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Item 3 - Staff Report with Exhibits 1 through 11.32 Euclid Avenue PREPARED BY: Sean Mullin, AICP Senior Planner Reviewed by: Planning Manager, Community Development Director, and Town Attorney 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6872 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT ǣͲͷȀͲͺȀʹͲʹͶ ǣ͵ DATE: May 3, 2024 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Consider an Appeal of the Community Development Director Decision to Deny a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory on Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at 32 Euclid Avenue. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Request for Review Application PHST-24-001. Property Owner/Applicant/Appellant: David Wilson. Project Planner: Sean Mullin RECOMMENDATION: Deny the appeal of the Community Development Director decision to deny the removal of a presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory (HRI) on property zoned R-1:8, located at 32 Euclid Avenue. PROJECT DATA: General Plan Designation: Low Density Residential Zoning Designation: R-1:8; Single Family Residential Applicable Plans & Standards: General Plan, Town Code, Residential Design Guidelines Parcel Size: 6,100 square feet Surrounding Area: Existing Land Use General Plan Zoning North Caltrans ROW N/A N/A South Residential Low Density Residential R-1:8 East Residential Low Density Residential R-1:8 West Residential Low Density Residential R-1:8 2 11 ǣ ͵ʹȀǦʹͶǦͲͲͳ ǣ ͵ǡʹͲʹͶ S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2024\05-08-2024\Item 3 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx CEQA: The project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, Section 15061(b)(3): A project is exempt from CEQA when the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question will have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. FINDINGS: As required to remove a pre-1941 property from the HRI. ACTION: The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed within ten days. BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the north side of Euclid Avenue, approximately 395 feet north of the intersection with Jones Road (Exhibit 1). The property is currently developed with a single-family residence that was converted from a barn that served a larger property prior to subdivision. The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database lists a construction date of 1900 for the residence. Staff notes that the construction date of 1900 is sometimes used by the County Accessor as a placeholder when the exact construction date is not known. The property is not within a historic district or LHP overlay, is not included in the 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey, and is not located within the coverage area of the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. On November 15, 2023, the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) considered a request to remove the subject property from the HRI due to a lack of historic significance and loss of integrity resulting from previous modifications and additions (Exhibits 3 and 4). The HPC received the staff report, held a public hearing, and discussed the request. The HPC was unable to make the findings for removal without additional information and voted three-to-one to deny the request without prejudice (Exhibit 5). The audio from this meeting is available on the Town’s website at www.losgatosca.gov/AgendaCenter/Historic-Preservation-Committee-8. On January 16, 2024, the Town Council provided direction to staff to prepare amendments to the Town Code and the HPC’s Enabling Resolution to provide that the HPC is advisory in nature consistent with the intent of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. On March 19, 2024, the Council introduced a draft Ordinance and adopted an Enabling Resolution providing that the HPC is advisory in nature. Included with the modifications is that the HPC makes a recommendation to the Community Development Director on requests for removal from the 3 11 ǣ ͵ʹȀǦʹͶǦͲͲͳ ǣ ͵ǡʹͲʹͶ S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2024\05-08-2024\Item 3 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx BACKGROUND (continued): HRI. The Community Development Director’s decision is subject to appeal to the Planning Commission. On March 27, 2024, the HPC considered a new request from the applicant to remove the subject property from the HRI (Exhibits 6 and 7). The applicant provided a new request letter and an Architectural Historical Evaluation prepared by ECORP Consulting, Inc. (Exhibit 6, Attachments 3 and 4). The ECORP report concludes that the residence at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historical Resources. The report also concludes that the residence does not meet the Town’s criteria for historic resources, except criterion 3 for being constructed prior to 1941. The report determines that the property should be removed from the HRI due to a lack of historical or architectural value (Exhibit 6, Attachment 4, Section 6.0). The HPC received the staff report, held a public hearing, and discussed the request. The HPC was unable to make the findings for removal and voted two-to-one to recommend denial without prejudice to the Community Development Director. The audio from this meeting is available on the Town’s website at https://losgatos-ca.municodemeetings.com/bc-hpc/page/historic-preservation-committee-0. On March 28, 2024, the Community Development Director denied the request for removal without prejudice (Exhibit 8). On April 4, 2024, the property owner appealed the decision of the Community Development Director to the Planning Commission (Exhibit 9). The Town Code provides that decisions of the Community Development Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission by any interested party as defined by Section 29.10.020 within 10 days of the decision. For residential projects an interested person is defined as, “any person or persons or entity or entities who own property or reside within one thousand (1,000) feet of a property for which a decision has been rendered, and can demonstrate that their property will be injured by the decision.” The appellant meets the requirements. Pursuant to Town Code Section 29.20.265, the appeal shall be set for the first regular meeting of the Planning Commission in which the business of Planning Commission will permit, more than five (5) days after the date of filing the appeal. The Planning Commission may hear the matter anew and render a new decision on the matter. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A. Location and Surrounding Neighborhood The subject property is located on the north side of Euclid Avenue, approximately 395 feet north of the intersection with Jones Road (Exhibit 1). Three of the surrounding properties are zoned R-1:8 and developed with single-family residences. The property to the north is 4 11 ǣ ͵ʹȀǦʹͶǦͲͲͳ ǣ ͵ǡʹͲʹͶ S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2024\05-08-2024\Item 3 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx PROJECT LOCATION (continued): the Caltrans right-of-way and includes Highway 17 and the Los Gatos Creek. B. Project Summary The property owner is appealing the Community Development Director’s decision to deny a request to remove the subject presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the HRI. DISCUSSION: A. HPC Authority and Applicability Town Code Section 29.10.020 defines “Historic Structure” as “any primary structure constructed prior to 1941, unless the deciding body has determined that the structure has no historic significance and should not be included in the Town Historic Resources Inventory.” The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database lists a construction date of 1900 for the residence; therefore, the subject property is included on the HRI. Pursuant to Town Code Section 29.80.215, the purpose of the Town’s Historic Preservation Ordinance states: It is hereby found that structures, sites, and areas of special character or special historical, architectural, or aesthetic interest or value have been and continue to be unnecessarily destroyed or impaired, despite the feasibility of preserving them. It is further found that the public health, safety, and welfare require prevention of needless destruction and impairment, and promotion of the economic utilization and discouragement of the decay and desuetude of such structures, sites, and areas. The purpose of historic preservation is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the public through: 1. The protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of structures, sites, and areas that are reminders of past eras, events, and persons important in local, State, or National history, or which provide significant examples of architectural styles of the past or are landmarks in the history of architecture, or which are unique and irreplaceable assets to the Town and its neighborhoods, or which provide for this and future generations examples of the physical surroundings in which past generations lived. 2. The development and maintenance of appropriate settings and environment for such structures. 5 11 ǣ ͵ʹȀǦʹͶǦͲͲͳ ǣ ͵ǡʹͲʹͶ S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2024\05-08-2024\Item 3 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx DISCUSSION (continued): 3. The enhancement of property values, the stabilization of neighborhood and areas of the Town, the increase of economic and financial benefits to the Town and its inhabitants, and the promotion of tourist trade and interest. 4. The enrichment of human life in its educational and cultural dimensions by serving aesthetic as well as material needs and fostering knowledge of the living heritage of the past. Residential Design Guidelines Section 4.6 speaks specifically to pre-1941 structures and provides that pre-1941 structures have the potential to be historically significant, but not all will necessarily be classified as historic. Applications for removal, remodeling, or additions to structures constructed prior to 1941 will be reviewed by staff to determine their historic merit and contribution to the surrounding neighborhood. An initial evaluation will be made utilizing the 1991 Historical Resources Survey Project for Los Gatos. Staff may, at the discretion of the Community Development Director, refer a project application to the HPC for its input and recommendations. When considering a request for a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no historic significance or architectural merit, the HPC considers the following findings in their recommendation to the Community Development Director: 1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the Town; 2. No Significant persons are associated with the site; 3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period, or method of construction or representation of work of a master; 4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; or 5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance. B. Historic Preservation Committee On March 27, 2024, the HPC received the staff report, held a public hearing, and discussed the request (Exhibits 6 and 7). Following discussion, the HPC voted two-to-one to forward a recommendation of denial without prejudice to the Community Development Director. On March 28, 2024, the Community Development Director denied the request for removal without prejudice (Exhibit 8). C. Appeal to Planning Commission The decision of the Community Development Director was appealed on April 4, 2024, by the property owner, David Wilson (Exhibit 9). The letter included with the appeal raises several 6 11 ǣ ͵ʹȀǦʹͶǦͲͲͳ ǣ ͵ǡʹͲʹͶ S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2024\05-08-2024\Item 3 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx DISCUSSION (continued): concerns of how the HPC members concluded that a recommendation of denial should be forwarded to the Community Development Director. The letter discusses that the HPC demonstrated bias while operating outside their roles, broke from the structure of the meeting, had made up their minds prior to the hearing, inaccurately disputed information included in the Architectural Historical Evaluation report, and contradicted the powers and duties of the Committee. The main points made in the appeal letter are provided below followed by staff analysis in italic font. 1. The HPC demonstrated bias while operating outside their role. Staff has no comment on the claim of bias raised by the appellant. The audio from the March 27, 2024 meeting is available on the Town’s website at https://losgatos- ca.municodemeetings.com/bc-hpc/page/historic-preservation-committee-0. Town Code Section 29.10.020 defines “Historic Structure” and includes, “Any primary structure constructed prior to 1941, unless the deciding body has determined that the structure has no historic significance and should not be included in the Town Historic Resources Inventory.” The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database lists a construction date of 1900 for the residence; therefore, the subject property is included on the HRI. The Town’s Historic Preservation Ordinance states that the purpose of historic preservation is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the public through the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of structures, sites, and areas that: x Are reminders of past eras, events, and persons important in local, State, or National history; x Which provide significant examples of architectural styles of the past or are landmarks in the history of architecture; x Which are unique and irreplaceable assets to the Town and its neighborhoods; or x Which provide for this and future generations examples of the physical surroundings in which past generations lived. Residential Design Guidelines Section 4.6 speaks specifically to pre-1941 structures, providing that these structures have the potential to be historically significant, but not all will necessarily be classified as historic. Applications for removal of structures constructed prior to 1941 will be reviewed by staff to determine their historic merit and contribution to the surrounding neighborhood. Staff may refer a project application to the HPC for its input and recommendations. 7 11 ǣ ͵ʹȀǦʹͶǦͲͲͳ ǣ ͵ǡʹͲʹͶ S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2024\05-08-2024\Item 3 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx DISCUSSION (continued): The primary structure at 32 Euclid Avenue was constructed prior to 1941 and is included on the HRI. Preservation of pre-1941 structures that are significant under the eyes of the Town Code is consistent with the purpose of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Requests to remove pre-1941 structures from the HRI are referred to the HPC by the Community Development Department for a recommendation consistent with the Residential Design Guidelines. Therefore, staff concludes that the HPC was operating well within their role in the review of the request to remove 32 Euclid Avenue from the HRI. 2. The HPC broke from the structure of the meeting in their consideration of the application. HPC meetings have traditionally been less formal than Planning Commission or Town Council Meetings. Because design review is often conducted during the meetings, some items benefit from a less formal structure that allows for a dialogue between the HPC and applicants. Staff provides an agenda that follows a similar structure to that of the Planning Commission agendas, but it is the discretion of the Chair of the HPC to guide the meeting, with staff available to provide support. On March 27, 2024, the HPC Chair received a report from staff and allowed for questions of staff. The public hearing was opened to provide the applicant with an opportunity to present their request. The HPC Chair then asked for questions of the applicant from committee members, who then proceeded to make comments and ask questions. At times, staff provided clarification that this time was allocated for questions of the applicant. Since there were no members of the public attending the meeting, the applicant was then afforded time to make a closing statement. The HPC then provided some final comments during discussion, made a motion with a second, and voted on the item. While the typical structure of a public hearing was not strictly followed by the HPC, the applicant was provided ample time to make a presentation and closing statement. The Chair recognized that there were no members of the public in attendance to provide input and the HPC were provided time for questions of the applicant and to provide comments. At no time was any participant not afforded an opportunity to make comments or provide input that is provided for under strict adherence to the meeting procedures. 8 11 ǣ ͵ʹȀǦʹͶǦͲͲͳ ǣ ͵ǡʹͲʹͶ S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2024\05-08-2024\Item 3 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx DISCUSSION (continued): 3. The HPC had made up their minds prior to the hearing. Staff has no comment on this point raised by the appellant. The audio from the March 27, 2024 meeting is available on the Town’s website at https://losgatos- ca.municodemeetings.com/bc-hpc/page/historic-preservation-committee-0. 4. The HPC inaccurately disputed information included in the Architectural Historical Evaluation report. The applicant’s Architectural Historical Evaluation report provides an evaluation of the criteria and findings required to determine whether a structure is historically significant (Exhibit 6, Attachment 4). One criterion discussed in the report is whether anyone associated with the property was a person of significance at the federal, state, or local level. The report discusses multiple residents that lived at 32 Euclid Avenue, including Adeline and Roy Johnson. The report concludes that the property lacks association with significant persons at all levels. During the meeting on November 15, 2023, a member of the public made comments that associated the property with Marie and Roy Johnson. The member of the public also questioned whether Roy Johnson was a descendant of the Los Gatos Johnson family, although they disclosed that they had no evidence to link the two Johnsons and this was only a guess. During consideration of the application on March 27, 2024, an HPC member referenced these comments and indicated that the book “Los Gatos Observed” has numerous references to Peter Johnson, who was an early council member and landowner and the person the member of the public referenced at the previous meeting. The HPC member noted that Peter Johnson was not included in the report and that Roy Johnson was from Bakersfield and was not the same Johnson. One of the findings provided in the motion for denial was that the property was associated with a person that is notable to the Town. The appellant’s letter provides that the finding used for denial of the request, that the property is associated with a notable Los Gatos resident, is incorrect. The HPC member that associated the property with Peter Johnson provided no evidence to support this assertion. In fact, the member of the public that spoke at the November meeting stated that tying Roy Johnson to the Los Gatos Johnson Family (i.e., Peter Johnson) was just a guess. Following the March 27, 2024 meeting, the appellant’s historic consultant, Andy Bursan, provided an email that is attached to the appeal letter, noting that their research did include Peter Johnson and found that he was an important community 9 11 ǣ ͵ʹȀǦʹͶǦͲͲͳ ǣ ͵ǡʹͲʹͶ S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2024\05-08-2024\Item 3 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx DISCUSSION (continued): member to Los Gatos, but he had no connection to the property or the barn (Exhibit 9). The email also provides a 1971 article connecting Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson to the property, noting that they were from Bakersfield. Additional staff research included reviewing the book “Los Gatos Observed” for references to the Euclid property, Roy Johnson, and Peter Johnson (Exhibit 10). Staff found no reference to either the Euclid Property or Roy Johnson. Peter Johnson is discussed in numerous sections of the book, but there is no connection made between him and the Euclid property. Staff concludes that, based on the information available, the subject property is associated with Roy Johnson and that no evidence has been presented tying the property to Peter Johnson. 