01-27-16 Minutes - HPCTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6872
SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR JANUARY 27, 2016 HELD IN THE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00P.M. by Chair Bob Cowan.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Len Pacheco, Bob Cowan, Kathryn Janoff, Michael Kane, Tom O 'Donnell
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Joel Paulson, Interim CDD Director
Mami Moseley, Associate Planner
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Tom O'Donnell moved to approve the minutes ofDecember 9 , 2015. The motion
was seconded by Michael Kane and approved 5-0.
ITEM 8 256 Bachman A venue (Heard out of order)
Historic Architecture and Site Application HS-16-005
Requesting approval of exterior modifications for a contributing single-family
residence in the Almond Grove Historic District on property zoned R-1 D :LHP.
APN 510-14-057 .
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Genevieve and Mitchell Wyman
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
MOTION: Len Pacheco moved to approve I) restoring the original door and location; 2) to
configure the upper story window with consistent vertical proportions subject to
staff review; 3) restoring the multiple light windows on the rear addition; and 4)
the fixed skylight with a flat surface, where the finish shall match the roof color as
best as possible and the skylight shall be no larger than 18"x36", but smaller if
possible. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane and approved 4-0-1, with
Bob Cowan recused.
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ITEM2 North Forty-Phase 1
Architecture and Site Application S-13-090
Subdivision Application M-13-014
Requesting approval for the demolition of existing structures (eight pre-1941) and
improvements on multiple parcels located on 20 .24 acres within the proposed
North Forty Specific Plan Area; construction of a new multi-use, multi-story
development consisting of 285 residential units , and 66,000 square feet of
commercial floor area including an 18 ,000 square foot market ; and a vesting
tentative map. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was completed for the
North Forty Specific Plan and further environmental review will be completed as
needed, for the proposed project. APNs : 424-07-024 through 027, 031 through
033 through 035, 070 , 083 through 086 , 090, and 100
APPLICANT: Grosvenor USA Limited
PROPERTY OWNERS: Thomas M. Yuki Trust Et. Al.N uki Farms, Robert &
Georgianna Spinazze, Marianne Ezell , Grosvenor USA Limited, Summerhill
Homes, James F Dagostino Trustee, Elizabeth K. Dodson, William N. Fales,
William Hirshman
Don Capbres, th e applicant, discussed the history of the project, as well as , the
timelines for Phase 1 and Phase 2.
The committee discussed the removal of the tre ss and if there were any possible
uses if they were kept. The Committee reviewed the agrarian feel of te proposed
plans and determined that the agrarian history is effectively integrated in Phase I.
Additionally, retention of the Barn and the Adobe House on Phase 2 were
discussed in the context of commemorating the agrarian history of the property as
required in the Specific Plan.
Kathryn Jano.ffwas unclear which structures specifically were being requested to
be demolished.
MOTION: Tom 0 'Donne ll moved to approve the demolition of the eight pre-1941 structures
within Phase 1. The motion was seconded by Mi cha el Kane and approved 4-1 ,
with Kathryn Janoff -nay.
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ITEM3 360 Bella Vista Avenue (Continued from 12/17/2015)
Subdivision Application M-15-005
Architecture and Site Applications S-15-053 (Lot #1) and S-15-054 (Lot #2)
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and second
unit, subdivide one lot into two lots, and construct two new single-family
residences on two properties zoned R-1 :8. APN 529-22-038.
PROPERTY OWNER: John Brady
APPLICANT: Michael Black
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
The committee agreed that there were no findings to indicate the structure was
built pre-1941.
MOTION: Kathryn Janoff moved to remove the property from the Historic Resources
Inventory. The motion was seconded by Tom 0 'Donnell and approved 5-0.
ITEM4 94 Hernandez A venue (Continued from 12/17 /2015)
Requesting approval to remove the structure from the Historic Resources
Inventory on a property zoned R-1 :8. APN 510-20-024.
PROPERTY OWNER: Helen Cadiente
APPLICANT : Jaime P . Arafiles
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
Kathryn Janoff stated that the structure does not meet the criteria to be removed
from the Historic Resources Inventory. And since the structure was built before
1941 , the applicant should really try to maintain the historic look and feel of it.
MOTION: Kathryn Janoff moved to deny the request to remove the structure from the
Historic Resources Inventory. The motion was seconded by Bob Cowan and
approved 4-0-1, with Len Pacheco recused.
ITEM 5 35 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-16-007
Requesting approval of exterior modifications to a pre-1941 commercial building
on property zoned C-2. APN 510-44-032.
PROPERTY OWNER: Kilkenny Properties, LLC
APPLICANT : Sean McLoughlin
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
Len Pacheco discussed concerns with the color scheme. He suggested that the
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applicant consider ways to better integrate with the historic nature of the
downtown. He suggested providing more muted colors.
Kathryn Janoff and Bob Cowan agreed that alternative colors may work better
than the proposed colors.
MOTION: Bob Cowan moved to continue the item to a date uncertain. The motion was
seconded by Michael Kane and approved 5-0 .
ITEM 6 16207 Short Road
Requesting approval to remove the structure from the Historic Resources
Inventory on a property zoned R-1 :20 . 523-09-035 .
PROPERTY OWNER: William and Barbara Mosley
APPLICANT: Lisa Murray, LKM Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
Lisa Murray (applicant) stated the structure was not listed on any historic lists
and was significantly altered in 2002.
Tom 0 'Donnell and Len Pacheco commented that the structure had so much
work done to it; it no longer reflected its 1920's origin.
MOTION: Tom O 'Donnell moved to remove the structure from the Historic Resources
Inventory. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane and approved 5-0.
ITEM 7 45 Broadway
Architecture and Site Application S-15-040
Requesting approval for relocating a contributing single-family residence in the
Broadway Historic District and constructing a second story addition greater than
100 square feet on property zoned R-lD :LHP. APN 510-45-057.
PROPERTY OWNER: Lori Baker
APPLICANT: Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
Len Pacheco had concerns about having a fireplace outside. He questioned the
applicant to see if a terrace or patio was considered.
Michael Kane mentioned that this might detract from the original structure.
Jay Plett argued that almost every house on Glen Ridge has a side porch.
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Kathryn Janoff expressed that she had an issue with the addition. The structure is
an iconic house and the addition would change the look of it.
MOTION: Tom 0 'Donnell moved to deny the request. The motion was seconded by
Kathryn Janoff and approved 4-1, with Bob Cowan -nay.
ITEM 9 Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 24,
2016 at 4:00p.m.
Prepared by: Sylvie Roussel , Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
Bob Cowan
Chair
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