Item 1 - Minutes of June 26, 2019
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 09/25/2019 ITEM NO: 1
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 26, 2019
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
June 26, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Matthew Hudes, Vice Chair Robert Cowan, Committee Member Nancy Derham,
Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell
Vacant: Committee Member
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – May 15, 2019
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member O’Donnell to approve the consent
calendar. Seconded by Vice Chair Cowan.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 3-0-1 with Chair Hudes abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 62 Ellenwood Avenue
Historic Resources Inventory Removal
Requesting approval for removal of a pre-1941 single-family residence from the Historic
Resources Inventory on property zoned R-1:12. APN 510-20-068.
PROPERTY OWNER: Lisa Swenson
APPLICANT: Kurt Simrock
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Continued from May 15, 2019
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
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Tim Chapelle, Project Architect
- The present owner desires a cohesive design. The previous owners made additions
resulting in a “Frankenstein” house. Bonnie Bamburg was hired as a historical
consultant. They have seen the original site plans and permits pulled in 1990. The survey
forms were very succinct. There was a significant remodel in 1989. The previous owners
added buildings and a covered porch. The surrounding neighborhood has an eclectic mix
of styles such as cottages and ranch-style homes.
Opened and closed public comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Hudes to deny removal from the Historic Resources
Inventory based on the observed integrity of the following features:
1. Size and shape of structure/foundation;
2. Consistent style (Spanish colonial revival);
3. Location and size of windows and doors;
4. Gable vents;
5. Roof material;
6. At least three original windows;
7. Location of rough vs. dimensional lumber used; and
8. Absence of work to the front of the house.
Seconded by Committee Member Derham.
VOTE: Motion failed. 1-3 with Vice Chair Cowan, Committee Member Derham,
and Committee Member O’Donnell opposing.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to approve removal
from the Historic Resources Inventory. Seconded by Committee
Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-1 with Chair Hudes opposing.
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3. 17 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Minor Development in an Historic District Application HS-19-034
Requesting approval for exterior alterations to a commercial building in the Downtown
Historic Commercial District on property zoned C-2:LHP. APN 510-44-068.
PROPERTY OWNER: La Canada Investments, LLC
APPLICANT: The Shade Store
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Derham to recommend approval as
proposed. Seconded by Chair Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
June 26, 2019 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
Jocelyn Fong, Administrative Assistant
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