5. The HPC contradicted the powers and duties of the Committee. See response to item 1 above. Staff concludes that the HPC was operating well within their role in the review of the request to remove 32 Euclid Avenue from the HRI. In addition to the appeal letter, the appellant submitted an exhibit showing that a 1970s or 1980s addition made to the front of the residence at 32 Euclid Avenue resulted in a technical demolition (Exhibit 11). Section 29.10.020 defines demolition (historic structure) as removal or enclosure of the exterior wall covering on more than 25 percent of the walls facing a public street or 50 percent of all exterior walls. When a project on a historic resource exceeds these limitations, the result is a technical demolition. The appellant’s exhibit includes photos of the residence prior to the addition to the front façade. The exhibit shows that the total area of the front façade is 387 square feet and that the shed roof addition enclosed 175 square feet of the front façade. This addition enclosed the original exterior wall of the structure which resulted in a demolition calculation of 45 percent of the street facing elevation, exceeding the 25 percent limit of the Town Code and resulting in a technical demolition. This information was not available to the HPC at the November or March meetings. In general, when cases are presented to staff showing that technical demolition previously occurred in support of a request to remove a property from the HRI, staff forwards the request to the HPC for consideration along with the technical demolition information. The Planning Commission can include this additional information in their consideration of the appeal. 10 11 ǣ ͵ʹȀǦʹͶǦͲͲͳ ǣ ͵ǡʹͲʹͶ S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2024\05-08-2024\Item 3 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx PUBLIC COMMENTS: Written notice was sent to property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the subject property. At the time of this report’s preparation, the Town has not received any public comment. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, Section 15061(b)(3): A project is exempt from CEQA when the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question will have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. CONCLUSION: A. Summary The property owner is appealing the Community Development Director’s decision to deny a request to remove the subject presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the HRI. B. Recommendation For reasons stated in this report, it is recommended that the Planning Commission deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Community Development Director to deny the removal of the presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the HRI. C. Alternatives Alternatively, the Commission can: 1. Continue the matter to a date certain with specific direction; 2. Grant the appeal and remove the subject property from the HRI, making the findings provided in Exhibit 2; or 3. Remand the appeal to the HPC with specific direction. 11 11 ǣ ͵ʹȀǦʹͶǦͲͲͳ ǣ ͵ǡʹͲʹͶ S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2024\05-08-2024\Item 3 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx EXHIBITS: 1. Location Map 2. Required Findings 3. Historic Preservation Committee Staff Report and Attachments, November 15, 2023 4. Historic Preservation Committee Meeting Minutes for November 15, 2023 5. Historic Preservation Committee Action Letter, November 15, 2023 6. Historic Preservation Committee Staff Report and Attachments, March 27, 2024 7. Historic Preservation Committee Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2024 8. Historic Preservation Committee Action Letter, March 27, 2024 9. Appeal of the Community Development Director, received April 4, 2024 10. Excerpts for “Los Gatos Observed,” by Alastair Dallas, 1999 11. Technical Demolition Exhibit by Appellant This Page Intentionally Left Blank S CR E E K T R AIL NB HI G H W A Y 1 7 SB HI G H W A Y 1 7 COLLEGE AVWOOD RDJONE S R DNB 17 TO S SANTA CRUZEUC LI D A V OAK GROVE AV32 Euclid Avenue 0 0.250.125 Miles ° y,//dϭ 7KLV3DJH ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ /HIW%ODQN PLANNING COMMISSION – May 8, 2024 REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR: 32 Euclid Avenue Request for Review PHST-24-001 Consider an Appeal of the Community Development Director Decision to Deny a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Property Owner/Applicant/Appellant: David Wilson FINDINGS Required findings to determine that a pre-1941 structure has no significant or architectural merit: Ŷ As required for a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no historic significance or architectural merit: 1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the Town; 2. No Significant persons are associated with the site; 3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master; 4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; or 5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance. S:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2023\01-11-2023\301-307 N. SANTA CRUZ AVE - HPC APPEAL\EXHIBIT 2 - REQUIRED FINDINGS.DOCX EXHIBIT 2 This Page Intentionally Left Blank PREPARED BY: SEAN MULLIN, AICP Senior Planner 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 භ408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 11/15/2023 ITEM NO: 2 DATE: November 10, 2023 TO: Historic Preservation Committee FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at 32 Euclid Avenue. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Request for Review PHST-23-019. Property Owner/Applicant: David Wilson. Project Planner: Sean Mullin RECOMMENDATION: Consider a request to remove a presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for property zoned R-1:8 located at 32 Euclid Avenue. PROPERTY DETAILS: 1. Date primary structure was built: 1900 per County Assessor’s Database 2. Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: N/A 3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? No 4. Is structure in a historic district? No 5. If yes, is it a contributor? N/A 6. Findings required? Yes 7. Considerations required? No DISCUSSION: The applicant is requesting removal of the presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory (HRI). The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database lists a construction date of 1900 for the residence. The property is not within a historic district or LHP overlay, is not included in the 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey, and is not located within the coverage area of the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. y,//dϯ PAGE 2 OF 3 SUBJECT: 32 Euclid Avenue/PHST-23-019 DATE: November 10, 2023 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2023\11-15-23 - Special\Item 2 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx DISCUSSION (continued): The applicant has provided the results of their historic research (Attachment 1). The research shows that the residence first appeared in the telephone directories in 1937 but did not show up in the 1941 tax roll. The applicant’s research also indicates that the current-day residence at 32 Euclid Avenue was once a barn and a garage associated with a residence at 28 Euclid Avenue. Lastly, the applicant provided a summary of the modifications and additions that have taken place to the structure. A review of Town records yielded a 1996 reroof permit and a 1997 permit for the construction of a new storage shed. The asymmetrical multi-pitch gable end residence includes shed roof additions located on the front and rear elevations. The residence is clad in multiple types of wood siding including varying widths of horizontal lap siding, plywood, and board and batten. Existing window materials appear to be a mixture of metal, vinyl, and wood with varying operational types. The residence does not individually appear to represent a distinctive example of a specific type of architecture. CONCLUSION: Should the Committee find that the structure no longer has historic significance or architectural merit due to the loss of integrity, the structure would be removed from the Historic Resources Inventory and any proposed alterations would not return to the Committee. FINDINGS: A. Findings - related to a request for a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no historic significance or architectural merit. In evaluating a request for a determination of historic significance or architectural merit, the Historic Preservation Committee shall consider the following: 1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the Town; 2. No Significant persons are associated with the site; 3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master; 4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; and 5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance. PAGE 3 OF 3 SUBJECT: 32 Euclid Avenue/PHST-23-019 DATE: November 10, 2023 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2023\11-15-23 - Special\Item 2 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx ATTACHMENTS: 1. Request Letter and Research Results This Page Intentionally Left Blank dd,DEdϭ 7KLV3DJH ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ /HIW%ODQN 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 භ408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on November 15, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00PM 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) None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 92 Fairview Plaza Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-23-037 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations to a Contributing Residence Located in the Fairview Plaza Historic District on 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 Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. y,//dϰ PAGE 2 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 David Katz, Owner/Applicant You can see that there are windows that have been added to half of the porch that are proposed to be removed. This is the only Victorian home in the neighborhood with an enclosed porch, and they would like to have it match the other side of the porch. Additionally, in the back of the property, they wanted to turn a window into a door. While they now feel they should have gone with the sliding door suggestion, they ended up putting in a door that swings into the master bedroom. They request a change to a sliding glass door to allow for maximum use of the bedroom space. The back door is a full-light, 36-inch swinging patio door and can only swing inward. An outward swinging door is backordered so not an option. They are asking to put in a 72-inch glass sliding door to keep interior open. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. - Removing the windows on the porch will add to the authenticity of the home. - Sliding doors are practical. - It is recommended to keep the current back door rather than adding a sliding door to the house. MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Raspe to approve proposed exterior alterations including removal of front porch windows and replacement of the rear full-light patio door with a French door if desired. Seconded by Committee Member Quintana. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 2. 32 Euclid Avenue Request for Review Application PHST-23-019 Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Property Owner/Applicant: David Wilson Project Planner: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. PAGE 3 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 Applicant presented the project. Kurt Anderson, Anderson Architects - He is the Architect. The structure has been modified over time. The front porch was enclosed and then unenclosed. A shed was added in the back. It was a barn turned into a residence. The upper portion and a back wing were later added. They intend to demolish it and build a new residence. Alex Anderson, Client - They live in a house two doors down the street. Their current home has been modified twice. The aluminum windows and siding were added during or after the 1970’s. - The proposed property is now uninhabitable. The building has a dipped roof, no insulation, and the back addition shows pest infestation. Michelle Kusanovich - They would often visit the owner, Jara Rolland, who lived at the property for 53 years. The barn was built in the 1800s. In 1987 the Bellringers group advised adding the address to the registry. But as a teacher, she could not afford to be on the list. - In 1944, Marie Johnson moved into the property. It faces east and is the visible from the street. The husband, Roy, built their house. - The house is the first thing you see when you approach the curve in the street. As a barn it has inspired a home at 11 Johnson. It was all part of the Johnson property. It would be nice to have a placard. - It is dilapidated, but not beyond help. The roof is sagging. If a new structure is built, maybe preserve the outline to reflect the original barn legacy. It has a shed roof with pole posts. Kurt Anderson, Architect - The foundation is not salvageable. The proposed design is contemporary farmhouse. They may install a brass plaque to commemorate the property’s history. It would be more expensive to rehabilitate than to build new. - The proposed design will have the same orientation, view from Euclid, covered front porch, and will be visible from the road. Alex Anderson, Client - The memories are of the occupants and not the structure. They intend to build a home for their family. - Their current home on Euclid is in a modern farmhouse style. So that style exists in the neighborhood. - The former owner is in favor of their plans. Closed Public Comment. PAGE 4 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 Committee members discussed the matter. x Trying to save a house that was a barn, but we don’t rule on ancillary structures. x What was once a barn is no longer there. It’s been modified extensively. x Applicant agreed on having a historic placard or identifying marker. x Not many barns in Los Gatos, and it still has a barn look to it. x We need a professional historic report. x Based on the photos, the original siding was board and batten. x The history of Los Gatos is agricultural which includes the presence of barns. x Could grant a technical demo but keep it on the inventory. x Cannot make the findings without more information. x The structure yields information about the Town’s history and agricultural past. Heard from the audience that there is additional information about the history of the structure. MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Quintana to deny removal from the Historic Property Inventory. This structure does yield information on the Town’s history, and the association with other historic properties of the Town. Need more information. Seconded by Vice Chair Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed 3-1, Planning Commissioner Raspe voting no. 3. 44 Broadway Minor Residential Development Application MR-23-008 Requesting Approval for Construction of a Second-Story Addition Exceeding 100 Square Feet and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence 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. Gordon Wong, Applicant presented the project. - For the siding they are proposing Polyash material that is termite and fire resistant, doesn’t cup, doesn’t peel, and is paintable. They will color match the paint. - The windows will be the fiberglass Milgard Colby heritage series. It has a wood clad interior and a fiberglass exterior that is paintable. PAGE 5 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 - Windows will be double hung. - Siding will match. Will need to consider the limits of a tech demo. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. x French doors on the deck. x Simpler planes. x Mass of the deck overhang. x Deck space is 10 feet. x Large, covered porches on Victorians don’t seem to fit the style. x Supportive of the wood looking product and its improved fire resistance. x It is important that the project stay within tech demo limits. x The applicant could consider a deck depth less than 8 feet. MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Raspe to Approve the Construction of a Second-Story Addition Exceeding 100 Square Feet and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP with the conditions that there be no technical demo, and that the applicant consider reducing the depth of the rear deck to eight feet. Seconded by Vice Chair Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 4. 46 Los Gatos Boulevard Minor Residential Application MR-23-009 Requesting Approval for 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. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the modifications to the project based on the preliminary feedback provided by the Committee on August 23, 2023. PAGE 6 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 Michelle Kusanovich - Added window to the front so it would not look so blank. - Added a second story covered deck to the proposed addition to the rear. - The porch size is 5 feet 9 inches, which provides space for two chairs and a side table. - The veranda has about 11 feet of space. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. x The color-coded drawings helped to show what was to remain and to be added. x Covered porch adds bulk to the side and rear elevations. x The covered porch is smaller and in the back of the house. It is a stylistic concern and doesn’t ruin the style of the house. MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Quintana to forward a recommendation of approval of the above request to the Community Development Director with the following condition that the roof over the second story veranda be shortened as much as possible. Seconded by Planning Commissioner Raspe. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 5. 80 Cleland Avenue Request for Review Application PHST-23-021 Preliminary Review for Construction of Exterior Modifications and a New Second-Story Addition to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence and Determination of Significance on Property Zoned R-1D. APN 529-33-026. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Dinesh Mishra Applicant: Davide Giannella, Acadia Architecture Project Planner: Erin Walters Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened public comment. PAGE 7 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 Applicant presented the project. Davide Giannella, Architect/Applicant - Proposing a first floor and second story addition with a double high ceiling. - New front second-story windows and doors will be aligned to preserve symmetry. - It will be consistent with the existing building design by matching elements and materials. - Proposing standing seam metal roof to retain slope. - Original size of house is 1,600 square feet with a proposed addition of 650 square feet. - The overall height will remain the same. Closed public comment. Committee members provided the following comments: x The style of the design is not consistent with the neighborhood, too modern. x The house appears to be a historic home and should not be removed from the inventory. x The massing is appropriate. x The standing seam metal roof appears too modern, the roof should retain a composite roof material. x The windows could be broken up with window lites to match the existing. x Addition should maintain the historic look of the original house. 6.Next Special Meeting is on December 20, 2023. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the November 15, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 7KLV3DJH ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ /HIW%ODQN TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION (408) 354-6872 Fax (408) 354-7593 November 16, 2023 David Wilson Via email RE: 32 Euclid Avenue Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Request for Review PHST-23-019 PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: David Wilson PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin On November 15, 2023, the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee could not make the required findings for removing the pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory and denied the above request without prejudice. PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to Sections 29.20.258 and 29.20.260 of the Town Code, this approval may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 days of the date the approval is granted. Therefore, this action for approval should not be considered final, and no permits by the Town will be issued until the appeal period has passed. If you have any questions, I can be contacted by phone at (408) 354-6823 or by email at SMullin@losgatosca.gov. Sincerely, Sean Mullin, AICP Senior Planner N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Action Letters\2023\Letters has been sent\Euclid Avenue, 32 - 11-15-23 - Action Letter Denial of Removal.docx CIVIC CENTER 110E.MAIN STREET LOS GATOS,CA95030 y,//dϱ 7KLV3DJH ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ /HIW%ODQN PREPARED BY: SEAN MULLIN, AICP Senior Planner 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 භ408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 03/27/2024 ITEM NO: 2 DATE: March 22, 2024 TO: Historic Preservation Committee FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Requesting Approval to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at 32 Euclid Avenue. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Request for Review Application PHST-23-019. Property Owner/Applicant: David Wilson. Project Planner: Sean Mullin RECOMMENDATION: Consider request to remove a presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for property zoned R-1:8 located at 32 Euclid Avenue. PROPERTY DETAILS: 1. Date primary structure was built: 1900 per County Assessor’s Database 2. Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: N/A 3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? No 4. Is structure in a historic district? No 5. If yes, is it a contributor? N/A 6. Findings required? Yes 7. Considerations required? No BACKGROUND: On November 15, 2023, the Committee considered a request to remove the subject property from the Historic Resources Inventory (Attachment 1). The Committee received the staff report, held a public hearing, and discussed the request. The Committee was unable to make the findings for removal without additional information and voted three-to-one to deny the request without prejudice (Attachment 2). y,//dϲ PAGE 2 OF 3 SUBJECT: 32 Euclid Avenue/PHST-24-001 DATE: March 22, 2024 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2024\03-27-24\Item 2 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx DISCUSSION: The applicant has submitted a new application requesting removal of the presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory. Included with the application is a request letter and an Architectural Historical Evaluation prepared by ECORP Consulting, Inc. (Attachments 3 and 4). The ECORP report concludes that the residence at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historical Resources. The report also concludes that the residence does not meet the Town’s criteria for historic resources, except criterion 3 for being constructed prior to 1941. The report determines that the property should be removed from the Historic Resources Inventory due to a lack of historical or architectural value (Attachment 4, Section 6.0). CONCLUSION: If the Committee can make the findings for removal from the Historic Resources Inventory based on the new information provided by the applicant, a recommendation of approval should be forwarded to the Community Development Director. Once removed from the Historic Resources Inventory, any proposed alterations would not return to the Committee. FINDINGS: A. Findings - related to a request for a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no historic significance or architectural merit. In evaluating a request for a determination of historic significance or architectural merit, the Historic Preservation Committee shall consider the following: 1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the Town; 2. No Significant persons are associated with the site; 3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master; 4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; and 5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance. PAGE 3 OF 3 SUBJECT: 32 Euclid Avenue/PHST-24-001 DATE: March 22, 2024 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2024\03-27-24\Item 2 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx ATTACHMENTS: 1. November 15, 2023, Historic Preservation Committee Staff Report (without Attachments) 2. November 15, 2023, Historic Preservation Committee Minutes 3. Request Letter, dated January 31, 2024 4. Architectural Historical Evaluation prepared by ECORP Consulting, Inc., dated February 9, 2024 This Page Intentionally Left Blank PREPARED BY: SEAN MULLIN, AICP Senior Planner 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 භ408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 11/15/2023 ITEM NO: 2 DATE: November 10, 2023 TO: Historic Preservation Committee FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at 32 Euclid Avenue. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Request for Review PHST-23-019. Property Owner/Applicant: David Wilson. Project Planner: Sean Mullin RECOMMENDATION: Consider a request to remove a presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for property zoned R-1:8 located at 32 Euclid Avenue. PROPERTY DETAILS: 1. Date primary structure was built: 1900 per County Assessor’s Database 2. Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: N/A 3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? No 4. Is structure in a historic district? No 5. If yes, is it a contributor? N/A 6. Findings required? Yes 7. Considerations required? No DISCUSSION: The applicant is requesting removal of the presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory (HRI). The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database lists a construction date of 1900 for the residence. The property is not within a historic district or LHP overlay, is not included in the 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey, and is not located within the coverage area of the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. dd,DEdϭ PAGE 2 OF 3 SUBJECT: 32 Euclid Avenue/PHST-23-019 DATE: November 10, 2023 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2023\11-15-23 - Special\Item 2 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx DISCUSSION (continued): The applicant has provided the results of their historic research (Attachment 1). The research shows that the residence first appeared in the telephone directories in 1937 but did not show up in the 1941 tax roll. The applicant’s research also indicates that the current-day residence at 32 Euclid Avenue was once a barn and a garage associated with a residence at 28 Euclid Avenue. Lastly, the applicant provided a summary of the modifications and additions that have taken place to the structure. A review of Town records yielded a 1996 reroof permit and a 1997 permit for the construction of a new storage shed. The asymmetrical multi-pitch gable end residence includes shed roof additions located on the front and rear elevations. The residence is clad in multiple types of wood siding including varying widths of horizontal lap siding, plywood, and board and batten. Existing window materials appear to be a mixture of metal, vinyl, and wood with varying operational types. The residence does not individually appear to represent a distinctive example of a specific type of architecture. CONCLUSION: Should the Committee find that the structure no longer has historic significance or architectural merit due to the loss of integrity, the structure would be removed from the Historic Resources Inventory and any proposed alterations would not return to the Committee. FINDINGS: A. Findings - related to a request for a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no historic significance or architectural merit. In evaluating a request for a determination of historic significance or architectural merit, the Historic Preservation Committee shall consider the following: 1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the Town; 2. No Significant persons are associated with the site; 3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master; 4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; and 5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance. PAGE 3 OF 3 SUBJECT: 32 Euclid Avenue/PHST-23-019 DATE: November 10, 2023 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2023\11-15-23 - Special\Item 2 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx ATTACHMENTS: 1. Request Letter and Research Results 7KLV3DJH ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ /HIW%ODQN 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 භ408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2023 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on November 15, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00PM 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) None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 92 Fairview Plaza Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-23-037 Requesting Approval for Construction of Exterior Alterations to a Contributing Residence Located in the Fairview Plaza Historic District on 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 Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. dd,DEdϮ PAGE 2 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 David Katz, Owner/Applicant You can see that there are windows that have been added to half of the porch that are proposed to be removed. This is the only Victorian home in the neighborhood with an enclosed porch, and they would like to have it match the other side of the porch. Additionally, in the back of the property, they wanted to turn a window into a door. While they now feel they should have gone with the sliding door suggestion, they ended up putting in a door that swings into the master bedroom. They request a change to a sliding glass door to allow for maximum use of the bedroom space. The back door is a full-light, 36-inch swinging patio door and can only swing inward. An outward swinging door is backordered so not an option. They are asking to put in a 72-inch glass sliding door to keep interior open. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. - Removing the windows on the porch will add to the authenticity of the home. - Sliding doors are practical. - It is recommended to keep the current back door rather than adding a sliding door to the house. MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Raspe to approve proposed exterior alterations including removal of front porch windows and replacement of the rear full-light patio door with a French door if desired. Seconded by Committee Member Quintana. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 2. 32 Euclid Avenue Request for Review Application PHST-23-019 Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Property Owner/Applicant: David Wilson Project Planner: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. PAGE 3 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 Applicant presented the project. Kurt Anderson, Anderson Architects - He is the Architect. The structure has been modified over time. The front porch was enclosed and then unenclosed. A shed was added in the back. It was a barn turned into a residence. The upper portion and a back wing were later added. They intend to demolish it and build a new residence. Alex Anderson, Client - They live in a house two doors down the street. Their current home has been modified twice. The aluminum windows and siding were added during or after the 1970’s. - The proposed property is now uninhabitable. The building has a dipped roof, no insulation, and the back addition shows pest infestation. Michelle Kusanovich - They would often visit the owner, Jara Rolland, who lived at the property for 53 years. The barn was built in the 1800s. In 1987 the Bellringers group advised adding the address to the registry. But as a teacher, she could not afford to be on the list. - In 1944, Marie Johnson moved into the property. It faces east and is the visible from the street. The husband, Roy, built their house. - The house is the first thing you see when you approach the curve in the street. As a barn it has inspired a home at 11 Johnson. It was all part of the Johnson property. It would be nice to have a placard. - It is dilapidated, but not beyond help. The roof is sagging. If a new structure is built, maybe preserve the outline to reflect the original barn legacy. It has a shed roof with pole posts. Kurt Anderson, Architect - The foundation is not salvageable. The proposed design is contemporary farmhouse. They may install a brass plaque to commemorate the property’s history. It would be more expensive to rehabilitate than to build new. - The proposed design will have the same orientation, view from Euclid, covered front porch, and will be visible from the road. Alex Anderson, Client - The memories are of the occupants and not the structure. They intend to build a home for their family. - Their current home on Euclid is in a modern farmhouse style. So that style exists in the neighborhood. - The former owner is in favor of their plans. Closed Public Comment. PAGE 4 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 Committee members discussed the matter. x Trying to save a house that was a barn, but we don’t rule on ancillary structures. x What was once a barn is no longer there. It’s been modified extensively. x Applicant agreed on having a historic placard or identifying marker. x Not many barns in Los Gatos, and it still has a barn look to it. x We need a professional historic report. x Based on the photos, the original siding was board and batten. x The history of Los Gatos is agricultural which includes the presence of barns. x Could grant a technical demo but keep it on the inventory. x Cannot make the findings without more information. x The structure yields information about the Town’s history and agricultural past. Heard from the audience that there is additional information about the history of the structure. MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Quintana to deny removal from the Historic Property Inventory. This structure does yield information on the Town’s history, and the association with other historic properties of the Town. Need more information. Seconded by Vice Chair Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed 3-1, Planning Commissioner Raspe voting no. 3. 44 Broadway Minor Residential Development Application MR-23-008 Requesting Approval for Construction of a Second-Story Addition Exceeding 100 Square Feet and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence 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. Gordon Wong, Applicant presented the project. - For the siding they are proposing Polyash material that is termite and fire resistant, doesn’t cup, doesn’t peel, and is paintable. They will color match the paint. - The windows will be the fiberglass Milgard Colby heritage series. It has a wood clad interior and a fiberglass exterior that is paintable. PAGE 5 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 - Windows will be double hung. - Siding will match. Will need to consider the limits of a tech demo. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. x French doors on the deck. x Simpler planes. x Mass of the deck overhang. x Deck space is 10 feet. x Large, covered porches on Victorians don’t seem to fit the style. x Supportive of the wood looking product and its improved fire resistance. x It is important that the project stay within tech demo limits. x The applicant could consider a deck depth less than 8 feet. MOTION: Motion by Planning Commissioner Raspe to Approve the Construction of a Second-Story Addition Exceeding 100 Square Feet and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP with the conditions that there be no technical demo, and that the applicant consider reducing the depth of the rear deck to eight feet. Seconded by Vice Chair Burnett. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 4. 46 Los Gatos Boulevard Minor Residential Application MR-23-009 Requesting Approval for 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. Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the modifications to the project based on the preliminary feedback provided by the Committee on August 23, 2023. PAGE 6 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 Michelle Kusanovich - Added window to the front so it would not look so blank. - Added a second story covered deck to the proposed addition to the rear. - The porch size is 5 feet 9 inches, which provides space for two chairs and a side table. - The veranda has about 11 feet of space. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. x The color-coded drawings helped to show what was to remain and to be added. x Covered porch adds bulk to the side and rear elevations. x The covered porch is smaller and in the back of the house. It is a stylistic concern and doesn’t ruin the style of the house. MOTION: Motion by Committee Member Quintana to forward a recommendation of approval of the above request to the Community Development Director with the following condition that the roof over the second story veranda be shortened as much as possible. Seconded by Planning Commissioner Raspe. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 5. 80 Cleland Avenue Request for Review Application PHST-23-021 Preliminary Review for Construction of Exterior Modifications and a New Second-Story Addition to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence and Determination of Significance on Property Zoned R-1D. APN 529-33-026. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Dinesh Mishra Applicant: Davide Giannella, Acadia Architecture Project Planner: Erin Walters Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened public comment. PAGE 7 OF 7 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 Applicant presented the project. Davide Giannella, Architect/Applicant - Proposing a first floor and second story addition with a double high ceiling. - New front second-story windows and doors will be aligned to preserve symmetry. - It will be consistent with the existing building design by matching elements and materials. - Proposing standing seam metal roof to retain slope. - Original size of house is 1,600 square feet with a proposed addition of 650 square feet. - The overall height will remain the same. Closed public comment. Committee members provided the following comments: x The style of the design is not consistent with the neighborhood, too modern. x The house appears to be a historic home and should not be removed from the inventory. x The massing is appropriate. x The standing seam metal roof appears too modern, the roof should retain a composite roof material. x The windows could be broken up with window lites to match the existing. x Addition should maintain the historic look of the original house. 6.Next Special Meeting is on December 20, 2023. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the November 15, 2023 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. /s/ Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 7KLV3DJH ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ /HIW%ODQN 120 W. Campbell Ave. Suite D Campbell, CA 95008 T: 408 . 371 . 1269 F: 408 . 370 . 1276 January 31, 2024 Historic Preservation Committee Town of Los Gatos Planning Department 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95035 RE: 32 Euclid Court Dear Staff: We are requesting the removal of 32 Euclid Court from the Historical Inventory of the Town of Los Gatos. We have followed the requirements identified in the attached application prepared by the Town of Los Gatos and all supporting documents are part of this package. In addition, we commissioned a Architectural Historical Evaluation of the subject property which was prepared by ECORP Consulting, Inc. This report has been included in the documents. The report clearly concludes that the structure does not qualify to be on the designated list of historical structures in the Town of Los Gatos. Please refer to Page 17 of the report. Respectfully, Kurt B. Anderson, AIA, GCBBP Principal dd,DEdϯ 7KLV3DJH ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ /HIW%ODQN Architectural History Evaluation for 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California Prepared For: David Wilson Anderson Architects, Inc. 120 W. Campell Avenue, Suite D Campbell, California 95008 Prepared By: 2525 Warren Drive Rocklin, California 95677 February 9, 2024 dd,DEdϰ Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project i February 9, 2024 2023-252 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY David Wilson of Anderson Architects, Inc. retained ECORP Consulting, Inc. in 2023 to conduct an architectural history evaluation of the property at 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California. For the purposes of this report, the property boundaries of 32 Euclid Avenue (529-30-064) will serve as the Project Area. The building, a single-family home, was constructed in 1900. The property is privately owned. Consequently, this study was conducted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations in 36 CFR 800, for the evaluation of a historic-age building. The evaluation was prepared pursuant to Town of Los Gatos requirements under CEQA. The architectural history evaluation included a records search of the property with the Northwest Information Center; a visit to the property to document the current condition of the building, focused archival and historical research; and an evaluation of the building using California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility criteria, California Historical Landmark (CHL) criteria, and Los Gatos Historic Structure list criteria. The records search results indicated that 32 Euclid Avenue has not been previously recorded on Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 records or evaluated using the NRHP or CRHR evaluation criteria, nor is it located within an existing historic district. The results of the intensive site recording and focused archival research were used to inform the NRHP/CHRH eligibility evaluation of 32 Euclid Avenue. ECORP evaluated the property at 32 Euclid Avenue and determined that it does not meet any of the criteria for listing in the NRHP, CRHR, or as a City of Los Gatos Historic Structure individually or as part of an existing historic district. Although the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is listed as a Town of Los Gatos historic structure as defined in Section 29.10.020 of the Los Gatos Town Code under Criterion 3 for being built pre-1941, ECORP has determined that the property should be removed from the list due to a lack of historical or architectural value as stated in Section 5.2.3.1 of this report. Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project ii February 9, 2024 2023-252 CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Project Location and Description.................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Regulatory Context ............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Report Organization .......................................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 CULTURAL CONTEXT .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Local Historic Context: Santa Clara County .............................................................................................. 3 2.2 Local Historic Context: Los Gatos ................................................................................................................. 3 2.3 Architectural Context: Barns ........................................................................................................................... 4 2.3.1 Converted Barns .................................................................................................................................. 5 2.4 Local Historic Context: 32 Euclid Avenue .................................................................................................. 5 3.0 METHODS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6 3.1 Personnel Qualifications ................................................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Records Search Methods ................................................................................................................................. 6 3.3 Archival Research Methods ............................................................................................................................. 7 3.4 Field Methods ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 4.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 4.1.1 National Historic Preservation Act ............................................................................................... 7 4.1.2 California Environmental Quality Act.......................................................................................... 9 4.1.3 Los Gatos Historic Structure ........................................................................................................ 10 5.0 RESULTS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 5.1 Records Search Results .................................................................................................................................. 10 5.1.1 Other Sources of Information ..................................................................................................... 11 5.2 Site Visit Results ................................................................................................................................................ 11 5.2.1 32 Euclid Avenue ............................................................................................................................. 15 5.2.2 Property-Specific History.............................................................................................................. 16 5.2.3 Evaluation ........................................................................................................................................... 16 6.0 CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 19 7.0 REFERENCES CITED .......................................................................................................................................................... 20 Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project iii February 9, 2024 2023-252 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Project Location and Vicinity ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Figure 2. 32 Euclid Avenue: south elevation (view northeast; January 10, 2024).................................................... 12 Figure 3. 32 Euclid Avenue: south and east elevations (view northwest; January 10, 2024). ............................. 12 Figure 4: 32 Euclid Avenue north and west elevations (view southeast; January 10, 2023). ............................... 13 Figure 5.: 32 Euclid Avenue south and west elevations (view northeast; January 10, 2023). .............................. 13 Figure 6.: 32 Euclid Avenue Interior (view north; January 10, 2023). ............................................................................. 14 Figure 7. 32 Euclid Avenue Second Story Interior (view north/northeast; January 10, 2023). ............................ 14 Figure 8. 32 Euclid Avenue Shed (view north/northwest; January 10, 2023). ........................................................... 15 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Attachment A – Records Search Confirmation Attachment B – Field Visit Photographs Attachment C – Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee Report Attachment D – Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 Form LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Term Definition APN Assessor’s Parcel Number Caltrans California Department of Transportation CCR California Code of Regulations CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CFR Code of Federal Regulations CHL California Historical Landmarks CHRIS California Historical Resources Information System CRHR California Register of Historical Resources DPR Department of Parks and Recreation HRI Historic Resources Inventory NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service NRHP National Register of Historic Places OHP Office of Historic Preservation PRC Public Resources Code SHPO State Historic Preservation Officer TCRs Tribal Cultural Resources Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 1 February 9, 2024 2023-252 1.0 INTRODUCTION David Wilson of Anderson Architects, Inc. retained ECORP Consulting, Inc. in 2023 to conduct an architectural history evaluation of the property at 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California. The building, a privately owned single-family home, was constructed in 1900. Consequently, this study was conducted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations in 36 CFR 800, for the evaluation of a historic-age building. The evaluation was prepared pursuant to Town of Los Gatos requirements under CEQA. 1.1 Project Location and Description The property at 32 Euclid Avenue is located in a residential area in the city of Los Gatos. It is located within the southwestern quarter of Section 20 of Township 8 South, Range 1 West, Mount Diablo Base Meridian as depicted on the 1953 Los Gatos, California, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5’ topographic quadrangle map (Figure 1). The property is located south of Highway 17, and south of Los Gatos Creek. The Assessor Parcel Number (APN) associated with the property is 529-30-064. The Proposed Project entails closing the removal of 32 Euclid Avenue. 1.2 Regulatory Context To meet the regulatory requirements of this Project, this cultural resources investigation was conducted pursuant to compliance with CEQA (Public Resources Code [PRC] §21000 et seq.). The goal of CEQA is to develop and maintain a high-quality environment that serves to identify the significant environmental effects of the actions of a Proposed Project and to either avoid or mitigate those significant effects where feasible. CEQA pertains to all proposed projects that require state or local government agency approval, including the enactment of zoning ordinances, the issuance of conditional use permits, and the approval of development project maps. CEQA (Title 14, California Code of Regulations [CCR], Article 5, § 15064.5) applies to cultural resources of the historical and prehistoric periods. Any project with an effect that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a cultural resource, either directly or indirectly, is a project that may have a significant effect on the environment. As a result, such a project would require avoidance or mitigation of impacts to those affected resources. 1.3 Report Organization The following report documents the architectural history evaluation of 32 Euclid Avenue in the city of Los Gatos and was prepared in conformance with the California Office of Historic Preservation’s (OHP) acceptable format. Attachment A includes a confirmation of the records search with the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS). Attachment B presents photographs of the Project Area. Attachment C contains the record of correspondence with the Historic Preservation Committee including gathered permits and records for the property. Attachment D contains the cultural resources Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 record for the building. Project Area Map Date: 12/20/2023 Sources: ESRI, USGSLocation: N:\2023\2023-252 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, CA\MAPS\Location_Vicinity\Euclid Ave LnV.aprx - Euclid Avenue LnV 20231220 (kedwards - 12/20/2023)Los Gatos, CA (1953 p.r. 1985, NAD 27) CA 7.5-minute Topographic Quadrangle US Geological Survey. Santa Clara County, California §2, T.08S, R.01W Unsectioned Rinconada de Los Gatos Land Grant Latitude (NAD83): 37.21823789° Longitude (NAD83): -121.98537519° Watershed: Coyote (18050003) (0 1,000 2,000 Scale in Feet 2023-252 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, CA Figure 1. Project Location and Vicinity Project Area - 0.26 ac. Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 3 February 9, 2024 2023-252 2.0 CULTURAL CONTEXT The following historical context provides a frame of reference for evaluating 32 Euclid Avenue’s eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), and the City of Los Gatos Historic Structure list. The context includes a local history of the city of Los Gatos and an architectural context of Converted Barn architecture to support the evaluation. 2.1 Local Historic Context: Santa Clara County Santa Clara County constitutes the Santa Clara Valley, located at the southern end of the San Fransico Bay. It is bordered by the Santa Cruz Mountains to the West and the Diablo Range to the east. The first European presence in California arrived with the presence of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542, who sailed up the California Coast. Later in 1769, José Fransisco Ortega scouted the Santa Clara Valley on behalf of Spanish General Gaspar de Portolá. In 1777, Junípero Serra founded Mission Santa Clara de Asís, providing the Santa Clara Valley with its namesake. The area broke from Spanish rule following the Mexican Revolution in 1821. During the Mexican period, cattle ranching became a leading occupation (Sawyer 1922). Following the completion of the Mexican- American War in 1848, California became a U.S. territory. The 1849 Gold Rush greatly altered the landscape of the Santa Clara area. Immigration greatly increased the Santa Clara area’s population, and the county was quickly incorporated in 1850. Mercury mines in San Jose also attracted a large number of miners (County of Santa Clara Department of Planning 2023). From 1850 to 1870, ranchers in the Santa Clara Valley made the transition from cattle ranching to hay and grain cultivation (County of Santa Clara 2023). By 1870, it was discovered he Santa Clara Valley’s fertile soil and temperate climate proved ideal for growing fruits and vegetables. By the late 1880s, it became known as the “Valley of Heart’s Delight” for the numerous orchards that overwhelmed the landscape (County of Santa Clara 2023). The region remained relatively agricultural until World War II, when many research and development projects came to the area (County of Santa Clara 2023). Following the war, the influence of science and technology remained, and the area became home to a number of high-tech companies. The growth of suburban development quickly led to the disappearance of orchards. The construction of highways in the 1950s further led to the development of the region. The technological sector prospered, and Santa Clara County became widely known as the “Silicon Valley”. The influence of the technological sector continued to dominate Santa Clara County into the 21st century. 2.2 Local Historic Context: Los Gatos The Project Area is located in Santa Clara County, which was named for the Mission Santa Clara that was established in 1777 by Spanish Franciscan friars. Nestled between the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Santa Clara Valley, Los Gatos is located in the southwestern portion of Santa Clara County. Originally part of the Mexican land grant Rancho La Rinconada de Los Gatos, James Alexander Forbes built a flour mill along Los Gatos Creek in 1850, starting the beginning of a settlement that became known Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 4 February 9, 2024 2023-252 as Forbes Mill (Bruntz 1971). Officially incorporated in 1887, the town’s name was changed to Los Gatos, named after the Mexican land grant upon which it stood. Originally isolated from other population centers, Los Gatos evolved as an independent community with its own residential, commercial, and industrial areas (Town of Los Gatos). Early industry included wheat farming, milling, logging, orchards, and canneries (Town of Los Gatos). The building of a road through the Santa Cruz mountains to the coastal town of Santa Cruz through the center of Los Gatos in the 1860s resulted in a further influx of people. The introduction of the railroad as early as 1870 also contributed to this influx. Los Gatos’ excellent climate and accessibility by car and train made it a popular tourist stop. The fruit industry, mainly consisting of apricots, grapes, and pears, dominated the local economy into the twentieth century. By World War II, the fruit industry had mostly died out. However, the postwar boom in the 1950s and the earlier construction of Highway 17 through the town in the 1940s brought a further influx of people to Los Gatos, resulting in further residential and commercial development. Los Gatos quickly became a suburb of San Jose and was absorbed into the influence of the Silicon Valley. However, growth leveled out in the 1970s, allowing Los Gatos to retain much of its small-town influence (Los Gatos Government). Growth in the 1970s was driven by new development, but in the 1980s and 1990s, it was driven by annexations, infill development, and demographic shifts. Today, the town is part of one of Northern California's major metropolitan regions, and it is strongly linked to Silicon Valley's economy. Los Gatos covers nearly 15 square miles and has a population of over 30,000. Regarding historic resources in the City, downtown Los Gatos is listed on the NRHP (Town of Los Gatos 2010). 