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13 Staff Report - Hillside Residential ZonesMEETING DATE: 8/4/08 ITEM NO: f 3 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: July 21, 2008 TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER /0-,-"------- SUBJECT: UPDATE AND MERGE THE PRE-1941 DESIGN GUIDELINES AND THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL SINGLE FAMILY AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS IN ALL ZONES EXCEPT THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL ZONES; INTRODUCE ORDINANCES AMENDING ZONING CODE CONSISTENT WITH DESIGN GUIDELINES. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT A-08-001. HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION APPLICATIONS HD-08-01, HD-08-02, HD-08-03 AND HD-08-04. APPLICANT: TOWN OF LOS GATOS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Hold the public hearing and receive public testimony; 2. Close the public hearing; 3. Take the following actions: a. Residential Design Guidelines Adopt the resolution with modifications as outlined in this report and/or discussed at this meeting to the Residential Design Guidelines (Attachment 6). (MOTION REQUIRED) b. Town Code Amendment • Accept report in the form of meeting minutes from the Planning Commission regarding the Town Code amendment. (Attachment 2) (MOTION REQUIRED) • Direct the Clerk Administrator to read the title of the ordinance. (NO MOTION REQUIRED) • Move to waive the reading of the ordinance. (MOTION REQUIRED) • Make the required finding that the proposed Town Code amendment is consistent with the General Plan. (MOTION REQUIRED) e) PREPARED BY: BUD N. LORTZ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT N:\DEV\CNCLRPTS\2008\Resguidelines.doc Reviewed by: Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Clerk Administrator Finance V Community Development (Th PAGE 2 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 21, 2008 • Introduce the ordinance to effectuate the Town Code amendment (Attachment 11). (MOTION REQUIRED) • Direct the Clerk Administrator to publish the ordinance within 15 days after adoption. (NO MOTION REQUIRED) c. Historic District Ordinance Amendments • Direct the Clerk Administrator to read the title of the four Historic District ordinances. (NO MOTION REQUIRED) • Move to waive the reading of the ordinances. (MOTION REQUIRED) • Make the required finding that the proposed Ordinances are consistent with the General Plan. (MOTION REQUIRED) • Introduce the ordinances (Attachments 7 through 10). (MOTION REQUIRED) • Direct the Clerk Administrator to publish the ordinances within 15 days after adoption. (NO MOTION REQUIRED) BACKGROUND: The creation of the draft Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines (RDG) has been a three year effort. The Town Council authorized the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Cannon Design Group in 2005 to update the guidelines. The General Plan Committee (GPC) and Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) participated in drafting the scope of work and had numerous meetings to critique the administrative drafts. The scope of work included the incorporation of the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines for historic structures and relevant criteria from existing Ordinances relating to Historic Districts and individual properties. DISCUSSION: A. Summary of Changes Attachment 12 is a comparison matrix showing key changes between the proposed and current guidelines. Attachments 3 and 5 are the reports to the Planning Commission which summarizes the changes proposed. Following is an outline of the proposed changes: 1. Application of the Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines • The RDG will apply to all residential development that requires discretionary approval or a building permit. • The RDG will have standards for sloping lots that are outside of the Hillside Area. 2. Floor Area • Lots over 30,000 will be subject to the gross floor area requirements of the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines (HDS&G). (Th PAGE 3 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 21, 2008 3. Neighborhoods • To determine compatibility, neighborhood evaluation will begin with the "immediate neighborhood" which consists of the two parcels on each side of the subject property and the five parcels across the street (see diagram on page 11 of Attachment 1). • A "How to Read Your Neighborhood Workbook" is included in the RDG (page 63 of Attachment 1). 4. Illustrations • Illustrations and photographs has been included in the RDG to show good and bad examples of various topics, to explain architecture details and architectural styles and to illustrate the immediate neighborhood. 5. Sustainable Design • An appendix on green building techniques and materials have been included in the RDG to aid applicants in preparing plans for new homes (pages 87 and 88 of Attachment 1). 6. Historic Preservation • The RDG combined the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines for historic structures and relevant criteria from existing Ordinances. • An amendment to Historic District Ordinances is proposed as a result of combining the above noted documents. • The RDG allow vinyl or metal clad wood sashes and simulated divided lites for historic homes if certain standards are met (pages 48 and 49 of Attachment 1). • Applications involving historic structures which have historic significance will be forwarded to the HPC for review. • Town staff to approve minor changes on properties that have an LHP overlay zone. • Historic District contributor list has been revised. A detailed description of these issues is provided in the report to the Planning Commission (Attachments 3 and 5). B. General Plan The merging and updating of the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines and the Residential Development Standards for All Single Family and Two Family Dwellings address the following General Plan Implementing Strategies: L.11.1 Periodically review architectural standards and design guidelines and update as necessary PAGE 4 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 21, 2008 L.1.3.1 Use adopted architectural standards and design criteria to review development proposals. L.14.2 Review development proposals against adopted Residential Design Standards. L.1.4.8 Prepare residential design standards that are neighborhood specific. L.14.9 Prepare design standards for replacement single family dwellings that replicates the size, scale and mass of the original structure. L.14.13 Update and revise the adopted Residential Design Guidelines and consider incorporating illustrations. L.I. S. 3 Maintain the Town's permit streamlining program. H.12.4 Encourage developers to exceed Title 24 requirements. CD.1.1.1 Design standards shall be periodically reviewed and updated. CD.I..1.13 Consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to apply hillside standards to sloping lots not in the HR and RC zones. C. Planning Commission The Commission first considered these applications on February 27, 2008 and continued the matter to allow staff and the Historic Preservation Committee time to respond to various issues. On April 23, 2008 the Commission recommended the following changes to the RDG (Attachment 1) to Town Council. Unless otherwise noted, staff has concluded that the changes are appropriate. 1. Consider adding fencing from the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines On page 6, Section 1.1.c of Attachment 1, add bullet which states the following: "Site Elements for Fences on properties that are in areas where wildlife corridors need to be protected and/or where open views and the natural character of the hillsides should be maintained, as determined by the deciding body." Staff Comment: The standards and policies from the HDS&G's for fences were not included in the RDG for sloping lots since staff determined that the fence standards and guidelines from the HDS&G's would not be compatible in residential neighborhoods outside of the hillside area. Sloping lots are intermixed with nonsloping lots and the incorporation of the HDS&G's standards may break the continuity and compatibility of the existing fences within the neighborhood. Therefore, staff concluded that this amendment to the RDG would not be appropriate. 2. Reorder bullets in Section 1.2 The fifth bullet will be moved up to the place of the second guideline bullet and the second bullet will be moved to the place of the fifth bullet. (Th PAGE 5 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 21, 2008 3. Landscaping Add native plant list as Appendix F. On page 10, Section 1.4 and on page 20 in the sidebar under landscaping, add the following bullet: "Drought tolerant and native plantings are encouraged to reduce water consumption (see Appendix F)." On page 20 in the side bar under Tree Ordinance Summary, second bullet, eliminate the four species of trees noted. 4. Privacy/Rear Yards On page 11, amend the first paragraph to include the following sentence noted in italics: "A special workbook has been prepared to assist property owners and their design professional in looking at their neighborhoods when assessing appropriate design plans, styles and details. In addition to the neighborhood patterns and details noted in the workbook, consideration must be given to ensure that privacy and shadow impacts on properties within and outside the immediate neighborhood are evaluated.... " On page 20, Section 2.5.2, add the word "privacy" to the last sentence and reference Section 3.11 which discusses privacy and solar access. 5. Neighborhood Patterns and Types On page 13, under the heading of Neighborhood Patterns, modify the last sentence as follows (new wording is in italics and deleted words are struck out): "The emphasis is on "neighborhood compatibility" with the recognition that some change is inevitable and desirable may be an improvement to the existing structure and/or neighborhood." On page 13, in the sidebar, the following neighborhoods can be added: a. For Traditional Neighborhoods, add the following: Almond Grove, Broadway, University/Edelen, Fairview Plaza. b. For Subdivisions, add Belwood. c. For Semi -Rural, add: Old Adobe. 6. Intersperse Sustainable Elements from Appendix Throughout the Document On page 10, Section 1.4, add the following bullet: "Structures will be designed to be energy and water efficient, will be constructed using building materials that reduce resource consumption and will take advantage of renewable energy resources where possible." PAGE 6 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 21, 2008 On page 11 in the sidebar, add the following bullet: "Design structures to be energy and water efficient and which take maximum advantage of renewable energy resources where possible." On page 32, Section 3.8.1, add the following bullet: "Use sustainable materials where possible." On page 37, Section 3.12, modify the last paragraph to bullet the design strategies noted, to increase their emphasis as follows: "The Green Building Strategies and Materials in Appendix D contain design strategies that: • Maximize the use of renewable energy resources for heating, cooling and lighting. • Conserve energy and water. • Reduce consumption of nonrenewable resources and improve air quality. • Provide a list of various sources for "green building" information and their web sites. On page 88, Appendix D, include the following website as the first bullet: www.bui lditgreen.org. 7. Cellar On page 23, move the italic cellar definition to a blue side bar and rewrite as follows (new wording is in italics and deleted words are struck out): The intent set forth in the General Plan to encourage cellars, is "to provide hidden square footage in -lieu of visible mass." Cellars are defined as an enclosed area that does not extend more than four feet above the existing or finished grade, whichever is lower, and are not counted in the Floor Area Ratio calculations, by Town Council policy. If a house is designed which incorporates the maximum allowed FAR and a cellar, the applicant must demonstrate how the proposed design is consistent with the design guidelines and achieves the General Plan's cellar policy. However, ilf any part of a cellar is above grade, it shall be considered in analyzing the bulk and mass of the structure, even if it is not included in the FAR. The intent set forth in the General In the spirit of that intent, reviewing applications with cellar space e carefully evaluated to ensure , substantial design efforts must have been made to reduce visible mass to ensure compatibility with the site's immediate neighborhood. In addition, consideration will be given to potential neighborhood impacts associated with the construction of a cellar, which includes amount of dirt removal and truck traffic. For text of the Cellar Policy, see Appendix C. Staff Comment: The GPC spent considerable time crafting language to implement the intent of the General Plan's cellar policy. The ultimate goal of the cellar policy is to (Th PAGE 7 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 21, 2008 achieve compatibility with a neighborhood. The wording recommended by the Commission imposes restrictions on applicants with a full cellar which may compete with the compatibility goal. Therefore, staff concludes that the wording recommended by the GPC is appropriate and should not be modified. 8. Protection of Single Story Houses On page 15, Section 2.3.1 insert the following under the heading, "Designing two story houses in predominantly one story neighborhoods": "Two story houses may not be appropriate for every neighborhood. For neighborhoods dominated by one story homes, an effort should be made to limit the house to one story in height or to accommodate second floor space within the existing roof. If a two story house is proposed in this type of a neighborhood, the house shall be designed to blend with the smaller homes." 9. Photograph and Illustration Corrections Attachment 1 has incorporated the following recommended changes. On page 24, bottom photo of Craftsman style house will be enlarged. On page 25, the picture of the garage under Section 3.4.1 will be changed to a different photograph which better illustrates the statement in the caption. On page 28, additional spacing will be provided between the illustrations so that it is clear which comment goes with each illustration. On page 28, the upper photo will be changed to a different photograph which better illustrates the statement in the caption. On page 31, a photograph will be provided to illustrate an "estate home window". 10. Architectural Copper In the sidebar on page 32, remove the word "generally" in the first sentence. Add the following paragraph at the end of the sidebar: "If architectural copper is proposed, mitigation measures may be required which could include the following: • Use another roofing material of similar appearance, such as, coated steel or pre patinated copper. • Cover the copper feature with a clear coating. ■ Avoid use of chemicals that are applied at the construction site to accelerate copper patina development." r PAGE 8 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 21, 2008 11. Fences in front setback On page 15, top photograph in side bar, modify sentence to include a dimension (new wording is in italics): "A low fence of approximately three feet and...." On page 15, illustration in the side bar, modify sentence to include a dimension (new wording is in italics and deleted words are struck out): "Tall f Fences taller than three feet should be avoided on corner lot sides." On page 15, add in the side bar, a blue box which states the following: "Maximum fence heights outside the front setback are typically six feet. Please contact the Community Development Department at (408) 354-6874 to discuss fences proposed within the front setback, on corners of lots and exceptions which may be permitted for fence heights." 12. Additions/Accessory Buildings/Secondary Units Move text in Guideline 4.9 on page 53 to page 33 under Section 3.9. Under guideline 4.9, refer to Section 3.9. 13. FAR text Attachment 1 has incorporated the following recommended changes. On page 12, reformat the FAR text. D. State Office Of Historic Preservation As required by the Certification Agreement between the Town and the State, the State Office of Historic Preservation was informed that the Town is proposing amendments to its historic preservation ordinance, four residential historic district ordinances and that the Town's Residential Design Guidelines and Pre-1941 Design Guidelines were being updated and merged. The State received copies of the proposed changes and a copy of the Planning Commission report which described the changes. The State informed the Town that they had no concerns with the changes (Attachment 14). The State commented that the guidelines are in line with current historic preservation planning principals and was a good model for other communities to use. The State found the guidelines as such a good model that they have been in contact with staff to discuss the possibility of having a Town representative take part in a design guideline panel discussion at their next State Historic Preservation Conference. The State noted that the historic resources status codes in Appendix E of Attachment 1 have been revised. The Town cannot use the revised codes since the Town's Historic Resources Inventory Survey was based on old status codes and the Town's definition of an historic structure. Therefore, it is recommended that on page 42, under the review section, PAGE 9 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 29, 2008 that the last sentence in the first paragraph be amended as follows (new wording is in italics): "The rating was based on codes established by the State Office of Historic Preservation at the time the inventory was taken (Appendix E). STAFF COMMENTS: Subsequent to the GPC's review of the draft RDG, staff determined that there are three additional areas that should be addressed in the guidelines and the Planning Commission concurred. Following are the recommended additions: 1. Corner Lots — Insert the following wording on page 23, Section 3.3.2. "Corner lots need to be treated with extra care when designing a new house or an addition to soften the visual mass and height and to enliven the side street frontage". 2. Lots above a street — Insert the following wording noted in italics, on page 23 Section 3.3.2, fourth bullet. "Give special attention to adapting to the height and massing of adjacent homes. Avoid tall, unbroken front facades when other nearby homes have more articulated front facades with horizontal wall plane changes. Houses located on lots that are elevated above the street shall be designed to be compatible in height and mass with the other houses on that side of the street and should include design techniques to minimize the visual mass attributed to its raised elevation. " 3. Biggest house in the neighborhood - Insert the following wording on page 13, Section 2.1, first bullet (new wording in italics) — "Residential development shall be similar in mass, bulk and scale to the immediate neighborhood. Consideration will be given to the existing FAR 's, residential square footages and lot sizes in the neighborhood." Staff is recommending that the following sentence be added to alert an applicant that although the mass and scale of a proposed structure may be compatible with the neighborhood, creating the house with the largest floor area/FAR in the neighborhood may be an issue. "The Director of Community Development has the discretion to refer an application to the Planning Commission if a proposed FAR and/or floor area is at or near the largest in the neighborhood. Town Council has identified additional areas worthy of discussion prior to adoption. Based on these comments, following are recommended additions: 1. Building design — The Building Design section of the draft RDG discusses the attributes of the multiple architectural styles and diversity in many Los Gatos neighborhoods. The following wording is recommended in this section to reinforce this acknowledgement and to clarify that the entire document must be considered in context when evaluating applications as opposed to focusing on individual guidelines. Insert the following wording noted in italics on page 21, last sentence of the Building Design section. "While there is no formula for architectural excellence, the intent of these guidelines is to set PAGE 10 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 21, 2008 forth some of the common sense techniques that have been employed over the years to achieve this strong sense of community." Insert the following wording on page 21, as the last sentence in Section 3.1. "The entire document must be applied in context when considering the general and basic design principals." Insert the following wording noted in italics on page 21, at the end of the sentence in the first bullet in Section 3.1. "Selected architectural styles shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, acknowledging that some neighborhoods have a variety of architectural styles and that diversity contributes to the Town's unique character." 2. Definition of neighborhood — The illustration of an immediate neighborhood in the draft RDG is based on a standard subdivision layout. To address lots that do not have standard characteristics it is recommended that the following wording (noted in italics) be inserted on page 11, Section 1.6, last paragraph. "The diagram below illustrates the Town's interpretation of the immediate neighborhood in standard subdivisions. There are several factors in determining an immediate neighborhood when this diagram may not be applicable. These factors include but are not limited to, location and visibility of the building (e.g. terrain of the lot and lots with multiple frontages). 3. Identifiable neighborhoods — The following changes are recommended to make the document more inclusive of the entire community. On page 13, in the sidebar, include Belwood for subdivisions and Quito Road for semi -rural. 4. Setbacks — The draft RDG state that the front setback should match the setbacks in the neighborhood. There are existing examples in various neighborhoods where a varied setback adds interest to the neighborhood. Some lots also have constraints, such as tree locations, where setbacks need to be modified. To allow for this variation in those instances, it is recommended that the following wording noted in italics be inserted on page 14, Section 2.2.1 as the last sentence of the exception bullet — "In some instances a varied setback from the neighborhood pattern may be necessary or appropriate. It is the applicant's responsibility to justify any request for a setback variation. The deciding body will evaluate the applicant's rationale in conjunction with the design guidelines and other Town codes and policies. 5. Mass and scale — On page 17 add Section 2.3.7 to state the following — "If detached garages exist in the neighborhood, consider a detached garage to reduce the mass and scale of house. • Consider detached garages and locate garages at the rear of the lot. See examples in Section 2.4.1. 6. Solar — Since the Town cannot regulate the design of solar panels pursuant to State law, the following wording is recommended regarding the potential visual impacts of solar panels and to clarify that the guidelines to reduce these impacts are advisory. Insert the following wording noted in italics on page 36, Section 3.11.4 as the introduction to this section — "The Town supports the use of alternative energy sources and provides the following advisory guidelines to reduce potential visual impacts of solar energy systems." (Th PAGE 11 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 21, 2008 7. Exterior lighting — To further minimize exterior lighting impacts on neighbors, the following wording, which has been taken from the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines, is recommended. Insert the following wording noted in italics on page 36, Section 3.11.5 first bullet. "All exterior light fixtures should utilize shields so that no bulb is visible and to ensure that light is directed to the ground surface..... Insert the following wording noted in italics on page 36, Section 3.11.5 as a new bullet. "Lighting shall be the minimum needed for pedestrian safety." 8. Deciding Body — To provide consistency throughout the document, it is recommended that all references which identify the Town body that will use the document should be changed to "Town" or "the deciding body." This would be a nonsubstantive change to the draft RDG. CONCLUSION: The RDG will provide up-to-date and comprehensive regulations to assist property owners and developers through the development review process. It is recommended that Council discuss the above recommended additions and/or modifications to the RDG and any other suggested changes Council may have. All changes directed by Council will be incorporated in the final document. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: It has been determined that these projects could not have a significant impact on the environment; therefore, the projects are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15061 (b)(3)). FISCAL IMPACT: None. Attachments: Previously Submitted to Town Council: 1. Draft Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines. 2. Excerpt of the Planning Commission meeting minutes of April 23, 2008. 3. Report to the Planning Commission for the meeting of April 23, 2008. 4. Excerpt of the Planning Commission meeting minutes of February 27, 2008. 5. Report to the Planning Commission for the meeting of February 27, 2008 (Exhibits 1 through 6 and 8 and 9 removed and incorporated as Attachments 1 and 6 through 10 and 12 and 13. 6. Draft Council Resolution. 7. Draft Ordinance amending the Almond Grove Historic District Ordinance. 8. Draft Ordinance amending the Broadway Historic District Ordinance. 9. Draft Ordinance amending the Fairview Plaza Historic District Ordinance. 10. Draft Ordinance amending the University/Edelen Historic District Ordinance. 11. Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment. PAGE 12 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES July 21, 2008 12. Matrix of key changes. 13. Gross Floor Area Chart from the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines. 14. Letter from the State Office of Historic Preservation, dated April 30, 2008. Distribution: Larry Cannon, Cannon Design Group, 180 Harbor Drive, Suite 219, Sausalito, CA 94965 BNL:RT:SLB:mdc • a Ob Public Hearing Item #13 13. Update and merge the pre-1941 Design Guidelines and the Residential Development Standards for all single family and two family dwellings in all zones except the Resource Conservation and the Hillside Residential Zones; introduce ordinances amending zoning code consistent with design guidelines (continued from 6/16/08) Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-08-01. Historic District Designation Applications HD-08-01, HD-08-02, HD-08-03 and D-08-04. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos. Staff report and Power Point presentation made by Bud Lortz, Director of Community Development. Council Comments • Questioned the wording about neighborhood patterns and types. • Suggested replacing the word "desirable" with the word "welcome." • Provided minor word edits to the Residential Design Guidelines. • Suggested removing the word "possible" and replacing it with the word "appropriate." • Suggested removing the reference to websites under bullet 4 and replacing it with "list of current websites". Mr. Lortz • Commented about public outreach efforts and the time involved in amending the Residential Guidelines. Council Comments • Questioned the definition of a "neighborhood." • Suggested that the proposed language on page 10 include the words "diversity" and "parcel." • Suggested wording under item #4 under Setbacks to include "such as" to provide clarity. • Questioned the letter received by the Historical Preservation Committee. • Commented about "pre-1941 " homes terminology. • Requested clarification about the requirements for exterior lighting. 7 Public Hearing Item #13 — Continued Mr. Lortz • Clarified the "pre-1941" terminology. • Commented about protecting the historic district. • Clarified the exterior lighting language and commented that the exterior lighting issues are related to flood lights and motion lights. Council Comments • Commented about protecting the community's historic district. • Questioned when the Town will address the Fence Ordinance. • Commented that the Planning Commission attempted to address the fence issue to protect wildlife corridors along the hillsides. • Requested clarification about the issue of cellars, FAR, and mass and scale for immediate neighborhoods. • Commented that there is too much flexibility to change to cellars, FAR, and mass and scale. Mr. Lortz • Commented that the Planning Commission has reviewed the definition for "the size of a lot" and allowed unusual lots that have more square footage to have larger homes. • Clarified that staff will be addressing the Fence Ordinance as part of the General Plan Update process. Council Comments • Commented that the Planning Commission determined that when defining a neighborhood, it used the immediate residences around the home to assess compatibility and expanded its view to include homes in the surrounding area. • Clarified how the proposed ordinance protects the historic district. • Questioned if demolition guidelines in a resolution are as strong as those in an ordinance. 8 Public Hearing Item #13 — Continued Mr. Lortz • Clarified why the recommendations for demolition where changed from an ordinance to a resolution. • Commented that all the guidelines would be centralized for the public. Mr. Korb • Clarified the difference between an ordinance and a resolution. Open Public Hearing Ms. Dallas • Commented on the public benefit of the Residential Design Guidelines. • Expressed concerns about allowing architectural variety in the neighborhoods. • Suggested a Residential Design Guidelines peer review process including architects. Mr. Schloh • Commented about architectural diversity in the community. • Commented that the document is only a guideline and not a rule. • Commented on concerns on how to read a neighborhood. Council Comments • Questioned if Mr. Schloh feels that the Town has moved in the right direction regarding the Residential Design Guidelines document. • Questioned if the document is a benefit to the public and professionals. • Questioned if it would be a benefit to ask architects to weigh in on the matter. Mr. Schloh • Commented that the proposed document enhances the architectural beauty of a home. • Commented that the proposed document will help the historical architecture of homes in Town. Mr. Larson • Commented that Council should work through the staff report to complete the process. 9 Public Hearing Item #13 — Continued Council Discussion • Commented about the number of recommended changes to the document. • Suggested that the changes be added to the document, circulated to the community, and brought back to Council. • Questioned if the revised document would be returned to the General Plan Committee or to Council. • Commented on how best to re -circulate the document to the community. Mr. Larson • Commented that the first alternative process would be similar to the process used for the Massage Ordinance in which the ordinance would be reviewed after a period of time. • Commented that the second alternative process would include direction from the Council to revise the document and send it to the community for feedback. Council Discussion • Questioned if the revised document could have public input through public comment at a Council meeting. • Commented that the review should come from the architectural community. Mr. Larson • Commented that staff would revise and re -issue the Residential Design Guidelines with Council changes and bring the ordinance back for Council approval. • Commented that the targeted distribution will be to the architectural community in Town. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to approve Planning Commission recommendations #1-13 Tess item 7 as listed in the staff report on Pages 4-8. Motion amended to include: Item #6: Replace the word "possible" with the word "appropriate." Item #6, Bullet #4: Change the wording under the website listings to say "provide a current list." Seconded by Council Member Steve Glickman. 10 Public Hearing Item #13 — Continued Council Discussion • Suggested to amend motion to change Item #5, Neighborhood patterns and types, which would remove the word "desirable" and replace with the word "welcome" followed by the word "and." The maker of the motion does not concur. • Suggested to amend the motion to change item #6 which would replace the word "possible" with the word "appropriate." The maker of the motion and the seconder agreed. Council Discussion • Requested consensus to change Item #6, Bullet #4 under the website listings to say "provide a current list." • Consensus was given by Council to amend the motion to include the proposed change to Item #6, Bullet #4. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Council Discussion • Commented on item #7 addressing cellars. Suggested keeping with the General Plan Committee wording about cellars. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Joe Pirzynski to accept staff's recommendation to keep the General Plan Committee language for cellars and exclude the amendments from the Planning Commission. Seconded by Vice Mayor Mike Wasserman. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Motion: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to request staff to incorporate into the draft Residential Guidelines their suggested recommendations as stated on Page 9, #1-3. Seconded by Council Member Joe Pirzynski. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 11 Public Hearing Item #13 - Continued MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to approve Town Council recommendations #1-6 and #8 with the amendments to include: Item #2 — After the phrase "Terrain of the lot and Tots with multiple frontages" add "and diversity and parcel size." Item #4 - The phrase "such as" is added to give more explanation to the reader. The phase could read "such as lots constraints including topography, trees, creeks, lot size, and architectural style." Seconded by Vice Mayor Mike Wasserman. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Steve Glickman to accept the Town Council's recommended language without "lighting shall be the minimum for pedestrian safety." Suggested adding the wording "except lighting on motion detectors or that is being used for outdoor activities." Motion was amended to exclude the suggested wording "except lighting on motion detectors or that is being used for outdoor activities" and to exclude the original wording under #8 which reads "lighting shall be the minimum needed for pedestrian safety." Seconded by Vice Mayor Mike Wasserman. Council Discussion • Commented that the Council should focus on keeping the lighting down and not controlling other forms of lighting in the neighborhoods. • Commented that decorative lighting but not intrusive lighting would be acceptable. Mr. Lortz • Suggested adding the word "circulation lighting" before pedestrian safety. 12 Public Hearing Item #13 - Continued Council Discussion • The maker of the motion did not concur with adding the word "circulation lighting." • Commented that the added phrase "except lighting on motion detectors or used for outdoor activities" is too regulatory. • Suggested that the motion maker amend the motion and delete the sentence "lighting shall be the minimum needed for pedestrian safety." The maker of the motion and the seconder agreed. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: MOTION: Motion by Council Member Steve Glickman to approve the change on page 19 item #2.4.2 and #2.4.4 that adds the word "generally" after circular to the first and second bullet. Motion failed due to lack of second. Motion by Council Member Steve Glickman to approve a change on page 23, #3.3.2 to remove the bullet which reads "two story houses may not appropriate for every neighborhood." Motion failed due to lack of second. Motion by Council Member Steve Glickman to approve a change on page 36, Item #3.11.4 Solar Panels by removing the first bullet which reads "locate solar panels so that they are inconspicuous from the public right-of-way." Motion was amended to change the wording under bullet #1 to read something similar to "consider newer architecturally compatible solar systems." Seconded by Mayor Barbara Spector. Council Discussion • Commented that solar panels have evolved and are not intrusive as long as they are compatible with the architectural design. • Requested clarification about the solar panel guidelines. Mr. Lortz • Stated that the solar guidelines are advisory guidelines. 13 Public Hearing Item #13 - Continued Council Discussion • Commented about supporting green initiatives. • Commented that solar panel designs may be intrusive to the community. • Recommended language at the staff level which recommends aesthetically pleasing and architecturally compatible solar panels. Mr. Lortz • Suggested alternate wording to replace Bullet #1 which would read "consider newer architecturally compatible solar systems." Council Discussion • Requested to amend the motion to read something similar to "consider newer architecturally compatible solar systems." The maker of the motion and the seconder agreed. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Steve Glickman to approve change on page 53, Item #4.8.16 under bullet #1 to follow the same change which read something similar to "consider newer architecturally compatible solar systems." Seconded by Mayor Barbara Spector. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Steve Glickman to approve change to Page 55 Item #4.10, Bullet #5. Remove bullet #5 and direct staff to come back with appropriate language. Motion was amended to direct staff to come back with more appropriate language to accomplish Council intent and purpose. Seconded by Vice Mayor Mike Wasserman. 14 Public Hearing Item #13 - Continued Council Discussion • Questioned the interpretation of the wording on page 55 Item #4.10, Bullet #5. • Requested clarification from staff if the bullet should be modified or omitted. Mr. Lortz • Clarified that Bullet #5 is existing code and has not been revised. • Commented that staff could revise the wording under Bullet #5. Council Discussion • Commented that the language is poorly constructed and would like to see revised language to address the issue of historic preservation. • The maker of the motion amended motion to direct staff to come back with more appropriate language. The seconder agreed. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Korb • Clarified that Council has directed staff to modify the Residential Design Guidelines for Council approval at a future date. • Commented that the public hearing is a noticed meeting in regard to the proposed ordinances that would amend the zoning code. • Suggested Council move to continue the public hearing to a date certain to allow the public to speak to the matter. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to continue the Public Hearing to September 15, 2008. Seconded by Council Member Steve Glickman. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 15 ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. r3-1919 RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION OF T-1 DEVET OPMENT ST A \TD A DDS WHJCH EFFECTED �+ + +++� +� ✓ + ✓+�vi ir1L1 � 1 IJ 1 [ 11 rSJ lli ZONE CHANGE NO. 86 (ALMOND GROVE HISTORIC DISTRICT) The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos does hereby ordain: SECTION I The district delineated on the attached map is hereby designated historically and culturally significant as the Almond Grove Historic District HD-80-1A. SECTION II The district is designated to be historically, architecturally, or aesthetically significant for the reasons listed below: A. Property: Almond Grove District. Boundaries: Bean to the south, Glen Ridge Avenue to the west, to but not including the lots facing Saratoga Avenue to the north, and to but not including the lots facing North Santa Cruz Avenue to the east (see map Exhibit A) B. Historic designation no.: HD-80-1A C. Description of designation: District D. Description of characteristics which justify the designation: Historical: The Almond Grove addition was the first and largest subdivision after the incorporation of the Town of Los Gatos. Of approximately 40 acres, the historic tract was the last land, formerly an almond orchard as its name suggests, of 16212 acres bought in 1865 by John Mason from Edward Auzerais, an important landowner in Santa Clara County after whom Auzerais Street in San Jose and Auzerais Court in Los Gatos are named. The purchasers and developers of Almond Grove were four very important figures to Los Gatos history and honored by street names still used in the area. They were Alphonse Eli Wilder, banker; Augustine Nicholson, capitalist; Magnus Tait, farmer and miner; and John "Bean, orchardist. Many important contributors to the development of the Town lived in the Almond Grove area.L. E. Hamilton, secretary of the Odd Fellows and director of the 1889 Los Gatos Cemetery Association, built his own house at 139 Wilder (which is still owned and occupied by his daughter). In addition, he also did extensive carpentry work for Mrs. Winchester of the famous Winchester House in San Jose. The house at 115 Wilder was owned by Clarence Lyndon, nephew of town pioneer John Lyndon. E. N. Davis, head trustee (mayor) on the board of trustees, 1898-1902, lived at 131 Tait. The Magnus Tait home is 231 Tait. 129 Tait was the home of E. E. Place and birthplace of George Place, owner of Place Mortuary housed in the Coggeshall Mansion (a Town historic landmark now the site of the Chart House). 328 Bachman is the "Massol" house. Fenilen Massol. was Los Gatos mayor, 1894- 97. 354 Bachman was the home of George McMurty, who as a youth helped haul stones to build Forbes Mill Annex and later became the first treasurer of incorporated Los Gatos, a post he held for over 40 years. 216 Glen Ridge was the home of W. H. B. Trantham, who in 1885 became the first owner of the Los Gatos News after its founder temporarily retired. Trantham owned the News (later the Mail -News) until 1976. The Mail -News remained in existence until 1953. 200 Glen Ridge was at one time the home of Raymond J. Fisher, educator, after who Fisher School is named. John Bean started a business right in Almond Grove that evolved into a local family dynasty's multi -national corporation, Food Machinery Corporation. Plagued by San Jose scale on his orchard trees, he developed an improved chemical spray pump, a significant development in an era of tremendous fruit growing in Santa Clara Valley. Bean gave his son-in-law, David C. Crummey, a share in the business. Historical evidence indicates that Crummey lived in the house on the corner of Bean and Santa Cruz Avenues, 212 Bean Avenue, until the business prospered and he built the elaborate mansion at 33 Glen Ridge Avenue. D. C.'s son, John Crummey, further improved the pump and expanded the Almond Grove headquartered business. (In Horatio Algier tradition, he enterprisingly rode a bicycle up and down the Sacramento Valley and lined up enough orders to keep the company in business for years). Under Crummey, the Bean Spray Pump Company became F.M.C. (Still retaining a division entitled Bean Spray Pump Company). Under John Crummey's son-in-law, Paul Davies, F.M.C. became an international corporation, and a member of his family still serves on the board of directors. CONTRIBUTORS TO DISTRICT Street Address Estimated Date of Construction 228 Almendra 1910s 230 Almendra 19105 231 Almendra 19105' 237 Almendra 18805 238 Almendra 19205 242 Almendra 19105 215 Almendra 1900s 253 Almendra 19205 2-5-9 Almendra 1920s 3-82 Almendra 1900s 315 Almendra 7 9 316 Almendra 19 322 Almendra 19105 211 Bachman 1860s 221 Bachman 19305 222 Bachman 1900s 22 Bachman 1920s 228 Bachman 1920s 213 Bachman' 1910s 211 Bachman 4-94-05 2 8 Bachman 1920s 251 Bachman 1930s 2256 Bachman 18805 -80 Bachman 1930 40s 284- Bachman 1920 30s Street Address Estimated Date of Construction 3-0 Bachman 19305 308 Bachman No specific date 3-2-0 Bachman 192Os 327 Bachman 19103 212 Bean 18903 23-6 B an 1900s 200 Glen Ridge 19103 200 Glen Ridge 19103 24-0 Glen Ridge 19203 102 Massol 18805 106 Massol 18705 111 Massol 1880 905 449 Massol 18705 120 Massol 19303 121 Massol 1930s 125 Massol 186O3 130 Massol 18605 131 Massol 19205 4-3-6 Massol _19th cent 444 Massol 19205 155 Massol 191O5 156 Massol 19103 24-0 Massol 19205 218 Massol 186O3 22-9 Massol 19th ccnt 231 Massol 19305 320 Massol 19105 24-6 Nicholson 19103 222 Nicholson 19205 255 Nicholson 19205 804 Nicholson 19103 34-0 Nicholson 1860s 19405 315 Nicholson 19205 100 Tait 18905 4-0-3- Tait 19005 106 Tait 18905 115 Tait 189O5 116 Tait 18603 116 Tait 1920s 44-8 Tait 18905 Street Address Estimated Date of Censtruction 122 Tait 1890a 125 Tait 19th cent 128 Tait 1890s 131 Tait 1860s 136 Tait 1870s 142 Tait 1910a 115 Tait 19103 446 Tait 1920s 150 Tait 1920a 2432 Tait 1930a 203 Tait 19th cent 207 Tait 1900a 213 Tait 19th cent 215 Tait 19th cent 218 Tait 1-880 225 Tait 1910a 230 Tait 1880a 231 Tait 1860a 311 Tait 1920a 331 Tait 1920a 4-00 Wilder 1890a 101 Wilder 4-890s 107 Wilder 4-989s 113 Wilder 1900a 444 Wilder 1930a 115 Wilder 1910s 121 Wilder 1880a 123 Wilder 1910a 121 Wilder 1900a 127 Wilder 1920s 128 Wilder 1910a 131 der 1930a 131 Wilder 1870a 138 Wilder 1920s 4-3.s} Wilder 1860 70s 117 Wilder 1890s 150 Wilder 19105 153 Wilder 1870s 201 , Wilder 1900a 2 5 Wilder 1880s Estimated Date Street Address of Construction 208 Wilder 1900s 211 Wilder 1920s 212 Wilder 1860 70s 218 Wilder 1860 70s 221 Wilder 1920a 2 4 W 1860 70s 225 Wilder 19103 Sour + C',,,,, Architectural: The predominance of Victorian architecture, including informal wood frame cottages and impressive homes, intermixed with bungalow style cottages Colonial Revival and Mission Revival homes built somewhat later reflect the history and development of the district. Individual architectural distinction is not the important factor in an historic district but the neighborhood entity created. The Almond Grove area is unique in that of the 78 pre-1895 houses built here, 64 or about 82% still grace the streets. In addition, 22 houses built between 1895 and 1908, 31 houses built between 1908 and 1916 and another 30 houses built between 1917 and 1930 still exist. The 1989 earthquake significantly damaged two houses built prior to the 1.900's and one house built in the 1920's which were demolished. A total of 180 structures now line the streets within the boundaries of the district, 147 or 82% of those structures were built by 1930. The streetscapes remain basically unchanged, lending the district a special old-time feeling' that for many symbolize old Los Gatos and represents an important part of our Town's heritage. Sources: Robert E. Lee, supported by Sanborn maps; Town of Los Gatos and Santa Clara County tax records; and History of Los Gatos by George Bruntz. E. Listed below are Town features recommended for preservation. Review by the Historic Preservation Committee is required for any changes to these features. 1. Roads are concrete and should be repaired to maintain appearance as of the year 1976. 2. Date stamp in concrete sidewalks. F. Nothing -in this Ordinance is intended to be-incencistent with The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. SECTION III The intent and purpose of this section is to preserve and protect the Town of Los Gatos' A. Demolitions: 1J 11eGvsf r the proper restoration of the structure.n . the e ent of a lit' result of cataclysmic event, the structure shall bc reconstructed to match the on that site. B. Remodels or Additions: 1. Standards for review as required by Section 29.80.290 of the Tewn Code as €eliows: a) Architectural Review: Modification of the existing style or overall contributing structure may bc remodeled into the architectural style and design of a contributing structure in the disict (Sec list of contributors in Section II and Section III, C. herein). New only -upon a d *' by therlint - consistency with the existing architectural style and design as determined by the deciding body. Any propesed new architectural Mures must be proven to demonstrate architectural excellence, as well as be design of the structure. Any uncertainty by the deciding body regarding the consistency, excellence or enhancement of the proposed new features to the existing + + t b 1. e,7 b, the de id n body t the . l: ant RGLZIIJL LSlt uN�ll!•LL b) Contributing Structures: The structures identified herein as contributors to the district have been determined to be historically, architecturally or culturally significant. Great care and scrutinyr-eEluifeiJ rl t rr 5 1, odel add on t! wyof the ti „tribu.a structures so that -the struccturre' historic or architectural integrity is preserved and not destroyed or damaged in the remodeling or addition process. (See Section III, A. herein regarding demolitions). The following provisions are guidelines and requirements f r the proper historic rehabilitation and alteration of a contributing structure. c) Non Contributin Structures: A non contributing structure, if not should be remodeled or expanded consistent with its existing architectural style and design. Introduction of entirely new ar eetur-al--styles-(n—eth .. than victor; an Craftsman iuung low � b � 2. Restoration/Rehabilitation Guideline) a) General Guidelines: All protected elements as described in Section Any alteration oi or addition to an exsti. ,. str ct,,rc shall ne pe ate contuethe insame massing size, sc•,le� na ch tect„ .,l and desigi on the new construction as is on the existing, and also cent-inue--i} _g tent man++ t —pro tested extenvrctcments- Original, existing, protected exterior elements shall bc repaired and use of newly co , as the existing protected exterior elements: {except as provided in Section III, B.2(e)). b) Front yard setbacks: The prevalent front setback for existing houses is-1-5-feet,Ffent--yafEl-setbacks-fer new construction may be increased � or decrcased in accordance with the pre'va ling setback o the binek +; •• a a abutting streets). c) Heights and proportions: Heights and propertions of additions and alterations shall bc consistent with and continue the original architectural style and design. All exterior elements including, but not limited —tome a orches, doorways, �� nde-o�o ,T�, trim rd ;a: shall be stem it na nt th a chitect ..l style and design. New construction should maintain the existing scale and character throuel compatible deign ana ttentio., to detai, dominate the original structure. d) Building Mate s: se of natural/original construction materials (e.g., real wood siding, reek, brick, shingles, plaster) matching and metals -viny , 'astir of fabricatcd/imitation wood products, painted brick or imitation used brick arc prohibited. New materials shall identically match o l term Le7dim e , texture and pattern. (Metal used as flashing, screening, gutters, and utility services and other traditional elements arc acceptable). Upon a befitptable alto ati e to iiiui iiiiuthe l b ;l.1ing rrratei� -�f- se -of the-origiIIra ateriz �trnfearble—due -to unreasonable cost and commercial availability, or health and safety considerations. c) Protected Exterior Elements: The protected exterior elements of a structure include all elements on the building's facades and roof; however, minor structural alterations (e.g., addition of windows, doors, skylights, porches or decks) not visible from the public right of way are exempted from the provisions of this ordinance. Except for those minor alternations not visible from the public right of way, the protected exterior elements are defined to include, but are not limited to, doors, windows, glass, porches, posts, railings, stairways, cupolas, gables, bay windows, widows walks, arbors, siding, chimneys, towers, turrets, trim, mouldings, corbels, plaster futures, rock walls, picket fences, shingles, roof lines, caves and overhangs, colors, gingerbread, shingle siding, tiles, wrought iron and other decorative materials. Other exterior elements of a particular building may be protected as determined by the deciding body. Consistent with -these -requirements, further specific b protected elements is provided as follows: (1) Doors: Original doors should be retained and restored. New . replacement doors, except for Mission Revival/Mediterran an design. Front deers generally should be painted not stained (not applicable to Mission Revival/ Mediterranean style structures). Screened doors shall be real wood framed of simple design unless patterns can be shown to fit the existing style. Glass or windows in doors shall meet all requirements immediately following. (2) Windows and Glass: Original windows, glass and window decorations shall be retained and restored. 4t is recommended that +1.., the nt; ..do Ne pl., nt ndo sh ll bo ..,] sashed and mutined if applicable. Sills, lintels, frames, sashes, mutins, and all decorations shall be identically replaced. All elements of new windows shall be identical in size, shape, proportion, and traditional sizes, proportions and dimensions of buildings of the same real gL—1,..ss an _,.de f f _st b- cons` u_te`a of real .,eked not vinyl, metal or plastic. All lites (panes of glass) shall be tixc divided stained glass windows are discouraged. Large expanses of blank exterior walls without windows arc discouraged. (3) BU Windows: Size, shape, proportion, dimension, type of fenndaodd-material and style of bay windows, whether restored or of new construction, must be identical to the -erg or -existing y-w dows f +he stmct e—New windows may be added to the building in locations where no bay windows previously existed; however, such new bay windows must be identical and replicate the style, design, sic, shape and proportion, type of foundation and roof of other bay windows existing on sty t the al`em Live shape, dimension, proportions, material and type of foundation and roof established by erigi a.l Victorian st etures--oft tyl e ,. e . b. nde permitted only when the- liea- s te--t}e body that said bay window is consistent with existing style, design and character of the contributing structure. ('I) Chimneys: Wood framed chimneys arc prehibitcd unless their exteriors are covered with brick or river rock veneers; stucco Mission Revival or Mcditerranun style houses may have stucco covered chimneys. Painted metal stove pipe projections of less than four feet arc permitted in less visible locations f the structure. The size, shape, dim design and patterns of new and reconstructed chimneys must match those features of existing structure CL imneys shall not be cantilevered and shall be narrower at the top than at its base. (5) Porches: Existing front porches, railings, posts, corbels, roof coverings, ceilings, floors, steps, mouldings, trim, gingerbread, and other decorative futures must be retained and restored using original materials, or identical material of same hape—proportifl , ,d locations. r t• ,.,.he ,s+ ;st f• mate_i is of came size, shape, dimension and pattern as contributing structures of except on Mission Revival and Mediterranean style heuscs. Minor alternations of exiting—porc-hics--arc permitted e ly when the contributing structure. (6) Roofs Gables Eaves and Overhangs: Roofs shall maintain their original size, shape and pit, l ny e a R , roof line, roof coverings, and eavc depth and materials shall be consistent with the existing structure. In general, original gables shall bc retained. Ncw gables may be added only where consistent with the existing style and design and approved by the deciding body. In general, gab4.e ends should be symmetrical. Eaves and fascias ac to be censtructed of weed. —Reef eover no of fir r f eom + 1 a + h t1, � r r, bai1v a made to resemble wood, if they arc compatible with the architectural style of the building. Missien Revival or Medite : s yle s+ ` 11 have tile reefs of a color, tile.Plast: nd . d, style t;1e . hibitc (7) Sid. g: Siding materials and placement on structure shall be appropriate to the existing style and design. All existing tiding is to bc restored and retained whenever possible. a. Wood siding (Victorian/Craftsman/Colonial Revival: Siding must be real wood and net a eemposite, synthetic or fabricated wood product. Metal and vinyl identically match existing in size, depth, width, siding in angle, slepei-type-width-and-Elepth-ef-eatrif - any. Old deteriorated shingles may be replaced, however, new shingles must match existing shinglea in size, shape, dimension and pact must run from the foundation to the roof, unless, existing pattern of house varies, in which case it must match pattern. b. Stucco Siding, (Mission Revi i Mediterranean/ Colonial Revival/ Craftsman): Stucce and stucco pattern must be retained and duplicated to identically match existing. The stucco should be sand textured, finished and colored to match existing, or to match other contributing structures of th st lc i the District. Fences/Walls: All existing picket any es, rock walls and front yard concrete walls shall be repaired and retained. Replacement or newly constructed fences or walls shall match those existing on the property, er shall match those of other contributing properties en that block. Introduction 1 11 tt o t< o of oaks or veneers in walls, not already existing in the district, is prohibited. Mortar should also match existing in color, texture, joint width and profile. New fencing shall be of open design= h ll btet a of , a is t m � e .,r. c, a include chain link) or wrought iron and shall be consistent with those existing in the district. Covered gateways- are permitted.SidV a rd f shall be -f traditional construction and materials and shall be consistent with prevalent fencing in the district. (9) Deco at;Trin 1 I M _ .lflinng gerbrea • n l e�� g-te-be t � 1 1111 atch existing in materials, size, shape, dimension, location and pattern. Addition of new trim, moulding, gingerbread, -etc., on new construction must be located and continued 4 the existing pattern -around -the -exterior -ere ctare-se-ate- tom eensi steno.. .;t the n l___styl a „,7 d inappropriate use of gingcrbrcad or other decorative material) is prohibited. Addition of new trim, moulding, gingerbread, (1-0) Colors: For Victorians, traditional 3 or 4 color paintings patterns arc encouraged. For Craftsman, traditional colors arc encouraged. For Mission Revival/ Meditcrrancan, the traditionala of earth+ a d hued roofing materials is required. (11)--6arrages: Sty l e re ef-tc rogue d-everall-ref the garage (or carriage house, etc.), as well as building mated and -are eeturel—details—shall be oo tent-- ith thes-e-ef-the-era-e-f-the-heuE-x-terier-featires--e-f-gar-a-ges which a f . te,, tha tb,o st .10 of the house for which the garage is being built are discouraged. This includes features such as aluminum or roll up doors, features visible from a public right of way. Garages should be detached (may be attached by a brecz-cwa3) and set back behind the front facade of the house. fl Interior Features: Only in cases where the owner desires to take advantage of the 1976 Tax Reform Act, the owner must retain original material, architectural features, hardware, efiginal paint c e ste P`duper;-eto., wher Pier possib D e r erigin i--materials--axvhereyer easible or replaee--�s tl identical P iTr replieate€1--materials,-Further-infermatien--regarding-eensistenewith interior remodels is available upon request. C. Construction of New Structure or Redesign or Remodel of Non Contributing Structure into a Contributing Style: 1. Entirely New Structure: Construction of a new structure must be built in the ctyle and design of contributing structures in the district. EiEract duplication is neither required or encouraged. Strict adherence to achieving consistency structure in the district is reed. New Vietorian, Mission Revival/ Mediterranean, Colonial Revival and Craftsman style strretures must aee-urately--replieate--the-traditio t3 a a „te + V1 t f 4.1 een+ b. t' b + t, tb.e district n 11 de ff; btu nsuniene; rr1; air--applie Ps-ptepe -regar e-- ensistency f dew structur + J 1 a V s g„ itl� that of n tttr;buting truet re i11 t o d;str,e+ , 111 are to be resolved against the application by the deciding body. 2. Remodel Non contributor into Contributing Style and Design: An owner of a contributing structure in the district may de se. However, the same 3. Standards for Review: a) Intent and Purpose: heritage, neighborhoods, strectscapcs, and districts. Great care and sorut;n„ : red t„ p cry build a t + + t tit becomes an asset to a historic district. Approvals for applications been met. b) Ac ptable Architectural Styles and D ians: In general, Victorian, Craftsman/Bungalow, Colonial Revival, and Mission Revival/ MeditefroneanStyles art -the contFibutersto thishistoric-district. An the location of existing structures of that style in the district or the district. All exterior elements sbect to review shall be -consistent with thc proposed style. 1. New Construction /Remodelinjz into Contributing Style and De'Lign Construction Guidelines: u) Front _yard setbacks: The prevalent front setback for existing houses is 15 feet. Front yard setbacks for new construction ma.frbe-increased or deereasea i„ dar wit the l' t 1 t bt 1 1 tl LLllV YY1LL1 �31{.e N Ref rc oe Sectio., 2n 4n ncn , a 29 1n 055 ft m r a t, ese sections-efity-aPPlj to-frent-Yar not sid 7 ,i 1 tt' ctrects). The front facade shall be parallel to thc street. b) Heights and proportions: Heights and proportions of altered or new es of the 1V.3t V1- C V S l l same style in the district. They should not be-signifi aptly-tallG , more massive, or in greatly different proportions from other contributing structures f tl style ;., tho .1istri c) R-equired Building Materials: Use of natural construction materials (e.g. real wood siding, stucco, rock, brick, wood shingles, plaster) is required. Composite, synthetic, metal, vinyl, plastic or fabricated /imitation wood products, painted brick or imitation uscd brick arc prohibited. Materials used shall be the same as those used in existing contributing buildings of the same style in the District (except that masonry or stone veneers on chimneys are acceptable). Upon a demonstration of hardship by the applicant, the decision making body may approve an acceptable alternative —to-, —ori ' a building unreasonable cost and commercial availability, or health and safety considerations. d) Exterior Elements Sub'ect to Review: To be reviewed are: all elements on thc building's facadesa 1 d in g but „et limited to, doors, windows, glass, porches, posts, railings, stairways, cupolas, gables, bay windows, widows walks, arbors, siding, chimneys, towers, turrets, trim, mouldings, corbels, plaster futures, rock walls, picket fences, shingles, roof lines, eaves and overhangs, colors, gingerbread, shingle siding, tiles wrought iron and ether decorative ma+ t O + t ts f a „a ticular building ma,. be protected as determined by thc deciding body. Consistent with these requirements, further specifications regarding particular protected elements is provided as follows: (1) Deers: Deere should not be flush but of raised or flat panel Revival/ Mediterranean style structures. Screened doors shall be -real careen framed ralmcs t t+ t e shown to fit the existing style. Glass er windows in doors shall meet all o nt - e i,,tel. roll. (2) Windows/Glass: New or replacement windows shall be wood sashed and, if mutins are appropriate, woad mutincd. All (3) portions of thosc in buildings of-the-same--arehite the District (c.g. the long, All litc" (panes of ' ` l 1 dividual litcs, not artificial or snap in grids. Arched windows arc dise-euraged in Victorian styles. Octagonal windows arc discouraged in Revival styles. B y Windows: Size, shape, proportion, scale, materials, type of foundation or support, type of decorative elements, and style of new bay windows must replicate thosc in existing contributing structures of J the "f.illi V hitectura, style . t e District. In general, bay windows are only appropriate to Victorian styles. Victorian style structures shall have windows constructed in ate proportion and dimensions matching original Victorians. ('1) Chimney: Chimneys of Victorian, Mission Revival/ Mediterranean, Colonial Revival or Craftsman/Bungalow styles shall be of reinforced mason r-stone, e "' f a je with brick o stone/.. '.. _n_e a. -a he smaller t theop tthan -r at the bottom. ChimneysMi ssio , v cyiy l rl� -oatte r can buildings may alse be e4 a stucea to match- thc exterior of the building. (5) Porches: New porches must be of thc same materials, relative �izc, shape, dimes sion, a ra---having t r l pe of decorative elements as those of contributing structures of the same--style-in--the-dis iet N to s„nry porch floors and steps arc prohibited on Victorian or Craftsman/Bungalow style houses and discouraged for Colonial Revival style houses. (6) Roof Lines. Gables. Eaves and Overhangs: For Victorian, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman/Bungalow style structures, fire retardant wood shingles are the prefcrEcd material; firepreef-eemisesitien-mateFials-afe-seeeptable-in-elar-k-eoler-s and with a hcavy profile, especially those which resemble wood. Mission Revival/Mediterranean style structures shall have -tit roois-of a colo , ext , i ,k likeEliza—fleet --and modern st3le—ti? es are prohibited. (7) (8) S'd' g: Siding on Victorian or Craftsmaungalow style structures must match those of a contributing scturc of the same style in the District in size, depth, width, material, pattern, cut or bevel, angle, slope, type, and width or depth of cut, if any. (a) Wood siding_(VictorianlCraftsman /Colonial Revival: All wood siding material shall be real wood and not a composite or fabricated wood product. Shingles must alse be of a size, shape, , to be consistent with singles of enc er more roof unless the applicant can citc other contributing houscs of the same style in the District on which the siding pattern varies in the manner proposed. (b) Stucco Siding (Mission Rcvival/Mcditcrrancan/ Colonial Revival/ Craftsman): Stucco pattern, color, finish and texture should closely resemble that on same style in the District. Picket Fences/Rock Walls/Arbors: Picket fences/rock walls/arbors shall match or be very sitar to those on a contributing building of the same style in the District. Excessive or inappfef3iiatc use of "ginger read" or other decorative elements ted. New c' shall be of open design, shall bc constructed of wood, ornate wirc (does not include chain link) or wrought iron and shall be consistent with these existing in the district. Covered _atcways arc permitted. Side and roar yard fencing shall bc traditional constfuetiefi and materials and shall bc consistent with prevalent fencing in the district. (9) Decorative Trim/Mouldings/Gingcrbfeads: Excessive or inappropriate use of gingerbr ad or other decorated elements is prohibited. Size, shape, dimension and location of these decerative—rfraterials -sh l b t tl t,, -+ th s un—v�-Eerr�-sccrrc—wzrrrancr-vrr—o crrc. contributing structures of same style and design in the district. (10) Colors: For Victorians, traditional 3 or 4 color paintings b encouraged. For Mission Revival/ Mediterfancan, the traditional f eurtht r d red h. „mod r o f,,g „o.,t rials is required. (11) G ges: Style, roof pitch, proportions, and -overall design of thc garage (or carriage house, etc.), as well as building materials--ancd--architec Ural Eletai s- sha11 be con iGi ntith those of thc era of the house. Exterior features of garages which are more modern or contemporary than the style of the house for which the garage is being built are discouraged. This inrlilrlac faat'irvc ca r-l�—�c �? jmi=+ i**� r cnll nt rinnrc, aluminum frame windows, etc. This restriction applies only to features visible from a public right of way. Garage;, should be detached (may be attached by a breezeway) and set back behind the front facade of the house. the Town Code. However, the permit requirements of Section 29.84.26Q of the T a rlt plt, to work-whzc h iseensidered . .,teri l change n terial change is any exterior alteration for which a building permit is required and which This does not include painting and ordinary maintenance which do not require a permit. SECTION IV This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N:IDEV\ORDS\AlmondGrove.rtf BIBLIOGRAPHY field --Anne. Los G• Rifkind, Carole. A ,Fie 1986. HELPFUL REFERENCES American Life Fes. "Go-rdon Van Ti-ne Cc. Ar e Amncein, James E., S.E. Residential Masonry F' ..place and C it►cy,00k. Los Angeles, Masonry Institute of America. 1989. Blumcnson, John J.G. Identifying American Architecture. Nas-Y e, Amer Aasoeiation for State and Local History, 1977, 1981. r Publishers). 1983, Ascociatcs. 1989. Historic Buildings, E rthquake Damage and S cismic Str-orfeltn-e, California Preservation Foundation. 1991. Klein, Marilyn W. Clues to North American Architecture. Markham, Ontario; Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited. 1985. McAlester, Virginia & Lee. A Fioid Gui 1981, fourth printing 1986. /1 Itrari t� .K n_ Vic--r-�rr`-' GP - Merritt, Merritt, John. Loma Prieta: Seismic Saf_ty a -Rd Historic Buildings. California, California Preservation Foundation. 1990. t',;aass-;-Roger. Century-o-f-Color. Watkinr. , -New-York; American Life Fou-Rdiation. 1981. Myers, John H., rCsiised by Hume. Gary t__ "Aluminum and Vinyl Siding e Government Printing Office. Myers, John H. "The Repair of Historic Woodo • Park, Sharon C., AIA. "The Use of Substitute Materials on Historic Buildings Printing Office. Ten Speed Press. 1978, 1986. Buildings. New York, Van Nostrand Rei Sweetser afar--M "Roofing for Histo-n Votume 'is P-r-cservation Briefs. Washington, D.C.; U.S. Government Printing Office. U.S. Depament of the Interior National Park Service. The Secr-otary of the National Park Service Preservation As,ictanoc-Divi.,ion Weeks, Dr "New Exterior Additions te- H toric Buildi gs: Preservation Printing Office. 4,1004 TOWN OF LOS GATOS Almond Grove Historic District Boundaries As Established by Ordinance 1463 on April 7, 1980 EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1648 1921 RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION TION OF THE DEV E OPME-NT STAND nAR S WH_ IC HgFFECTED ZONE CHANGE NO. 87 (BROADWAY HISTORIC DISTRICT) The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos does hereby ordain: SECTION I The district delineated on the attached map is hereby designated historically and culturally significant as the Broadway Historic District HD-84-2A. SECTION II The district is designated to be historically, architecturally, or aesthetically significant for the reasons listed below: A. Property: Broadway Historic District. Properties located generally south of West Main Street and west of South Santa Cruz Avenue. (see map Exhibit A). B. Historic designation no.: HD-84-2A C. Description of designation: District D. Description of characteristics which justify the designation: Historical: The Broadway area was the first residential subdivision„ and Broadway was the first residential street in the Town of Los Gatos. A 100-acre tract of land including what is now the Broadway area was purchased by a Henry D. McCobb in 1863. McCobb planned to subdivide the land into city lots and name the new city Cobbsville. The land was ultimately sold to ex -Vermonter John W. Lyndon, one of the most well-known names in early Los Gatos history, and it was Lyndon who, on September 24, 1881, subdivided the area into 48 lots, selling for $125 and up. On January 5, 1883 Broadway, was opened up to access the Lyndon subdivision. Broadway was the first plotted street in Los Gatos. Scattered houses and businesses 1 ATTACHMENT 8 such as Forbes Mill preceded Broadway, but this subdivision marked the beginnings of a formally laid -out Town. In addition to founding Broadway, John Lyndon, one of the original Town Trustees (equivalent to Town Councilmen), was a stockholder in the new Los Gatos Fruit Packing Co., organized a gas company, started a bank, built a new hotel (Ten Mile House, predecessor to the Lyndon Hotel) and deeded the land for the Southern Pacific Coast Railway depot, where the post office now stands. Among the first land purchasers was William L. Lingley, once a sailor from Maine, who bought the Lyndon "Subdivision All for $600 in gold coin in September, 1881. Part of the original Lingley home still stands near what are now the apartments at 350 W. Main Street. The creek running through that area and # 1 Bayview (original location of the Victorian Abbey Inn) is called Lingley Creek. The historic John W. Lyndon home, which later became the Farwell home, was a Victorian mansion at 55 Broadway. John's brother James built a stately two-story residence at the southwest corner of Broadway and S. Santa Cruz Avenue when Broadway was still a dirt road. The cottages built in 1887 for Mr. Thomas Hayselden still stand. Clifton Avenue was once called Hayselden Avenue. Among memorable people who have dwelt on Broadway was Marion Mace Lyndon, second wife of John Lyndon. Her mother was a minor poet and friend of Longfellow. The Mace home still stands on Clifton Avenue. According to neighbors, the present Bruce Berryman residence at 89 Broadway was once rented by writer Jack London's first wife. CONTRIBUTORS TO DISTRICT Street A El.lress Estimated Date ef-C—eastriaetiell 2 Broadway 1870a 3� Broadway 1890s 42 Broadway 1910s 44 Broadway 1870s 46 Broadway 1870a 47 Broadway 1930s 6$ Broadway 1900s 5-6 Broadway 1910a 62 Broadway 1880s 6- Broadway 1910s Broadway 1980s 7-2 Broadway 1880s 7.4 Bey 1920a Bey 1930a �4 Bey 1900a Bey 1880a 86 Broadway 1930s 9-3. Broadway 1880s 107 Broadway 1870a 131 Broadway 1870a 44 Clifton 1910s 24 Clifton 1910a 249 W Main 1880s 251 W Main 1870s 253 W Maim 1910a 325 W Main 1920s Sourco Lest I enter e, o vucrs t 1 d ., n B1 f- is Architectural: The proposed district contains approximately 51 structures, many of which were built before 1900 and are significant both historically and architecturally. A variety of architectural styles are represented in the area, including Victorian, Craftsman/Bungalow, Colonial Revival and one Norman French. The Norman French is unique, not only to the district, but to that era to the Town. Although it is not as old as many of the other houses, it was designed by Henry Crall, whose family has been in Los Gatos since the late nineteenth century. The house was 3 originally an exact replica of a house Mr. Crall had seen in Normandy, France. The exterior remains unchanged. The structure located on the corner of Tait and Main Street was the first fire house built in Los Gatos for that specific purpose. It was constructed in 1927 with funds raised through a bond issue and housed a 750-gallon American LaFrance pumper. The building now houses the Los Gatos Museum. One of the architectural gems of the area, the Waterman House, built in 1883 at 45 Broadway, is a superb and excellently preserved example of Victorian Italianate style. Taken together, the homes in the Broadway and Main Street area offer a diverse an irreplaceable sample of architectural styles, including some of Los Gatos' oldest and most distinctive buildings. Sources: Mary Durham, William Wulf, Los Gatos Weekly of May 78, 1984 E. Listed below are Town features recommended for preservation. Review by the Historic Preservation Committee is required for any changes to these features. 