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Item 4 - Staff Report and Attachments 1 to 6 PREPARED BY: SEAN MULLIN, AICP Senior Planner 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 06/22/2022 ITEM NO: 4 DATE: June 17, 2022 TO: Historic Preservation Committee FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Requesting Approval for Modification of a Previously Approved Project on an Existing Non-Contributing Single-Family Residence in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned HR-5:LHP. Located at 198 Broadway. APN 510- 43-001. Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-22-028. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Heidi Bigge. PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin. RECOMMENDATION: Consider a request for approval for modification of a previously approved project on an existing non-contributing single-family residence in the Broadway Historic District on property zoned HR-5:LHP located at 198 Broadway. PROPERTY DETAILS: 1. Date primary structure was built: 1890-1900 2. Town of Los Gatos Preliminary Historic Status Code: N/A 3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? Yes 4. Is structure in a historic district? Yes, Broadway Historic District 5. If yes, is it a contributor? No 6. Findings required? No 7. Considerations required? Yes BACKGROUND: On January 26, 2011, the Historic Preservation Committee reviewed a request from a previous property owner for a determination of significance. At this meeting, the Committee made no determination and requested additional information from the applicant (Attachment 1). On September 26, 2012, following the sale of the property to the current owner, the Committee reviewed a request to construct one- and two-story additions to the residence. At this meeting, the Committee recommended that the plans be approved (Attachment 2). A subsequent PAGE 2 OF 3 SUBJECT: 198 Broadway/HS-22-028 DATE: June 17, 2022 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2022\06-22-22\Item 04 - 198 Broadway\Staff Report.198 Broadway.docx 6/15/2022 2:23 PM BACKGROUND (continued): Architecture and Site application (S-12-097) for the project was approved by the Development Review Committee on July 29, 2014; and Building permits were approved and issued on March 16, 2016. Previously submitted research on the property is included as Attachment 3. On June 28, 2017, the Committee reviewed a request for construction of a second-story addition above the previously approved garage, connecting to the existing second story of the residence, then under construction (MR-17-006). Other project modifications included a request to remove and replace in-kind the shingle siding on the existing portion of the residence due to rot/termite damage, insufficient sheathing, and concerns related to waterproofing as reasons for the replacement. The Committee recommended approval of the project revisions (Attachment 4) and the Minor Residential Development application was approved by the Town on August 21, 2017. The project revisions were incorporated into the active Building Permit issued for the project (B15-0179). On January 4, 2021, the property owner contacted staff to schedule a final inspection from Planning. Upon inspection, staff noted several deviations from the approved plans, as outlined below: 1. The deck and front porch column details do not match the approved plans; 2. The windows on the approved plans show divided light details which are not reflected in the windows that were installed; 3. Windows on the front, right, and left elevations have been moved/reconfigured; 4. the beam and eave/facia detail modifications on the front porch and gables do not match the approved plans; and 5. The garage doors do not match the approved plans. DISCUSSION: The property owner is requesting approval for modification of a previously approved project. As outlined above, the request includes changes to the column design and detailing, elimination of the divided lites on the windows and doors, window and door reconfiguration, changes to the eave and facial detail, and a design change to the garage doors. The property owner a provided written response to each item, photos of the residence, and photos of other homes in the neighborhood to support their justification (Attachment 5). Staff has assembled these items along with excerpts of the approved plans in a single exhibit to aid in the Committee’s review (Attachment 6). PAGE 3 OF 3 