2.3 Architectural Context: Barns Barns are a common feature on California farms, dairies, and ranches, whether they are tiny, isolated homesteads, vast agribusinesses, or commercial dairy operations. Virtually every ranch has at least one barn, and many have many barns. Farms and dairies, on the other hand, may have only one barn and multiple outbuildings for various activities. Many farms and ranches employed temporary or homemade sheds or shelters since they operated seasonally. In 19th and early twentieth century barn construction, four principal building materials were used: adobe (least frequent), logs (common mostly in California's mountain regions), stone, and wood frame. Some immigrants preferred one material over another. Log barns, for example, are commonly linked with Scandinavian or German immigration, but stone barns are frequently erected by British Isles immigrants. Brick was frequently used in barn building, primarily as foundation materials. Wood-frame barns are certainly the most frequent of the barn types seen across California. Wood-frame barns were often constructed using mortise and tenons or as stick-frame structures held together by nails and spikes. Galvanized steel metal sheets were frequently utilized as siding or roof coverings during the twentieth century. Following World War II, metal posts and steel beams were used in barn construction, notably on commercial dairies and feed lots. Although the majority of barns erected in California were designated as "Western" barn types, there were significant variances within this style of barn. The most basic type of Western barn is a square or rectangular two-story building with a gable roof, much like the original barn form seen at 32 Euclid Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 5 February 9, 2024 2023-252 Avenue before it was converted to a residence. These barns might have brick or stone foundations with an interior constructed directly on soil, or they could be elevated on posts and have wood flooring. Concrete flooring with drains and pipes were erected in the twentieth century to enable the flushing of pens and stalls in response to increased concern about cleanliness in food production. The standard Western square or rectangular barn form allowed for expansion. Single-story shed-roofed wings might be built to one or both sides. It was not uncommon for the wings to be reached by a pedestrian entrance rather than the enormous double wood bay doors typically seen at either end of the barn. Barn forms vary depending on their usage; a dairy barn, for example, may be three bays wide to accommodate milking stalls. The scientific approach to dairying resulted in new innovations in the dairy barn, including enhanced feeding and milking spaces. Ranches built open-sided barns with metal-clad gable roofs in the fields and on the range to store hay. After 1945, metal posts and frames were commonly used to build pole barns. By the late 1940s, many farmers and ranchers had taken advantage of military surplus sales to buy Quonset huts for equipment storage, barns, and, on occasion, dwellings. These huts were often made of steel frames and coated with metal or steel sheets, with or without windows (Agricultural HARD Team 2023). 2.3.1 Converted Barns The property at 32 Euclid Avenue contains a converted barn that now serves as a residence. A sharp decline in farming and agriculture following World War II resulted in the disuse of many farm buildings (tinyhouse.com). Alternative uses of the barn, such as conversion into single-family homes became popular, given that housing was in high demand during the postwar years. Barn conversions provided an affordable and practical way to meet the increasing demand for housing. However, the changes required to convert barns to housing were often so great that the historic character of the barn was rarely conserved (Auer 1989). 2.4 Local Historic Context: 32 Euclid Avenue The original barn building at 32 Euclid Avenue was built in 1900 as a 930-square-foot barn and garage for 28 Euclid Avenue (Anderson Architects 2023). The residence first appeared in telephone directories in 1937, but was not on the 1941 tax roll (Anderson Architects 2023). The original building appears to have been a simple wood-framed barn with a gable roof and wood siding, absent of any notable architectural style. According to the 1920 U.S. Census, Ernest Robinson was farming on the land that constituted what would become Euclid Avenue. He lived on what was 160 College Avenue with his two elderly parents (National Archives and Records Administration 1920). Before the creation of Euclid Avenue in c. 1940, Ernest’s property was accessed by College Avenue (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1946). After his father’s death, Ernest continued to live with his mother Sarah Robinson at what became 32 Euclid Avenue, while farming on this property (Los Gatos City Directory 1947). In 1941, the Johnson family of Bakersfield moved into 28 Euclid Avenue, referred to as the “Robinson ranch house.” The Johnsons moved to Los Gatos for work in the defense industry (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1971). Although unclear in the archival record, it is likely that by this point in 1941, Ernest and Sarah Robinson had moved into the newly converted barn at 32 Euclid Avenue. Permits for the property indicate that this is when the barn was converted into a house (Anderson Architects 2023). In 1946, Ernest sold four acres of his farming property Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 6 February 9, 2024 2023-252 for real estate development (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1946). Following Ernest’s death in 1949, Sarah moved to Porterville to live with her daughter (National Archives and Records Administration 1950). In 1952, the Johnson family, including Adeline Marie, Roy Johnson, and their six children were associated with 32 Euclid Avenue (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1952). It is unknown when the original Robinson Ranch House was removed, but it is logical to suspect that it was before this date in 1952. By 1964, 32 Euclid Avenue was occupied by Carolyn and Chris Broadwell. Chris worked as a student while living at the property (Los Gatos City Directory 1964). In 1973, Steve and Jerra Rowland moved into 32 Euclid Avenue around 1970. According to Jerra, multiple remodel projects were constructed in the 1970s and 1980s, which greatly altered the appearance and structure of the building (Rowland 2024). Town records also indicate a reroof permit in 1996 and a 1997 permit for the construction of a new storage shed (Anderson Architects 2023). Multiple families occupied the property at 32 Euclid Avenue, none of which warranted exceptional archival results. 3.0 METHODS 3.1 Personnel Qualifications Principal Investigator and Architectural Historian Jeremy Adams, who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for architectural history and history, conducted or supervised all phases of the architectural history investigation. Mr. Adams, Architectural Historian Andy Buran, and Assistant Architectural Historian Jessica Rebollo conducted extensive archival and historical research and prepared the report. Jessica Rebollo conducted the site visit to document the building. Jeremy Adams has an M.A. in History (Public History) and a B.A. in History, with 15 years of experience specializing in historic resources of the built environment. He is skilled in carrying out historical research at repositories such as city, state, and private archives, libraries, CHRIS information centers, and historical societies. He has experience conducting field reconnaissance and intensive surveys. He has conducted evaluations of cultural resources for eligibility to the NRHP and CRHR. Andrew Bursan is an Architectural Historian with 16 years of experience in historic preservation and land planning. He has worked on a variety of projects with organizations like the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), LA County Metro, and several city governments, including Pasadena, Santa Monica, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Andrew's expertise covers project management, architectural surveys, historical assessments, and extensive historical research. He has contributed to historic context statements, technical reports, and impact analyses for cultural resources. Jessica Rebollo is an Assistant Architectural Historian with one year of experience in historic preservation and historic research. She is experienced in preparing historic contexts, conducting field surveys, and using NRHP criteria to evaluate historic properties. She holds an M.A. and B.A. in History. 3.2 Records Search Methods ECORP requested a records search for the property at the Northwest Coastal Information Center (NWIC) of the CHRIS at California State University, Sonoma in December 2023 (SCCIC search #23-0883). The records search was completed to identify any cultural resources within the Project Area, which Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 7 February 9, 2024 2023-252 encompassed the entire building parcel that is the focus of this building evaluation. NWIC staff completed and returned the records search to ECORP on January 12, 2024. Literature reviewed included listings of resources on the OHP’s Directory of Properties in the Historic Property Data File for the Town of Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California Historic Resources Inventory (HRI), California Points of Historical Interest, CHL, the CRHR, and the NRHP. 3.3 Archival Research Methods ECORP conducted focused research on the property at 32 Euclid Avenue. Anderson Architects, Inc. provided information from the Los Gatos Library including a Historic Home Survey, previous phone numbers associated with the property, and previous permit information. ECORP supplemented this information with historic newspaper and archival research, which documented some of the previous inhabitants of 32 Euclid Avenue. Historic aerial photographs located at the University of California-Santa Barbara library’s web site revealed modifications made to the building over time. ECORP also reviewed historic maps of Santa Clara County to trace the history of the property prior to its construction. ECORP also conducted research using reasonably accessible literature and database information, including examining aerial photographs. ECORP also reviewed newspaper articles pertaining to the property, relevant historical maps, and secondary resources where available. The archival research, online research, and review of records provided by Anderson Architects resulted in sufficient information for ECORP to prepare an evaluation of the building. 3.4 Field Methods ECORP conducted an intensive site visit on January 10, 2024, utilizing the OHP’s guidelines for recording historical resources (OHP 1995) to document the building on appropriate DPR 523 forms (Attachment C). The entire exterior of the building was walked and photographed. Interior spaces of the building were also photographed and documented during the site visit. During the field visit, architectural details and integrity considerations were noted for the features of the building, including its setting relative to the rest of the property. 4.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA 4.1.1 National Historic Preservation Act The federal law that covers cultural resources that could be affected by federal undertakings is the NHPA of 1966, as amended. Section 106 of the NHPA requires that federal agencies take into account the effects of a federal undertaking on properties listed in or eligible for the NRHP. The agencies must afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) a reasonable opportunity to comment on the undertaking. A federal undertaking is defined in 36 CFR 800.16(y): “A federal undertaking means a project, activity, or program funded in whole or in part under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a federal agency, including those carried out by Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 8 February 9, 2024 2023-252 or on behalf of a federal agency; those carried out with Federal financial assistance; and those requiring a Federal permit, license, or approval.” The regulations that stipulate the procedures for complying with Section 106 are in 36 CFR 800. The Section 106 regulations require: definition of the APE; identification of cultural resources within the APE; evaluation of the identified resources within the APE using NRHP eligibility criteria; determination of whether the effects of the undertaking or project on eligible resources will be adverse; and agreement on and implementation of efforts to resolve adverse effects, if necessary. The federal agency must seek comment from the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and, in some cases, the ACHP, for its determinations of eligibility, effects, and proposed mitigation measures. Section 106 procedures for a specific project can be modified by negotiation of a Memorandum of Agreement or Programmatic Agreement between the federal agency, the SHPO, and, in some cases, the project proponent. Effects to a cultural resource are potentially adverse if the lead federal agency, with the SHPO’s concurrence, determines the resource eligible for the NRHP, making it a Historic Property, and if application of the Criteria of Adverse Effects (36 CFR 800.5[a][2] et seq.) results in the conclusion that the effects will be adverse. The NRHP eligibility criteria, contained in 36 CFR 63, are as follows: The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects of state and local importance that possess aspects of integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, association, and A. that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C. that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory. In addition, the resource must be at least 50 years old, barring exceptional circumstances (36 CFR 60.4). Resources that are eligible for, or listed on, the NRHP are historic properties. Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 9 February 9, 2024 2023-252 Regulations implementing Section 106 of the NHPA (36 CFR 800.5) require that the federal agency, in consultation with the SHPO, apply the Criteria of Adverse Effect to historic properties within the APE. According to 36 CFR 800.5(a)(1): “An adverse effect is found when an undertaking may alter, directly or indirectly, any of the characteristics of a historic property that qualify the property for inclusion in the National Register in a manner that would diminish the integrity of the property’s location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling or association.” 4.1.2 California Environmental Quality Act Under state law (CEQA), cultural resources are evaluated using CRHR eligibility criteria to determine whether any of the sites are Historical Resources, as defined by CEQA. CEQA requires that impacts to Historical Resources be identified and, if the impacts would be significant, to apply mitigation measures to reduce the impacts. A Historical Resource is a resource that: 1. is listed in or has been determined eligible for listing in the CRHR by the State Historical Resources Commission; 2. is included in a local register of historical resources, as defined in PRC 5020.1(k); 3. is determined to be historically significant by the CEQA lead agency CCR Title 14, § 15064.5(a)]. In making this determination, the CEQA lead agency usually applies the CRHR eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for the CRHR (CCR Title 14, § 4852(b)) state that a resource is eligible if: 1. it is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history, or the cultural heritage of California or the U.S.; 2. it is associated with the lives of persons important to local, California, or national history. 3. it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master or possesses high artistic values; or 4. it has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory or history of the local area, California, or the nation. In addition, the resource must retain integrity. Integrity is evaluated with regard to the retention of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association (CCR Title 14, § 4852(c)). Historical buildings, structures, and objects are usually eligible under Criteria 1, 2, and 3 based on historical research and architectural or engineering characteristics. Archaeological sites are usually eligible under Criterion 4, the potential to yield information important in prehistory or history. The CEQA lead agency makes the determination of eligibility. Cultural resources determined eligible for the NRHP by a federal agency are automatically eligible for the CRHR. Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 10 February 9, 2024 2023-252 Impacts to a Historical Resource (as defined by CEQA) are significant if the resource is demolished or destroyed or if the characteristics that made the resource eligible are materially impaired (CCR Title 14, § 15064.5(a)). Lastly, Tribal Cultural Resources (TCRs), as defined in Section 21074 of the California PRC, can only be identified and evaluated by culturally affiliated California Native American tribes through government-to- government consultation. As such, only the consultation record of the CEQA lead agency, and not this technical report, addresses TCRs. 4.1.3 Los Gatos Historic Structure There are three ways a property can be considered historic per the Los Gatos Town Code Section 29.10.020 (definition of historic structure): 1. Any structure that is located within an historic district; or 2. Any structure that is historically designated; or 3. Any primary structure constructed prior to 1941, unless the deciding body has determined that the structure has no historic significance and should not be included in the Town Historic Resources Inventory. When evaluating a request to remove a structure from the inventory, the Historic Preservation Committee must make the following findings, derived from Section 29.80.215 (1) of the Town Code. In evaluating a request for a determination of historic significance or architectural merit, the Historic Preservation Committee shall consider the following: 1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the Town; 2. No Significant persons are associated with the site; 3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master; 4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; or 5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance. 5.0 RESULTS 5.1 Records Search Results The records search completed on January 3, 2024 consisted of a review of previous reports and records on file with the NWIC as well as review of a number of historic property registers and inventories for Los Gatos and Santa Clara County. The records search for this Project was completed to determine if the Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 11 February 9, 2024 2023-252 building had been previously recorded or evaluated, is located within or adjacent to a known historic district. The results of the records search showed that the property at 32 Euclid Avenue has not been previously recorded or evaluated as part of any cultural resources inventory or study that has been reported to the NWIC. The records search also revealed that the building is not located within a known historic district. The results show no resources were found in the 32 Euclid Avenue Project Area. While one report (S- 051161) was found adjacent to the Project Area, it was an archaeological report and did not identify cultural resources in the 32 Euclid Avenue Project Area. 5.1.1 Other Sources of Information The OHP’s Built Environment Resource Directory for Santa Clara County (dated 2024) lists almost 65 built environment properties for the Town of Los Gatos (OHP 2024). There are no properties included on the list located along Euclid Avenue. ECORP reviewed resources listed as CHL (OHP 1996) and by the OHP (OHP 2024) on January 16, 2024. The property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not listed. The National Register Information System (National Park Service 2024) failed to reveal any eligible or listed properties within the Project Area or the Town of Los Gatos. A RealQuest online property search for APN 529-30-064 revealed the property consists of .24 acres of residential land, with a house built in 1900. It is owned by David Wilson. No other property history information was on record with RealQuest. 