04-27-16 Minutes - HPCTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874
SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR APRIL 27, 2016 HELD IN THE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 4:01 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
Sylvie Roussel , Administrative Assistant
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS-NONE
1. Approval of Minutes
• March 23,2016
MOTION: Tom 0 'Donnell moved to approve the minutes of March 23, 2016. The motion
was seconded by Len Pacheco and approved 5-0.
3. 54 Los Gatos Boulevard (revised)
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a pre-1941 residence on
propertyzonedR-1:8. APN 532-29-017.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Ray and Robin Clayton
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
Bob Cowan stated that the committee gave direction during the last hearing and
feels like the applicants fulfilled those requests.
MOTION: Micha e l Kane moved to approve the amended application. The motion was
seconded by Len Pacheco and approved 5-0.
4. 334 Los Gatos Boulevard
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a pre-1941 residence on
property zoned R-1 D. APN 532-35 -024.
PROPERTY OWNER: Andy Zighelboim
APPLICANT: David Zicovich
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
Historic Preservation Committee
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Len Pacheco commented that he liked the proposed design.
Kathryn Janoff disagreed and stated her research with the Historic Homes Tour
determined the columns were original to the house and should be preserved.
MOT ION: Tom O'Donnell moved to approve the application with the following direction:
retain the existing porch and columns and the new garage shall be consistent with
the style and materials of the residence. The motion was seconded by Michael
Kane and approved 3-2, with Bob Cowan and Len Pacheco -nay.
5. 16982 Kennedy Road
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for property zoned R-1 :8. APN 532-35-060.
PROPERTY OWNER: Rhonda Jeffrey
APPLICANT: D and C Development
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
The committee discussed the history of the lots to determine if it was pre-1941.
The information provided by the applicant was inconclusive.
MOTION: Tom 0 'Donnell moved to continue the item to a date uncertain for the applicant to
provide additional information. The motion was seconded by Bob Cowan and
approved 5-0.
2. 135 Johnson A venue (Heard out of order)
Minor Residential Development Permit MR-16-005
Requesting approval for an addition greater than 100 square feet to an existing
second story on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 532-29-010 .
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Lisa Niva
PROJECT PLANNER : Susie Pineda
The applicant was not present.
MOTION: Tom 0 'Donnell moved to continue the item to a date uncertain. The motion was
seconded by Kathryn Janoff and approved 5-0.
6. 94 Hernandez Avenue (Previously discussed on 12117115 and 1126/16)
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a pre-1941 residence on
property zoned R-1 :8. APN 510-20-024
PROPERTY OWNER: Helen Cadiente
Historic Preservation Committee
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APPLICANT: Jamie Arafiles
PROJECT PLANNER: Mami Moseley
Kathryn Janoff stated the applicant has met the requests that the committee gave
at previous meetings, but has concerns with the mixture of materials and details.
MOTION: Tom O'Donne ll moved to continue the item to a date uncertain. The motion was
seconded by Mi chael Kane and approved 4-0-1 , with Len Pacheco r ecu sed.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:33p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 25 ,
2016 at 4:00p.m.
Prepared by: Sylvie Roussel , Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
Marni Moseley, AICP
Associate Planner
Bob Cowan
Chair
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