Item 6 - CLG Reports for FY16-17Certified Local Government Program -- 2016-2017 Annual Report
(Reporting period is from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017)
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Name of CLG
Town of Los Gatos
Report Prepared by: Sally Zarnowitz Date of commission/board review: October 2016-September 2017
Minimum Requirements for Certification
I. Enforce Appropriate State or Local Legislation for the Designation and Protection of Historic Properties.
A. Preservation Laws
1.What amendments or revisions, if any, are you considering to the certified ordinance? Please forward drafts or proposals.
REMINDER: Pursuant to the CLG Agreement, OHP must have the opportunity to review and comment on ordinance
changes prior to adoption. Changes that do not meet the CLG requirements could affect certification status.
None
2.Provide an electronic link to your ordinance or appropriate section(s) of the municipal/zoning code.
https://www.municode.com/library/ca/los_gatos/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH29ZORE_ARTVIIIOVZOHIPR
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MEETING DATE: 12/13/17 ITEM NO. 6
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B. New Local Landmark Designations (Comprehensive list of properties/districts designated under local ordinance, HPOZ,
etc.)
1. During the reporting period, October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017, what properties/districts have been locally
designated?
REMINDER: Pursuant to California Government Code § 27288.2, “the county recorder shall record a certified resolution establishing
an historical resources designation issued by the State Historical Resources Commission or a local agency, or unit thereof.”
2. What properties/districts have been de-designated this past year? For districts, include the total number of resource
contributors.
Property Name/Address Date Removed
441 University Avenue 11/9/2016
17250 Pine Avenue 12/14/2016
15820 Shady Lane 1/25/2017
16707 Shannon Road 3/22/2017
76 Alpine Avenue 5/24/2017
231 University Avenue 5/24/2017
Property Name/Address Date Designated If a district, number of
contributors
Date Recorded by County
Recorder
Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here.
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C. Historic Preservation Element/Plan
1. Do you address historic preservation in your general plan? ☐ No
☐ Yes, in a separate historic preservation element. ☒ Yes, it is included in another element.
Provide an electronic link to the historic preservation section(s) of the General Plan.
http://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1725
2. Have you made any updates to your historic preservation plan or historic preservation element in your community’s
general plan? ☐ Yes ☒ No If you have, provide an electronic link. Type here.
3. When will your next General Plan update occur? 2020
D. Review Responsibilities
1. Who takes responsibility for design review or Certificates of Appropriateness?
☐ All projects subject to design review go the commission.
☒ Some projects are reviewed at the staff level without commission review. What is the threshold between staff-only
review and full-commission review? Properties with local, state, or federal designations, including contributors
to historic districts, are reviewed by the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC). Pre-1941 structures are
reviewed by the HPC when demolition or substantial exterior alteration is proposed.
2. California Environmental Quality Act
• What is the role of the staff and commission in providing input to CEQA documents prepared for or by the local
government? Staff refers and HPC reviews proposed demolition and/or potentially adverse alterations
to designated and pre-1941 structures, to inform preparation of CEQA documents by consultants.
Staff provides input to CEQA consultants.
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What is the role of the staff and commission in reviewing CEQA documents for projects that are proposed within the
jurisdiction of the local government? Staff reviews CEQA documents, and forwards to HPC for review
when applicaple.
3. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• What is the role of the staff and commission in providing input to Section 106 documents prepared for or by; the local
government? Staff would provide input and forward to HPC to provide input to Town officials when
applicable.
• What is the role of the staff and commission in reviewing Section 106 documents for projects that are proposed within
the jurisdiction of the local government? HPC would provide input to Town officials when applicable.
II. Establish an Adequate and Qualified Historic Preservation Review Commission by State or Local Legislation.
A. Commission Membership
Attach resumes and Statement of Qualifications forms for all members.