5.2 Site Visit Results 32 Euclid Avenue was formally recorded on January 10, 2024. The subject residence is a 1,422-square-foot, converted barn originally constructed in 1900 at 930-square-feet. It now serves as a single-family dwelling. As a prior barn, the building has no distinguishable architectural style and was clearly built with cost, function, and practicality in mind. Extensive remodeling of the property also erased all remnants of the building’s previous use as a barn. Select photographs and a detailed description of the building as a result of the intensive site visit are provided on Figures 2 through 8 below. The DPR 523 records for the historic-period building are provided in Attachment B. Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 12 February 9, 2024 2023-252 Figure 2. 32 Euclid Avenue: south elevation (view northeast; January 10, 2024). Figure 3. 32 Euclid Avenue: south and east elevations (view northwest; January 10, 2024). Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 13 February 9, 2024 2023-252 Figure 4: 32 Euclid Avenue north and west elevations (view southeast; January 10, 2023). Figure 5.: 32 Euclid Avenue south and west elevations (view northeast; January 10, 2023). Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 14 February 9, 2024 2023-252 Figure 6.: 32 Euclid Avenue Interior (view north; January 10, 2023). Figure 7. 32 Euclid Avenue Second Story Interior (view north/northeast; January 10, 2023). Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 15 February 9, 2024 2023-252 Figure 8. 32 Euclid Avenue Shed (view north/northwest; January 10, 2023). 5.2.1 32 Euclid Avenue The property at 32 Euclid Avenue contains a 1900 converted barn dwelling and a circa 1997 storage shed. The current two-story dwelling is rectangular in plan with an asymmetrical gable roof, gable attic vents, asphalt shingles, and overhanging eves. It sits on a concrete foundation and consists of a variety of wood siding, including varying widths of board and batten, plywood, and horizontal lapped siding on all elevations. Due to alterations, the dwelling does not exhibit a discernible architectural style. According to previous owner Jerra Rowland, an addition on the primary south elevation in the 1970s consisted of enclosing the front porch, which ECORP confirmed the presence of during the site visit (Rowland 2024; Figure 1). The addition has a shed roof with asphalt shingles, nonoriginal aluminum sliding windows, and a single-leaf door on the west elevation of the addition that provides the main interior access. An addition on the north (rear) elevation which Mrs. Rowland also claims was built in the 1970s served as a laundry room, which ECORP confirmed the presence of during the site visit (Rowland 2024; Figure 3). It has a shed roof with asphalt shingles and clapboard and plywood siding. A single-leaf door on the west elevation of the addition provides interior access. The west wing of the house also appears to be an addition that predates 1970 (Figure 5). A fireplace and chimney are located on the southwest corner of this addition. A sliding glass door on the west elevation of this addition also provides interior access. Fenestration consists of two-panel sliding windows, single-hung windows, with a varying mixture of metal, vinyl, and wood sashes. Multiple skylights are located on the roof. The footprint of the original barn at 32 Euclid Avenue is unknown, however, extensive remodeling has altered its appearance and function into a single-family residence. Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 16 February 9, 2024 2023-252 5.2.1.1 Shed A shed built in the 1970s near the northeast corner of the house is rectangular in plan with a concrete foundation and plywood siding (Figure 8). It has a side-gable roof with asphalt shingles and overhanging eaves with rafters. A double-leaf entry on the west elevation provides interior access. Fenestration consists of stained glass windows as well as a skylight on the roof. 5.2.2 Property-Specific History Aerial photography taken in 1931 showed the Project Area including 32 Euclid Avenue and the old Robinson Ranch House. Aerial photography taken in 1948 showed the development of Euclid Avenue. Aerial photography taken in 1998 revealed further development of the street. The Robinson Ranch House was removed at an unknown date. 5.2.3 Evaluation The property at 32 Euclid Avenue does not meet any of the criteria for listing in the NRHP, CRHR, or as a City of Los Gatos Historic Structure individually or as part of an existing historic district, as demonstrated below. 5.2.3.1 NRHP Criterion A/CRHR Criterion 1 32 Euclid Avenue was constructed in 1900 as a barn and originally served the farm that was located on the property. It was one of many barns built in c. 1900 in Santa Clara County during the period in which agriculture was a dominant practice in the area. The barn was not the first or last of its type and is not known to be associated with innovations related to agriculture. After the building’s conversion into a single-family residence in 1941, the significant renovations erased evidence of the building’s historic use as a barn. As one of many barns erected in the early 20th century in agricultural period of the Santa Clara Valley and one which no longer conveys its significance of a barn, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion A/1. 5.2.3.2 NRHP Criterion B/CRHR Criterion 2 The property at 32 Euclid Avenue was home to multiple residents, including Ernest and Sarah Robinson until c. 1949, Adeline and Roy Johnson in c. 1950, Carolyn and Christ Broadwell in c. 1960, and Steve and Jerra Rowland in c. 1970. As one of many citizens of Los Gatos, these residents on their own did not shape the overall history of the region. According to archival research, all residents of 32 Euclid Avenue were ordinary citizens who have not made a significant contribution to history. There is nothing in the archival record to suggest that 32 Euclid Avenue is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion B/2. Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 17 February 9, 2024 2023-252 5.2.3.3 NRHP Criterion C/CRHR Criterion 3 Originally constructed as a barn, and remodeled significantly as the result of its conversion into a single- family residence, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue no longer possesses a discernable architectural style. It was originally a simple utilitarian building designed for farming. Regardless, the original barn is indiscernible due to multiple renovations undertaken on the building since the second half of the 20th century. These renovations constituted no significant architectural style and resulted in a complete loss of character defining features associated with the original barn. As a converted barn with no significant architectural style, 32 Euclid Avenue does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values, or represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. In addition, the 1990s era storage shed is not the work of a master. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion C/3. 5.2.3.4 NRHP Criterion D/CRHR Criterion 4 Originally a barn built in 1900, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue’s research potential is expressed in its built form and through data obtained from the historical record as presented in the above Local, Institutional, and Architectural contexts. Therefore, the building does not have potential to yield additional information important in prehistory or history. As a result, 32 Euclid Avenue and its corresponding shed is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion D/4. Integrity The property at 32 Euclid Avenue possesses integrity of location, but lacks integrity of setting, design, materials, workmanship, and association. It remains in its original location, but the surrounding area has completely changed from a rural setting to a suburban setting of single-family houses. The original character defining features of the property are no longer present due to extensive renovations that altered the style and structure of the original building which include a complete alteration of the primary façade, an addition to the north elevation, replacement siding, and replacement fenestration. Regardless of Integrity, 32 Euclid Avenue does not meet NRHP or CRHR eligibility criteria as an individual resource or as part of any known or suspected historic district; the resource is not listed on any Certified Local Government historic property register. 5.2.3.5 Los Gatos Historic Structure (1)The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the Town; 32 Euclid Avenue was constructed in 1900 as a barn and originally served the farm that was located on the property. It was one of many barns built in c. 1900 in Santa Clara County during the period in which agriculture was a dominant practice in the area. The barn was not the first or last of its type and is not known to be associated with innovations related to agriculture. After the building’s conversion into a Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 18 February 9, 2024 2023-252 single-family residence in 1941, the significant renovations erased evidence of the building’s historic use as a barn. As one of many barns erected in the early 20th century in agricultural period of the Santa Clara Valley and one which no longer conveys its significance of a barn, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to Los Gatos. (2)No Significant persons are associated with the site; The property at 32 Euclid Avenue was home to multiple residents, including Ernest and Sarah Robinson until c. 1949, Adeline and Roy Johnson in c. 1950, Carolyn and Christ Broadwell in c. 1960, and Steve and Jerra Rowland in c. 1970. As one of many citizens of Los Gatos, these residents on their own did not shape the overall history of the region. According to archival research, all residents of 32 Euclid Avenue were ordinary citizens who have not made a significant contribution to history. There is nothing in the archival record to suggest that 32 Euclid Avenue is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue has no significant persons associated with the site. (3)There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master; Originally constructed as a barn, and remodeled significantly as the result of its conversion into a single- family residence, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue no longer possesses a discernable architectural style. It was originally a simple utilitarian building designed for farming. Regardless, the original barn is indiscernible due to multiple renovations undertaken on the building since the second half of the 20th century. These renovations constituted no significant architectural style and resulted in a complete loss of character defining features associated with the original barn. As a converted barn with no significant architectural style, 32 Euclid Avenue does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values, or represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. In addition, the 1990s era storage shed is not the work of a master. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master. (4) The structure does not yield information to Town history; or Research on the property at 32 Euclid Avenue yielded no information on Town of Los Gatos history. (5) The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance. The original character defining features of the property are no longer present due to extensive renovations that altered the style and structure of the original building which include a complete alteration of the primary façade, an addition to the north elevation, replacement siding, and replacement fenestration. Therefore, the integrity of the property at 32 Euclid Avenue has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance. Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 19 February 9, 2024 2023-252 5.2.3.6 Historic District Considerations A records search shows that the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not currently within or associated with an identified historic district. In addition to the records search, a literature review of reasonably accessible resources shows that the building is not currently within or associated with an identified historic district. According to the literature review, there are no specific historic districts in Los Gatos for which this building would serve as a contributing element. The building is not a contributor to any existing historic district nor is it locally listed. Thus, the building is not considered an element of any existing Historic District. 5.2.3.7 Los Gatos Historic Resources Inventory As a parcel with a structure built before 1941, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is listed as a Town of Los Gatos historic structure as defined in Section 29.10.020 of the Los Gatos Town Code. Based on the current evaluation of the property, ECORP determined that the building lacks an association with significant events, lacks an association with significant persons, and has experienced alterations which resulted in a complete loss of character defining features associated with the original barn on the property. Therefore, the property should be removed from the historic inventory due to a lack of historical or architectural value as stated in Section 5.2.3.1 of this report. 6.0 CONCLUSIONS ECORP evaluated the property at 32 Euclid Avenue and found it not eligible for the NRHP, CRHR, and the City of Los Gatos Historic Structure list under any criteria. Although the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is listed as a Town of Los Gatos historic structure as defined in Section 29.10.020 of the Los Gatos Town Code under Criterion 3 for being built pre-1941, ECORP has determined that the property should be removed from the list due to a lack of historical or architectural value as stated in Section 5.2.3.1 of this report. The building has also not been determined by the CEQA lead agency to be a Historical Resource by another method. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not a Historical Resource in accordance with CEQA. Architectural History Evaluation ECORP Consulting, Inc. 32 Euclid Avenue Project 20 February 9, 2024 2023-252 7.0 REFERENCES CITED Agricultural HARD Team and Caltrans Staff. 2023. A Historical Context and Methodology for Evaluating Agricultural Properties in California. 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Santa Clara County, California §2, T.08S, R.01W Unsectioned Rinconada de Los Gatos Land Grant Latitude (NAD83): 37.21823789° Longitude (NAD83): -121.98537519° Watershed: Coyote (18050003) (0 1,000 2,000 Scale in Feet 2023-252 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, CA Figure 1. Project Location and Vicinity Project Area - 0.26 ac. ATTACHMENT B Field Visit Photographs DPR 523I (1/95) State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# PHOTOGRAPH RECORD Trinomial Page 1 of 1 Resource/Project Name: Year 2024 Camera: Galaxy S21 Lens Size: 35mm Film Type and Speed: Digital Negatives Kept at: ECORP Consulting, Inc. Mo.Day Time Subject/Description View Toward Accession # Overview of 32 Euclid Ave East Elevation W 20240110_101425 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave North Elevation S 20240110_101503 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Shed West Elevation E 20240110_101515 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Shed South and East Elevations NW 20240110_101538 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave North and West Elevations SE 20240110_101734 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and West Elevations NE 20240110_101840 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior N 20240110_102003 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior NW 20240110_102042 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior NW 20240110_102145 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior (Stairs to Loft) E 20240110_102331 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior (Loft) N 20240110_102507 Jerra Rowland Letter 20240110_102646 Jerra Rowland Letter 20240110_102650 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior W 20240110_102910 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior S 20240110_102912 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave Interior S 20240110_103008 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and West Elevations NE 20240110_104935 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and West Elevations NE 20240110_104955 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and East Elevations NW 20240110_105104 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and East Elevations NW 20240110_105115 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave and 30 Euclid Ave NE 20240110_105730 Overview of 28 Euclid Ave West Elevation W 20240110_105826 Overview of 32 Euclid Ave South and East Elevations NW 20240110_110123 Overview of 24 Euclid Ave North Elevation S 20240110_110132 Overview of 28, 30, 32 Euclid Ave NE 20240110_110244 (XFOLG$YHQXH ATTACHMENT C Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee Report PREPARED BY: SEAN MULLIN, AICP Senior Planner 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 භ408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 11/15/2023 ITEM NO: 2 DATE: November 10, 2023 TO: Historic Preservation Committee FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Consider a Request to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at 32 Euclid Avenue. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Request for Review PHST-23-019. Property Owner/Applicant: David Wilson. Project Planner: Sean Mullin RECOMMENDATION: Consider a request to remove a presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for property zoned R-1:8 located at 32 Euclid Avenue. PROPERTY DETAILS: 1. Date primary structure was built: 1900 per County Assessor’s Database 2. Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: N/A 3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? No 4. Is structure in a historic district? No 5. If yes, is it a contributor? N/A 6. Findings required? Yes 7. Considerations required? No DISCUSSION: The applicant is requesting removal of the presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory (HRI). The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database lists a construction date of 1900 for the residence. The property is not within a historic district or LHP overlay, is not included in the 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey, and is not located within the coverage area of the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. PAGE 2 OF 3 SUBJECT: 32 Euclid Avenue/PHST-23-019 DATE: November 10, 2023 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2023\11-15-23 - Special\Item 2 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx DISCUSSION (continued): The applicant has provided the results of their historic research (Attachment 1). The research shows that the residence first appeared in the telephone directories in 1937 but did not show up in the 1941 tax roll. The applicant’s research also indicates that the current-day residence at 32 Euclid Avenue was once a barn and a garage associated with a residence at 28 Euclid Avenue. Lastly, the applicant provided a summary of the modifications and additions that have taken place to the structure. A review of Town records yielded a 1996 reroof permit and a 1997 permit for the construction of a new storage shed. The asymmetrical multi-pitch gable end residence includes shed roof additions located on the front and rear elevations. The residence is clad in multiple types of wood siding including varying widths of horizontal lap siding, plywood, and board and batten. Existing window materials appear to be a mixture of metal, vinyl, and wood with varying operational types. The residence does not individually appear to represent a distinctive example of a specific type of architecture. CONCLUSION: Should the Committee find that the structure no longer has historic significance or architectural merit due to the loss of integrity, the structure would be removed from the Historic Resources Inventory and any proposed alterations would not return to the Committee. FINDINGS: A. Findings - related to a request for a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no historic significance or architectural merit. In evaluating a request for a determination of historic significance or architectural merit, the Historic Preservation Committee shall consider the following: 1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the Town; 2. No Significant persons are associated with the site; 3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master; 4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; and 5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance. PAGE 3 OF 3 SUBJECT: 32 Euclid Avenue/PHST-23-019 DATE: November 10, 2023 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2023\11-15-23 - Special\Item 2 - 32 Euclid Avenue\Staff Report.32 Euclid Avenue.docx ATTACHMENTS: 1. Request Letter and Research Results This Page Intentionally Left Blank dd,DEdϭ 7KLV3DJH ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ /HIW%ODQN ATTACHMENT D Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 Forms DPR 523A (1/95)Re uire information State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Co e Other istings Re ie Co e Re ie er Date Page 1 of 8 *Resource Name or #:32 Euclid Avenue P1 Other I entifier: P2 ocation: ܆ Not for Pu lication ܈ nrestricte a County:Santa Clara an (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) SGS 5 ua :Los Gatos Date:1953 T08S;R01W; Section Land Grant M.D.M c. Address: 32 Euclid Avenue City: Los Gatos Zip: 95030 d. UTM: e. Other Locational Data: P3a Descri tion: The property at 32 Euclid Avenue contains a 1900 converted barn dwelling and a circa 1997 storage shed. The current two-story dwelling is rectangular in plan with an asymmetrical gable roof, gable attic vents, asphalt shingles, and overhanging eves. It sits on a concrete foundation and consists of a variety of wood siding, including varying widths of board and batten, plywood, and horizontal lapped siding on all elevations. Due to alterations, the dwelling does not exhibit a discernible architectural style. According to previous owner Jerra Rowland, an addition on the primary south elevation in the 1970s consisted of enclosing the front porch, which ECORP confirmed the presence of during the site visit (Rowland 2024). The addition has a shed roof with asphalt shingles, nonoriginal aluminum sliding windows, and a single-leaf door on the west elevation of the addition that provides the main interior access. An addition on the north (rear) elevation which Mrs. Rowland also claims was built in the 1970s served as a laundry room, which ECORP confirmed the presence of during the site visit (Rowland 2024). It has a shed roof with asphalt shingles and clapboard and plywood siding. A single-leaf door on the west elevation of the addition provides interior access. The west wing of the house also appears to be an addition that predates 1970. A fireplace and chimney are located on the southwest corner of this addition. A sliding glass door on the west elevation of this addition also provides interior access. Fenestration consists of two-panel sliding windows, single-hung windows, with a varying mixture of metal, vinyl, and wood sashes. Multiple skylights are located on the roof. The footprint of the original barn at 32 Euclid Avenue is unknown, however, extensive remodeling has altered its appearance and function into a single-family residence. P3 Resource Attri utes:HP2. Single family property P Resources Present: ܈ Building ܆ Structure ܆ Object ܆ Site ܆ District ܆ Element of District ܆ Other (Isolates, etc.) P5 Descri tion of Photo: Overview of 32 Euclid Avenue View northeast, January 10, 2023 P Date Constructe /Age an Sources: ܈ Historic տ Prehistoric տ Both 1900 (RealQuest) P O ner an A ress: David Wilson 14428 Big Basin Way #A Saratoga, CA, 95070 P Recor e y: Jessica Rebollo ECORP Consulting, Inc. 2525 Warren Drive Rocklin, CA 95677 P9 Date Recor e : January 10, 2024 P1 Sur ey Ty e: Intensive P11 Re ort Citation: ECORP Consulting, Inc. 2023. Architectural History Evaluation for 32 Euclid Avenue, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, Santa Clara County, California. Prepared for David Wilson of Anderson Architects, Inc. Attachments:܆ NONE ܈ Location Map ܆ Sketch Map ܈ Continuation Sheet ܈ Building, Structure, and Object Record܈ Archaeological Record ܆ District Record ܆ Linear Feature Record ܆ Milling Station Record ܆ Rock Art Record ܆ Artifact Record ܆ Photograph Record ܆ Other (List): P5a. Photo or Drawing DPR 523 (1/95)Re uire information State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# IDING STRCTRE AND O ECT RECORD Page 2 of 8 NRHP Status Co e 6Z Resource Name or #32 Euclid Avenue B1. Historic Name: N/A B2. Common Name: N/A B3. Original Use: Barn/Shed B4. Present Use: House 5 Architectural Style:N/A Construction History: Local landowners built 32 Euclid Avenue in 1900. It was remodeled substantially by subsequent owners. Mo e ܈ No ܆ Yes ܈ nno n Date:N/A Original ocation:N/A Relate Features: N/A B9a. Architect: N/A b. Builder: local landowners 1 Significance: Theme:Agriculture/Housing Area:Los Gatos Perio of Significance:1901-1974 Pro erty Ty e:House A lica le Criteria:N/A The following Significance Statement provides historic contexts to support an evaluation of 32 Euclid Avenue using National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and California Register of Historic Resources (CRHR) criteria. (See continuation sheet) B11. Additional Resource Attributes: N/A 12 References: (See continuation sheet) B13. Remarks: None 1 Ealuator: Jessica Rebollo ECORP Consulting, Inc. 2525 Warren Drive Rocklin, CA 95677 Date of E aluation:January 10, 2024 (This space reserved for official comments.) State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTIN ATION SHEET Trinomial Page3 of 8 Resource Name or # 32 Euclid Ave Recor e y: Jessica Rebollo Date:January 10, 2024 _Continuation ate DPR 523 (1/95)Re uire information 1 Significance (continue ): History of Santa Clara County Santa Clara County constitutes the Santa Clara Valley, located at the southern end of the San Fransico Bay. It is bordered by the Santa Cruz Mountains to the West and the Diablo Range to the east. The first European presence in California arrived with the presence of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542, who sailed up the California Coast. Later in 1769, José Fransisco Ortega scouted the Santa Clara Valley on behalf of Spanish General Gaspar de Portolá. In 1777, Junípero Serra founded Mission Santa Clara de Asís, providing the Santa Clara Valley with its namesake. The area broke from Spanish rule following the Mexican Revolution in 1821. During the Mexican period, cattle ranching became a leading occupation (Sawyer 1922). Following the completion of the Mexican-American War in 1848, California became a U.S. territory. The 1849 Gold Rush greatly altered the landscape of the Santa Clara area. Immigration greatly increased the Santa Clara area’s population, and the county was quickly incorporated in 1850. Mercury mines in San Jose also attracted a large number of miners (County of Santa Clara Department of Planning 2023). From 1850 to 1870, ranchers in the Santa Clara Valley made the transition from cattle ranching to hay and grain cultivation (County of Santa Clara 2023). By 1870, it was discovered he Santa Clara Valley’s fertile soil and temperate climate proved ideal for growing fruits and vegetables. By the late 1880s, it became known as the “Valley of Heart’s Delight” for the numerous orchards that overwhelmed the landscape (County of Santa Clara 2023). The region remained relatively agricultural until World War II, when many research and development projects came to the area (County of Santa Clara 2023). Following the war, the influence of science and technology remained, and the area became home to a number of high-tech companies. The growth of suburban development quickly led to the disappearance of orchards. The construction of highways in the 1950s further led to the development of the region. The technological sector prospered, and Santa Clara County became widely known as the “Silicon Valley”. The influence of the technological sector continued to dominate Santa Clara County into the 21st century. History of Los Gatos The Project Area is located in Santa Clara County, which was named for the Mission Santa Clara that was established in 1777 by Spanish Franciscan friars. Nestled between the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Santa Clara Valley, Los Gatos is located in the southwestern portion of Santa Clara County. Originally part of the Mexican land grant Rancho La Rinconada de Los Gatos, James Alexander Forbes built a flour mill along Los Gatos Creek in 1850, starting the beginning of a settlement that became known as Forbes Mill (Bruntz 1971). Officially incorporated in 1887, the town’s name was changed to Los Gatos, named after the Mexican land grant upon which it stood. Originally isolated from other population centers, Los Gatos evolved as an independent community with its own residential, commercial, and industrial areas (Town of Los Gatos). Early industry included wheat farming, milling, logging, orchards, and canneries (Town of Los Gatos). The building of a road through the Santa Cruz mountains to the coastal town of Santa Cruz through the center of Los Gatos in the 1860s resulted in a further influx of people. The introduction of the railroad as early as 1870 also contributed to this influx. Los Gatos’ excellent climate and accessibility by car and train made it a popular tourist stop. The fruit industry, mainly consisting of apricots, grapes, and pears, dominated the local economy into the twentieth century. By World War II, the fruit industry had mostly died out. However, the postwar boom in the 1950s and the earlier construction of Highway 17 through the town in the 1940s brought a further influx of people to Los Gatos, resulting in further residential and commercial development. Los Gatos quickly became a suburb of San Jose and was absorbed into the influence of the Silicon Valley. However, growth leveled out in the 1970s, allowing Los Gatos to retain much of its small-town influence (Los Gatos Government). Growth in the 1970s was driven by new development, but in the 1980s and 1990s, it was driven by annexations, infill development, and demographic shifts. Today, the town is part of one of Northern California's major metropolitan regions, and it is strongly linked to Silicon Valley's economy. Los Gatos covers nearly 15 square miles and has a population of over 30,000. Regarding historic resources in the City, downtown Los Gatos is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Town of Los Gatos 2010). Barns State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTIN ATION SHEET Trinomial Page4 of 8 Resource Name or # 32 Euclid Ave Recor e y: Jessica Rebollo Date:January 10, 2024 _Continuation ate DPR 523 (1/95)Re uire information Barns are a common feature on California farms, dairies, and ranches, whether they are tiny, isolated homesteads, vast agribusinesses, or commercial dairy operations. Virtually every ranch has at least one barn, and many have many barns. Farms and dairies, on the other hand, may have only one barn and multiple outbuildings for various activities. Many farms and ranches employed temporary or homemade sheds or shelters since they operated seasonally. In 19th and early twentieth century barn construction, four principal building materials were used: adobe (least frequent), logs (common mostly in California's mountain regions), stone, and wood frame. Some immigrants preferred one material over another. Log barns, for example, are commonly linked with Scandinavian or German immigration, but stone barns are frequently erected by British Isles immigrants. Brick was frequently used in barn building, primarily as foundation materials. Wood-frame barns are certainly the most frequent of the barn types seen across California. Wood-frame barns were often constructed using mortise and tenons or as stick-frame structures held together by nails and spikes. Galvanized steel metal sheets were frequently utilized as siding or roof coverings during the twentieth century. Following World War II, metal posts and steel beams were used in barn construction, notably on commercial dairies and feed lots. Although the majority of barns erected in California were designated as "Western" barn types, there were significant variances within this style of barn. The most basic type of Western barn is a square or rectangular two-story building with a gable roof, much like the original barn form seen at 32 Euclid Avenue before it was converted to a residence. These barns might have brick or stone foundations with an interior constructed directly on soil, or they could be elevated on posts and have wood flooring. Concrete flooring with drains and pipes were erected in the twentieth century to enable the flushing of pens and stalls in response to increased concern about cleanliness in food production. The standard Western square or rectangular barn form allowed for expansion. Single-story shed-roofed wings might be built to one or both sides. It was not uncommon for the wings to be reached by a pedestrian entrance rather than the enormous double wood bay doors typically seen at either end of the barn. Barn forms vary depending on their usage; a dairy barn, for example, may be three bays wide to accommodate milking stalls. The scientific approach to dairying resulted in new innovations in the dairy barn, including enhanced feeding and milking spaces. Ranches built open-sided barns with metal-clad gable roofs in the fields and on the range to store hay. After 1945, metal posts and frames were commonly used to build pole barns. By the late 1940s, many farmers and ranchers had taken advantage of military surplus sales to buy Quonset huts for equipment storage, barns, and, on occasion, dwellings. These huts were often made of steel frames and coated with metal or steel sheets, with or without windows (Agricultural HARD Team 2023). Converted Barns The property at 32 Euclid Avenue contains a converted barn that now serves as a residence. A sharp decline in farming and agriculture following World War II resulted in the disuse of many farm buildings (tinyhouse.com). Alternative uses of the barn, such as conversion into single-family homes became popular, given that housing was in high demand during the postwar years. Barn conversions provided an affordable and practical way to meet the increasing demand for housing. However, the changes required to convert barns to housing were often so great that the historic character of the barn was rarely conserved (Auer 1989). 