Item 5 - CLG 2017-2018 Annual ReportCertified Local Government Program -- 2017-2018 Annual Report
(Reporting period is from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018)
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Name of CLG
Town of Los Gatos
Report Prepared by: Sally Zarnowitz Date of commission/board review: October 2017-September 2018
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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B. New Local Landmark Designations (Comprehensive list of properties/districts designated under local ordinance, HPOZ,
etc.)
1. During the reporting period, October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018, 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 Designated If a district, number of
contributors
Date Recorded by County
Recorder
Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here.
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Property Name/Address Date Removed Reason
15310 Suview Drive
12/13/2017 Pre-1941 Property has no historic
significance and was requested to be
removed from the inventory by owner.
51 College 01/24/2018 Pre-1941 Property has no historic
significance and was requested to be
removed from the inventory by owner.
16883 Spencer Avenue 02/28/2018 Pre-1941 Property has no historic
significance and was requested to be
removed from the inventory by owner.
15 Loma Alta Avenue 03/25/208 Pre-1941 Property has no historic
significance and was requested to be
removed from the inventory by owner.
16928 Kenndey Road 07/25/2018 Pre-1941 Property has no historic
significance and was requested to be
removed from the inventory by owner.
214 Caldwell Avenue 07/25/2018 Pre-1941 Property has no historic
significance and was requested to be
removed from the inventory by owner.
16940 Roberts Road 09/26/2018 Pre-1941 Property has no historic
significance and was requested to be
removed from the inventory by owner.
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
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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? The 2040 General Plan Update is in progress and anticipated
to be completed in July of 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? Work on properties with local, state, or federal designations,
including contributors to historic districts, is required by ordinance to be reviewed by the Historic
Preservation Committee (HPC). Pre-1941 structures are presumptive historic resources unless
determined not to be significant. Proposed demolitions of pre-1941 structures are reviewed by the
HPC. Exterior alterations to pre-1941 structures are reviewed by staff and referred to the HPC for
comment on a discretionary basis.
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? HPC reviews proposed demolition and/or potentially adverse alterations to designated
and pre-1941 structures, to provide input to CEQA documents prepared for the Town.
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 based on designation or input from
the HPC.
3. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
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• 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.
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
Name Professional Discipline Date Appointed Date Term Ends Email Address
Robert Cowan Retired Community
Development Director
September 2004 December 2021 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 2018 todonnell2@gmail.com
Matthew Hudes US Managing Principal
Planning Commissioner
January 2017 December 2018 mhudes@comcast.net
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B. Staff to the Commission/CLG staff
1. Is the staff to your commission the same as your CLG coordinator? ☒ Yes ☐ No If not, who serves as staff?
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. If you haven’t met at least four times, explain why not. 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
Sally Zarnowitz California Preservation
Conference
4 days California Preservation
Foundation
5/17-20, 2018
Sean Mullin California Preservation
Conference
4 days California Preservation
Foundation
5/17-20, 2018
Sean Mullin APA Conference 4 days American Planning
Addociation
10/7-10, 2018
Name/Title Discipline Dept. Affiliation Email Address
Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED
AP, Planning Manager
Architecture, Historic
Architecture
Community Development
Department (CDD)
szarnowitz@losgatosca.gov
Sean Mullin, AICP,
Associate Planner
Masters in Urban Planning CDD smullin@losgatosca.gov
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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
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.
How are you using the survey data?
C. Corrections or changes to Historic Property Inventory
Survey Area Context
Based-
yes/no
Level:
Reconnaissance
or Intensive
Acreage # of
Properties
Surveyed
Date
Completed
Date
Submitted to
OHP
Type here.
Type
here.
Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here.
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Property
Name/Address
Additions/Deletions to
Inventory
Status Code Change
From _ To_
Reason Date of Change
N/A 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
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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANNUAL PRODUCTS REPORTS FOR CLGS
NOTE: OHP will forward this information to NPS on your behalf. Please read “Guidance for completing the Annual
Products Report for CLGs” located at http://www.nps.gov/clg/2015CLG_GPRA/FY2013_BaselineQuestionnaireGuidance-
May2015.docx.
A. CLG Inventory Program
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During the reporting period (October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018) 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
N/A
Type here.
B. Local Register (i.e., Local Landmarks and Historic Districts) Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018) 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? 0
C. Local Tax Incentives Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018) 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, 2017 to September 30,
2018? N/A
Name of Program Number of Properties Added During
2016-2017
Total Number of Properties Benefiting
From Program
Type here.
