Item 7 - Staff Report with Attachments 1 through 7.310 Tait Ave
PREPARED BY: Erin Walters
Associate Planner
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/18/2024
ITEM NO: 7
DATE: December 13, 2024
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Requesting Preliminary Review for Construction of a New Second-Story
Addition and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Non-Contributing Single-
Family Residence Located in the Almond Grove Historic District on Property
Zoned R-1D:LHP. Located at 310 Tait Avenue. APN 510-14-058. Exempt
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Request for
Review Application PHST-24-026. Property Owner: Santiago Allende.
Applicant: Donna Chivers. Project Planner: Erin Walters.
RECOMMENDATION:
Requesting preliminary review for construction of a new second-story addition and exterior
alterations to an existing non-contributing single-family residence located in the Almond Grove
Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP located at 310 Tait Avenue.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 1918 per County Assessor’s Database
2. Town of Los Gatos Historic Status Code: N/A
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? Yes
4. Is structure in a historic district? Yes, Almond Grove Historic District
5. If yes, is it a contributor? No
6. Findings required? No
7. Considerations required? Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Santa Clara County’s Accessors Database lists a construction date of 1918 for the residence.
According to the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, the 1908 and 1928 map shows the property
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SUBJECT: 310 Tait Avenue/PHST-24-026
DATE: December 13, 2024
before it was subdivided and an accessory structure shown approximately in the footprint of
the subject residence. The footprint on the July 1944 and 1956 maps shows the house in its
current configuration located on a larger property, prior a lot split (Attachment 1).
The property is not included 1991 Anne Bloomfield Historic Survey. Town records show a
building permit for replacement of windows to match the existing aesthetics and originality of
the home and a reroof in 2007 (Attachment 2). The applicant provided a summary of the
property research (Attachment 3), as well as photographs of the property (Attachment 4).
DISCUSSION:
The subject property at 310 Tait Avenue is located on the east side of Tait Avenue, between
Bachman Avenue and Almendra Avenue. The applicant is requesting a preliminary review by
the Committee to provide feedback on a proposed first floor addition, and a new second-story
addition to the existing one-story house. The applicant provided a scope of work (Attachment
5).
The project proposes an internal remodel of the house, and a 256-square foot one-story
addition to the front and rear of the house. The project also proposes a new 730-square foot
second-story addition to the residence (Attachment 6).
The existing one-story cottage style house is approximately 12 feet, six inches in height with hip
roof. The existing house has a mix of tongue and groove vertical wood siding and horizontal lap
wood siding. The gable roof ends have wood scalloped vertical siding. The front elevation has
brick wainscoting that matches the brick chimney on the south elevation. The front door is a
wood decorative cottage style door. The existing windows are white vinyl with wood trim and
wood decorative shutters at the front elevation. The existing roof is asphalt composition
shingle.
The proposed residence would be 25 feet, one inches in height and would install exterior siding
to match the existing siding. The new roof would be composition shingle and introduces two
new bay windows at the front elevation. The existing windows would be replaced throughout
the home with a variety of window styles and shapes.
The existing brick chimney is proposed to be removed. The front elevation would retain the
brick wainscoting and introduces a new wood front door with sidelights. The proposed project
includes a proposed rear deck with wood railings.
The proposed project has not been evaluated to determine if it would fall below the Town’s
demolition thresholds for historic residences.
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SUBJECT: 310 Tait Avenue/PHST-24-026
DATE: December 13, 2024
Town’s Residential Design Guidelines
The Committee should consider Section 3.9 of the Town’s Residential Design Guidelines , which
provides recommendations for construction of additions to existing residences (Attach ment 7).
Including but not limited to the following recommendations:
• The existing built forms, components and materials should be reinforced . Heights and
proportions of additions and alterations should be consistent with and continue the original
architectural style and design.
• Additions should be subordinate, and compatible in scale and proportion to the historically
significant portions of the existing structure.
• When an addition or remodel requires the use of newly constructed exterior elements, they
should be identical in size, dimension, shape, and location as the original, and should utilize
the same materials as the existing protected exterior elements.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant is requesting preliminary review for construction of a new second-story addition
and exterior alterations an existing non-contributing single-family residence located at 310 Tait
Avenue. A new second-story addition, if not triggering a technical demolition, is processed
under a Minor Residential Development application . This application would return to the
Committee for a recommendation to be forwarded to the Community Development Director
and the application would continue through the Minor Residential Development process.
