09-06-06 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 SEPTEMBER 6,
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 Vice-Chair Pacheco.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Bob Cowan, D. Michael Kane, Len Pacheco and Steve Rice
Members Absent:Kendra Burch
Staff Present:Sandy Baily, Associate Planner
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Laura Howard of 35 College Avenue, expressed concern regarding the traffic signals which were
replaced at the corner of University Avenue and W. Main Street. Howard stated that the
standards were out of character with the historic neighborhood and should be replaced with
standards more sympathetic to the neighborhood. She is gathering a petition regarding this
matter. The Committee stated that in the future, they should review these types of changes in an
historic district.
ITEM 1:255 EDELEN AVENUE
The Committee considered plans to construct a first floor addition to a single family residence in
the University/Edelen Historic District. Cowan moved to approve the application with the
finding that the addition is consistent with the Districts’ Design Guidelines, subject to the
following conditions:
1.Siding material shall be real wood, not a composite, laminated or fabricated wood
product.
2.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.
3.All window trim, window finish detail, corner boards, soffits, eaves, millwork and any
other detai l shal l mat ch ex isti ng.
Pacheco seconded, motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 2:115 BROADWAY
The Committee considered plans to demolish a detached garage/accessory structure located in
the Broadway Historic District. Pacheco moved approve the demolition based on the following
findings:
1.The structure has no historic significance associated with the property or the Broadway
Historic District.
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.
Rice seconded, motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were cited.
ITEM 3:115 TAIT AVENUE
Cowan stated for the record that he lives within 500 feet of this item and recused himself from
the me eting.
The Committee considered plans to construct a first floor addition and to modify the front facade
to a single family residence in the Almond Grove Historic District. Rice moved to approve the
request with the finding that the work proposed is consistent with the Historic District and
subject to the following conditions:
1.Siding material shall be real wood, not a composite, laminated or fabricated wood
product.
2.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.
3.All window trim, window finish detail, corner boards, soffits, eaves, millwork and any
other detai l shal l mat ch ex isti ng.
Pa ch ec o s ec on de d, mo ti on pa ss ed un an im ou sl y.
Cowan retur ned to the me eting.
ITEM 4:17020 WILD WAY
The Committee reviewed a request to interpret whether or not an addition of a conservatory and
a window modification met the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines. Pacheco moved to find that the
work proposed met the guidelines in that the modifications are consistent with the architectural
character of the house and that the proposed conservatory is a natural extension of the house and
is a v er y co mm on el em en t w it h t he ho us e s tyl e. Ri ce se co nd ed , m ot io n p as se d u na ni mo us ly.
ITEM 5:OTHER BUSINESS
a.Historic Homes Month - The Museums of Los Gatos - Baily informed the
Committee on the upcoming events by the Museum. It was agreed that the panel
discussion should include Burch and Pacheco.
b.Review of Town Code Definition of Demolition of Historic Structures - Baily
informed the Committee on the difficulties associated with the current definition
and that an amendment will be proposed in the future. It was discussed that a
more extensive review should be taken when siding is to be removed. It was
suggested that criteria should be developed to be included in structural reports to
suppo rt a dem olit ion. This matt er wil l be di scuss ed at a f uture meeti ng.
c.Pre-1941 Design Guidelines - Baily gave an update regarding the guidelines. The
Committee briefly discussed their findings of the historic districts they studied.
This matter will agendized for further discussion.
d.Workshop in Monterey - Burch, Kane and Pacheco stated that they can attend.
e.October meeting date - Discussed potential dates for a special meeting in October.
ITEM 6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Th e m in ut es fr om th e m ee ti ng of Au gu st 2, 20 06 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 7:00 P.M. to a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, October
12, 2006.
Pr ep ar ed by:Ap pr ov ed by:
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Sandy L. Baily, Associate Planner Kendra Burch, Chair
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