Type here.
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D. Local “bricks and mortar” grants/loan program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018) 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, 2017 to
September 30, 2018? 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, 2017-September 30, 2018) 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, 2017 to September 30, 2018? 30
F. Local Property Acquisition Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018) 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
2. If the answer is yes, then how many properties have been assisted under the program(s) from October 1, 2017 to
September 30, 2018? Type here.
Name of Program Number of Properties that have Benefited
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Type here. Type here.
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,rehabilitation, and re-use of historic
resources.
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 and re-use of historic resources.
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? Considered review of projects
related to Contributing Structures and Demolition Criteria.
E. What are your local historic preservation goals for 2018-2019? Carried over goals from 2017-18: Discuss
Contributing Structures, Demolition Criteria, Attic Definition/Policy, and Height Exceptions; and Consider review
of Los Gatos Preservation/Rehabilitation Guidelines.
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 you like would to see the training
delivered (workshops, online, technical assistance bulletins, etc.)?
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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 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
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: 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 Commissioners
Local Government Town of Los Gatos
Name of Commissioner Robert (Bob) Cowan
Date of Appointment: January 1, 2004
Date Term Expires: December 31, 2022
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
75 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: 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
43 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
27 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 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
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2017
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
October 25, 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 -August 23, 2017
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell to approve the
consent calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
2. 16 Chestnut Avenue
Requesting a recommendation for a second-story addition to a pre-1941 single-family
residence on property zoned R-1:12. APN 510-40-012.
PROPERTY OWNER : Kenneth Garret and Kim Roper
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema, Studio 3 Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Committee members discussed the matter.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4 :48 p.m .
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Sally Za rnowitz
Plannin g Manager
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2017
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Special Meeting on
December 13, 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 -October 25, 2017
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Matthew Hudes to approve the consent
calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 223 Massol Avenue
Requesting approval for a minor residential development on a non-contributing single-family
home in a 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
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING OF
DECEMBER 13, 2017
MOTION : Motion by Committee Member Hudes to recommend approval to
approve with a condition to work with staff to further integrate the
proposed dormer and the attic addition . Seconded by Chair Leonard
Pacheco.
VOTE : Motion passed 4-0-1, Committee Member Robert Cowan recused.
3. 15310 Suview Drive
Requesting a determination that a primary structure constructed prior to 1941 has no historic
significance and approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the historic resources inventory
for property zoned HR -2Yz . APN 537-24-024 .
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Jim Vergara
PROJECT PLANNER : Sean Mullin
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Leonard Pacheco to determine that the primary
structure located at 15310 Suview Drive has no historic significance or
architectural merit and will be removed from the Historic Resources
Inventory. Seconded by Committee Member Matthew Hudes .
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUS INESS
4 . 19 Hernandez Avenue
Requesting preliminary review for a proposal for minor residential development on a pre-1941
single-family residence on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 510-42-035 .
PROPERTY OWNER : Alain and Silvia Couder
APPLICANT: Lyle Mosher
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Chai r Leonard Pacheco recused himself.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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5. 236 Edelen Avenue
Requesting preliminary review of minor residential development on a noncontributing primary
structure in an historic district on property zoned R-lD:LHP. APN 529-05-009 .
PROPERTY OWNER: Farzad Tajik and Salomeh Zohouri
APPLICANT : Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Committee members discussed the matter.
6. Review FY 2016-17Certified Local Government Program Annual Reports
Committee members discussed the matter.
7. Review Los Gatos Preservation/Rehabilitation Guidelines
Committee members discussed the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:24 p .m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
December 13, 2017 meeting as approved by the
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2018
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
January 24, 2018, at 4:00 p.m .
ROLL CA LL
Present: Chair Leonard Pacheco, Vice Chair Nancy Derham (arrived at 4:04 p.m .), 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 -December 13, 2017
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell to approve the
consent calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Vice Chair Nancy Derham absent
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 121 Glen Ridge Avenue
Requesting approval for replacement of original windows on a pre-1941 single-family
house on property zoned for R-1 :8 . APN 510-19-006.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT : Harry Dickinson
PROJECT PLANNER : Azhar Khan
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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MOTION: Motion by Committee Thomas O'Donnell to approve the proposed
request to replace the windows per sheet AS of the proposed
development plans . Seconded by Vice Chair Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-1, Committee Matthew Hudes -nay.