Name Professional Discipline Date Appointed Date Term Ends Email Address
Robert Cowan Retired Community
Development Director
September 2014 December 2018 rscowan@comcast.net
Leonard Pacheco Retired Design
Professional
August 2001 December 2019 Leopac95030@gmail.com
Nancy Derham Retired Speech Pathologist January 2017 December 2020 nrderham@verizon.net
Thomas O’Donnell Land Use Attorney
Planning Commissioner
October 2012 December 2017 todonnell2@gmail.com
Matthew Hudes US Managing Principal January 2017 December 2017 mhudes@comcast.net
Kathryn Janoff Program Manager November 2010 December 2016 janofffamily@gmail.com
D. Michael Kane Financial Investments
Planning Commissione
January 2015 December 2016 dmichaelkane@aol.com
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1. If you do not have two qualified professionals on your commission, explain why the professional qualifications not been met
and how professional expertise is otherwise being provided. N/A
2. If all positions are not currently filled, why is there a vacancy, and when will the position will be filled? N/A
B. Staff to the Commission/CLG staff
1. Is the staff to your commission the same as your CLG coordinator? ☒ Yes ☐ No
2. If the position(s) is not currently filled, why is there a vacancy? N/A
Attach resumes and Statement of Qualifications forms for staff.
C. Attendance Record
Please complete attendance chart for each commissioner and staff member. Commissions are required to meet four times a
year, at a minimum. Please see attached attendance chart for regular and special meeting attendance
D. Training Received
Indicate what training each commissioner and staff member has received. Remember it is a CLG requirement is that all
commissioners and staff to the commission attend at least one training program relevant to your commission each year. It is
up to the CLG to determine the relevancy of the training.
Commissioner/Staff
Name
Training Title & Description
(including method
presentation, e.g., webinar,
workshop)
Duration of Training Training Provider Date
Name/Title Discipline Dept. Affiliation Email Address
Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED
AP, Planning Manager
Architecture, Historic
Architecture
Community Development
Department (CDD)
szarnowitz@losgatosca.gov
Joel Paulson, AICP, Director Planning CDD jpaulson@losgatosca.gov
Sean Mullin, AICP,
Associate Planner
Masters in Urban Planning CDD smullin@losgatosca.gov
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Sally Zarnowitz California Preservation
Conference
4 days California Preservation
Foundation
5/10-13, 2017
Sally Zarnowitz CLG Workshop 1 day CA State Office of
Historic Presevation
3/24/17
Sean Mullin Historic Preservation: New
Frontiers for Local Planning
1 day APA California 10/22/16
Sean Mullin Innovative Historic Resource
Survey Tools and Techniques
1 day California Presevation
Foundation
7/19/17
Sean Mullin CLG Workshop 1 day CA State Office of
Historic Presevation
3/24/17
Leonard Pacheco CLG Workshop 1 day CA State Office of
Historic Presevation
3/24/17
Nancy Derham CLG Workshop 1 day CA State Office of
Historic Presevation
3/24/17
III. Maintain a System for the Survey and Inventory of Properties that Furthers the Purposes of the National Historic
Preservation Act
A. Historical Contexts: initiated, researched, or developed in the reporting year (excluding those funded by OHP)
NOTE: California CLG procedures require CLGs to submit survey results, including historic contexts, to OHP. If you have not
done so, submit a copy (PDF or link if available online) with this report.
Context Name Description How it is Being Used Date Submitted to
OHP
N/A Type here. Type here. Type here.
B. New Surveys or Survey Updates (excluding those funded by OHP)
NOTE: The evaluation of a single property is not a survey. Also, material changes to a property that is included in a survey,
is not a change to the survey and should not be reported here.
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How are you using the survey data? N/A
C. Corrections or changes to Historic Property Inventory
Property
Name/Address
Additions/Deletions to
Inventory
Status Code Change
From _ To_
Reason Date of Change
Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here.
IV. Provide for Adequate Public Participation in the Local Historic Preservation Program
A. Public Education
What public outreach, training, or publications programs has the CLG undertaken? How were the commissioners and staff
involved? Please provide copy of (or an electronic link) to all publications or other products not previously provided to OHP.
Item or Event Description Date
Town of Los Gatos website
Town history:
http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.aspx?NID=1822
Historic Preservation:
http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.aspx?NID=190
On-going
Survey Area Context
Based-
yes/no
Level:
Reconnaissance
or Intensive
Acreage # of
Properties
Surveyed
Date
Completed
Date
Submitted to
OHP
N/A
Type
here.
Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here.
