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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 06/28/2017 ITEM NO: 1
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 24, 2017
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
May 24, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Leonard Pacheco, Vice Chair Nancy Derham, Committee Member Robert Cowan,
Committee Member Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell
Absent: None
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 P.M.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – March 22, 2017
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to approve the
consent calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Robert Cowan.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Committee Member Matthew Hudes not present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 115 University Avenue
Requesting approval of an application for a minor residential development in a historic
district for an exterior modification to a contributing single-family home in the
University-Edelen District on property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 529-03-008.
PROPERTY OWNER: Larry Vertin
APPLICANT: Kohlsaat & Associates, Inc.
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
Opened and closed Public Comment.
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Committee Members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Leonard Pacheco to continue this matter to the June 28,
2017 Historic Preservation Committee Meeting. Seconded by Committee
Member Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
3. 418 University Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-17-018
Requesting a recommendation of a project for construction of a new second-story
addition on a pre-1941 residence on property zoned R1-D. APN 529-06-066.
PROPERTY OWNER: Timothy Canepa and Cynthia Beverage
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee Members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to recommend
approval with the following recommendations: new siding elements
should match the existing siding in a horizontal manner and the applicant
may choose to modify the rear sliding doors to match the window details
elsewhere on the home. Seconded by Committee Member Matthew
Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
4. 231 University Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-17-019
Requesting approval for demolition of a contributing single-family residence and
construction of a new single-family residence in the University-Edelen Historic District
on property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 529-04-072.
PROPERTY OWNER: Glenn and Joan Cross
APPLICANT: Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Opened and closed Public Comment.
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Committee Members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to recommend approval
of the request as proposed. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas
O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
5. 76 Alpine Avenue
Requesting a determination regarding the historic significance or architectural merit of a
primary structure constructed prior to 1941. APN 529-37-008.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Sal and Jane Brogna
APPLICANT: Tobin Dougherty Architects
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee Members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Leonard Pacheco to determine that the recent additions
have compromised the integrity of the primary structure located at 76
Alpine Avenue such that the structure no longer has historic significance
or architectural merit. Seconded by Committee Member Robert Cowan.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-1, Committee Member Matthew Hudes – nay.
6. 15996 Linda Avenue
Requesting approval for replacement in kind of non-repairable exterior wall covering on
a primary structure constructed prior to 1941. APN 523-25-048 .
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Carlos Marron
PROJECT PLANNER: Levi Hill
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee Members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to approve the request
with the recommendation of keeping the new material consistent in
thickness with the current material to the satisfaction of Town staff.
Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell.
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VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Prepared by
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Sally Zarnowitz Sylvie Roussel
Planning Manager Administrative Technician