3. 202 University Avenue
Requesting approval of a Minor Residential Development in a Historic District for a first
floor addition and exterior modifications to a contributing single-family home in the
University-Edelen Historic District on property zoned R-lD :LHP. APN 529-04-001.
PROPERTY OWNERS : Barry and Lisa Cheskin
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema
PROJECT PLANNER : Jocelyn Shoopman
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Matthew Hudes to continue this matter
to the February 28, 2018 Historic Preservation Committee meeting.
Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed unani mously.
4. 51 College Avenue
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for property zoned R-lD . APN 529-29-060.
PROPERTY OWNERS: David and Allison Mendoza
APPLICANT : Rolando Noriega
PROJECT PLANNER : Erin Walters
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION:
VOTE:
Motion by Chair Leonard Pacheco to remove the property located at 51
College Avenue from the Historic Resources Inventory. Seconded by
Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell.
Motion passed unanimously.
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OTHER BUSINESS
5 . 15 Loma Alta Avenue
Requesting preliminary review of a proposal to demolish a pre-1941 single-family
residence on property zoned R-1 :8. APN 532-29-073 .
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Starley Moore
PROJECT PLANNER : Sean Mullin
Committee members discussed the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:38 p .m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
January 24, 2018 meeting as approved by the
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HI STORIC PRESERVAT ION COMM ITTEE MEET I NG
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
February 28, 2018, at 4 :00 p.m.
ROL L 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 COMMUN ICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SI NGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes -January 24, 2018
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Matthew Hudes to approve the Consent
Items. Seconded by Committee Member Robert Cowan.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUB LI C HEAR I NGS
2. 202 University Avenue
Requesting approval of an application for a Minor Residential Development in an hi storic
district for a first floor addition and exterior modifications to a contributing single-family
home in the University-Edelen historic district on property zoned R-lD:LHP . APN 529-04-
001
PROPERTY OWNERS : Barry and Lisa Cheskin
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman
Continued from 1/24/2018
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Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell to continue the
matter to the March 28, 2018 HPC meeting. Seconded by Committee
Member Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
3 . 19 Hernandez Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-18-008
Requesting a recommendation of an application for the construction of an addition to a
pre-1941 single-family residence to exceed the floor area ratio (FAR) standards on
property zoned R-1:8. APN 510-42-035 .
PROPERTY OWNERS: Alain and Sylvia Couder
APPLICANT : Lyle Mosher
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Nancy Derham to recommend approval of the
request. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Len Pacheco Recused.
4. 511 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Requesting removal of a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory on
property zoned C-1. APN 410-15-063 .
PROPERTY OWNERS : Doug and Diana Chan
APPLICANT : Terry Martin
PROJECT PLANNER : Azhar Khan
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Matthew Hudes to deny the request .
Seconded by Vice Chair Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-1, Bob Cowan nay.
5. 16883 Spencer Avenue
Requesting removal of a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resource Inventory for
property zoned R-1:8. APN 532-07-045
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Cynthia Hsieh
PROJECT PLANNER : Jocelyn Shoopman
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Matthew Hudes to approve the request.
Seconded by Chair Len Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
6. 236 Edelen Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-18-012
Requesting a recommendation of an application including, technical demolition, and
construction of a single-family residence in an historic district on property zoned
R-lD:LHP . APN 529-05-009.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Farzad Tajik and Salomeh Zohouri
APPLICANT : Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER : Sean Mullin
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION:
VOTE :
OTHER BUSINESS
Motion by Chair Len Pacheco recommended approval of the request.
Seconded by Committee Member Matthew Hudes.
Motion passed unanimously.
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7. 32 Walnut Avenue
Requesting a recommendation on a proposed single-story addition to a pre-1941 single-
family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 510-41-013.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Terrance and Susan Shaftel
APPLICANT : Park Miller, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION:
VOTE :
Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan recommended approval
of the proposed project. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas
O'Donnell .
Motion passed 4-0, Lend Pacheco recused.
8. Election of Chair and Vice Cha i r
MOTION:
VOTE:
MOTION:
VOTE:
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Len Pacheco to elect Vice Chair Nancy Derham as Chair.
Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell.
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Chair Len Pacheco to elect Committee Member Matthew
Hudes as Vice Chair. Seconded by Thomas O'Donnell.
Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 5:26 P.M .
