Item 1- HPCminutes 2-24-16DRAFTTOWN 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 FEBRUARY 24, 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 4:01 P.M. by Chair Bob Cowan.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Len Pacheco, Bob Cowan, Kathryn Janoff, Michael Kane, Tom O’Donnell
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Marni Moseley, Associate Planner
Jennifer Armer, Associate Planner
Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Assistant
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS – NONE
ITEM 1 Approval of Minutes
• January 27, 2016
• February 11, 2016
Len Pacheco stated there was a spelling error on page 4 of the January 27, 2016
minutes.
Bob Cowan requested a change to page 2 of the February 11, 2016 minutes.
MOTION: Tom O’Donnell moved to approve the January 27, 2016 with the spelling error
fixed. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane and approved 5-0.
Michael Kane moved to approve the February 11, 2016 minutes with the
amendment. The motion was seconded by Tom O’Donnell and approved 5-0.
ITEM 2 213 Tait Avenue (continued from December 17, 2015)
Minor Residential Development Permit MR-15-020
Historic Architecture and Site Application HS-15-078
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 Armer
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Len Pacheco expressed concern that the proposed doors look too modern. He
suggested a more narrow french door to balance the look. The little touches of
modern design are not consistent with the Victorian architecture and he does not
support the proposed door design.
Kathryn Janoff wants to retain the original character of the house and the
proposed application does not do that.
Michael Kane considered the impact to the contributing structure for the Almond
Grove Historic District.
MOTION: Tom O’Donnell moved to deny the application. The motion was seconded by
Kathryn Janoff and approved 3-1-1, Len Pacheco-nay and Bob Cowan recused.
ITEM 4 136 Tait Avenue (Heard out of Order)
Historic Architecture and Site Application S-15-043
Requesting approval to modify a previous approval for an addition to a
contributing single-family residence in the Almond Grove Historic District on
property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-18-023.
PROPERTY OWNER: John and Valerie Hopkins
APPLICANT: Steve Sweeters
MOTION: Tom O’Donnell moved to approve the proposed changes with the exception of the
proposed picture window; the windows shall remain dual double hung to match
the other bay windows. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane and
approved 4-0-1, with Bob Cowan recused.
ITEM 3 529 Monterey Avenue (Continued from 11/19/2015)
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for property zoned R-1D. APN 410-15-047.
PROPERTY OWNER: Edwin Manuele Mingoia
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
Len Pacheco would like to know what will be built after the demolition of the
property. He would like the new structure to keep the historic feel of the
neighborhood.
MOTION: Michael Kane moved to approve the removal from the Historic Resources
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Inventory. The motion was seconded by Tom O’Donnell and approved 4-1,
Kathryn Janoff – nay.
ITEM 5 307 W. Main Street
Architecture and Site Application S-16-009
Requesting approval for a second story addition to an existing single-family
residence and to exceed the maximum Floor Area Ratio on property zoned R-1D.
APN 510-45-083.
PROPERTY OWNER: Dane & Lori Howard
APPLICANT: Jay Plett, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Susie Pineda
MOTION: Kathryn Janoff moved to approve the application as proposed. The motion was
seconded by Len Pacheco and approved 5-0.
ITEM 6 50 University Avenue
Minor Architecture and Site application S-16-017
Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a historic commercial building
(former California Café space) on property zoned C-2:LHP:PD. APN 529-02-
044.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sri Old Town LLC
APPLICANT: Tecta Associates
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
MOTION: Tom O’Donnell moved to approve the proposed application with the following
directions: the relocation of the front door as proposed is appropriate; the
proposed metal canopy for the new signage is not appropriate and should be
removed; the applicant shall retain the two awnings to the far right and replace the
far left awning with the smaller awning to match those on the right and the
awnings shall retain the maroon color consistent with those throughout Old Town;
additionally any proposed signage shall be consistent with the Old Town sign
program and shall complement the historic Old Town character. The motion was
seconded by Michael Kane and approved 5-0.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 23,
2016 at 4:00 p.m.
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Prepared by: Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
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Marni Moseley, AICP Bob Cowan
Associate Planner Chair
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