Complete CLG_2019-2020_AnnualReport_DRAFTCertified Local Government Program -- 2019-2020 Annual Report
(Reporting period is from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020)
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Name of CLG
Town of Los Gatos
Report Prepared by: Sally Zarnowitz Date of commission/board review: October 2019 – September 2020
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://library.municode.com/ca/los_gatos/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH29ZORE_ARTVIIIOVZOHIPR
B. New Local Landmark Designations (Comprehensive list of properties/districts designated under local ordinance, HPOZ,
etc.)
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1.During the reporting period, October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020, 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 Removed Reason
16915 George Street
101 Broadway
15946 Cerro Vista Drive
253 W. Main Street
16880 Kennedy Road
146 Stacia Street
515 Bachman Avenue
324 Los Gatos Boulevard
17361 E. Vineland Avenue
411 San Benito Avenue
10/23/19
1/22/20
2/26/20
2/26/20
5/27/20
5/27/20
6/24/20
6/24/20
7/22/20
8/26/20
Presumptive Historic pre-1941 property
found to have no historic significance.
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.
Property Name/Address Date Designated If a district, number of
contributors
Date Recorded by County
Recorder
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Provide an electronic link to the historic preservation section(s) of the General Plan or to the separate historic preservation
element. http://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1725 losgatos2040.com
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 listed historic resources properties, including properties in 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 presumptive and
listed historic resources are reviewed by the HPC. Exterior alterations to presumptive historic resources 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 listed and presumptive
historic resources, 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
• 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.
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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? One position was
vacant during the latter part of this reporting period due to the resignation of a member.
Name Professional Discipline Date Appointed Date Term Ends Email Address
Robert Cowan Retired Community
Development Director
January 2004 December 2022 rscowan@comcast.net
Mary Badame Insurance
Planning Commissioner
January 2014 December 2020 mary@badameinsurance.com
Thomas O’Donnell Land Use Attorney
Planning Commissioner
September 2012 December 2019 Todonnell2@gmail.com
Matthew Hudes US Managing Principal
Planning Commissioner
January 2017 December 2020 mhudes@comcast.net
Nancy Derham Retired Speech Pathologist January 2017 December 2020 nrderham@verizon.net
Steven Raspe Attorney January 2020 December 2023 Steveraspe05@gmail.com
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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? Click or
tap here to enter text.
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.
Name/Title Discipline Dept. Affiliation Email Address
Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED
AP, Planning Manager
_______________________
Sean Mullin, MUP, AICP,
Associate Planner
Architecture, Historic
Architecture
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Masters in Urban Planning
Community Development
Department (CDD)
______________________
Community Development
Department (CDD)
szarnowitz@losgatosca.gov
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smullin@losgatosca.gov
Commissioner/Staff Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Chair Robert Cowan ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Committee Member
Nancy Derham ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Planning Commissioner
Matthew Hudes ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Planning Commissioner
Thomas O’Donnell ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Planning Commissioner
Mary Badame ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Vice Chair Steven Raspe ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
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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 Deep Dive into the Standards
Workshop (Presenter)
One day CPF 02/20/20
Type here. Differpatibility Conference
Session Panelist
Two hours CPF 05/18/20
Sean Mullin Deep Dive into the Standards
Workshop (Attendee)
One day CPF 02/20/20
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Sally Zarnowitz ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Sean Mullin ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Type here. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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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 an electronic copy or link if available online with this report.)
Context Name Description How it is Being Used Date Submitted to
OHP
N/A Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to
enter text.
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? N/A
Survey Area Context
Based-
yes/no
Level:
Reconnaissance
or Intensive
Acreage # of
Properties
Surveyed
Date
Completed
Date
Submitted to
OHP
N/A
Type
here.
Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here.
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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 an electronic link to all publications or other products not previously provided to OHP.
Item or Event Description Date
Town of Los Gatos website
________________________________
Hooked on Los Gatos
Town history:
http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.aspx?NID=1822
Historic Preservation:
http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.aspx?NID=190
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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
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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
During the reporting period (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020) 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.
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Program area Number of Properties added
Local Historic Resources Inventory: Two properties
confirmed through review by the Historic Preservation
Committee: 32 Walnut Avenue and 251 Littlefield Lane.
