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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
JUNE 25, 2025
110 EAST MAIN STREET
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
4:00 PM
Lee Quintana, Chair
Martha Queiroz, Vice Chair
Susan Burnett, Planning Commissioner
Emily Thomas, Planning Commissioner
Alan Feinberg, Committee Member
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS (Items appearing on the Consent Items are considered routine Town business
and may be approved by one motion. Any member of the Committee may request to have an
item removed from the Consent Items for comment and action. Members of the public may
provide input on any or multiple Consent Item(s) when the Chair asks for public comments on the
Consent Items. If you wish to comment, please follow the Participation Instructions contained on
Page 1 of this agenda. If an item is removed, the Chair has the sole discretion to determine when
the item will be heard.)
1. Draft Minutes of the May 28, 2025, Historic Preservation Committee Meeting
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Historic
Preservation Committee on any matter that is not listed on the agenda and is within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Committee. To ensure all agenda items are heard, this portion of the
agenda is limited to 30 minutes. In the event additional speakers were not able to be heard during
the initial Verbal Communications portion of the agenda, an additional Verbal Communications will
be opened prior to adjournment. Each speaker is limited to three minutes or such time as authorized
by the Chair.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Applicants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total of five
minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the public may be allotted up to three
minutes to comment on any public hearing item. Applicants and their representatives may be
allotted up to a total of three minutes maximum for closing statements. Items
requested/recommended for continuance are subject to the Committee’s consent at the meeting.)
2. Consider a Request for Approval to Construct Exterior Alterations (Window
Repair/Replacement) to a Contributing Multi-Family Residence in the Fairview Plaza
Historic District on Property Zoned R-1:8:LHP. Located at 95 Fairview Plaza. APN 510-43-
018. Minor Development in an Historic District Application HS-25-027. Categorically
Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section
15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner/Applicant: Matthew Reynolds. Project Planner:
Maria Chavarin.
3. Consider a Request for Approval to Construct Exterior Alterations (Window Replacement)
to an Existing Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned
R-1:8. Located at 121 Loma Alta Avenue. APN 532-29-083. Request for Review
Application PHST-25-012. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities. Property Owner: Jim Wilson. Applicant: Renewal by Andersen/Hilda Ramirez.
Project Planner: Sean Mullin.
4. Consider a Request for Approval to Construct a Second-Story Addition of 100 Square Feet
and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Noncontributing Single-Family Residence in the
University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. Located at 117 Edelen
Avenue. APN 529-02-020. Minor Development in an Historic District Application HS-25-
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030. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, Section 15310: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Jeff and Julie Prince.
Applicant: David Kuoppamaki. Project Planner: Maria Chavarin.
5. Consider a Request for Approval to Construct Exterior Alterations to an Existing
Contributing Single-Family Residence in the Broadway Historic District on Property Zoned
R-1D:LHP. Located at 68 Broadway. APN 510-45-085. Request for Review HS-25-031.
Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property
Owner/Applicant: Marc Dubresson. Project Planner: Samina Merchant.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
6. Consider a Request for Preliminary Review to Construct a New Second-Story Addition and
Exterior Alterations to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-
1D. Located at 245 Los Gatos Boulevard. APN 529-24-024. Request for Review Application
PHST-25-011. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing Facilities.
Property Owner: Michael Phung. Applicant: Andres Johnson. Project Planner: Samina
Merchant.
7. Potential Communications from the Historic Preservation Committee to the Town Council
Regarding a Work Plan
REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 06/25/2025 ITEM: 1
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 28, 2025
The Historic Preservation Committee of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting on
May 28, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL Present: Chair Lee Quintana, Vice Chair Martha Queiroz. Planning Commissioner Susan Burnett,
Committee Member Alan Feinberg, and (Planning Commissioner Emily Thomas late due to
traffic).
Absent: None.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Wayne Heimsoth, Vietnam Veteran, California State Guard Staff Sargeant, Los Gatos Veteran
Memorial Support Foundation Board Member, and American Legion Post 99 Adjutant.
Their mission is to save the old fire station at 4 Tait Avenue as a historical landmark and
use it as a meeting place and office for their two organizations. They are asking Planning what
needs to be done to rent the building and the approximate cost. The American Legion has a
501c Charity organization which can help with the cost. They are asking that it be called a
Veterans Center. Other towns have spaces for veteran organizations. They are not moving in
but by calling it a Veterans Center, other veteran organizations can use, help fix and fund the
building. Please save the building and advise the Planning Commission to turn it into a Town
resource.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approval of Minutes – March 26, 2025
2. Approval of Minutes – April 23, 2025
Correction on April 23 Minutes - Discussion on the criteria for the State and Federal
significance and the Town’s significance. There are 5 different categories usually spoken
of. For the State and Federal the first four criteria are “or” the last one is “and.” The
Town’s all five criteria are followed by “or”. There is no “and”.
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MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Burnett to approve the Consent Calendar.
Seconded by Vice Chair Queiroz.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. 446 San Benito Avenue
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1D. APN 410-16-051. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section
15061(b)(3). Request for Review PHST-25-005. Property Owner/Applicant: Devendra
Deshwal. Project Planner: Erin Walters.
Erin Walters, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Devendra Deshwal, Owner/Applicant
At the last meeting there were four conditions required to remove from the property
from inventory. Of the five conditions to remove from the inventory, four have been satisfied.
The fifth condition is if the structure has lost its integrity.
They spoke with neighbors regarding the history of the property. The neighbor at 441
has lived there for fifty years and said that the front and rear of the house have been totally
changed. A garage and an auxiliary structure used to be in the middle of the lot, but they
burned in a fire three or four years ago. The neighbors at 447 and 437 confirmed that there was
a fire, and that the auxiliary structure was damaged. They contacted the prior owners, who
provided old photos of the front and rear of the house. Current photos are provided for
comparison.
Committee members asked questions of the applicant.
Devendra Deshwal, Owner/Applicant
The applicant did a lot of work. They took photos of the subject structures widows and
their neighbors windows for comparison. The windows have been altered. They don’t know
when the windows were changed.
Committee members asked questions of Staff.
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Erin Walters, Project Planner
If the structure stays in the Historic Inventory, it will need to meet the requirement of no
more than twenty-five percent demolition of the siding/wall covering for the front facing
elevation and no more than fifty percent removal of the covering/siding for all elevations. The
application will return to the Committee for formal review after submittal of an Architecture
and Site Application.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
The lattice is not a wall covering and not included in that twenty-five percent demolition
calculation.
Erin Walters, Project Planner
The garage is an accessory structure and not included.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
Historic houses typically have structural issues and that is not typically a basis for
removal from the inventory. Restoration and rehabilitation include structural issues.
Closed Public Comment.
Planning Commissioner Thomas arrived at 4:20.
Committee members discussed the matter.
Vice Chair Queiroz
Appreciate all the work done by the homeowner. The house represents a simple
California bungalow style. It is shown through the front covered porch, wood shingled exterior,
and low-pitched gabled roof. The structure could be expanded and kept in the inventory and
restored to its former glory.
Member Feinberg
Satisfied that the technical criteria have been met and is willing to grant the request for
removal.
Commissioner Burnett
It is a perfect example of a California bungalow. The houses on San Benito are unique to
Los Gatos. The exterior tells a story about a time in Los Gatos. The owner can still build a larger
home but keep the same feeling. I want to keep it in the inventory.
Commissioner Thomas
I agree that it is a nice representation but there have been modifications. Does it meet
the criteria?
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Chair Quintana
If taken off the inventory it could come back as a two-story house. That block has a
cohesiveness. Other homes there have additions, but they are towards the back. The major
change on this home is the lattice work but that can be removed. The porch floor changed from
wood to cement which is not significant. The foundation is fixable but costly. What cost does
the Committee put on maintaining its inventory?
Vice Chair Queiroz
The photos reinforce that the house looks unchanged even with the window change.
The windows can be replaced with the look of the former windows. What is the cost difference
between fixing what is there and tearing down to build new.
Member Feinberg
Cost is not within our purview. It is not one of the criteria.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Burnett to forward a recommendation of
denial of the above request to the Community Development Director.
Seconded by Vice Chair Queiroz.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, (5-0).
4. 37 Ellenwood Avenue
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 510-19-015. Request for Review PHST-25-008.
Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061 (b)(3). Property Owner/Applicant:
Arthur Chatoff. Project Planner: Samina Merchant.
Samina Merchant, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Committee members asked questions of Staff.
Applicant presented the project.
Arthur Chatoff, Owner
He is the owner, showed photos of 41 and 37 Ellenwood. Cannot see the house from the
street. 41 is the only house that looks at 37. Daughter, son, and grandkids live in 37. There’s a
permit for a shed attached to the garage. Nothing historic about it. Bought it from people who
lived there for four generations. The photos show a hodge podge of styles. Went through the
five points and none were met. Available for questions.
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Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
Commissioner Thomas
Appreciate the photos and Staff recommendation. In this case we don’t see any original
or significant architecture.
Commissioner Burnett
It has nice architectural features. But because it was built in 1956 it doesn’t qualify.
Vice Chair Queiroz
If it wasn’t on the map pre-1941, it should be removed.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Thomas to recommend removal from the
Historic Inventory. Does not meet the five criteria. Seconded by
Commissioner Burnett.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, (5-0)
5. 109 Tait Avenue
Consider a Request for Approval to Construct Exterior Alterations to a Non-Contributing
Single-Family Residence in the Almond Grove District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP.
Located at. APN 510-18-037. Minor Development in a Historic District Application HS-25-
009. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property
Owners: Howard Labe and Jill Nakamura. Applicant: Terry J. Martin, AIA. Project
Planner: Erin Walters.
Vice Chair Queiroz recused themselves due to owning property within 500 feet of the
property.
Erin Walters, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Committee members asked questions of Staff.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
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Rebecca Pollard, Architect; Howard Labe and Jill Nakamura Owners
The project has two goals which include making a covered back porch for the owners to
enjoy the backyard and replacing the current patchwork roof that is not weather sound. The
project is not visible from the street.
Committee members asked questions of the applicant.
Howard Labe, Owner
The neighbor to the left did the same thing to their home.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members discussed the matter.
Commissioner Burnett
It is an improvement. The design fits very well with the home.
Commissioner Thomas
It is a nice improvement and fits in with the district.
Member Feinberg
Main concern was that the left side is visible from the neighbor. But that was addressed.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Burnett to forward a recommendation of
approval of the above request to the Community Development Director.
Seconded by Commissioner Thomas.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, (4-0, Vice Chair Queiroz recused).
6. 16805 Loma Street
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 532-07-101. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section
15061(b)(3). Request for Review PHST-25-007. Property Owner: William Wundram.
Applicant: David Britt, Britt-Rowe. Project Planner: Sean Mullin.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Committee members asked questions of Staff.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
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Brenna Wundram, Co-owner
Brenna and Bill have lived in Los Gatos since 2008. Brenna is teacher at West Valley College.
Bill works for Varian Medical Systems. They love Los Gatos. They bought this property and hired
an architect. They have many neighbors here.
Bill Wundram, Co-owner
He will present the research and the proposal. No significant persons. It was a rental
property for forty years. Wasn’t in the Sanborn map or any other historic overlay. Listed as a
bungalow. It wasn’t annexed until 1999. The address was originally 16801 Loma Street. Split in
1971. Three of the six pre-1941 neighboring homes were approved for demolition. They had
built dates from 1999 to 2010.
