Item 3 - 214 Caldwell Avenue
PREPARED BY: SALLY ZARNOWITZ, AIA, LEED AP
Planning Manager
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 07/25/2018
ITEM NO: 3
DATE: JULY 18, 2018
TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
FROM: JOEL PAULSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: PROJECT LOCATION: 214 CALDWELL AVENUE. PROPERTY OWNER: MARIA
AND JAN FENCL. APPLICANT: GKW ARCHITECTS, INC.
REQUESTING APPROVAL TO REMOVE A PRE-1941 PROPERTY FROM THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY FOR PROPERTY ZONED R-1:8.
APN 529-20-037.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review information and make a determination on the applicant’s request.
BACKGROUND:
A. Property Details
1. Date original primary structure was built: 1925
2. Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: None
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? No
4. Is structure in a historic district? No
5. If yes, is it a contributor? NA
6. Findings required? Yes
7. Considerations required? No
B. Comments
The applicant is requesting to remove the pre-1941 residence from the Historic
Resources Inventory and has provided supporting documents indicating the original
620-square foot residence has lost its integrity as additions were made towards the
front of the property, resulting in loss of the shape of the residence and complete loss of
the original facade.
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SUBJECT: 214 CALDWEL
JULY 18, 2018
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BACKGROUND (Cont’d):
Attached is the applicant’s Letter of Justification which outlines the research they
conducted and contains justification for removal of the residence from the Historic
Resources Inventory because the integrity of the structure has been compromised.
DISCUSSION:
Considerations
The primary structure that was constructed prior to 1941 has no historic significance or
architectural merit.
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; and/or the integrity has been compromised
such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance.
4. The structure does not yield information to Town history.
Attachments:
1. Letter of Justification
2. Historic and Existing Conditions
Distribution:
Cc: Maria and Jan Fencl, 214 Caldwell Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Gkw Architects, Inc., 710 E. McGLincy Lane, Suite 109, Campbell CA 95008
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Written Statement
DATE:
TO:
PROJECT:
LOCATION :
APN:
ZONING :
06/18/2018
Town of Los Gatos, Planning Division
Fencl's Residence
214 Caldwell Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032
529-20-037
R_l:8, Medium Density Residential
Gkw Architects, Inc.
710 E. McGlincy Lane, Suite 109
Campbell, CA 95008
408-315-2125 I Gordonkwong@Gkwarchitects.com
www.gkwarchitects.com
RECEIVED
JUN 1 9 2018
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
The property is an inner lot located at Caldwell Avenue. According to the 1941 Tax Assessment Survey, the original
building was a single-family residence (620 SF) with an attached garage (150 SF) built in 1925. The Sanborn Maps
from 1928 and 1944 show that no modification was made to the building during those years. However, additions
and modifications were made over the subsequent years. The status of building permits is unknown. Additions were
made towards the front of the property, resulting in the complete loss of the original fa~ade. The actual single-family
residence contains today 1,341 SF, including the addition of six different rooms . The existing building does not
comply with the required setbacks. The building is only 2.11 ft away from the rear property line, instead of the
required 20 ft. Is also only 3.6 ft away from the side property line, instead of the required 8ft. The frontage of the
house contains several trees and an informal shed, built with rocks, that blocks the house visibility from the street.
Additions were done without the required professionals and construction quality is poor. Walls are not completely
straight. Stairs leading to the second level are non -compliant. The second level was an attic space converted into a
non-compliant bedroom; head clearance is not met. Other wrongs were made, for example, refrigerator needs to
be removed to access the water heater. Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, and Laundry are damaged due to a fire. All
drywall and ceiling have been removed. The roof had been damaged; sheeting and rafters are burned in multiple
areas. Property is in a fixer-upper condition with most of the value primarily in the land.
Our proposal is to demolish the existing non-compliant and fire-damaged building, converting the property into a
lot with the capacity for future development. The new development should meet the town's planning and building
standards and contribute to the streetscape aesthetics of Caldwell Ave.
BY: Gkw Architects, Inc.
Abbreviations
A I R
ABV ABOVE IN INCH R REVEAL OR RISER 1.
AC ASPHA LT CONCRETE INCAND INCANDESCENT RAD RADIUS
AD AREA DRAIN INSU L INSULATION RCP REINFORCED CONCRETE PIP
ADDL ADDITIONAL INT INTERIOR RD ROOF DRAIN
AFF ABOVE FINISH FLOOR INV INVERT REF REFERENCE
ASPH ASPHALT REFL REFLECTED 2 .
J REFR REFRIGERATOR
B JST JOIST RET RETAIN ING OR RETARDANT
BITUM BITUMINOUS JT JOINT REG REGISTER
BKG BACKING RO ROUGH OPENING
BLDG BUILDING
BM BEAM K s
BR BACKER ROD K KIPS SCD SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS
BUR BUILT-UP-ROOF KIT KITCHEN SCHD SCHEDULE
BDR BEDROOM KP KICK PLATE SD STORM DRAIN 3 .