Two
B. Local Register (i.e., Local Landmarks and Historic Districts) Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020) 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, 2018
to September 30, 2019? 0
C. Local Tax Incentives Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020) 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, 2018 to September 30,
2019? N/A
Name of Program Number of Properties Added During
2019-2020
Total Number of Properties Benefiting
From Program
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D. Local “bricks and mortar” grants/loan program
1. 20uring the reporting period (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020) 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, 2019 to
September 30, 2020? N/A
Name of Program Number of Properties that have Benefited
Type here. Type here.
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E. Design Review/Local Regulatory Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020) 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, 2019 to September 30, 2020? Type here.
F. Local Property Acquisition Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020) 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, 2019 to
September 30, 202020 N/A
Name of Program Number of Properties that have Benefited
N/A 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.
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D. What are your local historic preservation goals for 2020-2021? To continue to provide useful direction regarding
rehabilitation and re-use of historic resources; Discuss contributing structures; Consider review of Los Gatos
Preservation/Rehabilitation Guidelines.
E. 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.
F. 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.)?
Training Needed or Desired Desired Delivery Format
Type here. Type here.
G. Would you be willing to host a training working workshop in cooperation with OHP? ☒Yes ☐ No
H. Is there anything else you would like to share with OHP? Click or tap here to enter text.
XII Attachments (electronic)
☒ 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
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Statement of Qualifications
for
Certified Local Governments Commissioners
Local Government: Town of Los Gatos
Name of Commissioner: Mary Badame
Date of Appointment: January 2014 Date Term Expires: Reviewed Annually
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 qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses
or certificates.
Town of Los Gatos Planning Commission, January 2014 to December 2020
Community volunteer, Town of Los Gatos, 2010 to present
36 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.
Masters, Urban Planning, San Jose State University, June 1974
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
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), May 1981
Certificate of Proficiency in Architecture, West Valley College, May 2004
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: 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: Matthew Hudes
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.
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 Commissioners
Local Government: Town of Los Gatos
Name of Commissioner: Thomas (Tom) O’Donnell
Date of Appointment: September 2012 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?
____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: Steven Raspe
Date of Appointment: January 2020 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2023
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 2020 to present
5 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: 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
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
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 2019
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
October 23, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chair Robert Cowan, Committee Member Nancy Derham, Committee Member
Thomas O’Donnell
Absent: Chair Matthew Hudes
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 – September 25, 2019
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to approve the
consent calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-0-1, Chair Matthew Hudes absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 16195 George Street (Heard out of order)
Historic Resources Inventory Removal
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for property zoned R-M:5-12. APN 529-18-051.
PROPERTY OWNER: Aguiar Family Trust
APPLICANT: Sandra Paim
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
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Opened the Public Comment.
Applicant presented the condition of the property.
Closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Nancy Derham to approve the removal
of a pre-1941 property located at 16195 George Street from the Historic
Resource Inventory. The property has been removed from the inventory
and no further action by the Committee is required. Seconded by
Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-0-1, Chair Matthew Hudes absent.
3. 10 Charles Street (Formerly 268 Los Gatos Boulevard. Heard out of order)
Requesting approval for removal and replacement in kind of cement plaster siding on a
pre-1941 single-family residence on property zoned R-1:D. APN 532-36-022.
PROPERTY OWNER: Pradhan 2019 Living Trust
APPLICANT: Firoz Pradhan
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Opened the Public Comment.
Chris Spaulding, architect, presented the proposed project.
Closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to recommend
approval of the above request with the condition to salvage or recast the
existing medallions and columns. Seconded by Committee Member
Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-0-1, Chair Matthew Hudes absent.
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4. 50 University Avenue
*Requesting approval for demolition and replacement of a structure in the university
Edelen Historic District (OLD TOWN) on property zoned C-2:LHP:PD. APN 529-02-044.
PROPERTY OWNER: SRI Old Town LLC
APPLICANT: Federal Realty
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to recommend
approval of the requested demolition and replacement with a similar
structure to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-0-1, Chair Matthew Hudes absent.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
5. Special Meetings on November 13, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. and December 11, 2019 at
3:00 p.m.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to approve the dates
and times. Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-0-1, Chair Matthew Hudes absent.