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Item or Event Description Date
Hooked on Los Gatos The Los Gatos Library and History Museum of Los Gatos
maintain a web-site that provides digitized images of over 5,000
photographs, maps, death records, minutes, letters,
advertisements, postcards and family archives.
http://www.historylosgatos.org/cdm/
On-going
V. National Park Service Baseline Questionnaire for new CLGs (certified after September 30, 2016).
• NOTE: OHP will forward this information to the NPS on your behalf. Guidance for completing the Baseline Questionnaire is
located at http://www.nps.gov/clg/2015CLG_GPRA/FY2013_BaselineQuestionnaireGuidance-May2015.docx.
A. CLG Inventory Program
1. What is the net cumulative number of historic properties in your inventory at the time of your certification? This is the
total number of historic properties and contributors to districts (or your best estimate of the number) in your
inventory from all programs, local, state, and Federal. Type here.
Program Area Number of Properties
Type here.
Type here.
B. Local Register (i.e., Local Landmarks and Historic Districts) Program
1. As of September 30, 2016, did your local government have a local register program to create local landmarks/local
historic districts (or a similar list of designations created by local law? ☐ Yes ☐ No
2. If the answer is yes, what is the net cumulative number (or your best estimate of the number) of historic properties (i.e.,
contributing properties) locally registered/designated as of September 30, 2016.? Type here.
C. Local Tax Incentives Program
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1. As of September 30, 2016, did your local government have a local historic preservation tax incentives program (e.g. Mills
Act)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
2. If the answer is yes, what is the cumulative number (or your best estimate of the number) of historic properties whose
owners have taken advantage of those incentives as of September 30, 2016? Type here.
D. Local “Bricks and Mortar” Grants/Loans Program
1. As of September 30, 2016 did your local government have a locally-funded, historic preservation grants/loan program for
rehabilitating/restoring historic properties? Type here.
2. If the answer is yes, what is the cumulative number (or your best estimate of the number) of historic properties assisted by
these grants or loans as of September 30, 2016? Type here.
E. Local Design Review/Regulatory Program
1. As of September 30, 2016, did your local government have a historic preservation regulatory law(s) (e.g., an ordinance
requiring Commission/staff review of 1) local government undertakings and/or 2) changes to or impacts on properties with
a historic district? ☐ Yes ☒ No
2. If the answer is yes, what is the cumulative number (or your best estimate of the number) of historic properties that your
local government has reviewed under that process as of September 30, 2016? Type here.
F. Local Property Acquisition Program
1. As of September 30, 2016, did your local government by purchase, donation, condemnation, or other means help to
acquire or acquire itself some degree of title (e.g., fee simple interest or an easement) in historic properties?
☐Yes ☒No
2. If the answer is yes, what is the cumulative number (or your best estimate of the number) of historic properties with a
property interest acquisition assisted or carried out by your local government as of September 30, 2015?
Type here.
VI. Additional Information for National Park Service Annual Products Report for CLGs (certified before October 1, 2016)
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NOTE: OHP will forward this information to NPS on your behalf. Please read “Guidance for completing the Annual Products
Report for CLGs” located http://www.nps.gov/clg/2015CLG_GPRA/FY2014_AnnualReportGuidance-May2015.docx.
A. CLG Inventory Program
During the reporting period (October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017) how many historic properties did your local government
add to the CLG inventory? This is the total number of historic properties and contributors to districts (or your best estimate of
the number) added to your inventory from all programs, local, state, and Federal, during the reporting year. These might
include National Register, California Register, California Historic Landmarks, locally funded surveys, CLG surveys, and local
designations.
Program area Number of Properties added
Type here.
Type here.
B. Local Register (i.e., Local Landmarks and Historic Districts) Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017) did you have a local register program to create
local landmarks and/or local districts (or a similar list of designations) created by local law? ☐Yes ☐ No
2. If the answer is yes, then how many properties have been added to your register or designated from October 1, 2016
to September 30, 2017?
C. Local Tax Incentives Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017) did you have a Local Tax Incentives Program, such
as the Mills Act? ☐ Yes ☐ No
2. If the answer is yes, how many properties have been added to this program from October 1, 2016 to September 30,
2017?
