09-01-04 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 SEPTEMBER 1, 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: Kendra Burch, Jeanne Drexel, Len Pacheco and Joanne Talesfore
Absent: None
Staff Present: Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
ITEM 1: 106 TAIT AVENUE
The Committee considered plans for a modification to previously approved plans to add a new dormer and
skylight for a house in the Almond Grove Historic District. Pacheco moved to approve the
modification with the direction that the shingle treatment of the dormer shall be of a scalloped
design or something similar to match the front elevation. Drexel seconded, motion passed
unanimously. Appeal rights were cited.
Burch arrived
ITEM 2: 16900 ROBERTS ROAD
Although revised plans were not submitted, the applicant requested that this matter remain on the agenda to
discuss the options that were available. Pacheco moved to continue the matter to allow the
applicant time to submit new plans incorporating the comments made at the meeting. Drexel
seconded, motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 3: 116 LOS GATOS BLVD
The Committee considered a request to construct a second story addition to a pre-1941 single family residence.
Pacheco moved to recommend approval of the application to the Director of Community
Development subject to the following conditions:
1. A piano window shall be used on the north elevation to match the existing window on the same elevation.
2. Siding material shall be real wood, not a composite, laminated or fabricated wood product.
3. 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.
4. All window trim, window finish detail, corner boards, soffits, eaves, millwork and any other
detail shall match existing.
Drexel seconded, motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 4: 56 BAYVIEW AVENUE
The Committee considered a request to construct an addition to a second story pre-1941 residence. Drexel moved
to recommend approval of the application to the Director of Community Development subject to the following conditions:
1. The plans shall be modified to correctly illustrate what is proposed.
2. Siding material shall be real wood, not a composite, laminated or fabricated wood product.
3. 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.
4. All window trim, window finish detail, corner boards, soffits, eaves, millwork and any other detail shall match existing.
Talesfore seconded, motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 5: 15 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
The Committee considered plans to relocate a stone house on the same property zoned C-2:LHP. Pacheco
moved to recommend approval of the application to the Planning Commission subject to the
following recommendations:
1. The applicant shall explore means to protect the stone from falling off the house, to protect the
proportion of the stone and house and recordation of the stone location and proportions.
2. The Committee shall receive a copy of the results of the applicant’s research for information
purposes
ITEM 6: 204 EDELEN AVENUE
The Committee considered a request to make exterior changes which includes changing the roof pitch and the
addition of a dormer on property in the University-Edelen Historic District. The Committee
expressed concern that the changes proposed did not complement the existing 50's style house
nor did it complement an historic style house. Talesfore moved to continue the matter with the
direction that the applicant hire a professional to prepare plans that correctly reflects the
architectural style proposed which is either consistent with the existing architecture or
compatible with the district. Drexel seconded, motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 7: OTHER BUSINESS
a. 208 Tait Avenue - The Committee discussed ideas for a new detached garage and exterior
changes to the house. The Committee stated that the architectural style is craftsman, and
a shingled style garage would not be compatible with the architectural style of the house.
Changing the house to shingle style would also not be supported.
b. Special Meeting to discuss Commercial Design Guidelines. The Committee discussed the
guidelines and potential dates for the meeting.
c. Nomination of new Vice-Chair. Pacheco moved to nominate Talesfore. Burch seconded,
motion passed unanimously.
d. Pre-1941 Design Guidelines- Nothing new to report. 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 August 4, 2004 were passed unanimously.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M. to a special meeting of September 13,14 or 15, 2004.
Exact date and time will be confirmed when the Consulting Architect verifies the date he is
available.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner Len Pacheco, Chair
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