Item 6 - 236 Edelen
PREPARED BY: SEAN MULLIN, AICP
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: 02/28/2018 ITEM NO: 6
DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2018 TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM: JOEL PAULSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION S-18-012. PROJECT LOCATION:
236 EDELEN AVENUE. PROPERTY OWNERS: FARZAD TAJIK AND SALOMEH ZOHOURI. APPLICANT: JAY PLETT. REQUESTING A RECOMMENDATION ON AN APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, INCLUDING TECHNICAL DEMOLITION, IN AN HISTORIC DISTRICT ON PROPERTY ZONED R-1D:LHP. APN 529-05-009.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the proposed project, make the considerations for design review for the proposal, and
forward a recommendation to the deciding body.
BACKGROUND:
A. Property Details
1. Assessor’s estimated construction date: 1912
2. Preliminary Historic Status Code: None
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? Yes
4. Is structure in a historic district? Yes, University-Edelen
5. If yes, is it a contributor? No
6. Findings required? As required by Town Code
7. Considerations required? Yes
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BACKGROUND (cont’d):
B. Comments
On December 13, 2017, the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) conducted a
preliminary review of a proposal to construct a new porch and revise the size and
location of windows on the residence. At this meeting, the Committee discussed the
matter and expressed their support for the project. The Committee also noted that
because of its poor condition, the existing siding may have to be replaced in kind and
that the level of proposed demolition is required for rehabilitation of the residence and
the proposed project.
An Architecture and Site Application (S-18-012) is in review for the proposal, submitted
on February 13, 2018. An Architecture and Site Application is required because the
proposed construction would result in a technical demolition of the residence.
Consistent with Town Code Section 29.10.09030(c) Demolition of historic structures, a
(technical) demolition permit for a historic structure may be approved by the deciding
body if the structure is determined not to have any special historical, architectural or
aesthetic interest or value; or if the HPC makes the considerations that 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.
The applicant has revised the project plans to include replacement of the existing lap
siding on portions of the sides and the front of the residence. The new siding would
match the existing to maintain the aesthetics of the residence. The previous plans
included replacement of an existing window on the right side of the front elevation,
which would match the design and size of the existing window. The applicant now
proposes to increase the size of the new window slightly to match the new window on
the left side of the front elevation. The plans indicate that the design would be
consistent to the existing window.
DISCUSSION:
A. Required 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:
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DISCUSSION (cont’d):
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. Town Policy
_X_ That the work proposed is compatible with the neighborhood.
Attachments:
1. Historic Inventory Survey ownership/occupant records (one page)
2. Letter speaking on porch alterations (one page)
3. Previously reviewed Development Plans (one page)
4. 4.11 Noncontributing Structures, Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines
(two pages)
5. Development Plans (one page)
Distribution:
Cc: Jay Plett, Architect, 213 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
236 c.delen
l 'rescnt owner: Mrs . Chr istine Uon zn les
Ownership:
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Den H. Titus
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Naz;irio Gonzc11·es
Christine Uonzales
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October 05, 2017
To whom it may concern:
I've lived at 238 Edelen Ave since I was ch ild. I was friends with the family that resided at 236 Edelen Ave
when the homes' front far;:ade was different that it is now. To the best of my knowledge and from what I
can recall, the home at 236 had a porch taking up nearly half of the frontage (from the door to corner
edge of the home).
I've reviewed the sketches and plans for what Dean Tajik would like to accomplish at 236 Edelen Ave
and as a long-time resident of the Edelen district, I'm in full support of his plans . I feel it is in line with
the character of the neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Clifford
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FRONT PORCH TO
THE HOME LOCATED AT 236 EDELEN AVE.
HI STORIC PARTI CUL ARS
THE HOMES ORIGINAL PORCH WAS ENCLOSED ANO A
LARGE PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL FRONT FACING
WALL EQUAL TO 33% WAS DEMOLISHED IN THE 1960'5
PER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY NEXT DOOR
NEIGHBOR.
PER LIBRARY RESEARCH, PRIOR OCCUPANTS WERE NOT
HISTORICALLY NOTABLE.
THE HOME IS HQ! LISTED AS A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE
EDELEN DISTRICT.
TOWN RESIOENTA I L GUIOEttNES
PORCHES ARE ENCOURAGED PER THE TOWN'S
RESIDENTAIL GUIDELINES · THIS PROPOSAL HAS BEEN
DESIGNED WITH CONSULTATION OF THOSE
GUIDELINES.
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Town of Los Gatos
4.11
When a new project has more square footage than the
surrounding structures, reduce the scale of the structure
with sensitive design treatments. Setbacks, overhangs, bay
windows, changes in roof slopes, and facade ornament are
all methods for reducing the scale of a structure.