The property had three primary permits. Main permit in 1967 was for adding a bedroom
and a laundry room. The structural engineer described an over span of floor framing, rafter
framing without bracing, no sheer walls, and shims under the mudsills between the post and
beam connections to level the house.
David Britt, Architect
They have been in the business for over 30 years. They had worked with HPC in the past on
neighborhood projects. They did not find value. Work within an identifiable style. This property
is the last parcel on Loma that has not been remodeled or rebuilt. They looked very carefully
There was nothing left of the bungalow structure to identify it as California or a Spanish
bungalow. They propose removal and building something more consistent with the
neighborhood while following the Design Guidelines.
Carrie Winhall, Neighbor
They bought the adjoining house in 1998 and built in 2000. They’ve been there for
twenty-seven years. They are in support of the project. The owners have been proactive in
reaching out to the neighbors. All the houses are now two-story homes built in the last 30
years. It’ll be a huge improvement to the neighborhood. It had been a rental property and not
very well maintained.
Cheryl Green, Neighbor
They are in support of the project. The owners have been very proactive in working with
all the neighbors. The new design looks consistent with the neighborhood. They have lived
there for 20 years and don’t know of any significance at that house.
Dave Renner, Neighbor
Shady lane 2 blocks away. Know Bill for 15 years. Maintaining the aesthetics of the
neighborhood and have done a lot of research and thorough research of the five criteria.
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David Britt, Architect
At the start of any project they try to find some architectural value in the structure. This
structure has been reduced to a bungalow shape. All the decorative surface treatments have
been removed. To add value it would be purely speculative.
Closed Public Comment.
Committee members asked questions of Staff.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
The proposed design is not part of the decision process.
Committee members discussed the matter.
Commissioner Thomas
Encourage the communicating and connecting with the neighbors.
Grew up in that neighborhood. It is a generic bungalow. Doesn’t have anything architecturally
significant or historically significant.
Vice Chair Queiroz
We appreciate the applicant’s work. The house is representative of an era. Even though
other homes have been taken off, we prefer to keep it. The house looks the same as the
original.
Commissioner Burnett
It is a typical California bungalow built in the 1920’s, especially in that area. In the 1998
Bloomfield photos, it looks the same. It should stay on the inventory.
Chair Quintana
Of the three examples that were allowed demolition, two were not homes but barns,
which are not included as historic structures. The third one indicated an incomplete application.
While there are a lot of second-story additions in the area, they are mostly in the back. It is not
an exact style but is a typical bungalow seen throughout Los Gatos.
Commissioner Thomas
The neighborhood is not to be considered. This house does not have enough
significance. Not in support of a denial.
Chair Quintana
In the List of five criteria the “or” integrity has not been kept. Some of the committee
says it retains enough of a bungalow style. Keeping it on the inventory does not mean they
cannot make improvements.
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MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Burnett to forward a recommendation of
denial of the above request to the Community Development Director.
Finding that it still has integrity and typical California bungalow.
Seconded by Vice Chair Queiroz.
VOTE: Motion passed passes (3-2), Commissioner Thomas and Member
Feinberg opposed.
7. 119 Harding Avenue
Consider a Request for Approval to Construct an Addition and Exterior Modifications to
an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 532-35-022.
Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Request for
Review Application PHST-25-010. Property Owner: Brian Conlisk. Applicant: Jay Plett
Architect, LLC. Project Planner: Sean Mullin.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Jay Plett, Architect; Brian Conlisk, Owner
Proposing a very small addition. According to the Bloomfield Survey, the windows were
already changed. This will be the fourth change. The view from the front and roofline won’t
change. They are punching out in the back. Moving the door and removing only one window.
The addition is no more than 500 square feet. All the new windows will be in keeping with the
Spanish revival style.
Committee members asked questions of the applicant and staff.
Jay Plett, Architect; Brian Conlisk, Owner
The front door will be replaced with a similar nice door. They will match the stucco
molding around the windows. There are no bay windows. The house will basically stay the
same.
Chair Quintana
The house may have had more embellishment as a Spanish style home. Can the
Committee make the recommendation to add lighting fixtures, to be more consistent with the
Spanish Colonial style?
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
You can make the recommendation, but those items are not part of the project.
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Chair Quintana
Concerned that the project will come back many times due to structural damage.
Jay Plett, Applicant
They are not adding a second story. They are not taking the structure apart. Here’s a
close-up image of the windowsill that is rotten and filled with Bondo. There is termite damage
to the windows.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
It is typical to find structural damage in older homes. It is usually handled at staff level
and does not return to the Committee. You don’t know the structure’s condition until you open
a wall.
Vice Chair Queiroz
Can the Committee recommend that if they find damage that they replace in kind?
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
To replace in kind is covered in the Design Guidelines and Town Code.
Jay Plett
The crawl space looks good, and they have not found any termite damage. The windows
were 1980’s wood windows.
Jay Plett, Applicant
The fireplace structure remains but will not be used. The awnings will also remain as
protection from the heat.
Vice Chair Queiroz
Materials for windows. Normally we don’t approve the aluminum clad. How about
fiberglass clad?
Jay Plett, Applicant
They would look for the style. The aluminum clad windows can still have the stucco trim.
It will be indistinguishable. The interior would be wood. It would be wood with fiberglass clad
or painted metal clad windows. The window would have the same trim and sill.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
Before the availability of fiberglass clad windows, the Committee typically approved
wood or metal clad windows.
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Commissioner Thomas
Will you be re-stuccoing the similar color shade. What window style was original to the
home?
Jay Plett, Applicant
We will re-stuccoing and have not yet decided on a paint color. The window styles are
casement and provide circulation.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Queiroz to forward a recommendation of approval
of the above request to the Community Development Director. Seconded
by Member Feinberg.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously, (5-0).
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
8. 310 Tait Avenue
Consider a Request for Preliminary Review to Construct 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. 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.
Erin Walters, Senior Planner, presented the staff report
Opened public comment.
Applicant presented the project.
Donna Chivers, Architect,
Architectural revisions were made based on the Committee’s comments from the
previous meeting. Based on their preliminary calculations and discussions with the project
planner, they believe that it does not qualify as a technical demolition. They are saving the
entire front, left side, and back of the house. Just taking off a portion. The front door, both
windows and chimney all stay intact. They are adding a second story. They pushed back the
upper story addition fifteen feet from the front property line. It now sits behind the ridge of the
original roof. The ridge helps hide the massing from the front view. Windows are proposed to
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be single hung windows with wood trim. New windows will have the same trim. They will add a
scalloped trim to match the existing. The existing siding was inspected by Planning, Building and
Police. It was deemed sound. The foundation will not be demolished but will need to be
reinforced.
Committee members asked questions of the applicant and staff and provided comments.
Vice Chair Queiroz
Is this the ADU bathroom? It seems like a wide building in a small lot.
Sean Mullin, Project Planner
The setbacks can be 4 feet.
Commissioner Thomas
The requested changes were addressed. Pushing back the addition lessens the massing.
Member Feinberg
In two dimensional drawings it is hard to see the setbacks. The landscaping helps a lot.
Donna Chivers, Applicant
The garage/shed is being removed. It is on the neighbor’s property line. The ADU is
attached to the house. There is no garage or off-street parking.
Chair Quintana
It is a much better design than previous one; however, it dominates the existing
structure. Tait is its own neighborhood. There are no other two-story homes. Afraid that it’ll
open the door for other case-by-case, two-story structures.
Erin Walters, Project Planner
The parking and FAR would be reviewed when an Architecture and Site (A&S) application is
submitted.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
When they receive the A&S application with details, staff will present it to the Planning
Commission who can grant exceptions.
Vice Chair Queiroz
Recommend moving more of the mass to the back. The bathroom could be moved to
the back to reduce the mass.
Erin Walters, Project Planner
The State allows a minimum 800 square foot ADU even if the main house is over the
maximum allowed floor area.
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Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
This attached ADU meets the Town Code. ADUs cannot be subject to discretionary
review. The applicant is welcome to consider the recommendation, but it is not binding.
Member Feinberg
The back addition looks massive behind a tiny house.
Vice Chair Queiroz
Recommend that it should not go over FAR since it is in a historic district.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager
In summary, the Committee agrees that it is a better design, but the lack of parking, the
massing and the scale are concerns. It is a large home on a small lot. They ask that the architect
consider working within the FAR.
Chair Quintana
Major concern is keeping the effect of that immediate neighborhood
Donna Chivers, Architect
There is a second-story house on Almendra right across the street and another two-
story homes visible on that street.
Chair Quintana
That is typical of a corner house. This is a street of four cottage homes.
Commissioner Burnett
Ask that the architect to go back over the design guidelines.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
May 28, 2025 meeting as approved by the
Historic Preservation Committee.
Sean Mullin, AICP, Planning Manager
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 06/25/25
ITEM NO: 2
DATE: June 20, 2025
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider a Request for Approval to Construct Exterior Alterations (Window
Repair/Replacement) to a Contributing Multi-Family Residence in the
Fairview Plaza Historic District on Property Zoned R-1:8:LHP. Located at 95
Fairview Plaza. APN 510-43-018. Minor Development in an Historic District
Application HS-25-027. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities. Property Owner/Applicant: Matthew Reynolds. Project Planner:
Maria Chavarin.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider a request for approval to construct exterior alterations (window repair/replacement)
to a contributing multi-family residence in the Fairview Historic District on property zoned
R-1:8:LHP, located at 95 Fairview Plaza.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 1899 per County Assessor’s Database; 1890s per
Bloomfield Survey
2. Bloomfield Preliminary Rating: +, historic and intact, worthy of special note
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? Yes
4. Is structure in a historic district? Yes, Fairview Plaza
5. If yes, is it a contributor? Yes
6. Findings required? No
7. Considerations required? Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database indicates that the residence located at 95 Fairview
Plaza was constructed in 1899. The 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey provides an estimated
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construction date of 1890’s and provides a rating of historic and intact or worthy special note
(Attachment 1). The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps include the property beginning in 1928 and
show the residence as having consistent footprint through 1956 (Attachment 2). The list of
permits found in the Town records reflect permits issued since the 1950’s.
The following alterations are reflected in the Town’s permit records included as Attachment 3:
1950 – Building Permit;
1954 – Building Permit for remodel;
1954 – Electrical Permit;
1962 – Plumbing Permit;
1986 – Electrical Permit;
1986 – Building Permit for Foundation repair;
1986 – Plumbing Permit;
1991 – Building Permit for repairs of earthquake damage;
1991 - Plumbing Permit;
1991 – Electrical Permit;
1991 – Mechanical Permit; and
2019 – Building Permit for demolition of a carport.
The applicant provided a summary of the property research (Attachment 4), photographs of the
property (Attachment 6), and development plans (Attachment 7). The residence is noted for its
Queen Anne Victorian style. In 1987, the records show that the single-family residence was
divided to create a four-plex (Attachment 4).
DISCUSSION:
On May 28, 2025, planning staff received an application for Minor Development in a Historic
District. The applicant proposes to repair and/or replace existing windows in the residence with
the intent to maintain the historic character of the property (Attachment 5). The applicant
provided a floor plan showing the location of the windows in need of repair and/or
replacement. The residence includes a variety of window types, including single and double-
hung wood windows, casement wood windows, and true divided lite windows. The proposed
material for the sashes and trim is wood to match the existing material. The applicant provided
a project description letter explaining that the deteriorated wood material will be replaced with
a custom handmade material of African mahogany by Kinney Woodworks, a specialist in
window restoration. The hand-crafted wood material is proposed to match the characteristic of
the architectural style while improving the functionality and durability of the windows. The
window types are not proposed to change (Attachments 4, and 6).
