12-17-15 Agenda - HPC SpecialAGENDA
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
**SPECIAL MEETING**
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
110 E. MAIN STREET
4:00 P.M.
(408) 354-6874
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Please plan to arrive promptly at 4:00 P.M. If you will be late or
cannot attend, please contact the Community Development Department at the above number.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (Three-minute time period per subject
not scheduled for discussion on the agenda)
ITEM 1 Approval of Minutes
• November 19, 2015
ITEM 2 94 Hernandez Avenue
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: Jennifer Savage
FINAL ACTION BY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
ITEM 3 360 Bella Vista Avenue
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: Marni Moseley
FINAL ACTION BY THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE OR
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Historic Preservation Committee
December 17, 2015
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ITEM 4 213 Tait Avenue
Minor Residential Development Permit MR-15-020
Requesting approval for an addition greater than 100 square feet to an existing
second story of a contributing single-family residence in the Almond Grove
Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-17-007.
PROPERTY OWNER: Joey McCarthy
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema/Studio Three Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Savage
FINAL ACTION BY THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE OR
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ITEM 5 Other Business
a. 307 West Main Street
Requesting approval for a modifications to a single-family residence on
property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-45-083.
FINAL ACTION BY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE,
THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE, OR THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
b. Policy Recommendations – Discussion for further consideration.
c. Section 4, Historic Resources, Residential Design Guidelines – Discussion to
review Section 4, Historic Resources of the Residential Design Guidelines.
d. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
ITEM 6 Adjournment
Exhibits:
1. November 19, 2015 HPC Minutes (Item 1)
2. Materials for 94 Hernandez (Item 2)
3. Materials for 360 Bella Vista Avenue (Item 3)
4. Materials for 213 Tait Avenue (Item 4)
5. Materials for 307 West Main Street (Item 5a)
Historic Preservation Committee
December 17, 2015
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DISTRIBUTION:
Historic Preservation Committee
Town Council
Planning Commission
Rob Schultz, Town Attorney
Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager
Joel Paulson, Interim Community Development Director
Les White, Interim Community Development Assistant Director
Community Development Department Planners
Los Gatos Weekly Times
Jaime P. Arafiles, 32108 Alvarado Boulevard Suite 293, Union City, CA 94587
Helen Cadiente, PO Box 2322, Los Gatos, CA 95031
John Brady, 20103 Foster Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Michael Black, 15651 Glen Una Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Joey McCarthy, 213 Tait Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Elizabeth Wiersema, Studio Three Design, 1585 The Alameda Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95126
Dane and Lori Howard, 307 West Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Jay Plett, 213 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
The Town of Los Gatos has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6;
litigation challenging a decision of the Council must be brought within 90 days after the decision
is announced unless a shorter time limit is required by state or federal law.
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participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development Department at (408)
354-6874. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable
arrangement to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR Section 35,102-35.104].
Writings related to an item on this meeting agenda distributed to members of the Committee
within 72 hours of the meeting are available for public review at the front desk of the
Community Development Department between the hours of 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday through
Friday, at 110 E. Main Street. Copies of desk items distributed to members of the Committee at
the meeting are available for view in the Town Council Chambers.
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