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Name of Program Number of Properties Added During
2016-2017
Total Number of Properties Benefiting
From Program
Type here.
Type here.
D. Local “bricks and mortar” grants/loan program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017) did you have a local government historic
preservation grant and/or loan program for rehabilitating/restoring historic properties? ☐Yes ☒No
2. If the answer is yes, then how many properties have been assisted under the program(s) from October 1, 2016 to
September 30, 2017? Type here.
Name of Program Number of Properties that have Benefited
Type here. Type here.
E. Design Review/Local Regulatory Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017) did your local government have a historic
preservation regulatory law(s) (e.g., an ordinance) authorizing Commission and/or staff review of local government
projects or impacts on historic properties? ☐ Yes ☒ No
2. If the answer is yes, how many historic properties did your local government review for compliance with your local
government’s historic preservation regulatory law(s) from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017? Type here.
F. Local Property Acquisition Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017) did you have a local program to acquire (or help to
acquire) historic properties in whole or in part through purchase, donation, or other means? ☐Yes ☒ No
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2. If the answer is yes, then how many properties have been assisted under the program(s) from October 1, 2016 to
September 30, 2017? Type here.
Name of Program Number of Properties that have Benefited
Type here. Type here.
VII. In addition to the minimum CLG requirements, OHP is interested in a Summary of Local Preservation Programs
A. What are your most critical preservation planning issues? Preservation and rehabilitation of historic structures,
particularly pre-1941 residences.
B. What is the single accomplishment of your local government this year that has done the most to further preservation in
your community? Providing useful direction regarding rehabilitation of historic strcutures.
C. What recognition are you providing for successful preservation projects or programs? None at this time.
D. How did you meet or not meet the goals identified in your annual report for last year? 2016-17 Goal 1: Contributing
Structures, Design Guidelines, Demolition Criteria, Attic Definition/Policy, and Height Exceptions (Not
completed / Council did not prioritize for FY 2017-18). 2016-17 Goal 2: Update “How to Research the History of
a House in Los Gatos” Community Development Department handout (Completed).
E. What are your local historic preservation goals for 2017-2018? 2017-18 Goal 1: Contributing Structures, Demolition
Criteria, Attic Definition/Policy, and Height Exceptions. 2017-18 Goal 2: Consider review of Los Gatos
Preservation/Rehabilitation Guidelines
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F. So that we may better serve you in the future, are there specific areas and/or issues with which you could use technical
assistance from OHP? Type here.
G. In what subject areas would you like to see training provided by the OHP? How would you like to see the training
delivered (workshops, online, technical assistance bulletins, etc.)?
Training Needed or Desired Desired Delivery Format
Type here.
Type here.
H. Would you be willing to host a training working workshop in cooperation with OHP? ☐Yes ☐ No
G. Is there anything else you would like to share with OHP?
XII Attachments
☒Resumes and Statement of Qualifications forms for all commission members/alternatives and staff
☒Minutes from commission meetings
☐Drafts of proposed changes to the ordinance
☐Drafts of proposed changes to the General Plan
☐Public outreach publications
Email to Lucinda.Woodward@parks.ca.gov
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Statement of Qualifications
for
Certified Local Governments Commissioners
Local Government Town of Los Gatos
Name of Commissioner Robert (Bob) Cowan
Date of Appointment: January 1, 2004 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2018
Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific
professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of
five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or
knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay
members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or
knowledge in historic preservation.
At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among
professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning,
pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation,
conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning,
American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such
professionals are available in the community.
Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation?
__X__Yes ____No
Summarize you qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate
licenses or certificates.
Town of Los Gatos Community Services Commission 1978-1984
Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee, 1984-1991, 2004 to present
Director of Community Development, City of Cupertino, 1985-1999
72 year resident of the Town of Los Gatos (owns pre-1900 home in the Almond Grove
Historic District)
Statement of Qualifications
for
Certified Local Governments Commissioners
Local Government Town of Los Gatos
Name of Commissioner Kathryn Janoff
Date of Appointment: November 2010 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2016
Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific
professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of
five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or
knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay
members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or
knowledge in historic preservation.