1. Roads are concrete and should be repaired to maintain appearance as of the year 1992. 2, Date stamp in concrete sidewalks. F. Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to be inconsistent with The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. SECTION III TL, to t an n of this c ctien s to preserve and protect the Tr efT e Gatos' historic heritage, neighborhoods, streetscapes, and districts. A. Demolitions: D 1 t'o of ., .,trib ting struct„re is f rbidden abs t .,taolysmic nt upen determination by the deciding body that demolition (as defined by Town Code) is necessary ferthe oper—restoration of the r ctur'e In the even t of Elemollitio^ a„ result of cataclysmic event, the structure shall be reconstructed to match the 4 that site. B. Remodels or Additions: 1. pus structure on Standards for review as required by Sectien 2-9.80.290 of the Town Code as follows: a) Architectural- Review: Modification of the existing style or overall design of a contributing structure in the district is prohibited. A non contributing structure may b tfibutor:, in Section II and Section III, C. herein). New architectural features may be added to the pretected exteFier facade -only upon a demonstration by the applicant proving consistency with the existing architectural style architectural features must be proven to demonstrate architectural the existing architectural style and design of the structure. Any or enhancement of the proposed new features to the existing structure b) Contributing Structures: The structures identified herein as contributors remodel or add on to any of the contributing structures so that the 5 Should be remodeled e-r expanded cerrs-is ent with its existing Revival) is prohibited. The Narnian French style structure is not a contributing style to the district. 2. Restoration/Rehabilitation Guidelines a) General Guidelines: All protected elements as described in Section III, B.2.(e) herein, of the existing exterior facade must be maintained. and design on the new construction as is on the existing, and also incorporate and continue in a consistent manner the protected exterior elements. Original, existing, protected exterior elements shall be repaired and reused whenever possible. When an addition Z tl e PST n l J) str leted_ ter1or old entJ L 11 they must be identical in sizc, dimension,—shhpeand looati-e d must use the same materials as the existing protected exterior elements (t ., i ed ;n Sectie TTT 1 2 2 (e)) b) L t s etbae-1 The r a t f nttb eaek f r y st' hr o the block. (Reference Section 29:10.050 and-29.40.05-5 of the Town Code, note these sections only apply to front yards-, not side, rear or side yards abutting streets.) c) H .ghts and proportions: Heights and proportions- of additions and style and design. All exterior elements 'including, but not limited to, ro flines, porches, doorways, wind ws, trim and siding shall be consistent with and continue the original architectural style and 6 character through compatible design and attention to detail. The height and proportion ef an addition or a second story shall not dominate the original structure. d) Building Materials: Use of natural/original construction materials (e.g.,l-wood-siding, roe 743s les, plaster) matching and consistent with existing materials is required. Composite, synthetic, metal, vinyl, plastic or fabricated/ iritatren wood products, painted brick or imitation used brick are prohibited. New materials shall identically on anal matAri �i tn-r �si��i�rir�i�+ + an tt -(Mega- u6e fl sh ng, sere g, utte nd-t + y denim trat; „f l .,rds7^; Y b , t a p1; nt� tL ,7 t bb a `r Ee ble--alternati ,e to e-eriginal ng mated, - if us a -e €-tl�e--ee l- matezi al-ors-un=e bl e d e to tHireaso ..able eos+ a d eommerr' labil or ealth and --safety considerations. c) Protected Exterior Elements: The protected exterior dements of a way are exempted from the provisions of this ordinance. Except for lic right of way, the protected exterior elements are defined to include, but are not limited to, doors, windows, glass, porches, posts, railings, stairways, cupolas, gables, bay window , wi-do walks, arbors, siding,chimneys, towers, 7 shingle siding, tiles, wrought iron and other dece-Fati-vc materials. Other exterior elements of a particular building may be protected as determined by the deciding body. Consistent with these rut -air -cm -ants, further follows: (1) Doors: Original deors should be Feted- and restored. New r-ep1 nt d h ld « t be fl„st, but „F ,-a; sed flat panel design. Front doors generally should be painted not stained. Screened—doors-sh ll be real woodzframed—of-�rmple de enless �` y h + f t the tyle Gl �citte�ii5'--c�ttYt7'c�rro oi'Trce-zrrzrr�a�Ei$t�A ", windows in doors shall meet all requiem-c is immediately following. (2) Windows and Glass: Original windows, glass and window decorations shall be retained and restored. It is recommended that only the deteriorated portions of the windows shall be replaced -rather t th t d r N t. ant . „a s rh It bo oa sashed and mutined if applicable. Sills, lintels, fumes, sashes, of new windows shall be identical in size, shape, proportion, and dim ., 1 .t ftt, b 'ld ste„+ ;tL. �b constructed of real glass and window frames _____ on-str oted of real weod, not vinyl, metal er plastic. l-i-tes (p-anes of glass) shall be true divided lite, not artificial or snap i grids. New arched, angled, octagonal and shined gl-as-s windows arc discouraged. Large expanses of blank ex-terier walla without windows are discouraged. 8 (3) Bay Windows: Size, shape, proportion,ICF14041, type of foundation, and roof material and style of bay windows, whether d existing bay -windows of the structure N b b added to the building in locations where Re bay windows previously existed; however, such new bay windows must be identical and replicate the style, design, size, shape and proportion, type of foundation and roof of ewer bay windows existing on structure; or in the alternative, any sai-d. new bay windows must be built in the same size, shape, dimension, preportions, mat-ei.ial and type ef feundation and roof established by original Victorian structures of the samc design and style. Ne bardow er,�,itte only . h th t y uv rr � Y i �vavxr to-the-deciding-bedy at said bay =dow is censistcnt with existing style, design and character of the contributing structure. ('i) Chimne r�s: Wood framed chimneys arc prohibited unless their exteriors are covered with brick or river reek veneers. Painted metal stove pipe projections of less than four feet arc permitted in less visible locations of the structure. The size, shape, dimensions, design and patterns of new and reconstructed chimneys must match those features of existing structure. Chimneys shah t , •i a a l b th e top than at its base. (5) Porches: Existing front porches, railings, posts, corbels, roof coverings, ceilings, floors, steps, cgs, trim, gingerbread, and other decorative features must be retained and restored using original materials, -er identical materi-al ef same size, shape, same locations. Construction of new porches must consist of materials of same sire, shape, and design in district and be in appropriate locations en structure. New concrete or masonry porch floors are ptehihitcd. Minor applicant proves to the deciding body that said alteration is consistent with the existing style, design and erecter of tho contributing structure. (6) Roofs, Gables, Eaves and Overhangs: Roofs shall maintain their original size, shape and pitch. Any changes in reef • a, reef line, "1ye elte gs sh ll be stent .,e,. t nd .,r with the existing structure. In general, origieai gables shall bo retained. New gables may be added only where eensistent with th t' + 1 d des;g,, a e b th a ;a;n,. bo y rrr�c�"crscm�r�--axxa-crc-sib-nzmlr-apPro'o' .. .. J ,.... ............t, •, •.... � . In general, gable ends should be symmetrical. Eaves and fascias are to be constructed of wood. Roof coverings e£ fireproof composition materials and dark colors in a heavy profile aro acceptable where they are made to rescmb1c weed, if they aro compatible with the architectural style of the building. (7) Siding: Siding materials and placement on statchate shall be to be restored and retained wherever possible. a. Wood .d. g, (Victorian/Craftsman/Colonel Re—`j Siding must be real wood and not a composite, syhthetic _ fabricated wood product. Metal and vinyl siding preducts ar-e pfehibited. width, pattern, and must match the existing cut of bevel in siding in angle, slope, type width and depth of cut, if <, Old deteriorated shingles may be repined, however, new shingles must match existing shingles in size, shape, d ens-ien and 10 roof,unle&s existii b t+ f 11 varies, in 4ii-eh case it must match pattern. b. Stucco Siding. (Colonial Revival/Craftsman: Stucco and stucco pattern must be retained and duplicated to identically match existing. The stucco should be sand textured, finished and colored to match existing, or to match other contributing structures of the same style in the District. lissh.,l1 b d ,a e+ a f �. 1 V flLir Replacement or newly constructed fences or walls shall match those existing on the property, or shall match those of other n +ributi„ •-oper ties 6 tii theft bloel� err e-�rrrry Qaetrorr'etr—rrevrracic wall patterns or new types of rocks or veneers in walls, not already existing in color, texture, joint width and profile. New fencing shall be of open design, shall be constructed of wood, ornate wiro (does not include chain link) or wrought iron -and shall bo eens-isten-t-wit-h-the&e--existing-in-the-di-stpiet,Gavered-gateways ide-wand- ear yard fe nerng sh llu� be of-aumcional e nstruetinn and w + 1 .a hall he + + tL, 1 t fencing in the district. (9) Decorative Trim/Mouldings /Gingerbread: All existing to be repaired and petaincd. Replacement must match existing in materials, size, shape, dimension, location and pattern. A-ddition 11 of new trim, moulding, gingerbread, etc., on new construction faus* i i a a ,a the o st•r tt .,a th exterior of the structure so as to maintain consiscncy with the original style and design. Excessive or inappropriate use of ging- berb" as othe deat ateais is prohibited. Addition � of new trim, moulding, gingerbread, etc. on areas where not previously existing is discouraged. (10) Colors: For Victorians, traditional 3 or 4 color paintings patterns are encouraged. For Craftsman, traditional colors are encouraged. (11) G Res: Style, roof pitch, proportions, and ove all design of the garage (or carriage house, etc.), as well as building materials of the house. Exterior features of garages which are more modern or coTCem-per-afy-thattahe-style-e-Tthe-house or which the garage is being built are discouraged. This includes features ouch as aluminum or roll up doors, aluminum frame windows, etc. This restriction applies only to f atures visible from a public right of way. Garages should be detached (may b attached by a breezeway) and set back behind the front facade of the house. the 1976 Tax Reform Act, the owner must retain original material, architectural features, hardware, original, etc., wherever possible. Repair and restore original materials wherever possible or replace with identical, replicated materials. Further information regarding consistency with interior romodcls` is available upon request. 12 Q--Gen-structica--ef---New—Structiar-e—cr---R-edesita—ef___RefffeEl-el of Non Contributing Structure into a Contributing Style: 1. Entirely New Structure: Construction of a new structure must be built in th-e Craftsman style structures -must -accurately replicate the traditional styl-e, design a proposed new structure, style and design with that of a contributing structure 2. Remodel Non contributor into Contributing Style and Design: An owner who wishes to remodel a non contributing structure into the style and design of a contributing structure in the district may do so. However, thc same 3. Standards for Review: a) Intent and P pose: The intent and purpose of this section is to protect Los Gatos' historic heritage, neighborhoods, streetscapcs, and districts. Great care and scrutiny is required-te-preperly-buil€1-cr-reme-Elel-a structure so that it becomes an asset to a historic district. Approvals for applieations under thi seetion shall be granted only where thes-e guidelines have been met. b) Acceptable Architectural Styles and D *gns: In general, Victorian, CraftsmanlBungalow and Colontal Revival styles are the eentrihuters-t-e-thB--h-istcri-c—elistc-e photographs, counts, and documentation of the location 13 of existing structures of that style in the-istriet r refere ce materials indicating consistency with contributing styles in the district. All exterior elements subject to review shall be consistent with the proposed style. �. New Construction/Remodeling into Contributing Style and D 'gn Construction Guidelines: a1_ ❑ + The rev to + + tb,.,ck uT •Td�ethL��- ��zv=^�= sezV or existing houses is 15 feet. accordance with the prevailing setback on the block. (Reference Section 29.10.050 and 29.10.055 of the Town Code these sections only apply to front yards, not side, rear or side yards abutting streets.) The front facade shall be parallel to the street. b) H 'ghts and proportions: Heights and proportions e-f altered er new structures shall be consistent with not be significantly taller, more massive, or in greatly different proportions from other contributing structures of the same style in the district. c) Required Building Materials: Use of natural construction materials (e.g. real wood siding, stucco, rock, brick, wood shingles, plaster) is required. Composite, synthetic, metal, vinyl, plastic or fabricated/ imitation wood prea + + .1 br ck itnti ed l.r ck prohibited Mato all ed ;hall be the same as those used in existing contributing buildings of the same styli —the —a st--(-except—that-i se er--srte chir.,neys are acceptable). Upon a demonstration of hardship by the applicant, the decision making body may approve an acceptable alternative to the original building d) Exterior Elements Subject to Review: To be reviewed are: all elements on tho b, '1.l' g' f oades�an inol ,7' b 1, + t 1' ted—to, doors raows, 14 widows' wails, arbors, siding, chimneys, tewers, turrets, trim, mouldings, corbe,�er-features ock ktfence, tinglegoof aver and overhangs, colors, gingerbread--sl g1 dins- tiles wrong' end other decorative materials. Other exterior elements of a particular building may be protected as determined by the deciding body. -Censistcnt with these provided as follows: (1) Des�oors�should—nowbe� gut ohsed oY +r-panel— d simple design unless patterns can be shown to fit the existing style. Glass or windoa^ shal of al + l,ediately following. �n (2) Windows/Glass: New or replacement windows shall be woad sashed and, if mutins are appropriate, wood mutined. All- elements of new or replacement windowal-be consistent with the-traditional-siz-es--and-propo s-obese in-build-ings-ef-the-s-aine-arehiteetural-style-iii-the-Distric-t-ngnarrew ( t i windows of Victorian architecture). Victorian style structures shall have windows constructed in the proportion and dimensiens matching original \t/ bI JJ, JIICir , Arched windows are discouraged in Victorian styies. Octagonal windows are discouraged in Victorian and craftsman/ Bungalow styles. (3) B y Windows: Size, shape, proportion, scale, materials, type offoundationort , f a t' and style of new bay windows must replicate those in existing sending structures of the same architectural style in the District. In general, bay windows are only appropriate to Victorian styles. Victorian style structures shall have windows constructed in he proportion and 15 dimensions matching original Victorians. ('1) Chimneyj Chimneys of Victorian, Colonial Revival or Craftsman/ Bungalow styles shall be of reinforced masonry or stone, or wood frame with brick or stone/rock and be alley t the top than at the bottom. (5) Porches: New porches must be of the- same materials, relative size, shape, dimension, and having the same type of decorative elements as those of contributing structures of -the tyle the rict.. New -cep e porch floors and steps are prohibited on Victorian, Colonial Revival or Craftsman/ Bungalow style houses. (6) Roof Lincs. Gables. Eaves and Overhangs: For Victorian, Colonial Revival and Craftsman/Bungalow style structures, fire retardant wood shingles are the preferred material; fireproof composition materials are acceptable in dark colors and with a heavy profile, especially those which resemble wood. (7) Siding: Siding on Victorian or Craftsman/ Bungalow style structures must match those of a contributing structure of the same style in the District in size, depth, width, material, pattern, cut or bevel, angle, slope, type, and width or depth of cut, if any. (a) Wood .d' g (Victorian/Craftsman/Colenial Reviv-al) All wood siding material shall be real weod and not a composite or fabricated wood product. Shingles- FRU st also be of a size, shape, dimension, and pattern to be consistent yin" ^ f ^n e more—eontributi g building ^f tie --starve style—in—theict. Siding materials must run from the feendation to the roof unless tb l c t ite otho n4 ibuting h of the style in the District on which the siding pattern varies in the manner proposed. (b) Stucco Sid4 f C-elenial Revival/ Craftsmant. Stucco pattern, color, s to-xture should closely resemble -that on other -houses of the same style in. the District. (8) PicketFences/Rock WallaiArbors: Picket fences/rock walls/arbors s al "'ate ar be ' esimilar + th a contributing building of the (9) same style- he-- DiutFiet eessive—er Tep a use of hall be of open design, shall be constructed of wood, ornate wire fElees-net-ineluEle-ehain-link--)-er-wcaught4Fen and shall be consistent �� hose-existi� n ti, e a; ^trio — overed--gatewa tt ,7 Side and rear yard fencing shall be traditional censtruction and material ana shall be consistent with prevalent fencing in the district. Decorative Trim (Mouldings/Gingerbreads: Excessive or inappropriate use of gingerbread or other decorated elements is prohibited. Size, shape, dimension and location of these decorative materials shall be consisted -with that on other contributing structures of same style and design in the district. (10) Colors: For Victorians, traditional 3 or 1 color paintings pattern aro (11) G ges: Style, roof pitch, proportions, and overall design of the garage (or carriage house, etc.), as well as building materials and house.Ex-t eFi eat- -o f -garages- whie -are- rre eklern-oT contempo ar a l-e-e he- ou a for ich-the-garage is or roll up doors, aluminum frame windows, etc. This restriction applies only to features visible from a public right of way. Garages should be detae eE f b tf eh d b b \ a a L 1 behind the front facade of the house. 17 the Town Code. However, the permit requirements of Section 29.80.260 of the Town Code only apply to work which is considered a material change. A material change a affect the protected exterior elements as defined in Section II, B.2.(e) herein. This does not include painting and ordinary maintenance which do not reel -wire a permit. SECTION IV This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA 18 CLERK ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N:\devlords\broadway.doc 19 os Historic Resources Inventory, 1991. Rifkind, Carole. A F' can ArchitectuFe. New York, Bonanza Books, 1980, 1986. HELPFUL REFERENCES ei�sr Yor—rvrk, Amrr ri�� ican Lifie Fo ation.-1 985. Amrhein, James E., S.E. Residential Masonry Firapiace and Ct�i-mrn Har boek. Loo Angeles, Masonry Institute of America. 1989. State and Local History, 1977, 1981. Bruntz, George G. Histor of Los Gatos. Santa Cruz, Western Tanager Procs (Valley Publishers). 1983. Associates. 1989, Preservation--Foundatin�91_ Whiteside Limited. 1985. 1984, fourth printing 1986. Merritt, John. Loma Prieta: Seismic Safety and H+&tor+E Vic. Gatifern+a, Caii#ernia -reservationatier,--199.0. Moss, Roger. C entu of Color. V`v'atkins Glen, Now York; American Life Historic Buildings". Volume 8. Preservation Briefs. Washington, D.C.; U.S. Government Printing Office. Myers, do#n H. "The -Repair g-H+ste4c Wsod-en 'ndows". Volume 9. Preservation--Briefs—WashingtoGove ent--Rri-n Nelson, Lee H., FAIR. "Architectural Character: ldtintifying the Vi ual o nec+ of Historic Butldnga as an Aid to Ping Their. Character". Volume 17, Preservation Briefs. Washington, D.C.; U.S Gover m,�nt Prin i e. Fxtorinrs Vo1iume 6 Preservation BriofsJ Wasrhington,,-D.C.; 11v oyercrrnrmrTent � :rcrroa-+r v� Printing Office. uH Val -a g Old--House--City-of Oakland a g-Depa-rtment. Berk Ten Speed Prey. 1978, 1986. Stahl, Frederick A. A Guide to the Maintenance, Repair, and Alteration of Historic Sweetser, Sarah-M. "Roofing for Historic Buildings". Volume Preservation .; . U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for -Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic National Par Se eservation A sistancc Division. Weeks, Ka- D. "Ne Exterior Arldi+ions +o Historic Buildings: Dreservn+inn Con'oeri's--�7`oluttt�--t'�I_1^-fr�`ser-afation-Briefs. Washington, D.CGo pornment Printing Office. TOWN OF LOS GATOS Broadway Historic District Boundaries As Established by Ordinance 1648 on April 8, 1985 EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1351 1918 EXPANDING -THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND MODIFYING THE DEVELOPMENT S T n ND A R DS EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 89 (FAIRVIEW PLAZA HISTORIC DISTRICT) The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos does hereby ordain: SECTION I The district delineated on the attached map is hereby designated historically and culturally significant as the Fairview Plaza Historic District HD-76-1A. SECTION II The district is designated to be historically, architecturally, or aesthetically significant for the reasons listed below: A. 'Property: Fairview Plaza Historic District B. Historic designation no.: HD-76-1A C. Description of designation: District D. Description of characteristics which justify the designation: Historical: "Fairview Plaza" was the original name given the cul-de-sac termination of Pennsylvania Avenue in the subdivision known as "Fairview Addition", surveyed in June, 1885 by HeJuliann Brothers, Land Surveyors, San Jose, California, for Mr. F. H. McCullagh and recorded in County of Santa Clara, Book 5 of Maps, page 26. "Fairview Plaza" retains the same configuration as originally mapped and contains a landscaped island as a focal point. Approximately three quarters of the homes within the subdivision were built prior to 1900 and retain the character of that era. The pedestrian walk labeled "Turnstile Walk" on the original map remains essentially unchanged and is located at the eastern end of the cul-de-sac. While originally named "Pennsylvania Avenue," that portion of the street within the "Fairview Addition" subdivision has been renamed Fairview Plaza (from the cul-de-sac west to the intersection with Oak Knoll Road, Manzanita Avenue, and Wadsworth Avenue). Both the street and adjoining houses are popularly referred to as "Fairview Plaza." "Fairview Plaza" is a rare and unique neighborhood because of the authentic, well -maintained Victorian and Craftsman houses in close proximity with one another. The atmosphere is enhanced because the street is not a "through street," thus allowing a scale and sense of "apparitions" which is not found in most other neighborhoods. CONTRIBUTORS TO DISTRICT Street Addresa Y74aW�iS\g8` tc;',, t ltt Estimated Date of Construction Fairview Plaza 19105 Fairview Plaza 1900s Fairview Plaza 1890s Fairview Plaza 1890s Fairview Plaza 1890a Fairview Plaza 1880a Fairview Plaza 1880a Fairview Plaza 1890a Fairview Plaza 1860 1890a Fairview Plaza 1870a Fairview Plaza 1890s Fairview Plaza 1900a Fairview Plaza 1900a Fairview Plaza 1890a Fairview Plaza 1890a Fairview Plaza 1910a iSre-tir-ee÷4=1-i-steuf-*ey-ee-nfittet-ed--b-y--Annt-B4-e-en+-fi-e4-el, E. Listed below are Town features recommended for preservation. Review by the Historic Preservation Committee is required for any changes to these features. 1 Central Plaza Island. 2. The access to Turnstile Walk. 3. Date stamps in concrete sidewalks. Interior's Standard& fer Rehabilitation. SECTION III Gates' hrsterie heritage-Tileitchborhood reetseapes3-and-d trie A. Demolitions: or upon determination by the deciding body --that demolition (a., a ,, b vrrrrvn-�a��crrrrc�r-Qy Town Code) is necessary for the proper restoration of the structure. In the reconstructed to match the structure existing immediately prior to --the eat ely r nt ••tr et re - that B. Remodels or Additions: 1. Standards for review as required by Section 29.-80.290 of the Town Code as follows: non centributi. g structure may be rernedeled into the architectural style and design of -a centributing str cturci„inthe C. herein). New architectural features may be added to the protected exterior facade only upon a demonstration by the he deciding body. Any proposed new architectural features must be proven to demonstrate architectural excellence, as well as be stylistically accurate and must clearly enhance the existing architectural style and design of the structure. Any uncertainty by the deciding body re arding consistency, excellence or enhancement of the proposed new features to the existing structure must be resolved by the deciding body against the applicant. b) Contributing Structures: The structures- identified herein as contributors to the district have been determined to be historically, architecturally or culturally significant. Great care a ed t rl o el ^dd to f the contributing structures so that the structure's historic or architectural integrity is preserved and not destroyed or damaged in the remodeling or addition process. (See-Sectio TTT, n . herein regarding demolition ` Tl, f liowing ^re- rr ide'lines and —requirements fer the proper historic rehabilitation and alteration of a contributing structure. C) Ne-x Centributing Structures: A non contributing structure, if not rehabilitated into a contributing style or design as provided herein, should be remodeled or extended consistent with its existing architectural style and design. Introduction of entirely new architectural styles (i.e. other than Victorian, Craftsman/Bungalow) is prohibited. 2. Restoratien/ Rehabilitation Guidelines a) General Guideknes: 11 „rotected e'ement a^ described in Section III, B.2.(e) herein, of the existing exterior facade must be shall incorporate and continue the same massing, size, scale and �, t ct„ nl feat„ �a de then o '-_______Ar A_ _=^_Aron n.__< `---D-' __ ___- - - - -__ on the existing, and alse incorporate and continue in a consistent manner the protected exterior elements. Original, existing, protected exterior elements shall be repaired and reused whenever possible. When an addition or remodel requires the use of newly constructed exterior elements, they must use the same materials as the existing protected exterior eI e„., V11ZVn(e eepF provided in S eC-ti-I�9 � )) 7 - b) Front yard setbacks: The prevalent fr-ent setback for existing be increased or decreased in accordance with the prevailing setback oia }e—bieeke. (Refe ee Seetie—2.9.10.0c0 and 29.10.055 of the Town Cede, note these seetiens early apply to €ron s, net -Side, rear er side yards ab attrng strec�7 c) H 'ghts and proportions: Heights and propertiens of additions and alteratio„ h l b t `h and continue the original aI but net limited te, roo 4 cs, perches, de -or -ways, wi dews, trim architectural style and design. Alcw ceestatstion should maintain attention to detai' The heiht and proportion of an addition or a seeoud stor l l t E at th 1 4 d) Building Materials: Use of natural/ eri-ginal construction materials (e.g., real weed siding, reek, brick, shingles, plaster) m`atching and consistent with existing materials is required. F omp'e.' �et +++1xI'etal i inyl ITastr Tieated,'imit'atien wood products, painted. b k er men used brick are prohibited. New materials sh-all idcntieal-ly match original materials- in shape, size, dimensien, texture and pattern. (Metal used as flashing, screening, gaffers, and utility services and other traditionalel-ements areassept-abl r r a stration hardship by the applicant, the dccis maki- g body may approve an acceptable alternative to the eriginal building material if use of thee-eri- "girl--mrxater ial -is' easi ble-due to unreasonable cost and commercial availability, er health and safety considerations. e) Proteotedxterior- + Th + c+ ,a xt r; eleme +s o f µ structure include all elements on the building's facades and roof; however, minor structural alterations (e.g., addition of windows, doors, skylights, porches or decks) net visible frem the public right of way are exempted from the previs e his ordinance. Except for those minor alternations not visible frern the public right of way, the protected exterior elements arc defined to include, but are not limited to, doors, w:s; glass, porches, posts, railings, stairways, cupolas, gables, buy ' walks, arbors, siding, chimneys_, tewers, turrets, trim, m lv�ldirg, corbelr. ,ramp aster featur ,—rock walrs, picket fe nces, shingles, roof lines, eaves and overhangs, ce1-ers; gingerbread, Other exterior elements of a particular being may be protected as determined by the decidingb d r Ge s; Mart w; th these requirements, further specifications Fegardinrg particular protected elements is provided as follows: . (1) Doors: Original doors should be retained and -restored. New replacement doors for Victorians should net be flush, but of raised-er-flut-penel-design. Front doors generally should be painted not stained. Screened doors- shall be real wood framed of simple design unless patterns can be shown to fit the existing style. Glass or following. --Windows d ss riginal windows, glass and window decorations shad be retained and restored. It is windows shad be -replaced ratho. than th, _tir. _a_w, New or replaceme �� doves s Q a a a mutined if applicable. Sills, lintels, frames, sashes, mutins, an eeortatiions sh"laall- he- identi reple ed--All elements-eall-be-identieal-in-sizeT-shape3 proportion, and dimensions as original windows of tho buil�ling, or eonsistt-east with trad o l--sue and dimensions of buildings of the same architectural glassand window rames- ust b e—evnstted—ef—real wood, not vinyl, metal or plastic. A11 lies (pans of glass) shall be true divided lite, not artificial er snap in grids. are discouraged. Large expanses of blank -exterior walla with1uto< rdows e discou_. g, a ♦11 L1LiL (3) Bay Windows: Size, shape, proportien, dimeRSien, type of foundation, and roof material and style of bay windows, whether restored or of new construction, must be identical to the original er existing bay windows of the structure. added to the building in locations where no bay windows previously existed; however, such new b-ay windows m be- dentic� nd replicate the style, design, size, shape and proportion, type -of fei ndation and roof of other bay windows existing on structure; or in the alternative, any said new bay windows must be built in the same size, shape, dimension proportions, material and type of fe-xndation and roof ee talal shccr vy original :'ietor-i-an strlictui s of thee -same design and style. New bay windows are permitted only i t l t„ the a dir b thAsaid -n^rrcrt crr��nvurrc-prv`r'cTcv crr�—accrarrrb�e�cr`�cncr�-r: character of the contributing structure. (') Chimneys: Wood framed chimneys are wed Mess their exteriors are covered with brick er river rock veneers. Painted metal stove pipe proicctiofis of less than four feet are permitted in less visible lee -at -ions of the structure. The size, shape, dim -ens -ions, design and patterns of new and reconstructed c, m atch those features of existing structure. Chimneys shall not b t•t a.,a shal be „ at the + p than at ;ts uuu u.� a..., base. (5) Porches: Existing front porches, flings, pests, eerbels, roof coverings, ceilings, floors, steps, meuldings, trim, gingerbread, and other decorativo features must be material of same size, shape, proportion, pattern and in same locations. Construction of new porches nit consist of materials of same size, shape, dimension and pattern as contributing structures of similar style and- design in district and be in appropriate locations en structure. New concrete or masonry porch floors arc prohibited on SVS alternations of -ex: tL=n=pe res are -peed -only when the applicant proves to the deciding body that said alteration is consistentith-the--exi;ting-e yle, des gnand character of tho rtribet i (6) Roofs. Gables. Eaves and Overhangs: Roofs shall maintain their original size, shape and pitch. Any changes in roof areas F f l e, oe on gs� d cote —depth --and ,n�al� k-lie-oohs tent �� • hthe-exiting- uctur � general, original gables shall be retained. New gables may be µddea nl „he stet th t x t' + 7 ,7 �._-.� .. _.-, .. .....v vvaauau via ,f1LLS LSIL design and approved by the deciding hedy. le general, gable -end heu1 metrical. Eaves and fascias are to be constructed of wood. Roof coverings af fireproof composition materials and dark col -ors in a heavy profile areacceptable-where-they-,arc made to resemble wood, if they= -ate e utible wi h the-uhitect fal style -of the building. (7--)---Sidie ldint-ffkatcrials and placement en structure shall he-appr-elaFiat-e-te-the-exiatingstyde-and dam' n 1, tag et e [7 aL. SS V 1 6a b1 Wood siding, (Victoriant-Craft-s nae4: Siding must be real -weed -and -not a oomposiite,-sry-n=thetio or fabricated wood product. Metal and vinyl siding products are prohibited. New siding must identically match existing in size, depth, width, pattem �a t t h t� + b r-------� --__., __....... __.._,.�aa ..1a� �.L1.�Lallb vLaL vl a�vvva ul siding , g e, slope, type ,;dt na wept o f c . if any. Old deteriorated shingles may bo replaced, however, new shingles must match pattern. Siding material must run frer the foundation to the roof, unless ex sting pattern of house varies, ; . h e , e :t st teh patterm Fences/Walls: All existing pi-cicet and ornate wife fences, rock walls and front yard conercte walls sal be repaired and retained. Replacement et newly meted fences or walls shall match those existing -ex the preperty, or shall match the e of oth nt :buti g r ertieo e +hat b eek Introduction of new Feck wall patterns et new types of rocks or veneers in walls, net already existing in the color, texture, joint width and profile. New fencing shall be of open design, shall -he ee.nstructod of wood, ornate wire (does not include chain link) or _o„ght iron and shall be consistent with those existing in the district. Covered gateways arc permitted. -Sick and Fear yard nal construction and materials district. Decorative Trim/Mouldings/C"ingerb ead: A44 existing to be repaired and retained. Replacement must Match existing in materials, size, shape, dimcns4iea, le -cation and pattern. Addition of new trim, moulding, ginger cad, etc., on new construction must be located and continued in the existing pattern around the exterior of the structure se as to maintain eensinteney—with—the—eriginal style and design. Excessive or inappropriate use of gingerbread or -ether decorative materials is prohibited. Addition of new trim, moulding, gingerbread, etc. OR areas where not previously existing is discouraged. (10) Colors: For Victorians, traditional 3 er 4 celor paintings patterns are encouraged. For -Craftsman, traditional colors are encouraged. (11) Garages: Style, roof pitch, proportions, and e-vcr-all design of the garage (or carriage house, etc.) -,-as well as building materials and architectural details shall be consistent with-t-hese-ef-th-e-er-a--ef-the-heuse,-Ex-ter-ier--features-ef garages--whieh-ar-e-mer-e-medern-o-r-eentemper-ar-y-th.ari-the style of the house for which the garage is being built are discouraged.his ineles-fe roll up doors, aluminum frame windows, etc. This restrictionppl i es -emote € atu es-o lb, right -of way. ges- hould—be—detaohr a b attached by a breezeway) and s-et back behind the front facade of the house. f) Interior Features: Only in cases where the owner desires to take ad nt^ e„ f +he 1 976 T D f A + t + original material, architectural features, hardware, original paint identical, replicated materials. Further information regarding C. Construction of New Structure or Redesign or Remodel of Non Contributing Structure into a Contributing Style: 4n-tirely NeNv-St-ruEture enstruction of a new structure must be built duplication is neither required or encouraged. Strict adherence to and design of a contributing structure in the district is required. New Victorian and Craftsman style structures must accuratel-y replicate the proposal regarding the consistency of a proposed new structure, style resolved against the application by the deciding body. 2. Remodel Non contributor into Contributing Style and De .gn: An owner---Nyv ee-te-remodel-a-non contribuang-strusture-into to -style and design of a contributing structure in the district may do so. However, the same requirement of Section III, C.1. herein, must bo adhered to by the applicant. 3. Standards for Review: a) Intent and P pose: The intent and purpose of this section is to prat -cot Los Gatos' C7re,+ nd ,+; required + rl„ b •ld o od 1 :== ----- ----------= �' -- .�.