The Residential Design Guidelines provides the following recommendations related to window
types and materials:
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3.7.3 Match window materials to the architectural style and to the surrounding neighborhood
Wood windows are common in Los Gatos. Wood is still the desired choice for styles that
traditionally used wood. However, today there are some window materials, such as vinyl
clad wood windows that are not noticeably different from wood at a short distance.
4.8.1 General Guidelines
All exterior elements including, but not limited to, roof lines, porches, doorways, windows,
trim and siding should be consistent with and continue the architectural style and design of
the original structure.
4.8.2 Building Materials
Composite, synthetic, metal, vinyl, plastic or fabricated/ imitation wood products, painted
brick or imitation used brick will generally not be approved. However, some exceptions may
be made on a case-by-case basis when the decision-making body determines that the
replacement is consistent with the appearance of the original material, and that a lay
person would be unlikely to discern the difference. The burden of proof will reside with the
applicant. Material samples, photographs and specific locations where the material may be
seen in use will all assist in the evaluation of alternative materials.
4.8.4 Windows and Glass in doors
Windows should be constructed of real glass, and window frames should be constructed of
real wood - not vinyl, metal or plastic. Wood sashes may be vinyl or metal clad if the
window frame and dressing is designed consistent with the historic context of the building.
All lites (panes of glass) should be true divided lite, not artificial or snap-in grids. Simulated
Divided Lite windows are permitted when the details of the window provide projecting
muntin elements on the exterior and interior of the window along with a spacer muntin
between the panes of glass.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant is requesting approval to construct exterior alterations (window repair
/replacement) to a contributing multi-family residence in the Fairview Historic District on
property zoned R-1:8:LHP. Should the Committee find merit in the request, a recommendation
of approval would be forwarded to the Community Development Director. The application
would continue through the Building Permit process and would not return to the Committee.
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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:
X 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.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey
2. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
3. Town Building Permit Records
4. Applicant’s Research
5. Project Description
6. Photos
7. Development Plans
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Overview:
My name is Matthew Reynolds and I am the owner of the subject property (95 Fairview
Plaza). I purchased the property in June of 2024 with my family to be our new home here in Los
Gatos. The property has windows that are in need of repair or replacement. The goal of this
project will be to repair where possible and replace where necessary many of the windows
around the house while maintaining the historical character of the property.
Description of Work:
Frames and Jambs:
●No window frames will be altered or changed. This means no changes will be made to
the size, placement, orientation, or operation of any window on the property.
●Where needed, window jambs will be repaired or replaced with wood of the same size
and shape as what is currently in the window.
Sashes, Casement Windows, and Glass
●Single and double hung windows
○Sashes in poor condition (showing signs of wood rot) will be replaced in kind.
New sashes will be hand constructed entirely of African Mahogany by Kinney
Woodworks, a specialist in window restoration. New sashes will be single-pane
and hand glazed to match the original windows.
○Sashes in good condition will be tuned up, reglazed, repainted, re-weighted, and
provided with new hardware, ropes, and weatherstripping. Original weights and
pulleys will be utilized. Original glass will be utilized (unless broken)
○All double hung windows that are currently nailed shut in such a way as to make
them operate as single hung windows will be restored to their full functionality.
●Casement and divided light windows
○Casement windows with wood in good condition will be reglazed using the
original glass.
○Casement windows showing signs of wood rot will be replaced with new windows
hand constructed entirely of African Mahogany by Kinney Woodworks. New
casement windows will be single-pane and hand glazed to match the original
windows.
■New windows replacing windows with true divided lights will also be
constructed with true divided lights. Again, these will be hand constructed
entirely of African Mahogany by Kinney Woodworks. These divided lights
will be single-pane and hand glazed to match the original windows.
●General Notes
○For all windows located in bathrooms, sashes will be reglazed with tempered
glass for safety.
Diagram of example work provided by Kinney Woodworks
(https://www.kinneywoodworks.com/):
(Please note, only new sashes will be installed. This diagram shows frames, jambs, rails, and
other items that will remain original and will be out of the scope of this project.)
ATTACHMENT 5
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Pictures of a similar sash replacement for a double hung window from Kinney
Woodworks:
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Summary of Historical Research:
The subject property, 95 Fairview Plaza, is a fourplex located on the northwest corner of
Fairview Plaza Park. It was constructed around 1890 and exhibits elements of the Queen Anne
Victorian building style. The property has two main stories, a full basement and an attic that has
been partially converted into a bedroom. In the course of our research on this property we
visited several libraries, looked through thousands of old photographs published to the Los
Gatos Library online photo archive, and read through many century old newspaper articles to
get a peek into the history of our home.
According to our research, the house was originally built and lived in by Wesley Peck,
the methodist minister for the town, and his wife. They had three children (maybe 4?) - two
daughters and one son according to one newspaper and one grandson. The two of them
passed away in 1914 and 1921 respectively. Information about their residence at 95 Fairview
Plaza is a bit unclear, as one newspaper article places the Pecks’ primary residence on
Broadway.
The house was then owned by John Harrison Green and his wife Margaret possibly in
the 1920s. At the time, the property line extended all the way back to Pennsylvania Avenue and
included a barn. In the 1920s, the barn was converted into a second residence for their mother
and mother-in-law.
At some point after 1920, the Bricmont family purchased the house and sometime
between the 1920s and 1954, the house was converted into three apartments. Between 1954
and 1964, a fourth studio apartment was created by converting the northeast portion of the
wrap-around porch into another unit. Around this time, a porch on the second floor was
converted into a sunroom. During this time period, the “barn” residence was subdivided into a
separate property (now 93 Fairview Plaza) and at some point sold off separately. After his son
PFC Francis Bricmont Jr. died in Vietnam - a member of “Bunny” platoon, Private Bricmont
passed away in combat - owning the property became very painful for Bricmont Sr. so,
according to our neighbors, he sold it. A plaque from 1991 commemorating Bricmont Sr. is still
located on the property to this day.
Although this has not been verified, according to several of our neighbors, at some point
Jim Henson lived at the house in the 70s. Through my own research, I could find nothing to
corroborate this, but I did find evidence that the performer Dave Goelz (best known as The
Great Gonzo from The Muppets) lived in a “Victorian apartment” in Los Gatos at the time and
invited Jim Henson to visit in 1972 (https://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2013/02/221973/).
According to our neighbors, Jim Henson would put on Muppet shows at the house for children
living in the neighborhood.
In 1991, the property was purchased by Community Housing Developers (CHD), using a
low interest loan provided by the town, to be utilized to house below median income residents.
CHD took the help of the local chapter of the Lions club and the community as a whole to
renovate and repair the house. The house would then be purchased most recently by our family,
the Reynolds, in June of 2024.
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Matthew Reynolds | June 2025
95 Fairview Plaza Window Sash Repair & Replacement
ATTACHMENT 6
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Window Placement & Label Reference
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PREPARED BY: Sean Mullin, AICP
Planning Manager
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 06/25/2025
ITEM NO: 3
DATE: June 20, 2025
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider a Request for Approval to Construct Exterior Alterations (Window
Replacement) to an Existing Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned
R-1:8. Located at 121 Loma Alta Avenue. APN 532-29-083. Request for
Review Application PHST-25-012. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Jim Wilson. Applicant:
Renewal by Andersen/Hilda Ramirez. Project Planner: Sean Mullin.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider a request for approval to construct exterior alterations (window replacement) to a,
existing single-family residence on property zoned R-1:8, located at 121 Loma Alta Avenue.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 1928 per County Assessor; 1920’s per Bloomfield Survey
2. Bloomfield Preliminary Rating: “+” Historic and intact or worthy of special note
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? No
4. Is structure in a historic district? N/A
5. If yes, is it a contributor? N/A
6. Findings required? No
7. Considerations required? Yes
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on the northeast side of Loma Alta Avenue, just south of
Whitney Avenue. The County Assessor indicates a construction date of 1928. The Bloomfield
Survey estimates the construction date as the 1920s, providing a preliminary rating of Historic
and intact or worthy of special note (Attachment 1).
DISCUSSION:
The applicant is requesting approval to replace six existing wood windows (three double hung
and three awnings) on the left-side elevation with wood composite windows in the same style
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SUBJECT: 121 Loma Alta Ave/PHST-25-012
DATE: June 20, 2025
(Attachments 2 and 3). The documentation provided by the applicant indicates that the new
windows would be like-for-like replacements of the existing windows.
The Residential Design Guidelines provides the following recommendations related to window
materials:
3.7.3 Match window materials to the architectural style and to the surrounding
neighborhood
• Wood windows are common in Los Gatos. Wood is still the desired choice for styles that
traditionally used wood. However, today there are some window materials, such as vinyl
clad wood windows that are not noticeably different from wood at a short distance.
4.8.2 Building Materials
• Composite, synthetic, metal, vinyl, plastic or fabricated/ imitation wood products,
painted brick or imitation used brick will generally not be approved. However, some ex-
ceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis when the decision-making body
determines that the replacement is consistent with the appearance of the original
material, and that a lay person would be unlikely to discern the difference. The burden
of proof will reside with the applicant. Material samples, photographs, and specific
locations where the material may be seen in use will all assist in the evaluation of
alternative materials.
4.8.4 Windows and Glass in doors
• Windows should be constructed of real glass, and window frames should be constructed
of real wood - not vinyl, metal, or plastic. Wood sashes may be vinyl or metal clad if the
window frame and dressing is designed consistent with the historic context of the
building.
The proposed wood composite material was not available when the Guidelines were written,
and it is silent on its use. The Guidelines emphasize the use of wood windows but allows
exceptions for alternative materials when they are not noticeably different from wood at a
short distance, found to be consistent with the historic context, and consistent with the
appearance of the original material where it would be unlikely to discern the difference.