Floor to floor heights should match the floor to floor of
adjacent contributing structures.
The proportion of window and door openings in new
construction should be similar to that of the existing sur-
rounding architecture .
Porches on new structures should have proportions, ma-
terials and roof slopes similar to original porches in the
district. They should also have depths similar to contribut-
ing structures in the district which normally allows for the
placement of furniture on the porch.
NONCONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES
This section applies only to existing houses located within one
of the Town's designated historic d i stricts
4.11.1 Remodel to a Contributing Status
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Owners of noncontributing structures within the Town's
historic districts arc encouraged to remodel them into the
style and design of a contributing structure in the district.
Structures most suitable for this type of remodel are
those that would likely have been classified as contributing
structures absent previous remodel work or additions that
were not sympathetic to the original architecture of the
structure.
In some cases, it may also be possible to make changes that
would convert an otherwise non-descript structure into a
contributing structure for the district. In general, Victorian ,
Craftsman/Bungalow, and Mission Revival/Mediterranean
styles are the contributors to Los Gatos' historic districts.
An applicant must produce photographs, counts, and docu-
mentation of the location of existing structures of that style
in the district or reference materials indicating consiste ncy
with contributing styles in the district.
All exterior elements subject to review should be consistent
with the proposed style .
Remove previous additions and alternations that are not
consistent with the architectural style of the structure and
the di strict .
Carry out exterior changes to the building facades and addi-
tions using the guidelines in Section 4.8, 4. 9 and 4.10.
Re sidential Design Guidelines
HISTORIC RESOURCES
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RESEARCH RESOURCES
The following books, documents and
web sites nay be useful in finding out
more about your house and the best
means of making sensitive changes
to it:
• A Field G11ide w American Ho11m
Virginia & Lee McAlester
Alfred A. Knopfs 2000
• The Abrams G11ide w American Ho,m
S!Jlu
William Morgan with Photography
by R.adek Kur.zaj
Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 2004
• Old Ho111e Dictionary: An Il/11s/rated
G11ide to American Domuti& Arrhitu-
flm 1600 lo 1940
Steven J. Phillips
John Wiley & Sons, Inc 1994
• Traditional Con1/r11ction Patterns:
Desi1,n & Detail lvtlts of Th11111b
Stephen M Henderson
McGraw-Hill 2004
• Los Gatos Observed: The Architec/11re
& HislofJ' of Los Gatos, California
Alasw.r Dallas with Photography
by Peter S. Conrad
iofospcct press 1999
• Serretary of the Inleriori Standards for
the T realment of Historic Pn!ptrties
wwwcr,nps.gov
• Office of Historic Preservation
California Department of Parks
and Recreation
1416 9th Street Room 1442-7
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-6624
wwwohp parks ca gov
4.11 .2 Remodel to a less than Contributing Status
• Owners not wishing or unable to remodel to the extent
necessary to bring a structure up to contributing structure
status arc never-the-less encouraged to make changes that
are sensitive and supportive of the integrity of the historic
district.
• Additions or alterations to noncontributing structures
should not disrupt the prevailing rhythm of setbacks on
the block.
The front of the house should be oriented toward the street
and the front entry clearly identified.
• Additions to noncontributing structures should have a
similar mass to the surrounding neighborhood. For ex-
ample, the addition of a second floor on a noncontributing
structure in a largely one story neighborhood wo uld be
strongly discouraged.
• Front elevations should be similar in scale to those seen
traditionally in the district.
Simple gable or hipped roofs with a pitch similar t o those
in the district are generally appropriate. Complex or unusual
roof forms are strongly discouraged.
• Window and door types, sizes, and proportions should be
similar to the contributing structures in the district. The
number of window types on a structure should be limited.
Window and door trim should also be similar in material
and size.
• Building materials and finishes should be similar to those
of contributing structures in the district. Large amounts
of glazing or the use of metal materials is dis couraged.
Roofing materials should also be similar to those u sed on
nearby contributing structures.
• Exercise restraint on the u se of decorative details on non-
contributing structures.
Residential Design Guidelines
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PROJEC.T DESC.RIPTION
Project consists of constructing a new front porch.
HISTORIC. PARTIC.ULARS
The homes original porch was enclosed and a large portion of the
original front facing wall equal to 33% was demolished in the
1%0's per information provided by the next-door neighbor.
Per libra",j research, prior occupants were not historically notable.
The home is not listed as a contributor to the Edelen District .
TO~N RESIDENTIAL GUIDELIN ES
Porches are encouraged per the town's residential guidelines.
This proposal has been designed with consultation of th ose
guidelines.
OY'INER
DEAN TAJIK
236 EDELEN AVE
LOS GATOS, GA '150 30
408 .8 3'1.6520
APN
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AREA SUMMARY
PROPOSED PORC.H 266 SF
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