� �u cv �rr� �r is structure so that it becomes an asset to a historic district. Approvals for applications under this section shall be granted only where these guidelines have been met. b) Acceptable Architectural Styles and Designs: In general, Victoria _any Crafts,.,,,.,ri e the contributors to this historic district. An applicant must produce phetegraphs, counts, .,a do e t.,tio of the le atie „fo sting s+ + of that style in the district or reference materials indicating consistency with contributing styles in the district. All exterior el-ements Construction Guidelines: a) Erent Vaud setbacks: The- preval-cnt front setback for existing setback on the block. (Reference Section 29.40.050 and 29.10.055 of the Town Code these sections only apply to front yards, not side, rear or side yards abutting streets.) The front facade shall be parallel to the street. b) H ' ghts and proportions: consistent with those of contributing structures -of tht&ame-st-yl-e in -the di-striet ey should not-be--s €reantly to e ore mass ve, or in greatly different proportions frem other „trib,,ting sf QEtur-es of e-sarn l tn� c) Required Building Materials: Use of natural construction materials (e.g. real wood siding, stuese, rack, brick, wood shingles, plaster) is required. Composite, synthetic, metal, vinyl, plastic or fabricated/imitation wood products, painted brick or same ese LTn the.a o st; contributing -buildings ef-th Jt style in the-Distriet- e-xcep — asen y tlrs on chimneys are acceptable).. Upon a de stration of hardship by the applicant, the d-esisie k g--bea re a an acceptable alternative teth e on g; nna ui'rarrr Hof l ' ff y considerations. d) Exterior Elements Subject to Review: To be reviewed are: all not limited to, doors, windows, glass, porches, posts, railings, ,tairways, cupolas, gables, bay windows widows' warms, arbors, siding, chimneys, towers, turrets, trim, mouldings, corbels, plaster features, rock walls, picket fences, shingles, roef lines, eaves and overhangs, colors, gingerbread, shingle siding, tiles wrought iron and other decorative materials. Other extcrier elements of a particular building may be protected as determined by the deciding body. Consistent with these requirements, further specifications regarding particular protected elements is provided as follows: (1) Doors: Doors should not be flush but of raised or flat panel design and painted, rather than stained, en Victorian and Craftsman gtalois- Lyle- Gttrru'cture . Screened doors shall be real wood framed of simple design unless patterns can-b-e-shown-te-€rtthe-emoting-e-tyle. Cf . „ao doors shall meet all requirements immediately following. (2) Windows/Glass: New or replaccmcnt windows shall be wood sashed and, if mutins are appropriate, wood mutined. All elements of new or replaccmcnt windows shall bo consistent with the traditional sizes and proportions of those b ild;rgs- o the -same architectural—attle- iithe District (e.g. the long, narrow windows of Victorian architecture). Victorian style structures shall have windows- constructed in the propertion and dimensions matching original Victorians. Vinyl, aluminum or other 4 F na nre ohib.:te All life is roe of glass) shall be individual lites, not artificial or snap in grids. Arched windows aro discouraged in Victorian styles. Octagonal windows aro 4i efAiraged i 34et r; d r f+ Bungalow styles. Bay Windows: Size, shape, proportion, scale, materials, type of foundation or support, type of decorativo elements, and style of new bayr wind ws- Te,lieate those in existing contributing structures of the same architectural style in the District. In general, bay windows are only appropriate to Victorian styles. Victorian-styie structures sh ll h a + a in thepropor ie d ensi tehing Original Victorians. ('l) Chimneys: Chimneys of Victorian or Craftsman/ Bungalow styles shall be of reinforced masenry er stone, or wood frame with brick or stene/rock veneer and be :,mailer at the top than at the bottom. (5) Porches: New porches must be e-f the same materials, of de orative elements as those of contributing structures ewe-s tyle-ice the -diet. New oonerete-e seo y porch floors and steps are prohibited en Victorian or Craftsman/ Bungalow style houses. (b) Roof Lines, Gables, Eaves and Overhangs: Fer Victorian and Craftsman/ Bungalow style structures, fire retardant wood shingles-ar-e- he -preferred mat reproof ce esitien materials -are -accept -able -in -dart colors-anrd wit =eavy profile, especially those which resemble wood. (7) S.d'nng: Siding on Victorian er Craftsman/ Bungalow style str_iactures st rn- to +hose of ntr;but s+ + ^V ills i.i L1SS�JLTAG�i LFrG material, pattern, cut or bevel, angle, slope, type, and width or depth of cut, if any. Wood 'd. g (Victorian /Craftsman), All wood siding material shall be real wood and not a composite or fabricated wood product. Shingles must also be of a size, shape, dimension, and pattern to be consistent with singles of one or more contributing building of thc same style in the District. Siding materials must run from the foundation to the roof unless the applicant can cite other contributing houses of thc same style in the manner proposed. Picket Fences/Rock Walls/Arbors: Picket fences/rock walls/arbors shall match or be very similar to those on a contributing building of the same style in the District. Excessive or inappropriate use of "gingerbread" or other decorative elements is prohibited. New fencing shall be of open design, shall be constructed o-f woed, ornate wirc (does not include chain link) or wrought iron and shall be cons tent-w itlithose exist —the met gateways are permitted. Side and rear yard fencing shall be traditional construction an =materials and— all consistent with prevalent fencing in the district. Decorative Trim /Mouldings/Gingerbread:, Excessive or inappropriate use of gingerbread or other and location of these decorative materials shall be eensistent-witli-that-erk- thV� t, b t' f V 4S1 came style and design in the district. 1n) colors: '-or Vic o d> 3 e 1 r t patt'ems are —encouraged.. -four-C-raftGsman, t dittional- colors are encouraged. (11) Garages: Style, roof pitch, proportions, and overall deign ^fthe R e (^ rriage house, etc.), as well as consistent with those of the era of the house. Extcrior features of garages which are more modern or contemporary than the style of the house far which the garage is being built are discouraged. This include& features such as aluminum or roll up doors, aluminum frame windows, etc. This restrictien applies only to should be detached (may be attached by a breezeway) and set back beh: ,l th t a fth k •.v• vMvi� Vvliilll� GL1V SL V1Z regulated by this ordinance and subject to all of the provis}ens of Article VIII, Division 3 of the Town Code. However, the permit requirements of Section 29 80 260 ^f t e Tow„ Code only ., 1 t work which is considered a material I .V V.L..VV V1 GLltr eh n- e A m _exterior altercation fer h l b it d permit -ems -requited --and i - affect the protected exterior elements a& SECTION IV This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N:\dev\ords\fairview.doc BIBLIOG-RAPHY 1986. HELPFUL REFERENCES Ncw York, American Life Foundation. 1985. Amrhein, James E., S.E. Residential Masonry F' place and Chimney Ha beoa4-- .oJ Angeles, Masonry Institute of America. 1989. 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Washington, D.C.; U.S. Ge c.nment Printing Office. TOWN OF LOS GATOS Fairview Plaza Historic District Boundaries As Established by Ordinance 1918 on October 19, 1992 EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1841 1920�R�E�LATING TO TTHE MO I ICATIO T OF THE DES -EL-0 C T A T�TTI A TICS WHICH EFFECTED ZONE CHANGE NO. 88 (UNIVERSITY/EDELEN HISTORIC DISTRICT) The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos does hereby ordain: SECTION I The district delineated on the attached map is hereby designated historically and culturally significant as the University/Edelen Historic District HD-86-1B. SECTION II The district is designated to be historically, architecturally, or aesthetically significant for the reasons listed below: A. Property: University/Edelen District Boundaries: North - Saratoga Avenue South - Main Street East - Los Gatos Creek West - Old Southern Pacific Railroad (see map - Exhibit A) B. Historic Designation HD-86-1B C. Description of Designation: District D. Description of Characteristics which justify designation: Historical: The University/Edelen area was originally part of the Mason Tract. In September 1880, the area was subdivided into five parcels ranging from 6.75 acres to 10 acres. These parcels were further subdivided and became the Miles/Edelen Subdivision (The Vineyard Lots), the Hagerty Subdivision, the Quick Subdivision, the Bentley/Pierce Subdivision and the Engrish Subdivision which created the lots forming the University/Edelen Area. These subdivisions predated the turn of the century. ATTACHMENT 10 Architecture: Victorian is predominant architecture, including informal wood frame cottages and impressive homes, intermixed with Craftsman/Bungalow style cottages built somewhat later. Also present in smaller numbers are Colonial Revival. Contributing structures are both residential and commercial. Individual architectural distinction is not as important in a historic district as the neighborhood entity created. The University/Edelen district has easily identifiable boundaries which add to its perception as a distinct neighborhood. Significant Residential Structures: Harry Perrin Home - 315 University Avenue: This house is estimated to have been built in 1895. The original owners were Harry and Theresa Perrin. Mr. Perrin was a brick mason and contractor and built the house with his own hands for his bride. They sold the house in 1906. Mr. Perrin later constructed the revetments for the Presidio of San Francisco. The house has been called "Honeymoon House." The home is an excellent example of romanesque style architecture. In 1972 a major remodeling job was redone under the direction of Boris and Nancy Baranowski. The interior was redone and made into law offices. In 1989 the structure was significantly damaged by the earthquake and in 1990 the building under went major repair and the seismic retrofit was completed in 1991 by VSL Corporation. Miles House (Los Gatos Museum Restoration Award, 1971), 130 Edelen: This Queen Anne, two-story Victorian was built by contractor -land developer O. E. Miles in 1886. The house was converted to a duplex in 1932 and was then reverted to a single-family house in 1963. The home was used as a movie set for the 1970 Orson Wells movie "The Toy Factory." Skinkle House, 129 Edelen: This Queen Anne, two-story Victorian was built by pharmacist A. Skinkle, Jr., in 1890. He was co-owner of Watkins Skinkle Drug Store on Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue. Skinkle was president, in 1895, of the Borad of Trade (forerunner to the Chamber of Commerce). CONTRIBUTORSTO DIST CT Strcct Address Estimated Date of Construction 91 Bcnticy 1910s 107 Edcicn 1890s 440 Edcicn 1930 503 111 Edcicn 20th _t..ry 117 Edcicn 19th century 121 Edcicn 1900s 217. Edcicn 19th century 2 —9 Edcicn 1920s 233 Edcicn 1890s 9 Edcicn 1890s 252 Edcicn 19103 255 Edcicn 1920s 58 Edcicn 1920s HS Miles 19203 Milcs 18903 40 Univcrsity 112 University 1930s 123 Univcrsity 19003 245 Univcrsity 1900s 210 Univcrsity 1920s 217 University 19103 229- University N/A 230 Univcrsity 1920s 211 Univcrsity 1930s 242 University 1860s 245 University 1930s 250 University 1920s 251 Univcrsity. 1930s 251 University 1890s 72-64 Univcrsity 1890s 3 Univcrsity 1920a 3-24 University 1920s 326, University 1920s Estimated Date Street Address of Construction 327 University 4899s 329 University 4 9a 339 University 4-999s 333 University 19103 2-59 University 1949s 111 Edelen 1880 90a 118 Edcicn 1890s 429 Edcicn 1890s 439 Edcicn 4886 269 Edcicn 1880a 115 University 1910a 118 University 1880s , 122 University 1879-80's 4-26 University 4-889s 428 University 1890a 294 University 1890s 292 University 48-79s 215 University 1880 90s 221 University 1920s 231 University 49-39s 232 University 4 9s 237 University 4889a 256 University 1880s 26-2 University 4899s 394- University 1910s 393 University- 1910a 315 University c.1895 3-21.- University 4$99s 3-59 University N,'A 611 University 1950a Significant Commercial Structures: Old Town - 50 University Avenue: The most popular commercial structure in the Historic District are located at Old Town (formerly the University Avenue School and Auditorium). The property was a school site from 1881 to 1964. At one time (1893- 1908), the site included both a grammar school and high school. Although the structures have been remodeled over time, they still maintain the historic character and charm of the old school site. The first school opened on August 8, 1881. The structure was added to in 1885 and an addition for a high school was constructed in 1893. A final addition was constructed in 1916. The old building was demolished and a new one built in 1923. The original two -floor school built in 1923 was modeled after the early California -Spanish mission of San Juan Capistrano. The school was abandoned in 1961. The property was sold in 1964 and converted into a Fine Arts Center housing more than 50 shops and restaurants the school auditorium and was the home of California Actors Theater and other performance groups until 1982. Today, the stripped Spanish Colonial Revival stucco schoolhouse has been reconstructed to work neatly as a shopping center in the woodsy contemporary style. The result is a complex and pleasing design, curiously recalling the Monterey Colonial Revival. The school auditorium/theater remains available for theatrical performances and cultural events. E. Description of particular features subject to preservation in addition to items covered under Section 4.86.120 of the Zoning Ordinance are as follows: 1. Date stamps in concrete sidewalks. 2. All existing picket and ornate wire fences, rock walls and front yard concrete walls shall be repaired and retained. SECTION III The intent and purposc of Caton' hi3toric heritage, freighborhootla, streetscaper, and districts. A. Dcmolitions: thc proper restoration of thc structure. I the nt of de_. olti tit of that site. B. Remodels or Additions: ed by Section 29.80.290 of the Town Code as follows: a) Ar tect-ural Revie� : l�fo ;f;c t:on „f the existi st l„ o_ overall design of a contributing structure in- the district is prohibited. A non contributing structure may be remodeled into the architectural style and design of a contributing structure in C. herein). Ncw architectural features may be added to the protected —exterior- fa ado n'< d strata th applicant proving consistency with the existing architectural style and design as determined by the deciding body. Any proposed new architectural features must be pc -even to demonstrate architectural excellence, as well as be styl-istically accurate and + , i,... the st; a itectu a style- an .a te, of .,. �.�»..J �....�».a�� '..._ �. __,. __�a '-'_.'--'»'^' .._J .,_ "--- -'-'off -- consisten-exeel-ieixce--er--enh&Rcemcnt—otee=p oposed ne features to the existing structure must be reseed by the deciding body against the applicant. b) Contributing_ Structures: The structures identified herein as contributors to the district have been dcterxained to be. and scrutiny is required to properly remodel or add on to any of architectural integrity is preserved and not destroyed or damaged in the remodeling or addition process (see -Section III, A. herein The following provisions arc guidelines and requirements for the proper historic rehabilitation and alteration of a contributing structure. ng suucturc, hcrcin, should bc remodeled or expanded cofs-istcnt with its cxisting architcctural style and design. Introd-ction of entirely ncw architectural styles (i.c. other than Victorian, Cra w, Mission Revi'_a' tcrr an) ems prohibitcd. 2. Restoration/Rehabilitation Guidelines a) Ccncral Guidelines: All protcctcd elements as described in Scction III, B.2.(c) herein, of thc cxisting exterior facadc must be maintained. Any alteration of or addition to an existing structure i rpor2 cicmcnts. Original, existing, protcctcd cxtcrior ckmcnts shall be repaired and rcuscd whenever possible. When an addition or remodel -requires -the -use -of -newly constructed exterior cicmcnts, thcy must bc identical in sizc, dimcnsion, shape and location, and must use thc samc materials as thc cxisting-protcctcd cxtcrior cicmcnts (cxccpt as providcd in Scction III, B.2.(c)). b) Front yard sctbacks: The prevalent front sctback for cxisting houscs is 15 feet. Front yard sctbacks for ncw construction may be incrcascd or decreased in accordance with- the prevailing sctback on thc block. (rcfcrcncc Scction, 29.1.0.050 and 29.40.055 of the Town Codc, note these sections only apply to front yards, not aide, rear or sidc yards abutting streets.) e} Heights and proportions: Heights and proportions of additions and altcrations shall bc consistent with a architectural stylc and dcsign. All cxtcriorelements-ineludingTbut siding shall bc consistent with arid —continue the original Ncw construction should maintain thc existing sealc and character through -compatible design and attention to detail. Thc height and proportion of an addition or a sccond story shall not dominatc thc original structure. d) Building Matcrials: Usc of natural/ original construction • matching and consistent with existing materials is required. Compositc, synthetic, mctaf, vinyl, plastic or fabricated/ imitation wood products, painted brick or imitation uscd brick arc prohibited. Ncw materials shall identically match original materials in shapc, size, dimension, tcxturrc and pattern. (metal traditional cicmcnts arc acccptablc). Upon a demonstration of hardship by thc applicant, the decision making body may approve an acccptablc altcrnativc to the original building material if U3C of thc original material is un€easibk due to unrcasonablc cost and commcrcial availability, or hcalth and safety considerations. c) Protected Exterior Elements: Thc protected cxtcrior cicmcnts of a structure— tele--all--elements on- ' roof; howcvcr, minor structural altcrations (e.g., addition of windows -,doors, skylights, perches or decks) net visible from the public right of way arc exempted from thc provisions- of this the protected exterior elements are , a a.aaa s , J L,. ry u y J, L Lary , , > mouldings, corbels, plaster features, rock walls, picket fences, s glcs� roof lames, eaves- d ove-rhangs, curs, gingerbread, Other exterior elements of a particular building rnay be protected g body. Consistent with these requirements, further specifieatiefrs-egarding particular protected elements is provided as follows: (1) D rs: Original doors should be retaifted and restored. Ncw replacement deers for Victorians should not be flush, but of raised or fiat panel design. Front doors Missionv dit, stye vgeyres)---�J ereezreel doors shall be real wood Earned of simple design unless patterns can be shewn to- fit the existing style. Class or windows e n greet --adz nt, date following. (2) Windows and Grass: Original windows, glass and window decorations shall be retied and restored. It is recommended that only the deteriora windows shall be replaced rather the entire window. New or replacement windows shall -he -weed -sashed and mutined if applicable. Sills, lintels, frames, sashes, mutins, hall be identically replaced. All elements of new windows shall be identical- -size, shape, of the building, or consistent with traditional sizes, proportions and dimensions of buildings -of the same architectural style, design and era,----Wz s-mustbe constructed of real glass and winde-w frames must bc constructed of real wood, net vinyl, metal or plastic. All or snap in grids. New arched, angled, ectagenal and stained glass windows arc discouraged. Lafgc expanses o-f blank exterior walls without windows arc discouraged. (3) Bay Windows: Size, shape, proportien, dimenssien, type of foundation, and roof material and style of b-ay windows, whether restored or of new construction, must bc identical to the original or existing bey windews of the structure. New bay windows may be added to the building in locations where no bay windows previously exited; however,--sueh--news b y naow. ,st be :denticalad > > of foundation and roof of other b-ay windews xisting on structure; or in the alternative, any said new bay windows must be built in the same size, shape, dimension, proportions, material and type of foundation -and -reef established by original Victorian structures ef -the-same design and style. New bay windows arc permitted only when the . plie nt r s to the .lee ding body thatsui;d bay window is consistent with existing style, design and character of the contributing structure. ('I) Chimney: Wood framed chimneys -are prohibited unless their ext riefs „ e w;tl., brick ck veneers; stucco Mission. Revival or Mcditcrrancan style houscs may -have stueco co-vered cl ncys.. Painted mctal c permitted in lcss visiblc locations of thc structure. The size, shapc, chimneys must match thosc features of existing structure. Chimneys shall not be cantilcvc and shall be narrower at thc top than at its basc. Porches: Existing front porchcs, railings, pests, corbels,. roof covcrings, ceilings, floors, stcps, mouldings, trim; amc sizc, shapc, proportion, pattcn and in same locations. Construction of new porches nest consist of materials of same sizc, shapc, dimcnsion and pattern as contributing 3tructures of similar style and design in district and bc in appropriate locae or masonry porch floors arc grt1ibitcd on Victorians or Craftsman/Bungalow stylc houses. Diner alternations of existing porchcs arc per hittcd only when thc applicant proves to thc deciding body that said altcration is consistcnt with thc existing style, design and chfrractcr of the contributing structure. their original sizc, shapc and -pitch. Any changes in roof area, roof linc, roof covcrings, and ea-e depth and matcrials shall h 3tcnt __ th trsting structure. In gcncral, original gables shall bc retained. New gables nay be addcd only where consistcnt with the existing stylc and design and approved hy thc deciding body. In general, gablc cnds should bc symmetrical. Eaves and fasc iasar��ecirs ruct el -of w eoel R oo f co"v`crings of fireproof composition materials and dark colors in a hcavy pr file arc acccptablc whcrc they arc made to rcsemblc wood, if they arc compatiblc with the Mediterranean stylc structures shall have tide roofs of a clay roof tilc. Plastic -and modern style tiles arc prohibitcd. (7) Siding: Siding matcrials and placement otz structure shall bc appropriate to thc existing stylc and, design. All existing siding is -to bc rcstorcd and. retained wherever possiblc. be- rcal wood and not a composite, synthetic or fabricated wood product. Metal and vinyl siding products arc prohibited. New siding must identically match existing in sue, depth, width, pattern, and must match the existing if any. Old dctcrioratcd shinglcs may bc replaced, however, new shinglcs must match existing shinglcs in sizc, shapc, dimcnsien- and pattcrn. thc roof, unlcss existing pattcrn of house varies, in which case it must match pattcrn. b. Stucce Sidi g, 4v ission Revival 1\4cdrtcrrancan Craft3man): Stucco- and stucco pattern must be rctaincd and duplicatcd to identically match cxisting. The stucco should be sand textured; finished and colorcd to -match cxisg, er to match other contributing structures of the samc stylc in. thc District. Fences/Walls: All existing picket and ornate wirc fcnccs, s shall bc rcpaircd and retained. Rcplaccmcnt or newly core €cnecs or walls shall match thosc cxisting on thc property, or shall match thosc of other contributing pr-epertics on that block. Introduction of ncw rock wall patterns: or new. rs in walla, net Arcady existing in existing in color, tcxturc, joint width and profile. New fencing shall bc of opcn design, shall bc constructed of wood, ornatc wirc (docs not include chain link) or consistcnt with those cxisting in materials and shall bc consistcnt with pre alent fencing in thc district. Decorative Trim/Mouldings/Cingerbread: All cxisting to bc rcpaircd and rctaincd. Replacement must match ,cxisting in materials, sizc, shape; dimension, location and pattern. Addition of ncw trim, moulding, gingerbread, ctc., on ncw construction must bc located and continucd in thc existing parerrn around t c cxtcrior of�ucture design. Exccssivc or inappropriatc use of gingcrbrcad or othcr dccorativc materials is prolai-bited. Addition of new trim, moulding, gingcrbrcad, ctc. on arcas whcrc not previously existing is discouraged. (10) Colors: For Victorians, traditional 3 or 4 color paintings pattcrns arc encouraged. For Craftsman, traditional colors arc cncouragcd. For Mission Rcvival/ Mcditcrrancan, thc traditional U3C of carth toncs and rcd hucd roofing matcrials is required. (11) Garages: Style, roof pitch, proportions, and overall design of the garage -(or cafiage house, etc.), as -well -as -building materials and architectural- details shall bc consistent with those of the era of the house. Exterior features of garages which are more modern or contemporary than thc stylc of the hou3c for which thc garage is bcing built arc roll up doors, aluminum framc windows, ctc. This restriction applies only to fcaturcs visible from a public right of way. Garages aheuld bc detached (may be facade of thc house. i) Interior Fcaturcs: Only in cases whcrc thc owncr dcsircs to talk advantagc of the 1976 Tax Reform Act, the owncr must retain original material, architectural fcaturcs, hardwarc, original and rcstorc original matcrials wherever possible or rcplac-c with identical, replicated materials. Further information regarding consistcncy with interior remodels is-availablc upon rcqucst. C. Construction of Ncw Structure er Redesign er Remodel of Non Contributing Structure into a Contributing Stylc: thc stylc and dcsign of c ntributing structures in the district. Exact cider —required or-encou gcd. Strict adhcrcncc to and dcsign of a contributing structurc in thc district is required. Ncw proposal regarding thc consistency of a proposed new structurc, style 2. Remodel Non contributor into Contributing Stylc and Dcsign: An and dcsign of a contributing structure in thc district may do so. However, thc same requirement of Scction III, C.I. herein, must be adhered to by thc applicant. 3. Standards for Rcvicw: a) Intent and Purp sc: The intent and purpose of this section is to protect Los Catos' historic heritage, ncighborhoods, strcctscapcs, and districts. rcquircd to properly build or remodel a structure so that it becomes an- asset to a historic district. Approvals for applications under this section shall be granted �T ian-, Craft s-rnan-'Bunga-low, and Mission Rcvival/ historic districts. An applicant must produce photographs, j,iy[,[t, in the istrict a fe v. CiZJ�1Zt eria1 nd at ng consistency with contributing styles in the district. All exterior elements subject to review -shall be consistence he „reposed style. 11. New Construction/Remodeling into Contributing Style and Design Construction Guidelines: a) Front yard setbacks: The prevalent front scthck for existing houses is 15 feet. Front yard sctbacks fer new censtniction may be ii c eGLJ ec e� �' 'SCE-t 7re railing Jet ack on the block. (reference Section 29.10.05-0 and 29.1.0.955 of the Town Code these sections only apply to front yids, net side, rear or side yards abutting streets). The front facade shall be parallel to the street. b) Heights and proportions: Heights and propertions of altered or new struEtur-es-shall-be-eens4stent withthese--ef-eentr-ibutin-g-structures or -in -greatly different proportions from other contributing structures -after c) Required Building Materials: Use of natural constructlern materials {e.g. real wood siding, stucco, rock, brick, woad. des, plaster) is required. Composite, synthetic, metal, vinyl, plastic or fabricated/ imitation wood products, paintcd brick—ors=gin used brick are prohibited. Materials used shall be the same as those used-in-e-xist-in-g-eontfibuting buildings of the same style -in -the acceptable). Upon a dcmonstration of hardship by the applicant, the dcci-ion making if use of thc original material is uafasiblc duc to -u easonable cost and d) Exterior Elements Subjcct to Rcvicw: To bc reviewed aie: all elements on tcd to, doors, windows, > , widows' walks, arbors,' siding, chimncys, towcrs, gets, trim, Wings, corbcls, plaster fcatures, rock walls, picket fences, shingles, roef—lines7eaves and overhangs, colors, gingerbread, shingle siding, tiles wrought: iron and requirements, further apccifications regarding particular pro ee€cd elements is provided as follows: (1) Doors: Doors should not bc flush but of raked of flat pancf-lcsign and painted, rathcr than stained, on. Victorian and Craftsman Bungalow style structures. Screened doors shall be real wood framcd of simplc dcsign unlcss patterns can bc shown to Et the existing stylc. Class or windows in doors shall meet, all rc cments i tnediatcly following. (2) Windows/Class: Ncw or replacement windows shall be wood sashcd and, if mutins_arc appropriate, wood rnutincd. All elements of new or proportions of those in buildings of the same archi cctural stylc in the District (c.g. thc long, narro : , :' C T' A. ti.; • �:: Victorian stylc structures shall have windows constructed in the aluminum er-other types {panes of glass) shall bc individual lites, not artificial o-r snap in grids. Arched windows arc discouragcd in Victorian sales. Octagonal windows arc discouragcd in Victorian, Craftsman/Bungalow, and Mcditcrrancan/Mission Rcvival stylcs. (3) Bay Windows: Sizc, shape, proportion, scale, matcria1s, type of C th ch tcct, _,l�.,..._1, the D:str ct- T„ L'C.11 t ' lliuv vi e havc windows constructed in the preportr arm dimensions matching original Victorians. {1) Chimney: Chimneys of Victorian or Croftsma {Bungalow stylcs ahall bc of r ' , s-tone%rockveneer- nd-be-smalle l} a stucco to match thc cxtcrior of thc building. (5) Porches: Ncw porches must bc of the same materials, rclativc sizc, shape, dimension, and having thc same type -of decorative elements as concrctc or masonry porch floors and- steps are prohibited on Victorian or Craftsman/Bungalow stylc houscs. (6) Reef Lines. Cables, Eaves and Overhang: For Victorian and Craftsman/Bungalow stylc structures, fire retardant wood Shingles arc thc prcfcrrcd material; fireproof composition espccially thosc which rcscmblc wood. Mission Rcvival/ avc tilc roofs of a color, (7) Sim: Siding on Victorian or Craftsman/$ungalow style samc style in the District in size, depth, width, material, pattern, y. (a) W od siding (Victorian/Crafts):l wood siding material shall be real wood and not .a composite or fabricated wood product. Shinglcs must alse he of a size, Shape, dimension, and pattcrn to he consistent with singles of one or morc contributing building of thc samc stylc in thc District. Siding matcrials met ran from the foundation houscs of thc same style in the Distric (b) Stucco Siding (Mission Revisal/Mee errarrcan Craftsman: Stucco pattcrn, color, finish, and texture should closcly resemble that on othcr houscs of thc samc stylc in the district. (8) Pickct Fcnccs/R ck Walls/Arbors: Picket €cnccs-/rock walls/arb r3 shall match or bc very similar to thosc on a contributing building of thc same stylc in thc District. Exc "gingcrbrcad" or othcr decorative ckmcnts is prohibitcd. Ncw fcncing shall bc of open design, shall be conetteed of wood, ornate permitted. Sidc and p� rear yard fcncing shall be traditional �ti E6c tnd materials- and s ale lL fcncing in thc district. {9) Decorative Trim /Mouldingss/C ingcrbrcads: Exccssivc or inappropriatc use of gingcrbrcad or ocr decorated cicmcnts is prohibitcd. Sizc, shapc, dimension and location of these dccorativc matcrials shall bc consistent with that on othcr . For Mission Rcvival/Mcditcrrancan, thc traditional us-c of carthtoncs and rcd hucd roofing matcrials is required. (11) Car gcs: Stylc, roof pitch, pr portions, and overall design of the garagc (or carriage housc, ctc.), as well as building matcrials and housc. Exterior features of garagcs which arc more modern or c of thc house for which thc garage is bcing built arc discouragcd. This includes fcaturcs such as aluminum or roll up doors, aluminum framc windows, ctc. This restriction applies only to features visible from a public right of way. C aragcs should bc detached (may bc attachcd lay a breezeway) and set hack bchind thcfacade e-hettac. Division 3 of the Town Code. Howcvcr, thc permit requirements -of Section 29.80.260 of thc Teter Cede eraly apply to werk-whie 3idcree ate al changc. A material changc is any exterior alteration for which a building permit is rcquircd or which will affect thc protected exterior elements as defined in Section II, B.2.(c) herein. This docs not include painting and ordinary SECTION IV This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N:ldevlordslUniversityEdelen. rtf BIBLIOGRAPHY 1986. HELPFUL REFERENCES tt('_nrrinr� Amrhein, James E., S.E. Residential Masonry Fire.Iacc and Chimney Handbook. Los Angeles, Masonry Institute of America. 1989. Blumenson, John J. . Identifying Amer -leap .-Na-skrvilic, American A&sesiation for State and Local History, 1977, 1981. Publishers}. 1983. Associates:1-89. Kariotis, John, Roselund, Wefts and Krakower, Mike. 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A Guide to the Maintenance, Repair, and Alteration of Historic Buildings. New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. 1981. „ Briefs. Washington, D.C.; U.S. Government Printing Office. U.S. Dent--e tie— tenor N tioni �a —Service. The —Secretary oft e Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings (Revised 1989 . Washington, D.C., U.S. Department of the Interior_ National Park Senrice Pre ery tion ssistance Diyisiionn_ Weeks, Kay D. "New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings: Preservation „ Printing Office. TOWN OF LOS GATOS University-Edelen Historic District Boundaries " As Established by Ordinance 1844 on April 15, 1991 EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TOWN CODE TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AND THE PROCEDURE FOR MINOR HISTORIC PROJECTS THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I Town Code Chapter 29 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 29.20.485. Administrative procedure for minor historic projects. This procedure is established for review of minor historic residential or commercial projects not covered under the architecture and site approval process or the minor residential development permit for designated properties with a LHP overlay zone. This process shall be used by the Historic Preservation Committee and the Planning Director. (1) An application with no fee is submitted. (2) The deciding body reviews the application using the designating ordinance as well as the Town Code requirements. (3) The following projects will be considered under this administrative procedure. a. Additions to an existing second story residence where the additional area will be one hundred (100) square feet or less and is visible from the street(s) in the immediate neighborhood. b. New residential accessory structures less than four hundred fifty (450) square feet in area (exception: structures not used for parking vehicles or accessory living quarters, that are not visible from the street(s) in the immediate neighborhood. A building permit may be required for this wer), c. Additions to the first floor of a residence (excluding additions not visible from the street that do not exceed 15% of the existing floor area of the ATTACHMENT 11 house (excluding cellars) or 400 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is less). d. , elements. e. Window modifications (i.e.: new dormer windows and bay windows). Exterior alterations which require a building permit that changes the historic architectural style of the structure or eliminates/alters character defining features. This includes but is not limited to: new porches, porch enclosures, awnings, new dormer windows, bay windows and change in siding material. Sec. 29.80.227. Powers and duties of the Historic Preservation Committee. The Historic Preservation Committee shall: (1) Regularly review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission concerning the determination of all matters pertaining to historic preservation which comes before the Planning Commission. (2) Review and make recommendations to the Planning Director concerning the determination of a minor residential development permit for properties with a LHP overlay zone or structures which were built prior to 1941. (3) Determine and issue approval for minor residential and commercial exterior alterations not covered under the architecture and site approval process or the minor residential development permit, for designated properties with a LHP overlay zone pursuant to subsection 29.20.485. Minor exterior alterations consist eft a. any new construction (excluding accessory structures less than four hundred fifty (150) square feet in area not used for parking or accessory living quarters and not visible from the street); b. any new addition; and c. Exterior alterations which require a building permit. This includes but is not limited to: porches, awnings, ba (4) Upon request of the Planning Director, review pending or proposed building permits dealing with historic structures when it is questionable that the work proposed meets the guidelines for pre-1941 structures. (5) May, on request of the property owner, advise with respect to any proposed work requiring or not requiring a Town permit on any historic structure, a designated landmark site or in a designated historic district. Examples of the work referred to are additions, demolitions, painting and repainting of exterior surfaces, roofing, fencing, landscaping, glazing, and installation of lighting fixtures. In advising, the Historic Preservation Committee shall be guided by the purposes and standards specified in this division and other applicable ordinances and/or development standards. This subsection does not impose regulations or controls on any property. SECTION II This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N:\DEV\ORDS\a-08-01.doc N. • S Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines Topic Proposed Criteria Current Criteria Applicability • Applies to a residential development that requires discretionary approval or a building permit. • Parcels with an average slope of 10% or greater shall be governed by these guidelines and portions of the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines dealing with analysis of building site selection, grading, drainage, driveways and parking, geologic safety and retaining walls. • Applies to a residential development that only requires discretionary approval. • No additional requirements. Floor Area • Parcels containing more than 30,000 square feet shall be subject to the gross floor area requirements of the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines. • The net site area is reduced to determine the allowed floor area for parcels with an average slope of 10% or greater for any project that requires discretionary approval or a building permit. • Parcels containing more than 30,000 square feet are exempt from any floor area requirements. • The net site area is reduced to determine the allowed floor area for parcels with an average slope of 10% or greater only if zoning approval is required for the project. Neighborhoods A workbook is provided on how to read ones neighborhood. This workbook focuses on important neighborhood patterns and details (ie: setbacks, form and mass, architectural style, roof pitches, garages, etc). There is no detailed information on how to analyze a neighborhood. Illustrations Photographs and illustrations provided to show good and bad examples, to explain details and architectural No photographs or illustrations are provided. Sustainable Design Addresses green building strategies and materials. No criteria. 