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
February 28, 2018 meeting as approved by the
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 28, 2018
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
March 28, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Nancy Derham, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Robert Cowan,
Committee Member Leonard Pacheco, 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 – February 28, 2018
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco to approve the
Consent Items. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 202 University Avenue
Requesting approval of an application for a Minor Residential Development in an historic
district for a first floor addition and exterior modifications to a contributing single-family
home in the University-Edelen historic district on property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 529-04-
001.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Barry and Lisa Cheskin
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman
Continued from 1/24/2018
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Application withdrawn.
3. 223 Massol Avenue
Requesting approval for a Minor Residential development in a Historic District on a
noncontributing single-family single-family residence in the Almond Grove Historic
District on property zoned R1-D:LHP APN 510-16-020
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Vladimir Kanevsky
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco to continue item to a
date uncertain. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Robert Cowan Recused.
4. 15 Loma Alta Avenue
Requesting a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no historic
significance or architectural merit on property zoned R-1:8. APN 532-29-073
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Starley Moore
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to determine that the
primary structure located at 15 Loma Alta Avenue has no historic significance or
architectural merit and will be removed from the Historic Resources Inventory.
The maker of the motion also recommended that the applicant rebuild the
structure in existing style. Seconded by Chair Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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OTHER BUSINESS
5. 25 West Main Avenue
Requesting preliminary review of a proposal for exterior modifications and an addition
to a contributing commercial building in the downtown historic commercial district on a
property zoned C-2:LHP. APN 529-01-017
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Steve Leonardis
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
6. 16998 Kennedy Road
Requesting a preliminary review of a proposed second-story addition to a pre-1941
single-family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 532-35-059.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Starley Moore
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
March 28, 2018 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
/s/ Jessica Atilano, Administrative Assistant
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
APRIL 25, 2018
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
April 25, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Nancy Derham, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Robert Cowan,
Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell, Committee Member Leonard 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 – March 28, 2018
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to approve the
consent items. Seconded by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 223 Massol Avenue
Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-18-018
Requesting approval for exterior alterations to a non-contributing single-family
residence in the Almond Grove historic district on property zoned R1-D:LHP. APN 510-
16-020.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Vladimir Kanevsky
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Continued from 3/28/2018
The applicant presented the proposed project.
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Opened the Public Comment.
Tyler Atkinson
- Questioned what type of outreach and noticing was done for this public hearing. He
expressed concerns about the project and not being able to see the property in person.
Mark Carlquist
- Expressed concerns about current height of the project.
Vlade Herman
- Stated he would like to see the current height of the property stay the same. He wants
to work with the property owners to come to some sort of solution to solve surrounding
neighbors’ concerns.
Closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to approve the
request with the conditions of adding three non-functional vents to the
dormer on the south elevation and to include three windows on the
dormer on the north elevation. Seconded by Vice Chair Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Committee Member Robert Cowan recused.
3. 223 Massol Avenue
Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-18-031
Requesting approval for an addition to a residential accessory structure less than 450
square feet or less visible from the street in the Almond Grove historic district on
property zoned R1-D:LHP. APN 510-16-020.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Vladimir Kanevsky
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
The applicant presented the proposed project.
Opened the Public Comment.
Tyler Atkinson
- Questioned what type of outreach and noticing was done for this public hearing. He
expressed concerns about the proposed design and it not being in line with the historic
feel of the neighborhood.
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Closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco to approve the request
with following conditions: Revise the garage roof to a hip roof with a
pitch matching that of the main residence; provide full details of the
proposed railing to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director; and match the roof of the awning covering the stairway to the
approved standing seam metal roof on the porch of the residence.
Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Committee Member Robert Cowan recused.
4. 128 Tait Avenue
Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-18-019
Requesting approval for exterior alterations to a contributing single-family residence in
the Almond Grove historic district on property zoned R1-D:LHP. APN 510-18-021.
PROPERTY OWNER: Mario and Martha Quieroz
APPLICANT: Jay Plett, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz
The applicant presented the proposed project.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to approve the request
with a condition that the north facing window material be wood and the
design be similar to that indicated in the drawing (Exhibit A) presented at
the meeting. Seconded by Vice Chair Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 23, 2018
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
May 23, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Nancy Derham, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Robert Cowan,
Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell, Committee Member Leonard 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 – April 25, 2018
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to approve the
consent items. Seconded by Vice Chair Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 11 Peralta Avenue
Requesting a recommendation on a proposed exterior alterations and a two-story
addition to a pre-1941 single-family residence on property zoned R-1:8. APN 510-42-
073.
PROPERTY OWNER: Peralta Residences LLC
APPLICANT: Tony Jeans
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened the Public Comment.
