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Annual Certified Local Government ReportCertified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 1 Name of CLG Town of Los Gatos Report Prepared by: Sean Mullin Date of commission/board review: October 2022 – September 2023 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION I. Enforce Appropriate State or Local Legislation for the Designation and Protection of Historic Properties. A.Preservation Laws 1.What amendments or revisions, if any, are you considering to the certified ordinance? Please forward drafts or proposals. REMINDER: Pursuant to the CLG Agreement, OHP must have the opportunity to review and comment on ordinance changes prior to adoption. Changes that do not meet the CLG requirements could affect certification status. None. 2.Provide an electronic link to your ordinance or appropriate section(s) of the municipal/zoning code. https://library.municode.com/ca/los gatos/codes/code of ordinances?nodeId=CO CH29ZORE ARTVIIIOVZOHIPR B.New Local Landmark Designations (Comprehensive list of properties/districts designated under local ordinance, HPOZ, etc.) INSTRUCTIONS: This a Word form with expanding text fields and check boxes. It will probably open as Read-Only. Save it to your computer before you begin entering data. This form can be saved and reopened. Because this is a WORD form, it will behave generally like a regular Word document except that the font, size, and color are set by the text field. •Start typing where indicated to provide the requested information. •Click on the check box to mark either yes or no. •To enter more than one item in a particular text box, just insert an extra line (Enter) between the items. Save completed form and email as an attachment to Lucinda.Woodward@parks.ca.gov. You can also convert it to a PDF and send as an email attachment. Use the Acrobat tab in WORD and select Create and Attach to Email. You can then attach the required documents to that email. If the attachments are too large (greater than10mb total), you will need to send them in a second or third email. ITEM 6 Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 2 1. During the reporting period, October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023, what properties/districts have been locally designated? REMINDER: Pursuant to California Government Code § 27288.2, “the county recorder shall record a certified resolution establishing an historical resources designation issued by the State Historical Resources Commission or a local agency, or unit thereof.” 2. What properties/districts have been de-designated this past year? For districts, include the total number of resource contributors? Property Name/Address Date Removed Reason 16600 Cypress Way 10/26/22 Presumptive Historic pre-1941 properties found to have no historic significance. 301 – 307 N Santa Cruz Avenue 1/11/23 212 Thurston Street 1/25/23 16005 Shannon Road 3/29/23 42 Fillmer Avenue 4/26/23 216 Alexander Avenue 6/28/23 14331 Capri Drive 6/28/23 63 & 65 Highland Avenue 9/27/23 17035 Pine Avenue 9/27/23 Property Name/Address Date Designated If a district, number of contributors Date Recorded by County Recorder Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 3 C. Historic Preservation Element/Plan 1. Do you address historic preservation in your general plan? ☐ No ☐ Yes, in a separate historic preservation element. ☒ Yes, it is included in another element. Provide an electronic link to the historic preservation section(s) of the General Plan or to the separate historic preservation element. https://www.losgatosca.gov/2138/General-Plan D. Review Responsibilities 1. Who takes responsibility for design review or Certificates of Appropriateness? ☐ All projects subject to design review go the commission. ☒ Some projects are reviewed at the staff level without committee review. What is the threshold between staff-only review and full-commission review? Work on listed historic resources properties, including properties in historic districts, is required by ordinance to be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC). Pre-1941 structures are presumptive historic resources unless determined not to be significant. Proposed demolitions of presumptive and listed historic resources are reviewed by the HPC. Exterior alterations to presumptive historic resources are reviewed by staff and referred to the HPC for comment on a discretionary basis. 2. California Environmental Quality Act • What is the role of the staff and commission in providing input to CEQA documents prepared for or by the local government? HPC reviews proposed demolition and/or potentially adverse alterations to listed and presumptive historic resources to provide input to CEQA documents prepared for the Town. What is the role of the staff and commission in reviewing CEQA documents for projects that are proposed within the jurisdiction of the local government? Staff reviews CEQA documents based on designation or input from the HPC. 3. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act • What is the role of the staff and commission in providing input to Section 106 documents prepared for or by; the local government? Staff would provide input and forward to HPC to provide input to Town officials when applicable. Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 4 •What is the role of the staff and commission in reviewing Section 106 documents for projects that are proposed within the jurisdiction of the local government? HPC would provide input to Town officials when applicable. II. Establish an Adequate and Qualified Historic Preservation Review Commission by State or Local Legislation. A.Commission Membership Attach resumes and Statement of Qualifications forms for all members. 1.If you do not have two qualified professionals on your commission, explain why the professional qualifications not been met and how professional expertise is otherwise being provided. N/A 2.If all positions are not currently filled, why is there a vacancy, and when will the position will be filled? N/A. Name Professional Discipline Date Appointed Date Term Ends Email Address Susan Burnett Masters in Nursing, Planning Commissioner July 2022 December 2023 Barry Cheskin Retired CEO January 2021 December 2024 Kylie Clark Community organizer, nonprofit professional; Planning Commissioner January 2022 December 2022 Timothy Lundell Attorney January 2021 December 2022 Martha Queiroz Interior Designer January 2023 December 2026 Lee Quintana Planner, City of San Jose (retired) Former Los Gatos Planning Commissioner June 2023 December 2027 Steven Raspe Attorney, Planning Commissioner January 2020 December 2022 Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 5 B.Staff to the Commission/CLG staff 1.Is the staff to your commission the same as your CLG coordinator? ☒ Yes ☐ No If not, who serves as staff? Click or tap here to enter text. 2.If the position(s) is not currently filled, why is there a vacancy? N/A Attach resumes and Statement of Qualifications forms for staff. Name/Title Discipline Dept. Affiliation Email Address Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager _______________________ Sean Mullin, MUP, AICP, Senior Planner BA Computer Science and Architecture; Masters in City and Regional Planning _________________________ BA Geography; Masters in Urban Planning Community Development Department (CDD) ______________________ Community Development Department (CDD) jarmer@losgatosca.gov ____________________________ smullin@losgatosca.gov Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 6 C.Attendance Record Please complete attendance chart for each commissioner and staff member. Commissions are required to meet four times a year, at a minimum. If you haven’t met at least four times, explain why not. Commissioner/Staff Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Planning Commissioner, Vice Chair Susan Burnett ☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☐ Chair Barry Cheskin ☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☐☒ Planning Commissioner Kylie Clark ☒☒☐ Chair Timothy Lundell ☐☒☒ Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe ☒☒☐☒☒☐☒☒☒☒☒☒ Committeemember Marth Queiroz ☐☐☐☒☒☒☒☒☐☒☒☐ Committeemember Lee Quintana ☐☒☒☒ Jennifer Armer, Planning Manager ☒☒☒☒☐☐☒☒☒☒☒☒ Sean Mullin, Senior Planner ☐☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒☒ Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 7 D. Training Received Indicate what training each commissioner and staff member has received. Remember it is a CLG requirement is that all commissioners and staff to the commission attend at least one training program relevant to your commission each year. It is up to the CLG to determine the relevancy of the training. Commissioner/Staff Name Training Title & Description (including method presentation, e.g., webinar, workshop) Duration of Training Training Provider Date Jennifer Armer Interpretation and Application of Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties 1.25 hours OHP eLearning Course 3/25/23 Sean Mullin History of Landscape Architecture (Webinar) 2.0 hours Planetizen September 2023 Sean Mullin How Architectural Utility is Constrained by Politics 1.0 hour Planetizen September 2023 Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. III. Maintain a System for the Survey and Inventory of Properties that Furthers the Purposes of the National Historic Preservation Act A. Historical Contexts: initiated, researched, or developed in the reporting year (excluding those funded by OHP) NOTE: California CLG procedures require CLGs to submit survey results, including historic contexts, to OHP. (If you have not done so, submit an electronic copy or link if available online with this report.) Context Name Description How it is Being Used Date Submitted to OHP N/A Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 8 B. New Surveys or Survey Updates (excluding those funded by OHP) NOTE: The evaluation of a single property is not a survey. Also, material changes to a property that is included in a survey, is not a change to the survey and should not be reported here. How are you using the survey data? N/A IV. Provide for Adequate Public Participation in the Local Historic Preservation Program A. Public Education What public outreach, training, or publications programs has the CLG undertaken? How were the commissioners and staff involved? Please provide an electronic link to all publications or other products not previously provided to OHP. Item or Event Description Date Town of Los Gatos website Hooked on Los Gatos Town history: http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.aspx?NID=1822 Historic Preservation: http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.aspx?NID=190 The Los Gatos Library and History Museum of Los Gatos maintain a web-site that provides digitized images of over 5,000 photographs, maps, death records, minutes, letters, advertisements, postcards and family archives. https://www.losgatosca.gov/1471/Local-History On-going On-going Survey Area Context Based- yes/no Level: Reconnaissance or Intensive Acreage # of Properties Surveyed Date Completed Date Submitted to OHP N/A Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANNUAL PRODUCTS REPORTS FOR CLGS NOTE: OHP will forward this information to NPS on your behalf. Please read “Guidance for completing the Annual Products Report for CLGs” located at http://www.nps.gov/clg/2015CLG GPRA/FY2013 BaselineQuestionnaireGuidance- May2015.docx. A. CLG Inventory Program During the reporting period (October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023) how many historic properties did your local government add to the CLG inventory? This is the total number of historic properties and contributors to districts (or your best estimate of the number) added to your inventory from all programs, local, state, and Federal, during the reporting year. These might include National Register, California Register, California Historic Landmarks, locally funded surveys, CLG surveys, and local designations. Program area Number of Properties added B. Local Register (i.e., Local Landmarks and Historic Districts) Program 1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023) did you have a local register program to create local landmarks and/or local districts (or a similar list of designations) created by local law? ☒Yes ☐ No 2. If the answer is yes, then how many properties have been added to your register or designated from October 1, 2022- September 30, 2023? 1 (see A.) C. Local Tax Incentives Program 1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023) did you have a Local Tax Incentives Program, such as the Mills Act? ☐ Yes ☒ No Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 10 2. If the answer is yes, how many properties have been added to this program from October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023? N/A Name of Program Number of Properties Added During 2022-2023 Total Number of Properties Benefiting From Program Type here. Type here. Click or tap here to enter text. D. Local “bricks and mortar” grants/loan program 1. 20uring the reporting period (October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023) did you have a local government historic preservation grant and/or loan program for rehabilitating/restoring historic properties? ☐Yes ☒No 2. If the answer is yes, then how many properties have been assisted under the program(s) from October 1, 2022- September 30, 2023? N/A Name of Program Number of Properties that have Benefited Type here. Type here. E. Design Review/Local Regulatory Program 1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023) did your local government have a historic preservation regulatory law(s) (e.g., an ordinance) authorizing Commission and/or staff review of local government projects or impacts on historic properties? ☒ Yes ☐ No 2. If the answer is yes, how many historic properties did your local government review for compliance with your local government’s historic preservation regulatory law(s) from October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023? 