CONSIDERATIONS:
A. Considerations
Sec. 29.80.290. Standards for review.
In evaluating applications, the deciding body shall consider the architectural style, design,
arrangement, texture, materials and color, and any other pertinent factors. Applications
shall not be granted unless:
In historic districts, the proposed work will neither adversely affect the exterior
architectural characteristics or other features of the property which is the subject of
the application, nor adversely affect its relationship, in terms of harmony and
appropriateness, with its surroundings, including neighboring structures, nor adversely
affect the character, or the historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value of the
district.
B. Residential Design Guidelines
Section 3.9 of the Town’s Residential Design Guidelines offers recommendations for
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SUBJECT: 310 Tait Avenue/PHST-24-026
DATE: December 13, 2024
construction of additions to existing residences (Attachment 5).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
2. Permit Records
3. Property Research
4. Photographs
5. Request Letter from Applicant
6. Project Plans
7. Section 3.9, Residential Design Guidelines
Sanborn Map
1908
Location of subject property
ATTACHMENT 1
Sanborn Map
1928
Location of subject property
Sanborn Map
March 1928- July 1944
Location of subject residence
Sanborn Map
1956
Location of subject residence
31 0 Tait Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
APN: 510-14-058
SITE RESEARCH
Dear Historical Preservation Society,
Research was conducted for 310 Tait Ave. using the resources indicated in the
application. Below are the findings:
1.Patrons' Inquiries binder indicated that the last request for information on 310
Tait Ave wa ·s completed in 2007-2008
2.No photos of house found in Residences drawers of the Vertical File
3.The house is not on the "Bellringers" list
4.The house is not listed in the Historic Homes Tours
5.The 1941 Tax Assessment Survey suggests that the house may have been built
in 1931
6.The Sanborn maps show inconsistent subdivisions, structures, and location of
structures over the years
7.The Polk's Directories did not reveal any notable individuals who lived at 310
Tait Ave
Please let me know if you need any further information.
Regards,
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Santiago Allende
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Donna Chivers
4716 Bryce Cir.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
510-714-8309
donnachivers@gmail.com
December 13, 2024
Community Development Department
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos CA 95030
Re: Scope of Work for the Proposed Addition and Remodel at 310 Tait Ave.
Dear Town of Los Gatos,
We are proposing to expand the existing footprint by 256 s.f. and build a new 730 s.f. upper level
addition. The entire interior will be remodeled and the existing roof will be removed and replaced to
build the upper level. Additional scope of work includes:
Install new and replacement windows
Install new flooring throughout
Install cabinets, counters, plumbing fixtures and appliances
Paint interior
Install exterior siding to match existing siding
Install elextrical fixtures, outlets and switches
Insulate per Title 24 requiremens
Install new HVAC and Water Heater per Title 24 requirements
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions.