BW BOTIOM OF WALL SECT SECTION
SED SEE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS
C L SF SQUARE FOOT OR FEET
CAB CABINET LOC LOCATION SHR SHOWER
CB CATCH BASIN LT LIGHT SHT SHEET
CEM CEMENT SHTG SHEATHING
CF CUBIC FEET SIM SIMI LAR
CJ CONTROL JOINT M SJ SEISMIC JOINT
CL CLOSET MB MACHINE BOLT SKL SKYLIGHT
CTL CENTERLINE MDF MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD SL SEALANT
CLG CEILING MECH MECHANICAL SLD SEE LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS 4.
CONC CONCRETE MEMB MEMBRANE SM SHEET METAL
CPT CARPET MET METAL SMD SEE MECHANICAL DRAWINGS
MH MANHOLE SOF SOFFIT
D DECK MSC MISCELLANEOUS SOG SLAB ON GRADE 5.
DR DRAIN MTD MOUNTED SPD SEE PLUMBING DRAWINGS
DS DOWNSPOUT MTL METAL SPECIS SPECIFICATION
SQ SQUARE
N ss SANITARY SEWER
E (N) NEW SSD SEE STR UCTURAL ORAWINGS
(El EXISTING N NORTH STC SOUND TRANSMISSION 6 .
E EAST NIC NOT IN CONTRACT STD COEFFICIENT
ELEC ELECTRICAL NOM NOMINAL STL STANDARD
EP ELECTRICAL PANEL NP NO PARKING STOR STEEL
EXT EXTERIOR NR NON-RATED STRL STORAGE
NTS NOTTO SCALE SY STRUC TURAL
F SQUARE YARD
FON FOUNDATION 0 T
FH FI RE HYDRANT OA OVERALL T&B TOP AND BOTIOM
FIN FINISH oc ON CENTER T&G TONGUE AND GROOVE 7.
FF FINISH FLOOR OD OUTSIDE DIAMETER/ TC TOP OF CURB
FL FLOW LINE OFCI DIMENSION TOC TOP OF CONCRETE
FLUOR FLUORESCENT OFOI OWNER FURNISHED TOP TOP OF PAVING
FOC FACE OF CONCRETE CONTRACTOR INSTALLED TOS TOP OF STEEL
FOF FACE OF FI NISH OWNER FURNISHED OWNER TRD TREAD
FOS FACE OF STUD INSTALL TW TOP OF WALL
FR FIRE RATED p
FS FLOOR SINK (P) PROPOSED
FSL FIRE SPR INKLER PENE PENETRATION u 8.
FTG FOOTING PERF PERFORATED UL UNDER\NRITERS
FURR FURR ING PERP PERPENDICULAR UTIL LABORATORIES
PLT PLATE UTI LITIES
G PL PROPERTY LIN E
GALV GALVANIZED PLAS PLASTER V 9.
GC GENERAL PLBG PLUMBING VCP VITREOUS CLAY PIPE
GL CONTRAC TOR PLWO PLYIM:)OD VER T VERTICAL
GND GLASS PNL PANEL VTR VENT THROUGH ROOF 10.
GWB GROUND POC POINT OF CONNECTION
GYP GYPSUM WALL pp PERMEABLE PAVERS
BOARD PREFAB PREFABRICATED w 11 .
GYSUM PSF POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT w WEST OR WID TH
H PSI POUNDS PER SQUAR E INCH WC WATER CLOSET
HDBD HARDBOARD PTD PAINTED WO IM:)OD
HOR HEADER PTR PRESSURE TREATED wow WINDOW 12 .
HDWR HARDWARE PTRWOQPRESSURE TREATED IM:)OD WIO WI THOU T
HDWD HARDIM:)OD WP WATER PROOF
HTR HEATER Q WPT IM:)RKING POIN T
HVAC HEATING , VENT. & A.C.QTY QUANTITY WR WATER RESISTANT
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General Notes
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR AND
SUBCONTRACTORS TO CHECK AND VER IFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND
CONDITIONS INDICATED ON THESE DRAWINGS AND MAKE
KNOWN ANY DISCREPANCIES PRIOR TO COMMENCING THEIR
IM:)RK.
ALL IM:)RK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
NATIONAL, CITY, STATE, LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES WHICH
MAY BE IN EFFECT. ALL MATERIALS, INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
AND PLANS SHALL BE APPROVED BY ALL APPLICABLE CODE
ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND IT
SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR;S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN AND
PAY FOR ALL NECESSARY PERMITS AND APPROVALS FOR THE
IM:)RK.