1 Topic Proposed Criteria Current Criteria Historic Preservation • Includes the development standards for the residential historic districts. • Not included in the residential design guidelines or the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines. • Streamlining applications that are classified as historic due to age, but have no historic significance. Structures that have a historic rating of 7S through RG, will not be forwarded to the • Any zoning application of a pre-1941 structure that has not been removed from the Historic Resources Inventory is reviewed by the Historic Preservation Historic Preservation Committee for additional review since they have been classified to have no historic significance. Committee, whether or not it has historic significance. • Allows new technological building materials/methods (ie: permits vinyl or metal clad wood sashes and simulated divided lites if standards are met). • The Historic District Ordinances only permit real wood windows and true divided lites. Pre-1941 Design Guidelines requires materials to be replaced in kind, using the same type, size and material. • If a contributing structure in an historic district was demolished as a result of a cataclysmic event, changes and/or additions may be permitted as part of the reconstruction. • The Historic District Ordinances requires the contributing structure to be reconstructed to match the structure that existed immediately prior to the cataclysmic event or a previous structure on the site. N:\DEVISANDY\resguidelines\matrix. doc 2 TOWN OF Los GATOS HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES TABLE 2 MAXIMUM ALLOWED GROSS FLOOR AREA Net Lot Areal Floor Area Ratio (%) Allowable Floor Area3 11,000 sq. ft. and less 34.5 3800 up to 12,000 sq. ft. 32.5 3900 up to 13,000 sq. ft 30.7 4000 up to 14,000 sq. ft. 29.3 4100 up to 15,000 sq. ft. 28.0 4200 up to 16,000 sq. ft. 26.9 4300 up to 17,000 sq. ft. 25.9 4400 up to 18,000 sq. ft. 25.0 • 4500 up to 19,000 sq. ft. 24.2 4600 up to 20,000 sq. ft. 23.5 4700 up to 21,000 sq. ft. 22.8 4800 up to 22,000 sq. ft. 22.3 4900 up to 23,000 sq. ft. 21.7 5000 up to 24,000 sq. ft. 21.3 5100 up to 25,000 sq. ft. 20.8 5200 up to 26,000 sq. ft. 20.4 5300 up to 27,000 sq. ft. 20.0 5400 up to 28,000 sq. ft. 19.6 5500 up to 29,000 sq. ft. 19.3 5600 up to 30,000 sq. ft. 19.0 5700 up to 31,000 sq. ft. 18.7 5800 up to 32,000 sq. ft. 18.5 5900 32,001 sq. ft. and above 2 6000 1Net lot area as adjusted for slope — see Table 1 2For lots containing a net lot area of more than 32,000 square feet, the maximum gross floor area shad be 6,000 square feet unless an exception is granted by the Planning Commission in compliance with subsection d. (Exceptions to maximum floor area). 3Accessory structures including garages larger than 400 sq. ft. are included in the maximum floor area. ATTACffiMENT 13 1 Meeting Date: 8/4/08 Subject: Residential Design Guidelines ATTACHMENTS 1-14 (Previously Submitted to Town Council) ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW: - IN THE CLERK DEPARTMENT - LIBRARY REFERENCE DESK AND - THE TOWN WEBSITE N 0 z 0 U 0 7 1 )6 A >, a '4 C • L4 •° a) O °c' U •ti cn N U) w l 'O c c o 0 as Q 0 z c 0 x do we have ro .0 a) JJ •C •HI aJ S+ • ro 4-1O 4 V) O. a) $. >O $J U u a) m aJ 'O E a) a▪ ) 1.1 a ▪ W 0 1.1 ° .0 • .Ca) 3 C m c a) ,01 m a) 3 X u a) aJ a) aJ O n• E .'1 1) a) J.J 0 a) w• • ', a) a 4-10 ro W L • •� N rn .0 a) ro ro Ai full description of what's before us. In summary -4 0) ro C ▪ 01 a -.. aJ a) U C E 0 O O A •H ri iJ • a ta • 0 ( 0 ro W C 0 U C a) roJJ E 0 '4 C > ro o i a 4-1 CO 0 co 0) a) .0 'D 01 a) C E •-. ro Ca w c v rt ro a ▪ 7 C (7 Historic District Ordinances to relocate the Dev t)1 C U m .4 .. 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L lead off, and then this will C O s In any case, if it O g O E $4 0 a 4.) al 0 O •.1 O ud C is m 4)4)j 6 0 •'-) () 0) u 0) s. 0,c >. 0 CO u L 4) 0 04 >a 0 C C O) CO 'p u 0 I ro w 0 •Li N L 0 rt 01 0 m o) L N 4-1 3 a) W 0 4) 0 61 0 Hi H 4., to O d u 0 Ew ai tea) 0 3 C 0) Oi d 0) N d •.l .•. 0 m C C w m 0 ro 0 0) ro '0 N 0 .N 04 N 0 L o 4 4ro'0 Uo 8 left. When all have had a addressed my then be d x u 3 consistent provided on page ten of the Staff Report. So who • 0) U a 0) .14 CO U n• m $4 like to go A 0) i. 0 co 0 C 0 H 14) a c 00 0 o 0 0 CA 0 0 U U w It 0 0 X d tl W E COMMISSIONER that A L x u 3 very pleased with what came out of it, N 3 H clarification that W •., ar 0 H .0 S4 0 W they have brought the areas that I particularly concerned 01 W 4 1) L V) .1 0 C F. ) u 0 U H 0 to m 0) x .N 3 34 H and thank you for the clarifications on it. N "'1 d 1!) 'D r- CO Cr. 0 .1 N rl p .I1 'O N OD an O •-1 N '•1 d' U1 •-1 .l .1 .1 .•1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 N N N N N N the Hillside Standards with regard to sloping applying it understand Staff's hillside, and I think there are other issues such a 44 5 N C 0 5 to c C w hillside 41 u) .0 7 E so u u .0 0 0 4) 0 technically a hillside )J C 0 )(-1 0 N N 0) 3+ 01 11 3 3 0 c 4) ro[ .-I .C1 4 H 01 0)• corridor issues, 1+ 0 8 w 40 u (I) N 0 I-1 applicable and those concepts of Design Guidelines, some Residential wildlife -friendly understand the difficulty certain parcels. context of O N to be applying to, u 3 u 0) 0 C 'O 4-4 0+ 3 lose that element fellow commissioners on that. address John's 3 you. Shall O L to respond 01 c u ro u 0' X 7 C ro 0 0 u 0 of N U4.3 0 N .1 •.i H >1 >1 7 M •n W 4.4 44 H -.I H 0 J.) L a 0 N 0) 0 N 0 I'd be open COMMISSIONER RICE: know how you're going to do 1) 0 ro 1) O ro apply that, and would be in support. 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There was some discussion about taking those M N V 1)1 b N co 01 O H N M d 1R b CO 01 co .1 N 1+1 41 .1 •41 .1 41 .-I 41 41 N N N N N COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: ro 0 0 U • 0 0 a) 0 5 co a) a 2 3 Talesfore. to address that. I do. top three? Did you have a an 0 0 an >1 0 .0 03JJ ro 7 0 U ro 0) H N a) a) 3 W rn W �331 Z H cn 0 q tit 4-1 YY.r MH U 0CJ ever talked don't know if to address taller than 6' tall, and we never really s N I see it around and ro N L H 1.1 00 0 a) rt id COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: trees as well? Well, not trees. You 0 0 ro I know what you're it's not there and M W 0 X 0 k. U G. '•-i > L H a) �W] 8rIo AH .0 w H ,S W H JJ fq H 0 N H 0 1n if it falls at all. O u E. £ E. is enough words for us very confident with what I W 4 W 44 a0g) L .roA N 11) u) m ill 0 i b H Cr/ 1n 5) .0 RS .0 U U 0 m ^ 0 N L A 1•J b H 0 03 ro CO H L Y n really go ahead. 0 CO 01 O H N M @ W, ,D 1� CO N M d W1 •� .1 8•1 .1 .-1 - .•1 - .1 .1 N N N N N N with getting the know how you'd do that unless before us, which landscape plans on anything That is a bad pun. In a broader I agree with you, sense the Staff Report makes reference to to apply Hillside a) 4-1 0 0 '0 H 0 0 •.1 0 al 01 0 0 H ar •0 N 0 U s '0 W) a) 0 N going to be, 44 0 0) 0 0 IJ 0 al U 0 45 4-1 11 N • JJ *el ro Efi 0 U as C4 n fa L N a) ar am u 0 a) x >, E. W ro ro cox 0 0 U H H 3 Al U a) 0 )4 a In O •.UI 00 1HA 44 h m • -1 H y w 8 0 ro k 0 0 0) C •.1 J�.1 L Micciche. "sloping," are we talking about a five -degree slope or a before you wanted •1 0 degree slope? to implement that? W 3 section of H COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: Design Guidelines is Residential 0 That's what's already COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: whether or not COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: we add fencing as one of <• W1 tD N m 0, O .-1 N 3M d 111 ,0 N CO 01 O N M .11 r. .'1 ".1 ..d .1 .1 H ./ .. looking at Historic alternative building materials, because the Zoning Ordinance specific. With u fA the new products ar demolished, because it was a hazard, and the ordinance still shows it if someone looks at a contributing structure, so new house, and for these done yet; they're actually waiting clarification. Second go round. Commissioner Rice. w 0 0 Staff would as 10 1• co O1 O H O .+ N 1.1 d V1 N H .•1 e•/ .i A A A -+ .y N N N N N N in this, and I feel much more like I can rely on words to help us through. a. 1-1 some of my other MICCICHE: COMMISSIONER really have no additional comments. 1-1 0 L > W H w CO -el ro W to 0 44 L+ A C ro O w been working on this 0 > a+ 0 H 0 • --� U a( >. .roC Ural y C JJ •'I 4l 0 0 m N U •.a >4 rn 0 0 V a00 0 F u O coMI that I guess the Staff ro I'm looking b N understand the rationale, in February. It says that N O 0 O 44 Report that was provided to assist the public and Staff first reason v L the Guidelines, 3 The second it states to changes in building Standards, and occasional v v • 00) m 0 w N '-4 > -.4 .2 co G E L 3 a) F 0 0 0 1.1 u 1. • W L E r~-I -4 E0 al U C 'O ro N 0 A u ro contributing structures, how often have we had to change We've probably gone through about N L a ro an 0 5 CO 0 w 0 H Gl L 14 ul 0 T dl C 0 District Ordinances. Recently there's a lot N N 0'1 d N 'O l+ CO O) O' O e-1 N t+f d WI .. N N N N N N N issue, because just 0 O N W have a suggestion on the and that new language should help So do we have a motion for approval to Council? to forward the Single and Two w L for adoption, with a) Q 0 E ro Id o u 0 1.1 C 41) w w 0 ro 0 01 a 4. think this H the Staff Report this meeting, and I make the required ro discussed the Town Code and Historic District ordinance are consistent with the General 0 u W C C Eal ro u 0 0 u 0 ro o 00 uC w 3 a1 F 1 0 0 N C C •.+ u w 0 '6 •u u aE) 3 0 o 4. y Historic District Ordinances. Talesfore. second that, and COMMISSIONER TALESFORE: also congratulate the Staff and this commission for seeing P N IO N m 0. O -1 N M P 40 10 1- m 01 O .4 Nf P 01 N N N 01 C 0 y •., m •.I ..1 T) C ro En C N u E a) 0 .0 0 u iJ U) 0 '0N E L 16 ar 0 •3 0 41 0 0 L! .0 C 0 H i just wondering not to do A suggestion the caveat fencing as a bullet could include 3 ro N those situations where necessary be applied d V-1 .N '0 3 to ensure preservation of ro u 0 a! •.i ❑0 to A EDC ro C.. L -.-I 0 0 L a1 >, c le C 0 0 O > C 'C C 0044 00 .0 0 Ea O aqC ro; y u y u E. a u w O '0 C E -.-1 al 0 2 C.0 IO O 0 I G cn 0 0) 0 H 0 con: f0 L O 41 u •r1 H al a) .G C 8 +) a 0) N a .0 0 0 7 -.C1 E .O a.1 L 4.4 ..a 0 a) 34 Y4 C 00 N 0 Ul as .CC 01 .4-1. 1 L g 4-1 O. • N 0 7 u A 0 a 0 u C 0 IA no u a) 0 0) X 'O O -.1 O .01 ..i -41 W C a) a) I E 00 3. 0 a) 0 N 4-1 0 CD 0 "- U 0 C. 0. N . v b1 the hillside Perhaps something something like th revisions. In implication of a structure and/or neighborhood,• and that just much nicer and is very realistic. The al 0 dt 0) a7 CO L 0 10 a1 . -1 0 0 3. E E a1 3. C 0 •.+ 0 A 0 0 N C ro on privacy is appreciated. The language lots, we had sensitive to corner Massol, one that has been 0 up recently, one off through DRC, appropriately so, and N Hl P N 10 I` CO 04'� rI N M) VINN .P N 04 N N 04 like to ask Staff, ro H COMMISSIONER O'DONNELL: wasn't totally • Commissioner Talesfore made some suggestion to me, what do you items that DY TSUDA: a, r W 0 0 0 0 mentioned reviewing the 0 li include my suggested change 0 L '0 Vi C O O) 0) IN ro 7 0) o a) 0 R: m 0) N u 04 ~ a) 0) U C C C 0 0 •.a •.+ 0 N X C -.+ ro N 0 O) a) .,-‘ .0 w O) N w 0 o 4, a. u O the question. All O w m N 0 0 a5 W 01 C 0 04 E Motion passes 0 N. 44 co 0 .. .-I .1 N N N N N TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: April 23, 2008 PREPARED BY: Sandy L. Baily, AICP Associate Planner APPLICATION NO.: LOCATION: ITEM NO. 1 Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-08-001 Historic District Designation Application HD-08-01 Historic District Designation Application HD-08-02 Historic District Designation Application HD-08-03 Historic District Designation Application HD-08-04 Almond Grove Historic District Broadway Historic District Fairview Plaza Historic District University/Edelen Historic District APPLICANT: Town of Los Gatos APPLICATION SUMMARY: Public hearing to consider testimony to update and merge the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines and the Residential Development Standards for All Single Family and Two Family Dwellings in all Zones Except the Resource Conservation and Hillside Residential Zones. Public hearing to consider amendments to the Town Code to revise the duties of the Historic Preservation Committee and the procedure for minor historic projects. Public hearing to consider amendments to the Town's Historic District overlay zones concerning the Almond Grove, Broadway, Fairview Plaza and University/Edelen Historic Districts to relocate the development standards for each district and the list of contributing structures from the historic district ordinances to the Residential Development Standards for All Single Family and Two Family Dwellings. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to the Town Council with comments or recommended changes. CEQA: It has been determined that these projects could not have a significant impact on the environment; therefore, the projects are not subject to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (Section 15061 (b)(3)). Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 2 Residential Design Guidelines April 23, 2008 FINDINGS: EXHIBITS: BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission must make a finding that the design guidelines and ordinance amendments are consistent with the General Plan if the recommendation is for approval/adoption. 1 -9 Previously Submitted. 10. Revised Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment. 11. Minutes from the Historic Preservation Committee meeting of March 19, 2008. 12. Minutes from the Historic Preservation Committee meeting of April 2, 2008. The Planning Commission considered this matter on February 27, 2008 and continued this matter with the following directions: 1. Refer the Residential Design Guidelines back to staff to respond to issues addressed further in this report. 2. Refer the Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment back to the Historic Preservation Committee for clarification. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A. Summary of Recommended Changes Following is a summary of the changes recommended by the Planning Commission. These recommendations will be forwarded to Town Council for consideration as possible changes to the final document. 1. Consider adding fencing from the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines The standards and policies from the HDS&G's for fences were originally not included for sloping lots since staff determined that the following fence standards and guidelines from the HDS&G's would not be compatible in residential neighborhoods outside of the hillside area. Sloping lots are intermixed with nonsloping lots and the incorporation of the following standards may break the continuity and compatibility of the existing fences within the neighborhood. • The use of fences shall be minimized. Staff Comment: The majority of nonhillside area parcels currently have fences. • Solid fences shall not be used unless needed for privacy. Staff Comment: The majority of nonhillside area parcels have solid fences. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 3 Residential Design Guidelines April 23, 2008 • Wood rail -type fences and gates are preferred. Staff Comment: The majority of nonhillside area parcels do not have rail type fences. ■ Only open fencing should be located within 20 feet of a property line adjacent to a street. Staff Comment: The front setback for residentially zoned parcels generally range from 15 to 25 feet. This would require some fences to be set back farther than the house and would not permit court yards at the front of a house which has a standard setback. If the Commission determines that fences should be regulated on sloping parcels, a bullet can be added on page 6, Section 1.1.c, which states: Site Elements for Fences. 2. Reorder bullets in Section 1.2 The fifth bullet will be moved up to the place of the second guideline bullet and the second bullet will be moved to the place of the fifth bullet. 3. Landscaping Add native plant list as Appendix F. On page 10, Section 1.4 and on page 20 in the sidebar under landscaping, add the following bullet: "Drought tolerant and native plantings are encouraged to reduce water consumption (see Appendix F)." On page 20 in the side bar under Tree Ordinance Summary, second bullet, eliminate the four species of trees noted. 4. Privacy/Rear Yards On page 11, amend the first paragraph to include the following sentence noted in italics: "A special workbook has been prepared to assist property owners and their design professional in looking at their neighborhoods when assessing appropriate design plans, styles and details. In addition to the neighborhood patterns and details noted in the workbook, consideration mustbe given to ensure that privacy and shadow impacts on properties within and outside the immediate neighborhood are evaluated.... " On page 20, Section 2.5.2, add the word "privacy" in the last sentence and reference Section 3.11 which discusses privacy and solar access. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 4 Residential Design Guidelines April 23, 2008 5. Neighborhood Patterns and Types On page 13, under the heading of Neighborhood Patterns, modify the last sentence as follows (new wording is in italics and deleted words are struck out): "The emphasis is on "neighborhood compatibility" with the recognition that some change is inevitable and desirable may be an improvement to the existing structure and/or neighborhood." On page 13, in the sidebar, the following neighborhoods can be added: ■ For Traditional Neighborhoods, add the following: Almond Grove, Broadway, University/Edelen, Fairview Plaza. ■ For Subdivisions, add Belwood. ■ For Semi -Rural, add: Old Adobe. 6. Intersperse Sustainable Elements from Appendix Throughout the Document On June 18, 2007, Town Council discussed its goals and priorities in the area of climate protection and considered several recommended actions for future Town activities, which included directing staff to incorporate climate protection policies and goals as part of the General Plan update. Implementing strategies will be developed to promote and possibly mandate green building as part of the General Plan update. These strategies could also include incentives for homeowners to build green. As a result of the General Plan update, the Residential Design Guidelines may need to be amended and/or Town Policies may be developed to implement green building strategies. Therefore, if the Commission determines that the stronger language is needed at this in the guidelines to promote sustainability, the Commission should make that recommendation to Council. Following are proposed modifications to address specific concerns of the Commission: On page 10, Section 1.4, add the following bullet: "Structures will be designed to be energy and water efficient, will be constructed using building materials that reduce resource consumption and will take advantage of renewable energy resources where possible." On page 11 in the sidebar, add the following bullet: "Design structures to be energy and water efficient and which take maximum advantage of renewable energy resources where possible." On page 32, Section 3.8.1, add the following bullet: "Use sustainable materials where possible." r C Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 5 Residential Design Guidelines April 23, 2008 On page 37, Section 3.12, modify the last paragraph to bullet the design strategies noted, to increase their emphasis as follows: "The Green Building Strategies and Materials in Appendix D contain design strategies that: • Maximize the use of renewable energy resources for heating, cooling and lighting. • Conserve energy and water. • Reduce consumption of nonrenewable resources and improve air quality. • Provide a list of various sources for "green building" information and their web sites." On page 88, Appendix D, include the following website as the first bullet: www.builditgreen.org. 7. Cellar On page 23, move the italic cellar definition to a blue side bar and rewrite as follows (new wording is in italics and deleted words are struck out): The intent set forth in the General Plan to encourage cellars, is "to provide hidden square footage in -lieu of visible mass." Cellars are defined as an enclosed area that does not extend more than four feet above the existing or finished grade, whichever is lower, and are not counted in the Floor Area Ratio calculations, by Town Council policy. If a house is designed which incorporates the maximum allowed FAR and a cellar, the applicant must demonstrate how the proposed design is consistent with the design guidelines and achieves the General Plan's cellar policy. However, ilf any part of a cellar is above grade, it shall be considered in analyzing the bulk and mass of the structure, even if it is not included in the FAR. The intent set forth in the General Plan is "to provide hidden square footage in lieu of visible mass." In the spirit of that intent, reviewing applications with cellar space will be carefully evaluated to ensure , substantial design efforts must have been made to reduce visible mass to ensure compatibility with the site's immediate neighborhood. In addition, consideration will be given to potential neighborhood impacts associated with the construction of a cellar, which includes amount of dirt removal and truck traffic. For text of the Cellar Policy, see Appendix C. 8. Protection of Single Story Houses On page 15, Section 2.3.1 insert the following under the heading, "Designing two story houses in predominantly one story neighborhoods": "Two story houses may not be appropriate for every neighborhood. For neighborhoods dominated by one story homes, an effort should be made to limit the house to one story in height or to accommodate Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 6 Residential Design Guidelines April 23, 2008 second floor space within the existing roof. If a two story house is proposed in this type of a neighborhood, the house shall be designed to blend with the smaller homes." 9. Photograph and Illustration Corrections On page 24, bottom photo of Craftsman style house will be enlarged. On page 25, the picture of the garage under Section 3.4.1 will be changed to a different photograph which better illustrates the statement in the caption. On page 28, additional spacing will be provided between the illustrations so that it is clear which comment goes with each illustration. On page 28, the upper photo will be changed to a different photograph which better illustrates the statement in the caption. On page 31, a photograph will be provided to illustrate an "estate home window". 10. Architectural Copper In the sidebar on page 32, remove the word "generally" in the first sentence. Add the following paragraph at the end of the sidebar: "If architectural copper is proposed, mitigation measures may be required which could include the following: • Use another roofing material of similar appearance, such as, coated steel or pre patinated copper. ■ Cover the copper feature with a clear coating. • Avoid use of chemicals that are applied at the construction site to accelerate copper patina development." 11. Fences in front setback On page 15, top photograph in side bar, modify sentence to include a dimension (new wording is in italics): "A low fence of approximately three feet and...." On page 15, illustration in the side bar, modify sentence to include a dimension (new wording is in italics and deleted words are struck out): "Tall f Fences taller than three feet should be avoided on corner lot sides." On page 15, add in the side bar, a blue box which states the following: "Maximum fence heights outside the front setback are typically six feet. Please contact the Community Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 7 Residential Design Guidelines April 23, 2008 Development Department at (408) 354-6874 to discuss fences proposed within the front setback, on corners of lots and exceptions which may be permitted for fence heights." 12. Additions/Accessory Buildings/Secondary Units Move text in Guideline 4.9 on page 53 to page 33 under Section 3.9. Under guideline 4.9, refer to Section 3.9. 13. Reconsideration of Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment At the Planning Commission meeting of February 23, 2008, questions arose as to what actions the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) made regarding the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Therefore, the matter was referred to the HPC for clarification. At the March 19, 2008 HPC meeting, the Committee reviewed their past memos and minutes and confirmed that the proposed ordinance amendments presented to the Planning Commission had been reviewed by them and forwarded to the Commission with a recommendation for adoption. The Committee reconsidered the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments and recommended two changes to Section 29.20.485 (3)c, regarding the percentage and square footage figures for first floor additions (Exhibit 11). On April 2, 2008, the HPC reviewed the proposed changes noted above and discussed incorporating wording for Section 29.20.485 (3) a and b to regulate what is visible from the street located in the immediate neighborhood, as defined by the adopted Residential Design Guidelines (Exhibit 12). The Committee also requested that this matter come back to the Committee within one year of adoption for review. The changes recommended by the HPC are outlined below and in Exhibit 10 (new wording is in italics and deleted words are struck out). Sec. 29.20.485. Administrative procedure for minor historic projects. This procedure is established for review of minor historic residential or commercial projects not covered under the architecture and site approval process or the minor residential development permit for designated properties with a LHP overlay zone. This process shall be used by the Historic Preservation Committee and the Planning Director. (3) The following projects will be considered under this administrative procedure. a. Additions to an existing second story residence where the additional area will be one hundred (100) square feet or less and is visible from the Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 8 Residential Design Guidelines April 23, 2008 street(s) in the immediate neighborhood. b. New residential accessory structures less than four hundred fifty (450) square feet in area (exception: structures not used for parking vehicles or accessory living quarters, that are not visible from the street(s) in the immediate neighborhood. A building permit may be required for this work c. Additions to the first floor of a residence (excluding additions not visible from the street that do not exceed 2-4% 15% of the existing floor area of the house (excluding cellars) or 500 400 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is less). d. , elements. e. Window modifications (i.e.: new dormer windows and bay windows). Exterior alterations which require a building permit that changes the historic architectural style of the structure or eliminates/alters character defining features. This includes but is not limited to: new porches, porch enclosures, awnings, new dormer windows, bay windows and change in siding material. B. General Plan The merging and updating of the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines and the Residential Development Standards for All Single Family and Two Family Dwellings address the following General Plan Implementing Strategies: L.1.1.1 L.I.3.1 L.L4.2 L.14. 8 L.I.4.9 L.1.4.13 L.I.5.3 H.I.2.4 CD.I.1.1 Periodically review architectural standards and design guidelines and update as necessary Use adopted architectural standards and design criteria to review development proposals. Review development proposals against adopted Residential Design Standards. Prepare residential design standards that are neighborhood specific. Prepare design standards for replacement single family dwellings that replicates the size, scale and mass of the original structure. Update and revise the adopted Residential Design Guidelines and consider incorporating illustrations. Maintain the Town's permit streamlining program. Encourage developers to exceed Title 24 requirements. Design standards shall be periodically reviewed and updated. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 9 Residential Design Guidelines April 23, 2008 CD.I.1.13 Consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to apply hillside standards to sloping lots not in the HR and RC zones. C. CEQA Determination It has been determined that these projects could not have a significant impact on the environment; therefore, the projects are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15061 (b)(3)). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: A. Conclusion Subsequent to the GPC's review of the draft RDG, staff determined that there are two additional areas that should be addressed in the draft. Following are the recommended additions which was addressed in the previous report on this matter: 1. Corner Lots — Insert the following wording on page 23, Section 3.3.2. "Corner lots need to be treated with extra care when designing a new house or an addition to soften the visual mass and height and to enliven the side street frontage". 2. Lots above a street — Insert the following wording noted in italics, on page 23 Section 3.3.2, fourth bullet. "Give special attention to adapting to the height and massing of adjacent homes. Avoid tall, unbroken front facades when other nearby homes have more articulated front facades with horizontal wall plane changes. Houses located on lots that are elevated above the street shall be designed to be compatible in height and mass with the other houses on that side of the street and should include design techniques to minimize the visual mass attributed to its raised elevation." Subsequent to the Planning Commission's review on this matter, staff determined that there is an additional area which should be addressed in the draft. Following is the recommended addition: Biggest house in the neighborhood - Insert the following wording on page 13, Section 2.1, first bullet (new wording in italics) — "Residential development shall be similar in mass, bulk and scale to the immediate neighborhood. Consideration will be given to the existing FAR's, residential square footages and lot sizes in the neighborhood." B. Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission do the following: Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 10 Residential Design Guidelines April 23, 2008 1. Forward the draft Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines (Exhibit 1, previously submitted) to the Town Council for adoption with a recommendation for additions and/or modifications as outlined in this report and/or discussed at this meeting. Any suggested changes may be recommended by a consensus motion. A draft Council Resolution for adoption of the RDG has been attached for the Commission's information (Exhibit 2, previously submitted). 2. Make the required finding that the Town Code and Historic District Ordinance Amendments are consistent with the General Plan if the recommendation is for adoption. 3. Forward a recommendation to Town Council for adoption of the amendments to the Town Code and to the four Historic District Ordinances (Exhibits 3 through 6, previously submitted and Exhibit 10, attached). Prepared b dan y L. Ba, AICP Associate Planner BNL:RT:SLB:mdc Approved by: Bud N. Lortz, AICP Director of Community Development cc: Larry Cannon, Cannon Design Group, 180 Harbor Drive, Suite 219, Sausalito, CA 94965 N:IDEVIREPORTS12008\Resguidelines.1. doc ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TOWN CODE TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AND THE PROCEDURE FOR MINOR HISTORIC PROJECTS THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I Town Code Chapter 29 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 29.20.485. Administrative procedure for minor historic projects. This procedure is established for review of minor historic residential or commercial projects not covered under the architecture and site approval process or the minor residential development permit for designated properties with a LHP overlay zone. This process shall be used by the Historic Preservation Committee and the Planning Director. (1) An application with no fee is submitted. (2) The deciding body reviews the application using the designating ordinance as well as the Town Code requirements. (3) The following projects will be considered under this administrative procedure. a. Additions to an existing second story residence where the additional area will be one hundred (100) square feet or less and is visible from the street(s) in the immediate neighborhood. b. New residential accessory structures less than four hundred fifty (450) square feet in area (exception: structures not used for parking vehicles or accessory living quarters, that are not visible from the street(s) in the immediate neighborhood. A building permit may be required for this werk), c. Additions to the first floor of a residence (excluding additions not visible from the street that do not exceed 15% of the existing floor area of the ffiIBIT 10 house (excluding cellars) or 400 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is less). d. , elements. -e- Window modifications (i.e.: new dormer windows and bay windows). Exterior alterations which require a building permit that changes the historic architectural style of the structure or eliminates/alters character defining features. This includes but is not limited to: new porches, porch enclosures, awnings, new dormer windows, bay windows and change in siding material. Sec. 29.80.227. Powers and duties of the Historic Preservation Committee. The Historic Preservation Committee shall: (1) Regularly review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission concerning the determination of all matters pertaining to historic preservation which comes before the Planning Commission. (2) Review and make recommendations to the Planning Director concerning the determination of a minor residential development permit for properties with a LHP overlay zone or structures which were built prior to 1941. (3) Determine and issue approval for minor residential and commercial exterior alterations not covered under the architecture and site approval process or the minor residential development permit, for designated properties with a LHP overlay zone pursuant to subsection 29.20.485. Minor exterior alterations consist of: a. any new construction (excluding accessory structures less than four hundred fifty (150) square feet in area not -used for parking or accessory living quarters and not visible from the street); c. Exterior alterations which require a building permit. This includes but is not limited to: porches, awnings, bay windows and change in siding. (4) Upon request of the Planning Director, review pending or proposed building permits dealing with historic structures when it is questionable that the work proposed meets the guidelines for pre-1941 structures. (5) May, on request of the property owner, advise with respect to any proposed work requiring or not requiring a Town permit on any historic structure, a designated landmark site or in a designated historic district. Examples of the work referred to are additions, demolitions, painting and repainting of exterior surfaces, roofing, fencing, landscaping, glazing, and installation of lighting fixtures. In advising, the Historic Preservation Committee shall be guided by the purposes and standards specified in this division and other applicable ordinances and/or development standards. This subsection does not impose regulations or controls on any property. SECTION II This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N:1DEV\ORD S1a-08-01. doc 0 110 TOWN OF LOS GATOS 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6872 SUMMARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR MARCH 19, 2008, HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Chair Burch. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Kendra Burch, Bob Cowan, Len Pacheco, Phil Micciche and Joanne Talesfore Staff Present: Sandy Baily, Associate Planner ITEM 1: Welcome New Planning Commissioner Representative The Committee welcomed back Joanne Talesfore to the Committee. ITEM 2: 46/48 BROADWAY The Committee reconsidered a request of exterior alterations to a two family residence in the Broadway Historic District. Pacheco moved to approve the application subject to the following conditions: 1. Change the proposed windows from a three over one to a one over one window except for the two existing large plate glass windows which can remain. 2. Eliminate the proposed belly band at the front elevation and add a belly band on the left elevation which ties into the overhang to break up the mass. Micciche seconded, motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were cited. The Committee requested that the applicant consider extending the floor of the entry porch, add a wrought iron baluster and/or add landscaping to enhance the entry way. If the applicant files an application to eliminate the second dwelling unit, the Committee commented that they were in favor of this request since they believed that a single residential unit would preserve the character of the neighborhood. -1- EXHIBIT 11 ITEM 3: 222 UNIVERSITY AVENUE r The Committee considered a request to demolish a single family residence and to construct a new residence in the University/Edelen Historic District. Burch moved to continue the matter with the following directions: 1. The consensus of the Committee is that a demolition will be recommended for approval when the application is ready for action by the Committee. 2. Reduce the house height but ensure that the roof pitch is sympathetic to a craftsman style house. Strive for a three foot height reduction as discussed by the applicant. 3. The doors at the rear shall be French doors. 4. Look at shingle and board siding or other historic siding combination. Provide photographs to justify siding proposed. 5. Look at incorporating dormer style elements. Pacheco seconded, motion passed unanimously. ITEM 4: 57 FAIRVIEW PLAZA The Committee considered a request to modify windows on a single family residence in the Fairview Plaza Historic District. Talesfore moved to approve the application subject to the following conditions: 1. The windows in the gables at the rear and side elevations shall be arched. 2. The window at the front elevation shall be changed to a two side by side window to match the existing window. 3. The windows can be clad to be consistent with the windows to remain. Micciche seconded, motion passed unanimously. Talesfore left the meeting. ITEM 5: 113 EDELEN AVENUE The Committee considered a request for exterior window and door changes to a single family residence in the University/Edelen Historic District. The Committee continued the matter to a special meeting to allow the applicant time to provide elevations which clearly show the changes proposed. -2- ITEM 6: 142 JOHNSON AVENUE The Committee considered a request to add onto a pre-1941 single family residence. Pacheco moved to recommend approval of the application in terms of architecture only, subject to the following conditions: 1. Increase the windows at the west and north elevations with multi -light windows so that the enclosure better resembles an enclosed porch. 2. A lock rail is recommended for the rear door. 3. The porch railing shall match the railing existing on the second floor. Cowan seconded, motion passed unanimously. ITEM 7: OTHER BUSINESS a. 417/421 Monterey Avenue — The Committee considered preliminary plans to add onto a pre-1941 residence. It was recommended that the applicant first meet with staff since there were numerous questions that needed to be resolved prior to considering any request. b. 369 Johnson Avenue — The Committee consider revised preliminary plans for a demolition or an addition. The Committee stated that they would need a structural report to assist them in making a determination on whether or not a demolition could be justified. c. 302 Almendra Avenue — The Committee considered preliminary plans for exterior modifications. The Committee stated that the proposal was acceptable and that the applicant should proceed in filing an application. d. 514 San Benito Avenue — The Committee considered preliminary plans for a demolition. Based on the documents provided, the Committee stated that they felt they could support a demolition request. e. Residential Design Guidelines/Zoning Ordinance Amendments — Baily discussed the matter before the Committee and clarified the current and proposed review process for applications. The Committee reviewed their past memos and minutes and confirmed that the proposed ordinance amendments presented to the Planning Commission had been reviewed by them and forwarded to the Commission with a recommendation for adoption. Discussion ensued on whether or not any changes should be made to their recommendation. The Committee focused their discussion on the section dealing with additions to the first floor. A compromise was reached that the section should be changed as follows (new wording in italics): Additions to the first floor of a residence (excluding additions not visible from the street that do not exceed 20% 15% of the existing floor area of the house -3- (excluding cellars) or 500 400 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is less). Staff will amend the Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment for the Committee to review at the special meeting. Burch requested that the Committee look at different scenarios regarding the proposed changes to discuss at the special meeting. f. Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair — Continued to the next meeting. ITEM 8: STATUS OF PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS Handled under other business, Item 7e. ITEM 9: APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of February 20, 2008 were approved. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. to a special meeting of April 2, 2008. Prepared by: Sandy L : • , Associat N:\DEV\HPCminutes1200 8\3-19-08. do • Approved by: Ke dra Burk , Chair -4- 110 TOWN OF LOS GATOS 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6872 SUMMARY MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR APRIL 2, 2008, HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Chair Burch. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Kendra Burch, Bob Cowan, Len Pacheco, Phil Micciche and Joanne Talesfore Staff Present: Sandy Baily, Associate Planner ITEM 1: 113 EDELEN AVENUE The Committee considered revised plans for exterior window and door changes to a single family residence in the University/Edelen Historic District. Burch moved to approve the application subject to the following conditions: 1. All windows and doors shall be wood. No snap in grids or grids inside the windows are permitted. Simulated wood grids are acceptable (ie: one glass pack with grids applied by manufacturer to inside, outside and between glass), to read as a true divided lite window. Vinyl clad windows are not permitted. 2. All window trim, window finish detail, corner boards, soffits, eaves, millwork and any other detail shall match the existing north elevation. 3. The unhistoric siding can be removed to match the original siding. 4. The front stained glass window shall remain. 5. The windows on the first floor at the south elevation shall be double hung. 6. The roof pitch of the porch at the east elevation shall be modified so that the roof is setback approximately one foot to visually delineate the front entry and the porch as referenced in a sketch by the Committee in the project file at the Community Development Department. 7. A detail of the porch railing shall be provided on the final plans. 8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, revised plans which address conditions 6 and 7 shall be forwarded to the Historic Preservation Committee as an item of interest. -1- F.RHIBIT 12 ITEM 2: OTHER BUSINESS a. Residential Design Guidelines/Zoning Ordinance Amendments — The Committee considered the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance. The Committee discussed incorporating wording for Section 29.20.485 (3) a and b to regulate additions which were visible from any street. Due to the difficultly of enforcement, Burch moved to modify the wording of these sections to regulate what is visible from the street located in the immediate neighborhood, as defined by the adopted Residential Design Guidelines. Burch included in her motion that this matter come back to the Committee within one year of adoption for review. Cowan seconded, motion passed unanimously. b. Appointment of new Chair and Vice -Chair — Pacheco moved to reappoint Burch as Chair and to appoint Cowan as Vice -Chair. Talesfore seconded, motion passed unanimously. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of March 19, 2008 were approved, Talesfore recused. ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M. to the regular meeting of April 16, 2008. 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'0 a) O C t1 E ro m 0 L 11 1) w .41 X 4/ 0 S+ U L N .0 U and looked at L 0 L many people who have contributed be hard to go been a real collaborative d a L N O • 0) 0 0 .Y 0 H offered advice, 0 finger on any put your person or another, '0 0) rd 0 11 0 w 0) We started trying to be is in here, pretty clear about what the purpose was, U different standard of development residential really where and so that 3Ni 00 a) 0 individual started, saying here is what we should be able ,-1 0) ro w •)▪ 4 0) N N c o a -.1 L N L C..7 • ro 0 4-1 N N w O o ro a underpinning so that's w 0 m although it's got sections: organized into three C 1) 0) N 5 0 ro.� N 0 a E. ▪ O 0 0 L .'1 Cn C w •'1 0 N HI 1) N L •7 N u ▪ cq E the layout homes relate ba Patterns, which deal with N a and Historic from the .r N 1.1 a N '0 r 00 01 O v0 r 00 nteV1 '1 '1 H H .4 ▪ H on numerous drafts of this the Guidelines 13 the GPC has had year period and times over that in January with culminated earlier is an opportunity 1) k1 0 44 4.4 0) co 1) Fundamentally provide much, 0 3 1) family and f and requirements an organizational to merge standpoint, standards 0 comprehensive set development of those 0) t L 0 0 a) 4 L 0 .° .0 1) ra 0) L C contained t Guidelines also puts Ordinances and Historic so it really seeks Residential Design Guidelines, standards En 0 v L information, all consolidate document. to provide an And with that orientation or an overview try to be brief P 0 0 0 a E 3 0 1 N H ¢Y • -11 0 E z 6 • •N ro 0 3 '- U ro ▪ 0 >1 E 0 'LS • -.1 a ro m J N C ro 9 O ro a 1) .0 ' 7 Guideline a) .0 41 U a) N - C i!, ,0 r 07 0, O ri W 0, O N N .--i H H .-1 N N N N N the course of this Staff or that during 0 Y G .0 0 • 0 Y 01 0 ro 0 0 Y •.. Y abi g o iJ 4.4 0 ..1 ro 0 ..1 Y ro m C CO m 01) 0 - rt 0 44 0 at 0 a '0 A Y '/, ro -4 1-4 0U i 3 0 if we stuck it included, but readability and .0 Y a) u 'O 0) 14 ul long. We've also that doesn't, and putting it in appendices, so that you need it. bog down the readability; would speak to before 0 0 a think the last H particularly in Los Gatos, there are a) 1A o0 .0 0 .n any time you sort of s4 a4 Y 0 N 0 k y 0 Y C .0 Y not apply. the neighborhood 1. 0 w Y 00 0) 0 0 Ski a.1 '•�-1 401 0 a) .A 0 '0 .1..,>. N 'O N 0) .0.1 .0 ai '0 4. •.+ w 3 a Y o 0) 0 0 I.1 w 04 .. ••i 01 0 Y sue. ., a) •.C, w L 0 0 > 1.J •Gi 0' C •.. 0 rn ro m x > 3 '0 E ro o .� ro. m $Vb NN 46H x pC to 4 0 Y of lynchpins to go back to if we I mean I've done residential 0 0 .0 x 1•. easy, but I as a General conditions, and neighborhoods where it might i two things. We've developed some general i those sort don't have as we were trying around it or our teeth into the guidelines, this put together and tested on the m 0 0 0 X 1. 3 You Neighborhood Plan Committee, and changed as a basis of that, but ro a, 0 0 m 0 v o 0 N 1 .`m N N N z0 0 Ha. rn ( N H 0) EA 0'y ro z H C •7 a E� 4 a (11 H .� N 1+1 d' 1n 1D N m 01 V' N N N N N N together is homeowner or whether it be a design professional ro 00 F. N 0 w Y through and by reading in Street Presence there are only a) x four under page are you on? ro a v0i oz E U H U a I'm sorry, page 14, just as an ai X 0 thank you. m x 0 of these have a major rt category, like Street (0 m Y r1 0 0 0) '0 0 1. A 0 C s. 0 4) a. ro Y 0 .0 Y 0) F. 0 0 0 0 1. 0 w someone who will pick under that. The intent is that those highlights and by through here and by reading then they can go '0 ro .0 L w 0) o 0 a) w Y a)RS (71 d 1.1 .0 0 C 0 0 01 01 0 .1 M .4 '00 RI it L 0 H 3 and there are the sidebars would have a really pretty good idea of more detail bullet points back and the 01 .0 .0 0 Y 0 1 readable, be points across pretty quickly. we have pulled out several items 0 0 m a) 1-. For that as sid items 1n CO rn 0 0) 0 O N \ 'r N N � zo O C M � N Hy a) E Q ' ro zL m a N O ,4 ft 0 0 to off .-1 NM V 'n .O N CO O' O N '+1 ? 1R 10 b CO O. 0 4-1 '•. .. .-, .. .-I N N N N N N you're going to have to justify it, you're going to have to 0 0 0 11 O O o 01 0 •1 0 0 ro C to believe C to be better off to be starting here. Ol v compatible by at The whole idea of '0 ti C w ry ro u '6 U .0 •.4 0 w0 w CO ro x )4 for Staff, reference give some standard frame of to review projects, and understood it, that looked at will be easier to approve in with applications that speed up the process. fA 0 0 .44 v 01 Okay, well thank you very much. to draw your attention one d C 3 Eli H 0 GO D. L 11 Ca 0 .7 C 0 S N . E. .0 N a >, • ro N U more time to our agenda tonight, there is an A, a B, and a C, and a process issue. So what separate issue thoroughly discuss A, discussion and have a robust that. Can we do this, Mr. Tsuda? We can bundle A and u m ✓ ro 0 0) C) u %1 al U .0 3 v u w v v Cu 1; b1 0 •)4 4 W a 0 tL to E. suggest doing together, or how would you pref N Y TSUDA: would be of these together that .+1 ' • IA 'n N m rn o •i N • V 1f1 'O h m •-. ••1 N '. N •1 .� N r•I r1 N N N N • N N and it was partially maybe how the rationale behind it was, look at a review situation, Town Consulting Architect I started as Planning Commissioner and City Council instructions that were given very clearly by everyone was compatibility and design excellence were the neighborhood G) L and so this workbook issue of neighborhood compatibility. •C L I find in most of I think the problems do, whether it's here or someplace else, and the biggest 0 v 0 01 1 v 46 w v '0 0 0 w v 0 M >1 3 CO v ro s'01 1v/ 01 possibly will come in and problems is an applicant it has nothing to do with the they want, u x 0 0.1 neighborhood. They've got a dream perhaps, but they haven't design professionals probably 0 C v SI ro 0 3 applicants tll w L 0 co SI 16 O w o O v 1.4 ~ L v JO X .CC L 4) a .0 01 G al think of the al 3 educational thing. intended to sort of that although also one 44 -.1 think it's in here, that state it explicitly, but I neighborhood and you sort of looked in here and maybe you've used it and you this thing up it's a notice of H something, and so you really want to do something that's totally out of the nature of what's happening in the neighborhood, H N n1 V m m 01 O .-1 N Nf V' 'n .y .y ▪ 'y '-. .-' r•1 .•' • .-1 '••1 H N N N N N N You're talking about the Design co w COMMISSIONER RICE: through currently. We'd the same one that's it's going to General hold a public hearing, and ultimately it would get back to Town Council. COMMISSIONER RICE: CHAIR TALESFORE: .0 important. It's been seen seen by Historic Preservation, Staff It's been in it, and now to do another thorough discussion and be would like possible. So how do we discuss N R as meticulous about it that laborious as it this perhaps chapter -by - 0* 0 x L 0 'O 4.1 7 3 0 u H .CC J-1 L H aJ 10 E i0 w 01 0.. 01 a) 0) > Cu L E u A it may end the top of to suggest is it page -by -page, but hate to do we could do at 3 way. But if you have areas of each chapter, I would ask discussion of O 4+1 V0 U1 1O O .-1 N 1•1 d' U1 Ul N O 01 O .•1 N 1+1 V N '1 N rl N N N N N N w 0 O O1 0 H U you make it together, because A is the actual Guidelines that were in folded into the guidelines and therefore they're coming ordinances. to go into X U t we should decide on w .0 10 U O aJ x n- 0 N O 0 - 0 a) u •A i N .i 0 p01 O 0 a)U 40 a) a aJ C U Q •.a 0 2 ro x U ("0) 0 0) 4 u 0 w 1J W a x Guidelines. all of it tonight the best way to handle I think, again, on all three regarding any one of the U C 0 U 0 J-1 0 J.1 L -4 1 '0 0 a 0 0 1-1 0 m co •.i u w J, . ro •.i 3 E t or in multiple nights, but don't three until you're three, okay. hearing for U A 01 that way you're not holding serial C 0 0 U) hearings and CHAIR TALESFORE: C 0 U .� .N aJ 0: W w lJ 0' w 0 w 0 0) 0011 w 6 L 0 C U 0 01 C O) m a' 0 ro this time? once adopted and 4'• w 0 O ro process for amending or changing this 00 0 (1)O N •' 1- N N ,d �•i N 7 z� O HCO O N •N A u ro Izul -0 a. I) N F '4 �6 N JI 0 1„i 01 e•1 N 'n V U1 10 0 CO 01 O N "1 V' Ut U) 0 m 01 O N of t0 N .•I '1 .i .1 ri '-1 .. .-1 .-1 rl N N N N N N think that 0 H best way to do ro A L 0 0 u 1.) N al 0) 04 m 41 0. 0 A w v u ro U O) 0 E 3 for particular comments as ro C likelihood of being finished ). O) N v ). 0) ro might have 0 H > 0 0 .4 RI RI 0 3 m o 4 H ). X >, u u cii i ro u 44 ) 3 .-I L •x. 6 CO CU CC > v a) ro It C O L O U U E .4» o ro o . b H 0 0 O) Y OI u ro G 3 C .0 OG u H 0 }+ 3 a• 3 A 3 O .0 O) .44 r1 U co u 0 3 3 E 3 ro .001 m ,-4 Aa0 0 1.) a 0 ..-Iu i O) c..1 .01 > >E 4N. a C 0 w N ccoo '0 E W O) W G) d 0 0 Cd H H 3 $. y ro 3 ro N E a Ot . G ro) O) ~ 0. 0 ro 4 a >I C p F. G Ai O) u rt ro ....I • 0. 0 .tl 1. 3 OS C. 3 U U 'O E co ro reasonable time, but H chap to do it in some kind of other words, How to Read Your Neighborhood I would rather discuss in Chapter 1 before we discuss Avoid Structures with E H Height and Bulk and Front saying, because it nt that's what I'm agreeable. Okay. So that being said, that they would then open it up? How shall do our discussion first and we do this tonight? N H .. N M P N .0 l+ m 01 O H N M P .R b m T O .. N M P .() ..y ..� .. .. .. N N N N we don't forget it, hand and we'll areas, unless we could just start can get through all 3 ici l.) L do, and my hope is thing I wanted to clarify, and N 0 9. C 0 0 L sure you have to Staf over S. v ,n E roa) 0) ,C ri u O 1) C 3 ... ro 3 u, E 0 3 o 0) 4.1 O) 1.) -4 •.-. 0 ro .c 0 +01+ 0 0 u 41 E '0 ul O )0 U 0) AL H ). H U1 m •-I ro (11 C HI HI ' 0. L U '0 'O >4 3 0 0 a.) 0. E N u t ar I'm talking about moving take care of lines, periods, misspelling words. Pardon me, Commission Micciche? COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: Wordsmithing, things I have obviously no a w 1 0 0 a 0 w • Ed 0 H a a H 0x Ol U .3.) 34 0 0 .N 0 co .., co u •.1 U u) Uo o on a page -by -page basis. As a following it that is the 4-1 just wondering E H matter of consideration finish what expeditious way to do it. Let me Some of us have been studying years because we've been on the various Others perhaps have not done it as many times, but r- m 0) O .. N P .ff .D H m H H .. H .. 04 N 04 N N pages as a marvelously detailed ordinance, Report, which are to be matter of fact, and substituted by sudden worthless, Garbage. All Historic Design Committee isn't H believe it. discussion. two pages of C •rl H 0) VO) 0) 0 01 0) 0 0 4.4 0 for your attention. to comj issue full force bring that Do we want to go backwards? That's what is Bud Lortz personified. to have it all loose so Lortz. He's got 0) 0 0 0 01 m 0 0 0 a C ro 0 0 a1 U 0) N .0 ,C A 0 a 0 0 >, 0 4-1 0) L • 10 w + a 0) C H H y 0 0 > .0 3 .0 C 0 N F A y a, 00 ,-) 0 HIrt 1, H 10 0 03 A ro N 0 3 u0) C s0i C w 3 >,014+ - 0 00 A .Ui b la U u C 0) 00) .0 01 0 y 0 A 0 0 .0 0) 0) 1, a) manipulate it. Manipulate it. Is hi the new Los Gatos h H Thank you. f1 .-' b 04 0) 0 '0 ,C 0 4 rag 0 of '0 01 0) n u 0 Q f1 ti 0 E. .0 a° 0 (4 y v 0 H C x 0) 0 0 N 0 On U H 0) 'O O C C 11 61 •.I • 0 w U) .0 1 .0 N .0 0 C� N >, .) O. •.i •0 , )•1 A..1 0 0) 0) U a C 3 a 01 0 B f m 1-1 H U 0) 01 A •-1 0 0 W CU a 0) at co 0 0) .a u a C 0) 0 Ot C Y F. 0) 0 u, N 0 LARRY ARZIE: at 1800 Overlook Item B, the Relinquishing 0 0 1) m .E 0 S+ c1• 0 0 i, 4-1 we relinquished responsibility 0 y for the Planning minor remodels. This cleared the calendar i!1 4Cl N CO 01 0 ., N 1+1 V 1l1 .0 h CO 01 O .-1 N 1+1 O 1R .-I .l .•i H '1 H ..4 H H H N N N N N N the option of this is an 0 O 7 >4 0 0 rl >. 43 m 0 0 .0 Z y 4-1 0) 10 C 0 A 1, .0 0 U N 0) 0T� 0 >, > N 03 m 0 0 01 0 w >10 CC 0 .�-i O >. g E 0) 0 .� 0) '-) � 0 A 0) 0 8 w 44 t1 0) 0) A lic it sounds like you've already done, public, and so I from the speak, and at the 0 y the public up conclusion of m Okay. Thank you. H w 0 a like to speak on 0) y 0) (0 i1 O 0 01 C '0 •.1 C 11 c0 A my estimation, 0 0 -C+ 0 >, L 0 .s4 01 4 0 E. 0 0 .0 U 'O W 'O y W N L 0) 0)HI 01 H W .i z m'0 a O .+ A x 0) a .0 0 2 0 (0 a'0 0) 3 0 E. w am 3 aw, c m 0 N awa u e.4 44 H E O .0 3 m > E (L' A 0C) PS u C o 0 0 x 0 HI .0 H .0 i 0 0 saC H U 0 y U £ -C 'O i1 HI HI fY C 1J 0 0 0 •.i 0 N a, A 1, 44 C00 4-1 tig C b E 4-' N 'O 0 > - al W N-1 V0) C '0 0 4 .4 u C ,C we're ready to go c 1J H g an open discussion, 141 N 0 that would t if you're going to force my good points comprehensive. A H a 0 N1 N O40 aJ O 0 n N 0 0 C H Cr' ( H E 8 z H °i cn E'~ a°b C9 g 00 aH V Y1 10 h m 04 O Nl •O. NVU1 N CHAIR TALESFORE: 0 0 0 •'i L W 0) C ro have a question. Mr. Arzie, we have a the new words? E (0 L a) ro 7 4_, >, c 3 r• O) O) 7 L L >, A as m us x yw 01 4) 01 Si; 4 > A c N z '0 01 el E us 3 x o co U H I) al 0 O u 0 44 A 13 7 0 .0 ai L ro •.-1 CO L L 4) N N N ro AC�c 0 m 3 specifically 0 3 familiar with the old 4.4 that there's n• 0 0 W v al Lpp A A LARRY ARZIE: decision. trust Staff L C 0 clearly that I 0' v c r •0 L G CO E el 01 0 .•. k S. a •.1 44 E A 6 L >•, U N 3 L 4) ro 0 .0 L L 0) 14 d C. N E to review set up a new board ab S ions was being specific about the H A rn .c -4 00 H w�yy ro 0 L C 3 U •N ?1 L N N ro .'0 3 0) w° •E a C .� L A @ w B H L L U 0 4) U 'O .aC •~ H 0) ro E•E •.1 0 H > 0 0 O) 0 O L O L fa C >, L.,}1 U .0 - L 0 O O el '00 G U4-1 43 A 0 c 0 +. 3 - 3 0 3 C. O) •.1 •.1 H 0 0. L 01 1 3 y J.) 7 N 0) E u 0 0 O .1 )+ Si E N W-1 1E x 1A0 � E 0. 0 N 3 this LE t 1 LARRY ARZIE: C 0 a 7 Now how would I act COMMISSIONER has been L a .0 o 04 C N L..... -- h 0 - N 7 E.,z0 A OH C1 L us o co •li I H .0 tn a 0) co 3 Oti 4- L 0 3 .13 CO O a H M L 0) i )a m taken out? A N e.t d N ,O h CO O, O .-1 N ..1 V ilf ,p 0 CO O, O r. .-1 .-1 N N N N N N 0) '0 A 0 L as of essences did a good thing, 4.3 0 ro c '0 C ro 00 •.i E) N U there certainly was I question though for this. the Historical 0 L 0 0 0 w c to do this N L K ro U ro 0) 114 L 0 CU L 11 A A L L >, 0 A L c s+ ro 0 ,44 14 X0 '0 cl A 0 > •0+ H0 a) )4 CO 7 N C 0 0 Historical construction. N 0 w 44 0 4+ CO Sa '0 0) >, N cu O L c 3 L A ro '0 C. OJ 0 0 a u a 0. 0) A •.Oi 7 s. 0 0) 4 E U 0 0 L For us to O 7 a the General the subject C 0) 3 0) .0 L 0) 0 L don't trust Staff Staff. We meetings, I've watched right decision.' Watching .-1 d m A 0 3 to fix it? 4) 0) c 0 A 3 c 0) 0 O it A L 4.3 44 N 0 co 0) A L take responsibility away from should go 13 decisions H ro n- •.i U 0 N 03 E O o 0 a 40 0 • E 0 • '0 3 N � .1 >, Cc.A A (1• ro .i 10 0 +.1 -� 0 m ,,00G0 F+ •'-1 CO 3 y 0 0 1 A N 7 ro L 0 C. C .0 A 0 L L 13 DI L Q) N -41 7 L 7.1 L •.1 Historical en c •.i ro N is a minor L -r1 L 0 rcl )-1 0 7 •H W co W 44 0 0 0) C.) 0 sidewalk in front 0) 0 the Historical 0 0 >+ 44 L ro A 1.1 LE ii a would not Staff could approve? Is a kiosk a minor permit? Thank you. .-1 N n T Vf b h m a O .••I N ..1 @ Uf ,D 1' CO O, O N .•, V .8 '1 A .-. .•I H .i .4 .d .d .1 N N N N N N through the 5 X N 0 L Staff Report and also a 0) O % O1 •.1 ro 1 -1 x a.))4+ L L co 0 G) 0 O L H g N H h .I 3 ro 5.4 O 0 ro .44 >1 O L 0 01 x O •.1 ro 311 01 41 10 1.1 01 " •� m m 0 0 C.) H )•1 O 0 E H gl 4 N 40 ro v 41 L 4 .0 A .0 O 0 .0 3-1 L N W 0. d N 0 o ..1 L O 01 oo 0G1 0 co 0 x 3 +A) ro 7ep uncomfortable. little nervous ro 41 HPC has gotten, or give up, word is abrogate, v A L 14 0 W v 0) L ro 7 04 0 m ° 0 r1 H A Ol A L loopholes within 0.1 ro N it ro H N L > C C .0 44 •.1 0 L df L C k •.i H 4.1 L H 14 •0 L N a4 H C H N 0 A ON) 40 3 •.Ui .0 0 W L L •.I .0 O X L p1 v L L N 4-1 5 4-1 •0 u) L 4.1 0 H r-I IT 4-1 C L ro 7 4-1W CO H A 0 N coN 0 1.1 i01 0 O 0 aa .0 1.4 o (aro 0 44 a ,qo •.I 1al 3 41 H v Sal -I ..-1)a 4 14 U L 10 U L U k had a chance to talk to be here, because agree with what 0 04 L • v ro m speak for myself. she unfortunately is not both of us, I can tell you, O N you're saying,' that's before you on the al m -° c 7 U 0 C L b '° 4 13 L •.I 0 v w 4 v H L L 3 0 at least the process. comfortable with ign Guide recollection H C v O ,3 '03 H 0 have a question for you. So when you read in here, .1 N 1•1 d 1/1 1D 5- m G1 O N 1.1 d 1/1 40 1� m 01 O .i N N1 d 1(1 .y N .i .•1 .1 .i .i .1 .-I .1 N N N N N N There is requesting that E H duties of the Historic Commission. For what reason, the 90s to do it, asking. Again, everybody hated the Town, builders were screaming about us, time, so there is N A ro m A 0 10 but there is no reason to Item B is for you say good idea, bad the language would The existing Yes, we don't need to change it. That's what I was driving H v (0 0 ro U N A is the remedy? That's then what was looking for. L G -.I ro L •.1 44 H 0 01 H .0 X 0 N 0) u v w H a a Thank you. Okay, thank you, Mr. Arzie. I W 0 Z 1)o a H •.1 04 E. cn 1-1 za H o U w broke, don't N 1+1 d 1n 40 N co 01 O N d Y1 1D N m 01 O N M d 1(1 follow-up question. CHAIR TALESFORE: the Staff Report? Have you had LEONARD PACHECO: y O C a little cn 3 H )D confused when I was reading it. Maybe you could help clarify 0+ 7 4) O E B w N o -c u u O 0 w >, a 4 0 HI C al o 4) > > A ro ,2 H 7 0 0 but on page PACHECO: LEONARD CHAIR TALESFORE: talks about the PACHECO: z 0 0 W minor projects and minor historic projects. Code minor projects, is CHAIR TALESFORE: that on yours? l0 a C 41 N O 0 rt u 0. rt .c v u 4. iJ i, 0 C a) u C v 4 4) v ro 0 u 0 0 E your page as well? the bottom of COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: let's go around the same ro v N 0 W 0 U a 2 0 W a v 0 0) no 1n o 4 o C a) N N N � z( O • 0.1 H H E Ca 0 z L H v ro a ▪ v a N E a" O E • v 0 a" ▪ 1.0 I- m 01 O ▪ N • V 4D I" 9 CnO V' H H H H H .y N 10 C -'1 a] U v S, ' S, O 0 HI O 0 O ,H -'1 U) -(0 40 U 4 .0w cn O N 1+ C 0 u T u H C 1a 7 u 2 £ S. 0 A a) 44)) 0 v 4 3 A, w '0 in0 x •.+ 10 HI 4..)- • cn u E x .gCgi 3 -� SO, Xi 0 4) 0 44 0 0 4-, 10 N la u i (0 C ni U '01 u 0 H '044 0 (0 '0 SL, -I 1-4 00 ~ 0 .0 v w° ro o E' v O • 4• 4) in 11 0 0 E H 1C > U .H 0 u ,—, a) u 4) 1n u H 'O 7 SC w 4) . > ro ro v u, 0 0 3 -.. v N a - = U to w 00 u 10 u 1, 'I v C 0 L 1J E -., a) LJ -. 0. E S. .-4 q t 10 '0 N =4 Lti 44 0 C U (0 N SO. 2 w H. ❑ O. O w >, 00 N .ti a) .W-1 u 1n --4 7 10 i) U) 4 3 L 1 0 0 S, 10 U L HI1-1C 4 > 4) C N al a) u '0 0 a 'O En .4 -.1 >, C N S. U4 4) 0 A 41 44 a a a 'o u .0 talks about like S H a usually see it. c defined here, 500 square O u square feet, literally change the structures. historic 0 O 0 11J E L) 114 N 4 U ) 0 16 N Lc a v H -. fa w >, a L ro 0 o 7 4) > 0 O in 360-degree design 03) u 0 0 1tl A 44 1) v 4 ., 3 - u '0 b character preservation, ro uncomfortable with these projects, that, because 0 44 '0 w 0 a) a) u AH 4) VG > ro to disagree with a 7 historic district, back properties, especially in a s street in a sense, these rare S, C a L, m v > .4-1 w u) O 0+ 0 alleyway, which is see the ba even houses, so if a) A 1) neighborhood. m 01 O N HC 1l1 f4 co O • t!1 one of the that popped out at me. Either it is visible or it This is what you're not comfortabl One of, yeah. One of. the second one n• O .f1 44 .441 pretty big size. That can have an v 0 W scale of the building, 6 Residential Additions? H 0 0 third bullet, which is First that page 7? Okay, First Floor Residential. U O) N v .0 A 1) 14 JJ 0 0 "Do not exceed 20% of W O W OO W 0 101 C..) a a as a E 0 E E g o a os ~ o a i a a O i s It could or could not. that one 0 N 0 o as feet of gross CHAIR TALESFORE: 500 square U W a a floor area, whichever N N rY N M 411 .!) t0 r CO 04 O N M aT i!) 10 r CO 04 0 '4 N M C0 N •--� •" -. H H -4 .-I N e•I ei N N N N N N ask Staff about 0 L and I was actually going read this, 0) C .0 W 0) L I'm reading 0 L minor applications that U CC W N O >1 4 a 0 E • 0) H 31 -.C+ C O W N 0 £ (41 o u 0 10 D. 3 C a W 4) 010 to gg a.) H 0 rn ° zCU 0 a U u '0 A U U1 3 CC Fi u :. n action,• and then forwarded in area not 0 01 0) >1 0) 0. W 11 W •ri •ri 0 N H W 0 nu •rn as y 'O N C al U al 1..)0 rvi 111 0 43 cc 0) .-1N O a 7 C .�0 C u ,0 • 41 ro 2/q L '0 H 0t U N L 13 'O N 01 W v a) (1 N a 0 HI 1) •.1 HI0) HI 11 a u 3 v Ha 0 0. 4 3 W an3J N 0 0 O >r W rq U H m a) '0 4c U a) a 0 .0 U1 H 01 n' ro C 3 01 4-1 01 U C u 04 04.0)) uan A •H 0 0 G i 0) 3 'I 'r •'I u) U 01 H @ •.i , H 0 0 ) X •.i 0) HIO 'O X HI ro 'O W A 0 > 44 7C W ro 0) 3 authority to approve it says, "Town Staff 0 says, •The b "Additions then A says, the additional residence where second story or less and is visible from the be 100 square feet street." is and one isn't. CHAIR TALESFORE: 0 trJ a don't know. CHAIR TALESFORE: this at HPC was that your understanding? M O. N '0 r. W N M V' N N M V' N .-. e•I .-I e•1 N N N N N was a historic house, LEONARD PACHECO: historic districts, 0) Y 01 0) 0 Y v 1) U recommendation from HPC to either redo it, okay it, Y 0 Thank you. for Staff. CHAIR TALESFORE: Okay, Mr. Kane. Mr. Tsuda, am I reading this these would be the 0) 0) a correctly that as written on entire second story, which implies an the purpose of that listing? C 0) E H F Y 0 a a N W .. W ro A En What's included in the draft the current language out ..1 the bottom O thing, which is to clarify one 6, under Section O 0) H U) Y .0 0 .21 Y 0 Q 4-1 0 W 0) .0 ° O u CO 0) W H 0) • Y '-1 T) O O > 7 )4 properties .17 01 0 a 00 .- b v W E. y > t0 O 00 U 0) O 3 0) 0 Y 0 N 0 0 0) ° 0 44 0. 0 1-4 r a 0) 0. 0 00 L N • 01 C for Minor Historic Procedure er the subsequent minor residential () L 0 b 44 Y 0) •.i 0 W H ▪ 0) N or 0 0) a of )°. 0 x s. a CO is this section on a to Section 29.20.485," which 00 o o N r N a -.I N 7 z O C H En H E O • 40 -1 o a E0 • ,4 Q � E O F a N .i N m a 1I1 .O r CO 0) 0 N m d N V r CO cr. O .-. CV m d N - N N N N N N for example on this end of Loma Alta, are it's a house. '0 W 01 Y 00 00) C W v v m O cn Y o O 0 .H r That's one house. IR TALESFORE: know people that live in 750 square feet. 01 G .0 C v • i J 01 N (I) Y .--1 1+ .••) C a H et 0 -.-1 O '0 (0 Y Y 'O C N O )tl Y v01 aa C b) .0 C >, 0) 0) 01 14 L 0 O O 01 01 I think we're 0) '0 > .0 X A C C Y H .0 1- Y 01 7 0) )a A al 0 $4 b > 0 O m x H gY C O 0) 0l • O • '0 W E a) O • 0123 • 4 C.)0 • v ▪ v v) c1 a 0) 0 0 a 1 a el) CU 44 Z a'0 • x N(0 0 f� O 0 • 3 S ▪ U1 a W 3 U H N C o O 0 x 0 0 .H - u) -.1 U • b '0 tl) C roc a v v ro v 3 0 y t that, and in 0 W Y 4) W those bullets, but 0 Guidelines, H { Y is New Second Story. C M a bullet it that that's consistent with DRC, second story additions exceeding 100, second story. two years; you were 44 0 W U n. x stories, or did HPC? co O. O N m d In .O r 03 ▪ N 0 0 L H 0) H 0) L 0 • •-1 . L A ..-( e-1 L 0 z a) o o as O U W U L Q 01 w -N H F O 0 n 7 1.4 0a O R4 m 0 a £ O >+ 0 W X 'O .4 0) N 0 U U wz L 'O A O ro OS E Cii A O O >. O GO) 10 w Z L U •E.+ 0 H E. US U A O N G) p U i E ;Elx m 6 o0 0" i C RS 0 0 L FI 0) al u) d 0' m projects listed on this t confused on page H G) IS H U (1)4 al N N ii -.Oi 0 4.)) 0 34 'a E. i -.Ca A x L L is recommending that u a the Cha fi 0 N C O have Ol N 0 ,OC E the Staff Report that it ro ur 2 G) L 14 (off 4 7 > kJL X 0 `0 G) 'S' U U O O L 4 4 7 ).4 L v u "m 3 Qa91� L t7 0 L -H Q1 Sa E L 0. V CO .i co H CO U z ro > U H A > O L V W IC6 u w NI U N H A O X co.] w 'U 'i1 O 0 -.� 4.)I3 N O 00 L .0 .•� 0)0 CIL O 0U L O CO C W O L ro L 01 N a L N L O W O E °y HI .e x g o - C ur 0 %'1 '-•1 0 L 0 W O C O r1 U 0 A 3 3 1p1 L U d 'O 3 b 7 forth below, and testify that it F C 7 the HPC is recommending co 3 L ro E 0) i 0 u H ro .01 4. >I al 4)) IS 'O x 3 E 0 L CD O A 8 L 0 0 that we reviewed. into place t quite frankly, but with that, G1 .F L CO ro N GJ L L n- O F 0 C.) rt 0 ro .0 Id m 0 4) O O G) N . L O CO H A L o u -.1 0101 C o ro not then Okay, and you're Committee, did make .1 N "1 d N 10 N CO O' O .1 Cl d UI ICI 1- 07 O. O .1 N '.1 d 111 .-1 .i .1 .1 .1 .1 .I .-I .1 .1 fV N N N N '1 I think a lot to an existing is visible 1.)L 0 CO .01 O N a C - .y ro 3 = O 9 G) IS 3.4 •.1 Pr' L V+ CI) 0) L 0 ro M • N O C •• O1 0 01 N u m w w reverse, but reading it projects, so I understand What then L .r L understand H the list on the bottom of minor residential development? Who would that come under? N a) ro L G) N 0 A alI) 5 a .I as .l u 0 N H N E. 0 E. E. changes, then currently in the Town Code. F rn crs 0 as rn C L U) G) .0 L W .0 L recommendations from HPC; So then let for approval on an entire new second story, HCP or prior to 1- m a O .1 04 .4 d (0 IO r CO 0\ O .1 N .4 d 111 .1 .-1 .4 .1 .-1 .� '4 .•1 .1 .1 N N N N N N t closet in their back bedroom something that would that nature, something of no, that's and we said something that would be designated as minor. But we didn't would be considered ro 3 0 through an exhaustive list echo Mr. Pacheco's H d1 the best of my knowledge. specific language, and I think people are making recommendations w v a>) C v 3 think it's 'o x 0 c 7 ••+ .0 0 .'t J.)>, 0 a) H u. a o to ..) o , ai O a) .o a.) U H w d) u O U H1 '0 WE U qcl 7 0 S 3 1+ .31 7 0 0 E •� H 0) r-1 0) .-4 0) 4! L w 0 i1 0 0 v a as .J C •A the actual .0 0 m always helpful where probably our comfort consensus from what e five would probably wouldn't all when there at COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: this happened, but these bullets your recollection how did then? I'm 0 0 .,, o ro '0 01 rn v H v H 0 U • H 14 0 C O 0 0 w v a N N a U1 CD ro 0 07 N .0 144 '0 U 0 n• v >, CO O U CCU 224 ax) was their H the HPC actually reviewed U 3 discussed in general streamlining things they would be ,H 0 stated, the kinds I wasn't at the meeting in interested in pursuing. January where it's my understanding HPC actually looked at CO N .-I N .+1 d Ul b ( CO O, 0 HN .'1 d N ,O P 00 O, O - N rH d 4) .Y .•+ .-1 .-1 .i .� •-1 •-1 r•I e•I N N N N N N H O Z 0 V 0. W C .0 W O y1 •d they were interested in streamlining understood that as much as possible, but what I'm concluding a) 8 a 7 0 >, X 01 x 3. 0 0 0 .0 E. •y >1 N 0 HI E a', z 0 x L F 01 o a O d W Va1 140. u pO W] 0) .-+ zn E H .0 H C4 C .1 4.1 HI 0 u v H tl) L1 a) 0 UO 0 0. L p ro N So bottom line COMMISSIONER v > v v 4-1 3 r•1 it ro .A L C L H 0 0 •.+ w 0-1 W HI u CO 2 U •-4 0 u a 0 C a 0 w v o >, N Z 3 A G) 3 W 0 W O 0 >., 4 Z Q El N .0 14 M. A-) a 0 0 ~ a Q 0 L 0 0 c» Ew O E. •c1 C U z cn E ro 2 H •NEi 3 CO CO 0 20 8 a 0 6 c .tl u 0 L 0 •.+ '0 L ,0 0) n• 4 > u E •1.1+ N 4A o e not on it. ro G C ro ro U H 24 L 01.1 ro o• .-4 A 3 0 L H 0 ° HI a .) r+ v 0 0 4 0 u were. Okay, would you care COMMISSIONER SAYOC: 0 LI recall the specific... It has come 3 3 w 0 a recall ei N .41 d N 10 h 0o O, O •-1 .•1 d N b .h-I 00 O, O .-1 N 0.1 d N .-1 .� .i .••I .1 .i .-1 .y N N N N N 24 at that meeting, but that's my understanding is they saw the language and endorsed it. r♦ v 0 0 Q 0 x ° 0) u) u -4 Ems-. ta •>1 14 0 0 0 COMMISSIONER RICE: COMMISSIONER O'DONNELL: I just wanted to say something that L .0 saying they're N minds too. 0 0 Y 3 very uncomfortable with these changes and logical to me that chance to them that was certainly going to ask Mr. N CHAIR TALESFORE: this body of commissioners up here is ti 0 a) 0 .0 U a uncomfortable as 0 >1 d •-00 L > 1% O > .0 .0 .0 a.1 3 > 0 3 .00 w 0 b 3 3 3 0 0 •-H a) 3 0 a a 0 G x -4 0 0al a) E A A 4) E 0+) x U a. a) 0) O R) G S1 O ,�1 .Oi --� & 0) O O 3 0 L > O '0 i H 7 C H u a x >,L • 4 3 u w0 a 0 ai o ,—i U U .L1 0C C.) -i t0 .0 a) O 0) 3 A O .0 E L 2 H 3 w o a .) 4) m N '0 to 0 C N 0 0 '0 4 5 0, >0 , '00 /0n 3 s to give up any responsibilities 0 O R $4 0) 0. 0. saw in the their hearts. because Historic Preservation is dear to 3 0 0 U Q) 0 a 8 0 x .0 CHAIR TALESFORE: this speaker? We don't. Thank have any other questions for 4.4 coming down here; we appreciate you very much for 0 M -' N rl d U1 ,D l- co O, O N rl d 41) ,O r pp p. O .-I N r) d In '� -' ^ '.4 •"1 -1 -� -� N N 44 N N N a) L wasn't at N language. Now specific language was s1 '0 x L ur a 0 0 0 0) 0 OS 14 k] 0 0 cn cc 6 if that happened? Were this. Do you meeting? Did it come back to you? the meeting. It's not a) 44 • L A vi a) )4 .) 0 ca .0 3 0 N U a) N 0 G m PACHECO: unlikely that the the meetings, in your own mind you've 0 you've had ends language will help well maybe O 0 .0 L implications of what was recognizing the 0 G -4 3 struggling a) )1 3 '0 0 C ro >, 0 al H 0 0 0. v 01 0 4) f+ N 01 >0, pc .G .0 0 H v) L U 0 0) w a) L1 ❑ 0 a) i. -r1 Jam.! N 01 .-4 44 1.1 w 3 •0 U to you. So HPC and then hearing something 0) 3 0 it guess what H n. Q TS A 0 > Y1 aS TS nS C 0 HPC have COMMISSIONER RICE: I'm getting more and more confused. Did 3 0 this language in N N r1 d on ,D N CO O, O .-I N r) d 11 ,O r- m p, -1 4-1 H -1 -' ri -1 .