Regards,
Donna Chivers
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SCALEDATEDRAWN BYREVISIONSBY310 TAIT AVE.LOS GATOS, CA 95030APN: 510-14-058SHEETDONNA CHIVERSD3 DESIGNS, LLC4716 BRYCE CIR.CARLSBAD, CA 92008510-714-8309donnachivers@gmail.comwww.d-3-design.comDESIGN CONSULTANTCLIENT10/28/20243:40:26 PMA0.0AuthorCOVER SHEET310 TAIT AVE, LOS GATOSALL PERMITS EXCEEDING $1,000 IN VALUATION SHALL REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF APPROVED SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS WITHIN THE DWELLING.ALL PERMITS EXCEEDING $10,000 IN VALUATION SHALL REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC GAS SHUT-OFF DEVICE ON THE CUSTOMER OWNED PIPING AT THE UTILITY METER.BUILDING ADDRESS NUMBERS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 4 INCHES IN HEIGHT OR 3 INCHES IN HEIGHT AND SELF-ILLUMINATED.PER THE GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION ORDINANCE (C & D) APPLIESTRUSS CALCULATIONS TO BE A DEFERRED SUBMITTALGAS LINE DIAGRAM TO BE A DEFERRED SUBMITTALOWNERENGINEERINDEX OF DRAWINGSA0.0COVER SHEETA1.0SITE PLANA2.0EXISTING FLOOR PLAN AND DEMO PLANA2,1EXISTING ROOF PLANA3.0NEW FLOOR PLAN AND SCHEDULESA3.1NEW ELEVATIONSA3.2ROOF PLANA3.3SECTIONSA3.4GENERAL NOTESG1CA RESIDENTIAL GREEN BUILDING CODE SHEET 1G2CA RESIDENTIAL GREEN BUILDING CODE SHEET 2T24-1TITLE 24 -ADU1T24-2TITLE 24 -ADU 1T24-3MANDATORY MEASURES -ADU 1T24-4TITLE 24 -ADU 2T24-5TITLE 24 -ADU 2T24-6MANDATORY MEASURES -ADU 2E1.0ELECTRICAL PLANE1.1ELECTRICAL NOTESCONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL SITE AND FIELD CONDITIONS PRIOR TO AND DURING CONSTRUCTION. WINDOW, DOOR AND CABINET DIMENSIONS MUST BE VIF BY CONTRACTOR, INSTALLER OR FABRICATOR PRIOR TO ORDERING. ANY DISCREPANCY FOUND BETWEEN PLANS AND ACTUAL FIELD CONDITION MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF D3 DESIGNS AND THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT. FAILURE TO DO SO VOIDS D3 DESIGNS AND THE ENGINEER OF RESPONSIBILITY TO WORK PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR. D3 DESIGNS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ON SITE INSPECTION TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP SPECIFIED HEREIN, UNLESS BY SECONDARY AGREEMENT.DESIGNERTITLE 24DONNA CHIVERS4716 BRYCE CIR.CARLSBAD, CA 92008510-714-8309donnachivers@gmail.comTITLE 24 SUMMARYSEE FULL TITLE 24 REPORT FOR ALL REQUIREMENTSDAVID HENSEL, PEP.O. Box 1442SAN MARCOS, CA 92079(619) 665-3259SCOPE OF WORKPROVIDE PROPERLY PLACED BLOCKING AND BACKING IN ALL BATHROOMS AND CLOSETS FOR THE PROPER INSTALLATION OF TOWEL BARS, TOILET PAPER HOLDERS, SHELVING AND ANY WALL MOUNTED FIXTURE OR LIGHT.BUILD 256 S.F. LOWER LEVEL ADDITION PER PLANBUILD NEW 730 S.F. UPPER LEVEL ADDITION PER PLANINSTALL WINDOWS AND DOORS PER PLANINSTALL FLOORING PER HOMEOWNERINSTALL CABINETS, COUNTERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES AND APPLIANCESINSTALL TILEINSTALL GLASS SHOWER ENCLOSURETAPE, TEXTURE AND PAINT INTERIOR. COLOR TBD BY HOMEOWNERINSTALL EXTERIOR SIDING. COLOR TBD BY HOMEOWNERINSTALL ELECTRICAL FIXTURES, OUTLETS AND SWITCHES PER ELECTRICAL PLANINSULATE PER TITLE 24 REQUIREMENTSINSTALL HVAC AND WATER HEATER PER TITLE 24 REQUIREMENTS1.CONTRACTOR SHALL, AS PART OF THIS CONTRACT, FURNISH ALL INSURANCE REQUIRED BY THEOWNER AND FURNISH ALL MATERIAL, LABOR TRANSPORTATION AND EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLYINSTALL ALL WORK SPECIFIED HEREIN, SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, OR REASONABLY IMPLIED TOCOMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION. INCLUDED AS PART OF THE WORK OF THESE SECTIONS, NOTNECESSARILY LIMITED BY THEM, ARE THE FOLLOWING: ALL MATERIALS, LABOR, TOOLS ANDEQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PROPERLY EXECUTE AND COMPLETE HIS WORK ACCORDING TO THEPLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.2.