THESE DRAWINGS ARE INTENDED FOR USE IN A NEGOTIATED
CONSTRUCTION CON TRACT AND THER EFORE, MAY NOT
SPECIFICALLY DETAIL OR SPECIFY MATERIAL AND I OR
MANUFACTURERS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL
SAMPLES AND OR CUTS AS REQUIRED TO ASSIST OWNER OR HIS
AGENT IN MAKING MA TE RIAL SELECTIONS. FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ESTIMA TI NG, THE CONTRACTORS SHALL USE THE MATERIA.S
SELECTED BY THE OWNER, OR IN ABSENCE OF SAME. SHALL
PROVIDE AN A LLO WANCE AMOUNT AND SO CONDITION ANY
COST ESTIMATE. ALL MATERIALS SPECIFIED IN THESE
DRAWINGS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN SUC H ESTIMATE.
NO GUARANTEE OF QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION IS IMPLIED OR
INTENDED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTS, AND THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY D
ALL CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCIES.
THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL HOLD HARMLESS, INDEM NIF
AND DEFEND THE ARCHITECT FROM ANY ACTION INITIATED BY
THE OWNER OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNERS FOR
CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCIES, MODIFICATIONS OR SUCH
CONDITIONS WH ICH MAY BE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE
ARCHITECT.
ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH AND RECORD THE CONDITIONS
OF ALL EXISTING SITE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING PAVED
AREAS. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE KNOWN A LL
EXISTING DAMAGED OR DISREPAIR ITEMS AND CONDITIONS
THAT MAY \NORSEN DUE TO THE CONSTRUCTION. ALL ITEMS IN
GOOD CONDITION SHALL BE MAINTAIN IN THEIR PRESENT
CONDITION AND ANY REPAIR OR DAMAGE WHICH OCCURS
DUR ING CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR SHALL THOROUGHLY EXAMINE THE SITE AND
SATISFY HIM OR HERSELF AS OF THE CONDITIONS UNDER
WHICH THE \NORK IS TO BE PERFORMED. THE CONTRACTOR
SHALL VERIFY AT THE SITE ALL MEASUREMENTS AFFECTI NG HIS
OR HER IM:)RK AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
CORRECTNESS OF SAME. NO EXTRA COMPENSATION WILL BE
AL LOWED TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE EXPENSES DUE TO
HIS OR HER NEGLECT TO EXAMINE OR FAILURE TO DISCOVER
CONDITIONS WHICH MAY AFFEC T HIS OR HER WORK.
ALL WORK SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE STRUCTURAL,
MECHANICAL. ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING , ARCHI TECTURAL, FIRE
PROTECTION AND LIGHTING DRAWINGS APPLYING TO THIS
PROJECT PRIOR TO SUBMITIING SHOP DRAWINGS FOR
FABRICATION APPROVAL
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO
COORDINATE WITH ALL IN VOLVED PARTIES AND PREPARE SHOP
DRAWING S.
ALL NEW INTERIOR PA INT COLOR, FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILIN G
FINISHES SHALL BE SELECTED BY OWNER AT THE TIME WHEN IT
IS NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL CUTIING AND PATCHIN
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE IM:)RK OR TO MAKE ITS PARTS
FIT TOGETHER PROPERLY WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE
QUALITY OF THE \NORK.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE
BRACING, SHORING, AND PROTEC TING ALL \NORK DURING
CONSTRUCTION, AGAINST OAMAGE, BREAKAGE , COLLAPSE,
DISTORTIONS, AND OFF ALIGNMENTS ACCOR DING TO CODES
AND STANDARDS OF GOOD PRACTICE.
ALL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE LATEST ADOPTED CITY STANDAROS. THE STORING OF
GOOD AND MATERIALS ON SIDEWALK AND/ OR STREET SHALL
NOT BE AL LOWED UNLESS THE CONTRACTOR HAS APPLIED AND
SECURED A SPECIAL PERMIT WHICH ALLOW SUCH STORAGE TO
BE PLACED.
OWNERSHIP OF DRAWINGS: THESE DRAWINGS ARE THE
PROPERTY OF GKW ARCHITECTS -GORDON \NONG ,
ARCHITECT, THE DRAWINGS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY
OTHER PURPOSE EXCEPT AS APPROVED BY THE ARCHITECT.
LIMITAT ION OF T HE WORK: THE LIM ITS OF THE \NORK ARE
ESTABLISHED BY THE DRAWINGS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING TRADESMEN WITH THESE
LIMITS.
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1. SITE HISTORICAL DIAGRAMS ARE BASED ON LOS GATOS LIBRAR Y HITORIC
RESOURCES:
1941 TAX ASSESSMENT SURVEY
SABORN MAPS 1928
SABORN MAPS 1944
2 . ACCORDING TO 1941 TAX ASSESSMENT SURVEY, THE MAIN RESIDENCE WAS A
620 SF BUILDING WITH A 150 SF AITACHED GARAGE, BU ILT IN 1925.
3 .AT THE PRESENT TIME. THE HOUSE IS A 1,341 SF BUILDING , WITH NO GARAGE
SPACE. GARAGE AREA HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO A BEDROOM.
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[1J ONE-CAR GARAGE, BUILT IN 1925 (150 SF)
IT) ADDIT ION, BUILT AFT ER 1944 (721 SF)
SJTE HISTORICAL DIAGRAMS LEGEND
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