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SUBJECT: 121 Loma Alta Ave/PHST-25-012
DATE: June 20, 2025
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:
__X__ For pre-1941 structures, the proposed work will neither adversely affect the exterior
architectural characteristics or other features of the property which is the subject of
the application.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant requests approval to replace six existing wood windows (three double hung and
three awning) with wood composite windows in the same style (Attachments 3 and 4). The
proposed windows are proposed as like-for-like replacements of the existing windows, using a
wood composite material rather than wood. Should the Committee find merit in the request, a
recommendation of approval would be forwarded to the Community Development Director,
and the project would be completed with a Building Permit. The project would not return to the
Committee.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey
2. Proposed Window Specifications
3. Floor Plan
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Order Summary
121 Loma Alta Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF SAN FRANCISCO
Legal Name: Jemico, LLC | License # CA CSLB#: 972702
30806 Santana St. | Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (866) 420-4109 | Fax: (510) 751-5347 |
sfaccounting@renewalbayarea.com
Measure Tech: Mykola Iaroshenko,
ID# ROOM SIZE DETAILS
JOB
Window: Acclaim™ Awning, Base Frame, Exterior Canvas, Interior Canvas
Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 40 | DP Rating: + 40 / - 40 Glass: All
Sash: High Performance SmartSun with HeatLock Glass, No Pattern,
Tempered Glass Hardware: Canvas Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille
Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: Flashing Tape 4"
(0.25), Foam Can (0.15), Canvas Caulk (Retro) (3), Canvas Flat Trim (12ft)
(1), Canvas L-trim (12ft) (1), Canvas Retro-L Coil - 10ft (1)
101 Basement 35"
35-1/2"
17"
18-1/2"
Window: Acclaim™ Awning, Base Frame, Exterior Canvas, Interior Canvas
Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 40 | DP Rating: + 40 / - 40 Glass: All
Sash: High Performance SmartSun with HeatLock Glass, No Pattern,
Tempered Glass Hardware: Canvas Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille
Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: Flashing Tape 4"
(0.25), Foam Can (0.15), Canvas Caulk (Retro) (3), Canvas Flat Trim (12ft)
(1), Canvas L-trim (12ft) (1), Canvas Retro-L Coil - 10ft (1)
102 Basement 35"
35-1/2"
17"
18-1/2"
Window: Acclaim™ Awning, Base Frame, Exterior Canvas, Interior Canvas
Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 40 | DP Rating: + 40 / - 40 Glass: All
Sash: High Performance SmartSun with HeatLock Glass, No Pattern,
Tempered Glass Hardware: Canvas Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille
Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: Flashing Tape 4"
(0.25), Foam Can (0.15), Canvas Caulk (Retro) (3), Canvas Flat Trim (12ft)
(1), Canvas L-trim (12ft) (1), Canvas Retro-L Coil - 10ft (1)
103 Basement 35"
35-1/2"
17"
18-1/2"
Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung (DG), 1:1, Flat Sill, Insert Frame,
Traditional Checkrail, Exterior Canvas, Interior Canvas Performance
Calculator: PG Rating: 40 | DP Rating: + 40 / - 40 Glass: All Sash: High
Performance SmartSun with HeatLock Glass, No Pattern, Tempered Glass
Hardware: Antique Brass, Estate Finish Recessed Hand Lift Screen:
Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction:
None Material: Flashing
104 Bedroom 35"
35-1/4"
35"
35"
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Order Summary
121 Loma Alta Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF SAN FRANCISCO
Legal Name: Jemico, LLC | License # CA CSLB#: 972702
30806 Santana St. | Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (866) 420-4109 | Fax: (510) 751-5347 |
sfaccounting@renewalbayarea.com
Measure Tech: Mykola Iaroshenko,
ID# ROOM SIZE DETAILS
Tape 4" (0.25), Foam Can (0.15), Canvas Caulk (Retro) (4), Canvas Flat
Trim (12ft) (2), Canvas L-trim (12ft) (2), Canvas Retro-L Coil - 10ft (2)
Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung (DG), 1:1, Flat Sill, Insert Frame,
Traditional Checkrail, Exterior Canvas, Interior Canvas Performance
Calculator: PG Rating: 40 | DP Rating: + 40 / - 40 Glass: All Sash: High
Performance SmartSun with HeatLock Glass, No Pattern, Tempered Glass
Hardware: Antique Brass, Estate Finish Recessed Hand Lift Screen:
Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction:
None Material: Flashing Tape 4" (0.25), Foam Can (0.15), Canvas Caulk
(Retro) (4), Canvas Flat Trim (12ft) (2), Canvas L-trim (12ft) (2), Canvas
Retro-L Coil - 10ft (2)
105 Bedroom 35"
35-1/4"
35"
35"
Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung (DG), 1:1, Flat Sill, Insert Frame,
Traditional Checkrail, Exterior Canvas, Interior Canvas Performance
Calculator: PG Rating: 40 | DP Rating: + 40 / - 40 Glass: All Sash: High
Performance SmartSun with HeatLock Glass, No Pattern, Tempered Glass
Hardware: Antique Brass, Estate Finish Recessed Hand Lift Screen:
Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction:
None Material: Flashing Tape 4" (0.25), Foam Can (0.15), Canvas Caulk
(Retro) (4), Canvas Flat Trim (12ft) (2), Canvas L-trim (12ft) (2), Canvas
Retro-L Coil - 10ft (2)
106 Bedroom 35"
35-1/4"
35"
35"
Misc: Misc, All Job Charges Miscellaneous charges, Production OHLJ
Adjustment Fee, Quantity 1, Haul Away, Dispose, City, County, State, Home
Owner Association Regulatory and Compliance Fees (as applicable).
Construction: None Material: None
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PRODUCTS: 7 WINDOWS: 6 PATIO DOORS: 0 ENTRY DOORS: 0 SPECIALTY: 0 MISC: 1 Updated 5/6/25
JOB NOTES
****Green Diamond Certified Commitment****
Here are important steps for the customer:
- Interior/exterior finish of L-trim/Flat Trim
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Order Summary
121 Loma Alta Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF SAN FRANCISCO
Legal Name: Jemico, LLC | License # CA CSLB#: 972702
30806 Santana St. | Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (866) 420-4109 | Fax: (510) 751-5347 |
sfaccounting@renewalbayarea.com
Measure Tech: Mykola Iaroshenko,
JOB NOTES
Scheduling: 6 Insert/Retro Windows, 2nd Floor.
Stucco/Scaffolding: N/A
Permitting: yes
HOA: no
Ordering: 6w
Recast: 100%
****Installer Notes****:
- L-trim exterior and flat trim interior on all windows.
- please note customer has severe unlevel at 3 windows. We need to install in level
Please call me with any questions.
Estimated Duration: 1 days
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Order Summary
121 Loma Alta Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF SAN FRANCISCO
Legal Name: Jemico, LLC | License # CA CSLB#: 972702
30806 Santana St. | Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (866) 420-4109 | Fax: (510) 751-5347 |
sfaccounting@renewalbayarea.com
Measure Tech: Mykola Iaroshenko,
FLOORPLAN - 1ST FLOOR
UNIT NOTES
Haul Away, Dispose, City, County, State,
Home Owner Association Regulatory and
Compliance Fees (as applicable).
JOB PHOTOS
Image 1 Image 2
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121 Loma Alta Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF SAN FRANCISCO
Legal Name: Jemico, LLC | License # CA CSLB#: 972702
30806 Santana St. | Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (866) 420-4109 | Fax: (510) 751-5347 |
sfaccounting@renewalbayarea.com
Measure Tech: Mykola Iaroshenko,
UNIT PHOTOS
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121 Loma Alta Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF SAN FRANCISCO
Legal Name: Jemico, LLC | License # CA CSLB#: 972702
30806 Santana St. | Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (866) 420-4109 | Fax: (510) 751-5347 |
sfaccounting@renewalbayarea.com
Measure Tech: Mykola Iaroshenko,
UNIT PHOTOS
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121 Loma Alta Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF SAN FRANCISCO
Legal Name: Jemico, LLC | License # CA CSLB#: 972702
30806 Santana St. | Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (866) 420-4109 | Fax: (510) 751-5347 |
sfaccounting@renewalbayarea.com
Measure Tech: Mykola Iaroshenko,
UNIT PHOTOS
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121 Loma Alta Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF SAN FRANCISCO
Legal Name: Jemico, LLC | License # CA CSLB#: 972702
30806 Santana St. | Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (866) 420-4109 | Fax: (510) 751-5347 |
sfaccounting@renewalbayarea.com
Measure Tech: Mykola Iaroshenko,
Misc
Misc: Misc, All Job Charges Miscellaneous charges, Production OHLJ Adjustment Fee, Quantity 1, Haul Away, Dispose, City,
County, State, Home Owner Association Regulatory and Compliance Fees (as applicable). Construction: None Material: None
UNIT NOTES
Haul Away, Dispose, City, County, State, Home Owner Association Regulatory and Compliance Fees (as
applicable).
UNIT CONSTRUCTION
UNIT MATERIALS
UNIT PHOTOS
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Installation Invoice
121 Loma Alta Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL
Base Unit Installation Charges, Full Frame & EJ Frame
Base Unit Installation Charges, Insert Frame & Base Frame
Install Awning Window (Base Frame), 50-59.99 UI 3 $215.00 $645.00
Install Double-Hung Window-DG (Base Frame), 70-79.99 UI 3 $215.00 $645.00
Base Unit Installation Charges, Patio Doors
Base Unit Installation Charges, Entry Doors
Construction Charges
1,290.00SUBTOTAL
Additional Items
ADDITIONAL
TOTAL
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 06/25/2025
ITEM NO: 4
DATE: June 20, 2025
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider a Request for Approval to Construct a Second-Story Addition of 100
Square Feet and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Noncontributing Single-
Family Residence in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property Zoned
R-1D:LHP. Located at 117 Edelen Avenue. APN 529-02-020. Minor
Development in an Historic District Application HS-25-030. Categorically
Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, Section 15310: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: Jeff and Julie
Prince. Applicant: David Kuoppamaki. Project Planner: Maria Chavarin.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider a request for approval to construct a second-story addition of 100 square feet and
exterior alterations to an existing noncontributing single-family residence in the University
Edelen Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP, located at 117 Edelen Avenue.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 2000 per County Assessor’s Database; 2000
per Town records
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, University-Edelen Historic District
5. If yes, is it a contributor? No
6. Findings required? No
7. Considerations required? Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database and Town records indicate that the original
residence located at 117 Edelen Avenue was demolished in 2000, and the existing residence
was constructed in 2000. The 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey does not provide a specific
construction date for the original residence, providing only an estimated construction date of
the 19th century (Attachment 1). The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps include the property
beginning in 1928 and show the original residence as having consistent footprint through 1956
(Attachment 2). The list of permits found in the Town records reflect permits issued since the
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DATE: June 20, 2025
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2000’s clearly indicating that the original residence was approved for demolition (Attachment
3). The following is a summary of the Town’s permit records included in Attachment 3:
2000 – Demolition Permit for single-family residence and garage;
2000 – Building Permit for new single-family residence and garage; and
2001 – Electrical and Plumbing Permits to convert cellar to habitable area.
Current photos of the property are found in Attachment 4.
On April 23, 2025, the Committee considered a request for preliminary review for exterior
alterations and construction of a 100-sqaure foot second-story addition to an existing single-
family residence. The Committee considered the request, discussed the item, and provided the
following feedback to the applicant (Attachment 5):
Consider adding two windows rather than one on the front elevation as the proposed
design removes a gable window;
Consider adding a belly band to break the first and second stories on the left elevation;
Concerns with the number of proposed windows being removed on the left elevation as this
modifies the building’s unique character;
The proposed design is departing from the Victorian style in the neighborhood;
The proposed flat roof line is not compatible with the Victorian architectural style;
The proposed design is a major change in appearance and is not consistent with other
homes in the neighborhood in terms of style; and
The second-story addition changes the overall character of the house.
DISCUSSION:
On June 3, 2025, the applicant submitted a request for a formal review and a recommendation.
In their response, the applicant provided revised development plans (Attachment 8) and
justification addressing the recommended changes from the previous HPC meeting
(Attachment 3). Below is the applicant’s response to the recommended changes:
We agree that adding another gable to the front elevation will add character. We’ve
proposed a new gable over the 2nd story front closet window;
I disagree with this. Look in the neighborhood and belly bands are missing quite often. We
have belly bands on most of this house, but this area has an odd condition of how to stop
the belly band at the front. With that being said, I’ve added a belly band to support your
concerns;
These windows are not visible from the road, or much of anywhere except our drawings.
With the new design layout we would prefer to keep these windows removed; The
neighborhood is not just Victorian style. On just this road you can see: Sea Ranch/
Modernist style, Colonial Style, Ranch/Craftsman style, Bungalow Style, Italianate Style and
a Contemporary Victorian Style. The neighboring house, 121 Edelen, I’m calling Italianate
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Style due to its low-pitched roof, decorative brackets and emphasis on vertical lines. I feel
this house was originally designed by Gary Schloh as a Craftsman style house (not Victorian
in architectural style). We’re proposing a more Italianate Style house similar to 121 Edelen;
Again, we’re not proposing a Victorian style house and feel you do not need a Victorian
style house to adhere to the history of this neighborhood; and
Yes we are changing the characteristic of the house from Craftsman style. This is to give our
Client, the new home owner, a normal ceiling height home with their remodel. In our eyes it
is very consistent with many other homes in the neighborhood in terms of style. When
walking around the corner of Miles and University, you see a house under construction with
very similar style and a much simpler roof design (yes, they have a higher pitched roof).
