05-27-15 Minutes - HPCTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6872
SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR MAY 27, 2015, HELD IN THE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 11 0 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00P.M. by Chair Len Pacheco.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Len Pacheco, Michael Kane , Bob Cowan, Kathryn Jan off
Members Absent: Tom O'Donnell
Staff Present: Jennifer Savage, Senior Planner
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ITEMl MINUTES
Bob Cowan requested a change on page 4.
Kathryn Janoff requested additional information be added for the record for 145 Glenridge
Avenue.
Michael Kane moves to approve the May 11 , 2015 minutes as amended. The motion was
seconded by Kathryn Janoff and approved unanimously.
ITEM2 134 MASSOL A VENUE
Gary Kohlsaat and Bruce and Cathy Weiner (property owners) were present.
Gary Kohlsaat described the revisions.
L en Pach eco commented that the p lans need to be labeled with the proposed
materials, specifically the g lass in the upper portion of the front door.
Kathryn Janoff commented that the revisions work nicely.
Michael Kan e commented that the revisions work.
Bob Cowan moves to approve the project based on the plans, with an option to
increase the stoop depth to 48 inches. The motion was seconded by Katluyn
Janoffand approved unanimously.
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ITEM3
ITEM4
ITEMS
215 ALEXANDER A VENUE
Mike Rowe (architect) and Stacey and Kip Martin (property owners) were present.
Mike Rowe presented the proposal to remove the property from the hi storic
resources inventory and the background.
The Committee discussed:
• Keeping the structure on the inventory
• Using a technical demolition exemptions
• Lack of plans showing the original structure and additions
• Preserving the original structure
• The original structure is worth saving
• The Committee would support removing the non-original additions
and modifications subject to the Committee's review
• The applicant's preliminary proposal for changes to the structure
• A new roofline compared with the existing ridgeline
• Maintaining the character of the original structure and the
character of the neighborhood
• U sing "A Field Guide to American Hou se s"
Kathryn Janoff moves to deny the request to remove from the Historic Resources
Inventory. The motion was seconded by Michael Kan e and appro ved
unanimously.
89BROADWAY
Gary Kohlsaat (architect) and Ilona M erli (property owner) were present. Gary
Kohlsaat presented the revisions.
Kathryn Janoff moves to approve the request. The motion was seconded by
Mi chael Kan e and approved unanimously.
304 CHARLES STREET
Samir Sharman (property owner) was present and explained the proposal.
The Committee discussed:
• The difficulty finding and visiting the property
• The lack of style of the existing residence
• The applicant needs to submit a copies of the structural condition report
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• The applicant needs to submit a copies of photographs of the existing
structure
Kath1yn Janoff moves to continue the item to allow the applicant to provide an
updated , complete structural condition report and pho tographs of the existing
structure. The motion was seconded by Mic hae l Kan e and approved unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
a. 194 Villa Avenue
Kip Rolle (property owner) was present, explained th e proposal , and presented
the proposed details and revised plans.
The Committee discussed :
• The Committee supports maintaining the existing structure
• The addition looks disjointed and should be incorporated more
strongly
• The Committee could not support the addition as currently designed
• The addition is not integrated
• An architect would be able to assist with a design that incorporates the
ad diti on with the existing structure
• The Committee recommended a book available in the library
• The proposa l is not well integrated
• The proposed Chimney should be relocated
• The Committee appreciates the work and the infonnation presented
• Divided lites on the upper portion of the windows is appropriate to the
structure.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p .m . The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 24,
2015, at 4:00p.m.
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