Item 4 - Staff Report and Attachments 6 to 7
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: 09/27/2023 ITEM NO: 4
DATE: September 22, 2023
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Preliminary Review for Exterior Alterations and Construction of an Addition to an
Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1D. Located at
26 Ashler Avenue. APN 410-14-042. Request for Review Application PHST-23-
011. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing
Facilities. Property Owners: Fernando Saenz and Maria Dolores Stacey.
Applicant: Clara G. Portillo. Project Planner: Sean Mullin.
DISCUSSION:
On August 23, 2023, the Committee considered the proposed alterations and addition to the
residence. The Committee provided the following feedback and that the applicant should
return at a future date.
• Generally supportive of the proposed front porch; and
• Revise the sliding window at the kitchen on the right-side elevation to a group of
double-hung windows to be more consistent with the residence.
The applicant submitted revised plans and a letter summarizing their response to the
Committee’s direction (Attachments 6 and 7). The revised plans show that the windows on the
right-side elevation adjacent to the kitchen have been changed from a double sliding window to
a group of three double-hung windows.
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
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CONSIDERATIONS (continued):
shall not be granted unless:
For pre-1941 structures, the proposed work will neither adversely affect the exterior
architectural characteristics or other features of the property which is the subject of
the application.
B. Residential Design Guidelines
Sections 3.9 of the Town’s Residential Design Guidelines offers recommendations for
construction of additions to existing residences (Attachment 5).
CONCLUSION:
The applicant is requesting approval from the Committee on the proposal. Should the
Committee find merit in the request, the project could be completed with a Building Permit.
ATTACHMENTS:
Previously received with the August 23, 2023 Staff Report:
1. 1991 Anne Bloomfield Survey
2. Sanborn Map Exhibit
3. Research
4. Section 3.9, Residential Design Guidelines
5. Development Plans
Received with this Staff Report:
6. Response Letter
7. Revised Development Plans
September 01, 2023
Sean Mullin, Senior Planner City of Los Gatos – FIRST Response
City of Los Gatos, Community Development Department City Review No: PHST-23-011
Building and Planning Department
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Re: Plan Review: PLAN CHECK COMMENTS
Address: 26 Ashler Ave
PLANNING DIVISION COMMENTS:
1.Information has been noted.
2.Windows have been changed to be a group of double-hung windows at the kitchen on the right-side elevations.
Please review updated plans.
If you have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact me.
Regards,
Clara Portillo
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