SUBJECT: 198 Broadway/HS-22-028 DATE: June 17, 2022 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2022\06-22-22\Item 04 - 198 Broadway\Staff Report.198 Broadway.docx 6/15/2022 2:23 PM CONSIDERATIONS: A. Considerations Sec. 29.80.290. Standards for review. In evaluating applications, the deciding body shall consider the architectural style, design, arrangement, texture, materials and color, and any other pertinent factors. Applications shall not be granted unless: In historic districts, the proposed work will neither adversely affect the exterior architectural characteristics or other features of the property which is the subject of the application, nor adversely affect its relationship, in terms of harmony and appropriateness, with its surroundings, including neighboring structures, nor adversely affect the character, or the historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value of the district. CONCLUSION: The property owner requests approval for modification of a previously approved project on an existing non-contributing single-family residence in the Broadway Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP located at 198 Broadway. Should the Committee find merit in the request the active Building Permit would receive a passing inspection from the Planning Division and the project would not return to the Committee. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minutes, January 26, 2011, Historic Preservation Committee 2. Minutes, September 26, 2012, Historic Preservation Committee 3. Supporting documents and research, previously submitted 4. Minutes, June 28, 2017, Historic Preservation Committee 5. Justification images from the property owner 6. Project revisions exhibit This Page Intentionally Left Blank Historic Preservation Committee January 26, 2011 Page 5 of7 Jane Ogl-e commented that Opa has a completely different design and n�aterial. The restaurant openin g should be centered, the pony wall lowered, and there should be full plate glass windows in the openings. Patrick O 'Day commented that the suggestions may work. Kathy Jen�commented that the sushi restauraat's door has an a•Nkward l:lfl centered location that creates a narrow spaoe. Jane Ogle commented the proposed door location could also create coafusion with the aext door restallfant. B0h Cowen commented that the materials between the proposed prO:iect llfld adjaceat businesses are completely different. Pete Jil/0 commented that everything is old. Kathy Jen�suggested the use of different tiles to be more similar to adjacent spaces. Len Peehee0 commented that it is an important part of downto•n<n. The praject should come back with re¥isions prior to going to the Planning Commission. Len Peehee0 made a motion to continue the item to February 2nd if the applicant can get re't•isions and proper material samples turned in. Kathy .hmo.ff seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Pete Jil-Je commented that they could use a larger tile, but he would prefer not to move the door. Len Pacheco departed from the meeting. ITEMS 198 BROADWAY Benjamin Guilardi, sale representative, and Sandy Dement, attorney for trustee, were present for this item. Charles Erekson clarified that the property is on the boundary of an historic district. There may be some reason to include the property within the boundary. Staff distributed additional information regarding the subject property. Sandy Dement commented that the request for demolition may not be the correct request, but perhaps the Committee could consider the lack of historic significance and support the demolition of the structure. She does not believe the building is not historic, but the structure is ATTACHMENT 1 Historic Preservation Committee January 26, 2011 Page 6 of7 in disrepair. They are not always confortable going into the structure. It has been vacant since 2006. The intent of the request is to get comments from the Committee to give buyers the comfort that they could demolish the structures. Charles Erekson commented that he is reluctant for the Committee to approve the request. He would want, perhaps, to speak with the Town Council before allowing a demolition to occur. Sandy D ement commented th at are there two parts, engineering and historic. Is there anything in that that gives the Committee reservations about the demolition ? Jane Ogle commented that she would like more information. Kathy Janoff commented that she is inclined to separate the property