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Item 2 - 125 Tait Avenue PREPARED BY: JOCELYN PUGA Associate Planner 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 03/22/2017 ITEM NO: 2 DATE: MARCH 15, 2017 TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM: JOEL PAULSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: PROJECT LOCATION: 125 TAIT AVENUE. PROPERTY OWNER: BRIAN AND CASEY QUIGLEY APPLICANT: JAY PLETT. REQUESTING APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SECOND STORY ADDITION AND FRONT PORCH MODIFICATIONS TO A CONTRIBUTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE ALMOND GROVE HISTORIC DISTRICT ON PROPERTY ZONED R-1D:LHP. APN 510-18-033. RECOMMENDATION: Review information and make a recommendation to the Community Development Director on the applicant’s request. BACKGROUND: A. Property Details 1. Date primary structure was built: prior to 1900 2. Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: R 3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? Yes 4. Is structure in a historic district? Yes, Almond Grove District 5. If yes, is it a contributor? Yes 6. Findings required? No 7. Considerations required? Yes B. Comments On February 22, 2017 the applicant requested a preliminary review by the Committee to receive feedback on a design for a new second story addition and front porch modifications. After receiving the Committee’s feedback, the applicant has applied for a Minor Residential PAGE 2 OF 2 SUBJECT: 125 TAIT AVENUE MARCH 15, 2017 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Sheets\2017\Tait 125_3-22-17 3/16/2017 11:11 AM BACKGROUND (Cont’d) application (MR-17-001). The applicant is requesting a recommendation to the Community Development Director for approval of the proposed project to construct a new second story addition with dormers for light and natural ventilation, and to rehabilitate the porch in a manner that is compatible with its original historic character. The minutes for the February 22, 2017 meeting are included in the March 22, 2017 agenda as Consent Item #1. DISCUSSION: A. Considerations _X_ 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. 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. B. Considerations _X_ That the work proposed is compatible with the neighborhood. Attachments: 1. Request (six pages) 2. Development Plans (six sheets) 3. Historic Preservation Committee Minutes, July 27, 2016 (three pages) 4. Historic Preservation Committee Minutes, August 24, 2016 (three pages) Distribution: Cc: Brian and Casey Quigley, 316 Nicholson Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Jay Plett, 213 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 3.5.17 RE :: 125 TAIT TO :: LOS GATOS HPC REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF PROPOSED ADDITION WE ARE RESUBMITTING PLANS FOR A SECOND STORY ADDITION WITH MODIFICATIONS AND A NEW FINDING . ·· THE HOUSE CEILING WAS ORIGINALLY FRAMED TO ACCOMMODATE A FUTURE SECOND STORY ADDITION . THIS STAIR FRAMING IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PORTION OF THE THE HOUSE WHICH WOULD SUPPORT A TWO STORY FRONT FACADE APPEARANCE IN A HISTORIC CONTEXT. ·· THE TWO SIDE DORMER RIDGES HAVE BEEN LOWERED BE- TWEEN 9 AND 12 INCHES TO MINIMIZE MASSING . ·· THE FRONT PORCH IS BEING PROPOSED TO BE RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL DESIGN. ·· THE UPPER LEVEL FRENCH DOORS HAVE BEEN REDESIGNED TO BE MORE CONSISTENT WITH THE STYLE OF THE HOUSE. ·· THE EXISTING SOUTHERN ROOF WILL BE RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE . IT IS CURRENTLY BASTARDIZED TO ACCOMMODATE EXTERNAL DUCT WORK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION .ATTA CHMENT 1 .. TOWN OF LOS GATOS 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874 SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR JULY 27, 2016 HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS , CALIFORNIA . The meeting was called to order at 4:00P.M. by Chair Bob Cowan. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Bob Cowan, Kathryn Janoff, Michael Kane , Len Pacheco, Tom O 'Donnell Members Ab sent: None Staff Present: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager Sylvie Roussel , Administrative Assistant VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS -NONE 1. Approval of Minutes • May 25,2016 • June 22 , 2016 MOTION: Len Pacheco moved to approve the minutes of May 25 , 2016 . The motion was seconded by Kathryn Janoff VOTE: Motion passes 5-0. MOTION: Michael Kane moved to approve the minutes of June 22, 2016. The motion was seconded by Tom 0 'Donnell. VOTE: Motion passes 5-0. 2. 