHARLES ST
The Committee considered a request for a second story addition to a pre-1941 residence. Pacheco moved to recommend approval of the
application to the Director of Community Development, subject to the following condition:
1. Change the paladin window at the south elevation with a picture window in the center and with a window on each side that has four lights at
the top and a single pane on the bottom.
Talesfore seconded, motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 5: 15 CHESTNUT AVENUE
The Committee considered a request to construct a second story addition to a pre-1941 single family residence. Pacheco moved to continue with
the following directions:
1. Provide a photo shop of options to widen the front door.
2. All new windows shall be tall and narrow to match the proportion of the existing windows, except for the egress window in the bedroom.
3. The proposed upper bay window should be more narrow to match the front bay.
4. Look at modifying the rear bay window.
5. Provide a roof plan comparing the existing and proposed.
6. Look at keeping the character defining nook.
7. Look at incorporating other suggestions jointly discussed and sketched out at the meeting which are on file with the Communit y Development
Dept.
Talesfore seconded, motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 7. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Joint meeting with Town Council - The Committee was reminded about the joint meeting on
May 12th and the issues that would be discussed. Pacheco stated that Burnett would go in
his place. Blough was also appointed as Vice-Chair to attend the joint meeting since
Burnett declined being Vice-Chair as appointed at the last meeting.
b. CPF Conference - No one will be attending the conference.
c. Pre-1941 Design Guidelines - No new information discussed. Matter will be continued to each
meeting to allow members to add to the list of what needs to looked at when the guidelines are revised.
ITEM 8: STATUS OF PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS
Baily informed the Committee on the status of previous applications.
ITEM 9: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the meeting of March 3, 2004 were passed unanimously.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M. to the next regular meeting on May 5, 2004.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner Len Pacheco, Chair
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