and structure. She believes the property should remain in the historic district. Jane Ogle would like to know why it was included in the historic di strict and requested more information on the structure. Staff clarified that the information passed out noted the structure is a Bellringer home. Bob Cowan asked about historical character and architectural integrity. Perhaps additions remove hi storical significance. He would like the Town Engineer or Building Official to look at it. Any older home could have dry rot. Charles Er ekson clarified that anyone could have a home in despair from negligence. Kathy Janoff stated that the Coggeshall Mansion and Thrash House had non-historic modifications removed and were in disrepair, yet these structures were able to be rehabilitated. Charles Erekson commented that perhaps the owner should submit a formal application for demolition only. Benjamin Guilardi commented the house was moved to this site and added on to multiple times. They believe the structure is a hazard . He is not allowed to show the property because of the hazard and believes there is no feasible way to rehab the structure. Bob Cowan commented that more historical data is needed, such as who lived there, what their significance to the Town's history is, and the structural condition status. He would like to see evidence that it cannot be realistically restored. And architectural integrity should include site plan/diagram of house showing original structure with additions. Photographs are helpful. Historic Preservation Committee January 26, 2011 Page 7 of7 Kathy Janoff recommended the applicant go through the process and receive a formal decision. Benjamin Guilardi suggests that the Committee members visit the site. The Committee stated that could be possible. Benjamin Guilardi commented that the cost to restore the house caused a potential buyer to walk away. Kathy Janoff emphasized again the house on Los Gatos Boulevard was vacant since 1985 and had significant need to be restored. So the argument that the structure is in disrepair does not necessarily give justification for demolition. Charles Erekson commented that the Committee does not want to make a decision that could a dversely affect a structure that contributes to the Town. Bob Cowan stated that the existing engineer report seems superficial. Bob Cowan and Kathy Janoff agreed that a more substantial report is required. ITEM7 ADJOUR.~MENT The meeting v1as adjourned at 6:05 p .m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 23, ~ Prepared by: Approved by: Jennifer Savage, AICP Charles Erekson Associate Planner Chair N:\DEVll-llSTORI C PRES ERV ATIONIHPCminutes\201 1IMinutesOl2611 .docx This Page Intentionally Left Blank ATTACHMENT 2 ( ( Law Offices of Sandra H. DeMent 99 Almaden Boulevard Suite 740 San Jose, A 95 J 13 Jennifer Savage, AICP December 7, 2010 Tel: (408) 998-1444 Fax: (408) 998-1449 Email: sandy@dementlaw.net R CE! E Associate Planner Community DeveJopment Dept. Town of Los Gatos CEC -9 2010 TOWN OF LOS GATOSPLANNING DIVISION 110 East Main Street Los Gatos. CA 95031 Dear Ms. Savage: Re: Historic Preservation Committee Calendar Regarding 198 Broadway, Los Gatos APN: 510 43 01 1 represent Paige Morehou e who is the court-appointed conservator of her mother, Jeanne Partridge Gamble, age 93, and is urrently serving as the trustee of her mother's Partridge Living Trust. The Partridge Investment o., LLC (of which Paige Morehouse is the General Manager and the Trust is a majority owner) is the owner of the above-referenced property, which has been vacant since July 2005. The property is located within the Broadway Historic District but is not itself a historic building. Ms. Mor house has recently placed the nearly seven acre estate for sale. However, potential buyers are making the mistaken assumption that tl1e structure must be restored. Ms. Morehouse is requesting a determination corrfinning that the building is not of historical significance. To that end, I am asking that you place her request on the appropriate calendar of the Historical Preservation Committee. I attach a summary of the arguments in support of this request. SHD:hof Enclosures cc: Client Licen ed in alifomia, Illinois and the District of Columbia Sincerely, CJ�,_ -11 !ff;. J,,-- andra H. D Ment ATTACHMENT 3 ( Facts in Support of Request for Determination That 198 Broadway, Los Gatos, Is Not of Historical Significance Assessors Parcel No.: 510-4 3-0 I r> 47 f'L. A <-f'v'/ '-W) Zoned: HR-S:LHP (orrewt Z--0 ~~ o;--prvP-· · 7 Parcel Not Assembled Until After 1914 The legal description for 198 Broadway makes clear that the parcel was assembled from a number of smaller parcels, including a portion of the Rancho de Rinconada de Los Gatos, and land outside the Rancho owned by A.W. and Ida Pattiani. The legal description references the Map of the Oak Knoll Tract, which was not filed until May 16 , 1914. Partridge Purchase in 1949 Harold and Jeanne Partridge, then of Modesto , purchased the property in 1949 from Ruth A . Greaney, a widow living in San Jose . The property was then referred to as the "W.R. Greaney property," so it may be inferred that Mrs . Greaney , who had owned the property since 1944, had owned it with her husband or father prior to 1944 . The property at the time of purchase included a "big house" and the "small house," both tenant occupied. Partridge Improvements At the time the Partridge's moved into their home, their daughter, Paige Partridge Morehouse, was six years old. She r ecalls the home as being "rustic" in nature. In particular, she recalls that the fireplace in the living room was composed of large river rock, which the Partridges had removed and replaced with a more "Victorian" fireplace mantel. Another of the major changes to the building was the addition of a balcony with wooden balustrades over the porch, extending across the entire north side of the house, accessed by a new door , formerly a window, in the north bedroom . It is the balcony that gives the Victorian appearance to the house when viewed from a distance. All of the exterior siding and decorative woodwork that gave it the Victorian look favored by Mrs. Partridge was added in the five years after its purchase. The woodwork, including the balustrades over the porch, was brought in pieces from Modesto, where a home there was slated for demolition. There apparently was a carriage house at the first turn in the driveway which was tom down. Mrs . Partridge, who was by profession a decorator, bought the concrete cats that adorn the long stairway going up to the main house, and had them cemented to the top of stone columns flanking the bottom of the stairway, in approximately 1980. The patio east of the house and retaining walls behind both the main house and the cottage, were added or rebuilt by the Partridges . They also paved the driveway. ( Historical Report and Structural Inspection A Historical Report prepared by Beth Wymen is attached. In relevant part, she concludes, "This many-times modified and long-neglected structure retains very little of its original useable material. The cost of replacing or restoring it to an actual original would undoubtedly be cost- prohibitive." Similarly, The Structural Inspection prepared by Roca3 Engineering concludes that the main house has no foundation, is unsafe for occupancy, and "seismic retrofittin g is not a viable solution due to the extensive scope of work involved ... " They recommend the residence be demoli shed . Description of Property: ( HISTORICAL REPORT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 198 Broadway Road Los Gatos, CA 92030 The two-story , 1902 sq. ft., 5 bedroom, 2 bath house i s a simple, modified Queen Anne sty le structure w ith a composition cross gable roof and two prominent front dormers . Curiously, one of the dormers ha s a he xagona l roof while the other is topped by a cross-gable roof. Possibly one of them was replaced . It is located a t 198 Broadway Road Extens ion in the Town of Los Gatos on 7 acres of wooded , hill s ide land. Additional structures includ e a detached garage a nd a g ue st hou se. The structure was re-modeled or "ren ovated " in 195 2 by th e owners wh o ha d access to material and fixtures from another hi storic house. Reportedly, these included a mahogan y stair case , a fire place, marble bas ins and moldings and sp indles. Th e front porch spindles came from th e o ld Lyndon Hotel in Lo s Gatos. At that time the front porch was e nclosed . Two indigen ous stone pill ars mark the origi nal entrance to the property. Atop each of these is a stone sculpture of a mountain lion in keeping with the town's name, Los Gatos, which means "the cats" in Spani sh History of the Property: The property was acquired o n August 2 1, 1899 by A. W. and Ida Pattiani by Deed from F. H. a nd Mary E. McCullagh and recorded January 8, 1900 in Santa C lara County Book 22 7 of Deeds page 78. Patt ia