32 Euclid Avenue The original barn building at 32 Euclid Avenue was built in 1900 as a 930-square-foot barn and garage for 28 Euclid Avenue (Anderson Architects 2023). The residence first appeared in telephone directories in 1937, but was not on the 1941 tax roll (Anderson Architects 2023). The original building appears to have been a simple wood-framed barn with a gable roof and wood siding, absent of any notable architectural style. According to the 1920 U.S. Census, Ernest Robinson was farming on the land that constituted what would become Euclid Avenue. He lived on what was 160 College Avenue with his two elderly parents (National Archives and Records Administration 1920). Before the creation of Euclid Avenue in c. 1940, Ernest’s property was accessed by College Avenue (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1946). After his father’s death, Ernest continued to live with his mother Sarah Robinson at what became 32 Euclid Avenue, while farming on this property (Los Gatos City Directory 1947). In 1941, the Johnson family of Bakersfield moved into 28 Euclid Avenue, referred to as the “Robinson ranch house.” The Johnsons moved to Los Gatos for work in the defense industry (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1971). Although unclear in the archival record, it is likely that by this point in 1941, Ernest and Sarah Robinson had moved into the newly converted barn at 32 Euclid Avenue. Permits for the property indicate that this is when the barn was converted into a house (Anderson Architects 2023). In 1946, Ernest sold four acres of his farming property for real estate development (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1946). Following Ernest’s death in 1949, Sarah moved to Porterville to live with her State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTIN ATION SHEET Trinomial Page5 of 8 Resource Name or # 32 Euclid Ave Recor e y: Jessica Rebollo Date:January 10, 2024 _Continuation ate DPR 523 (1/95)Re uire information daughter (National Archives and Records Administration 1950). In 1952, the Johnson family, including Adeline Marie, Roy Johnson, and their six children were associated with 32 Euclid Avenue (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1952). It is unknown when the original Robinson Ranch House was removed, but it is logical to suspect that it was before this date in 1952. By 1964, 32 Euclid Avenue was occupied by Carolyn and Chris Broadwell. Chris worked as a student while living at the property (Los Gatos City Directory 1964). In 1973, Steve and Jerra Rowland moved into 32 Euclid Avenue around 1970. According to Jerra, multiple remodel projects were constructed in the 1970s and 1980s, which greatly altered the appearance and structure of the building (Rowland 2024). Town records also indicate a reroof permit in 1996 and a 1997 permit for the construction of a new storage shed (Anderson Architects 2023). Multiple families occupied the property at 32 Euclid Avenue, none of which warranted exceptional archival results. Evaluation NRHP/CRHR Criterion A/1 32 Euclid Avenue was constructed in 1900 as a barn and originally served the farm that was located on the property. It was one of many barns built in c. 1900 in Santa Clara County during the period in which agriculture was a dominant practice in the area. The barn was not the first or last of its type and is not known to be associated with innovations related to agriculture. After the building’s conversion into a single-family residence in 1941, the significant renovations erased evidence of the building’s historic use as a barn. As one of many barns erected in the early 20th century in agricultural period of the Santa Clara Valley and one which no longer conveys its significance of a barn, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion A/1. NRHP/CRHR Criterion B/2 The property at 32 Euclid Avenue was home to multiple residents, including Ernest and Sarah Robinson until c. 1949, Adeline and Roy Johnson in c. 1950, Carolyn and Christ Broadwell in c. 1960, and Steve and Jerra Rowland in c. 1970. As one of many citizens of Los Gatos, these residents on their own did not shape the overall history of the region. According to archival research, all residents of 32 Euclid Avenue were ordinary citizens who have not made a significant contribution to history. There is nothing in the archival record to suggest that 32 Euclid Avenue is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion B/2. NRHP/CRHR Criterion C/3 Originally constructed as a barn, and remodeled significantly as the result of its conversion into a single-family residence, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue no longer possesses a discernable architectural style. It was originally a simple utilitarian building designed for farming. Regardless, the original barn is indiscernible due to multiple renovations undertaken on the building since the second half of the 20th century. These renovations constituted no significant architectural style and resulted in a complete loss of character defining features associated with the original barn. As a converted barn with no significant architectural style, 32 Euclid Avenue does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values, or represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. In addition, the 1990s era storage shed is not the work of a master. Therefore, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion C/3. NRHP/CRHR Criterion D/4 Originally a barn built in 1900, the property at 32 Euclid Avenue’s research potential is expressed in its built form and through data obtained from the historical record as presented in the above Local, Institutional, and Architectural contexts. Therefore, the building does not have potential to yield additional information important in prehistory or history. As a result, 32 Euclid Avenue and its corresponding shed is not eligible for listing in the NRHP/CRHR under Criterion D/4. Integrity The property at 32 Euclid Avenue possesses integrity of location, but lacks integrity of setting, design, materials, workmanship, and association. It remains in its original location, but the surrounding area has completely changed from a rural setting to a suburban setting of single-family houses. The original character defining features of the property are no longer present due to extensive renovations that altered the style and structure of the original building State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTIN ATION SHEET Trinomial Page6 of 8 Resource Name or # 32 Euclid Ave Recor e y: Jessica Rebollo Date:January 10, 2024 _Continuation ate DPR 523 (1/95)Re uire information which include a complete alteration of the primary façade, an addition to the north elevation, replacement siding, and replacement fenestration. Regardless of Integrity, 32 Euclid Avenue does not meet NRHP or CRHR eligibility criteria as an individual resource or as part of any known or suspected historic district; the resource is not listed on any Certified Local Government historic property register. 12 References (continue ): Agricultural HARD Team and Caltrans Staff. 2023. A Historical Context and Methodology for Evaluating Agricultural Properties in California. Prepared by ARG for the Cultural Studies Office Division of Environmental Analysis California Department of Transportation Sacramento. https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot- media/programs/environmental-analysis/documents/ser/historical-context-agricultural-properties-ca-a11y.pdf Auer, Micheal. 1989. Preservation Brief 20: The Preservation of Historic Barns. National Park Service. Ancestry.com, National Archives and Records Administration. 1920. United States Federal Census. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/819908:6061. Accessed January 11, 2024. _____. National Archives and Records Administration. 1950. United States Federal Census. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/261591368:62308. Accessed January 11, 2024. _____.U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Los Gatos, California, City Directory 1947. Lehi, UT. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/216481082:2469?tid=&pid=&queryId=87bef6bf-3b0e- 40af-83fb-c95e26954791&_phsrc=rli153&_phstart=successSource. Accessed January 11, 2024. _____.U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Los Gatos, California, City Directory 1964. Lehi, UT. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1428885923:2469?tid=&pid=&queryId=df9e1e7f-f0ab- 4427-a033-a73407651f3f&_phsrc=rli144&_phstart=successSource. Accessed January 11, 2024. _____.U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019 Los Gatos, California,1947. Lehi, UT. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/76225914:62209?tid=&pid=&queryId=ce08b965-0bb1- 43ae-b563-a77edf955f25&_phsrc=rli149&_phstart=successSource. Anderson Architects. 2023. Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee Report. https://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36854/Item-2---Staff-Report-and-Attachment-1. Accessed January 10, 2024. Bruntz, George: The History of Los Gatos: Gem of the Foothills. Valley Publishers, Fresno. 1971. County of Santa Clara. 2023. About the County. https://www.santaclaracounty.gov/about-county. Accessed January 9, 2023. County of Santa Clara, Department of Planning. Santa Clara County’s Heritage. 2023. Santa Clara County’s Heritage. https://plandev.sccgov.org/policies-programs/historic-preservation. Accessed January 9, 2023. Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer. 1946. Delivery Made on First Units of Arroyo Vista Subdivision. Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer. 1946. Selling Canyon View Tract Lots. Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer. 1952. Gatos Recalls Rams New Coach Hamp Pool. Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer. 1971. Housewarming and Reunion. Sawyer, Eugene. History of Santa Clara County California. Historic Record Company. Los Angeles, CA. 1922. Tinyhouse.com. 2023. Barndominiums: Five Things to Know About Barn Conversions. https://www.tinyhouse.com/post/barndominiums-5-things-to-know-about-barn-conversions. Accessed January 4, 2023. Town of Los Gatos. History and Culture of Los Gatos. https://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/28128/7- Town-Profile-Section. Accessed January 2, 2024. ______. Background and History of Los Gatos. https://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32436/Part-1- pdf?bidId=. Accessed January 2, 2023 State of California The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# CONTIN ATION SHEET Trinomial Page7 of 8 Resource Name or # 32 Euclid Ave Recor e y: Jessica Rebollo Date:January 10, 2024 _Continuation ate DPR 523 (1/95)Re uire information Figure 2. Overview of 32 Euclid Avenue. (view northeast; January 10, 2024) Figure 4. Overview of 32 Euclid Avenue. 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Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 භ408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 04/24/2024 ITEM: 2 DRAFT MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 27, 2024 The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on March 27, 2024 at 4:03 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:03 PM ROLL CALL Present: Chair Susan Burnett, Vice Chair Lee Quintana, and Committee Member Barry Cheskin. Absent: Planning Commissioner Adam Mayer and Committee Member Martha Queiroz. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approval of Minutes – March 13, 2024 MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Lee Quintana to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Committee Member Barry Cheskin. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 32 Euclid Avenue Request for Review Application PHST-23-019. Requesting Approval to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Property Owner/Applicant: David Wilson Project Planner: Sean Mullin Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. y,//dϳ PAGE 2 OF 3 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2024 Opened Public Comment. Applicant presented the project. Kurt Anderson, Architect; Andy Buran, ECORP Consulting, Inc. - Andy presented a synopsis of the report. Information was gathered from aerials, permits, etc. The evaluation was made based on National, State, and Los Gatos registered criteria. The report concludes that it doesn’t meet the criteria. Committee members asked questions. Sandra Mahl, Power of Attorney for former owner, Jerra Rowland. - She spoke with former husband and the former owner. They were never told that their house was of historic significance, and never asked for historical designation. It didn’t seem appropriate. They made a lot of alterations to the front and back. Kurt Anderson, Architect - The integrity of the structure is lost, as Sandra said, it had a lot of alterations. It looks like a house and not a barn. The new design has a farmhouse style. - Alex met with neighbors, and they were in favor of the project. Closed Public Comment. Committee members discussed the matter. x I still see a barn. There are many parts that are barn-like. x It would cost a lot of money, but it could be restored. x It should remain on the inventory. x Not enough historical background of the site and who owned it. x Appreciate all the research. x The structure has been substantially modified. x It doesn’t reflect a clear architectural style anymore. x Not convinced if a council member owning it qualifies as an important person. x Advocate removing it from the Historic Inventory. MOTION: Motion by Chair Burnett to recommend denial of the request to remove a presumptive historic property (pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for property zoned R-1:8. Findings are based on the structure’s architectural integrity, architectural design of a barn, and association with a notable Los Gatos person. Seconded by Vice Chair Quintana. VOTE: Motion passed, 2-1. Committee Member Cheskin voted no. PAGE 3 OF 3 MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2024 OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the March 27, 2024 meeting as approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. Jennifer Armer, AICP, Planning Manager 7KLV3DJH ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ /HIW%ODQN TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION (408) 354-6872 Fax (408) 354-7593 March 28, 2024 David Wilson Via email RE: 32 Euclid Avenue Request for Review Application PHST-23-008 Requesting Approval to Remove a Presumptive Historic Property (Pre-1941) from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 529-30-064. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: David Wilson PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin On March 27, 2024, the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee recommended denial of the above request to the Community Development Director. The request was denied by the Community Development Director on March 28, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to Sections 29.20.255 and 29.20.260 of the Town Code, this approval may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 days of the date the approval is granted. Therefore, this action for approval should not be considered final, and no permits by the Town will be issued until the appeal period has passed. If you have any questions, I can be contacted by phone at (408) 354-6823 or by email at smullin@losgatosca.gov. Sincerely, Sean Mullin, AICP Senior Planner N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Action Letters\2024\Euclid Avenue, 32 - 03-27-24 - Action Letter.docx CIVIC CENTER 110E.MAIN STREET LOS GATOS,CA95030 y,//dϴ 7KLV3DJH ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ /HIW%ODQN y,//dϵ From: Jeremy Adams > Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2024 3:36 PM To: Kurt Anderson < >; Andy Bursan < > Cc: Alex Anderson < > Subject: RE: 32 Euclid - Historic Preservation Committee comments Thanks Kurt. Also, if you appeal to the Planning Commission, you might point out that the Historic Preservation Committee may be operating beyond their reach of powers and duties set forth in Sect. 29.80.227 of the Los Gatos Town Code. ThôϙťĺſĲϙèĺîôϙèīôÍŘīƅϙĖîôĲťĖƱôŜϙ͔ϙŕĺĖĲťŜϙťēÍťϙÍŘôϙťēôϙ responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission. I’ve copied them below for reference. I listened to the preservation committee meeting (audio is available on the Los Gatos Town website under meeťĖĲČϙıĖĲŪťôŜϯÍČôĲîÍЍŜϽϟϙťϙıĖĲŪťôϙ͕͑ϡ͔͏ϙĺċϙťēôϙÍŪîĖĺϙŘôèĺŘîĖĲČϙťēôϙèĺııĖťťôôϙıôıæôŘϙ that opposed this barns removal states that “it is part of our role to maintain and retain structures like this”. That statement is in contradiction to the powers and duties of the historic preservation committee, and instead shows a deliberate agenda of the individual committee member. The committee was formulated, according to the Town Code, to review applications and make recommendations based on evidence; their duty is NOT to force property owners to “maintain and ŘôťÍĖĲϙŜťŘŪèťŪŘôŜЋϙťēÍťϙèīôÍŘīƅϙēÍŽôϙĲĺϙŜĖČĲĖƱèÍĲèôϙÍŜϙŕŘĺŽôĲϙĖĲϙÍϙŘôŕĺŘťϙŕŘôŕÍŘôîϙæƅϙŗŪÍīĖƱôîϙ historians. Sec. 29.80.227. Powers and duties of the Historic Preservation Committee. The Historic Preservation Committee shall: (1) Regularly review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission concerning the determination of all matters pertaining to historic preservation which comes before the Planning Commission. (2) Review and make recommendations to the Planning Director concerning the determination of a minor residential development permit for properties with a LHP overlay zone or structures which were built prior to 1941. (3) Determine and issue approval for minor residential and commercial exterior alterations not covered under the architecture and site approval process or the minor residential development permit, for designated properties with a LHP overlay zone pursuant to subsection 29.20.485. (4) Upon request of the Planning Director, review pending or proposed building permits dealing with historic structures when it is questionable that the work proposed meets the guidelines for pre-1941 structures. (5) May, on request of the property owner, advise with respect to any proposed work requiring or not requiring a Town permit on any historic structure, a designated landmark site or in a designated historic district. Examples of the work referred to are additions, demolitions, painting and repainting of exterior surfaces, roofing, fencing, landscaping, glazing, and installation of lighting fixtures. In advising, the Historic Preservation Committee shall be guided by the purposes and standards specified in this division and other applicable ordinances and/or development standards. This subsection does not impose regulations or controls on any property. --Jeremy Jeremy Adams Assistant Operations Manager/NorCal Cultural Resources Manager ECORP Consulting, Inc. A Federal Small Business From: Andy Bursan < > Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2024 3:15 PM To: Kurt Anderson < > Cc: Jeremy Adams < > Subject: 32 Euclid - Historic Preservation Committee comments Hi Kurt, Thanks again for everything yesterday. I wanted to get back to you regarding what the Historic Preservation Committee stated about a historically important individual being associated with the property and why we believe some of these statements are inaccurate. They said the property ŜēÍŘôŜϙÍĲϙÍŜŜĺèĖÍťĖĺĲϙſĖťēϙôťôŘϙVĺēĲŜĺĲϟϙ®ēĖīôϙôťôŘϙVĺēĲŜĺĲϙſÍŜϙÍĲϙĖıŕĺŘťÍĲťϙèĺııŪĲĖťƅϙ member of Los Gatos our research found no direct connection between him and the property/barn. Johnson owned large portions of the area around Los Gatos from as early as 1874, but no records indicate he has any direct association with the barn itself. Even if a connection was to be found between him and the barn, he owned hundreds of acres in town and built many buildings throughout the community including his residence which is on a local walking tour and other earlier buildings that still exist and represent his life. There is a walking tour in town that includes his home and six other buildings he constructed, which again are far better and earlier examples than the barn (see attached walking tour and Johnson museum article). Since we found no evidence Peter Johnson was directly connected to the property, we didn’t discuss him in our report because he didn’t have clear association or ŘôīôŽÍĲèôϙċĺŘϙťēôϙæŪĖīîĖĲČϟϙ®ôϙÍīŜĺϙċĺŪĲîϙĲĺϙôŽĖîôĲèôϙťēÍťϙ(ŘĲôŜťϙ Johnson who farmed the property in the early 20th century, was an important individual. Jeremy and I believe the member of the public that originally referenced Peter Johnson did so without having any evidence that actually associated him with the barn, and the council member didn’t ŽôŘĖċƅϙôĖťēôŘϙſÍƅϟϙēôϙċÍèťϙťēÍťϙĺŪŘϙŘôŕĺŘťϙîĖîĲЍťϙıôĲťĖĺĲϙVĺēĲŜĺĲϙſÍŜϙĲĺťϙîŪôϙťĺϙĖĲÍîôŗŪÍťôϙĺŘϙ ĖĲŜŪƯĖèĖôĲťϙŘôŜôÍŘèēϠϙæŪťϙŘÍťēôŘϙťēôϙŘôŜôÍŘèēϙſôϙîĖîϙŜŪƯĖèĖôĲťīƅϙŕŘĺŽôîϙťēôŘôϙſÍŜϙĲĺϙŜĖČĲĖƱèÍĲťϙ association for that barn and any past important individual. ôŜĖîôŜϙťēÍťϠϙÍϙıôıæôŘϙĺċϙťēôϙèĺııĖťťôôϙŜťÍťôîϙťēÍťϙ(iϙĖĲèĺŘŘôèťīƅϙŘôŕĺŘťôîϙťēÍťϙaŘϟϙÍĲîϙaŘŜϟϙ ĺƅϙVĺēĲŜĺĲϙıĺŽôîϙťĺϙ͑͗ϙ(ŪèīĖîϙċŘĺıϙÍħôŘŜƱôīîϙĖĲϙťēôϙ͓͐͘͏Ŝϟϙ®ôϙēÍŽôϙÍťťÍèēôîϙÍĲϙÍŘťĖèīôϙċŘĺıϙ ͖͐͐͘ϙŕŘĺŽĖĲČϙťēÍťϙaŘϟϙÍĲîϙaŘŜϟϙĺƅϙVĺēĲŜĺĲϙîĖîϙīĖŽôϙÍťϙťēôϙŕŘĺŕôŘťƅϙÍĲîϙſôŘôϙċŘĺıϙÍħôŘŜƱôīîϟϙIĲϙ ĺťēôŘϙſĺŘîŜϠϙťēĖŜϙÍŘťĖèīôϙŕŘĺŽôŜϙťēôϙèĺııĖťťôôϙıôıæôŘϙſÍŜϙſŘĺĲČϙÍĲîϙ(iŜϙŘôŕĺŘťϙſÍŜϙ thoroughly researched and correct. 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