31 F. Local Property Acquisition Program 1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023) did you have a local program to acquire (or help to acquire) historic properties in whole or in part through purchase, donation, or other means? ☐Yes ☒ No Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 11 2. If the answer is yes, then how many properties have been assisted under the program(s) from October 1, 2022- September 30, 2023? Name of Program Number of Properties that have Benefited N/A Type here. IN ADDITION TO THE MINIMUM CLG REQUIREMENTS, OHP IS INTERESTED IN A SUMMARY OF LOCAL PRESERVATION PROGRAMS A. What are your most critical preservation planning issues? Preservation, rehabilitation, and re-use of historic resources. B. What is the single accomplishment of your local government this year that has done the most to further preservation in your community? Providing preservation input to the General Plan Update Advisory Committee regarding revisions to the Environment and Sustainability, Land Use, and Community Design Elements of the Draft General Plan 2040. Providing useful direction regarding rehabilitation and re-use of historic resources. C. What recognition are you providing for successful preservation projects or programs? None at this time. D. What are your local historic preservation goals for 2022-2023? To continue to provide useful direction regarding rehabilitation and re-use of historic resources; Discuss contributing structures; Consider review of Los Gatos Preservation/Rehabilitation Guidelines. E. So that we may better serve you in the future, are there specific areas and/or issues with which you could use technical assistance from OHP? Type here. Certified Local Government Program -- 2022-2023 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023) 12 F. In what subject areas would you like to see training provided by the OHP? How you like would to see the training delivered (workshops, online, technical assistance bulletins, etc.)? Training Needed or Desired Desired Delivery Format Type here. G. Would you be willing to host a training working workshop in cooperation with OHP? ☒Yes ☐ No H. Is there anything else you would like to share with OHP? Click or tap here to enter text. XII Attachments (electronic) ☒ Resumes and Statement of Qualifications forms for all commission members/alternatives and staff ☒ Minutes from commission meetings ☐ Drafts of proposed changes to the ordinance ☐ Drafts of proposed changes to the General Plan ☐ Public outreach publications Email to Lucinda.Woodward@parks.ca.gov Statement of Qualifications for Certified Local Governments Commissioners Local Government: Town of Los Gatos Name of Commissioner: Susan Burnett Date of Appointment: July 1, 2022 Date Term Expires: Reviewed annually Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation. At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning, pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation? ____Yes X No Summarize your qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses or certificates. Previous member of Historic Preservation Committee, 8 years Historic Preservation Member 2022 to present Long-term resident of the Town of Los Gatos Statement of Qualifications for Certified Local Governments Commissioners Local Government: Town of Los Gatos Name of Commissioner: Barry Cheskin Date of Appointment: January 1, 2021 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2024 Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation. At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning, pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation? ____Yes X No Summarize you qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses or certificates. • Historic Preservation Member 2021 to present • 4-year resident of the Town of Los Gatos; prior homeowner of a historic home in the Town’s University-Edelen District for 2 years prior • Educational qualifications: o M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance – Columbia University Graduate School of Business Degree Awarded - 5/1988 o M.S. in Mechanical Engineering – Stanford University Degree Awarded – 6/1983 o B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – Massachusetts Institute of Technology Degree Awarded – 6/1982 • Self-Study: o Webinars/E-Learning  Department of Housing & Urban Development: “Historic Preservation and HUD” (Webinar)  Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: “What is Section 106?” (E-learning: Certificate) o Books  A Field Guide to American Houses: The Definitive Guide to Identifying and Understanding America's Domestic Architecture/ by Virginia Savage McAlester. Revised, Expanded Edition. Knopf, 2015  Giving Preservation a History: Histories of Historic Preservation in the United States/ by Max Page and Randall Mason. 2nd edition. Routledge, 2019.  Historic preservation: an introduction to its history, principles, and practice / by Norman Tyler. 3rd edition. W.W. Norton, 2018. o Other Materials  Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Town Code and Enabling Resolution 2004-109  2019 Los Gatos Historic Survey/ by Los Gatos Historical Society  The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings/ by Kay D. Weeks and Anne E. Grimmer. Revised. 2017.  Sustainable Preservation: California's Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, 2013-2017/ by California Office of Historic Preservation Statement of Qualifications for Certified Local Governments Commissioners Local Government: Town of Los Gatos Name of Commissioner: Kylie Clark Date of Appointment: January 1, 2022 Date Term Expires: Reviewed annually Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation. At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning, pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation? ____Yes X No Summarize your qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses or certificates. Historic Preservation Member 2022 to December 2022 Approximately 2-year resident of the Town of Los Gatos Statement of Qualifications for Certified Local Governments Commissioners Local Government: Town of Los Gatos Name of Commissioner: Timothy Lundell Date of Appointment: January 1, 2021 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2022 Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation. At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning, pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation? ____Yes No Summarize you qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses or certificates. Historic Preservation Member 2021 to December 2022 44-year resident of the Town of Los Gatos Practicing attorney for 46 years, emphasizing real estate and construction law Owner of a restored carriage house, structure originally built in late 1800’s Former member of Los Gatos 2020 General Plan Advisory Committee Former member of Los Gatos North 40 Specific Plan Advisory Committee Statement of Qualifications for Certified Local Governments Commissioners Local Government: Town of Los Gatos Name of Commissioner: Martha Queiroz Date of Appointment: January 1, 2023 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2026 Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation. At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning, pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation? ____Yes X No Summarize your qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses or certificates. AS Degree in Interior Design American Society of Interior Designers member Coursework on architectural history and elements and principles of design, color theory, and design. Statement of Qualifications for Certified Local Governments Commissioners Local Government: Town of Los Gatos Name of Commissioner: Lee Quintana Date of Appointment: June 1, 2023 Date Term Expires: December 31, 2023 Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation. At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning, pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation? _X__Yes No Summarize your qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses or certificates. BA in Cultural Anthropology, UC Berkeley MA in Geography (Cultural), San Jose State University Planner, City of San Jose (retired) Former Los Gatos Planning Commissioner Previous member of the Historic Preservation Committee Long-term resident of the Town of Los Gatos Statement of Qualifications for Certified Local Governments Commissioners Local Government: Town of Los Gatos Name of Commissioner: Steven Raspe Date of Appointment: January 1, 2020 Date Term Expires: Reviewed annually Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation. At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning, pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation? ____Yes X No Summarize your qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses or certificates. Historic Preservation Member 2020 to present Approximately 10-year resident of the Town of Los Gatos Statement of Qualifications for Certified Local Governments Staff Local Government: Town of Los Gatos Name of Staff Member: Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planner Manager Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation. At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning, pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation? X Yes ____No Planning Summarize your qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses or certificates. BA, Computer Science & Architecture, Vassar College Masters, City & Regional Planning, University of California, Berkeley, 2005 American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Professional Planner, 2005 to present Statement of Qualifications for Certified Local Governments Staff Local Government: Town of Los Gatos Name of Staff Member: Sean Mullin, AICP, Senior Planner Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission membership may also include lay members who have demonstrated special interests, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation. At least two Commission members are encouraged to be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, planning, pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture or related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Are you a professional in one of the disciplines associated with historic preservation? X Yes ____No Planning Summarize your qualifying education, professional experience, and any appropriate licenses or certificates. BA, Geography, University of California at Santa Barbara Masters, Urban Planning, San Jose State University, 2014 American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Professional Planner, 2013 to present 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 26, 2022 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on October 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. This meeting This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Town Council Policy 2-01 entitled Town Agenda Format and Rules and Town Resolution. In accordance with Town Policy and Resolution, the public may only view the meeting online and not in the Council Chamber. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Timothy Lundell, Vice Chair Barry Cheskin, Planning Commissioner Kylie Clark, Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe, and Committee Member Susan Burnett. Absent: None. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – September 28, 2022 MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Cheskin to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Commissioner Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 2 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 114 Wilder Way Architecture and Site Application S-22-030 and Variance Application V-22-002 Request for Demolition of an Existing Non-Contributing Single-Family Residence and Construction of a New Single-Family Residence to Exceed the Floor Area Ratio Standards, and a Variance to the Front Yard Setback Requirements and the Parking Requirements on Property Located in the Almond Grove Historic District Zoned R- 1D:LHP. APN 510-17-072. PROPERTY OWNER: Alvaro Anzoategui APPLICANT: David Kuoppamaki PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman Continued from September 28, 2022. Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. David Kuoppamaki, Applicant - As a result of the Committee’s feedback, they made minor changes to the finishes on the front and now show the floor area ratio of the neighborhood on the plans. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. - Which garage door design will be used? Does it have extra lites? David Kuoppamaki, Applicant - The garage door design has changed from a diagonal to a vertical pattern. The 3D rendering shows more lites than the architectural drawings. It shows rows of two on top. If the Committee prefers, they can use 12 lites design which looks similar to the old half doors. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. - The Committee appreciated the changes made based on the last meeting’s comments. - Concerned about the second floor massing. But walked through the neighborhood again and saw that the form is consistent with the other homes in the area. - The changes were helpful. The design has been much improved. - The garage door and trellis help minimize the massing. PAGE 3 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2022 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to Recommend Approval to the Community Development Director on the Request for Demolition of an Existing Non-Contributing Single-Family Residence and Construction of a New Single-Family Residence to Exceed the Floor Area Ratio Standards, and a Variance to the Front Yard Setback Requirements and the Parking Requirements on Property Located in the Almond Grove Historic District Zoned R-1D:LHP. Making all the Required Findings. Provided that applicant includes in the garage door design the 12 lite version. Seconded by Member Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 3. 16600 Cypress Way Request for Review PHST-22-017 Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned HR-2½. APN 532-23-107. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Scott Watson PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Scott Watson, Owner - They bought the house 10 years ago. They remodeled the interior but not the exterior. The historic 1915 original house exists in the middle. But in the 70’s changes were made to the windows into an aluminum slider or single paned, large view windows. The architecture is disjointed as seen in the mix of roof pitches. They hope for removal from the inventory as they plan to reroof and paint the exterior. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Member Burnett to Remove a Pre-1941 Property From the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned HR-2½. Making the Necessary Findings. Seconded by Commissioner Raspe. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. PAGE 4 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2022 4. 