03-09-16 Minutes - HPC SpecialTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874
SUMMARY MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR MARCH 9, 2016 HELD IN THE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS , 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 4 :02 P.M. by Chair Bob Cowan.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Len Pacheco, Bob Cowan, Kathryn Janoff, Michael Kane, Tom O'Donnell
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Mami Moseley, Associate Planner
Jennifer Armer, Associate Planner
Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Assistant
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS-NONE
1. 213 Tait Avenue (considered previously at the 12/7/15 and 2124/16 me etings)
Minor Residential Development Permit MR-15-020
Historic Architecture and Site Application HS-15-078
Requesting approval for an addition greater than 1 00 square feet to an existing
second story of a contributing single-family residence in the Almond Grove
Historic _District on property zoned R-1 D: LHP. APN 510-17-007.
PROPERTY OWNER: Joey McCarthy
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema!Studio Three Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer
Len Pacheco stated the original roof has been damaged, so it is not necessary to
try to save the original roof. He is comfortable with the design of the addition
because it keeps with the Almond Grove feel.
Kathryn Janoff discussed preserving the character of the home. The new design
would not contribute to the bungalow style .
Marni Moseley, Associate Planner, mentioned that the contributing house list was
made in 1989 and the significant changes that were made to the structure were
made in 1991. The li st of contributing structures has not been amended.
MOTION: Michael Kane moved to recommend approval of the applications. The motion
was seconded by Len Pacheco and approved 3-1-1 , Kathryn Janoff -nay and
Bob Cowan was recused.
Historic Preservation Committee
March 9, 2016
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2. 54 Los Gatos Boulevard (continued/rom 10128115)
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a pre-1941 residence on
property zoned R-1 :8 . APN 532-29-017.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Ray and Robin Clayton
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
Len Pacheco had concerns that the proposed improvements may not comply with
current building code, and that the brick newel was too large for the architecture.
Kathryn Janoff expressed that the design proposed is more Victorian which is not
consistent with the Craftsman style of the home. The rest of the Committee
agreed the architectural style was shingle Victorian.
Bob Cowan expressed how he would like more details in the proposed drawings.
MOTION: Bob Cowan moved to continue to a date uncertain for the applicant to provide
additional information. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane and
approved 5-0.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 23 ,
2016 at 4:00 p.m.
Prepared by: Sylvie Roussel , Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
Bob Cowan
Chair
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