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Lee Quintana
- Asked clarifying questions about the project.
Closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to recommend
approval with the following conditions: second story rear covered patio is
to have vertical pickets at the southside to match north and west sides;
and existing materials of the front elevation are to remain as referenced
in the existing exterior that were presented as Attachment 3 to the May
23, 2018 staff report. Seconded by Committee Member Robert Cowan.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-1, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes – nay.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. 16 Pennsylvania Avenue
Requesting recommendation on modifications to front yard stone retaining walls on a
pre-1941 property zoned R-1D. APN 510-42-014.
PROPERTY OWNER: Nikan Omidi Langroudi and Farhad Shafai
APPLICANT: Dustin Moore, Strata Landscape Architecture
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
The owner presented the proposed project.
Opened the Public Comment.
Lee Quintana
- Stated that the proposal was not consistent with the plans that were approved in
September.
Closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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MOTION :
VOTE:
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell to deny the proposal
to replace the river rock material at the street and next level up, and
made the following recommendations : the terrazzo caps and threshold of
the first-tier wall may be modified; and the river rock materials at the
second-tier wall should be reused as practicable or replaced in-kind
where necessary. Seconded by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco.
Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m .
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
May 23, 2018 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 27, 2018
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
June 27, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Nancy Derham, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Robert Cowan,
Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell, Committee Member Leonard 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 – May 23, 2018
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to approve the
consent items. Seconded by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 128 Tait Avenue
Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-18-019
Requesting modified approval for additional exterior alterations to a contributing single-
family residence in the Almond Grove historic district on property zoned R1-D:LHP. APN
510-18-021.
PROPERTY OWNER: Mario and Martha Quieroz
APPLICANT: Jay Plett, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
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Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Hudes to approve the request. Seconded
by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
3. 115 University Avenue
Historic Development Application PHST-17-001
Requesting modified approval for additional exterior alterations 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 Shoopman
Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
The applicant presented the proposed project.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco to approve the request
with the condition that the proposed stone match the existing stone used
elsewhere on the residence. Seconded by Vice Chair Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
4. 121 Glen Ridge Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-16-055
Requesting recommendation for removal and replacement of in kind exterior shingle
siding on an existing pre-1941 single-family house on property zoned R-1:8.
APN 510-19-006.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Harry Dickinson
PROJECT PLANNER: Azhar Khan
Azhar Khan, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
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The applicant presented the proposed project.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to recommend
approval of the request. Seconded by Committee Member Leonard
Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
5. 81 Fairview Plaza Unit A
Minor Development in an Historic District Application HS-18-041
Requesting approval of minor residential development in a historic district for exterior
alterations on a noncontributing multi-family residence in the Fairview Plaza Historic
District on property zoned R-1:8 LHP. APN 510-43-021.
PROPERTY OWNER: Kathy Giordano
APPLICANT: Flury-Bryant Design Group
PROJECT PLANNER: Azhar Khan
Azhar Khan, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
The owner presented the proposed project.
Open the Public Comment.
Melinda Giordano
- Expressed her opposition to the window alternations.
Closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Hudes to approve continued this matter
to the July 25, 2018 Historic Preservation Committee meeting. Seconded
by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
6. 16 Chestnut Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-17-047
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Requesting approval for a technical demolition of a pre-1941 single-family residence on
property zoned R-1:12. APN 510-40-012.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Kenneth Garret and Kim Roper
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema, Studio 3 Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
The applicant presented the proposed project.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to recommend approval
of the request. Seconded by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes – abstained.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. 14940 Blossom Hill Road
Building Permit B18-0019
Requesting approval for removal and replacement of in-kind exterior lap siding on an
existing pre-1941 single-family house on property zoned HR-1 APN 527-16-008.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Omar Alwarid and Yarah Beddawi
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
The owner presented the proposed project.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to approve the request
with the condition that the in-kind material be of uniform width.
Seconded by Vice Chair Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m .
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
June 27, 2018 meeting as approved by the
Sylvie
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 25, 2018
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
July 25, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Nancy Derham, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Robert Cowan,
Committee Member Leonard Pacheco
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 – June 27, 2018
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco to approve the
Consent Items. Seconded by Committee Member Robert Cowan.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. 16928 Kennedy Road (HEARD OUT OF ORDER)
Architectural and Site Application S-17-028
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for property zoned R-1:8. APN 532-35-064.