6. Opening on the HPC Committee. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 25 at 4:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
October 23, 2019 meeting as approved by the
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MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
November 13, 2019, at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Matthew Hudes, Vice Chair Robert Cowan, Committee Member Nancy Derham,
Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 3:00 PM
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – October 23, 2019
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to approve the
consent calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-0, Chair Matthew Hudes abstained.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 225 Wilder Avenue
Minor Residential Development in a Historic District Application HS-19-037
Requesting approval for exterior alterations to a contributing single-family residence in
the Almond Grove Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-17-024.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Van Le
PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty
Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Applicant presented project.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
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Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to recommend for
approval as proposed. Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-0, Vice Chair Robert Cowan recused.
3. 29 Broadway
Minor Residential Development Application MR-19-024
Requesting approval for construction of a two-story addition to a contributing single-
family residence in the Broadway Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN
510-45-059.
PROPERTY OWNER: Andrew T. Law
APPLICANT: Lerika Liscano, DeMattei Construction
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Applicant presented the proposed project.
Opened and closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Robert Cowan to recommend approval of the
requested addition with similar cornice detail and matching fascia and
gutter to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
Seconded by Chair Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
4. 2020 Meeting Calendar
MOTION: Motion by Chair Matthew Hudes to approve. Seconded by Committee
Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
5. New Commissioner Steve Raspe will be present in January 2020
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
November 13, 2019 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
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MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2019
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
December 11, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Nancy Derham, Committee Member
Thomas O’Donnell
Absent: Vice Chair Robert Cowan
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 – November 13, 2019
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to approve the
consent calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 3-0-1, Vice Chair Robert Cowan absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 477 University Avenue
Building Permit Application B19-0907
Requesting approval for exterior alterations to a pre-1941 single-family residence on
property zoned R-1D. APN 529-07-029.
PROPERTY OWNER: Eric and Lisa Hoffner
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema, Studio Three Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
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Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Thomas O’Donnell to recommend
approval of the requested alterations as exterior wall coverings and /or
additions are not original to the structure to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director. Seconded by Committee Member
Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 3-0-1, Vice Chair Robert Cowan absent.
3. 29 Broadway
Minor Residential Development Application MR-19-024
Requesting approval for construction of a two-story addition to a contributing single-
family residence in the Broadway Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP.
APN 510-45-059.
PROPERTY OWNER: Andrew T. Law
APPLICANT: Lerika Liscano, DeMattei Construction
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Applicant presented the proposed project.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Nancy Derham to recommend approval
of the requested addition, with symmetrical windows preferred, to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director. Seconded by Chair
Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 3-0-1, Vice Chair Robert Cowan absent.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:42 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
Month 00, 2019 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
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MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2020
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
January 22, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Planning Commissioner Matthew Hudes, Chair; Committee Member Robert Cowan,
Vice Chair; Planning Commissioner Mary Badame; Committee Member Nancy Derham;
Committee Member Steven Raspe
Absent: None
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 – December 11, 2019
MOTION: Motion by Chair Matthew Hudes to approve the consent calendar.
Seconded by Planning Commissioner Mary Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 477 University Avenue
Requesting approval for a revision to the approved exterior materials on a pre -1941
single-family residence on property zoned R-1:D. APN 529-07-029.
PROPERTY OWNER: Eric and Lisa Hoffner
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema, Studio Three Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Applicant presented the proposed project.
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Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Matthew Hudes to recommend approval as requested.
Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
3. 101 Broadway
Requesting preliminary review of a proposal for demolition of an existing non-
contributing single-family residence and construction of a new single-family residence
located in the Broadway Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-45-041.
PROPERTY OWNER: Mark DeMattei
APPLICANT: Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Applicant presented the proposed project.
Opened the Public Comment.
Maria Ristow
• She is a neighbor concerned about mass and bulk of the project. The front view can be
visually minimized by the direction the roof is pitched. She is also concerned about
privacy issues because of windows facing a side neighbor.
Karen Kurtz
• She is a neighbor concerned about losing views and the contemporary style.
Closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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MOTION: Motion by Chair Matthew Hudes to recommend demolition of existing
non-contributing structure as proposed. Seconded by Planning
Commissioner Mary Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Matthew Hudes to nominate
Committee Member Robert Cowan as Chair and Committee Member
Steven Raspe as Vice Chair. Seconded by Planning Commissioner Mary
Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
January 22, 2020 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
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MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
February 26, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Robert Cowan, Vice Chair Steve Raspe, Planning Commissioner Mary Badame,
Planning Commissioner Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Nancy Derham
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 – January 22, 2020
MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Matthew Hudes to approve the
consent calendar. Seconded by Planning Commissioner Mary Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 251 Littlefield Lane
Historic Resources Inventory Removal
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory on property zoned R-1:10. APN 532-08-060.
PROPERTY OWNER: Smith T D R Separate Prop Trust
APPLICANT: Kathleen Williams
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Applicant presented the project.
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Opened and closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Matthew to recommend for approval
of the design as proposed without removing the relocated pre-1941
property from the Historic Resources Inventory, and exempting the
additions and the wall containing the front door from the definition of
demolition in that they are not likely original to the residence. Seconded
by Planning Commissioner Mary Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
3. 15946 Cerro Vista Drive
Requesting approval to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources
Inventory on property zoned HR-1. APN 537-26-026.
PROPERTY OWNER: Wendell G and Katherine H Ross Trustee
APPLICANT: Shannon Rose
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Applicant presented the proposed project.
Opened and Closed the Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Matthew Hudes approved the
removal of the pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory.
Seconded by Vice Chair Steve Raspe.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 3-0-1. Committee Member Nancy Derham
recused.
4. 253 W. Main Street
Addendum
Requesting a determination regarding the contributing status of an existing single-family
residence located in the Broadway Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN
510-45-006.
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PROPERTY OWNER: Wasserman Family Trust
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema, Studio Three Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Applicant presented the proposed project.
Opened and Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Matthew Hudes to make the
determination that the structure is not historically or architecturally
significant, with the required findings, including that the integrity has
been compromised through alterations over time. Seconded by Planning
Commissioner Mary Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
February 26, 2020 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
/s/Jocelyn Fong, Administrative Assistant
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MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 27, 2020
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
May 27, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with
State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19
pandemic. In accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, the public may only view the
meeting on television and/or online and not in the Council Chamber.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chair Steve Raspe, Planning Commissioner Mary Badame, Planning Commissioner
Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Nancy Derham
Absent: Chair Robert Cowan
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – February 26, 2020
2. 135 Tait Avenue
Forward a Recommendation to the Director on a Request for Construction of Exterior
Alterations to a Non-Contributing Single-Family Residence in the Almond Grove Historic
District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-18-031.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Gary and Amanda Butcher
APPLICANT: Tara Rasmussen
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
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3. 16880 Kennedy Road
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8 Located at 16880 Kennedy Road. APN 532-35-067.
PROPERTY OWNER: David Collins
APPLICANT: Jay Plett
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz
4. 146 Stacia Street
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8 Located at 146 Stacia Street. APN 532-29-093.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Greg Jack
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz
Commissioner Mary Badame announced that she would be recusing herself from the Item 2,
135 Tait Avenue, as her business is located within 1,000 feet of the subject property.
Commissioner Hudes requested Item 2, 135 Tait Avenue, and Item 3, 16880 Kennedy Road, be
pulled from the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to approve Item 1 and Item 3
of the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Nancy
Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 135 Tait Avenue
Forward a Recommendation to the Director on a Request for Construction of Exterior
Alterations to a Non-Contributing Single-Family Residence in the Almond Grove Historic
District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-18-031.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Gary and Amanda Butcher
APPLICANT: Tara Rasmussen
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Commissioner Mary Badame recused herself from Item 2, 135 Tait Avenue, as her business is
located within 1,000 feet of the subject property.
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
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Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to recommend approval to
the Director for construction of alterations to a non-contributing single-
family residence in the Almond Grove Historic. Seconded by Committee
Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
3. 16880 Kennedy Road
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8 Located at 16880 Kennedy Road. APN 532-35-067.
