Item 2 - 131 Johnson AveHPC 3-23-16
Item 2
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TOWN 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
Project Data
131 Johnson Avenue
Requesting approval construct a new second story on property zoned R-1:8. APN 532-29-011.
PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT: Camille and Chris Bernhoft
PROJECT PLANNER: Marni Moseley
FINAL ACTION BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PROPERTY DETAIL
Date structure was built: 1890
Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: 5S
Does property have an LHP Overlay? NO
Is structure in a historic district? NO
If yes, what district? N/A
If yes, is it a contributor? N/A
Findings required? NO
Considerations required? YES
See back page of this document for findings and considerations.
Comments: The applicant is looking to construct a new second story addition to the existing
single-story residence. Due to the historic rating of the property, the applicant has
chosen to pursue feedback on the design ahead of submitting the required Planning
Application. Once application is made, the proposed project would return the
HPC for a formal recommendation
Cc: Chris and Camille Bernhoft, 131 Johnson Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Required Findings
As required by Section 29.10.09030(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 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 of harmony 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.
X 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.
March 7, 2016
Historical Preservation Committee
110 East Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Attn: Marni Moseley, Associate Planner
Dear Historical Preservation Committee,
We are writing to r equest that the Hi storical Preservation Committee
review our design proposal for a 2 nd story addition to our current home.
Due to th e growth of our family, we are hoping to add some additional
square footage to our lovel y home.
Address and Contact Info
131 Johnson Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Camille Freeman Bernhoft, 415-606-9020, cocofreem a n@ gmail.com
Chris Bernhoft, 408-623-3738, ccbvik ing @ yahoo.com
We are hoping to get on the agenda for March 23 so you m a y review
our proposed plan s. We understand the importance to keep the home
within historical standards. We ha ve enclosed 10 sets of th e proposed
plans along with photographs of our home.
Please let u s know if you require anything e l se prior to the meeting .
Thank you kindly,
Camill e and Chri s Bernhoft
RECEIVED
MAR 0 9 201 6
TOWN OF LO S GATOS
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2229 W EBSTER STREET
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Los Gatos Library : California History Center, De Anza Colle8e :
City directories (name & street index) ___ Biographical file
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Informant:
Johnson Avenue Priscilla Gatewggd
Phone: 354-7862
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Mrs. Carpenter moved into the home as a bride. source :
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A1SITE PLAN1"=10'-0"(E) 1-STORY HOUSE(PROPOSED TO 2-STORY)(E) PORCHPROJECT DATAPROJECT ADDRESS: 131 JOHNSON AVE, LOS GATOS, CAOWNER: CHRIS & CAMILLE BERNHOFTPROJECT DESCRIPTION:-5(02'(/ ( 676725< 64)7 -ADD PORCH AREA 25.9 SQ. FT.-ADDING ALL NEW 598.7 SQ. FT. 2ND STORYAPN: 532-29-011LOT SIZE: 6,750 SQ. FT.AVERAGE LOT SLOPE: LESS THAN 2%BUILDING TYPE: V-BOCCUPANCY GROUP: R-3ZONING: R-1-8ALLOWABLE FAR: 2268 SQ. FT.BUILDING AREAEXISTINGADDITIONTOTAL1ST FLR1,574.8 93.71,668.52ND FLR 0 598.7 598.7TOTAL1,574.8 692.42,267.2VICINITY MAPSHEETSSHEETOFSCALE:DATE:DRAWN:JOB:PERMIT SETCONSTRUCTION SETPRELIMINARY SETPLAN CHECK SETDESIGN REVIEW SETREVISIONSBYA R C H I T E C T CHRIS SPAULDING(510) 527-5997 FAX (510) 527-5999BERKELEY CALIFORNIA 94710801 CAMELIA STREET SUITE EDRAWINGS PREPARED BYEL/CS/DB/KDBERNHOFT3AS NOTED1-3-16LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
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