••1 N N N N N N f r traveling or ill 0 C L1 A ~ C 3aS A ro 01 0 C 0 of O 0 E 01 C L 0 u 0 N U u. m EnC HI L 0 b E CH .) 0 ro ro A 0 uf O thing, Commissioner Micciche wasn't this may have taken place. sending this back one more let's just do 0 m 1. u) 0 En EEO • 0 L 0 E ro m 01 01 w 0 O U ro m O'Donnell. a procedural m h COMMISSIONER O'DONNELL: cument and I guess to do, and ro 01 u S. 5 0 0 u A u 0 0 H S0 J a E c 0 01 ro 3 01C Ol C •0 0 A 3 P, 44 ''00 m A 0.. 0 C m 01 co 7u 01 C -. C 3 n 0 v A •.4 .J W them. It may be that we won't me says let's go ahead do and do if we make ten motions I'm not sure that's A L 3. 0 c4 0 y m L 00 .01 0 0. 3 3 .Ai 0 ti W 4) a la O En °a) 3 m 3 0.1 0 ro H .c E L L 0) C m A •-4 L L 0 00 v HI 'D b 4-) ..-1 '00 SAi Om) D rt a O' c0i to do it. But we could thing that ro this matter •w. take a look at it, C ro U W A L to have their N r• m A L Y. 0 0 0 m o X •u O 0 N L '0 r-1 C 0'C 4 0 N .+ 27 7 w H 0 0 C 0 N En O C 01H 0 0 E f0) L 0 0 H A '0 A U ro ro 0 Z C >, H 0 °'a 3 y 0,.., A F a 0 0 5 W En Ani U j H .., Z continued, then we would be m rt 0 C .N Tsuda or H N .•, d Lc) ,O r- 00 0 N r 1 d i.t N N N N N N N• 0) A 1.1 01 c 0 U 0 01 .44 0) O) 144 m 01 0 .N t0 .E� O as I can feel conclusion that I am uncomfortable as well uncomfortable with So since we don't don't have H to close the public hearing at G 0 0) m 0 0 4. 11) 0 cards and I think we'll turn 01 ro 0 G, 3 4a X 0 w A, N u u E•� i+ 3 - d C > u OG—UG Gu L2 rn0 '0 d H ' C (a m G) 0 Y+ .) 01 OE 3 -' c a v 3 vE '0 i 0 >. y A " N U 0 0) .X u .-4 •.i L 'O U A O A 7 00. C .m. 0 ro 0 3 ro u 0 0 0 ' m ro A U C 1. .0 u C •.-1 £ •.+ m C 4.1 71 C �0 O 'O 0 U 2 C U > . 0 •., 0 x ro rn L E '0 01 01 ..] L O A -.i 3 1J m 01 - in o ai •r, 00) .i ,-1 -' '0 L -Li HI C, VI u 0 ro 0 m el 0) 3 E .•' 0 0 0) 1. 1 Ol m Ci) U 3 0 0 L0O Z y 3 U G 0 '0 this, and maybe to discuss close the public H s slightly based upon Historic Preservation experience. Some of those things, the to be changed. So nothing has been stripped out, it's been moved. for that 0 0 x E CHAIR TALESFORE: O'Donnell. want to send back anything H O'Donnell's sentiments. to the Historic Preservation Committee. The other H M 00 o 0 N , �-4 N N , d •-4 N 0 H M H H E U ro 2 acd Hy N E'er 4 � �0 E O .•+ N N, d Il, ,O r- 00 O, O .•9 N .dd i!1 .C-1 m O, O .-1 N 4+1 d N N N N ..� S. r1 .•1 .. N N N N N N n 0 O cal .� 0 0 ro a) ro E N 0 ro[ u 0 m 3 that point Historic N H 0) 0 E 3 N 0 0 • A > 0 0) 0 CO at 0 a.. .-4 6 a W 0 >4 0 fa. o ul H N E 1a u Ca u O 4) ? 4 (O 0. C C 0 4 m Oi 0) ) E •. O ..1 Sa re y E� ❑❑0 ]C 0 .0 x 0 O i•1 u 0) .d advise the Okay. Did you understand that? All right, so discussion points that we could starting down with Commissioner Micciche, if you would • u 0 16 O iJ 0) to 0) 0 0 m0 0 •'1 i1 C 0 iv 0. o r1 m .) us as 0 I 0 zo Coy �" 0 N W /0 H N 4' 0 00 (Oc) r• H .A that you have that you'd indicate to me what 0 Z a o0a o a 0) 0) W C00)) W 0 V) ZE. H < M O o x ►i H rt E ce +) E H 0 H 4 HI U U w U of 0 L 0) x . -I iS th H Yes. Also before we begin, w 0 0 C .N C 1) O ro 441 0) as ca > OS A sa 1) 0 0) w O o 01 N E L 4 4 0 U•0 .0 0 Las N 1+ iv 0) 0) 0 0 TALESFORE: not had the N 0 A 3 1-/ together and o 0 u 04 together and discuss chance to speak enlighten each think that we will w h 0 .i N .•l V 111 1474 40 01 0 .i N N m O1 0 r1 N • C. Lei .44 .-1 .i .41 .a .y .y .-1 '1 N N <V N N N Of course is that you can have your i) 0) 0 0 1) 0) 0 0 0 0 0 m ro 6 0 sa to Historic 0 L C 0 0 ro a, N 4.)) 40 C •ri s. 4) N 0 0 m N 0) 1+ 0) x L matters not discussion concerning all Preservation; L N 0 3 • -1 0) 0 L C. a z x N ro 0) a) 0 u Preservation at their next meeting and report back a) O 14 d 0 $4 %1 4.1 1u 4-1 0 ro a) .-1 40 O) 0) 1. A point in time you'll A Y back, and at be in a better how does that sound Okay, then. O 04 N 0) 0 4 DI m r• 0) w w iv E 0 U 4) us .14 o 4.) 0 a 0 0 0 0 N 0) L T. o -i a.) E • 01 3 54 u K 00 0 0 0 0 4...•.1 0. 4-1 Z 0 4+ 40 0 0 O H1 L N 0) 0N) . certainly will together; hopefully you'll take action. All right, right, we can do that. You know, we entrust the Historic with what they do best the Commission, let's then look front of us. 0 A u O N 0 E (.4 w C W 0 •-1 0) DI 0 1.1 al .se 0 O COMMISSIONER RICE: 0 0 W 0 w E PG motion, or if this 10 W iJ 0 A 0 0 co ..1 0) gg Ca 0 V 0 0•C 0 .0 U L YI H a) 0 S: (0 H ORRY KORB: No, this time. Again, don't you complete O'Donnell's .a N 1•'1 O 40 lO r m Cl 0 N 11 10 N N N N N N f clarify something with m 00 46 aW a 6 Staff? Mr. Tsuda, when someone wants Bourgeois is stating here, 0 0 0 c v 0 0 0 U ro 4) > .0 0 L 0 N cn 0 4 0 4a 0 O 0 0 0 C b 0 N ro QI 0 >,L .0 C U E 0 n. 0 a O N C M O something that small, 46 a, Yes. Unless 46 take it that H 0 objection to a specific Is that acceptable to you, 0 a you. Okay, So do you want me to go 0 u Absolutely, go a 0 O W .0 • E y 0 '0-i as .4 a F a H N ^I 0) O 14-1 .0 • O 0, C w 04.) roa co w L N O >, 0 G) a y �-0 u a '0 b u ro u• ° La .0 H 1. a Cr) 0 E 0 N xt #2, and the bullet would move up to 'O 0 ro a as 0 So basically swapping right. Thank a BOURGEOIS: my suggested order? b Th u w C E one would suggestion. that's my Okay, great. 0 Moving on to page Barbara Cardillo, C ro a w 0 this suggestion, because we had a lot '0 .0 O 3 N u U • O .N rN e.?.m 2 N N N N N N I think it's a good thing that we're as thoughts, so thorough as we can be with COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: the top, Item C, a.i ro we're talking about quickly. On page Hillside Area. We about creating drainage, driveways and parking, geologic safety. Maybe consider adding fencing that list. O1 4)> m C 0. m 0 Oda L O a.! 4 L i to E. m N CHAIR TALESFORE• COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: Thank you. first letter is C. OJ H BOURGEOIS: Site Planning. Maybe add fencing to The second bullet N m v that list of site planning this is really 1.2, The Purpose, Section but I don't v 0 0 a order, and I don't know if those are in some .0 importance, ones like, C ro L 'd al 0 CO L > 0 co 5 4) a 0 F N .0 .0 L u w O 0 think maybe the special qualities •Reinforce little more ro characteristics,' are perhaps suggested reordering I don't know if that's something others would want ai W .0 a! 0 to consider. V, b r W • .-1 ..., " •.1 '.I '1 •-1 .-, e-1 .y N N • N N t.. like to have you'd like to say at happen is, yes, a CO ro s1 0 L a recognize you. Commissioner O'Donnell. COMMISSIONER O'DONNELL: of substantial this language U RS > y 1) w 4) 3 3 w 0) 0 O -1 w - 0 v 3 „ 0 w C A w 00 H 0 '0 0 H H b r_i 3 44 .0 C .401 v • 3 E boi 0 law standpoint to be sort we don't give Staff substantial staff. Clearly it doesn't attribute substantial weight to our that we don't foolish enough, and A 0 U H were an applicant said don't 11-I ro W 1./ •.I 0 w 0) SI 0 4.3 0) 0 U O1 1) )-1 4-1 0 R y N 4-1 '0 '°v Staff says and generally speaking don't do it, it's for a very good i 0 'O 4.4 0 0 'O u 0 ro don't do it, don't would object tracking of reality, and so I probably a changing that 0 0 H 0 .1 y 0 A 0 L H Id 0 >. Ski I-3 E C ID a coin 0 00 1.1 4-11) en in 0 0 la •n L 0) 0 C '0 H °o H gro to r u bU) H w 44 suggested. So I mrtS 41 0 0 ect b C 31 ro 0 .-I U 1.1 0) W 0 E H L m )) actually recommended a change. for discussion, and as a 0 -Li just wanted to bring know what that a.) 0 0 attorney, `substantial weight,' I LOS GATOS .-I N .1 !1 N 10 t• 00 01 O N d YI 10 h 0 T 0 H - H .-. .1 .1 .� .1 H .•� N N N (V N N discussion about the sustainability elements, and when we talk about to Section 0' 'SO v "Al14 .0 w �0 w .0 O >. 'Sa 0 .0 L O a H i. C O Sa 'O 0 7 O > m .0 0 u Sa - 3 iJ 0 v .4 3 t06 0 0 . w .� ID a w ..1 a 4.) N 0) 0 X '0 0) 0) Sa L C.. L 0 IT 0 0 N .0 a) suggestions int locations IO O) 44 v w little better. II) highlighted w LJ --4 a preserved whenever possible, I don't know landscaping will appropriate there to add drought just to kind of in the Appendix and landscaping practices, something, again, IV ro suggestion there. And my last 0 O w W N A • H I 0) 0 1-1 •.4 0 01) 0 LC •.I 0 U a) o a a 0) a) m ' 0 00 .0 .-1 C XE a) 0) .-I 0 0 b 3 H o C..)• D Id o 4U+ L •.Oi v O 0 4.1 C v U D '0 0 0) b) IC 0 X X E 1 v E N .•I 0) 0' m 0. i substantial weight O 6 w the case. on board, -.I IQ w .4-1 44 i f I just don't expectations of... Although we Staff's opinion, H on Chapter w 44.1 0 v H ID v w 0 cn 4.4 E 00 w o v o C N N •.I N zC 0 H cn H w H ID E 0 IO z H C 71 a a W E'~ 4 rn y 4.) .a N of d N 'D h CD 01 O N yi 49 b n m C. O N N rn P I[1 N N N N for us what 'due he could define 4-1 H about due. pioneer new law. But v '0 3 .4 3 • W R > 0 0 O > e4 C C 0 4 00 • u 0 W O •.N4 b.Ci x 4.) 7 0) •.+ 0 .0 3 V .0 4)) >, C E m ro a01 E 3 a) rH .00 o O L L ua ro U 0 E0 4-1 0 0 0 U 0) u to something, substantial weight a little N u side of the table, but .0 L O this side 0 N to respond to No, I just wondered if I were a carpenter... No, have any other 0 CHAIR TALESFORE: N .0 u 0 0 Tr 0 o 0 u .0 a) u 0 a 1) 0 a") 00 n 2 a.+ >, u '0 3 0 0rt H 3 1, 3 co O O O a) L 1) '0 O 0 N - >, �° 0 3 L 3 ra N U1 N En.�. 0 I)N 7 11 0.)N C u Y 0 2 0 O 0 H 1.3 VI N z° 0 rn c N ai •.-; 0 Ea o•U f+ "0 E G UW W H1 .-1 H Ot O U+ U 0 1) W 1'C) 0 0 U C N •• a) Hco '0 s4 vi 00 W 0 .0 Es, Enn H W " °i a u a En m off c 3 as 0 Z •ci •.cp4 y 0 C4 E. -H H ID 4 rt P 6 H •m Yl a 0 H •.4i u - U O P. U Sr al0 U A• C � to C ro 0 RI 0 is v 0 HIg .0 .00 E debat .I N el Va a1 1O !` CO O1 O N rl 10 •D N CO 01 O H N 11f d Y1 .1 .•1 .tl r•. .-1 .-� .-� .y .-q don't want u m H Staff's recommendations. the an applicant misleading not, attorneys don't build )) 0 M .-OI L 0£ 0.1 a! C 0 (4) 0 N 4 Eli 54 C to N X0 w u v '0 1r 00 0 N H H >1 H i1 U) Ea U W PS L the recommendation of s N v 0 .0 applicant... It consideration wouldn't H said so that this w 1) the applicant to and that, so put is given to the recommendation of Staff and DRC," and we'll a) 0. C 2) 0 .1 • U L i) 0 r•1 3 to 0 0 0 ni 10 00 Y H O L) 'C /a 0 .. v 0 7 C '0 u 0 U •-4 H 0 N • a rl id E 0 0 0 0 0 o 03 v) H En OE H U g v O COMMISSIONER O'DONNELL: there is a tell you that consideration' means. I can v U C 'd 11 •.i G) ro d 4.3 a1 C ± 10 0 0 S4 v u C a) O ro H evidence" means, so notwithstanding that H carpenter, I'm sure Mr. Kane, who is not O O N 0 N H 111 N 7 zo 0 C H 0, W N E U ro z" H 0) .41 .41 0 oE. 00 !.1 .1 N 1'1 a U1 10 N 01 01 O /•1 a 50 •D h CO O1 0 .•1 N 1•1 0 IA to do and said we were going Are you talking about the specific E+ A COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: course sliding it 7 a A 0 X 0 A 0 H LE N A •.+ O E � v I[) Y• r) U) W c ti in W N L H Y TSUDA: SO G) N scale based on lot square foot lot, 0 O 0 w u can look that up. H Y TSUDA: issioner Rice? U C) 0 0 H 0 W 16 4.1 A drought tolerant, N •.1 0 0+ l0 0 native species? COMMISSIONER SAYOC: r• off 0 ro 04 at of I see it, but which one? b inclusion of CHAIR TALESFORE: Right, COMMISSIONER SAYOC: Oh, tolerant and/or native species for bullet on drought CO N 0 Na N 4 N ,d CN•� N 2 O H O cn E 8 z' � 0. w E RC O L OH a N a .•� N M 111 10 r m T O '1 N 1+1 Q 141 10 r CO 0\ 0 .4 N n w UI '1 e-1 "4 '1 '1 .i .. '.4 .-1 N N N N N N point at what we're v U 34 a! C x 0 3 .., R) r• N u •.1 v U 0 0 0 n A .) O v x u concerned with and CHAIR TALESFORE: I heard we That wasn't COMMISSIONER RICE: were going to do. don't want to get into 0 a legal de Commissioner O'Donnell. and then come back We raise it 44 Ic N .a 0 N N i 0 U W •.4 W � ro W 0 A L 4.) u rt G •f. H (0 4) U. that's what the suggestion 44 L x a • 0 ) 'so; 0 •'1 7 al L U u i) U U u not decided, he'd 0 w u) aw E W c4 al H sr, al it 0 0 0 N is that he is his mind a little more, but I still burning we the issue is L w •.4 m 8 " O 0 3-1 IX ca Z 0 CO cn 4-1 0 cn o H A u E >~ y 0 w 00 > O N ?G O U •.4 .0 0 21 O .0 H tt) O) .0 u W U C +•1 £ O x a) W u .0 O 7 C. 0 n i0 CO N L >1 E H L UU U 0 VI 0) 0 a0 A Cu ro (4,.� u A ..4 E. L Ofi x 171 0 o) 0 i1 intended with to go back COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: R 0 0 1-1 to one; there was something COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: Is the FAR •� N 04 P N 10 r OD N ' e N N N N N 0 O W see like H it, but when s. 0) 0 w 0 0) 4-1 '0 >, 0 CO .1 0 E �3 0 0 a) a ro gW as a) to the neighborhood,' well and of itself is an be sympathetic neighborhood 0) 0 1J sympathetic 0 1J interpretation. Sustainability is not open 0 0 '0 0 0 U 0 w 0 0 4.1 U 0 the document read the document, applicant has to just as we do in our Hillside Design Guidelines and Standards, but that we promote 20? These are all N 0 0 W 0 0 a) H u 0 3 C '0C ro J.) ro A this is an expectation, and we can ,C see "will in the sentence 0 0 certainly play with the language, but sustainability, we're hoping that for, applicant to do towards. applicant to (4 0 W Can we add a qualifier, (J a COMMISSIONER practical,' "To the extent example, "Where practical," fine with it. something along those .1 N 1'1 V' Y1 b r CO 01 O N 1, Q N V H CO co 0 N Hf V 111 .-1 .i ./ .1 .I .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 N N N N N N landscaping. And also with regard to adding a Staff can just wrote, sustainability, one be built containing design "Homes will 0) a, u w 0 0 v 41 0 a) .1 U a 01 v u N H 0 W (4] 0 N at 0 a) .r L W•• E 4-4 N u ur E H .., 1, .0 a 4-1 1.1 11 0 O 0) C L .54 0 u 0 .0 E that it says 'will be" built. C ro • •3 to emphasize sustainability. 01 C •-1 0 .n ro 0 0 'O u 0 E 0. 0 •.•a ro 0 0 'O 0 H (n 0 0 003 >, x "w a) ,O a) C ro 0 w C O y 3 ta 04 H 0 0 1J ,C C 01 A a C 01 U 0 C COMMISSIONER "will be," think that 'd 3 H an expectation, and to 1.) rt of times for, understanding from meeting our ultimate a O w (n W E. they all do say, "will COMMISSIONER RICE: for interpretation O O often there is 7 A A sustainability, and then we define sustainability, you're !` 00 01 O N 01 V0 If1 1O r CO 01 0 N M a N ., .I .1 .1 .-1 .1 .I •1 '-1 .1 N N N N N N al A L throughout throughout the Silicon country, and in particular Initiative, Leadership Group d m ro A 3 back to you take that one back and we'll CO .H A L v ro C 0 1.) 0 A 0 O 0 0 .44 C 0 0 u a, CHAIR TALESFORE: right, thank you. Let's see, n. 00 44 Co a) 0 41 w 0 U where were we? That was O'Donnell. going to say it quickly agreement. We've been talking about 1.4 in the bullet good suggestions about thought two L W O 0 L •.i L 0 al C 3 m A a) L 4) L .J 4g .•. L L •.. 0. CC 0 C al U 4) U 0 0 w ti (0i 3 '0 W 4.) > ro A N a) ro a 00 o ro C C v 0 L 0) A E N 4� 4 a 0 H -rl 0 A a) L .•i L L 1) > ro H 0 al Cu0 al a) 4.1 A C aa) b .0 ro 0) 41 > a.) 0 V N O )co d G) .Ctl 40 L 00 G 3 al 0) 14 ro 0 0 0 0 L 7 A 0 CO al L o C •.) •.1 O 01 L E L u 01 •..4i m C ..�i 00 F 4.4 0 s 3 E w a'0 u a H 0 I've heard just second all. That's the only Okay, thank w rC a0 SSCC a cO w 0 E-. co H H 0 0 a, m said on page 6. A question for Mr. Tsuda so that c ur o y O Ho y N , � N 0 H co tn co N H d E 8- ro z' al a co E 0� co 0 'I'O H a .1 N e1 d 1!1 )p h 40 O. O .-1 .V '.1 d 1p N m T 0 N M d N .. .f .1 .-1 .i .•) .. .. .. .. N N N N N N interrupt? With CHAIR TALESFORE• what's practical. How do we interpret that? It's the same thing as sympathetic. CHAIR TALESFORE: Right, I understand. a! A L intention of might expedite H U) 1. O 3 al aa) 0 a a) A Lto a) L ro d7 7 0 Oat 3 r. W a) + A ur N J.)N al 0 4-1A 0 L U) W v ro C N L (n S4 Ts O. 7 let Staff being really it comes back and we look at L C .4 a) > O H a i0 think it's fairly clear now what you're both saying, and both agreeing with each other. But maybe we could save time and not draft it. H CHAIR TALESFORE: with the language, so you're subcommittees looking So Staff? C .N A L ro 2 .0 0 E 0 take that 40 4 U) O N C n a) N , b z� 0 C H OI U) H H a) 0 ro z H �a71 ) a co E- E N O H a .•. N 4.1 d .(I '0 {- CO O\ O N M d Y) )p h p] p\ 0 N ..1 d UI .. .•) .•� .. .•� H .•. .1 .. .i N N N N N N N E. 0 N •.1 0) C 7 E ai u ..1 >.• C •.1 C 01 v u x 0 04 0) v ro 041 0 m F U N V) •.a H E N 0 •.g1 •1••1 0. 0 O H 0) w 0+ 0 W .R. 1J C I O •,-1 E1 01 CO Z a1 w 4) 0 v ' y F. v > 0) .' H H H H O Ei U O to O 1 wan goi 0 x 0 A H lovely book. the word 7 0 .0 On page 12 I have the applicant. I b "substantial.' always give just didn't the Staff Reports. That's due consideration substantial Section 1. Okay. I think my comments. Oh, CHAIR TALESFORE: 01 I just wanted That's okay. COMMISSIONER RICE: 0 v 0) v L '0 .•1 0 v E 0 0 ro '0 .) 'O C ro L 0 R N 3 a) H ro O O a c et cetera, as an reason to include N x E to Read Your are, and I Introduction C ro a back, the workbook the I kn Committee, but that that definition could be expanded. Right 4.1 u CO O G ro � .., HI' -I N �'O 3 N •ri H Z 0 O 1.1 H N g nus H 001 04a N O as a40 0 E 'O 0 H 0 .3i '6 C 0 0. co O 1!1 'O r- coO' O N 1'f ' 111 1O h co O1 O .•1 N M O 111 .-• - H H .1 •-1 .-1 .1 .d H N N N N N N the visibility, exclusion? Am I missing something? Why would be the areas that 44 0 C O C 01 m 7 0 u v CO 0 E. E that's probably why 11 L' J.) d. 0 H 0 .+ r1 0 ro 7 'o •. 0 3 v o v o ur rJ ro 4 0 v E O 7 R .0 '0 .i a C 3 U -•C+ 0 s a Q ro x a; 0 0 ..) A rt N ro > C E .U+ L E N b -.1 N 'O a >. C N N 7 rA o 7 ro O 0 101 3 'O Z S ., 7 m u (0 v 04 c o ro ° c 0 C U D v o 7 7 0 N •.i v N 0 0 R CO X A Cn Y1 C U O q s. COOi 0 E Hen 1-1 0 0'' C 0 '0 0 C 0 4.4 C CR-' B aa.. H 0 O 2 8 -' .4C R A F 0 ~ U 0 Y 0 •ro+ ou w -' en°o a) 3 v 0 w w s1 ww ui 0 N c v u3 1J 1-1 F c ii 4.1 o o o a m 14 'o rt 4. c 'l 0 a re.. a CL uu) a a •.1 a iv414) c v •.+ 4v W CO Cacn m W CO., a .0 Ca01 CO Z Al Z W -•) Z Z u) y O R 16 ,0.� 7 'C N O .] O .7 0 0 H r1 c en•.1 c 1-4 �C H FC H H v E. .-•I o) 'H G. asul E. 01 •.1 CO E. CO E. 0 f/) u) 1. 6 a m ti o 7 ro H m a) u V) con H ?CC .-1 3 v 0) H�y H H H gH H O p 7 a r1 H .) '0 2 d Z y 7 E 8E > CO U YOi .'Ci N X b -0 41) 04 U 0 U >. U 4+ C 0 3 0 4.3 •A 3U-1 N C 44 u 41 -H 0 -n 0 d N 1-1 0 E. n• H .0 10tl 0 E Ox) L 0. 0 L t go •-1 N M V N 1O h O] O1 ' O .•I N.C' Nre h W O1 .4 . H H .i •-1 .i .-. N N N N N N u Exactly. All right. don't intend to be a H COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: 7 0 ›, w A 0 • I .'4 a. @l L 0C a5. @ ro 0 H y 0 a 3 H 4 3 :� 4.' U 04 0 N H y a) y 3 .0 N L k 01 a4i A 5, ,-. ro ro U O N ,C A W .) m A'- N d JJ g •' T. a CAL C./a ro• y C Z ro O 0 H 0 u 4 01 w ro N • + a) 3 ••4 •4 01 0 r, >. 0 > O S HI to 1 a 'o 0 0 0 u ate) C u a04 3 0 a) u a ro 0 --4 R ... 3 .-.0 0 G -1 )4 .O 0 U a al 0(01 x .0 ro .4ar rn .� 0 0° 4) 0 0 0 0 0 -4 �, .Ci HI a Rs a) C.) • ala)U' w >. O Y a E 7 0 •• ro• l •� 0 0 L ro ro ar U 01 a i �+ 0 °m Al a 0 m H a O [O.. 4! O 0 w d 7 OUi 3 !• • [O. E ro 0 w '0 01 z O) G w X W )4 a) •r, •.1 a) O C 3, •.1 u a) a) C C Q ro.4 ro w u ..... y ..-I0 E rt .0 vi 0 3 m u 0 0 m E N rd I-1 Q k N H 0 u 'A at A U w H H g ro a) m O •r01 0 'w0 .Ci '0 awi u x 0 0 J-)-) U 0 J 0 a' s 7 w 01 U 0 N ta)) C) 0ti 0 N N L N '0 O '6 H .1-1 0bwC0 0• Cw E.) u Ea 0 CCO C 0 .0 a) 0 0a a) that's the way w 0 U 0 -.) 0 CO w w u C Something like that? I would be more comfortable with 42 .0 •-) N .+1 V Yl 1D h m O. O r-I N .l V' VI .O h C11 O. O N to .-� .� N N N N N N 0 w 0 '0 A w C 4-3 aw) C a) w E •.1 O like to get your 21 0 0 4) )4 0 0 •.1 )a H GO a) N N.O' C rt O w )4 01 w OI a) L 0 somet neighbors, because affected by shadows and privacy E 0 O w planning on building a home, a) 0 J.) Ol 0 01 Li '0 h C >. a) a) 0 ro 7 .0 IF 3 L -.01 CA0 L .0 0 u 0 a) C a) u C >.. )4 a A ro sa C u 0 L 44 E O :4-. .1.)L w 0 '0'O 0 O) x 0 C 01 03 01 0 3 u3 3 0 •.a 1.1 ,C aJ C E a) t� 0 a) C 0 v >w w 0 sG a.)3 )4 L 0 O w W ro 1. 3 rCi a EaL w U a) H }.; 1 -.1 >, a) N 7 H w E L a) +) 3 .1 N 0 '0 44 3, a) 1) .0A J.1 .0 -.+ O •' 01 -. u G •.0 )4•.1 .1 0ro c .0 - -.ea . 01 a -.1 >i 0 a al 0 (4 .°' m 4 E H o m " 3 0 -44+ 3 L d c u U0 u 44 w m 0 U as C) 4G o w 0 01 w a s a, 0 L 44 ro ai 3 ro - a 0 0. a a) w w A tox w w .01 z 44 w z µ. a) 3 0 > OH O C a) '6 0. ro 01 .� .-1 U V) E U) L -4 w E a) OE0 '6 .-1 A U of 0 v) w 7 w 0 )4,m 3 0 H '.� H 0 C 0 a) E.)ro C 01 w O O U U U CA.0 .C) A '0 -.1 a) L. w -r+ C 7 01 w a) ro C A .1-1 w 0 0 .0 0 in 0 U 0 01 w EE ).. w 0 as u a) 0 a) .4-10 0 0 Cb34 a) .0 X 1. A C 0 U .0 U Ea 44 A +) L 5. 0 A a) w somewhat, if s a P immediate area; it doesn't exclude saying other areas, if you read it. 41 A exclude it, It doesn't read (inaudible). doesn't include it, and it says the greatest z COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: attention will be given to .-. N t.. a N .O r CO O, O r-. N M V .4 N N N N N N I Xro We can draft it up and bring it decision. to you for a final Chapter 1? We're thank you. Does 3 N r L 0 O ro O u 3 0 .--1 43 01 as at •.1 N U) Q U o o cn g E. H > 4 F o C O as en to move on? No. Chapter 2. and I'll go last? 0) C W 6) a.) $4 0 1cn C U 3 0 •.1 0 0 0 0 >4 ..4 ra .0 0 g N 1-1 3 0 0 a C S X O O w g o w �Z w.-] H u: H 0 H z U COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: sentence in the and Beliefs. The Attitudes, Values •Th section called Neighborhood Patterns, desirable.' .0 0 0 0 G) 2 N 0) 'O •.1 G) as 0 (LAC C C -.-1 0 .0 .0 0 w 0 O U C inevitable, conflict desirable N •.i L FC L ro N n n cetera, but to to protect, which to preserve and my hackles there, so consideration. C H 4) L that they provide without messing up your main body 1) 7 N H • L1 z 0 0 0 .0 0) C v N 0 t) 07 ro of text. When you talk G) 0C� .0 0 IJ C U N ). O 1 0 0 0 0 ro 0 } L a 0 U) 0 H U d Subdivisions, Informal Bellwood section is a think we ought in here at all, and mentioned N M V 111 b n CO Cr, O .1 N M V to b n CO T O I want to be COMMISSIONER RICE: like we saw it already see, four over that Englewood, 0 legitimate concern. Fine. Exactly. But then it will get appealed TALESFORE: a H V COMMISSIONER RICE: would pay I understand what you're to mess with 4.4 2 1J 0 love with 2.2.5 ro H Y g O N t1 U E w p� C 0 H -4 0 Ngg � w 1U.) 8 3 ro 0 R 00 N •�i 0 .•1 >, about visibility, have shadow language. I understand what hillside view 7 O W •.1 it's needed, but CHAIR TALESFORE: it. That's why. COMMISSIONER RICE: TALESFORE: a that's all. some lovely visibility language in here. We can draft in later something, we can put it y d CL 0 0 0 a H frl N E 44 0 ro H N N Q as ro VZ E 3 N I liked where think. Could that H belabor this point, 0 u be done? You know, I don't do (inaudible). N M v N b b ON M V1 b n m ON N N N N N N loved neighbors these examples, or all and most of 0) N the neighborhoods, then you've 115 0 rn even if it's not specifically mentioned. I think that be bolded in we're talking about, cover v ro co 0 0 01 0 0) 0 3 .0 3 0 • 0 0, 0) ro 0) H U) O • 0 •N m .G a) N U .0 ul a y als, 3 U 0 > A . 0) L U) j. U 10 W U .0 0'0 b 0 a H ro 0 3 u 0 w a v 0 0 m so, uu)i •., G 0 4 0 En E H 0) 4, .00 go0 E u 'OC )O+ '00 0 0 >i 8 .0 C 7 0) 3 X 07 C O C O •.Ci 01 L 0) >, i) X 0 i) Kane, as well think that's italicized area, C 5 3 y o w.1 u that's what he was CHAIR TALESFORE: Add it the margins. m C 0) 1, E Y C don't want to put words in H COMMISSIONER RICE: Oh, okay, you want to add it COMMISSIONER RICE: N .-1 N r') ' 40 )D h m O) 0 H N .•) V 40 b h O P 0 H .1 H .1 N N N N N N 0 e H east and either under 0) 0 0 0) 0 C1 0. 0) 0 0 0 ro 0 0 U 0 O C ra „ '0 G 0 0, O3 u 0 r, W .t 4.) 0 a) r) CO .0 a C O Y u) 0) 0) 4.4 0 0 C u ro 00 a 0 the Bellwood section. 1, 0) 0 when you mention all these could go the other, )-) neighborhoods, 0 U 1, 0 10 u) )) U ro 0) Ul 0) O 0) G ., c s, 0 a) .0 0. v .0 C ' .0 .0 07 0) •r, ro L o 14 H .0 N 0 0 0 3 G .0 0 0 ' 14 ,C •0) 0 2 >O W W 3 00 > G 0 0) U 4 440 O) b G 3 F, ro 0 w a r�-, U 0 X G 3 > .0 G 0 0 00 n -.Ct (0 w 01 L X U ,.) 3 0 3 F 0 C� y H In H 'C HO M Do We're going to hear that 1Zw3 .=t w 0 u m 14 m w 413i �4 a a A v 0 H G 1 0�°z"7 a m w m ro 0 o 0 w -i �wW7 p u W Z10 O ,W.� N .L ,p •g~ Zo •0 0 00 1) E 1/) 0) Qt C 00i N 0 (Hli w UH) cn En H�'' 0 11M HU w' CD M•., rn A U 14 '6 H U HI H H 0) U 0 C 0 $ 10 J.)O 0 > 0 .0 al E 00 C Au u0i •� 01 a) A ), 0 N 0) •.1 0 01 L 1J HO 0) 0) 0 u) .c 1, L' N d 11 r, -., 0000 ),1 4 ) >, o 00 0 GG -.i •. A i 3 u know wha 0 c 0 L CO 0) T 0 .-1 N 01 .1 .1 .1 ., .t .t .t •', .1 ., N N N N N N 0) 01 "The emphasis on read it differently. When says, "and take it to mean when H inevitable," N H sentence, Patterns, in Neighborhood y -,i O 0 L a) ., 0) N E 7 y C) H 0 L 4) N 4)4) A 00 3 .7 .)..1 40) 4) U .-OI C 3 l0. 43g a0) /4 0) .0 Rro U a z O N 4) ). 3 u 14 A C 4) 4) '8 4) 0 4) 8 0 01 N N 0 (4 0 N b H 4) CE. 2 0) F at 4] N O [aH t d 4) 4) F rn v) 0-' cn a'C) 0 w - N a 5 H H 4 0U 6 U p al L 4) Ab A 0) a% GN) Oi x .0 O 4) U u ,C b) C •'+ 'O 4) C C H ro L A 0 1. •r) 0 N ). ro 'O :) 4) ro ro >, N 4) 4) X 4) 4) 4) L 7 N .0 N .0 . 0•.1 0, C E.)v.0 f o 4) 0 -.+ 3 -., u 0 m e think that's obvious, and if a! x F. 0 a! you. All right, we'll move exception under lots have a nonconforming setback, Applicant may have the 0 O ,D r co N O N ..1 d Vl 'D r m T O .••I N n d in .. .. .-I ..., ^I •. .. .4 N N N N N N N W 0 'al o C -4 r N . d \ .. (-4 z0 0 a H fA N N H E 0 ro Za) H 71'4) cn 0a E ") a'� 0 E N L 0i•. a TALESFORE: H a votes. I think other neighborhoods should be mentioned. U a COMMISSIONER town, because that section of to add one 0 0 a) 0 0) N that's unto itself. We have to be careful TALESFORE: mentioning a neighborhood. HH O N CJ N 41 Q) 4) N a) as to o u b) > N x ❑ c ar C d s, ro C s. E ?C u? L p C C u u O, 4) 5.2, Design N 0 paragraph talks about things that we've I was wondering if we 0 L a)a) 0 .K C ro -'4 ro U 4) N 7 CT W 3 '4 > 0 0 H 0 '. rom N that kind of thing, C as and bathrooms 01 v 3 .00 0 0 N ED al 0 s1. c d x 4 0) u 3 L C N C C aC) O 3 tl o m '0 a) ai aJ 41 16 '0 S H W 00)) a'[i a) N 0] a) H n >, L L P• WEn 4) 3 H a N ). '0 N .0 ). N N 0 1.4 A ° 0 )' ° a 0 )°+ 0 � a) A E .C-rN( ' u IS 9:1 C N H CO 'O 1. N u O 3 .0 •L •.+ 0 'O 0 80 H ro C -.C4 .1-1> •.+ 0) .0 7 7 4) a) maybe it's not needed here, but Okay. Commissioner O'Donnell. u, Ln m o y o (*4 \ •r r y N'0 N •� z0 0 H N H 0) E 8 z)) H d a. a E a igb u)y '•. N ,•1 d b r r CD 01 •-, .. .. .. r1 .. .. •••1 .•' rl N N N N N ro 4' that's on protected, unless 41 to O • I 0) N 0.) 0 Y 0i c ro N JJ H A site involved in a development it's a fruit or nut then? Thank you. COMMISSIONER SAYOC: Commissioner Bourgeois, you had your hand up. Did you want to I was going to go COMMISSIONER RICE: seco put there in issioner Kane. So talking about, C d s4 3 0 addresses what know how, but Y 0 O H direction. ro Y towards was It's covered clearly v v CD • w al 0 3 0) H 0 '' U ro 3 3 0) A ro bullet in ro elsewhere, but privacy might cover it just as there. Thank you. is addressed in Chapter 3. understand that. COMMISSIONER RICE: reference to link ro We could make the two sections W O N o N r 0) N . N y z� 0 H H E U ro z 4-' H C 01 a cn FH y Y O H a m .1 N n1 a of 1D r CO 01 0 .-I N e.f v 1A 1p r 0) 01 .-1 '1 •i - - e1 r1 0 U ro A Y 0) N 01 C -ei 0 0 O U O a ro 01 0 x neighbors have if adjacent a 00 N 0) Y is a provision of adjoining setbacks. N 0 the average of N (OA AU Y x 0 u ro a) A C '0 Y O 0) C u N Y that where your neighboring houses have a different If it's nonconforming? u O 0) COMMISSIONER That's correct. 0 0 clarifying that. then my only comment to Neighborhood Patterns 0 A .0 Y landscaping, is on page 20, the purple reference again to native species and/or drought like a bullet landscaping, and so I'd h other question 0) 0 0 41) 4Fi under the 0 bullet up where just didn't HC ro 0 O aS 'O U w .N U a California Buckeye, by being there, they're protected? This is directly out of the ordinance, there, isn't No, this is an error. as 0 COMMISSIONER SAYOC: Is If 0 o o O N r er N N zo 0c H g En N 0 ro z u H 01 a En L OH 'I N 0.1 @ IfI 10 r CO 04 O .1 N A @ I(1 1D r CO A O N nl V 1(1 N >4 4) > a) 0 O w be appropriate story homes For neighborhoods dominated neighborhood. 0 L an effort should be made w L floor space within the second is maybe we need there, but I think the point a+ 0) 0 V reference 0 COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: I think that also is happening 0 0 W W W E 0 M IV .Ci 0. 3 3 .+ .r L •a sa 0 CU C 'O 0 � U 5 0 Hi 0 H ro w 0 0) .0 m '0 O N O 0) U C 0) w .a E N • 0) s+ (11 A impression that you're you're in that sight is, but outside of that... COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: d (0 7 0 U A follow-up to that, says to keep ••-4 I just ask, (c1 '0 a 0 U CHAIR TALESFORE: that was my issue as well, w .•� N r.t V Jl b m C, O r•1 N r.l 2 N b h tD O1 O .ti N r.t d •y ,y .1 .1 .•1 .� .•� rl .•1 .1 N N N N N N I only have one major COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: (1) 0) >0 > '0 .0 40 C .0 0 H 0 0 0 .,-1 0 0 L 0 0) 1) x 4 r-4 1J c 'O L 03 7 .-4 7 7 0 C 0) 0 4 0 rj-+01j 3 L 1� M '. roCC 0 G A Vaf b) L C 1 'O L E L 0 '0 Tiasz ) ro 3 u 3 N 0) 7 W OS 0 L >, 0 0 0 .L.,0 E s., O 7 0 H 0) 41 0 A> 0 40 •.i 0) Q) •.1 L 400 0 a c m °C os 0) C u •.) EL 0 0 40al N 0 0 couple that desirable tolerant landscaping. My only comment is on page 15. It's Section 2.3, predominantly one two story houses which is Design to blend with the smaller neighborhoods what we're trying v C O would be story house w C O m story house neighborhood, we would prefer a-) .� 0 O .+ 0) a 4 but I think our first u 03 .0 L know where we get under Form and Mass should be keep it similar to surrounding neighborhood, so that's my one main comment on Yes, Mr. Cannon. I think that's a good point. it probably should be here also. Just 23 when it talks about height and setbacks, the very first bullet point covered elsewhere, but for reference, on page and side N r.l V 41 b CO P O .•1 N MI V N CO O, O .-, N en eT V1 ...r 'r .a H .•1 �I .1 H .•, .•, N N N N N N n of "low' it too, the height contrasted that was my issue, CHAIR TALESFORE: 44 E )+ 0 w i. 0 H C '.l 0 .� a) C U E b H aN ai ea > 4! >. c 0r 0 -a a '0 F co E 0 O) 0 En 5 1.4 0 ro ro 0 N N H check. Oh, 4.3 N believe. Let me Cannon. On page Building Design, substa setback provides i ro b photographs the use of to put more illustrations like the one at what those x i) U) A L to mitigate really shows I'm wondering if sidewalls. u WI A 0.4 4 0 .� 0) A 0 4! b aJ 0 C A 'O A O i) E A x b al A ..4 F E '0 3 W H 0 2W 0 0 Aa ELI A 4.4 a) shows really basically certainly can. This 3 m v L 0 a) >. a A iH a F )J •rl 0 00 4 L W 4.4 01 c a cam.) 0 v a E .,i A •.. a) C a6 0 0E a) 34 1. E 0 A b 0 4) v uu; 4.3 0 sv. 0 44 0 .. of 0 y •> a E u 3 water in a pool bucket. a) H the side? yo trying to put another cup of N N .rl A u a) 3 -1 a aa)gi C N •.Ei E .. ro 0 H C N U U •.4 1 v u 0 00 U+ 3 00 a) m h Ea Ea 0 O En 20 Eayyy U E U CHAIR TALESFORE: 3 3 ro .i N ,•1 d IA b 0' m Of O .i N 1+1 d ,(1 b (� m T O N N N N N N their extent. What is it, 3-6'? E •.l H CL 0 0 A EH)) H 0 H aa; 9 w 0 ro H 0 0) '0 N Should a MICCICHE: a H Ordinance. There is not Y TSUDA: >w N al a >, A1 •-1 i) v C N F 01 U O '0 3 0 N01 •.+ U N roa) 0) a 0. C N 0 1. ro N OI 0 S. a there is a Zoning Code A unless an exception is to have a taller fence. two parties have N A y said low, when 0 0 C v 3 0 0) CHAIR TALESFORE: height level in mind? has the illustration there, • -4 O 0 the photograph at the upper right. 0 N 0 0 0 L H a is what the intent That sort of •Li was. Again, we could put a number in there, but other homes. 44 O the illustration is a) rn CHAIR TALESFORE: something like know what W. r' u >. Ea. .-4 N H 1. •.1 a 04) HS -0.0 N ea ea A 00 N C 0 E N 0 a) 0.) 10 LT L 344 z� c ll Ea c x u x o ° ).) H D 0 l1-1 U 3 • ..i N 8 3 '0 �34 S. 0 • 0 0 .c .0 ro 0 iJ u 0) N r house to know exactly what M d 3m 1D l+ m ,A iD 1' m C1 O .. N 441 d Uf .i .-1 m H (0 '0 0) L 0) 0 d' .0 '0 O) -.a CO H 10 L 01 C )-1 O) L r1 L 0 0 7 > 0) 3 C 0) 0) 0 E H N N N A •.i •.i .•i O) N C Q) E. L r-1 0 X L N •..1 v H •.i U .0 L 10 fi >1 N 10 7 L L 3 Ia 01 u -" v .0 a •" •" L 0 0 N X 0. L 0 0 A -" . a >, -" v ro 0 E rt .a N 3 0C •" N X N 'O H.14 30 N L v AHI7 0 E 7 O1 O > L O) 0 0L 1.1 7 N C L U 0) L A 0 N 7 w •.i Ul 0) N a) 'A N 7 0.0 -.I I" .X F C L U 0 0) w .-a 01 A 1Oi U m u •" 0 .H a 0 v z L v 3 10 ..-Iw L W N 1+ T ri 0 L L 4 u �• L C .NC .-I " +� U v 0. Of u LN 0 A a M 10 0) L L .i v G4 H •rl N O N •" 0 0 u a 0 v N i) C C X L u v 0' d '" 3 0) ro '0 3 3 u 0 01 F fl. A DRC process and really talking f like, what real g little fuzzy for me. 1 light side, we went Just one a the good ones the General this a little bit on should put the little smiley face Right. We could do that. 0) 0 w N W E. a c0 c4 a 0) A L O rn 0) N 0 X L X m C v A little bigger, because the text v 0 b1 X L K A 7 O H (1) .0 0) a%) 0 co 7 A 7 L 3 C 0 N A N •m about which one's you're supposed to avoid and which one's .•1 N M a 1!1 .O n m T 0 .-1 N M v 01 .P n CO T 0 H N 1'1 V V1 4.1 there is a section. Back on page To Chapter B N N .0 0) U E •" 0 .0 C 3 we start (inaudible). L ro F L N •.I N 7a •O 0 0) 01 .-1 u s4 0 7 ri 0 003 N •.I % •.1 0 E E x 0 0 u H U) v N There's a couple CHAIR TALESFORE: COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: all of Chapter 3? of Chapter 3. TALESFORE: a x U the COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: little typos follow-up with We can just email Staff afterwards? w 44 -, L N to us, or you have a couple BOURGEOIS: COMMISSIONER questions about dP m 01 know it's very difficult, and 0 H O talking about garages, and v a) L fantastic and they really tell "o. A (0 v L FI 14 0 0) L 0 3 0 N light our study session n m O ,y H r•. .•I .•I ••1 .i .� .i .n N N N N N N photograph was confusing. Maybe I'm missing something, but dP v O .0 u) H U1 ro v C 0 F . 1 y H 3 C 0) U) a v a) ro 'O y •.) N N v ,H ,y ro k H 0 a O0 .� 3 X - c c a0 0 ai 0 )�d a) 00 7 3 U 11 N 0) >, ro 0 Aq + 0 44 u 0 >, u 3 0 ro O w C y ,4 01 a.,N A H ) •.i •.-1 N N 0 10 H .G_ 44 44 w u 3 ro .0 .0 u O NE H 0 c2 6 + >0 E ° 0 au) V '0 44 (40 CC) '0 (/4 u 4 '(0 a A O 0 u z v 0 O ?� TiO 0La 0 0) - W O W 0 a 40 ..-, x v c 0 0 0)F. 0 m ro a m a 0 O 14 a) X 0) a OG v C' GO. Z r.. 0) )a 0)W S� W W 6 W U) W En L 1) ID 1+ 0 . C O N O O O 0 u 'C dP 0 O UHl N (4, (4, u U) F U) E. w o H m.0 m En En() Q) O w '0 m a) H L H H 7 H (Y. £H 1� '0 H (Y. 7 E Q £ 1-1 d u) H O $ C „y Q x O S C O C O O O) O U F N 7 O 7 O O 01 _ U O 0 - N 0 '3 ,ro 'x ro W - - E - - i U N `• ai p7 47 a) 1pp+� •,-1 0) i0 'Q >. w N 3 4-1N 4.1 u 0 a) 0 .4 a~) H C v W 0)) '0 ro w '0 0 a) .H u aroi x 4 0 ro 0 u 00 0 a H Q. enL ro 3 u 0 7 -3 N ro N 3 read it that H AI that big of 0 E a) ti ro is a big deal But you know, it 414 We're used to looking at it. TALESFORE: Continuing on page 31, home style tall, arched windows." u - N M P U1 10 1. CO C1 O .-1 N M d .f1 t0 N O 0) O - N .•) P N ., H .-1 ... N N N N N N at the photo on x 00 7 0 w H it's at an oblique angle, and so it looks like it could the width or not; is an Avoid. that top picture 0 m L C L v 0 .N 0 aC .1 tr v v 0 0 i U yr 0 Ea o w 0 rn F c4 1-1 n• a4 H ro CL a J.1 0 C v COMMISSIONER RICE: three drawings in the margin. Why not just v 0 O You've got the whole margin all the way to the bottom of the page, be closer to the that way the 7 0 them out a little G 0 a N COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: out a little bit Spacing them COMMISSIONER RICE: Yeah. All right. COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: CHAIR TALESFORE: the photograph matching. looks like it's 00 N v E house though. Commissioner O'Donnell. If I understood 0 L 7 a x a m 0 A 0 Z 0 0) 01 O 0 " o g N O .N ro 0 La v A y 0 ,C L an objection to he didn't thinking that ro illustration, but .i N .+1 '0 U1 b N CO C1 O - N M V1 l0 N CO 0) H ti •••� .•1 .� N ti '. •i H N N N N N N Ln Lc) O O v o C N n N 0 n4 N � •I O H- En rn m 0 E 0 ro z H v ro m c. a ul 0 N 0a v) 0H strike the word C ro a) E al H a) 3 u CO U 3 U w a 0 o par' u � rd ro CHAIR TALESFORE: "gene has the word "generally'? 'The use of architecture copper is generally discouraged.' And the reason `generally' is oh, we've >1 ro 7 in 0 0) ro to0 U N C m 0) atW > U N to 01 0 4.)) 0 0 �1 E al 0 U CO3 4-)O U 1N-/ i 04 0 X L .n 0CC N a N W 3 ••! ,a in 00 U 0 1.1 A b ro 5 ro a) '0 Z 'O )+ b 1 0 al 0 y 0 H 0) .0 10 0 0) N 01 V ° 1) A E 0 w 0 0 a al 7 L ro 0 •.+ DIHq H Ern .0 C IX A O ro a) O ..4U N L x a N a) U ro 0 N >, U In C a.) 0 V L .•i la ro 0 1.) -.+ 0 7 01 '0 '0 .0 1 SI •n C v a) L C •.1 u) a) •,l H )1 .0 to )1 C u 1:1 00o a0w ro .0 a1 C C 24) 4, 01O >, >, 4, .0 C 0 L this, but I've i to e e •See page that. That just struck me no > ro x C u know, we'll 1) 0.1 3 '°0 •..11 H 0 'o U ro a a little essentially just that stuff. to repeat all 0 about that. N C v 01 ro 5 H 00 c ..1 w 3 •.+ 0 0 0 x v u u CO 7 •n H you up front, and usually you have latter section to refer to refer .•1 N n1 V• N ,O 1� m O. O H .1 .1 N 2 V (0 N would be a good don't know if you have 1-1 al .11 0) 0 0 0 .•1 ro A U don't know what it, but just J-) 11 C >1 H w 3 HI L C E w •., .i )4N ro a7 r-I U -.1 a) 141 1/1 >, 0, b) W •� '6 H 3 CHI i1 0 Fib ro al •.NI a7i C C 0 0 al > X '0 a m •.1 ro a) Ll 01 ..1 0 0 0. >♦ u U C C "1 0 ��' ro 3 C L 7 0 al N .� ro al 6) Hai ~ 00 0. -.Ci A (4) a) a A 1%l H C .HI 11 b1 K E C 0 0 3 3 N Q ro ~ N C 3 30 N 13q L 0) I) ro -.1 L Hi D, 0 H C SI 0 1) al Eli 1) >,as ro E U fo 0 tEtao. 1 H 44 O > 0 11 a a N m ro N rn 0 of v 0 SO 0_ E ti u rl U 0 O E. 0 H 4.1 .sq a Isa°.) ingc as >') A>, 3 w 10 A 01 w LI acs 0 N 01 •.1 ro In ° ro ro L .0 Y ) y 0 E .-1 0. .1 u 11 u) .1 C 7 ro y 01 .c ro 'ro 0 .i it ro 11 M .0 •.1 )1 H '0 w 44 14 11 0 0 a) al L Y ro 0 .a w w 0 4 O°, al ro 3 C 0 to .0 0 4..) 44 E 4.1 ri 0 3 E 0 a) •.1 3 0 Ell 0 •.1 CHAIR TALESFORE: that, and so I would put that in as COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: "Us some to include th s for you, Steve. th j It was something a matter 141 la in here, and so it was Because it makes it look going to be... the word "generally.' V� 0) b N `4.' O, O 4,.1 .1 .i .1 H .1 N N r N N N N N section a little more weight and importance. So those are my 1~ N Ts H U) conversation now, and I remember that being the consensus at the committee as well. Gl U a H d 0 N N U Dealing with open up this Pandora's Box, continually struggle with houses L .0 O U H m u u y ro ro 0 00 0 1 L N 3 0 al .0 ro 0 ..1 L tit N .0 N ?+ ro O ) C ro .) 