PROPERTY OWNER: David Collins
APPLICANT: Jay Plett, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Sally Zarnowitz
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to approve removal of the
pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory. Seconded by
Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
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5. 101 Broadway
Forward a Recommendation to the Director on a Request for demolition of an Existing
Non-Contributing Multi-Family Residence and Construction of a New Single-Family
Residence in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP.
APN 510-45-041. Architecture and Site Application S-20-003.
PROPERTY OWNER: Mark DeMattei
APPLICANT: Jay Plett, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to recommend approval as
proposed, with the condition that siding will be channel lap. Seconded
by Commissioner Mary Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
6. 201 Wilder Avenue
Forward a Recommendation to the Director on a Request for Construction of Exterior
Alterations and an Addition to an Existing Non-Contributing Single-Family Residence in
the Almond Grove Historic District on Property zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-17-029.
Minor Residential Development in an Historic District Application HS-20-004.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Cathy Davis
ARCHITECT: Chris Spaulding, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Commissioner Mary Badame announced that she would be recusing herself from Item 6, 201
Wilder Avenue, as her business is located within 1,000 feet of the subject property.
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
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Architect presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to recommend approval as
proposed. Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
7. 32 Walnut Avenue
Consider a Request to remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 510-41-013.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Manish Belsare and Rekha
APPLICANT: Tom Sloane, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant and Owner presented the project.
Jeffrey Siegel
- He is a neighbor. He supports the request. The house has been heavily altered and he
does not believe that it is a good representation of an architectural style.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
Commissioner Hudes notes that he observed several existing features that appear to
contribute to the integrity of the structure, including old-growth redwood siding, window
casings, window tails, windowsill dimensions, antique glass, siding joint characteristics, and
millwork detailing.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to deny removal of the
pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory in that the
following two findings cannot be made:
3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of
construction or representation of work of a master;
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5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no
longer has the potential to convey significance, identifying potential
character-defining window and millwork features to be considered in
the rehabilitation of the structure.
Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the
following items.)
8. Annual Certified Local Government Report
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Steve Raspe to accept the report. Seconded by
Commissioner Mary Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
9. Report from Planning Manager
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
May 27, 2020 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
/s/Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED AP, Planning Manager
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MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 24, 2020
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
June 24, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with
State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19
pandemic. In accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, the public may only view the
meeting on television and/or online and not in the Council Chamber.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chair Steve Raspe, Planning Commissioner Mary Badame, Planning Commissioner
Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Nancy Derham
Absent: Chair Robert Cowan
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – May 27, 2020
MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Nancy Derham to approve the Consent
Calendar. Seconded by Commissioner MaryBadame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 4 Glen Ridge Avenue
Forward a Recommendation to the Director on a Request for Exterior Alterations to a
Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1D. APN 510-42-016.
Architecture and Site Application S-20-011.
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PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANTS: Michael and Charlotte Sparacino
ARCHITECT: Chris Spaulding, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters
Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to recommend approval to
the Director for Exterior Alterations to a Pre-1941 Single-Family
Residence on Property Zoned R-1D as proposed, with the following
conditions:
• Window size and/or location changes be limited to the rear of the
residence and be consistent with the Craftsman style; and
• All other replacement windows match existing.
Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
3. 515 Bachman Avenue
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 515-15-011.
PROPERTY OWNER: Alex Kang and Jennifer Liu
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema, AIA
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
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Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Mary Badame to approve the request to
remove the pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory for
Property Zoned R-1:8. Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
4. 324 Los Gatos Boulevard
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1D. APN 532-36-033.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Gary Tsang and Yin Yap
APPLICANT: Andrew Tang, Project Designer
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to approve the request to
remove the pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory,
recognizing that the architectural integrity of the residence has been
compromised. Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
5. 33 Tait Avenue
Preliminary Review for Construction of a New Front Porch with Reduced Setbacks on a
Pre-1941 Residence Located on Property Zoned R-1:D. APN 510-44-005.
PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANTS: Christopher Potter and Lisa Mammel
ARCHITECT: Chris Spaulding, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
Members of the committee were supportive of the project.