57 Hernandez A venue 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 Zamowitz It was noted that the property was not officially on the Historic Resource Inventory. Historic Preservation Committee July 27, 2016 Page 2 of3 MOTION: Tom 0 'Donnell moved to recommend approval of the request. The motion was seconded by Kath1yn Janoff VOTE: Motion passes 4-0-1, Len Pacheco recused. 3. 125 Tait A venue Requesting approval for a new second story addition and front porch modifications to an existing single-family residence in the Almond Grove Historic District on property zoned R-lD:LHP. APN 510-18-033. PROPERTY OWNER: Brian and Casey Quigley APPLICANT: Jay Plett PROJECT PLANNER : Sally Zarnowitz MOTION: Len Pacheco moved to continue the item to the August 24, 2016 meeting. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane. VOTE: Motion passes 5-0. 4. 122 Whitney Avenue Architecture and Site Application S-16-033 Requesting approval to demolish a pre-1941 single-family residence and to construct a new single-family residence on property zoned R-1:10. APN 532-37- 023. PROPERTY OWNER: Laura and Samuel Schaevitz APPLICANT: Kohlsaat & Associates PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer The committee discussed how a lot of the original structure had been modified on the property. Len Pacheco noted that there was no significant historic value anymore. MOTION : Len Pacheco moved to approve the demolition request. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane. VOTE: Motion passes 5-0. 5. 94 Hernandez Avenue (Previous ly heard on 12117/15, 1/26/16 and 4/27116) Requesting approval for exterior modifications to a pre-1941 property on the Historic Re source Inventory zoned R-1 :8. APN 510-20-024 PROPERTY OWNER: Helen Cadiente TOWN OF LOS GATOS 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874 SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR AUGUST 24, 2016 HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 4:00P.M. by Chair Bob Cowan. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Bob Cowan, Kathryn Janoff, Michael Kane, Len Pacheco , Tom O'Donnell Members Absent: None Staff Present: Joel Paul son, Community Development Director Sally Zamowitz, Planning Manager Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Assistant VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS-NONE 1. Approval of Minutes -July 27, 2016 MOTION: Tom O'Donnell moved to approve the minutes of July 27,2016. The moti o n was seconded by Michael Kan e. VOTE: Motion passes 5-0. 2. 125 Tait Avenue Requesting approval for a remodel and construction of an approximately 70 square-foot addition at the rear of an existing single-family residence in the Almond Grove Historic Di strict on property zo ned R-1 D:LHP . APN 510-1 8-033 . PROPERTY OWNER: Brian and Casey Quigley APPLICANT: Jay Plett PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zamowitz MOTION: Michael Kane moved to approve the request with a recommendation to restore the front porch to match the historic compatibility of the di strict. The motion was seconded by Kathryn Janoff VOTE: Motion passes 5-0. Historic Preservation Committee August 24, 2016 Page 2 of3 3. 21 Oak Hill Way Building Permit 816-0157 Requesting approval for modifications to the front elevation of a pre-1941 structure on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 529-35-005. PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT: Ann Kownacki PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters MOTION: Len Pacheco moved to recommend approval of the request to the Community Development Director. The motion was seconded by Kathryn Janoff. VOTE: Motion passes 5-0. 4. 112 Los Gatos Boulevard Building Permit B 15-0874 Requesting approval for modifications to the front elevation of a structure li sted on the Historic Resources Inventory (HRI) on property z oned R-1 D. APN 532- 29-101. PROPERTY OWNER: Randolph Ditz ler APPLICANT: David P. Zicovich PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zamowitz MOTION: Len Pacheco moved to recommend approval of the request with the following modifications: the stone base should be craftsman style and wrapped around the porch; match the attic vent detail under the gable ends; and eliminate the vertical siding. The motion was seconded by Kathryn J anoff VOTE: Motion passes 5-0. 5. 16743 Shannon Road Requesting removal of an existing pre-1941 s ingle-family residence from th e Historic Resources In ventory to construct a new s ingle-famil y residence on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 523 -06-007. PROPERTY OWNER: Gary and Tracy A. Jamieson APPLICANT: Jay Plett PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zamowitz MOTION: Kathryn Janoff moved to approve the removal of the s ingle-family residence from the Historic Resources Inventory with the recommendation that any modifica.tions to the property stay compatible with the s urrounding neighborhood. The motion was seconded by Tom O 'Donnell.