Item 1 - DRAFT Minutes 2-11-16DRAFTTOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR FEBRUARY 11, 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 4:02 P.M. by Chair Bob Cowan.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Len Pacheco, Bob Cowan, Kathryn Janoff, Michael Kane
Members Absent: Tom O’Donnell
Staff Present: Marni Moseley, Associate Planner
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ITEM 1 Approval of Minutes
None
ITEM 2 35 N. Santa Cruz Avenue (Cont’d from 1/27/2016)
Architecture and Site Application S-16-007
Requesting approval of exterior modifications to a pre-1941 commercial building
on property zoned C-2. APN 510-44-032.
PROPERTY OWNER: Kilkenny Properties, LLC
APPLICANT: Sean McLoughlin
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
Len Pacheco expressed continued concern for the proposed color palette and
offered some alternative colors.
The committee and the applicant discussed the proposed color palette and
additional color options.
MOTION: Len Pacheco moved to approve the proposed design with the following
clarifications: 1) the use of one wall color as shown on Sheet PL7; and 2) The
awning shall be striped; the third color shall be similar to Powell Buff as
presented at the meeting. The motion was seconded by Kathryn Janoff and
approved 4-0-1, with Tom O’Donnell absent.
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February 11, 2016
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ITEM 3 315 W. Main Street
Historic Architecture and Site Application HS-16-010
Requesting approval to extend the front gable to cover the existing flat roofed
porch on the front of the residence on two property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-
45-003.
PROPERTY OWNER: Louis and Leona Prete
APPLICANT: Amir Cyrus
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
Bob Cowan questioned if the expansion was within the Town’s guidelines.
Len Pacheco proposed a second gable to eliminate the current water issue.
Kathryn Janoff suggested looking at the structure across the street to help retain
the look historic. She explained that the existing porch is not consistent with the
historic architecture of the residence.
The committee agreed the proposed change is not consistent with the historic
architecture.
MOTION: Kathryn Janoff moved to continue the item to a date uncertain. The motion was
seconded by Len Pacheco and approved 4-0-1, with Tom O’Donnell absent.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2016 at
4:00 p.m.
Prepared by: Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
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Marni Moseley, AICP Bob Cowan
Associate Planner Chair
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