09-28-16 Minutes - HPCTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 HELD IN
THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA.
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The meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M. by Chair Bob Cowan.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Bob Cowan, Kathryn Janoff, Michael Kane, Len Pacheco, Tom O’Donnell
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager
Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Assistant
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS – NONE
1. Approval of Minutes – August 24, 2016
MOTION: Michael Kane moved to approve the minutes of August 24, 2016 with the
correction of a grammatical error. The motion was seconded by Len Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passes 5-0.
2. 94 Hernandez Avenue (Previously heard on 12/17/15, 1/26/16, 4/27/16, 8/24/16)
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a pre-1941 single-family
residence zoned R-1:8. APN 510-20-024
PROPERTY OWNER: Helen Cadiente
APPLICANT: Jamie Arafiles
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowtiz
MOTION: Kathryn Janoff moved to recommend approval with the following modifications:
the revised plans for pages six, seven, and eight, received at the September 28,
2016 meeting, will be substituted for those submitted; the second floor windows
will be centered on the first floor windows; and the dormers will have shed roofs.
The motion was seconded by Michael Kane.
VOTE: Motion passes 4-0-1, Len Pacheco recused.
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3. 10A and 10B Reservoir Road
Request for input and recommendations regarding proposed demolition of two
pre-1941 secondary dwelling units and an accessory structure zoned R-1:20.
APN 529-29-064.
PROPERTY OWNER: Vasiliki Kidder
APPLICANT: Adam and Susan Ward
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
MOTION: Tom O’Donnell moved to defer this request to the Town Attorney to determine if
the structures in question are primary structures. If the structures are not defined
as primary structures, the above request will not return to the Historic
Preservation Committee. The motion was seconded by Bob Cowan
VOTE: Motion passes 5-0.
4. 16 Pennsylvania Avenue
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a pre-1941 structure on property
zoned R-1D. APN 510-42-014.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Nikan Omidi Langroudi and Farhad Shafai
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
MOTION: Len Pacheco moved to recommend approval of the request with the following
modification: the new basement windows should align with the first floor
windows. The motion was seconded by Kathryn Janoff.
VOTE: Motion passes 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
5. Committee member request to prioritize discussion of potential modifications
regarding design guidelines, historical significance determinations, and
demolitions.
The committee discussed this item.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 26,
2016 at 4:00 p.m.
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