6. 432 Los Gatos Boulevard
Preliminary Review for Construction of Exterior Alterations and an Addition to a Pre-
1941 Residence Located on Property Zoned R-M:5-12. APN 532-07-113.
PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANTS: Lauren and Joseph Fulcher
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Architect presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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Members of the committee were generally supportive of the project, and recommended the
following:
• 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.
7. Report from Planning Manager
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager provided an update on the General Plan update process.
The GPAC is currently looking at the Environment and Sustainability Element. The next element
to be reviewed is the Community Design Element. This could be added to a n upcoming HPC
agenda so that the Committee can offer comments and forward them to the GPAC.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
June 24, 2020 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
/s/Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED AP, Planning Manager
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 22, 2020
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
July 22, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with
State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19
pandemic. In accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, the public may only view the
meeting on television and/or online and not in the Council Chamber.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:05 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chair Steve Raspe, Planning Commissioner Mary Badame, Planning Commissioner
Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Nancy Derham
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – June 24, 2020
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Mary Badame to approve the Consent
Calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 445 Los Gatos Boulevard
Forward a Recommendation to the Director on a Request for Approval for Construction
of a Second Story Addition on a Pre-1941 Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-
20-006. Minor Residential Development Application MR-20-005.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Shahbaz Akhtar
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
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Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to continue this item to
August 26, 2020 and provided the following direction:
• Revise the design to reduce the bulk of the new second story addition;
• Revise the design/detailing of the new deck and balcony at the rear of
the addition to be more consistent with the details at the original front
porch; and
• Select an architectural style for the addition that is more complementary
to the style of the original residence.
Seconded by Committee Commissioner Mary Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
3. 224 Wilder Avenue
Consider a Request for Approval for Exterior Modifications to an Existing Single-Family
Residence in the Almond Grove Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP.
APN 510-17-099. Minor Development in an Historic District Application HS-20-018.
PROPERTY OWNER: Janet Wolf
APPLICANT: Dino Garcia
PROJECT PLANNER: Diego Mora
Commissioner Mary Badame recused herself from Item 3, 224 Wilder Avenue, as her business
is located within 1,000 feet of the subject property.
Diego Mora, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant was not present to present the project.
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Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to forward a recommendation
of approval of the above request to the Community Development
Director with the recommendation that the finish of the aluminum clad
windows and sliding doors be reviewed by the Community Development
Director for compatibility with the immediate neighborhood.
Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 3-0.
4. 253 W. Main Street
Forward a Recommendation to the Director on a Request for Approval for Demolition of
an Existing Single-Family Residence and Construction of a New Single-Family Residence
in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-45-006.
Architecture and Site Application S-20-021.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Kim and Mike Wasserman
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema, Studio 3 Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Mary Badame to forward a recommendation
of approval of the above request to the Community Development
Director.
Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
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5. 78 W. Main Street
Forward a Recommendation to the Director on a Request for Exterior Alterations to a
Commercial Building in the Commercial Historic District on Property Zoned C-2:LHP.
APN 529-02-007.
PROPERTY OWNER: Rita I. Minnis Trustee
APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema, Studio3 Design
PROJECT PLANNER: Diego Mora and Sally Zarnowitz
Diego Mora, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Mary Badame to forward a recommendation
of approval of the above request to the Community Development
Director.
Seconded by Commissioner Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
6. 17361 E. Vineland
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 424-28-022.
PROPERTY OWNER: Aaron and Dana Rouleau
APPLICANT: Gary Kohlsaat, Architect
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
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Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to approve the request to
remove the pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory for
Property Zoned R-1:8.
Seconded by Commissioner Mary Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
7. 2040 General Plan Initial Draft Environmental and Sustainability Element and 2020
General Plan Community Design Element
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager presented the staff report.
Committee members discussed the matter.