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FINISHING OF HIS WORK IN THE MANNER ANDFORM PRESCRIBED BY THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. REPORT DISCREPANCIES OR ERRORSAND OMISSIONS IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WORK PRIOR TO SUBMITTING BID.3.CONTRACTORS ARE TO PROTECT ALL PROPERTY AND THE WORK OF ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,STATE AND NATIONAL CODES WHICH GOVERN THIS AREA.4.ALL CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE ANDNATIONAL CODES WHICH GOVERN THIS AREA.5.CONTRACTORS SHALL INDIVIDUALLY WARRENT FOR ONE YEAR ALL MATERIALS ANDWORKMANSHIP EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE AGREES. IN CASE OF CONCONFLICT, NOTES AND SPECIFICDETAILS ON DRAWINGS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THESE "GENERAL NOTES ANDSPECIFICATIONS" AND OVER TYPICAL DETAILS.6.WHERE NO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS ARE SHOWN OR NOTED FOR ANY PART OF THE WORK,DETAILS SHALL BE THE SAME AS FOR OTHER SIMILAR WORK.7.ITEMS SPECIFIED ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS REPRESENT THE TYPE AND QUALITY REQUIRED.SUBCONTRACTORS MAY SUBSTITUTE "EQUAL" ITEMS IN THEIR BID WHEN APPROVED BY THEOWNER AND ARCHITECT.8.CONTRACTORS SHALL, UPON COMPLETION OF THIS WORK, CLEAN AND CLEAR THE AREA OF ALLDEBRIS OR ANY OTHER MATTER CAUSED BY HIS OPERATION.9.THE ARCHITECT WILL IN NO WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WAY IN WHICH FIELD WORK ISPERFORMED, SAFETY IN, ON OR AROUND THE JOBSITE, METHODS OF PERFORMANCE ORTIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK.10.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY STUDY AND COMPARE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ANDSHALL AT ONCE REPORT TO THE ARCHITECT ANY DISCREPANCY OR OMISSION HE MAY DISCOVER.11.FENCES AND FREE STANDING MASONRY WALLS UP TO 36" IN HEIGHT DO NOT REQUIRE A BUILDINGPERMIT. ALL THOSE OVER 36" IN HEIGHT REQUIRED A SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT.12.SIGNS REQUIRE A SEPARATE PERMIT.13.WHERE CONTINUOUS OR SPECIAL INSPECTION IS REQUIRED BY THESE PLANS, A REGISTEREDDEPUTY INSPECTOR APPROVED BY AND RESPONSABLE TO THE ARCHITECT AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT SHALL BE EMPLOYED BY THE OWNER.14.SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS FOR DEFERRED SUBMITTAL ITEMS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THEREGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE, WHO SHALL REVIEW THEM ANDFORWARD THEM TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL WITH A NOTATION INDICATINGTHAT THE DEFERREDSUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND THAT THEY HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE INGENERAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE DESIGN OF THE BUILDING. THE DEFERRED SUBMITTAL ITEMSSHALL NOT BE INSTALLED UNTIL THEIR DESIGN AND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS HAVE BEENAPPROVED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL.15."PENETRATIONS OF FIRE-RESISTIVE WALLS, FLOOR-CEILINGS AND ROOF-CEILINGS SHALL BE PROTECTED AS REQUIRED IN CRC SECTION R302.4.16.THESE DRAWINGS SHOW ONLY REPRESENTATIVE ABD TYPICAL DETAILS TO ASSIST THECONTRACTOR. THE DRAWINGS DO NOT ILLUSTRATE EVERY CONDITION. ALL ATTACHMENTS,CONNECTIONS, FASTENINGS, ETC. SHALL BE PROPERLY SECURED IN CONFORMANCE WITH BESTPRACTICE, AND CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING AND INSTALLING THESAME. ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS INCLUDED ON THESE DRAWINGS ARE INTENDED TOINDICATE A PARTICULAR LEVEL OF QUALITY FOR THE PROJECT. THE CONTRACTOR AND ALLSUBCONTRACTORS SHALL INSTALL ALL MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITHEACH SPECIFIC MANUFACTURERS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. ALL MANUFACTURERSRECOMMENDATIONS FOR MATERIAL INSTALLATION SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY METHODIMPLIED IN THESE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.17.