PROPERTY OWNER: Mike and Tina Giusto
APPLICANT: Studio Three Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty
Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
The owner presented the proposed project.
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Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco to approve the
removal of a pre-1941 property located at 16928 Kennedy Road from the
Historic Resource Inventory. Seconded by Chair Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
2. 81 Fairview Plaza Unit A
Minor Development in an Historic District Application HS-18-041
Requesting approval of minor residential development in a historic district for exterior
alterations on a noncontributing multi-family residence in the Fairview Plaza Historic
District on property zoned R-1:8 LHP. APN 510-43-021.
PROPERTY OWNER: Kathy Giordano
APPLICANT: Flury-Bryant Design Group
PROJECT PLANNER: Azhar Khan
Continued from June 25, 2018
The owner presented the proposed project.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco to recommend
approval of the request to replace the existing steel casement windows
throughout the building with vinyl windows, with the following
conditions: All windows should be simulated divided lite with projecting
muntin elements on the exterior and interior of the glass in horizontal
muntin pattern, similar to existing steel windows; where possible, all
windows on the second floor and most windows on the first floor should
be casement windows; and where not possible, windows can be sliders,
not to impact pedestrians. Seconded by Vice Chair Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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3. 214 Caldwell Avenue
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for property zoned R-1:8. APN 529-20-037.
PROPERTY OWNER: Maria and Jan Fencl
APPLICANT: Gkw Architects, Inc.
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to approve the removal of
a pre-1941 property located at 214 Caldwell Avenue from the Historic
Resource Inventory. Seconded by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
4. 245 Almendra Avenue
Building Permit B17-0210
Requesting approval for a revision to the approved exterior materials on a single-family
residence in the Almond Grove Historic District zoned O:LHP. APN 510-10-040.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Mark and Valerie Maldonado
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
The owner presented the proposed project.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Hudes to approve the request. Seconded
by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-0-1, Committee Member Robert Cowan recused.
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MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 25, 2018
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5 :16 p .m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
July 25, 2018 meeting as approved by the
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2018
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Special Meeting on
August 22, 2018, 2018, at 3:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Nancy Derham, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes (arrived at 3:57 p.m.), Committee
Member Robert Cowan, Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell, Committee Member Leonard
Pacheco
Absent: None
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 3:30 P.M.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – July 25, 2018
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco to approve the consent
item. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes absent.
OTHER BUSINESS
2. 33 Walnut Avenue
Requesting comments on proposed modifications to the front porch of a pre-1941
property zoned R-1:8. APN 510-41-007.
PROPERTY OWNER: Jeffrey Siegel
APPLICANT: David V. Hernandez, Heritage Architecture
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
Committee Member Leonard Pacheco recused himself from this item.
Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
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Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
3. 25 W. Main Street
Requesting preliminary review of a proposal for exterior modifications and an addition
to a contributing commercial building in the Downtown Historic Commercial District on
property zoned C-2:LHP. APN 529-01-017.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Steve Leonardis
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman
Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Karen Delaney
- Expressed disapproval of the current mural on the side of building.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. 16940 Roberts Road
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for property zoned R-M:5-12. APN 529-18-053.
PROPERTY OWNER: Chang 2003 Family Trust
APPLICANT: Josephine Chang
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman
Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to continue this
matter to the September 26, 2018 Historic Preservation Committee
meeting. Seconded by Chair Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
August 22, 2018 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
/s/ Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Technician
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
September 26, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Nancy Derham, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Robert Cowan,
Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell, Committee Member Leonard 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 – August 22, 2018
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco to approve the consent
item. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1, Vice Chair Matthew Hudes abstained.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 16940 Roberts Road
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for property zoned R-M:5-12. APN 529-18-053.
PROPERTY OWNER: Chang 2003 Family Trust
APPLICANT: Josephine Chang
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman
Continued from 8/22/2018
Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Open and closed the Public Comment.
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Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Matthew Hudes to approve the removal of a pre-1941
property located at 16940 Roberts Road from the Historic Resource Inventory.
Seconded by Committee Member Leonard Pacheco.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
3. 221 Almendra Avenue
Requesting preliminary review of a proposal for construction of a second story addition
to a non-contributing structure in the almond grove historic district on property zoned
R-1D:LHP. APN 510-14-044.
PROPERTY OWNER: Devcon Construction Inc.
APPLICANT: Brett Brenkwitz
PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman
Committee Member Robert Cowan recused himself from this item.
Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Committee members discussed the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
September 26, 2018 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
/s/ Sylvie Roussel, Administrative Technician