Staff Report.104 Wilder Ave
PREPARED BY: RYAN SAFTY
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: 04/28/2021
ITEM NO: 4
DATE: April 21, 2021
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: 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 Located at 104 Wilder Avenue. APN 510-17-070. Minor
Development in an Historic District Application HS-21-009.
Property Owner: Amanda McIntyre. Applicant: Eric Beckstrom.
Project Planner: Ryan Safty
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider 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 located at 104
Wilder Avenue.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 1982 per County Assessor’s Database
2. Town of Los Gatos Preliminary Historic Status Code: None
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? Yes
4. Is structure in a historic district? Yes, Almond Grove Historic District
5. If yes, is it a contributor? No
6. Findings required? No
7. Considerations required? Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Santa Clara County Assessor’s estimated construction date for the residence is 1982. The
approved Building plans from 1981 are included in Attachment 3. The property owner is
requesting approval to construct exterior modifications to the non-contributing residence in the
Almond Grove Historic District (Attachment 4).
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DISCUSSION:
The proposed project includes construction of exterior alterations to the 1982 residence. Per
the applicant’s letter (Attachment 1), the current residence does not match what was approved
with the 1981 Building Permit. The roof forms were altered, front gable raised by roughly four
feet, and window and door openings re-arranged.
The applicant is proposing to update the windows throughout and alter a section of the roof
form so that the roof lines match at the rear of the residence (Attachment 4). The existing front
façade would be softened with the addition of a new porch roof over the existing bay window,
new trellis over the opposite front window, and new horizontal trim boards on both levels with
wood brackets. The existing brick at the base would be removed and new vertical wood siding
added under the gables. The remainder of the residence would retain the existing stucco
siding.
CONSIDERATIONS:
A. Considerations – related to the request for approval of exterior alterations to an existing
residence in an Historic District.
X 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:
2. In historic districts, the proposed work will neither adversely affect the exterior
architectural characteristics or other features of the property which is the subject of
the application, nor adversely affect its relationship, in terms of harmony and
appropriateness, with its surroundings, including neighboring structures, nor
adversely affect the character, or the historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or
value of the district.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant is requesting approval for construction of exterior alterations to a non-
contributing single-family residence in the Almond Grove Historic District. Should the
Committee find merit in the request, the project could be completed with a Building Permit,
and if confirmed through Planning review to be in substantial conformance with the
Committee’s review and recommendations, would not return to the Committee.
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SUBJECT: 104 WILDER AVENUE/HS-21-009
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Project Description Letter
2. Property Pictures
3. 1981 Approval Building Plans
4. Development Plans