Members of the committee requested that discussion of the Draft Environmental and
Sustainability Element be placed on the August 26, 2020 agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
June 24, 2020 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
/s/Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED AP, Planning Manager
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2020
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
August 26, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with
State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19
pandemic. In accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, the public may only view the
meeting on television and/or online and not in the Council Chamber.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:03 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chair Steve Raspe, Planning Commissioner Mary Badame, Planning Commissioner
Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Nancy Derham
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – July 22, 2020
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Mary Badame to approve the Consent
Calendar. Seconded by Commissioner Matthew Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 4-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 445 Los Gatos Boulevard
Minor Residential Development Application MR-20-005
Forward a Recommendation to the Director on a Request for Approval for Construction
of a Second-Story Addition on a Pre-1941 Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8.
APN 529-20-006.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Shahbaz Akhtar
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
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Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the request.
Applicant presented the project.
Opened and Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Mary Badame to forward a recommendation
of approval of the above request as proposed to the Community
Development Director.
Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
3. 411 San Benito Avenue
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1D. APN 410-17-071.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Steven Horeff
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the request.
Applicant presented the project.
Opened Public Comment.
Lee Quintana
She is speaking as a community member. There were many small cottages in Los Gatos
and the Town should not discount a home’s historical value due to its small size.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
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MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Matthew Hudes to approve the request to
remove the pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory for
Property Zoned R-1:8.
Seconded by Committee Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
4. 32 Walnut Avenue
Preliminary Review for Relocation of an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence and
Construction of a Second-Story Addition Located on Property Zoned R-1:8.
APN 510-41-013.
PROPERTY OWNER: Manish Belsare and Rekha Thakur
APPLICANT: Tom Sloan, Metro Design Group
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the request.
Applicant presented the project.
Opened Public Comment
Lee Quintana
She is speaking as a neighbor. She has concerns that the back portion of the project will
be visible from the side, while the rest of architectural design is suitable.
Closed Public Comment
Committee members discussed the matter and provided comments:
• Reduce the height of the second-story addition or push it back to avoid it overwhelming
the original portion of the residence; and
• Incorporate landscape screening to mitigate the visual impact of the proposed addition,
specifically on the south elevation.
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5. 2040 General Plan Initial Draft Environmental and Sustainability Element
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager presented the staff report.
Opened and Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter and provided comments:
Section 7.7 Cultural and Historical Resources
• The preamble and cultural discussion is missing many historical resources. For example,
historic districts and presumptive pre -1941 historic resources should be included.
Historic Resource Surveys
• The 1989 Bloomfield Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) survey should be updated and
should reconsider the 1941 date.
• The Historic District boundaries are inconsistent. An updated HRI survey should include
review of the boundaries.
• An updated HRI survey could include a grass-roots volunteer effort.
Historic Resource Rehabilitation
• Assist property owners in exploring financial incentives for the rehabilitation of historic
resources, including funding for the continued revitalization of the vibrant historic
Downtown.
Community Design
• Consideration for requiring replacement of pre-1941 structures that have been
approved for removal from the HRI to be historically compatible.
6. Report from Planning Manager
ADJOURNMENT
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
August 26, 2020 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
/s/Jocelyn Fong, Administrative Assistant
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
September 23, 2020, at 4:03 p.m.
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with
State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19
pandemic and was conducted via Zoom. All committee members and staff participated from
remote locations and all voting was conducted via roll call vote. In accordance with Executive
Order N-29-20, the public could only view the meeting online and not in the Council Chamber.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:03 PM
ROLL CALL
All Present: Vice Chair Steve Raspe, Planning Commissioner Mary Badame, Planning
Commissioner Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Nancy Derham
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – August 26, 2020
MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Matthew Hudes to approve the
Consent Calendar with modified language regarding Item 5 Initial Draft
Environment and Sustainability Element. Seconded by Committee
Member Nancy Derham.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
2. 32 Walnut Avenue
Preliminary Review for Relocation of an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence and
Construction of a Second-Story Addition Located on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 510-41-
013. PROPERTY OWNER: Manish Belsare and Rekha Thakur
APPLICANT: Tom Sloan, Metro Design Group
PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report
Opened public comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Committee members provided the following comments:
• The proposal as revised is more in keeping with the neighborhood. The form and
structure are more balanced.
• The use of the standing seem metal roof should be justified and alternative metal
roofing products should be researched.
Closed public comment.
3. Report from Planning Manager
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
September 23, 2020 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
/s/ Jocelyn Fong, CDD Administrative Assistant