The applicant provided revised plans (Attachment 8) and opted to keep a single window and
introduced a low-pitched gable roof over the single window on the front elevation. A belly band
was added to the left elevation in efforts to show a break between the first and second stories.
The applicant prefers to remove and fill in most windows on the left elevation. Their
justification is based on visibility, the left elevation is not visible from the road. Based on the
applicant’s neighborhood analysis, they determined that the neighborhood is comprised of a
combination of older architectural styles and not only Victorian style. The applicant has firmly
expressed that their intent is not to propose a Victorian style house. However, the design has
been revised to incorporate low-pitched roofs above the new windows. The applicant indicates
that the intent of the remodel is to achieve traditional ceiling heights in keeping with other
homes in the neighborhood in terms of style. The applicant’s response to the Committee’s
feedback is found in Attachment 6 of this report.
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:
X 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
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DATE: June 20, 2025
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Sections 3.9 of the Town’s Residential Design Guidelines offers recommendations for
construction of additions to existing residences (Attachment 7).
CONCLUSION:
The applicant is requesting approval to construct a second-story addition of 100 square feet
and exterior alterations to an existing noncontributing single-family residence in the University-
Edelen Historic District on property Zoned R-1D:LHP. Should the Committee find merit in the
request, a recommendation of approval would be forwarded to the Community Development
Director and the application would continue through the Building Permit process and would not
return to the Committee for further consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey
2. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
3. Town Building Permit Records
4. Exterior Photos
5. HPC Action Letter, April 23, 2025
6. Response Letter to the Direction of the Historic Preservation Committee
7. Section 3.9, Residential Design Guidelines
8. Development Plans
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Permit #AppType Addr#Street Suffix APN Project Name Project Description
PHST-25-003 Historic 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 PRINCE JEFFREY AND JULIE
Consider a Request for Preliminary Review for Exterior Alterations and
Construction of a Second-Story Addition of 100 square feet to an
Existing Single-Family Residence Within a Historic District on Property
Zoned R-1D:LHP. APN 529-02-020. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities.
PRE25-00276 Planning On-line Pre-application 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020
REMODEL OF EXISTING HOME WITH RELOCATION OF EXTERIOR
WINDOWS AND CONVERSION OF REAR WINDOW/DOOR SYSTEM TO
NEW SLIDING GLASS DOOR
RE-FRAME RE-ROOF 2ND FLOOR WITH NEW 10FT 2ND FLOOR
WALLS AND TRUSS ROOF WITH 3:12 ROOF SLOPE
VL-21-008 CodeCompliance/Enforcement/Admini
strative/Citation 117 EDELEN AVE 117 Edelen Ave trash cans left out in public view
VL-17-227 CodeCompliance/Enforcement/Admini
strative/Citation 117 EDELEN AVE 117 Edelen Ave front fence too high and electric gate without permit
VL-17-185 CodeCompliance/Enforcement/Admini
strative/Citation 117 EDELEN AVE 117 Edelen Ave gas blower Friday 3:15 pm
M01-000194 Residential - M - Other 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 CONVERT NON-HABIT CELLAR TO HABITABLE 355SF
P01-000338 Residential - Misc 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 CONVERT NON-HABITABLE CELLAR TO HABITABLE
B01-000503 Residential - Addition 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 CONVERT HON-HAB CELLAR TO HABITABLE 355SF
E01-000346 Residential - E - Other 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 ELEC CONVERT CELLAR TO HABITABLE
EN01-024 PPW/Engineering/Commercial/Encroac
hment 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 INSTALL NEW SEWER LATERAL & PROPERTY LINE CLEANOUT
EN00-268 PPW/Engineering/Commercial/Encroac
hment 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 INSTALL UNDERGROUND GAS, ELECTRIC, AND PHONE
T-00-0108 Tree Removal Permit 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 TANBARK OAK
EN00-091 PPW/Engineering/Commercial/Encroac
hment 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 REMOVE & REPLACE (E) CURB & SIDEWALK
E00-000171 Residential - E - Other 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 TEMP POWER POLE
EN00-074 PPW/Engineering/Commercial/Encroac
hment 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 EMERGENCY-ABANDON GAS SERVICE
B00-000169 Residential - New 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 NEW 441 SF DETACHED GARAGE
B00-000170 Residential - Demolition 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 DEMO 1042 SF HOUSE
B00-000171 Residential - Demolition 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 DEMO 494 SF DETACHED GARAGE
B00-000168 Residential - New 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 NEW SFR 1174SF 1ST FLR, 950SF 2ND FLR, 484SF L/L 690SF NON-
HAB UNFIN BASEMENT, 75 SF ROOFED PORCH, 192 SF WOOD DECK
E00-000131 Residential - E - Other 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 ELEC FOR NEW SFR 2800 SF
E00-000132 Residential - E - Other 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 ELEC FOR NEW 441 SF DETACHED GARAGE
M00-000078 Residential - M - Other 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 MECH FOR NEW SFR 2800 SF
P00-000136 Residential - Misc 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 PLUM FOR NEW SFR 2800 SF
S-99-0019 Architecture Site/Addition-Remodel
Single Family 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 DEMO AND CONSTRUCT NEW HOUSE
328 Historic 117 EDELEN AVE 52902020 New door;2/2+4/4 windows on side
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
(408) 354-6872 Fax (408) 354-7593
April 28, 2025
Jeff and Julie Price
117 Edelen Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Via email
RE: 117 Edelen Avenue
Request for Preliminary Review Application PHST-25-003
Consider a Request for Preliminary Review for Exterior Alterations and Construction of a
Second-Story Addition of 100 Square Feet to an Existing Single-Family Residence on Property
Zoned R-1D:LHP. Located at 117 Edelen Avenue. APN 529-02-020. Request for Review
Application PSHT-25-003. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities.
Property Owner: Jeff and Julie Prince
Applicant: David Kuoppamaki
Project Planner: Maria Chavarin
On April 23, 2025, the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee considered the request, discussed
the item and provided the following feedback:
•Consider adding two windows rather than one on the front elevation as the the proposed design
removes a gable window,
•Consider adding a belly band to break the first and second stories on the left elevation;
•Concerns with the number of proposed windows being removed on the left elevation as this modifies
the building’s unique character;
•The proposed design is departing from the Victorian style in the neighborhood;
•The proposed flat roof lines is not compatible with the Victorian architectural style;
•The proposed design is a major change in appearance and is not consistent with other homes in the
neighborhood in terms of style; and
•The second story addition changes the overall character of the house.
If you have questions, I can be contacted by phone at (408) 354-6807 or by email at
mchavarin@losgatosca.gov.
CIVIC CENTER
110 E. MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CA 95030
ATTACHMENT 5
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Sincerely,
Maria Chavarin
Assistant Planner
cc: David Kuoppamaki, via email
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INITIAL HERE______
3141 Stevens Creek Blvd #104
San Jose, CA 95117
408.357.0818 Office 530.919.2921 Cell
HPC RESPONSE LETTER
DATE: MAY 30, 2025
TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PROJECT ADDRESS:
117 Edelen Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
HPC Comments our response in red
•Consider adding two windows rather than one on the front elevation as the proposed design
removes a gable window,
We agree that adding another gable to the front elevation will add character. We’ve proposed a new gable
over the 2nd story front closet window
•Consider adding a belly band to break the first and second stories on the left elevation;
I disagree with this. Look in the neighborhood and belly bands are missing quite often. We have belly bands on most
of this house, but this area has an odd condition of how to stop the belly band at the front. With that being said, I’ve added a belly band to support your concerns
•Concerns with the number of proposed windows being removed on the left elevation as this modifies
the building’s unique character;
These widnows are not visible from the road, or much of anywhere except our drawings. With the new design layout
we would prefer to keep this windows removed.
•The proposed design is departing from the Victorian style in the neighborhood;
The neighborhood is not just Victorian style. On just this road you can see: Sea Ranch/Modernist style, Colonial Style, Ranch/Craftsman style, Bungalow Style, Italianate Style and a Contemporary Victorian Style. The neighboring house,121 Edelen, I’m calling Italianate Style due to its low pitched roof, decorative brackets and emphasis on vertical lines. I feel this house was originally designed by Gary Schloh as a Craftsman style house(not Victorian in
architectural style) We’re proposing a more Italianate Style house similar to 121 Edelen
•The proposed flat roof lines is not compatible with the Victorian architectural style;
Again, we’re not proposing a Victorian style house and feel you do not need a Victorian style house to adhere to the history of this neighborhood.
•The proposed design is a major change in appearance and is not consistent with other homes
in the neighborhood in terms of style; and The second story addition changes the overall
character of the house.
Yes we are changing the characteristic of the house from Craftsman style. This is to give our Client, the new
home owner, a normal ceiling heigh home with their remodel. In our eyes it is very consistent with many other
homes in the neighborhood in terms of style. When walking around the corner of Miles and University, you see a
house under construction with very similar style and a much simpler roof design(yes they have a higher pitched
roof).
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Town of Los Gatos 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
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 06/25/2025
ITEM NO: 5
DATE: June 20, 2025
TO: Historic Preservation Committee (HPC)
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider a Request for Approval to Construct Exterior Alterations to an
Existing Contributing Single-Family Residence in the Broadway Historic
District on Property Zoned R-1D:LHP. Located at 68 Broadway. APN 510-45-
085. Request for Review HS-25-031. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner/Applicant: Marc
Dubresson. Project Planner: Samina Merchant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider a request for approval to construct exterior alterations to an existing contributing
single-family residence in the Broadway Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP located at
68 Broadway.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 1935 per County Assessor; 1920s per Anne Bloomfield
Survey
2. Bloomfield Preliminary Rating: + Historic and intact or worthy of special note
3. Does property have an LHP Overlay? Yes
4. Is structure in a historic district? Yes, Broadway Historic District
5. If yes, is it a contributor? Yes
6. Findings required? No
7. Considerations required? Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database lists a construction date of 1935 for the existing
residence. The 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey describes the residence as being built in the
‘Hansel & Gretel’ style with an estimated construction date of the 1920s (Attachment 1). The
Bloomfield Survey rates the residence as historic and intact or worthy of special note. The
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps show that the footprint of the residence remained consistent
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SUBJECT: 68 Broadway/ HS-25-031
DATE: June 20, 2025
between 1928 and 1956 (Attachment 2). The applicant submitted documents based on their
findings from the research worksheet, which are included in Attachment 3.
The following is a summary of the Town Records in Attachment 4:
1. 1984: M-84-22 – Subdivision and Lot Line Adjustment resulting in four separate lots seen
today as 72 & 68 Broadway and 305 & 307 W Main Street;
2. 1988: S-88-22 – Living area expansion on right side;
3. 1989 – Earthquake damage repairs included remodeling the home with a larger kitchen,
master suite, traditional staircase, reuse of fallen brick for patio and walkways, a new pool,
and cellar;
4. 1992 - HPC approval to construct a carport; and
5. 2011: HS-11-035 - HPC approved renovations to the front elevation to remove an existing
door and replace it with a window to match the existing.