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS, ELEVATIONS AND CONDITIONS PRIOR TOCOMMENCING WORK AND NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF AN DISCREPANCIES.18.ALL DIMENSIONS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALE SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. DO NOT SCALEANY DRAWINGS. NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF ANY DISCREPANCIES.19.THE BUILDING INSPECTOR WILL RECHECK FOR EXPANSIVE SOILS AND/OR GRADINGREQUIREMENTS AT THE FIRST INSPECTION20.THE CONTROL VALVES IN SHOWERS, TUB/SHOWERS, BATHTUBS, AND BIDETSMUST BE PRESSUREBALANCED OR THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES. CPC SECTIONS 408, 409, 410.1.COMPLIANCE WITH THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2022 ENERGYEFFICIENCY STANDARDS IS NECESSARY FOR THIS PROJECT. REGISTERED,SIGNED, AND DATED COPIES OF THE APPROPIATE CF1R, CF2R, AND CF3R FORMSSHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT NECESSARY INTERVALS FOR BUILDINGINSPECTOR REVIEW. FINAL COMPLETED FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THEBUILDING OWNER.2.ALL PROPOSED BUILDING, STRUCTURES, ADDITIONS, MODIFICATIONS TOBUILDINGS/STRUCTURES MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED LOCATION, ASSHOWN ON THE COUNTY APPROVED PLOT PLAN. AT THE DISCRETION OF THECOUNTY, THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OFCURRENT PLACEMENT OF EACH ON THE PARCEL. THIS WAY INCLUDE A STAMPEDAND SIGNED SETBACK CERITIFATE PREPARED BY A CALIFORNIA LICENSEDSURVEYOR OR CIVIL ENGENNER. (COUNTY BUILDING CODE 91.1.107.2).COMPLIANCE NOTESGENERAL NOTESALL WORK SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING AND ANY OTHER STATE AND LOCAL CODES HAVING JURISDICTION:ALL 2022 CALIFORNIA CODES2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARD CODE2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDSGOVERNING CODEPROJECT ADDRESS:310 TAIT AVE., LOS GATOS, CA 95030LOT SIZE: 2649 S.F.APN:510-14-058ZONING DESIGNATION:OVERLAY DESIGNATIONS:BASE FAR:OCCUPANCY GROUP:EXISTING USE:PROPOSED USE:SETBACKS:FRONT YARD SETBACK:INT.SIDE YARD SETBACK:EXTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK: REAR YARD SETBACK: MAX. ALLOWABLE HEIGHT:R1-D:LHPNONER-3/URESIDENTIALRESIDENTIALTBDTBDTBDTBD30'CONSTRUCTION TYPE:YEAR BUILT:EXISTING # OF STORIES:PROPOSED # OF STORIES:PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT:FIRE SPRINKLERS:FIRE ALARM:V-B19181225' -1"NONOSITE DATAZONING DATABUILDING DATAAREA CALCULATION VICINITY MAP310 TAIT AVE.LOS GATOS, CA 95030APN: 510-14-058(N) BUILDING AREA(E) LOWER LEVEL 731 S.F.(N) LOWER LEVEL ADDTION 256 S.F.(N) UPPER LEVEL ADDITION 730 S.F.TOTAL BUILDING AREA1747 S.F.ATTACHMENT 6
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0812164GRAPHIC SCALEN(R)INDICATES DOORS/WINDOWS TO BE REMOVEDINDICATES WALLS TO BE REMOVEDDEMO NOTES:1. REMOVE DOORS AND WINDOWS AS INDICATED2. REMOVE WALLS AS INDICATED3. REMOVE ROOF 4. REMOVE CABINETS, COUNTERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES AND APPLIANCESTHROUGHOUT5. REMOVE FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY6. REMOVE ALL HVAC AND WH UNITS7. REMOVE BRICK STAIRS IN BACK8. REMOVE EXTERIOR MATERIALS THROUGHOUT9. REMOVE FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEYTOTAL SITE AREA2649/2575S.F.(E) BUILDING FOOTPRINTRESIDENCE 731S.F.LIVING ROOMOPEN BEAMVAULTED CLGBEDROOM 1OPEN CLGBATHDININGROOMKITCHENLAUNDRYW/H10' - 4"7' - 11"21' - 2"12' - 7"13' - 8"5' - 4"8' - 0"12' - 3"2640 SH2640 SHCLOSETCLOSET3' - 1"2640 SH2640 SH2640 SH12' - 7"4' - 6"2040 SH2040 SH5' - 7"FRIDGESLOPESHWRBENCH2640 SH2640 SH2640 SH(3) 2428 SH @ 6' HDRWDSLOPE7" DN(2) 2428 SH @ 6' HDR29' - 4"29' - 2"(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)(R)3068SCALEDATEDRAWN BYREVISIONSBY310 TAIT AVE.LOS GATOS, CA 95030APN: 510-14-058SHEETDONNA CHIVERSD3 DESIGNS, LLC4716 BRYCE CIR.CARLSBAD, CA 92008510-714-8309donnachivers@gmail.comwww.d-3-design.comDESIGN CONSULTANTCLIENT8/28/20246:25:59 AM1/4" = 1'-0"A2.0AuthorEXISTING FLOORPLAN AND DEMOPLAN310 TAIT AVE. LOS GATOS, CA950301/4" = 1'-0"1MAIN FLOOR
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BUILDING DESIGN3
3.8.3 Use traditional detailing
•Treat openings in walls as though they were constructed of