At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among
professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning,
pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation,
conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning,
American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such
professionals are available in the community.
Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation?
____Yes X No
Summarize qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses
or certificates.
Volunteer, Museums of Los Gatos, 2009 to present
Chair and lead history researcher, Los Gatos Historic Homes Tour, 2010
Lead history researcher, Los Gatos Historic Homes Tour, 2011 to present
Chair, Historic Preservation Committee January 2013 to March 2014
12 year resident of the Town of Los Gatos
Statement of Qualifications
for
Certified Local Governments Commissioners
Local Government Town of Los Gatos
Name of Commissioner Leonard (Len) Pacheco
Date of Appointment: January 1, 2008 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2019
Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific
professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of
five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or
knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay
members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or
knowledge in historic preservation.
At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among
professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning,
pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation,
conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning,
American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such
professionals are available in the community.
Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation?
__X__Yes ____No
Summarize you qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate
licenses or certificates.
35 years experience in architecture and design
Design coordinator for historic renovation of County Courthouse, San Jose, CA
Design consultant for Superior Court of CA, Santa Clara County
Town of Los Gatos Planning Commission 1994-2001
Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee 1991-1993
Chair, Historic Preservation Committee – March 2014 to present
45 year resident of the Town of Los Gatos
Statement of Qualifications
for
Certified Local Governments Commissioners
Local Government: Town of Los Gatos
Name of Commissioner: Matthew Hudes
Date of Appointment: January 2017 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2017
Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific
professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of
five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or
knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay
members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or
knowledge in historic preservation.
At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among
professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning,
pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation,
conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning,
American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such
professionals are available in the community.
Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation?
____Yes X No
Summarize you qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate
licenses or certificates.
Town of Los Gatos Planning Commission, 2016 to present
Historic Preservation Member 2017 to present
26 year resident of the Town of Los Gatos
Statement of Qualifications
for
Certified Local Governments Commissioners
Local Government: Town of Los Gatos
Name of Commissioner: Thomas (Tom) O’Donnell
Date of Appointment: September 2012 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2017
Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific
professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of
five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or
knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay
members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or
knowledge in historic preservation.
At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among
professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning,
pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation,
conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning,
American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such
professionals are available in the community.
Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation?
____Yes X No
Summarize you qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate
licenses or certificates.
Town of Los Gatos Planning Commission, 2004 to present
Historic Preservation Member 2012 to present
42 year resident of the Town of Los Gatos
Statement of Qualifications
for
Certified Local Governments Commissioners
Local Government: Town of Los Gatos
Name of Commissioner: Nancy Derham
Date of Appointment: January 2017 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2020
Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific
professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of
five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or
knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay
members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or
knowledge in historic preservation.
At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among
professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning,
pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation,
conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning,
American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such
professionals are available in the community.
Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation?
____Yes X No
Summarize you qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate
licenses or certificates.
Historic Preservation Member 2017 to present
44 year resident of the Town of Los Gatos
Statement of Qualifications
for
Certified Local Governments Staff
Local Government Town of Los Gatos
Name of Staff Member Joel Paulson, AICP, Community Development Director
Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific
professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of
five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or
knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay
members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or
knowledge in historic preservation.
At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among
professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning,
pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation,
conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning,
American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such
professionals are available in the community.
Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation?
__X__Yes ____No
Architectural History
Summarize you qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate
licenses or certificates.
BS, Natural Resource Planning, Humboldt State University, 1997
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Professional Planner, 2000 to present
Statement of Qualifications
for
Certified Local Governments Staff
Local Government Town of Los Gatos
Name of Staff Member Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED AP, Planning Manager
Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific
professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of
five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or
knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay
members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or
knowledge in historic preservation.
At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among
professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning,
pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation,
conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning,
American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such
professionals are available in the community.
Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation?
__X__Yes ____No
Architectural History
Architecture
Historic Architecture
Summarize you qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate
licenses or certificates.
