Item 3 - 360 Bella Vista AveTOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 354-6874 Fax: (408) 354-7593
1. PROJECT DETAIL
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
PROJECT DATA SHEET
Project address: 360 Bella Vista
Project description : demolition of existing pre-1941 residence and accessory residences.
2. PROPERTY DETAIL
Date structure was built 1940
Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code None
Does property have an LHP Overlay zone? NO
Is structure in a historic district? NO
If yes, what district?
If yes , is it a contributor?
Findings required? YES
If yes, see back page of this document.
Considerations required?
If yes, see back page of this document.
Comments :
EXHIBIT 3
Required Findings
_X_As required by Section 29.10.09030(e)(2) ofthe 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 factors.
Applications shall not be granted unless:
1 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 ofharmony and appropriateness, 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 ofthe application.
Town Policy
__ That the work proposed is compatible with the neighborhood.
SUNG ENGINEERING INC.
CIVIL ENGINEERS
Michael Black
388 Santana Row, #1123
San Jose, CA 95128
Phone : ( 408) 2 19-442 1 Fax: ( 408) 35 4 -7 4 15
m ichael @ peninsulabui ld c rsi nc.c om
Subject: Residence at 360 Be lla Vi sta Avenue, Los G atos
Job No.: 215268
To Whom It May Concem :
October 16 , 201 5
At your request we have made a site visit on October 16, 2015 at the subject property.
The purpose of our reconnaissance was to perform a visual review of the existing main
residence and existing (2) accessory buildings. We understand that the existing buildings
are to be demolished and replaced with new structures and this report is to be used for
obtaining a planning approval as required by the City for building demolition.
The existing main residence and existing (2) accessory buildings are one-story wood-
framed structures located on a flat lot in the City of Los Gatos. The existing roof framing
at main residence and (2) accessory buildings consist of 2x rafters, interior and exterior
walls consist of stud walls, existing floor framing/foundation at main house consists of 2x
floor joists with concrete continuous footings and concrete slab on grade at (2) accessory
buildings.
The existing main residence is located in the middle of the property where lot division is
proposed. Due to the size and configuration, the existing main house ca1mot be relocated
to either proposed lot; extensive modifications to the structure are necessary in order to
comply with planning requirements. The existing (2) accessory buildings have been
converted to living units and do not comply with current building code requirements.
It is our opinion that it is not cost effective to modify the existing structures to meet
current planning and building code requirements. We recommend demolition of existing
structures for new construction of proposed residences .
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The opinions rendered by us have been derived in accordance with the cun·ently accepted
standards of engineeri ng practice, and have been conducted in a manner consistent with
the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession practicing in
the same locality under similar conditions at th e time the services were provided. No
other representation, expressed or implied, and no wananty or guarantee is included or
intended in this report or in any opinion, documented or otherwise.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact our office. Thank you .
Very truly yours ,
Peter . Sung, P.E.
Civil Engineer