the traditional material for the style. For example, be sure to
provide substantial wall space above arches in stucco and
stone walls. Traditionally, wall space above the arch would
have been necessary to structurally span the opening, and
to make the space too small is inconsistent with the archi-
tectural style.
•Openings in walls faced with stone, real or synthetic, should
have defined lintels above the opening except in Mission or
Spanish Eclectic styles. Lintels may be stone, brick or wood
as suits the style of the house.
•Treat synthetic materials as though they were authentic.
For example, select synthetic stone patterns that place the
individual stones in a horizontal plane as they would have
been in a load bearing masonry wall.
•Select roof materials that are consistent with the traditional
architectural style (e.g., avoid concrete roof tiles on a Crafts-
man Style house.)
3.8.4 Materials changes
•Make materials and color changes at inside corners rather
than outside corners to avoid a pasted on look.
3.9 ADDITIONS/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS/SECONDARY
UNITS
•Site additions in the least conspicuous place. In many cases
this is a rear or side elevation - only rarely is it a rooftop.
•The existing built forms, components and materials should
be reinforced. Heights and proportions of additions and
alterations should be consistent with and continue the
original architectural style and design.
•Additions should be subordinate, and compatible in scale
and proportion to the historically significant portions of
the existing structure.
•When an addition or remodel requires the use of newly
constructed exterior elements, they should be identical in
size, dimension, shape and location as the original, and
Use stone or wood lintels over
openings in stone walls
Additions, accessory buildings and secondary
units should match the form, architectural
style, and details of the original house
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BUILDING DESIGN3
should utilize the same materials as the existing protected
exterior elements.
•When an addition necessitates the removal of architectural
materials, such as siding, windows, doors, and decorative
elements, they should be carefully removed and reused in
the addition where possible.
•The introduction of window and door openings not char-
acteristic in proportion, scale, or style with the original
architecture is strongly discouraged (e.g., sliding windows or
doors in a structure characterized by double hung windows
and swinging doors).
•The character of any addition or alteration should be in
keeping with and subordinate to the integrity of the original
structure.
•The amount of foundation exposed on the addition should
match that of the original building.
•Do not add roof top additions where the roof is of historic
significance.
•Second floor additions are discouraged in neighborhoods
with largely one story homes. If horizontal expansion of
the house is not possible, consider incorporating a second
floor addition within the roof form as shown in the example
to the left.
•Second floor additions which are not embedded within the
roof form should be located to the rear of the structure.
•The height and proportion of an addition or a second story
should not dominate the original structure.
•Deck additions should be placed to the rear of the struc-
ture only, and should be subordinate in terms of scale and
detailing.
•New outbuildings, such as garages, should be clearly subor-
dinate to the main structure in massing, and should utilize
forms, materials and details which are similar to the main
structure.
•Garages should generally be located to the rear of the lot
behind the rear wall of the residence. One car wide access
driveways should be utilized.
Original structure
Addition incorporated into the roof
successfully adds space while respecting the
integrity of the existing house and the scale of
the neighborhood
Placing a two story addition to the rear can
minimize its impact on the historic resource
and the scale of the neighborhood