Item 3 - 14333 Mulberry DriveTOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 354-6874 Fax: (408) 354-7593
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
PROJECT DATA SHEET
1. PROJECT DETAIL
Project address: 14333 Mulberry Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95132
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
Review and action of a request to remove a property from the Historic Resources Inventory.
2. PROPERTY DETAIL
Date structure was built 1924
Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code No Rating
Does property have an LHP Overlay zone? Yes No./
Is structure in a historic district? Yes No ./
If yes, what district? N/A
If yes, is it a contributor? Yes No./
Findings required? Yes No./
If yes , see back page of this document.
Considerations required? Yes No./
If yes , see back page of this document.
Comments The applicant's supporting materials are attached.
Required Findings
___ As required by Section 29.1 0.09030(e)(2) of the Town Code for the demolition of
a single family residence (Preservation of historically or architecturally significant
buildings) and the Secretary of Interior Standards of any historic structure.
1. The building is not associated with any events that have made a significant
contribution to the Town.
2. No significant persons are associated with the site.
3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction
or representation of work of a master.
4. The structure does not yield information to Town history.
5. Structural integrity of the building.
Required Considerations
Sec. 29.80.290 . Standards for review.
In evaluating applications, the deciding body shall consider the architectural style,
design , arrangement, texture, materials and color, and any other pertinent factor s.
Applications shall not be granted unless:
On landmark sites, the proposed work will neither adversely affect the
exterior architectural characteristics or other features of the landmark (and,
where specified in the designating ordinance for a publicly owned
landmark, its major interior architectural features) nor adversely affect the
character of historical , architectural or aesthetic interest or value of the
landmark and its site.
2 In historic districts , the proposed work will neither adversely affect the
exterior architectural characteristics or other features of the property
which is the subject of the application, nor adversely affect its
relationship, in terms of harmony and appropriatenes s, with its
surroundings, including neighboring structures, nor adversely affect the
character, or the historical , architectural or aesthetic interest or value of
the district.
3 For pre-1941 structures, the proposed work will neither adversely affect
the exterior architectural characteristics or other features of the property
which is the subject of the application.
Town Policy
__ That the work proposed is compatible with the neighborhood.
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RECEIVED
SEP 0 9 2015
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
TO: City of Los Gatos Planning Department and
The Historic Preservation Committee :
This is to inform you that I , Hooman Bolandi , the new owner of the property
at 14333 Mulberry Dr, Los Gatos Ca 95132, purchased the hou se in April of
2015 from the pervious owner who lived there for more than 41 years . As
evident on the Mulberry Easement Plotted (mine #22), the property is on a
flag lot with the house being more than 140 feet away from Mulberry Dr
vtew.
I would like to request that my property to be removed from the Historic
Preservation List. My request is based on the following facts :
1. The building is on the list because it is recorded as more than ninety
years old.
2. There is no special character, no architectural value, and no historic
significance about this building. It is not part of the heritage of the
town ofLos Gatos.
3 . The building has gone through periodic remodel, re-configurations,
demolitions , and partial additions. If there were any historic value or
significance to the building, it's all gone (please see the pictures).
4. The previous owner of this building has used the property to raised
farm animals such as 2 different types goats, ships, rabbits, turtle ,
chicken, and even a snake (please see the pictures).
5. The building is not habitable at this time. Any effort to remodel and
upgrade this building would be very costly and not worth it.
6 . We propose to build an aesthetically pleasant, and contemporary
residential building, that would enhance the quality and the property
value of the neighborhood.
In Conclusion, based on the facts presented on this letter I request that my
property to be re oved fr th istoric Preservation L ist.
Sincerely,
Hooman B
RECEIVED
SEP 09 2015
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
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August 10,2015
Mr. Hooman Bolandi
14333 Mulberry Drive
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Dear Mr. Bolandi:
46923 Warm Springs Blvd., Suite 102
Fremont, California 94539
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PH (510) 656-5911
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RE: Structural Inspection of the Property
At 14 333 Mulberry Drive, Los Ga tos
P er yo ur reques t, a walk-through inspection of the subject pro perty was made on August 4 , 2015 .
The purpose of this inspection was to visually observe th e general structural condition of the
buildings, identify structura l deficienci es, vu lnerabilities, and r eport the res ults with ou r
conclus io ns and recomm e nd a tions. Please note that thi s report is solely based on v is ua l
observ a ti o n and that no calculations or a nalyses have been made to ve rify the capability of any
membe r t o res is t presc rib ed latera l o r vertical load in gs.
Existing Buildings:
The s ubj ect property is composed of two sepa ra te buildings. A t wo -st or y res idential a nd a
de tached two -car garage. Both buildings are of wood framed structures wi th horizo ntal wood
panel s iding. The first floor plan of the residence includes a living ro om , a kitchen, a bath and
three s mall bedrooms. The second floor includes three bedrooms and a b ath. T here is a lso a
balcon y on the re a r. The origina l construc ti on of th e b uildings mus t have been about ninety yea rs
ago. s in ce the buildi ngs a rc li s ted in th e town of Los Gatos Hi s toric Preservation List.
Field Observation:
The buildings ap p ear to be in a n un safe and d eteriorate d condition. Due to the age of the
b uildings a nd Jack of prope r main tenance for many years, the existi ng structure is in need of an
upgrad e both for building loads and lateral loads. The foundat ion of the o ri g inal part ofthe
b uildin g is intac t , however. th e lat e r un-authori zed add itions and remode ling lacks _M~EiVEO
foot in g , attachments anchorage, and lateral load re s is tin g syst ems. The bay-type additions a re
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part of the flo or plan, and have no foundations. Various studs hold the overloaded beams and
decks in-place . There are also s ign s of decay a t the base of the walls a nd exposed columns. The
bu ildings do n ot have any pronounced lateral fo rc e resi s tin g system.
C onclu si ons and recommendations
The building structure is in bad condition. The cost of any effort to upgrade or remode l this
bui lding would exceeds the cons tru ction of a new stru cture.in accordance with the current
Californi a Building Code and the t own of Los Gatos ordinances. The garage wa ll s and frames
need replacement. Un-reinforced concrete masonry blocks under rear exterior walls must be
r eplaced . The entire stru cture must be analyzed as a unit and tied together accordingl y. It is our
general consen s us that thi s structure is not sal vageable n or worth the s trengthening . It can onl y
be repl aced .
If you h ave any questions and would like o di scuss any aspect of th is r epo rt in gr eater d etail s ,
please let us know.
Si nc ere ly yours,
F.Z. Consultants
Fred Ziarip our
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D Parcel (Fee, Property in Question)
D Item No. 2 -Easement for Private Ingress and Egress
Book 4, Page 10, of Tract Map
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D Item No. 3 -Easement for Setback Lines
Book 4, Page 10, of Tract Map
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Stewart Title Company
2850 Cordelia Road, Suite 100
Fairfield, CA 94534
Phon e (408) 340.0710
Title Order No. 01 180-60964 , Preliminary Report Dated as of July 29, 2013
Refe rence :
Property . 143 33 Mulberry Dri ve , Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Any discre,.ncies, conflicts In boundary lines, shorlage in area,
encroachments, or any other facts which a correct survey would
disclose and are not shown by the public records. This plat is for
your aid in locating your land with reference to streets a nd other
parcels. While this plat is believed to be correct, the Company
Plat Showing the Portion of Real Property, in the C~y of Los Gatos , County of Santa Clara, State of Californ 1a.
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