DISCUSSION:
The applicant submitted project plans and photos of the existing residence showing a proposal
to remodel a portion of the first-floor area within the existing building footprint (Attachment 7).
The exterior alterations include replacing the existing aluminum sliding door on the rear
elevation with a new 16-foot-wide folding door system (see Sheet D.2), featuring an interior
wood finish and exterior aluminum cladding. The exterior finish would be powder-coated in a
brown color to match the existing trellis at the rear patio (photo reference on Sheet D.1). On
the northwest (left side) elevation, two existing windows would be removed and replaced with
one new wood window to match the existing windows in style and color (Sheet D.1). All trim
would match the original style and the existing stucco siding and horizontal brick veneer would
remain in place.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant is requesting approval to construct exterior alterations to an existing contributing
single-family residence in the Broadway Historic District on property zoned R-1D:LHP. Should
the Committee find merit in the request, a recommendation of approval would be forwarded to
the Community Development Director. The application would continue through the Building
Permit process and would not return to the Committee.
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SUBJECT: 68 Broadway/ HS-25-031
DATE: June 20, 2025
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:
__X__ 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.
Sections 4.8.3 & 4.8.4 of the Town’s Residential Design Guidelines offer recommendations
relative to windows and doors located in Historic Districts and/or on historic properties
(Attachment 6).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey
2. Sanborn Fire Maps
3. Applicant’s Research
4. Town Planning & Building Records
5. Existing Exterior Elevation Photo
6. Section 4.8.3 & 4.8.4, Residential Design Guidelines
7. Proposed Plans
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Town of Los Gatos
HISTORIC RESOURCES4
•New materials should identically match original materials
in shape, size, dimension, texture and pattern. Metal used
as flashing, screening, gutters, and utility services and other
traditional elements are acceptable.
•Composite, synthetic, metal, vinyl, plastic or fabricated/
imitation wood products, painted brick or imitation used
brick will generally not be approved. However, some ex-
ceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis when the
decision making body determines that the replacement is
consistent with the appearance of the original material, and
that a lay person would be unlikely to discern the difference.
The burden of proof will reside with the applicant. Mate-
rial samples, photographs and specific locations where the
material may be seen in use will all assist in the evaluation
of alternative materials.
•The decision making body may approve an acceptable alter-
native to the original building material if use of the original
material is not feasible due to unreasonable cost and com-
mercial availability, or health and safety considerations.
4.8.3 Doors
•Original doors should be retained and restored.
•New replacement doors for Victorians should not be flush,
but of raised or flat panel design.
•Front doors generally should be painted, not stained.
Not applicable to Mission Revival/Mediterranean style structures.
•Screened doors should be real wood framed of simple de-
sign unless patterns can be shown to fit the existing style.
4.8.4 Windows and Glass in doors
•Original windows, glass and window decorations should be
retained and restored.
•Replacement of only the deteriorated portions of the win-
dows is recommended rather than the replacement of the
entire window.
•New or replacement windows should be wood-sashed and
muntined if applicable.
•Sills, lintels, frames, sashes, muntins, and all decorations
should be identically replaced.
•All elements of new windows should be identical in size,
shape, proportion, and dimensions as the original windows
of the building, or consistent with traditional sizes, propor-
tions and dimensions of buildings of the same architectural
style, design and era.
•Windows should be constructed of real glass, and window
Simulated divided lite windows may be considered on a case-by-case basis
True divided lite windows are encouraged when appropriate to the original structure
Original doors and windows should be
retained and repaired
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frames should be constructed of real wood - not vinyl,
metal or plastic. Wood sashes may be vinyl or metal clad if
the window frame and dressing is designed consistent with
the historic context of the building.
• All lites (panes of glass) should be true divided lite, not
artificial or snap-in grids. Simulated Divided Lite windows
are permitted when the details of the window provide
projecting muntin elements on the exterior and interior of
the window along with a spacer muntin between the panes
of glass (See example to the left).
• New arched, angled, and/or octagonal windows are discour-
aged.
• Large expanses of blank exterior walls without windows
are discouraged.
4.8.5 Bay Windows
• Size, shape, proportion, dimension, type of foundation, and,
roof material and style of bay windows, whether restored
or of new construction, should be identical to the original
or existing bay windows of the structure.
• New bay windows may be added to the building in loca-
tions where no bay windows previously existed. These new
bay windows should be identical to and replicate the style,
design, size, shape and proportion, type of foundation and
roof of other bay windows existing on structure. If there are
no existing bay windows on the structure, new bay windows
should be built in the same size, shape, dimension, propor-
tions, material and type of foundation and roof typical of
the architectural style. Metal frame kitchen garden windows
are prohibited.
• Generally, traditional architectural styles will require either a
foundation to the ground or substantial supporting brackets
below a bay window. Floating windows without support, as
shown for the bow bay window example to the right, are
rarely appropriate.
• New bay windows are permitted only when the applicant
proves to the Deciding Body that they are consistent with
existing style, design and character of the structure.
4.8.6 Chimneys
• Wood-framed chimneys are prohibited unless their exteri-
ors are covered with brick or river rock veneers. Masonry
veneers may be used. However, they should be detailed
exactly as the solid construction that they are emulating.
• Stucco Mission Revival or Mediterranean style houses may
have stucco covered chimneys.
Match bay windows to the architectural style
of the house
Some window styles, such as this bow bay window, would have very limited applicability for use on a historic resource structure
Wood clad chimneys are prohibited
Masonry and stucco chimneys are
preferred
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PREPARED BY: Samina Merchant
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: 06/25/2025
ITEM NO: 6
DATE: June 20, 2025
TO: Historic Preservation Committee (HPC)
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider a Request for Preliminary Review to Construct a New Second-Story
Addition and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family
Residence on Property Zoned R-1D. Located at 245 Los Gatos Boulevard. APN
529-24-024. Request for Review Application PHST-25-011. Exempt Pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner:
Michael Phung. Applicant: Andres Johnson. Project Planner: Samina
Merchant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider a request for preliminary review to construct a new second-story addition and exterior
alterations to an existing pre-1941 single-family residence on property zoned R-1D, located at
245 Los Gatos Boulevard.
PROPERTY DETAILS:
1. Date primary structure was built: 1924 per County Assessor’s Database; 1920s per Anne
Bloomfield Survey
2. Bloomfield Preliminary Rating: “+” Historic and intact or worthy of special note
3. Does the property have an LHP Overlay? No
4. Is the structure in a historic district? No
5. If yes, is it a contributor? N/A
6. Findings required? No
7. Considerations required? Yes
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on the west side of Los Gatos Boulevard north of the
intersection at Simons Way. The County Assessor reports that the residence was constructed in
1924. The 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey describes the residence as being built in a Bungalow
style with an estimated construction date of the 1920s (Attachment 1). The Bloomfield Survey
rates the residence as historic and intact or worthy of special note.
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SUBJECT: 245 Los Gatos Boulevard/ PHST-25-011
DATE: June 20, 2025
The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps do not provide coverage for the property until 1928. The
footprint of the residence remains consistent between the 1928 and the 1956 maps
(Attachment 2). Town records include a 2022 Building Permit for the demolition of unpermitted
and permitted areas, construction of a new addition, and exterior remodel (Attachment 3).
DISCUSSION:
The applicant provided a Letter of Justification for the proposed project and photos of the
existing residence (Attachments 4 and 5). The applicant is requesting a preliminary review by
the Committee to provide feedback on the proposed second-story addition and exterior
alterations to the existing home (Attachment 6).
The project proposes a 560-square-foot second-story addition located at the rear (western
elevation) of the existing one-story home. First-floor improvements include an interior remodel
and exterior modifications. The new second floor would accommodate two bedrooms and two
bathrooms.
The existing one-story home is 14 feet two inches tall and features a low-pitched composite
shingle roof. It includes overhanging eaves with the front eave line finished in barrel tiles. The
proposed second story would incorporate a similar roof style, increasing the maximum building
height to 24 feet one inch. Existing materials include textured stucco, double-hung windows,
and composite shingles. The proposed design would match these materials and introduce clay
roof tiles. Information regarding window and door materials was not provided for this
preliminary review.
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:
__X__ For pre-1941 structures, the proposed work will neither adversely affect the exterior
architectural characteristics or other features of the property which is the subject of
the application.
B. Residential Design Guidelines.
Section 3.9 of the Town’s Residential Design Guidelines offers recommendations for
construction of additions to existing residences (Attachment 7).
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SUBJECT: 245 Los Gatos Boulevard/ PHST-25-011
DATE: June 20, 2025
CONCLUSION:
Consider a request for preliminary review to construct a new second-story addition and exterior
alterations to an existing pre-1941 single-family residence on property zoned R-1D, located at
245 Los Gatos Boulevard. 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 formal recommendation to be forwarded to the Community
Development Director and the application would continue through the Minor Residential
Development process.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey
2. Sanborn Fire Maps
3. Town Building Permit Record
4. Letter of Justification
5. Photographs
6. Development Plans
7. Section 3.9, Residential Design Guidelines
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June 5,2025
Historic Preservation Committee
Town of Los Gatos
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Subject: Request for Review and Approval – Second Story Addition at 245 Los Gatos
Boulevard
Dear Members of the Historic Preservation Committee,
I am writing to formally request review and approval for a proposed second-story addition
to the residence located at 245 Los Gatos Boulevard. This property is listed as a
contributing structure in the Los Gatos Historic Resources Inventory; however, according
to the historical assessment prepared by Anne Bloomfield, the portion of the home where
the addition is planned is not deemed historically significant.
The proposed addition is situated at the rear of the home, away from the primary historical
facade, and has been carefully designed to be consistent with and complementary to the
presumed original architectural style of the home—a Spanish-style bungalow. Our intent is
to preserve and enhance the home’s historic character while making thoughtful
improvements that support the long-term livability of the property.
We understand and respect the importance of maintaining the architectural integrity of the
neighborhood and are committed to ensuring that all additions are in harmony with the
historic context of the area. The design incorporates stylistic features in keeping with the
home's original period and scale, while maintaining a clear visual distinction between the
original structure and the new work, in accordance with historic preservation best
practices.
Please find attached the historical research documentation by Anne Bloomfield and
preliminary drawings of the proposed addition for your consideration. We welcome any
guidance or recommendations the Committee may have to ensure the project aligns with
preservation goals.
