11-02-05 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 2,
2005, 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 Vice-Chair Burch
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Kendra Burch, Bob Cowan, D. Michael Kane, and Tom O’Donnell
Members Absent:Len Pacheco
Staff Present:Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
ITEM 1:102 CENTRAL COURT
The Committee considered a request to demolish a pre-1941 single family residence. The matter
was continued since a representative from the project was not present. The Committee noted
that the material provided did not support a demolition and additional justification was
recommended.
Cowan recused himself from the meeting since he lives within 200 feet of the parcel for the next
item.
ITEM 2:218 WILDER AVENUE
The Committee considered plans to construct a first floor addition and to demolish and construct
a new detached accessory structure. Burch moved to approve the house addition with the
following conditions:
1.All new windows shall be wood and shall match the existing windows. 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.
2.Siding material shall be real wood, not a composite, laminated or fabricated wood
product.
Burch further added that the unhistoric additions could be removed and that the irreparable
exterior siding could be removed and would not classify as a demolition pursuant to Town Code.
O’Do nn el l s ec on de d, mo ti on pa ss ed un an im ou sl y.
Burch moved to recommend approval of the demolition and construction of a new detached
garage with the condition that garage materials and colors match the house. O’Donnell
se co nd ed , m ot io n p as se d u na ni mo us ly.
Cowan retur ned to the me eting.
ITEM 3:16925 ROBERTS ROAD
The Committee considered a request to interpret whether or not an addition of a sunroom to a
pre-1941 residence met the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines. O’Donnell moved to find that the
proposed sunroom addition is inconsistent with the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines in that the
addition is not in keeping with and is not subordinate to the integrity of the original structure.
Cowan seconded, motion passed unanimously. The applicant was encouraged to come back to
discuss alternatives for an addition.
ITEM 4.44 PLEASANT STREET
The Committee considered a request to relocate a pre-1941 single family residence as part of a
subdivision application. O’Donnell moved to recommend denial of relocating the house as
proposed, to the Development Review Committee. The basis for this recommendation is that the
existing setbacks are important to the historic character of the house. Kane seconded. Vote was
tied 2 to 2 and therefore no action was taken. The application will proceed with the planning
process since there will not be a full attendance by the Committee until February.
ITEM 5.OTHER BUSINESS
a.100 Creffield Heights- The Committee considered a preliminary request for a demolition
of a pre-1941 single family residence. The Committee expressed concern about a
demolition. It was recommended that the applicant research the condition of the existing
siding to determine whether or not it was original or irreparable. Applicant was
encouraged to work with staff to look at alternatives which would not trigger a
demolition. A cellar was suggested. Applicant could develop alternatives and come
back to the Committee.
b.20 Pleasant Street - The Committee considered a request for a second story addition to a
pre-1941 single family residence. The Committee had conflicting thoughts regarding an
addition. Size, scale and context with the existing house and the neighborhood is a
concern. Applicant needs to find a compromise to keep the bungalow style and to add
square footage.
c.Pre-1 941 De sign Gu ideli nes. Ba ily disc ussed the in forma tion provi ded by Can on Des ign
Group regarding the walking tour of the Loma Alta/Johnson Avenue neighborhoods and
requested that any comments be emailed to her.
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 Oc to be r 5 an d 1 0, 20 05 we re pa ss ed un an im ou sl y.
ITEM 8:ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 P.M. to the next regular meeting on December 7, 2005.
Pr ep ar ed by:Ap pr ov ed by:
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner Len Pacheco, Chair
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