Staff Report
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: 10/28/2020 ITEM NO: 4
DATE: October 21, 2020
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Forward a Recommendation to the Director on a Request for Construction of
Exterior Alterations and an Addition to a Pre-1941 Residence on Property
Zoned R-M:5-12 Located at 432 Los Gatos Boulevard. APN 532-07-113.
Property Owners/Applicants: Lauren and Joseph Fulcher. Project Planner:
Sean Mullin
RECOMMENDATION:
Forward a recommendation to the Director on a request for construction of exterior alterations
and an addition to a pre-1941 residence on property zoned R-M:5-12 located at 432 Los Gatos
Boulevard.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 1910 per County Assessor’s Database
2. Town of Los Gatos Preliminary Rating: +, historic and intact, worthy of special note
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? No
4. Is structure in a historic district? N/A
5. If yes, is it a contributor? N/A
6. Findings required? No
7. Considerations required? Yes
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Los Gatos Boulevard and Spencer
Avenue. The applicant has submitted an application for a Building Permit for construction of
exterior alterations and an addition to the pre-1941 residence. On June 24, 2020, the Historic
Preservation Committee (HPC) consider the proposal under a preliminarily review. The HPC
discussed the item and recommended the following:
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BACKGROUND (continued):
• Provide a sample of the proposed standing seam metal roof material for review by the
Committee under a formal application;
• Provide examples of standing seam metal roofing used in the surrounding neighborhood
to ensure neighborhood compatibility.
DISCUSSION:
The applicant proposes an interior remodel of the first floor of the existing residence and a 404-
square foot single-story street side master suite addition to the north of the existing residence
(Attachment 4, A1.1). The addition would step back from the front elevation of the existing
residence, and the street side elevation of the existing detached garage. A subordinate
connection between the existing residence and the master suite addition would accommodate
a hallway and closet areas. Exterior materials on the proposed connection would include
vertical board and batten siding and a standing seam metal roof, differentiating itself from the
historic portion of the residence and the proposed master suite addition. Exterior materials on
the proposed master suite addition would match those of the existing residence: horizontal
wood siding, composition roof, and wood trim. A patio and deck would be situated between
the master suite addition and the existing detached garage.
Proposed exterior alterations to the existing residence include:
• Los Gatos Boulevard Front (West) Elevation (A3.1):
o Replacement of all existing windows to match existing;
o Replacement of the existing front door and sidelight; and
o Replacement of an existing window at bedroom 2 with a fixed art glass window.
• Spencer Avenue Side (North) Elevation (A3.1):
o New sliding door at the family room.
• Neighbor Side (South) Elevation (A3.2):
o New art glass window at the new bathroom; and
o Replacement of one existing double-hung window with two double-hung
windows or a bay window.
Along with the development Plans, the applicant submitted details of the proposed standing
seam metal roof material (Attachment 1) and a letter of justification for the proposed roofing
material (Attachment 2).
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CONCLUSION:
Should the Committee find merit in the request, it should make the following considerations
and make a recommendation of approval to the Community Development Director.
A. Considerations
Sec. 29.80.290. Standards for review.
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:
For pre-1941 structures, the proposed work will neither adversely affect the exterior
architectural characteristics or other features of the property which is the subject of the
application.
B. Residential Design Guidelines –Section 4.9 of the Town’s Residential Design Guidelines
offers recommendations for additions to historic resources through reference to Section 3.9
(Attachment 3).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sample of standing seam metal roof material
2. Letter of Justification for standing seam metal roof
3. Section 3.9, Residential Design Guidelines
4. Development Plans