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Sincerely,
Neil Ginty
Founder & Principal Architect
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ABBREVIATIONS
&AND
@ AT
A.B.ANCHOR BOLT
A.C.AIR CONDITIONING
ACOUST. ACOUSTICAL
A.C.T. ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE
A.D.AREA DRAIN
A.F.F. ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
ALUM. ALUMINUM
ARCH. ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL
BLKG. BLOCKING
B.P.BUILDING PAPER
B.O.BOTTOM OF
CAB.CABINET
CATV CABLE TELEVISION
C.C.CENTER TO CENTER
C.I.P.CAST-IN-PLACE
C.J.CONTROL JOINT
C.L.CENTER LINE
CLG.CEILING
CLR.CLEAR
C.O.CLEAN OUT
CONC. CONCRETE
DEMO. DEMOLITION OR DEMOLISH
DEPT. DEPARTMENT
DIA.DIAMETER
DIM.DIMENSION
D.W.DISHWASHER
DWG(S). DRAWING(S)
(E)EXISTING
EA.EACH
E.B.EXPANSION BOLT
ELEC. ELECTRICAL
ELEV. ELEVATION
E.O.S. EDGE OF SLAB
EQ.EQUAL
SPEC. SPECIFICATION (S)
SQ.SQUARE
S.T.C. SOUND TRANSMISSION COEFFICIENT
STD.STANDARD(S)
STL.STEEL
TB.TOWEL BAR
T.B.D. TO BE DETERMINED
T & G TONGUE AND GROOVE
THR.THRESHOLD
T.O.TOP OF
T.O.B. TOP OF BEAM
T.O.P. TOP OF PAVING
T.O.S. TOP OF SLAB
T.O.STL. TOP OF STEEL
T.V.TELEVISION
TYP.TYPICAL
V.B.VAPOR BARRIER
VERT. VERTICAL
V.I.F.VERIFY IN FIELD
W/WITH
W.C.WATER CLOSET
WD.WOOD
W/D WASHER/DRYER
WH.WATER HEATER
W/O WITHOUT
WP.WATERPROOF / WEATHERPROOF
WT.WEIGHT
YD.YARD
H.B.HOSE BIB
H.D.HOLD DOWN
HT.HEIGHT
HTG.HEATING
HVAC HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
H.W.HOT WATER
IN.INCH(ES)
LAV.LAVATORY
LBS.POUNDS
L.F.LINEAR FOOT
L.V.T. LUXURY VINYL TILE
F.A.U. FORCED AIR UNIT
F.C.U. FAN COIL UNIT
F.D.FLOOR DRAIN
F.F.FINISH FLOOR
FIN.FINISH OR FINISHED
FLR.FLOOR
FT.FOOT / FEET
FTG.FOOTING
G.GAS
GA.GAUGE
G.C.GENERAL CONTRATOR
GFCI GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
G.L.GRIDLINE
G.W.B. GYPSUM WALL BOARD
GYP.GYPSUM
MACH. MACHINE
MANUF. MANUFACTURER
MAX. MAXIMUM
M.B.MACHINE BOLT
MDF MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD
M.E.P. MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING
MEMB. MEMBRANE
MIN.MINIMUM
MIR.MIRROR
MISC. MISCELLANEOUS
MTL.METAL
MW.MICROWAVE
(N)NEW
N/A NOT APPLICABLE
O/OVER
O.C.ON CENTER
PLYWD. PLYWOOD
PLUMB. PLUMBING
P.S.F. POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
P.S.I.POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
P.T.PRESSURE TREATED
P.V.C. POLY VINYL CHLORIDE PIPE
R.C.P. REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
REQ'D REQUIRED
RET.RETAIN / RETAINING
REV.REVISION
S.C.SOLID CORE
SIM.SIMILAR
DRAWING INDEXSYMBOLS
ROOM NAME
101
Name
Elevation
1
1
A101
A
A
A
A
A101
1
1
A1.01
88
1
A1.01
ROOM NAME & NUMBER
WINDOW NUMBER
DOOR NUMBER
ELEV. HT. REFERENCE
NORTH ARROW
MATERIAL TAG
REVISION
INTERIOR ELEVATION
DETAIL REFERENCE
ELEVATION REFERENCE
SECTION REFERENCE
ASSEMBLY TYPE REFERENCE
DETAIL CALLOUT
PROJECT NORTH
TRUE NORTH
999
A101
1 SIM
XX-00
ROOM NUMBER
DOOR NUMBER (SEQUENTIAL)
SITE INFORMATION
ADDRESS:245 LOS GATOS BLVD, LOS GATOS, CA 95030
APN:529 24 024
CLIMATE ZONE:3
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: (D0, D1, D2)
SCOPE OF WORK:
1ST FLOOR
REMODEL OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING INCLUDING BATHROOM, KITCHEN,
AND ASSOCIATE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORKS.
2ND FLOOR
ADDITION TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING INCLUDING TWO NEW BATHS AND
TWO BEDROOMS WITH A LAUNDRY CLOSET.
PROJECT DATA
ZONING DATA
YEAR BUILT:1924
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER (BLOCK/LOT): 24
PLANNING DISTRICT:
NEIGHBORHOOD (PLANNING):
ZONE:R1-D
HEIGHT & BULK:
APPLICABLE CODES:
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (BOOKLET 101)
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION TITLE 24
2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDINGS STANDARDS CODE
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE CITY AND COUNTY LAWS AND ORDINANCES
PARCEL AREA CALCULATIONS
PARCEL AREA:7,000 SQ.FT (0.16 ACRES)
GROSS FLOOR AREA:
FIRST FLOOR 1,748 SF
SECOND FLOOR 560 SF
TOTAL FLOOR AREA 2,308 SF
ALLOWABLE F.A.R. .35 - (7,000-5/25 X.20) = .33
PROPOSED F.A.R..33 X 7,000 = 2,310
MAX ROOF HEIGHT 30'-0"
PROPOSED HEIGHT 24'-1"
BUILDING DATA
OCCUPANCY:R-3 (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING)
CONSTRUCTION TYPE:V-B
FIRE SPRINKLERS:NO
(E) SQ. FT.:1,748 SF
PROPOSED SQ. FT.:2,308 SF
VICINITY MAP
PROJECT
LOCATION
ARCHITECT:
DWELLING LAB
NEIL GINTY
21 EL CAMINITO
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
CONTACT:
PHONE:(312) 952-9680
EMAIL:design@dwelling-lab.com
WEBSITE dwelling-lab.com
OWNERS:
MONIQUE PHAM
PROJECT DIRECTORY
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Written dimensions on these drawings shall have precedence over scaled
dimensions. Drawings shall not be scaled. Contractors shall verify, and be
responsible for, all dimensions and conditions shown by these drawings.
Shop details must be submitted to this office for approval before proceeding
with fabrications. The drawings and their design content are the sole
property of Dwelling Lab, Inc. and may not be reused or reproduced in any
manner without our express written consent.
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PROJECT
DATA_RESIDENTIAL
245 LOS GATOS BLVD, LOS GATOS,
CA 95030
5/7/2025
Project Status
Project Number
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EXISTING PHOTOGRAPH
GENERAL NOTES
1. CONTRACTOR IS HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED AS A CONDITION OF THE
CONTRACT TO ACQUAINT HIMSELF/HERSELF WITH THE ARTICLES CONTAINED
IN THE GENERAL NOTES AND TO NOTIFY AND APPRISE ALL SUBCONTRACTORS
AND ALL OTHER PARTIES OF THE CONTRACT OF, AND BIND THEM TO, ITS
CONDITIONS.
2. DRAWINGS OF BASE BUILDING CONDITIONS ARE GENERATED FROM AS-BUILT
DRAWINGS AND LIMITED FIELD OBSERVATION BY THE ARCHITECT. ACTUAL
CONDITIONS MAY DIFFER FROM THOSE SHOWN.
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL FILE, OBTAIN AND PAY FEES FOR BUILDING
DEPARTMENT AND ALL OTHER AGENCY APPROVALS AND PERMITS,
CONTROLLED INSPECTIONS, AND FINAL SIGN-OFFS FOR PROJECT
COMPLETION. COPIES OF TRANSACTIONS SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE
OWNER PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT DRAWINGS ARE THE LATEST ISSUANCE
PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION.
5. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE AND SCHEDULE WORK BY OUTSIDE
VENDORS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TELEPHONE, DATA AND "OWNER'S
FORCES". CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE EXACT LOCATIONS AND SHALL
DO THE CUTTING, FITTING AND PATCHING REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THE WORK
OF OTHERS AS SHOWN OR REASONABLY IMPLIED BY THE DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
6. ALL IDENTIFIED SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE PROVIDED NEW, UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED.
7. WORK NOT SPECIFICALLY DETAILED, NOTED OR SPECIFIED, SHALL BE THE
SAME AS SIMILAR PARTS THAT ARE DETAILED, NOTED OR SPECIFIED.
8. IN THE EVENT OF INCONSISTENCIES AMONG THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS,
THE ARCHITECT SHALL INTERPRET THEM WHEN ASKED TO DO SO BY THE
OWNER OR CONTRACTOR. THE ARCHITECT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE RESULTS OF SUCH INTERPRETATIONS MADE BY OTHERS.
9. THE GENERAL CHARACTER OF DETAIL WORK IS SHOWN ON THE CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS. SUBSEQUENT CLARIFICATIONS MAY BE MADE BY ADDITIONAL
LAYOUTS OR LARGE SCALE OR FULL SIZE DETAILS.
10. VERIFY ALL EQUIPMENT SIZES BEFORE BEGINNING WORK
11. "TYPICAL" OR "TYP." SHALL MEAN THAT THE CONDITION IS REPRESENTATIVE
FOR SIMILAR CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
DETAILS OR DIMENSIONS ARE USUALLY KEYED, AND NOTED "TYP" ONLY WHEN
THEY FIRST OCCUR.
12. "SIMILAR" OR "SIM." MEANS COMPARABLE CHARACTERISTICS FOR THE
CONDITIONS NOTED. VERIFY DIMENSIONS, ORIENTATION, AND CONDITIONS ON
PLANS AND ELEVATIONS
13. ARCHITECT SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REJECT ANY WORK THAT IS NOT
IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
1. REFER TO TITLE SHEET FOR APPLICABLE CODES
2. GIVE ALL NOTICES AND COMPLY WITH ALL LAWS, ORDINANCES, CODES,
RULES AND REGULATIONS BEARING ON THE CONDUCT OF THE WORK. IF THE
CONTRACTOR OBSERVES THAT THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE AT
VARIANCE THEREWITH, PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE PROJECT MANAGER AND/OR
ARCHITECT. NECESSARY CHANGES SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE GENERAL CONDITIONS.
3. IF CONTRACTOR KNOWINGLY PERFORMS ANY WORK WHICH IS CONTRARY TO
SUCH LAWS, ORDINANCES, CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS, HE/SHE SHALL
PROMPTLY MAKE ALL CHANGES AS REQUIRED TO COMPLY THEREWITH AND
BEAR ALL COSTS ARISING THEREFROM.
4. CONFLICTS: IN CASE OF CONFLICTS IN THE REQUIREMENTS OF AUTHORITIES
HAVING JURISDICTION, THE MOST RESTRICTIVE REQUIREMENTS SHALL
GOVERN.
5. WHERE CODES OR REGULATIONS, OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED IN THIS
SECTION, ARE REFERRED TO IN VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS.
IT SHALL BE UNDERSTOOD THAT THEY APPLY TO THIS WORK AS FULLY AS IF
CITED HEREIN.
6. ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHALL MEET APPLICABLE CODES. WOOD
SHALL BE FIRE RETARDANT TREATED WHERE REQUIRED BY LOCAL BUILDING
CODES AND BUILDING OWNER'S REQUIREMENT'S.
7. FOR MAXIMUM FLOW RATES FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES, REFER TO
STANDARDS FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FITTINGS OF 2022 CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE SEE SHEET CG-1.
STANDARDS AND CODESCONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
1. CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE THAT SURFACE TO RECEIVE FINISHES ARE CLEAN,
TRUE AND FREE OF IRREGULARITIES. DO NOT PROCEED WITH WORK UNTIL
UNSATISFACTORY CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. COMMENCEMENT
OF WORK SHALL INDICATE INSTALLER'S ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTRATE.
2. CONTRACTOR TO REPAIR AND PREPARE EXISTING SURFACES SCHEDULED
TO REMAIN AS NECESSARY FOR APPLICATION OF NEW FINISHES.
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL PATCH SURFACES TO MATCH ADJACENT IN A MANNER
SUITABLE TO RECEIVE FINISHES.
