Item 5 - 16743 Shannon RoadHPC 8-24-16
Item 5
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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
16743 Shannon Road
Requesting removal of an existing pre-1941 single-family residence from the Historic
Resources Inventory to construct a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1:8.
APN APN 523-06-007.
PROPERTY OWNER: Gary and Tracy A. Jamieson
APPLICANT: Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz
FINAL ACTION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
PROPERTY DETAIL
Date structure was built: pre-1941
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
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.
TO: HPC/TOWN PLANNING
16743 SHANNON ROAD
REQUEST FOR REMOVAL FROM HISTORIC DESIGNATION
WE ARE REQUESTING REMOVAL PER THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA-
* THE STRUCTURE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DEMOLISHED AS THE
ORIGINAL SIDING HAS BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH
CURRENT MATERIALS . SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS OF SELECTIVE
DEMOLITION REVEALING PLYWOOD UNDER NEW PLASTER.
* THE STRUCTURE IS NOT FOUND ON THE SANBORN MAPS
* THE STRUCTURE IS NOT FOUND IN ANNE BLOOMFIELDS
INVENTORY.
* THE STRUCTURE AND PAST OCCUPANTS ARE NOT FOUND IN THE
TOWN'S LOCAL HISTORY FILES .
* POLK PHONE RECORDS DO NOT REFLECT AN OCCUPANT UNTIL
1956-A MICHAEL MORLEY .
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