BA, History, University of California Berkeley, 1981
MArch, Architecture, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, 1986
Architect, California License No. C 23136
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Professional Architect 1986 - 1999
Professional City Planner 1999 - Present
Statement of Qualifications
for
Certified Local Governments Staff
Local Government: Town of Los Gatos
Name of Staff Member: Sean Mullin, AICP, Associate Planner
Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific
professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of
five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or
knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay
members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or
knowledge in historic preservation.
At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among
professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning,
pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation,
conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning,
American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such
professionals are available in the community.
Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation?
__X__Yes ____No
Planning
Summarize you qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate
licenses or certificates.
BA, Geography, University of California at Santa Barbara
Masters, Urban Planning, San Jose State University, 2014
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Professional Planner, 2013 to present
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874
SUMMARY MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR NOVEMBER 9, 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 Paulson, Community Development Director
Sally Zamowitz, Planning Manager
Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Assistant
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS-NONE
1. Approval ofMinutes-September 28 , 2016
MOTION: Len Pacheco moved to approve the minutes of September 28,2016. The motion
was seconded by Kathryn Janoff
VOTE: Motion passes 5-0.
2. 441 University Avenue
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for property zoned R-ID. APN 529-07-034.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Carol Musser
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
MOTION: Len Pacheco moved to approve the request to remove 441 University from the
Historic Resources Inventory. The motion was seconded by Michael Kane.
VOTE: Motion passes 4-1, Kathryn Janoff-nay.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. 2017 Historic Preservation Committee Meeting Schedule
The committee reviewed the schedule.
Historic Preservation Committee
November 9, 2016
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Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:39p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 25 ,
2016 at 4:00p.m.
Prepared by: Sylvie Roussel , Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
oel Paulson, AICP
Community Development Director
Bob Cowan
Chair
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6874
SUMMARY MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR DECEMBER 14, 2016 HELD IN
THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS , ll 0 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 Paulson, Community Development Director
Sally Zamowitz , Planning Manager
Sylvie Roussel , Administrative Assistant
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS-NONE
1. Approval of Minutes -November 9, 2016
MOTION: Len Pacheco moved to approve the minutes ofNovember 9, 2016 . The motion
was seconded by Tom O 'Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passes 5-0.
2. 17250 Pine Avenue
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for property zoned R-1 :20. APN 529-21-044.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Alberto Way Holdings, LLC
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
MOTION: L en Pacheco moved to approve the request to remove 17250 Pine Avenue from
the Historic Resources Inventory. The motion was seconded by Mi chael Kane.
VOTE: Motion passes 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. Election of the Chair and Vice Chair
Item will be heard at the next regular meeting.
Historic Preservation Committee
December 14,2016
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Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:23p.m . The next .regular meeting is scheduled for January 25,
2016 at 4:00p.m.
Prepared by: Sylvie Roussel , Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
%-=Jl/J Joel Paulson, AICP
Community Development Director
Robert Cowan
Chair
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 25, 2017
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
January 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Robert Cowan, Committee Member Nancy Derham, Committee Member
Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Tom O’Donnell, Committee Member Len Pacheco
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 - December 14, 2016
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Tom O’Donnell to approve the adoption
of the Consent Items. Seconded by Committee Member Len Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 15820 Shady Lane
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 primary structure from the Historic
Resources Inventory on property zoned HR-1. APN 527-04-008.
PROPERTY OWNER: Danielle Rossi
APPLICANT: Gary Kohlsaat
PROJECT PLANNER: Levi Hill
Opened and Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Tom O’Donnell to remove 15820 Shady
Lane from the Historic Resources Inventory. Seconded by Committee
Member Len Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. Review Certified Local Government Program Annual Reports
a. 2013-14 FY CLG Annual Report
b. 2014-15 FY CLG Annual Report
c. 2015-16 FY CLG Annual Report
Committee members discussed the matter.
4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION: Motion by Chair Robert Cowan to nominate Committee Member
Pacheco as Chair. Seconded by Committee Member Tom O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to nominate Committee
Member Derham as Vice Chair. Seconded by Committee Member Tom
O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PREPARED BY:
_____________________________ _____________________________
/s/ Joel Paulson /s/ Sylvie Roussel
Community Development Director Administrative Assistant
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
The Historic Preservation Committee ofthe Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
February 22, 2017 at 4:00p.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 4:00P.M.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes-January 25, 2017
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Tom O'Donnell to approve the Consent
Items. Seconded by Committee Member Robert Cowan.