223 Massol Avenue Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-22-044 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations to a Detached Structure in Front of an Existing Single-Family Residence Located in the Almond Grove Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-16-020. PROPERTY OWNER: Kevin McLarney APPLICANT: Jay Plett PROJECT PLANNER: Jennifer Armer Jennifer Armer, Planning Manager, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Jay Plett, Architect - They want to add a gable roof to the accessory building above the garage. The windows will stay the same. It will become an ADU. The gable roof would continue over an added bathroom. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Jay Plett, Architect - The owners have spoken to the neighbors about the ADU. The neighbors are in support. Committee members made comments. - The gable roof is a significant improvement. - The current flat shed roof looks out of place. - The design reflects the original structure and is more consistent with the other roofs. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. - The change is an improvement and returns to its original form. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Clark to Forward a Recommendation of Approval of the Above Request to the Community Development Director. Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations to a Detached Structure in Front of an Existing Single-Family Residence Located in the Almond Grove Historic District on Property Zoned R- 1D:LHP at 223 Massol Avenue. Seconded by Member Burnett. PAGE 5 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2022 VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 5. 126 University Avenue Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-22-042 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence Located in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 529 02 016. PROPERTY OWNER: Jean-Philippe Persico APPLICANT: Davide Giannella PROJECT PLANNER: Savannah Van Akin Savannah Van Akin, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Davide Giannella, Architect - They are not modifying the exterior that is visible. The changes are in the rear by replacing some of the windows and doors to provide natural light. They will enlarge the lightwell to rear yard and basement. It will become an outdoor seating area. A bedroom will be added downstairs with a lightwell for egress. The side lightwells will be flush to the house. The house’s footprint will remain the same. The additions will match the existing exterior finishes and materials. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Davide Giannella, Architect - Yes, all the new windows will be framed in wood. - We chose the glass roof to connect the two volumes. An all glass roof will bring in more light down into the basement. - It is not part of the egress. They can walk out the doors for egress. - The rear doors are multiple sliding glass doors. Closed Public Comment. PAGE 6 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2022 Committee members discussed the matter. - Most of the changes are not visible to passerbys. - The plans do not alter the footprint. - Being a historic structure, a shingled versus glass roof would fit in with the existing roof. - Prefer using swinging French doors to keep it as authentic as possible. - The changes are tastefully done. - There are no changes to the front. - Natural light is important in a bedroom. - It is in a historic area and all sides should be considered. Swinging French doors are preferred and not a glass roof in the rear. - Could support either option. - The Committee should try to be strict and stick to the guidelines. Otherwise, it will be hard to go back. - Staff: There is some flexibility. In general, the Town guidelines state that additions and modifications should be consistent with the home. The top priority is the front and side. There can be some flexibility in the back side. - Match the doors for consistency. - Need to check if other homes have similar sliders. The rear elevation is not original. It was remodeled and changed. The basement was partially added. Bifold doors are also an option. Glass roof is the more important feature. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Davide Giannella, Architect - Yes, there are currently French doors. MOTION: Motion by Chair Lundell to Forward a Recommendation of Approval to the Community Development Director of the Request for Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence Located in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R- 1D:LHP With the Condition to Replace the Glass Roof with a Shingle Roof Similar to the Existing Structure. The Glass Doors at the Rear be French Doors Instead of Sliders. Seconded by Vice Chair Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. PAGE 7 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2022 6. 113 Wilder Avenue Minor Development in an Historic District HS-22-043 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations, a First Floor Addition, and an Addition of Less than 100 Square Feet to the Existing Second Story to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence Located in the Almond Grove Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-18-011. PROPERTY OWNER: Gary Filizetti APPLICANT: Brett Brenkwitz PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Brett Brenkwitz, Architect - Their goal was to retain the historic architecture and feel of the 1910 house. Any changes made were tucked into roof or placed in the rear. The main changes viewed from the street will be the reorientation of the front stairs and the use of brick instead of concrete for the paving. There will also be a low picket fence with entry gates. Safer and energy efficient windows will be used. They will replace the various material windows to matching wood. No changes to exterior. The basement will be repurposed into heated space. Copper gutters sympathetic to Dutch Colonial Revival style will be used. Materials will match to the existing house. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Brett Brenkwitz, Architect - We will match the exact dimensions of the existing windows. Lugs will be used. Matching bottom rails of 3 ½ inch and stiles 1 ½ inch. Low roof slope shed dormer. It sits below the dormer so it doesn’t dominate the dormer. Trying to avoid an awkward step from the vertical wall to the lower dormer. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. - It is an interesting project. It increases the historic integrity of the property. - The changes are thoughtfully done. A lot of attention given to the things the Committee would be looking at. - Building into the existing dormer and hiding it, are very clever and consistent. PAGE 8 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 2022 - The changes are diminutive and cleverly done. Reassured that they went to great lengths on the materials. MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Cheskin to Forward a Recommendation of Approval to the Community Development Director for Construction of Exterior Alterations, a First Floor Addition, and an Addition of Less than 100 Square Feet to the Existing Second Story to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence Located in the Almond Grove Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. Seconded by Commissioner Clark. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the October 26, 2022 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 2022 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on November 16, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. This meeting This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Town Council Policy 2-01 entitled Town Agenda Format and Rules and Town Resolution. In accordance with Town Policy and Resolution, the public may only view the meeting online and not in the Council Chamber. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 3:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Timothy Lundell, Vice Chair Barry Cheskin, Planning Commissioner Kylie Clark, Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe, and Committee Member Susan Burnett. Absent: None. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – October 26, 2022 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Chair Lundell. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 2 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 301-307 N. Santa Cruz Avenue Request for Review PHST-22-020 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned C-2. Located at 301-307 N. Santa Cruz Avenue. APN 510-14-048. PROPERTY OWNER: Millen Family Partnership, LP APPLICANT: Mike Millen PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Mike Millen, Applicant - He is the owner, speaking on behalf of the family. Their parents bought the property in the 70’s. They want to make the parcel vibrant again. Architects ask if they can design something new, or if they must keep certain items to make it conform. - Some of the addresses are post-1941 and do not need to be considered. - The address at 208 Bachman had gone before the Town Council. They determined it had lost any historical integrity. - The address at 307 has changed from thirty to forty feet long. Windows and chimneys were removed. The buildings are now adjoined with party walls. - Some of the address numbers have changed over the years; 305 is now 303. - The Bloomfield Survey states too many changes. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Mike Millen, Applicant - They need all four buildings on the parcel removed from the inventory for complete design freedom. - They found the 1990 Bloomfield Survey inconsistent. It stated that 301 and 305 were altered and 303 and 307 were intact. But cumulative rating stated that everything is ineligible. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. PAGE 3 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • The Commercial Business District is important. The structure at 208 was removed from the inventory. 301 and 305 (formerly 303) no longer have historical significance. • Originally each address had separate owners and should be separately evaluated. • The Ann Bloomfield evaluation sheet included all four buildings. The summary stated that they were a good representation of the Spanish Colonial or Mediterranean style. Scaling and massing was very important for the small shop scale. • Bloomfield ranked the property with 34 points: 12 out of 12 for scaling and massing, 12 for design, 8 for pattern, 4 for architecture, 6 for total type, style and construction, and 4 for setting. Two of the buildings merit staying in the Historic Inventory. • In both the 2020 and 2040 General Plan guidelines, the goal is to maintain the historic character of the downtown area. The Land Use Element refers to the downtown as the historic heart of the town and has implementation plans. • Structures at 303 and 307 still have historic significance. Committee members asked questions of Staff. Staff - The primary date of 1900 is used as a filler date when the actual build date is unknown. The effective date reflects when known major reconstruction has taken place. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Mike Millen, Applicant - The Hannigan’s site was removed from the historic Inventory by the Town Council. Mike was young but, remembers this story. In the early 90’s, the restaurant received complaints about excessive noise from their patio. They installed plexiglass barriers to keep the noise level down. But they did not have a permit. The matter came before the Town Council who removed it from the Historic Resources Inventory because there was no historic significance. Mike does not know why it did not go before the Historic Preservation Committee. Committee members asked questions of Staff. Staff - In order to be fair and consistent, the determination needs to be based on the findings listed in the staff report. Committee members discussed the matter. • Two of the structures have undergone alterations but retain a large portion of original and distinctive characteristics. PAGE 4 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • The 301 building is a newer with no historic characteristics. • Item 3 finding: No distinctive characteristic of type, period or method of construction representation of work of a master. In 1990, Bloomfield claimed it that the 303 building still has characteristics. • We are lumping four ideas into one basket. 301 is obviously yes, take it off. Most of the changes occurred before that 1990 Bloomfield Survey. Changes and modification were done to the other structures, but they still retain original characteristics. But Sanborn lumped all the structures in one. • We still have the discretion to separate the structures. • Some of the buildings were built before 1941. Revisions were made but they retain some pre 1941 characteristics. • How much was changed in each building? Can the applicant give clear evidence? The evidence in the packet is muddled. • Agree that 301 can be removed • When we remove from structures from the inventory it is very clear cut. But not in this case. Two buildings look Mediterranean or Spanish colonial. The facades look good and are not falling down. They are right behind the Almond Grove Historic district. Staff: - Can continue and ask for more information from the applicant. They did extensive research. If there’s no additional information, then there is no need to continue. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Mike Millen, Applicant - They spent hours in the library, going through photos, phone directories and insurance maps. The material determined what existed commercially, except for 301 which was a residence running a tea house. Committee members discussed the matter. • Cannot let all four addresses be removed based on what we know now. • Applicant could reapply with clear evidence of severe alteration for each address. • No prejudice to applicant if part of the application is denied. Staff - 208 Bachman has no historic merit and would not return to the Committee. 