Item 2 - 57 Hernandez AvenueHPC 7-27-16
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
57 Hernandez Avenue
Requesting approval to demolish an existing pre-1941 single-family residence to construct a
new single-family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 510-41-017.
PROPERTY OWNER: Melanie Fussell
APPLICANT: Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz
FINAL ACTION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
PROPERTY DETAIL
Date structure was built: 1910
Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: None
Does property have an LHP Overlay? No
Is structure in a historic district? No
If yes, what district?
If yes, is it a contributor?
Findings required? Yes
Considerations required? No
See back page of this document for findings and considerations.
Comments: The applicant is requesting approval to demolish an existing pre-1941 single-
family residence to construct a new single-family residence. The applicant has
completed the library research and the materials are attached.
Cc: Jay Plett, 213 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Melanie Fussell, 12206 Vista Arroyo Court, Saratoga, CA 95070
Required Findings
X 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).
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.
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.
57 HERNANDEZ
REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
TO: HPC/TOWN PLANNING
·RECEIVED
JUL 1 3 2016
!OWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
WE ARE REQUESTING TO DEMOLOISH THE HOUSE SITUATED AT 57
HERNANDEZ LOS GATOS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS-
* THE HOUSE IS NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE SANBORN MAPS OR
REFERENCED TO IN ANNE BLOOM FIELDS INVENTORY.
* IT IS BELIEVED THE CURRENT STRUCTURE WAS ORIGINALLY A
CARRIAGE HOUSE EVENTUALLY CONVERTED TO A SUB-
STANDARD DWELLING.
* THE HOUSE IS UNSAFE AND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AS SUCH FOR
MULTIPLE CAUSE BY GEO DICU, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. SEE
ATIACHED EVALUATION LETTER.
* THE SIDING IS NOT ORIGINAL-ORIGINAL SIDING HAS BEEN
REMOVED OR SHINGLED OVER WITH NEWER MATERIAL,
IRREPARABLY DAMAGING ANY ORIGINAL SIDING UNDERNEATH
THAT MAY HAVE REMAINED.
* THE WINDOWS AND DOORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH
MODERN VINYL MATERIALS, WITHOUT PERMIT W/
SUBSTANDARD CONSTRUCTION.
* NO EXISTING ORIGINAL MATERIALS REMAIN ON THE EXTERIOR .
* WALLS ARE MOSTLY SINGLE WALL CONSTRUCTION WITH NO
INSULATION OR OPPORTUNITY FOR AND NO VAPOR RETARDER.
April 23, 2016
To Whom It May Concern:
SUBJECT: 57 Hernandez Avenue
Los Gatos, California
Dear Sir or Madam:
14503 BERCAW LANE
SAN JOSE, CR 95124
PHONE: (408} 496 0930
proJectsO allstructural. com
At the request of the owner I have visually inspected the dwelling located at the above
address to establish its structural conditions.
The building is a very old one with a lot of changes made in along its existence, many of
them substandard and some with life hazard.
Listed below are my findings that show the elements that are substandard , not structurally
acceptable or present life hazards. Since my inspection is only visual and non destructive
te list is not exhaustive:
• The building structure is made of light-framed walls supported on concrete slabs;
• The exterior bearing walls are built with 2x wood studs installed flat. The thickness
of the walls is only 2". The walls built in this way are structurally not acceptable.
• Many of the walls have a height of less than 6ft. with sloped uninsulated ceiling
• The exterior grade is above the finish level of the slab with no waterproofing
protection. The wood walls are probably damaged by the direct contact with the soil
moisture.
• The brick chimney is leaning outside with separation from the building .
• The skylights are incorrectly installed with defective flashing.
• The roof does not have vents and probably, the rafters are rotten .
• The roof rafters are sagging .
• There is no evidence of any lateral bracing of the walls .
• The perimeter footing are cracked and at several locations the walls are separated
from the foundation. The slab floor is uneven
• All the windows do not have flashing ;
• The windows and the doors do not have headers.
• The water, gas and electrical lines are exposed at exterior with no protection . They
can be damaged at any time generating flooding or fire.
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