11-03-04 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 NOVEMBER 3, 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 5:30 P.M. by Chair Pacheco
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Kendra Burch (arrived at 5:45 PM), Bob Cowan, Len Pacheco and Joanne
Talesfore
Absent: Jeanne Drexel
Staff Present: Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
ITEM 1: OTHER BUSINESS
a. 216 Almendra Avenue - The Committee discussed preliminary plans to add a
new window. The Committee stated that a pair of windows with a dormer
would be the best solution.
(Burch arrived)
b. 477 University Avenue - The Committee discussed preliminary plans for an
addition to a Folk style house. The Committee expressed concern about the
symmetry and the CAD drawings. Recommended that applicant work with
a professional. Porch was considered an important element of the house.
Roof plans were recommended.
c. Special Meeting for Commercial Design Guidelines (November 16, 2004 at
10:30 AM) - Baily reminded the Committee that a special meeting was
scheduled. Draft excerpts of the guidelines were distributed.
d. Discussion of alternative building materials. Burch stated that she would
research information to distribute on this matter. Baily will check with the
National Trust of Historic Preservation and Cannon. Pacheco will contact
AIA to see if they may be interested in doing a presentation to the West
Valley communities. Discussed the possibility of having different
requirements for noncontributors.
e. Pre-1941 Design Guidelines (fences and landscaping). Matter continued.
f. Verification for quorum for December 1, 2004. Pacheco was uncertain
whether or not he could attend this meeting. Will contact staff to verify.
ITEM 2: STATUS OF PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS
Baily informed the Committee on the status of previous applications.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the meeting of October 6, 2004 were passed unanimously with a correction on
the attendance.
ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 P.M. to a special meeting on November 16, 2004.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner Len Pacheco, Chair
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