301 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, too, does not need to come back to the Committee. Modification to the other building on the site would be reviewed consistent with other historic properties in Town. PAGE 5 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 2022 The parcel would be removed from the Historic Resources Inventory, but with certain addresses staying historic. MOTION: Motion by Chair Lundell to approve the removal of the structure located at 301 North Santa Cruz Avenue from the Historic Resources Inventory but deny without prejudice the removal of the other structures on that property (addressed as 303, 305, and 307 N. Santa Cruz Avenue). Seconded by Member Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the November 16, 2022 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2022 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Special Meeting on December 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Town Council Policy 2-01 entitled Town Agenda Format and Rules and Town Resolution. In accordance with Town Policy and Resolution, the public may only view the meeting online and not in the Council Chamber. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 3:01 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Timothy Lundell, Vice Chair Barry Cheskin, and Committee Member Susan Burnett. Absent: Planning Commissioner Kylie Clark and Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – November 16, 2022 MOTION: Motion by Chair Lundell to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 2 OF 9 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 25 W. Main Street Architecture and Site Application S-22-039 Variance Application V-22-011 Requesting Approval for Construction of an Addition to a Contributing Building in the Downtown Historic Commercial District, including Variances for Maximum Floor Area and Number of Required Parking Spaces on Property Zoned C-2:LHP. APN 529-01-017. PROPERTY OWNER: Reveal Corp. APPLICANT: Gordon Wong, Gkw Architects PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Gordon Wong, Applicant - Available for questions. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Gordon Wong - Provided background on the history of the building’s front doors. The existing corner door will remain but be inoperable and a new operable door will be added to the left front façade. Jenny Wong - The new addition to the rear will be visually distinguishable by utilizing vertical siding. The siding color will match the original building. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Cheskin to forward a recommendation of approval to the Community Development Director for Construction of an Addition to a Contributing Building in the Downtown Historic Commercial District, including Variances for Maximum Floor Area and Number of Required Parking Spaces on Property Zoned C-2:LHP. Seconded by Chair Lundell. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 3 OF 9 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2022 3. 126 University Avenue Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-22-042 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence Located in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 529-02-016. PROPERTY OWNER: Jean-Philippe Persico APPLICANT: Davide Giannella PROJECT PLANNER: Savannah Van Akin Savannah Van Akin, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Davide Giannella, Applicant - The purpose of the glass roof is to add light and openness to the basement. The rear wall was recently added and is not historical. Materials, such as the siding and French doors, match the existing house. Glass roofs are found in the Victorian era. A glass roof would be less visible at a 6 feet level than a shingled roof. The French glass doors will have a grid. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Davide Giannella, Applicant - The metal dividers between the glass will be steel tubing painted to look like iron. They did not consider a polygonal roof since it is a very small area of 4 x 5 feet. - The two long windows can be divided into smaller sections to match the other windows and doors. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • A flat shed roof seems modern. • The glass roof is not viewable from street. No objection. • The long windows will have six lites in each window in a pattern of 2 horizontal and 3 vertical sections. PAGE 4 OF 9 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2022 MOTION: Motion by Chair Lundell to Approve the Request for Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence Located in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R- 1D:LHP. Making all the Required Findings. Provided that Applicant Includes Dividing the Tall Vertical Windows into a matrix of 2 columns by 3 rows of lites per window. The dividers will consist of painted steel tubing. Seconded by Vice Chair Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 4. 35 Tait Avenue Request for Review PHST-22-021 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations (Front Door Replacement) to a Presumptive Historic Residence (Pre-1941) on Property Zoned R-1D. APN 510-44-004. APPLICANT: Dan Burnham PROPERTY OWNERS: Steven and Katherine Erickson PROJECT PLANNER: Savannah Van Akin Savannah Van Akin, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Dan Burnham, applicant, and Steven Erickson, owner - They are renovating the interior. They would like to replace the exterior front door. The trim will look the same. The existing door doesn’t fit correctly and leaks air. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Steven Erickson, owner, - Don’t know the door manufacturer at this moment. Closed Public Comment. PAGE 5 OF 9 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2022 Committee members discussed the matter. • The existing door looks okay. The proposed door is not consistent with the rest of the house. The proposed door looks very modern. • The proposed door doesn’t follow the style of the house. • Slightly mitigated by the fact that the front door doesn’t face the street. MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Burnett to Deny the Request for Construction of Exterior Alterations (Front Door Replacement) to a Presumptive Historic Residence (Pre-1941) on Property Zoned R-1D. Seconded by Vice Chair Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 5. 307 N. Santa Cruz Avenue Request for Review PHST-22-022 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations (Retractable Awning and Seating Area) to a Pre-1941 Commercial Building on Property Zoned C-2. APN 510-14-048. PROPERTY OWNER: Millen Family Partnership, LP. APPLICANT: Mike Millen PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Mike Millen, applicant - They have not chosen a color yet. An earth tone is possible. Transparent material was ruled out due to damage while folding. Glass was ruled out due to maintenance. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Closed Public Comment. PAGE 6 OF 9 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2022 Committee members discussed the matter. • Area is tucked away from view. • Design is good. • Need to call out a color choice in the motion. MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Burnett to Approve the Request for Construction of Exterior Alterations (Retractable Awning and Seating Area) to a Pre-1941 Commercial Building on Property Zoned C-2. With the Condition that the Awning be Earth Tone in Color. Seconded by Vice Chair Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 6. 16735 Shannon Road Request for Review PHST-22-023 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at 16735 Shannon Road. APN 523-06-006. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Mohsen Houshmand Sarvestani PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Mohsen Houshmand Sarvestani, applicant - There is no waterproof paper behind the siding according to our contractor. There is no way to repair the exterior siding and interior walls without waterproof paper. The exterior walls are rotten. They will need to remove old exterior siding to install waterproof paper, which would be considered a historic demolition. - They could not find any similar or like-for-like material to replace the old, unique wood siding. Staff - It is a challenge to find material that would match the profile of the existing siding. The work could be exempt if repaired with like-for-like material. They could send the Building PAGE 7 OF 9 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2022 Official to see if the siding is irreparable. Their observation would be forwarded to the Community Development Director for exemption. The other scenario would be to cover the siding. On a historic home, covering up the existing siding is still considered demolition. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • The structure still has integrity. Trying to save the bungalow style. Cannot see any damage. No proof of damage. Need further information on the damage. • Willing to be flexible on the materials with the owner’s efforts to rehabilitate the home. MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Cheskin to Deny a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. Seconded by Chair Lundell. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 7. 253 W. Main Street Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-22-051 Requesting Approval to Modify the Previously Approved Front Door on a New Single- Family Residence Located in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-45-006. PROPERTY OWNER: Mike and Kim Wasserman APPLICANT: Bess Wiersema, Studio Three Design PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Mike and Kim Wasserman, owners - The replacement door is 300 years old and a family heirloom. They did not have it when the plans were previously presented. It is replacing a modern glass door. Neighbors signed a letter in support. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. PAGE 8 OF 9 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2022 Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • The door does not fit the context of the home. The features need to fit the home or the historic district. Maybe it could be installed elsewhere in the house. • Would the original plans have been approved with this new door? It is not replacing an existing historical door but the door in the plans. It is an unusual door. • Inclined to approve the door based on the history and owner’s attachment to the door. The neighbors expressed support to approve. • The door is not consistent with the neighborhood. • Not installed as a front door. • The door is very prominent. Open Public Comment for a specific question regarding the door being very prominent and not consistent with the style of the house and neighborhood. Mike and Kim Wasserman, owners - The original door did not follow the guidelines either, yet it was approved. The new door is made of wood and is a piece of art. Bess Wiersema - Entries in the Design Guidelines does not specifically refer to doors or door styles. They are addressing entries with details, porches and walk ups. In a modified Tudor style home, a heavy door that is wood and not see-through is appropriate. There was no discussion of the prior door. The door looked like a series of French doors. The door sits deep back from the front in a recessed porch. It may seem noticeable because the house is under construction. All glass French doors are not necessarily seen in a historical district. We are meeting the design guidelines. It is not a bungalow or a French cottage type house. It is a modified Tudor style house. A heavy wood door is appropriate for a modified Tudor house. Close Public Comment Committee members discussed the matter. • The previously proposed door was consistent with the house design. • When building in a historic district should be consistent with the district style. • On page 55 in the Design Guidelines, it says that all exterior elements subject to review should be consistent with the proposed style. There are no other 300-year-old doors in Los Gatos. PAGE 9 OF 9 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2022 MOTION: Motion by Chair Lundell to Approve the Request to Modify the Previously Approved Front Door on a New Single-Family Residence Located in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. The motion failed due to lack of second. MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Burnett to Deny the Request to Modify the Previously Approved Front Door on a New Single-Family Residence Located in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. Seconded by Vice Chair Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed 2-1. Chair Lundell opposed. Appeal rights were recited. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 8. Annual Certified Local Government Report Appreciation to Chair Tim Lundell for his service. A new member will be joining in January 2023. Susan Burnett will be joining the Planning Commission in 2023. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the December 14, 2022 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 25, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on January 25, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Town Council Policy 2-01 entitled Town Agenda Format and Rules and Town Resolution. In accordance with Town Policy and Resolution, the public may only view the meeting online and not in the Council Chamber. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chair Barry Cheskin, Planning Commissioner Susan Burnett, Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe, and Committee Member Martha Queiroz. Absent: None. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – December 14, 2022 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 2 OF 3 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 212 Thurston Street Request for Review PHST-23-001. Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1D. APN 410-15-039. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Meleah Guillardo PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened and Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Burnett to Approve a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1D. Seconded by Committee Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Committee members discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to Approve Vice Chair Cheskin as Chair. Seconded by Commissioner Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to Approve Commissioner Burnett as Vice Chair. Seconded by Chair Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 3 OF 3 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2023 4. Meeting Schedule for 2023 In-person meetings scheduled to begin in March 2023. Welcome to new Committee Member Martha Queiroz. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the January 25, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on February 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Town Council Policy 2-01 entitled Town Agenda Format and Rules and Town Resolution. In accordance with Town Policy and Resolution, the public may only view the meeting online and not in the Council Chamber. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Barry Cheskin, Vice Chair Susan Burnett, Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe, and Committee Member Martha Queiroz. Absent: None VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – January 25, 2023 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Burnett to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 2 OF 3 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 202 University Avenue Variance Application V-22-003 Requesting Approval for Construction of an Accessory Structure Requiring Variances to Accessory Structure Lot Coverage Standards, Street-Side Setback Requirements, and Reverse Corner Lot Projection Standards in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 529-04-001. PROPERTY OWNER: Tyler and Kristine Shewey APPLICANT: Jay Plett, Architect PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Jay Plett, Applicant - Neighbors had concerns. A guy wire prevents moving the garage to the other side of the property. It would also require a side loaded garage. The garage needs adequate back up space. Other garages exist in historic districts with one-foot setbacks. The garage would have the same Italianate style as the house. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Jay Plett, Applicant - The civil engineer asked PG&E if the guy wire could be moved but received no answer. It’s a major pole and last of the line connecting six large lines. - Both neighbors sent letters in opposition. One wrote that they didn’t want it in the back. The other neighbor said that the balcony in the back would intrude into their house. Moving the structure forward will solve the window and balcony concerns. The variance is on the streetside. - If this was a side lot, the allowed size is 537 square feet, they are asking for 518 square feet. - On W. Main there are two similarly situated garages with a street facing side. - Plantings will make the side view more appealing than a view of a garage door. - It is not common for historic home to have attached garages. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • What takes priority the neighbors’ requests for light and privacy or the bigger building that sets a precedent and affects the entire neighborhood. Staff: The possibility of the building becoming bigger because of an ADU cannot be considered. PAGE 3 OF 3 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • Owners have a right to off-street parking. Staff: Lots are allotted square footage, but required off-street parking doesn’t need to be covered. • The first design was better because it was smaller and less visible from the street, but the neighbors are not happy. What is the best orientation? • The guywire is an important factor in granting a Variance. It needs an answer. • What is the discussion with the neighbors? What are they opposed to? • Applicant needs to exhaust the issue of the guy wire. • Want to see in writing the complaints of the neighbor. • Choice is to continue with better explanation of the guy wire placement and the neighbors’ concerns, or declination of variance based on the questions. • 68 Miles Avenue is another rare reverse corner lot. Their garage faces Edelen Avenue. MOTION: Motion by Chair Cheskin to continue this item to March 22, 2023 and provided the following directions: Give more clarity and a definitive answer from PG&E about moving the guy wire. Provide details on the specific concerns of the neighbors and why they oppose the prior approved plan. Seconded by Commissioner Raspe. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) None. Reminder: The next meeting will be in-person at the Town Council Chambers. Staff will meet and walk you in. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the February 22, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ 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 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 29, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a special meeting on March 29, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Barry Cheskin, Vice Chair Susan Burnett, and Committee Member Martha Queiroz. Absent: Commissioner Raspe VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – February 22, 2023 2. 202 University Avenue Variance Application V-22-003 Forward a Recommendation to the Community Development Director on a Request for Construction of an Accessory Structure Requiring Variances to Accessory Structure Lot Coverage Standards, Street-Side Setback Requirements, and Reverse Corner Lot Projection Standards in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R- 1D:LHP. APN 529-04-001. PROPERTY OWNER: Tyler and Kristine Shewey APPLICANT: Jay Plett, Architect PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin Requesting continuance to April 26, 2023 MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Burnett to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 2 OF 4 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 29, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. 16005 Shannon Road Architectural and Site Application S-23-002 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned HR-1. Located at 16005 Shannon Road. APN 527-01-006. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Walker Pearce-Percy PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Owner/Applicant presented the project. Walker Pearce-Percy, Owner/Applicant - They found no historical information about their home at the library. No people of interest lived in their home. Closed Public Comment. MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Burnett to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned HR-1. Located at 16005 Shannon Road. APN 527-01-006. Finding no historical significance or architectural merit. Seconded by Committee Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 4. 248 University Avenue Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-23-005 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations (Window Replacement) to a Non-Contributing Single-Family Residence in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 529-04-094. PROPERTY OWNER: Carlos Dangelo APPLICANT: Dinah Dirilo PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. PAGE 3 OF 4 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 29, 2023 Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Dinah Darillo, Applicant working with the Contractor, Renewal at Andersen Windows. - The wood composite windows contain reclaimed wood fibers and thermoplastic resin. They look like wood. Existing windows are vinyl. The wood composite windows are more energy efficient and better looking than the existing windows. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Anisa Reyes, Compliance Manager from Renewal at Andersen Windows. - Wood windows were offered but cost more. The owner chose wood composite over wood windows due to budget. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Chair Cheskin to Approve Construction of Exterior Alterations (Window Replacement) to a Non-Contributing Single-Family Residence in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP with the considerations required. Seconded by Committee Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 5. 15 Chestnut Avenue Request for Review Application PHST-23-002 Requesting Approval for Removal and Replacement In-Kind of Wood Siding on a Pre- 1941 Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 510-40-155. PROPERTY OWNER: Mahtab Fatemi and Ben Verwer APPLICANT: Jay Plett, Architect PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. PAGE 4 OF 4 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 29, 2023 Jay Plett, Architect; Jim Pardon, Builder; and Ben Verwer, Owner - Custom milled the new siding to match the existing siding. Photos show how damaged the existing areas are. Details, soffits and trim will be duplicated. The bead board and trim will be duplicated. - They need to waterproof and add insulation to bring it up to code. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Jay Plett, Architect; Jim Pardon, Builder; and Ben Verwer, Owner - Old growth redwood is no longer available, only new. - Lack of underlayment was discovered when the siding was taken apart. - It is very difficult to save any wood. There is also the past use of lead paint and bondo. - Waterproof underlayment must be added from the exterior. Some historic homes have paper lining, this did not. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Queiroz to Approve Removal and Replacement In-Kind of Wood Siding on a Pre-1941 Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 510-40-155. Located at 15 Chestnut Avenue with the findings and considerations as required. Seconded by Vice Chair Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the March 29, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ 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 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 26, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on April 26, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Barry Cheskin, Vice Chair Susan Burnett, Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe, and Committee Member Martha Queiroz. Absent: None. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – March 29, 2023 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Commissioner Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 42 Fillmer Avenue Request for Review Application PHST-23-003 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 532-35-034. PROPERTY OWNER: Dara Florio APPLICANT: Lili Milano PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty/Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. PAGE 2 OF 4 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2023 Committee asked questions of Staff. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Lili Milano, Architect, with Dara Florio, Owner - They did research at the library and found no information. The Sanborn map ended two houses short of their house. The County did not have any records. - Their house does not have a defined architectural style. Colonial cottages of that time period, had horizontal siding, a lack of overhangs, shutters, a symmetrical layout, a rectangular shape, gables, etc. This house only has the characteristics of horizontal siding and a lack of overhangs. - An addition was built in 1983. It matches the siding and lack of overhangs of the main house. But some items do not match. The new windows are sliding instead of single hung and the frames are black instead of white. - They don’t see any historical characteristics. - It would be an economic hardship to this growing family if they cannot add to the home. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Lili Milano, Architect - The addition takes up 128 square feet for a bathroom and dressing area. The house is now 1500 square feet. The addition is under ten percent with not a lot of exterior or roofline modifications. The exterior siding matches. A bay window with a shed roof was added in the back. There is a small, shed roof on the porch. Everything else is hip roof. - They are not removing but adding to the front. They are expanding the kitchen to add a family room. They are not remodeling the back. - They cannot make these changes while under Historic Designation. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • You can still make additions while being on the Historic Resources Inventory. • There are guidelines for additions on Historic homes. • It shares many characteristics of other home on the street and neighborhood. • 1940 houses looked identical to that house. • It doesn’t qualify for removal. It adds to the neighborhood. • Want to save the feeling and look of a smaller home. Open Public Comment PAGE 3 OF 4 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2023 Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Lili Milano, Architect - The Intention is to build a small addition and not to change the style or remove anything. They can add to the back but not to the front if it remained on the historic inventory. - There are other homes on the same street that were removed from the inventory. Staff in response to Committee members questions Jennifer Armer, Planning Manager - Additions to the front of a historic home are limited to a demo of 25 percent instead of 50 percent. Even covering up a wall is considered part of a demo. - The focus is whether, or not, it is in a Historic District or any historic significance. Close Public Comment Committee members asked staff questions. Jennifer Armer, Planning Manager • As a house on the Historic Resources Inventory, this addition to the front would trigger the technical demolition regulation. If removed from the Historic Resources Inventory, it would not be considered a technical demolition. • There is more protection for historic homes. They would undergo a full and costly Architecture and Site application before a Building Permit application. • Residential Design Guidelines would be implemented either way. Committee members discussed the matter. • Even if there is precedence of nearby homes being removed from the Historic Resources Inventory, each case is different. • The house is not in an Overlay Zone, the Bloomfield Survey, or the Sanborn Map. It was built only a year before the 1941 cut off. • The house has no unique style. • Being a small, cute house is not enough of a reason to retain it on the Historic Resources Inventory. It is valuable to keep small, starter homes, but that is not in the purview of this Committee. This Committee protects historically significant homes. • Based on the criteria and the research by the applicant, there is not enough evidence of architectural or historical significance. • No person of significance has lived there. • It has been altered. • It meets the criteria for removal. PAGE 4 OF 4 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2023 • Even if removed from the Historic Resources Inventory, the project will still go through a review and need to follow the Residential Design Guidelines. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to Approve a Request to Remove a Pre- 1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 532-35-034. With the required findings as set forth in our packet for such removal. Seconded by Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the April 26, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 24, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on May 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Barry Cheskin, Vice Chair Susan Burnett, Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe, and Committee Member Martha Queiroz. Absent: None. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Gary Kohlsaat, Architect - This year the Los Gatos Movie Theatre has won an award from the Art Deco Preservation Society of California. The theatre, originally built in 1915, was redesigned in the Art Deco style in 2013, and nominated in 2020. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – April 26, 2023 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Burnett to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 2 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 24, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 45 Broadway Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-23-010 Requesting Approval for Demolition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit Located in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-45-057. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. PROPERTY OWNER: Brad and Lori Forcier APPLICANT: Jay Plett, Architect PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Jay Plett, Architect - This project came before the HPC in 2015. They planned to modify over 25 percent of the structure and were approved but didn’t follow through due to budget constraints. - It is in bad shape. The front façade’s siding was patched in. - The windows are out of alignment and have different trim. - It has single wall construction and portions are open to crawl space below. - There is mold in the bathrooms. - It is not up to code. There is no foundation but has wood columns resting on dirt. - They plan to build a new ADU in another part of the rear yard. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Lori Baker, Owner - They bought the place after the siding was replaced. They just painted. The previous owners lived there a long time. - It’s been an eyesore and not safe. They have had gas leaks. Opened and Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • The building has seen better days. • Was approved for technical demo years prior. • Not visible from the front street. • Still in a historic district and subject to the design guidelines PAGE 3 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 24, 2023 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Burnett to approve. Seconded by Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 3. 323 Pennsylvania Avenue Preliminary Review PHST-23-004 Preliminary Review for Exterior Alterations and Construction of a New Second-Story Addition to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 510-43-044. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. PROPERTY OWNER: Megan Jellinek APPLICANT: Gary Kohlsaat, Kohlsaat & Associates, Inc. PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened public comment. Applicant presented the project. Gary Kohlsatt, Architect; Jaqueline Greenmeir, Project Architect; and Megan Jellinek, Owner. - There are adjacent two-story structures. - They plan to maintain a majority of the house’s front exterior and keep the stucco. - The property has a 20-foot deep easement that cannot be used for the garage. The garage is now at front of the property and accessible by a gravel driveway along the side. - They will maintain the bungalow character. The second story is set back and will match the house. - There is an existing unfinished basement that has six to seven feet of height for headspace. - The rear of the house is not historical. Closed public comment. PAGE 4 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 24, 2023 Committee members asked questions of the applicant and owner and provided the following comments: • Like keeping the columns and recesses. • The small window is a nice feature. • Other homes nearby have a stepped back second-story. • Consider using ornaments like decorative vents in the front. • Not fond of aluminum wood clad windows. • Consider adding a chimney top. Megan Jellinek, Owner - The rear porch is not original. • The proposed house looks modern and not historic. It is lacking things that give it character. Gary Kohlsatt, Architect - They want to preserve the existing home. But can explore adding features. - The little window is part of a closet. It can become a recess but would need one on the other side for balance. • Consider using landscaping in front to break up the front. Sean Mullin, Senior Planner - Copper downspouts are not allowed due to particulate run off. Can treat it by sealing it. But if sealed it would not age and turn green. • Nice massing and balancing the new with the old. The second story is not too much or too tall. • The portico is a great Mediterranean element. • Advise working with neighbors about window placement. • Keeping the spindle poles/columns adds to the character. • Try to balance elements with placement of windows and landscaping. Gary Kohlsatt, Architect - The main window will be changed to an arched window to follow the shape of the recess above the existing window. The windows will be painted to match. • Prefer wood windows. PAGE 5 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 24, 2023 Reopen Public Comment Lee Quintana - Changes to the front don’t incorporate the existing features. The windows are very different. Prefer the recesses above the windows. Changes to the windows change the effect. Most of the windows are in two sections. The new ones have expanded to a larger size. The entire patio door is a little overpowering. Make sense to introduce areas of clear glass. - The existing house has rectangular windows. The proposed house has curved windows that go all the way to the top. This is repeated on the garage. Changes the feeling of the structure. Closed public comment. Committee members discussed the matter. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the May 24, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 28, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on June 28, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Barry Cheskin, Vice Chair Susan Burnett, and Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe. Absent: Committee Members Martha Queiroz and Lee Quintana VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – May 24, 2023 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Vice Chair Susan Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 2 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 216 Alexander Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-009 Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 510-15-028. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Suzanne Dix PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Suzanne Dix, Owner/Applicant with John Connor - Recently purchased the property and have lived there for over a month. The inside and outside look like it was built after 1967. Remodels were begun in 1967 and done through the 70’s and 80’s. They found no historic significance or owners. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Suzanne Dix, Owner/Applicant - The look of the house is like the Brady Bunch house. It has long hallways leading to the additions. The kitchen is centrally located and was probably done in the ‘80s. There is a pitched ceiling in front and a lower ceiling in the back. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Couldn’t find anything that looked original. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • Whatever the house was, it no longer is. • Long list of remodels, additions, and changes. • Don’t know what was original pre-1941. • Totally remodeled. MOTION: Motion by Chair Cheskin to Approve the Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 510-15-028. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Seconded by Commissioner Raspe. PAGE 3 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2023 VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 3. 110 Johnson Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-005 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-38-001. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Gayle Shank PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Gayle Shank, Owner; Steve Shank, Husband; with J. J. Toginbaugh, Friend - It is a very old house, but not in its original configuration. It is a plain box set way back from the street. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Gayle Shank, Owner - The structure’s integrity is questionable. The back bedroom with a patio below is sinking into the canyon. The backend of the house was raised up. The remaining tenant will be leaving on Saturday. They don’t have records of when the back bedroom was built but they remember sleeping there as children in cribs. The oldest sister was born in 1945. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • Significant resident, Hiram Baggerly, owned the first newspapers in Los Gatos. • The architectural style is distinctive as a Mediterranean revival home. Stucco coloring is Californian. It is an American treasure with a low-pitched roof with gables. It has a lot of style features such as: wrought iron balconies; arched windows and doorways; and wood casements and doors. The stucco looks intact. The home retains its beauty. • Can enlarge and improve the structure without taking it off the Historic Registry. • Not clear when the additions were made. PAGE 4 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2023 • There are interesting parts, but they are not necessarily significant. • Two bedrooms were added to the back. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to Deny a Request to Remove a Pre- 1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-38-001. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Seconded by Chair Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. In this case, if additional information becomes available, it could come back to the HPC for consideration. 4. 92 Fairview Plaza Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-23-013 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Multi-Family Residence Located in the Fairview Plaza Historic District on a Contributing Property Zoned R-1:8:LHP. APN 510-43-015. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: 92 Fairview Ventures LLC. PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened and Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • The garage door doesn’t match the structure. • The single-pane glass door is too contemporary. • The carriage style garage door doesn’t match the style of the front or back building. • Have staff work with applicant on style choices to find alternatives and return to HPC. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to deny the request as currently proposed for Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Multi- Family Residence Located in the Fairview Plaza Historic District on a Contributing Property Zoned R-1:8:LHP. APN 510-43-015. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Seconded by Vice Chair Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. PAGE 5 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2023 5. 14331 Capri Drive Request for Review PHST-23-008 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned O. APN 406-32-004. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). PROPERTY OWNER: Ravi Vallamdas APPLICANT: Gordon K Wong PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicants Gordon K Wong and Steven Ramirez presented the project. - Found no historical or architectural significance. The main house and garage with a dwelling unit above are original. They worked with historical consultant Bonnie Montgomery on the history of the property. A blind couple lived there. The husband got hit by a car. Later their two-year old daughter drowned in the back pool. They filled in the pool. The stucco pattern of the garage and unit above match and are original. Windows were replaced and are vinyl. Wood returns are rotten. Advised the property owner to request removal from the Historic Resources Inventory. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Gordon K Wong, Applicant - The windows are vinyl and look recently added. The unit above the garage are original. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • This building was annexed into Los Gatos after it was built. • It has no specific architectural style. • It was built one year before the cut-off date of 1941. • It has no significant historical event or resident. MOTION: Motion by Chair Cheskin to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned O. APN 406-32-004. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Seconded by Commissioner Raspe. PAGE 6 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2023 VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 6. 112 Wilder Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-010 Preliminary Review for Construction of an Addition to a Single-Family Residence to Exceed the Floor Area Ratio Standards on Property Located in the Almond Grove Historic District Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-17-103. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. PROPERTY OWNERS: Andrea Grant and Tarek Robbiati APPLICANT: Jay Plett PROJECT PLANNER: Jocelyn Shoopman Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened public comment. Applicant presented the project. Jay Plett, Applicant with Andrea Grant, Owner, on phone - It is a two-story home. Not adding any mass visible from the street. Existing doors proposed to be relocated to enclose the existing lanai space are high quality painted wood folding doors. They would go through the Architecture and Site process for the added square footage. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Committee members provided the following comments: • Moving the existing doors to the end of the lanai space to enclose the area is consistent with the neighborhood. • Be sure to address the FAR considerations relative to the neighborhood. • Stylistically it is fine. Closed public comment. PAGE 7 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2023 7. 385 Bella Vista Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-007 Preliminary Review for Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-21-009. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. PROPERTY OWNER: Anthony Masterson APPLICANT: Sherman Lee PROJECT PLANNER: Maria Chavarin Maria Chavarin, Planning Technician, presented the staff report. Opened public comment. Applicant presented the project. Sherman Lee, Designer, with Anthony Masterson, Owner - Proposing window replacement and a new street-facing main entrance door. The arched side door confuses visitors. A remodel in 1995 changed the door. Would like to add an arched canopy above the front entrance. Change the window to a smaller arched double hung window viewed from street. Bring the Spanish style back with shuttered windows on the side. Shutters were originally used. Will add a deck in front of the main entrance with a stucco and stone cap. This will also help bring the focus to the main entrance facing the street. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Sherman Lee, Designer - Proposing a return to arched window based on a historic photo before the remodel. The window material would be vinyl, aluminum metal frame or a dark fiberglass. Will be keeping all the existing side window arches. - The oldest photos showed shutters. They were removed during the remodel. - There are stilts under the deck that go all the way down to the foundation. Will remove the wood railing and replace it and a side wall to a stucco wall with a wood cap. Committee members provided the following comments: • A 3D rendering will help explain your proposal. • Like the arched door. But the arch looks narrow. • Like rounding the square windows at the front. • Try to use original materials, such as wood, for the shutters and windows. • The committee can ask to and would like to see the project again. • Would like to see the material choices. PAGE 8 OF 8 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2023 • Provide photos of the present home. • Maybe use red tile to replace the current composite roofing. Closed public comment. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the June 28, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 26, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on July 26, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Barry Cheskin, Vice Chair Susan Burnett, Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe, Committee Member Martha Queiroz, and Committee Member Lee Quintana. Absent: None. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – June 28, 2023 MOTION: Motion Commissioner Raspe to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Vice Chair Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Item 2 is delayed to allow time for the applicant to arrive. PAGE 2 OF 4 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 26, 2023 OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 3. 385 Bella Vista Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-007. Preliminary Review for Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Pre-1941 Single- Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-21-009. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Anthony Masterson. Applicant: Sherman Lee. Project Planner: Maria Chavarin. Maria Chavarin, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Opened public comment. Applicant presented the project. Jimmy Turner, Designer, with Tony Masterson, Owner - Lowered and widened the archway to be more proportional in response to previous Committee comments. The wood-like windows will have muntins to provide more visual interest. Shutters and trim around the windows help add depth to the structure’s flat side profile. Added two small arched bathroom windows. Committee members provided comments and asked questions of the applicant. • The modified arched roof with supporting side brackets is appropriate. • Prefer to have the same details as the nearby homes with no arched roof or shutters. • Stucco covered foam trim should not be used, vinyl-clad or wood reproduction windows are preferred. • Shutters don’t fit the Spanish eclectic style. • Windows and doors should be recessed. • Prefer no archway. • Like the arched small windows with detailed trim. • The three paned windows all together seemed busy. Maybe remove some of the grid or separate the windows. • Consider extending a canopy just below roofline to out over the door. • Consider two hanging lights instead of the brackets. Jimmy Turner, Applicant - The purpose of the arched canopy is to draw attention to the front entry. Currently there’s a side entry that confuses visitors on where to enter, the door height is at the header so they cannot lower the canopy. - The glass blocks are part of the basement. PAGE 3 OF 4 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 26, 2023 - Staining vs painting the shutters was chosen for long wear maintenance. - Can add a 3-inch pillar to the windows. - The shutters were added in the 1980’s. Shutters were not on their first design proposal. - The brackets were used because they emphasize the Spanish eclectic style. Closed public comment. Committee provided the following summary comments through straw polls: • Keep the shutters or swap with some kind of detail to add depth. • Leave the archway as proposed or revised based on Committee Member feedback. • Add vertical elements to divide and add depth to the triple bank of windows. • Use windows with wood appearance. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 92 Fairview Plaza Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-23-013 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Multi-Family Residence Located in the Fairview Plaza Historic District on a Contributing Property Zoned R- 1:8:LHP. APN 510-43-015. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: 92 Fairview Ventures LLC. PROJECT PLANNER: Ryan Safty Ryan Safty, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. David Kats, Applicant - The front main house is a Victorian built in 1908. The rear triplex and garages were added in the 1950’s and 60’s. The garages currently do not have doors. They are open to suggestion about the styles of doors, but the preference is plain lite. They would also like to replace the existing rear-facing windows of the triplex building with patio doors to open-up to a private patio for that unit. The doors would not be visible from the street. They prefer a large window door to let in light, with the specific style preference of a full lite door. Committee members provided comments and asked questions of the applicant. • Difficult to find a middle ground between the two different styles of the buildings. • Differing opinions from the Committee Members included: PAGE 4 OF 4 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 26, 2023 o The full lite patio door is too modern. The half lite works best. o The plain lite garage door or Stockbridge garage doors are preferred. o A full lite allows in light and is not visible from the street. o A half lite without any grid in the kitchen. o The back building is modern on the outside and a modern window or sliding door would work. o Preference to a single lower panel on the patio doors. o Adding a white casing around the windows and/or garage would create continuity. David Kats, Applicant - Will investigate adding molding around the garage doors and windows. It would make it more compatible with the front building. - The garage doors are not wood. They are a standard rollup metal garage door, but with a woodgrain look. - The exterior doors are paint-grade solid core doors. - The door style with single lower panel may need to be custom milled and cost more. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Chair Cheskin to Approve the Plain Lite Garage Door and Full Lite Patio Swing Doors, With an Allowance for Half Lite Patio Swing Door if a Single Square Panel is Used Below the Lite Instead of the Double Panel. Recommend Adding Molding Around the Windows and Garage Door. Seconded by Committee Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the July 26, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 23, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on August 23, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chair Susan Burnett, Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe, Committee Member Martha Queiroz, and Committee Member Lee Quintana. Absent: Chair Barry Cheskin. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – July 26, 2023 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 385 Bella Vista Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-007 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-21-009. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Anthony Masterson Applicant: Sherman Lee Project Planner: Maria Chavarin/Sean Mullin PAGE 2 OF 10 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2023 Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Jimmy Turner, Designer - They have responded to all the requests. They looked at different windows and brought in samples for comparison. The existing windows are vinyl and are already warping. The originally proposed windows were the Anderson A100 Series. After the discussion about wood windows, they looked at the Marvin Elevate line of wood fiberglass clad windows. These have an articulated grid system, mitered corners, and can be painted a dark bronze brown. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Jimmy Turner, Designer - The two front windows are bedroom windows that require egress. There are also two smaller bathroom windows. - They would try to use a similar front door style. There is no proof that the existing side door is or is not an original door. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • They responded to our suggestions. • Vast improvement on what is currently there. • Don’t know what was originally there but the improvements follow the style flavor. • Like the divisions in the window. • Like using the original door on the side, in the front. • Foam window trim revised to wood trim. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to approve Construction of Exterior Alterations to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-21-009. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities. This includes an Amendment Consider That the Door Currently Being Used on the Side be Used in the Front Doorway. Seconded by Member Queiroz. VOTE: Motion passed 3-1. Committee Member Quintana opposed. Appeal rights were recited. PAGE 3 OF 10 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2023 3. 63 Highland Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-013 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned HR-2 1/2. APN 529 36 044. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). Property Owner/Applicant: Minghuang Ma Project Planner: Savannah Van Akin Savannah Van Akin, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Minghuang Ma, Owner - They bought the property last year and are available for questions. - The addition was done in 1982. It consisted of enlarging the kitchen area, adding a bathroom, removing two porches, and changing the front of the structure. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • The only reason this property is on the Historic Inventory is because it was built in 1915. It is not in an overlay zone, not in the Bloomfield Survey, nor on the Sanborn map. • There was a significant remodel in the 1980’s. • Was it located so far back from the road that it was missed being on the survey or map? • It no longer has any original characteristics, except for the window openings. • The Town is losing the character of its smaller homes. • There are no redeeming qualities to keep it on the Historic Inventory. • If taken off the inventory, they could change the size and look of the house. But it should still fit in with the look of the neighborhood. • It is the purview of the HPC to maintain the small cottages of the Town. • The second structure retains character. • Are there two houses on the property? Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Minghuang Ma, Owner - They don’t know why there is a second address. There is only one parcel and one dwelling unit. Address 65 is a garage. The address 63 first appeared in the 1940’s. PAGE 4 OF 10 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2023 MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Quintana to Continue the Item for the Applicant to Clarify What Structures Are at the Addresses of 63 and 65 Highland Avenue. Seconded by Commissioner Raspe. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 4. 18 Oak Hill Way Request for Review PHST-23-014 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1D. APN 529-34-052. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). Property Owner/Applicant: Vanessa Young Project Planner: Ryan Safty Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Vanessa Young, Owner - Did not find much on the typical lists. It is not on the Sanborn maps. - The house is 780 square feet. They cannot see what was remodeled. According to one neighbor, maybe one room was expanded. - It is not in a historic district. - The surrounding neighbors were taken off the inventory. Closed Public Comment Committee members discussed the matter. • The neighboring homes may have been taken off the inventory because they had been significantly altered. • The windows look original. The structure maintains the feeling of a typical Los Gatos cottage and early California bungalow. • It is possible to remodel while keeping its façade and character. • A feature of the shingle style beach cottage is the lack of details and wall cladding of continuous shingles. • In favor of it being kept on the inventory due to the finding that the property is of a distinctive characteristic type, time period and method of construction. PAGE 5 OF 10 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2023 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to Deny the Request to Remove a Pre- 1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1D. APN 529-34-052. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). The Finding Made is That the Property is of a Distinctive Characteristic Type, Time Period and Method of Construction. Seconded by Committee Member Quintana. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 5. 17035 Pine Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-005 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-20-010. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). Property Owner/Applicant: Garrett and Alive Brown Project Planner: Jocelyn Shoopman Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Garrett Brown, Owner/Applicant - Portions of the building was built in the 1920’s. It was remodeled in the 1960’s. The windows were replaced. Nothing of historical character has been left. