02-01-06 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 FEBRUARY 1,
2006, 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, Bob Cowan, D. Michael Kane, Len Pacheco and Steve
Rice
Members Absent:None
Staff Present:Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
ITEM 1:102 CENTRAL COURT
The Committee reconsidered a request to demolish a pre-1941 single family residence. Kane
moved to recommend approval of the demolition to the Development Review Committee based
on the following findings:
1.The structural report identified numerous deficiencies.
2.The building is not associated with any events that have made a significant contribution
to the Town.
3.No significant persons are associated with the site.
4.There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or
representation of work of a master.
5.Do es no t yi el d i nf or ma ti on im po rt an t t o t he To wn ’s hi st or y.
Bu rc h s ec on de d, mo ti on pa ss ed un an im ou sl y.
ITEM 2:44 PLEASANT STREET
The Committee reconsidered a request to relocate a pre-1941 single family residence as part of a
subdivision application. The applicant discussed several subdivision alternatives. Rice moved
to refer the matter to the Planning Commission to deal with the subdivision first. The
Committee expressed concern that the proposed house relocation required to accommodate the
subdivision, changes the character of the historic structure in terms of setbacks, visibility of
structure, tree impacts and the proximity to both streets. Motion included a request that if a
subdivision was approved, that the Architecture and Site application be referred to the
Committee to further discuss the orientation of the house and the possibility of relocating on a
different parcel within the subdivision.
Cowan seconded, motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 3.210 MASSOL AVENUE
Cowan recused himself from the meeting since he lives within 500 feet of the subject parcel.
The Committee considered a request to demolish a detached garage and to construct a new
carport on property located in the Almond Grove Historic District. Pacheco moved to continue
the matter with the direction that the carport be redesigned so that it is more sympathetic to the
architectural style of the house. Kane seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The Committee
recommended that the applicant look at examples on Olive Street. The Committee also stated
th at an en cl os ed ga ra ge is a p os si bi li ty.
Cowan retur ned to the me eting.
ITEM 4.20 N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE
The Committee considered a request to remodel the facade of a pre-1941 commercial building
located in the Commercial Historic District. The Committee concurred that the applicant is
going in the right direction. Pacheco moved to continue the matter with the following directions:
1.The columns/pilasters should extend down to the top of the transom.
2.Provide samples of building materials and colors.
3.Refer to the Commercial Design Guidelines.
4.Recom mend m ainta inin g an awni ng.
Bu rc h s ec on de d, mo ti on pa ss ed un an im ou sl y.
ITEM 5.OTHER BUSINESS
a.262 Los Gatos Blvd - The Committee considered preliminary plans to demolish a
pre-1941 single family residence. The Committee expressed concern with the
demolition. The Committee also expressed concern if a two story addition was
proposed and recommended a cellar instead.
Pache co left the me eting.
b.25 Tait Avenue - The Committee considered preliminary plans to demolish a pre-
1941 single family residence. Due to the major alterations to the house, the
Committee recommended that the applicant request that the structure be removed
from the Historic Resources Inventory. Applicant concurred with
recomm endat ion an d matt er is s chedu led fo r the n ext r egular m eetin g.
c.Residential Design Guidelines - Baily discussed the homework assignment and
special meeting date. The Committee also discussed other architectural styles
that should be considered for nonhistoric districts. The Committee requested that
this be furt her di scuss ed at t he spe cial m eetin g.
ITEM 6.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Committee considered correspondence from Terry Martin regarding the conditions of
approval for 44 Ashler Avenue, concerning the window material. The Committee stated that the
conditions in the draft minutes were correct. The minutes from the meeting of January 4, 2006
we re pa ss ed un an im ou sl y.
ITEM 7. STATUS OF PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS
Baily informed the Committee on the status of previous applications.
ITEM 8:ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 P.M. to a special meeting on February 15, 2006 at 9:30 AM.
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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