VOTE : Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 50 University Avenue, Suite 260
Requesting approval for exterior modifications (awnings) to a historic commercial
building (former California Cafe space) on property zoned C-2:LHP:PD. APN 529-02--044.
PROPERTY OWNER : Sri Old Town LLC
APPLICANT: Tecta Associates
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
Opened and closed Public Comment .
Committee Members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Tom O'Donnell to approve the request
as proposed . Seconded by Vice Chair Nancy Derham.
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VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
3. 45 Broadway
Requesting approval for a minor exterior change to a contributing single-family
residence in the Broadway Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP .
APN 510-45-057.
PROPERTY OWNER : Lori Baker
APPLICANT: Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER : Sally Zarnowitz
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee Members d iscussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Tom O'Donnell to approve the request
as proposed . Seconded by Committee Member Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUS I NESS
4. 125 Ta it Avenue
Requesting preliminary review for minor development on a single-family residence in
the Almond Grove Historic District for property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-18-033 .
PROPERTY OWNER : Brian and Casey Quigley
APPLICANT : Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee Members discussed the matter.
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March 16, 2017
5 . 231 University Avenue
Requesting preliminary review for a proposal to demolish a contributing single-family
residence to construct 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: Jocelyn Puga
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee Members discussed the matter.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Heard out of Order)
Angelia Doerner
-Expressed opposition to the proposed project at 201-225 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road . One side
of the project shares a property line with the Almond Grove District and the Historic
Preservation Committee should be concerned with this project moving forward .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5 :44p.m .
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Community Development Director
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
March 22, 2017
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
March 22, 2017 at 4:00 p.m .
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Leonard Pacheco, Vice Chair Nancy Derham, Committee Member Robert Cowan ,
Committee Member Matthew Hudes
Absent: Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell
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 -February 22, 2017
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Matthew Hudes to approve the consent
calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Robert Cowan.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 125 Tait Avenue
Minor Residential Development Application MR17-001
Requesting approval to construct a new second story addition and front porch
modifications to a contributing s!ngle-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: Jocelyn Puga
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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MARCH 22, 2017
MOTION : Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to recommend approval
of the application . Seconded by Committee Member Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
3. 16707 Shannon Road
Building Permit 817 -0039
Requesting a determination that a primary structure constructed prior to 1941 ha s no
historic significance or architectural merit. APN 529-04-072.
PROPERTY OWNER : Ted Moorhead
APPLICANT : Jim Morelan
PROJECT PLANNER : Sally Zarnowitz
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discus sed the matter.
MOTION : Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to determine that the
primary structure located at 16707 Shannon Road ha s no historic
significance or arch itectural merit. Seconded by Committee Member
Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUS INESS
4 . 231 University Avenue
Reque sting preliminary review for a proposal to demolish a contributing singl e-family
re sidence in the University-Edelen Historic Di strict on property zon ed R-lD:LHP . APN
529-04-072 .
PROPERTY OWNER : Glenn and Joan Cro ss
APPLICANT : Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER : Joc elyn Pu g a
Opened and clo se d Public Comment.
Committee members discu ss ed the matter.
ADJOURNMEN T
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The meeting adjourned at 5 :25 p .m .
Community Development Director
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY24,2017
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-lD:LHP. APN 529-03-008.
PROPERTY OWNER : Larry Vertin
APPLICANT: Kohlsaat & Associates, Inc.
PROJECT PLANNER : Jocelyn Puga
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee Members discussed the matter.
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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 p assed 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 Rl-D . APN 529-06-066.
PROPERTY OWNER: Timothy Canepa and Cynthia Beverage
APPLICANT : Bess Wiersema
PROJECT PLANNER : Jocelyn Puga
Opened and closed Publ ic 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 Un i versity 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-lD :LHP . APN 529-04-072 .
PROPERTY OWNER: Glenn and Joan Cross
APPLICANT: Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER : Sean Mullin
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee Members discussed the matter.
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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:
VOTE:
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 sat isfaction of Town staff.
Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell.
Motion passed unanimously.
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OTHER BUS INESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p .m.
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Sally Zarnowitz
Planning Manager
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 28, 2017
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
June 28, 2017 at 4:00 p .m .
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chair Nancy Derham, Committee Member Robert Cowan, Committee Member
Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell
Absent: Chair Leonard Pacheco
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-May 24, 2017
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to approve the consent
calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3 . 198 Broadway (HEARD OF OUT OF ORDER)
Requesting approval of an application for a minor residential development for an
addition greater than 100 square feet to an existing second story to a single-family
home in the Broadway District on property zoned HR-S:LHP. APN 510-43-001 .
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Matthew and Heidi Bigge
PROJECT PLANNER : Sean Mullin
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Commissioners discussed the matter.
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JUNE 28, 2017
MOTION:
VOTE:
Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to recommend approval
of the request. Seconded by Committee Member Matthew Hudes.
Motion passed unanimously.
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-lD:LHP. APN 529-03-008.
PROPERTY OWNER: Larry Vertin
APPLICANT: Kohlsaat & Associates, Inc.
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga
Continued from 5/24/2017
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Commissioners discussed the matter.
MOTION:
VOTE:
OTHER BUSINESS
None .
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to approve Plan B of the
request. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell.
Motion passed 3-1-1, Committee Member Matthew Hudes -nay and
Chair Leonard Pacheco absent.
The meeting adjourned at 4 :34 p .m .
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Sally Zarnowtiz
Planning Manager
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY26,2017
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
July 26, 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-June 28, 2017
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Matthew Hudes to approve the consent
calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Chair Leonard Pacheco abstain.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 430 Los Gatos Boulevard
Minor Residential Development Application MR-17-008
Requesting a recommendation for a minor development on a pre-1941 single-family
residence on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 532-07-061.
PROPERTY OWNER: Kelly and Kyle Petrich
APPLICANT: Clayton Nelson
PROJECT PLANNER : Azhar Khan
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Commissioners discussed the matter.
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MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell to continue this
matter to August 23, 2017. Seconded by Vice Chair Nancy Derham.
VOTE : Motion passed unanimously.
3 . 55 Rogers Street
Architecture and Site Application S-17-008
Requesting approval to demolish a pre-1941 single-family residence on property zoned
R-1:20. APN 529-33-003 .
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Tri Ton
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Commissioners discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Leonard Pacheco to approve the request . Seconded by
Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
4. 223 Massol Avenue
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory and a recommendation for a minor residential development on a non-
contributing single -family home in the Almond Grove Historic District on property zoned
Rl-D:LHP . APN 510-16-020.
PROPERTY OWNER: Vladimir Kanevsky
APPLICANT: Sandra Paim
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Commissioners discussed the matter.
MOTION:
VOTE:
Motion by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell to deny the request
to the remove 223 Massol Avenue from the Historic Resources Inventory
and continue the discussion of the minor residential development to
August 23, 2017. Seconded by Committee Member Matthew Hudes.
Motion passed 4-0-1, Committee Member Robert Cowan recused.
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OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sally Za rnowitz
Planning Manage r
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2017
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
August 23, 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 -July 26, 2017
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell to approve the
Minutes of July 26, 2017 . Seconded by Committee Member Robert
Cowan.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
2. 430 Los Gatos Boulevard
Minor Residential Development Application MR-17-008
Requesting a recommendation for a second story addition on a pre-1941 single-family
residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 532-07-061.
PROPERTY OWNER: Kelly and Kyle Petrich
APPLICANT : Clayton Nelson
PROJECT PLANNER : Azhar Khan
Continued from 7 /26/2017
The Applicant has withdrawn their application.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. 223 Masso! Avenue
Requesting a recommendation for a minor residential development in a Historic District on a
non-contributing single-family home on property zoned Rl-D :LHP. APN 510-16-020.
PROPERTY OWNER: Vladimir Kanevsky
APPLICANT: Sandra Paim
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Continued from 7 /26/2017
Committee Member Robert Cowan recused himself.
Committee members discussed the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeti ng adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Sally Zarnowitz
Planning Manager
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