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • Additions were made in the 1960’s. Whatever was there is no longer there. Even though it was built in 1920’s there is no discernable style. • Has features like shiplap siding and the wood windows that have been maintained in the back of the house. • The front and side show changes but the rest exhibit the 1920’s style of a Craftsman type house. The garage, carport, storage room and windows can be remodeled within the style without removal from the inventory. • From the street it doesn’t look like a 1920 house. But at least 2/3 of the house has the original siding and window type. PAGE 6 OF 10 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2023 • Can it be remodeled to look like the original side? • Wish to preserve it on the inventory. Committee members asked questions of staff. Staff: Jocelyn Shoopman, Project Planner - Being on the Historic Inventory provides differing limitations to the demolition rules for the structure. - There are no photos of the house taken during the 1920’s. MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Burnett to Deny the Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-20-010. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). Seconded by Committee Member Quintana. VOTE: Motion failed, 2-2. Commissioner Raspe and Committee Member Queiroz opposed. Staff: Jennifer Armer, Planning Manager - Applicant may resubmit with more information or when there are five Committee Members present. 6. 327 University Avenue Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-23-022 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations (Front Door Replacement) to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence Located in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 529-04-060. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owners/Applicants: Johan Back and Vibha Rao Project Planner: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Johan Back and Vibha Rao, Owner/Applicant - He is available for questions. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. PAGE 7 OF 10 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2023 Johan Back and Vibha Rao - The door will be wood and painted burgundy to match the trim on the house. - They looked at the doors of nearby Queen Ann properties. - They considered doors that had windows with less details, but they looked modern. - The existing door functions but was damaged during a break-in. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • Recommend choosing a different door than what is proposed. • Like the door’s rectangular feature. But the glass feature looks more art deco. • The door at the 231 University is a closer match to the style of the house. • The clear half glass can be made opaque for privacy. • Applicant can work with staff for the final door choice. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to Approve the Request for Construction of Exterior Alterations (Front Door Replacement) to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence Located in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 529-04-060. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. This includes direction that the door will resemble the door at 231 University or be the chosen style with less ornate glass. Seconded by Committee Member Quintana. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 7. 46 Los Gatos Boulevard Request for Review PHST-23-015 Preliminary Review for Exterior Alterations and Construction of a New Second-Story Addition to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1D. APN 532-29-016. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Kathleen and Morgan Magid Applicant: Michelle Kusanovich Project Planner: Erin Walters Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. PAGE 8 OF 10 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2023 Opened public comment. Applicant presented the project. Michelle Kusanovich, Architect - The goal is to create a functioning and accessible bedroom suite upstairs within an existing attic space. - An addition at the front of the house and a back hall was completed by different architect in 1991. - The floor plan stays the same. - The addition is slightly over 500 square feet resulting in 2,491 square feet for the house. - The proposed elevator will be in a closet space at the back of the house. - Exterior materials will match the existing roof, siding, dentil edging, corbels, etc. - No windows will be added to the sides to retain neighbors’ privacy. - No new windows on one side. Committee members asked questions of the applicant. Michelle Kusanovich, Architect - Will check the sightline from the front to see if the windows look balanced. - Can change the sliding doors to be, or look like, French doors. - One kitchen skylight will be removed, and new ones added elsewhere. - Enlarging the kitchen window size for more natural light. - Chimneys were added to the side at some point. They are not original. Committee members provided the following comments: • Mimic ground floor with detailing, to simplify. • Add French doors to the rear. • Extending the house makes it look like the Stick architecture and corrects the previous addition. • Stick style has steep roofs, and the proposed back elevation and porch does not reflect the style. • The addition seems out of proportion. • Get feedback from the neighbors regarding adding the bulk to the rear. • Similar style windows at the rear. Closed public comment. PAGE 9 OF 10 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2023 8. 44 Broadway Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-23-021. Preliminary Review for Exterior Alterations and Construction of a Second-Story Addition Exceeding 100 Square Feet to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence and Exterior Modifications of an Existing Detached Garage Located in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-45-018. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Roberta Scott Applicant: Gordon K. Wong Project Planner: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened public comment. Applicant presented the project. Gordon K. Wong, Architect, Kevin Yu, Designer, and Roberta Scott, Owner - It is a Victorian house built in 1890. Some of the exterior is dilapidated. - Guardrails are too low (24 inches) and need to be retrofitted. - Main scope of work is in the rear of the house that contains interior stairs. - The interior stairs have steep measurements (9-inch rise, 10-inch run) with no handrails. - Exterior siding will not be made of wood, but the profile will match the existing siding. - Batten boards, and roofing materials will match the existing house. - Using Heritage brand windows with no lite dividers, 8 feet, and double hung. - Adding a rear deck to match the style of the house. It will be symmetrical to the house. - Using French doors and a triple slider door. - Windows in the stairwell are fixed and rear facing. - Windows are double hung with no lites. Committee members provided the following comments as summarized by staff: Staff: Sean Mullin, Project Planner o Transoms and scissor trusses appear too modern. o Rear doors look for Victorian style and consider side lites. o Massing seems appropriate. o Railings appear odd with mis-alignment gaps. Applicant will bring in a better model. o Siding will appear as wood and match the profile. Suggest that applicant bring in samples of the material and possibly the profile. o Windows are double hung and consider adding side lights to the door. o Bring 3D model to show that the porch is not too deep. PAGE 10 OF 10 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2023 Closed public comment. 9. 26 Ashler Avenue Request for Review Application PHST-23-011 Preliminary Review for Exterior Alterations and Construction of an Addition to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1D. APN 410-14-042. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Fernando Saenz and Maria Dolores Stacey Applicant: Clara G. Portillo Project Planner: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened and close public comment. Committee members provided the following comments: • Window sliders are not consistent with the style of the house. • Reserve comments until the applicant is present with plans, recommend full sized plans. • The current front design is not original. • Consider centering the front door for symmetry. • The style is 1920 Bungalow Craftsman. • Prefer the French style accordion door. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the August 23, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on September 27, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Barry Cheskin, Planning Commissioner Steve Raspe, and Committee Member Lee Quintana. Absent: Vice Chair Susan Burnett and Committee Member Martha Queiroz. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – August 23, 2023 MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Quintana. VOTE: Motion passed, 2-0. Chair Cheskin abstained. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 63 Highland Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-013 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned HR-2 1/2. APN 529 36 044. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Property Owner/Applicant: Minghuang Ma Project Planner: Savannah Van Akin (Continued from August 23, 2023) Savannah Van Akin, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. PAGE 2 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Opened Public Comment. Minghuang Ma, Owner/Applicant - They provided more information and photos of the second address, 65 Highland Avenue. This structure was built in 1946. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to Approve the Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned HR-2 1/2. APN 529 36 044. Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Seconded by Chair Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 3. 17035 Pine Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-005 Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-20-010. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Property Owners/Applicants: Garrett and Alive Brown Project Planner: Jocelyn Shoopman Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Garrett Brown, Owner/Applicant - They brought a picture packet with descriptions. It is a small two-bedroom farmhouse. A master was added in the 1960s and later other upgrades. The front of the house and master have the wide eight-inch plank siding. The eastern and northern sides have the original shiplap siding. Additions were made over the years that have compromised the original home. Double paned windows were added to the garage as a windbreak. Vinyl corrugated siding was added as overhangs. The doors and interior light switches were done in the 1950’s and 1960’s. No significant person, place or event was found to be connected to the house. They intend to keep the house and build in the back. PAGE 3 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Committee members asked questions of staff. Staff: Jocelyn Shoopman, Project Planner - Senate Bill (SB) 9 cannot be utilized for a property with a historic structure. Even though the lot is just under an acre, it does not meet frontage requirements for a standard subdivision. Flag lots are discouraged per the General Plan. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • Applicant has brought further material. • The additions done in the 1950’s and 1960’s, including the siding and vinyl windows, has created a totally different house. • The SB 9 Ordinance should be modified to protect our historic areas and structures, and still allow for a lot split for large parcels like the subject property. MOTION: Motion by Chair Cheskin to approve a request to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory for property zoned R-1:8. APN 529-20-010. Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Seconded by Commissioner Raspe. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Appeal rights were recited. 4. 26 Ashler Avenue Request for Review PHST-23-011 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. 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 (Continued from August 23, 2023) Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. PAGE 4 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Clara G. Portillo, Applicant - The plans have been revised according to prior HPC comments. They have added double hung windows. - The ceiling is very low in the kitchen which affects the size and position of the windows. - They would consider adding small windows in proportion to the other windows. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Quintana to Recommend Approval of 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, commending the applicant’s willingness to consider changes the windows, and recommending that the proportion of the new windows at the kitchen match the other windows. The application does not need to return to the HPC. Seconded by Chair Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 5. 112 Wilder Avenue Architecture and Site Application S-23-017 Requesting Approval for Construction of an Addition to a Single-Family Residence to Exceed the Floor Area Ratio Standards on Property Located in the Almond Grove Historic District Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-17-103. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owners: Andrea Grant and Tarek Robbiati Applicant: Jay Plett Project Planner: Jocelyn Shoopman Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened and Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. • The applicant provided the FAR as requested. • The project is consistent with the neighborhood. • Any structure with a three-sided enclosure may be initially approved, but it is not counted as FAR. The mass and scale should be considered at the beginning since it will inevitably return for exception when enclosed. PAGE 5 OF 5 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • Recess the door a few more feet to break up a flat wall. • They are enclosing an existing structure built in 2010. It exceeds the FAR but is not the first or the biggest in the area. It fits within the neighborhood. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Raspe to Recommend Approval for Construction of an Addition to a Single-Family Residence to Exceed the Floor Area Ratio Standards on Property Located in the Almond Grove Historic District Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 510-17-103. Seconded by Chair Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed, 2-0. Committee Member Quintana abstained because she was not in attendance when this was first heard as a preliminary application on June 28, 2023. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the September 27, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager