Item 2 - Staff Report and Attachments 1 to 4
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: 10/25/2023 ITEM NO: 2
DATE: October 20, 2023
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Requesting Approval for Modifications to an Existing Front Porch and
Windows on an Existing Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8.
Located at 50 Hernandez Avenue. APN 510-20-003. Categorically Exempt
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Request for
Review Application PHST-23-016. Property Owner: Richard Archuleta and
Chrissy Klander. Applicant: Jay Plett, Architect. Project Planner: Sean Mullin.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider a request for modifications to an existing front porch and windows on an existing
single-family residence on property zoned R-1:8 located at 50 Hernandez Avenue.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 1903 (effective year built 1920) per County Assessor’s
Database
2. Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: Unknown
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? No
4. Is structure in a historic district? No
5. If yes, is it a contributor? N/A
6. Findings required? No
7. Considerations required? Yes
BACKGROUND:
On January 26, 2022, the Committee conducted a preliminary review of a request for
construction of exterior alterations and a second-story addition greater than 100 square feet
and provided recommendations to the applicant for project revisions.
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BACKGROUND (continued):
A Minor Residential Development application for the proposed project was submitted to the
Town on February 28, 2022. The development plans provided with the application were
consistent with those presented during the preliminary review and the applicant responded to
all recommendations of the Committee. The Committee recommended approval of the Minor
Residential Development application, which was subsequently approved by the Town on June
27, 2022. Building Permits for the project are currently under review with the Town.
DISCUSSION:
The applicant has returned to the Committee requesting approval for modifications to the
existing front porch and windows (Attachment 1).
The applicant indicates that the existing front porch trellis and columns were constructed after
the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and are in poor condition. The applicant requests approval to
replace the porch trellis and round columns with a new trellis supported by square columns
with caps and bases (Attachment 2). A new wrought iron railing would enclose the porch space
(Attachment 3).
With the previous approval, some of the existing windows were to remain along with new
windows on each level to match the existing windows, including reconfiguration and
replacement of windows on the street-facing façade. The applicant now requests approval to
replace all windows with aluminum-clad wood windows (Attachment 1). Pictures of the
existing windows and details on the proposed window are included as Attachment 4.
CONCLUSION:
Should the Committee find merit in the proposed project, the Committee should approve the
request, which can be accomplished with a revision to the pending Building Permits.
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:
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CONSIDERATIONS (continued):
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.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Project Description
2. Porch Plans
3. Porch Images and Railing Details
4. Window Images and Details
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JA/FLEET
ARCHULETA50 HERNANDEZ AVENUE LOS GATOS, CA 95030
TO: TOWN OF LOS GATOSFROM: JAY PLETT ARCHITECT
Request to Rebuild a Non-Historic Front Porch Trellis on a Historic house and Utilize Alum Clad Marvin Wood Windows
FRONT PORCH
The existing trellis structure and railings were added to the structure following the Loma Prieta earthquake, 1989. Plans are on file with the Town. The structure is currently suffering from wood dry rot and decay.
We are asking for approval to rebuild the Trellis per the attached plans/elevation drawings with a wrought iron rail.
The rail design was mocked up by an iron working artisan and photos are attached.
WINDOWS
We would like to utilize aluminum clad Marvin wood window per the attached information. Trim will be historically correct, matching the current home trim - sill nosing size, jamb and head trim back-band, skirt, etc...
Thank you for your consideration.
JAY PLETT ARCHITECT
ATTACHMENT 1
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ATTACHMENT 2
Porch
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Front of home with non-historic porch
ATTACHMENT 3
Porch
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Exis3ng structure is ro6ng. Water flows into garage below during winter storms!
Porch
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Water is entering concrete wall below
Water damage and rot in substructure as seen from inside the garage below
Porch
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Another example
Windows – 50 Hernandez Ave
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Front of home
ATTACHMENT 4
Windows – 50 Hernandez Ave
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Window on front of house
Windows – 50 Hernandez Ave
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Use Marvin. Ul7mate Double Hung G2 windows
h>ps://www.marvin.com/products/collec7ons/signature/ul7mate/double-hung-g2
Home Page of the Marvin Website gives key features
Windows – 50 Hernandez Ave
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Historic home located within the historic district – Using Marvin Ul7mate Double Hung G2
223 Massol Ave – historic house with Marvin Windows
Windows – 50 Hernandez Ave
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Up close view of Marvin Window (with exterior screen): black window with white wood trim.
Note: We plan to use “white” = a shade of white/cream window with white/cream wood trim.
Windows – 50 Hernandez Ave
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Another historic home within the historic district with double hung windows in white/white.
93 Broadway – Historic House in historic district
Our proposed white window with white trim (but no divided lites) would be similar to this window.
Windows – 50 Hernandez Ave
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Exis7ng Original Window
Current original window with screen on outside – shown from inside since screens block view
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