ni was reportedly an architect/contractor and , according to hi s eldest daughter, built the house in 1890. See attached copy of 1887 map of Los Gatos. The hou se number was origi nall y 140 but was changed to 198 in the 1930s. Subsequent owners include W.R. and Ruth Grean ey in 194 2 and Harold and Jeanne Partridge in 19 50 . The 1947 City Directory li s ted W.R. Greaney and J. F. Bays li v in g at the 198 Broadway add ress. The mo st recent transaction of th e property described as 198 Broadway Road , Los Gatos was record ed o n November 11 , 2007 as a Grant Deed from Grantor Paige Morehouse, Trustee of the Jeanne Partridge Living T ru st. to the Partridge Investment Company, LLC , To summarize m y review of the structure, I believe that although the property a t 198 Broadway Road, Los Gato s can be id e ntifi ed as "historic" because of the date of construct ion an d its period style , this many-times modified a nd l on g-neglec ted stru cture retains very little of its useab le orig ina l material. T he cost of re placing or re storing it to an actu al origi na l would undoubtedly be cos t-prohibiti ve. In ad diti o n, the property has never been included as a cont ri bu to r to the town 's Broa dway Historic Di s trict. Beth Wymen Inform ation Sources: ( People: Mardi Gualtieri Bennett Brick, former Los Gatos Mayor, Historian 2395 Delaware A venue #59 Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5721 831 /459 -9459 ( Ms. Mary Durham, former LG resident, Historian , Known as the "Mayor of Broadway" 5685 Lemonmint Lane Prescott, AZ 98605-3818 928/442-1141 Gabriel Graziadei, Guest House occupant 198 5 Broadway Los Gatos, CA 95030 408/694-8626 Los Gatos Historical Museum 408/558-8085 Bill Wulf, Los Gatos Historian Santa Clara, CA 95050 408/249-0655 Documents: Assessment Roll Information for APN: 510-43-001 Transfer Date: 1 I /30/2007 198 Broadway, Los Gatos, CA Billing Address: Paige Partridge Morehouse, Trustee 670 Loring Drive NW Salem , OR 97304 County of Santa Clara Assessor's Map Book 510 Page 43 198 Broadway Los Gatos, CA 95030 City Directories 1890 -1940 Martin Luther King Library -California Room San Jose State University One Washington Square San Jose , CA 95192-0001 No record was found of the names Pattiani , Greaney or Partridge. Grant Deed October 3, 1949 Ruth A. Greaney to Harold A. and Jeanne Partridge, joint tenants Grant Deed November 21, 2007 Transfer between a Revocable Trust and a Legal Entity for 198 Broadway Road, Los Gatos, CA APN 510-43-001 Grantor: Paige Morehouse Trustee of the Jeanne Partridge Living Trust dated November 6 , 1984 Grantee: Partridge Investment Company, LLC , a Californi a limited liability company Grant Deed -Book "O", pages 50 and 51 at SC Co Archi ves Map of the Oak Knoll Tract, Ranch Rinconada de Los Gatos by F. A. Herriman dated May 16, 1914 Los Gatos Museum Association Historic Home Survey (no date) 198 Broadway Los Gatos, CA 95050 Title of Ownership: 18 90 , Mr. Pattiani (authenticated by his daughter, Vio la Pattiani Mace) 1942 , W .R. and Ruth A. Greaney 1950 , Harold and Jeanne Partridge 1946, W.R. Greaney and James F. Bays Mapquest Map: 09/09110 198 Broadway Los Gatos, CA 95030 Quitclaim Deed/Trust Transfer From: Mrs. Jeanne Partridge PO Box 477 Los Gatos, CA 95050 (sic) To: Jeanne Partridge, Trustee for Jeanne Partridge Living Trust November 6, 1984 Fi led November 13 , 1984 for: Douglas P. Barnes , Notary Public 1999 South Bascom A venue, Suite 5 15 Campbell , CA 95008 Appendix B: Historic Districts Town of Los Gatos Residential Design Guidelines Broadway Historic District page 81 ( ( Books/Articles/Websites: Bennett, Mardi. Images of Long Ago. Photos, Postcards and "Pen Pictures of the Garden of the Wor ld". Los Gatos, Saratoga and Monte Sereno , Marben Associates, 1987. Bruntz, George G. History of Los Gatos. Gem of the Foothills, Valley Publications, 1971. Boutelle, Sarah. Julia Morgan, Architect, Abbeville Press Pub, New York, 1988. Conway, Peggy. Images o(America. Los Gatos Generations, Arcadia Publications, 2007 County of Santa Clara. Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, SCCo Histo ric Heritage Commission, San Jose, CA, 1999. San Jose Mercury. Sunshine, Fruit, Flowers. Santa Clara County, California,_ San Jose Mercury Souvenir, 1895. Sawyer, Eugene T. History of Santa Clara County, Historic Record Company, Lo s Angeles, 1922. "Hooked on Los Gatos " -film made of Los Gatos , CA Hi story, 2007. "Remode l Inc . by Jeanne ", San Jose Mercury News, Sunday, March 9, 1952. An article about the remodel/renovation of hi storic house at 198 Broadway by new owners, Mr. and Mrs . Harold Partridge, using decorative items taken from other historic structures. Roe~} -~ ( ROCA3 ENGINEERING STRUCTURAL DESIGN ( Er. ";! ~::t~\1 ~: ~ 88 So. Park Victoria Drive, PMB# 145, Milpitas, CA 95035 Mobil e: (408) 821-1335 Fax: (408 ) 934-1322 November 4, 2010 Mr. Benjamin Guilardi Alain Pinel Realtors bguilard@apr.com Re: Structural Inspection -198 Broadway, Los Gatos, CA Dear Benjamin: e-mail : Roca3@ ymail.com In accordance with your authorization, we have surveyed the condition of the existing two story residence for the above project address. The object of the survey was to examine the structural components of the existing structural system and determine its serviceability. The following are our findings and recommendations subsequent to our field survey dated October 18, 2010. The subject re sidence is a two-s tory wood -framed, single family re sidence on the hillside lot located in the Town of Los Gatos. The re sidence is a Victorian -e ra home built in 1900. The residence has lightweight composition roofing and wood siding exterior finish. The house rest s on the flat sec tion of the lot except for the upper and lowe r wood decks of the front elevation which is located at the downhill side of the property. The corner rear side of the residence is on an uphill steep slope retained with maximum 3 foot high masonry wall. The roof has skip sheathing with 2x4 rafters with no collar ties. The existing floor framing consists of 2x floor joists and 4x girders . No foundation was observed around the perimeter of the house within the flat section of the property. The foundation system at the front section of the deck consists of masonry blocks with cripple walls. The house has been vacant for several years and it is evident that no continued maintenance has been undertaken to keep the property in better cond ition . Page 1 Matt & Heidi Bigge September 12, 2012 Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 Re: 198 Broadway Project Review Dear Committee Members: RECE!VED T OWN OF LOS GAT OS PLANN ING DIVIS ION \-\S · \'2.-·0l<d A little over a year ago, we bought the property at the very end of Broadway, 198 Broadway (the former Patridge property). We fell in love with the land, house, views and proximity to town, and realized there would be a lot of work to do in order to restore the home and property. Over the past year, we have been working with Chris Spaulding to come up with the best plan for renovating the house while maintaining the historic character, and at the same time making it safe and secure for years to come (the house doesn't have a proper foundation). Our project consists of the following: • Renovate and remodel the existing historic house • Add a basement • Re-build the damaged porch • Add a new entry porch and one dormer • Add a garage wing Would you please place our project on your next committee agenda (Wednesday, September 26, 2012)? Thank you very much for your time. We look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, 198 Broadway * Los Gatos, CA 95030 * (408) 202-8484 * bigge@bigge.ca ' ' This Page Intentionally Left Blank TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 28, 2017 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on June 28, 2017 at 4:00 p .m . ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chair Nancy Derham, Committee Member Robert Cowan, Committee Member Matthew Hudes, Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell Absent: Chair Leonard Pacheco MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 P.M. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes-May 24, 2017 MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to approve the consent calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3 . 198 Broadway (HEARD OF OUT OF ORDER) Requesting approval of an application for a minor residential development for an addition greater than 100 square feet to an existing second story to a single-family home in the Broadway District on property zoned HR-S:LHP. APN 510-43-001 . PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Matthew and Heidi Bigge PROJECT PLANNER : Sean Mullin Opened and closed Public Comment. Commissioners discussed the matter. 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 • 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov ATTACHMENT 4 PAGE20F2 SUBJECT : MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2017 MOTION: VOTE: Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Committee Member Matthew Hudes. Motion passed unanimously. 2. 115 University Avenue Requesting approval of an application for a minor residential development in a historic district for an exterior modification to a contributing single-family home in the University-Edelen District on property zoned R-lD:LHP. APN 529-03-008. PROPERTY OWNER: Larry Vertin APPLICANT: Kohlsaat & Associates, Inc. PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Puga Continued from 5/24/2017 Opened and closed Public Comment. Commissioners discussed the matter. MOTION: VOTE: OTHER BUSINESS None . ADJOURNMENT Motion by Committee Member Robert Cowan to approve Plan B of the request. Seconded by Committee Member Thomas O'Donnell. Motion passed 3-1-1, Committee Member Matthew Hudes -nay and Chair Leonard Pacheco absent. The meeting adjourned at 4 :34 p .m . APPROVED AS TO FORM : Sally Zarnowtiz Planning Manager N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPCminutes\2017\6-28-17 Mins.docx 7/26/2• Garage door and outside lights Sawtooth Detail landscaped area ATTACHMENT 5 Examples of homes in the neighborhood (Broadway, Fairview, Bay, other Almond Grove homes) with double hung windows, no lights in glass; squared columns; eave/fascia detail DESIGN CHANGE ISSUE AND APPLICANT’S RESPONSE IN RED: 1.The deck and front porch column details do not match the approved plans. You are correct, and they look different because the supports for the deck and front porch are square iron beams. It was near ly impossible to wrap them in something that matched the detail on the drawings (rounded columns), so I chose these instead. Design -wise, I feel these columns actually look better with the house and I am quite happy with them. There is a lot going on with the pattern of the shingles, and I felt a simpler, less or nate column would look and fit the design of the house better. I don't feel it's much of a design change, and if anything, I think it ’s an improvement! The columns on the plan are more Victorian, and the style of this house, as one member of the historic committee referenced is 'shingle style' Round, tapered columns atop a square base. Square columns with simple cap and base. APPROVED PLANS AS-BUILT PHOTO ATTACHMENT 6 DESIGN CHANGE ISSUE AND APPLICANT’S RESPONSE IN RED: 2. The windows on the approved plans show divided light details which are not reflected in the windows that were installed. You are correct. I did not consider the change to be material. I realized that when I was inside looking outside, I wanted to see more of outside and not have my vision be distracted by the lines in the windows. Plus, they are easier to clean! The windows are all double -hung, however, which is consistent with many of the other historic homes on Broadway, and in the Almond Grove district of Los Gatos (see attached photos) APPROVED PLANS AS-BUILT PHOTOS DESIGN CHANGE ISSUE AND APPLICANT’S RESPONSE IN RED: 3. Windows on the front, right, and left elevations have been moved/reconfigured. Was a revision approved for these window mo difications? Yes we did - per the revisions from 2017 APPROVED PLANS AS-BUILT PHOTOS DESIGN CHANGE ISSUE AND APPLICANT’S RESPONSE IN RED: 4. Was a revision approved for the beam and eave/facia detail modificatfons on the front porch and gables? No, I didn't realize I needed this, and I'm not quite sure what you're talking about? If you are talking about the little squ ared-off landing platiorm, I thought it looked better and added a bit more architectural detail, and also is in keeping with the historic nature of many of the ho mes in the area. (see attached photos from neighborhood). If you're talking about the sawtooth detail, I was trying to match the detail of the original hous e (see attached photos). APPROVED PLANS AS-BUILT PHOTO DESIGN CHANGE ISSUE AND APPLICANT’S RESPONSE IN RED: 5. Was a revision approved for the garage door modificatfon? There was not. The garage door now matches the front door - which has been made out of salvaged/reclaimed lumber from the floor boards of the carriage house that we had to demolish in order to make room for the new driveway that we had to widen/modify in order to be brought up to code. Due to covid, we've had a hard tfme getting the carpenter here to finish this up. APPROVED PLANS AS-BUILT PHOTO This Page Intentionally Left Blank