Exhibit 5 - Historic Preservation Committee Action Letter, September 26, 2024TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
(408)354-6872 Fax (408) 354-7593
September 26, 2024
James B. Wood
238 Bachman Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Via email
RE: 228 Bachman Avenue
Request for Review PHST-24-017
Requesting a Determination Regarding the Contributing Status of an Existing Contributing
Single-Family Residence Located in the Almond Grove Historic District on Property Zoned
O:LHP. APN 510-14-053. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities.
Property Owner/Applicant: James B. Wood
Project Planner: Sean Mullin
On September 25, 2024, the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee recommended to the
Community Development Director that the residence at 228 Bachman Avenue remain as a contributor
to the Almond Grove Historic District, noting that the front façade displays historic integrity. The
Committee also encouraged the property owner to seek the Committee’s feedback on a potential
improvements to the residence through a preliminary review. The determination of the Committee was
confirmed by the Community Development Director on September 26, 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to Sections 29.20.255 and 29.20.260 of the Town Code, this decision may be
appealed to the Planning Commission by any interested person as defined by Town Code Section
29.10.020 within 10 days on forms available online with fees paid. Final deadline is 4:00 p.m. on that
10th day. Therefore, this action 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.
Best regards,
Sean Mullin, AICP
Senior Planner
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