Item 2 - 135 JohnsonHPC 5-11-16
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
135 Johnson Avenue (Continued from April 27, 2016 meeting)
Minor Residential Development Permit MR-16-005
Requesting approval for an addition greater than 100 square feet to an existing second story
on property zoned R-1:8. APN 532-29-010.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Lisa Niva
FINAL ACTION BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PROPERTY DETAIL
Date structure was built 1900
Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code N/A
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?
Considerations required?
See back page of this document for findings and considerations.
Comments: The applicant is proposing a second story to the rear of a structure that was built
prior to 1941. The applicant was under the impression that he was not permitted
to attend the HPC meeting and was absent for the April 27th meeting. Please see
the April 27th meeting materials for proposed application information.
Cc: Lisa Niva, 16090 Viewfield Rd, Monte Sereno, 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.