0, aJ R$ L Id HI N 'O U 'C N t0 H N •.1 0 4) the Cellar Policy. We ce then add a against the d know how to say a) as F- w co 'a +' E 'O 0 u ro Ul ro X 0 U rt A 4) cat 0 3 N .�-1 .0 0 W D H HI 1 01 • •.N ai .0u rt > •ri 0 .) caa c F1 L N L 0 U O 4-1 •.1 0 O G) .0 kind of hoped that this document visible mass. L •� 7 CO E 7 c 0, L •'1 aJ 1a 01 r O 1J 0 w 0 f1 ro N 0 U O CD JJ 0) O 0 0 0 10 w E u R 1 A N G) L O W 0) o u a� ni A C m m N ro 0 L1 cellar, we're ro CO LJ L .0 m rn a 0 3 ro*0 44 u a H •i w Li W H 0 01 U •rl i H1 0 a. •.Ci al U 00 W Q N > N N N G OS H 45 O O up don't know how we address that. GPC did spend quite a bit of I think it time discussing this issue was, and I think there are One is to point 0 H N f.l V 1n t0 F CO 01 O 7 1 N M V Ill 40 r aD OI O H N 1•1 a N .i H .-1 .i .1 rl .1 .i H .-1 N N N N N N in the latter section, not to back, you have it the the other way around. Good point. N d 0 C aq O U Ts O 0' then my major COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS: on page 37. I know we had a on Section 3.12 but there's a lot of the b al 0) co 0 4. u a3 0 coit HI c '0 61 a) N L CT 04 in 0 h t this section. You know, it's four paragraphs. no pictures. I believe lavender box. 4.) 4) those concepts that are the N as good one, is to HI HI to Cj .I E d) 0 0 as A 4J C N N N n 7 u 0 L 'OO E .0 5 HI E a 3 "d the Appendix to those guiding headings and subheadings i1 A 0 E N d) •.i H1 d) ro .,1 0 u .0 U c 04 0. w A 0 u Co C 0 Co 0 C N 0 all the detail can still see what principles are because we have that 0 A the guides that H N .•l O 1fl l0 h OD a 0 ."1 .N Y1 *lD 1.` DD Cll O .•1 N IS N H N calculation. But it goes our policy is, it, you say what you define the first 0 >. a N O) 0 0) r 3 4) a, 3 .+ ro X H O .0 0) L L L ro O1 ro t O 44 x Ll OS 44 E O the person reads of the box when 0 C .0 visible 44 0 m 1 the definition, H • Q' intent,• I'm not that's strong say, "in the spirit enough. Maybe we ought to be saying in reviewing applications obviously to and sharpened the issues you're I think it would somewhat, And the second part of ro there has to be couple of sentences reasonable C 0) 'O M 7 ro U 44) 0 U 0) u Aro 0 t� u 0 A N 0) E w f4 0) 7 0) CD 0 4-4 4) w ro N g wC co bd O •.I ro O N .i 0 tl) HI .01 O) to - 0 0 N C.) 0 3 C w 3 0 v0 3°..` 3 .0 w ro .' ro v .) s4 m F 4-1 b a) 00 0' N ,-1 .•1 C. N U ro O O o H ..) ') co 0) 5 77 N 3 E 0 v get behind the cellar because even though dirt that's got ro the criteria, that's tie in yeah 0 L 3 ro if there's 0 U1 .14 •i 0 0) 7 '0 0U) A 0) 0 1.4 cellar and let you we're going to let you 0 �o 0) 0 u 0 4.1 JJ 0 Ot N to A N N E but then the N ro whole bunch of Pandora's Box. There's said I knew I was opening kind of a ro we're going to look very, very critically at comes before us that's maxing out the W 0 y 0 C N r N , r .a N Z 0 C H 0) •. Hy T U", ro Zy H 7:14) 0 E - a� c� 4) CaL °a N „1 d' N b h m b h CO 0' O H .. H .1 .1 H H '1 .i .i .i N N N N N N 0 L O) N 0 O Ol 0) ro H ° 0) 0 A ro •N4 H ro N 0) U ro aS .C) w 0) 0 G .J L 11 O 0' w >. C ro )+ 0) 3 0 ro N area is excluded evaluation of bulk and mass, going to include that now how your design is and further, you utilizing the overall bulk and reducing the tries to build on s 4.1 0 0) C 3. ro 0) U couple of steps ro cellar as 0 ).. CO X X 0) ti i 0 0 .) is what the GPC was the rest I was going with lost where 0 z but I do recall the consensus on GPC was the italics there. that language 0 .1 Well then I'd probably n• H ro 0) N 0 L ° .. o x 0 5. •.1 L 0 .0 0) C C .) ro 3 0 H N ro 3 u u $g C x u 0 W ..a an 5 m o W 0 co (,) .1 o) el 4 u E, ..) 0 At 134 COMMISSIONER t d fortabl the words are COMMISSIONER O'DONNELL: N U tu .0 V-I O 0 0) 7 .0 0) L •.1 .0 .1 C ro '0 LJ •.. C 3 C 0 •.+ 0 C 4 >. 0 >. H b1 .-1 IA E w u 0) 0) F L 0 44 W 0 t say what you want it t "The intent enough. It says, r you saying you visible mass,• which I hear that a point. And then it goes on that intent,• which paragraph, which says, all there, and little weak. ro A E N N 'O 01 to 5 H H ro 0) 0) 3 N 4.4 would satisfy you I'm wondering .-I N ,'•1 �! N b h m O H N ,•. V N b h m O. O •-1 N ,•1 a 1f1 .., '1 .•I .1 ••i •-1 •-1 .1 .1 H N N N N 04 down they're moving a lot of dirt, which may not be desirable. grading issue that you can address as a ro though. That's grading issue. try to tie all 1-1 saying I'd don't know how I 0 a w ro H .•) U b u L 1.4 0 lJ W 0 4) N ITS 04 O L H .e a .� ro L H U tried to come up with words, but I CHAIR TALESFORE: totally and I W L 0 0 '0 .4 ro s, 4) L F, >4 L ro A .0 4) L al ro 0 0 A A > al 3 L A 4) 0 4)A O E 01 Z. W b, 0 4) H 4) L 3 4) E W C4 O N .Sa74y 1+ E O al 0 O G) £ o H U) u) L N H •.1 N U 0 0 0 E A 3 0 .Li 0 U A 3 0 m o U 0 0 N I've dug my foot house. "I've got i the house, it's right going to do about "Well the 0 03 () 0) A going to put on N the other visible mass by angels with 6,000.° I mean this v L 0 0 L golden hearts 0 3 agree with Commissioner Rice on everything he said. h 111 '0 N m C1 0 rl N M !0 Ill t0 N m H H N - - H H .. ., .y N N N N N N C ro N 4) .0 0 0 0) Policy to be. COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: discussing three years of a bunch of A take on that, Steve. look for totally under the landscape, then bulk and mass as if the cellar is N 0 3 the FAR is to me. In other lot of grading, ro N X .) L totally buried, which COMMISSIONER RICE: i H N N L ro 4) 0 1, O 4) E A W R 4) 'D A v (6 0 N tl s+ U A L H H 1) 6) •L.) 0 U t ro s, 3 C. 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(Intermission) to call the meeting a) .0 C 0 back from Historic Preservation fa ro N 0 ..1 X U ro A L ro 11 L1 0 w 0 other business. 0 '0 a) 0 ro u ai c 3 X ,C C u v 0 E u H ,--1 0 0 0 0 ro a) C.) - 'a.)CCC C 3 0 CI .J L alro ro .0 0 O .0 a) E 3 a! ). 3 C > 0 u 0 0 0 0 al O C N to H O v COMMISSIONER MICCICHE: w 0 o to ro 0i W u ..1 CL 4Oa, 4.1 0 cn W .) •.i 01 E O 00 Hu 0 2 H C 3, .0 1.1 .. N 0 CA 0 O H E COMMISSIONER O'DONNELL: are now considering 3 the matter 0 u to consider what is a date certain, back to us, and H N r1 d 'fl 'D h m G1 0 N „1 10 [- m 01 O ,••, N „1 d Ifl right, I have a motion to 1 CHAIR TALESFORE: O • 0 W 4 •.I L 0 a second continue from Commissioner O'Donnell, and z° in favor? Opposed? •'� fV .'I a VI CO 0 0 N Nf O LA ID (0 m P O ▪ N Vi •'� .-I N •'� r•1 ^I '1 N r1 .4 N N N N N N TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: February 27, 2008 PREPARED BY: APPLICATION NO.: LOCATION: APPLICANT: APPLICATION SUMMARY: RECOMMENDATION: CEQA: Sandy L. Baily, AICP Associate Planner ITEM NO. 1 Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-08-001 Historic District Designation Application HD-08-01 Historic District Designation Application HD-08-02 Historic District Designation Application HD-08-03 Historic District Designation Application HD-08-04 Almond Grove Historic District Broadway Historic District Fairview Plaza Historic District University/Edelen Historic District Town of Los Gatos Public hearing to consider testimony to update and merge the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines and the Residential Development Standards for All Single Family and Two Family Dwellings in all Zones Except the Resource Conservation and Hillside Residential Zones. Public hearing to consider amendments to the Town Code to revise the duties of the Historic Preservation Committee and the procedure for minor historic projects. Public hearing to consider amendments to the Town's Historic District overlay zones concerning the Almond Grove, Broadway, Fairview Plaza and University/Edelen Historic Districts to relocate the development standards for each district and the list of contributing structures from the historic district ordinances to the Residential Development Standards for All Single Family and Two Family Dwellings. Recommend approval to the Town Council with comments or recommended changes. It has been determined that these projects could not have a significant impact on the environment; therefore, the projects are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15061 (b)(3)). Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 2 Residential Design Guidelines February 27, 2008 FINDINGS: EXHIBITS: BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission must make a finding that the design guidelines and ordinance amendments are consistent with the General Plan if the recommendation is for approval/adoption. 1. Draft Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines. 2. Draft Council Resolution. 3. Draft Ordinance amending the Almond Grove Historic District Ordinance. 4. Draft Ordinance amending the Broadway Historic District Ordinance. 5. Draft Ordinance amending the Fairview Plaza Historic District Ordinance. 6. Draft Ordinance amending the University/Edelen Historic District Ordinance. 7. Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment. 8. Matrix of key changes (two pages). 9. Gross Floor Area Chart from the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines. The creation of the draft Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines (RDG) has been a three year effort. The Town Council authorized the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Cannon Design Group in 2005 to update the guidelines. The General Plan Committee (GPC) and Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) participated in drafting the scope of work and had numerous meetings to critique the administrative drafts. The scope of work included the incorporation of the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines for historic structures and relevant criteria from existing Ordinances relating to Historic Districts and individual Landmark Historic Preservation properties. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A. Summary of Changes Exhibit 8 is a comparison matrix showing key changes between the proposed and current guidelines. Following is a summary of these changes: 1. Application of the Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines The RDG will apply to all residential development that requires discretionary approval or a building permit. The Town's current regulations only apply to projects requiring discretionary approval. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 3 Residential Design Guidelines February 27, 2008 The current guidelines do not have standards for sloping lots that are outside of the Hillside Area. Therefore, these sloping lots are not subject to hillside standards. The proposed guidelines require that parcels with an average slope of 10% or greater outside of the Hillside Area shall be governed by the proposed guidelines and the following sections of the HDS&G: • Constraints Analysis and Site Selection excluding the standards for the visibility from off site and ridgeline view protection. • Site Planning for Grading, Drainage, Driveways and Parking, Geologic Safety. • Site Elements for Retaining Walls. The GPC concluded that sloping lots should not be entirely governed by the HDS&G. As an example, regulating colors and landscaping on these lots, would be inconsistent with the requirements for the nonsloping lots in the same neighborhood and would not be consistent with the existing neighborhood character. The proposed change would be consistent with General Plan implementing strategy CD.I.1.13 which states that the Town should "consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to apply hillside standards to sloping lots not in the FIR and RC zones." 2. Floor Area The proposed allowable floor area will place maximum house size limitations on lots larger than 30,000 square feet subject to the gross floor area requirements of the HDS&G. Lots that are smaller than 30,000 square feet are currently regulated by a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) formula contained in Section 29.40.075 of the Town Code. Exhibit 9 is an excerpt for the HDS&G which shows the maximum floor area based on parcel size. The Town's current regulations do not address maximum house size on lots greater than 30,000 square feet for properties outside of the hillside area. Although the chart establishes the maximum house size permitted, as with the FAR requirements, the square footage is a nominal limit, not a goal, and shall be used in conjunction with the RDG. 3. Neighborhoods In evaluating applications for new construction, additions and renovations, neighborhood compatibility will be given the highest consideration. In updating the guidelines, the original intent was to define a neighborhood. The GPC could not come to a consensus on this definition and agreed that some neighborhoods could have a broader neighborhood context than others. Therefore, it was agreed that the applicant should start their neighborhood evaluation with the "immediate neighborhood" which consists of the two Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 4 Residential Design Guidelines February 27, 2008 parcels on each side of the subject property and the five parcels across the street (see diagram on page 11 of Exhibit 1). The guidelines emphasize that aberrations in the neighborhood (i.e., unsympathetic additions, architecture, etc) will not be considered in the analysis. A "How to Read Your Neighborhood Workbook" is included in the RDG (page 63 of Exhibit 1). The workbook is intended to assist property owners and design professionals to focus their attention on important neighborhood patterns. The workbook also provides the context Town staff and the deciding bodies will use when reviewing the appropriateness of design proposals in regards to neighborhood compatibility. The workbook is set up to allow a quick inventory of the conditions of the properties closest to the subject property. Observing the conditions that occur on each of the properties will assist the applicant in completing a summary at the end of the workbook which notes the major features that predominate in the immediate neighborhood. These features include, but are not limited to, garages, building heights, architectural style, mass, roofs, windows and doors, trim and materials. 4. Illustrations Illustrations and photographs have been included in the RDG to show good and bad examples of various topics, to explain architecture details and architectural styles and to illustrate the immediate neighborhood. Illustrations and photographs are helpful to illustrate a point and are consistent with Implementing Strategy L.I.4.13 of the General Plan which recommends the use of illustrations. 5. Sustainable Design Consumption and conservation of natural resources increase with the development of large homes. The General Plan Conservation Element includes a number of policies and implementing strategies aimed at resource conservation. For example, policy C.P.7.9 states that the Town will require a higher level of energy efficiency as house sizes increase, and implementing strategy C.I.2.9 requires the use of energy saving devices in new developments. Accordingly, the GPC is recommending that the RDG address sustainability (page 37 of Exhibit 1). An appendix on green building techniques and materials has been included to aid applicants in preparing plans for new homes (pages 87 and 88 of Exhibit 1). The GPC discussed the pros and cons of governing green building, and at this time, the Committee determined that the Town should promote green building, not mandate it. The Town Council has determined that sustainability will be addressed in depth as part of the General Plan update. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 5 Residential Design Guidelines February 27, 2008 6. Historic Preservation The scope of work for the RDG included the incorporation of the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines for historic structures and relevant criteria from existing Historic District Ordinances and individual Landmark Historic Preservation properties. This incorporation requires an amendment to the Historic District Designations for the Almond Grove, Broadway, Fairview Plaza and University/Edelen Historic Districts. There are two reasons for this incorporation. The first reason is to assist the public and staff by providing one document which encompasses all the guidelines. The second reason is to relocate the Historic District development standards and guidelines and list of contributing structures from a Town Council Ordinance to a Resolution. Due to changes in building technology, Town development standards and occasional amendments to the list of contributing structures, a modification to a resolution is a more efficient process for updates than amending an Ordinance. a. Building Materials The HPC recommends that the guidelines be amended to allow vinyl or metal clad wood sashes and simulated divided lites if certain standards are met (pages 48 and 49 of Exhibit 1). The current standards permit only real wood windows and true divided lites. The HPC has been approving for several years, simulated divided lites which they have interpreted to meet the current standards. With the update, it will be clear that the simulated divided lites are permitted. Recently, applicants have been providing the HPC examples of alternative building materials for window sashes that the Committee has found to be acceptable. The draft RDG include allowing this alternative building material (pages 48 and 49 of Exhibit 1). b. Modifications to Historic Review Process • Categorizing Historic Structures - Currently, the HPC is reviewing all development applications involving an historic structure, whether or not the structure has historic significance. The Town's Historic Resources Inventory contains surveys of the majority of Los Gatos' pre-1941 structures. Each of these structures surveyed was rated and assigned a status code which reflects the historic status of the structure. The rating was based on codes established by the State Office of Historic Preservation (page 89 of Exhibit 1). Both the GPC and HPC have recommended that structures that have a historic rating of 7S through RG, not be forwarded to the HPC for additional review since they have been classified to have no historic significance. The State Office of Historic Preservation has concurred with Town staff that applicants of historic structures that have no historic significance, should not be subject to a historic Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 6 Residential Design Guidelines February 27, 2008 review process. The HPC and GPC recommendation has been incorporated in the guidelines (page 42 of Exhibit 1). • Town Code Amendments/Minor Projects - The HPC also recommended changes to the Zoning Code regarding the types of minor applications that are forwarded to them for action. Currently, HPC can take action on minor applications such as first floor additions, second story additions less than 100 square feet to an existing second story, and detached garages 450 square feet or less. The HPC is recommending that the Town Code be modified so that Town staff has the authority to approve the following type of projects: • Residential second story additions to an existing second story less than 100 square feet in area not visible from the street. • New residential accessory structures less than 450 square feet in area that are not visible from the street. • First floor residential additions that are not visible from the street that do not exceed 20% of the existing floor area of the house (excluding cellars) or 500 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is less. The changes are outlined below and in Exhibit 7 (new wording is in italics and deleted words are struck out). Sec. 29.20.485. Administrative procedure for minor historic projects. This procedure is established for review of minor historic residential or commercial projects not covered under the architecture and site approval process or the minor residential development permit for designated properties with a LHP overlay zone. This process shall be used by the Historic Preservation Committee and the Planning Director. (3) The following projects will be considered under this administrative procedure. a. Additions to an existing second story residence where the additional area will be one hundred (100) square feet or less and is visible from the street. b. New residential accessory structures less than four hundred fifty (450) square feet in area (exception: structures not used for parking vehicles or accessory living quarters, that are not visible from the street. A building permit may be required for this work). Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 7 Residential Design Guidelines February 27, 2008 c. Additions to the first floor of a residence (excluding additions not visible from the street that do not exceed 20% of the existing floor area of the house (excluding cellars) or 500 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is less). d. Additions, alterations, restoration ^ rehab.,.+.,* e t et l elements. e. Window modifications (i.e.: new dormer windows and bay windows). Exterior alterations which require a building permit that changes the historic architectural style of the structure or eliminates/alters character defining features. This includes but is not limited to: new porches, porch enclosures, awnings, new dormer windows, bay windows and change in siding material. Sec. 29.80.227. Powers and duties of the Historic Preservation Committee. The Historic Preservation Committee shall: (3) Determine and issue approval for minor residential and commercial exterior alterations not covered under the architecture and site approval process or the minor residential development permit, for designated properties with a LHP overlay zone pursuant to subsection 29.20.485. Miner exterior alterations consist eft a. any new construction (excluding accessory structures less than four hundred fifty (150) square feet in area net used for parking or accessory living quarters and not visible from the street); b. any new addition; and c. Exterior alterations which require a building permit. This includes but is named -to: pere4}eo, .vs -and c- gc is siding The HPC believes the draft RDG have been clearly written with sufficient detail to allow Town staff to make determinations on these matters. Staff can still forward any matter to the HPC for an interpretation on whether or not work proposed to a historic structure meets the RDG if the work is questionable, pursuant to Section 29.80.227(4) of the Town Code. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 8 Residential Design Guidelines February 27, 2008 c. Contributors The HPC is recommending that two structures be removed from the Historic District contributor list. • 117 Edelen Avenue — This structure is proposed to be removed from the University/Edelen Historic District contributor list since the historic structure has been demolished and a new structure has been built at the site. The historic structure was determined to be in major disrepair and was not salvageable and the demolition was supported by the HPC. The Planning Commission approved the demolition of this structure on January 12, 2000. • 68 Fairview Plaza - On December 19, 2007, the HPC determined that this structure was not a contributor to the district. The Committee found that the architectural style and the historic background of the house provided in the Town's Historic Resources Inventory was incorrect based on the extensive research and documents provided by the applicant. The HPC recommended that as part of the RDG update, and revisions to the residential historic district ordinance, that the structure be removed from the contributor list. Due to the amount of documenting material to support the removal from the contributor list, the material is not included with this report, but is available for review upon request. B. General Plan The merging and updating of the Pre-1941 Design Guidelines and the Residential Development Standards for All Single Family and Two Family Dwellings address the following General Plan Implementing Strategies: L.f.LJ L.I.3.1 L.I.4.2 L.L4.8 L.I.4.9 L.I.4.13 L.I.5.3 H.1.2.4 CD.11.1 Periodically review architectural standards and design guidelines and update as necessary Use adopted architectural standards and design criteria to review development proposals. Review development proposals against adopted Residential Design Standards. Prepare residential design standards that are neighborhood specific. Prepare design standards for replacement single family dwellings that replicates the size, scale and mass of the original structure. Update and revise the adopted Residential Design Guidelines and consider incorporating illustrations. Maintain the Town's permit streamlining program. Encourage developers to exceed Title 24 requirements. Design standards shall be periodically reviewed and updated. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 9 Residential Design Guidelines February 27, 2008 CD.I.1.13 Consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to apply hillside standards to sloping lots not in the HR and RC zones. C. CEQA Determination It has been determined that these projects could not have a significant impact on the environment; therefore, the projects are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15061 (b)(3)). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: A. Conclusion Subsequent to the GPC's review of the draft RDG, staff determined that there are two additional areas that should be addressed in the draft. Following are the recommended additions: 1. Comer Lots — Insert the following wording on page 23, Section 3.3.2. "Corner lots need to be treated with extra care when designing a new house or an addition to soften the visual mass and height and to enliven the side street frontage". 2. Lots above a street — Insert the following wording noted in italics, on page 23 Section 3.3.2, fourth bullet. "Give special attention to adapting to the height and massing of adjacent homes. Avoid tall, unbroken front facades when other nearby homes have more articulated front facades with horizontal wall plane changes. Houses located on lots that are elevated above the street shall be designed to be compatible in height and mass with the other houses on that side of the street and should include design techniques to minimize the visual mass attributed to its raised elevation." B. Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission do the following: 1. Forward the draft Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines (Exhibit 1) to the Town Council for adoption. The Commission should specifically discuss any recommended additions and/or modifications. Any suggested changes may be recommended by a consensus motion. A draft Council Resolution for adoption of the RDG has been attached for the Commission's information (Exhibit 2). 2. Make the required finding that the Town Code and Historic District Ordinance Amendments are consistent with the General Plan if the recommendation is for adoption. Planning Commission Staff Report - Page 10 Residential Design Guidelines February 27, 2008 3. Forward a recommendation to Town Council for adoption of the amendments to the Town Code and to the four Historic District Ordinances (Exts 3 through 7). Prepared by: Sandy L. Baily, AICP Associate Planner BNL:RT:SLB:mdc pproved by: Bud N. Lortz, AICP Director of Community Development cc: Larry Cannon, Cannon Design Group, 180 Harbor Drive, Suite 219, Sausalito, CA 94965 State Office of Historic Preservation N:\DEV\REPORTS\2008\Resguidelines. doc ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TOWN CODE TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AND THE PROCEDURE FOR MINOR HISTORIC PROJECTS THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I Town Code Chapter 29 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 29.20.485. Administrative procedure for minor historic projects. This procedure is established for review of minor historic residential or commercial projects not covered under the architecture and site approval process or the minor residential development permit for designated properties with a LHP overlay zone. This process shall be used by the Historic Preservation Committee and the Planning Director. (1) An application with no fee is submitted. (2) The deciding body reviews the application using the designating ordinance as well as the Town Code requirements. (3) The following projects will be considered under this administrative procedure.. a. Additions to an existing second story residence where the additional area will be one hundred (100) square feet or less and is visible from the street. b. New residential accessory structures less than four hundred fifty (450) square feet in area (exception: structures not used for parking vehicles or accessory living quarters, that arc not visible from the street. A building permit may be required for this work). c. Additions to the first floor of a residence (excluding additions not visible from the street that do not exceed 20% of the existing floor area of the house (excluding cellars) or 500 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is less). EXHIBIT 7 d. Additions, alterations,estoration er rehabilitation of various structural elements. e. Wow mod}icatiens--(4. e.: new dorm r y wind Exterior alterations which require a building permit that changes the historic architectural style of the structure or eliminates/alters character defining features. This includes but is not limited to: new porches, porch enclosures, awnings, new dormer windows, bay windows and change in siding material. Sec. 29.80.227. Powers and duties of the Historic Preservation Committee. The Historic Preservation Committee shall: (1) Regularly review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission concerning the determination of all matters pertaining to historic preservation which comes before the Planning Commission. (2) Review and make recommendations to the Planning Director concerning the determination of a minor residential development permit for properties with a LHP overlay zone or structures which were built prior to 1941. (3) Determine and issue approval for minor residential and commercial exterior alterations not covered under the architecture and site approval process or the minor residential development permit, for designated properties with a LHP overlay zone pursuant to subsection 29.20.485. Minor cxterior alterations consist a. any new constructieri {excluding accessory structures less than four k a afia ('1cm efet; of, ed 1' J \ � '1" r o b. any new addition; and c. Exterior alterations which require a building permit. This includes but is fiet--limited-ter-thesrawnings, bay windows -arid change in siding. (4) Upon request of the Planning Director, review pending or proposed building permits dealing with historic structures when it is questionable that the work proposed meets the guidelines for pre-1941 structures. May, on request of the property owner, advise with respect to any proposed work requiring or not requiring a Town permit on any historic structure, a designated (5) landmark site or in a designated historic district. Examples of the work referred to are additions, demolitions, painting and repainting of exterior surfaces, roofing, fencing, landscaping, glazing, and installation of lighting fixtures. In advising, the Historic Preservation Committee shall be guided by the purposes and standards specified in this division and other applicable ordinances and/or development standards. This subsection does not impose regulations or controls on any property. SECTION II This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on , 2008. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA CLERK ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N: \dev\ords\a-0 8-01. do c RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos desires to update its current Pre-1941 Design Guidelines and the Residential Development Standards for All Single Family and Two Family Dwellings, and WHEREAS, the General Plan Work Plan includes the update and revision of the adopted Residential Design Guidelines (Implementing Strategies L.I.4.13 and CD.I.1.1); and a number of related Implementing Strategies including L.I.1.1, L.I.3.1, L.I. 4.2, L.I.4.8, L.I.4.9, L.I.5.3, and H.I.2.4; and WHEREAS, adoption of such standards and guidelines will help provide clear direction to developers and homeowners processing development applications (General Plan Implementing Strategy L.I.7.4); and WHEREAS, adoption of such standards and guidelines will help reduce the bulk, mass and scale of new and remodeled homes, protect historic buildings and neighborhoods, and help new development blend better with its site and its neighborhood; and WHEREAS, The General Plan and Historic Preservation Committees recommends that the draft be adopted; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing and forwarded a recommendation for adoption of the same document; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: the Town Council of the TOWN OF LOS GATOS does hereby recind Resolutions 1989-55 and 1992-189. FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council adopts the Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit A. FURTHER RESOLVED, the Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines shall apply to all development applications that have not been deemed complete. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the day of , 2008 by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: ATTEST: CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N:\DEV\RESOS\Resguidelines.doc MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA STATE OF CALIFORNIA — THE RESOURCES AGE ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Govemor OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION P.O. BOX 942896 SACRAMENTO, CA 94296-0001 (916) 653-6624 Fax: (916) 653-9824 calshpo ©ohp.parksca.gov www.oh p. parks .ca.gov April 30, 2008 Bud N. Lortz, AICP Director of Community Development Town of Los Gatos P. O. Box 949 Los Gatos, CA 95031 Dear Mr. Lortz: RE: Proposed Ordinance Amendments and Update of Residential Design Guidelines Thank you for the opportunity to review the proposed amendments to your historic preservation ordinance (Division 3 of the Town Code) and to the four residential historic district ordinances, along with the Town's Residential Design Guidelines and Pre-1941 Design Guidelines. l have reviewed the proposed ordinance amendments and I find no issues that cause concern relative to impacts to historic properties and Los Gatos' certification. It appears that moving the review of minor projects to staff rather than the historic preservation committee will streamline your review process. In addition, moving the list of contributors to the four districts and the associated design review guidelines from an ordinance into a resolution creating the Single and Two Family Residential Design Guidelines provides more flexibility in the planning process. The format and approach to the residential design guidelines appear very comprehensive. The approach taken of looking at the neighborhood as a whole in addition to each individual residence is certainly in line with current historic preservation planning principles and appears to be a good model for other communities. I do need to point out, however, that the historic resources status codes that appear in Appendix E were revised in November 2004 and appear on our website at http://www.parks.ca.dov/pages/1 069/filesitab8.pdf Although this is not the subject of the current ordinance amendments, I would strongly recommend that the Townrevise its historic preservation ordinance to remove the pre- 1941 rule to recognizing historic properties. The National Register of Historic Places follows a rule that properties must be 50 years of age or older at the time of evaluation, but younger properties may be listed if they are of exceptional significance. The California Register of Historical Resources does not have an age limitation and only requires that "A resource less than fifty (50) years old may be considered for listing in the California Register if it can be demonstrated that sufficient time has passed to understand its historical importance." A rigid date, such as 1941, assumes that ATTACHMENT 14 Mr. Lortz April 30, 2008 Page 2 properties after 1941 can never be considered to have historical significance. When the Town's survey was completed around 1990, it appears that the 1941 date was a nod to the fifty year old approach. However using a static date approach requires properties to be older and older in order to be significant, as time passes. Today, properties must be 67 years of age; in 2011 they must by 70 years old. The approach the Town of Los Gatos has taken is not in line with current historic preservation philosophy or practice. As I was reviewing our Certified Local Government files in preparation for responding to your letter, I realized that the Office of Historic Preservation does not have the Los Gatos' survey. A requirement for CLGs in California is that, "The commission shall submit survey results to the local government for adoption, then forward to OHP" for entering into the OHP statewide database. Also, your current survey is about twenty years old, and is overdue for a review and update. I recommend that you contact our local government survey coordinator Marie Nelson at (916) 653-9514 or at mnelson@parks.ca.gov to discuss both of these issues. The Office of Historic Preservation has a fairly comprehensive website, with information not only about our office, but extensive information and links to information about historic preservation practices. It is located at www.ohp.parks.ca.gov. In addition, please feel free to contact me or other OHP staff at any time; our contact information is on the website. Sincerely, Lucinda Woodward, Supervisor Local Government Unit