4. GYPSUM BOARD CONSTRUCTION SHALL ALIGN WITH EXISTING, ADJACENT, OR
ADJOINING SURFACES, JOINTS SHALL BE TAPED AND SANDED SMOOTH WITH
NO VISIBLE JOINTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
5. CONTRACTOR TO INSURE DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF CASEWORK AND
FINISH CARPENTRY WILL NOT BE DAMAGED BY OTHER CONSTRUCTION
WORK.
6. ALL CODE-REQUIRED LABELS SUCH AS "UL", FACTORY MUTUAL OR ANY
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION, PERFORMANCE RATING, NAME OR
NOMENCLATURE PLATES SHALL REMAIN READABLE AND NOT PAINTED.
7. COORDINATE WITH OWNER FOR DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT OF ALL
FURNITURE AND WALL-HUNG EQUIPMENT.
8. REFER TO FINISH SCHEDULE FOR SPECIFIED FINISHES.
REFER TO INTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR MOUNTING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.
9. FOR BUILT-IN WORK SURROUNDED BY PARTITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO APPLIANCES AND MILLWORK, CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFIRM
THAT FINISHED FLOOR, WALL AND/OR SOFFIT SURFACES DO NOT VARY BY
MORE THAN 1/4" IN 20'-0" (NON-CUMULATIVE). NOTIFY ARCHITECT IF THIS
TOLERANCE IS EXCEEDED.
10. CONTRACTOR SHALL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS, APPLY, INSTALL, CONNECT, ERECT, CLEAN, AND/OR CONDITION
MANUFACTURED ARTICLES, MATERIALS AND/OR EQUIPMENT.
11. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL WORK, EQUIPMENT, CASEWORK, MECHANICAL,
ELECTRICAL AND SIMILAR DEVICES OF WHATEVER NATURE, BE COMPLETELY
INSTALLED, CONNECTED, MADE OPERATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL FOR THE
PURPOSE INTENDED, AND THAT ALL COSTS FOR THIS BE INCLUDED IN THE
CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL.
12. COORDINATE LOCATION AND PROVIDE BLOCKING, BACKING, AND/OR
REINFORCEMENTS IN PARTITIONS FOR ALL CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS AND
ANY WALL-MOUNTED ITEMS. REFER TO ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS FOR
LOCATIONS OF WALL STANDARDS AND OTHER SUPPORTS.
13. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADEQUATELY FRAMING,
BRACING, AND STRUCTURING ALL WALL, BULKHEAD, AND OTHER DRYWALL
CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE TYPICAL DETAILS
CONTAINED IN THE DRAWINGS WHETHER OR NOT SPECIFICALLY
REFERENCED IN THE PLANS OR DETAILS. PROVIDE BLOCKING / BACKING AND
REINFORCEMENT ABOVE AS REQUIRED FOR SUPPORT OF LIGHT FIXTURES,
EQUIPMENT, OR ANY OTHER CEILING-MOUNTED ITEMS.
14. REPAIR AND PATCH ANY/ALL PENETRATIONS THROUGH RATED ASSEMBLIES
TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED RATING.
15. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN DRAWINGS, FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATIONS, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND BEST PRACTICES
FOR INSTALLING EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS, FITTINGS, ETC. BRING
CONFLICTS BETWEEN DRAWINGS AND MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ARCHITECT.
GENERAL
A0.01 PROJECT DATA_RESIDENTIAL
ARCHITECTURAL
A1.02 PROPOSED SITE PLAN
A2.01 DEMOLITION & PROPOSED PLANS
A3.00 EXISTING / DEMOLITION EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
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5'-0". SIDE YARD SETBACK5' - 0"13' - 11"12' - 0"11' - 0"4' - 1"5' - 5"10' - 0"31' - 3"
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Written dimensions on these drawings shall have precedence over scaled
dimensions. Drawings shall not be scaled. Contractors shall verify, and be
responsible for, all dimensions and conditions shown by these drawings.
Shop details must be submitted to this office for approval before proceeding
with fabrications. The drawings and their design content are the sole
property of Dwelling Lab, Inc. and may not be reused or reproduced in any
manner without our express written consent.
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PROPOSED SITE PLAN
245 LOS GATOS BLVD, LOS GATOS,
CA 95030
5/7/2025
Project Status
Project Number
245 LOS GATOS BLVD
Author Checker
3/16" = 1'-0"1SITE PLAN_
2ND FLOOR ADDITION560 SF
EXISTING GROUND FLOOR 1,748
EXISTING GARAGE
EXISTING COVERED PORCH
EXISTING PERGOLA
LOS GATOS BLVD
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Refrig.
UP
W/D W/D
UP
UP
UP
Refrig.
W/D
(E) WALL TO BE REMOVED
(E) WALL TO REMAIN
(E) DOOR TO BE REMOVED
LEGEND -DEMOLITION
(E) AREA TO BE REMOVED (E) WINDOW TO BE REMOVED
(E) WINDOW TO REMAIN
(E) DOOR TO REMAIN
(E) ITEM TO BE REMOVED
1. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO NOTIFY ARCHITECT
OF ANY DISCOVERY OF UNFORSEEN CONDITIONS
IN THE PROCESS OF DEMOLITION
2. (E) STRUCTURAL BEARING ELEMENTS TO REMAIN
U.O.N. GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO NOTIFY
ARCHITECT IF ANY BEARING COLUMNS ARE
FOUND IN PARTITIONS TO BE REMOVED THAT DO
NOT APPEAR IN PLANS.
3. DAMAGES WHICH OCCUR DURING DEMOLITION
AND/OR CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE THE GENERAL
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPENSE
TO RESTORE/REPAIR TO ORIGINAL CONDITION.
4. IF ANY MATERIALS SUSPECTED OF CONTAINING
ASBESTOS OR ANY OTHER HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS ARE ENCOUNTERED, DO NOT
DISTURB THE MATERIALS. IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY
THE OWNER, OWNER'S
REP/LANDLORD/TENANT/CLIENT AND ARCHITECT.
DEMOLITION NOTES
32' - 1"15' - 6"15' - 4 1/8"14' - 5"
10' - 5"3' - 8"4' - 9 1/8"4' - 9 1/8"9' - 11"12' - 8"11' - 10"3' - 6"13' - 4"19' - 4"9' - 10"8' - 9"16' - 10"2' - 3 7/8"3' - 5"1' - 7 5/8"4' - 2 13/16"
1' - 0"1' - 0"
40' - 10"20' - 1 7/8"7' - 10 1/8"13' - 9 1/8"44' - 8 7/8"15' - 4 1/2"A3.00
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BEDROOM
MEDIA ROOM
BATH
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30' - 10"32' - 1"40' - 10"20' - 2"44' - 1"15' - 4"COVERED PORCH
1. DIMENSIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED :
A) TO FACE OF FINISH
B) TO CENTER OF DOORS AND OTHER OPENINGS
C) TO TOP OF FINISHED FLOORS
D) TO BOTTOM OF FINISH AT CEILINGS
E) TO OUTSIDE FACE OF FINISHED MILLWORK
F) TO FINISHED WINDOW FRAME. SEE WINDOW DETAILS.
2. DIMENSIONS SHOWN AS V.I.F. SHALL BE VERIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR
IN THE FIELD. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT OF ANY
DISCREPANCIES IN DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE
WORK IN THAT AREA.
3. DIMENSIONS MARKED "CLEAR" SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND SHALL ALLOW
FOR THICKNESS OF FINISHES INCLUDING CERAMIC TILE, VCT, ETC.
DIMENSIONS MARKED "CLEAR" ARE TO BE WITHIN 1/8" OF GIVEN
DIMENSION ALONG FULL HEIGHT/WIDTH/LENGTH OF SURFACES.
4. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS GOVERN PARTITION
LOCATIONS, DIMENSIONS AND TYPES. DOOR AND WINDOW LOCATIONS
SHALL BE AS SHOWN ON CONSTRUCTION PLAN. IN CASE OF CONFLICT,
NOTIFY ARCHITECT FOR WRITTEN CLARIFICATION PRIOR TO
PROCEEDING WITH CONSTRUCTION. CONSTRUCTION PLAN BY
ARCHITECT SUPERSEDES OTHER PLANS.
5. ANY GRAPHICAL ERRORS, APPARENT OR ASSUMED, SHOULD BE
CLARIFIED WITH AN RFI PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION
DIMENSION NOTES
1. REPLACEMENT OF GYPBOARD MUST BE 5/8" TYPE X WITH 5D
COOLER NAILS AT 4 INCHES ON CENTER OR EQUIVALENT SCREWS
FOR ALL INTERIOR NON-STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS.
2. REFER TO BUILDING CODE ANALYSIS FOR LOCATIONS OF FIRE
RESISTANCE RATED WALLS.
3. THERMAL INSULATION TO BE PROVIDED BETWEEN CONDITIONED
AND NONCONDITIONED SPACES TYP. REFER TO ASSEMBLY TYPES.
4. ACOUSTIC INSULATION TO BE PROVIDED IN ALL WALLS
SURROUNDING BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY AREAS (INCLUDES
MUDROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE). REFER TO ASSEMBLY
TYPES.
5. PROVIDE (N) LEVELING SUBSTRATE o/ EXISTING/NEW SUBFLOOR
ASSEMBLY THROUGHOUT AS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE SMOOTH
CONTIGUOUS, LEVEL (N) FINISH FLOORING; TYP.
6. ALL GUARDRAIL & HANDRAIL CONSTRUCTION SHALL WITHSTAND A
200 LB. CONCENTRATED LOAD AND 50 LB./ FT. UNIFORM LOAD
APPLIED LATERALLY AND VERTICALLY AT THE HIGHEST POINT OF
THE RAIL--WHICHEVER IS GREATER. (TYP. ALL GUARDRAILS) AS
SPECIFIED IN CBC SECTION 1607.8., S.S.D.
PROPOSED PLAN GENERAL NOTES LEGEND -NEW CONSTRUCTION
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(E) WALL TO REMAIN
(N) WALL
ABOVE OR BELOW (N) WINDOW
[N.I.C.] NOT IN CONTRACT
1 HR. FIRE RESISTANCE
RATED WALL
(N) DOOR
(E) WINDOW TO REMAIN
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(N) BEARING WALL
(N) FOOTING
HEADER OR BEAM
(N) BRACE WALL PANEL
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WIC
BATH
BEDROOM
BATH18' - 10"12' - 0"22' - 11"
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Date:
Job Address
Job Title
Revision No.Date
Written dimensions on these drawings shall have precedence over scaled
dimensions. Drawings shall not be scaled. Contractors shall verify, and be
responsible for, all dimensions and conditions shown by these drawings.
Shop details must be submitted to this office for approval before proceeding
with fabrications. The drawings and their design content are the sole
property of Dwelling Lab, Inc. and may not be reused or reproduced in any
manner without our express written consent.
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DEMOLITION &
PROPOSED PLANS
245 LOS GATOS BLVD, LOS GATOS,
CA 95030
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Project Status
Project Number
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3/16" = 1'-0"4DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN -FIRST FLOOR
3/16" = 1'-0"1FLOOR PLAN -FIRST FLOOR
3/16" = 1'-0"2FLOOR PLAN -SECOND FLOOR
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(E) ITEM TO BE REMOVED
LEGEND -DEMOLITION
(E) AREA TO BE REMOVED
(E) WALL TO REMAIN
(E) WALL TO REMAIN
FIRST FLOOR
0"
SECOND FLOOR
9' - 6 1/2"
ROOF
19' - 0"
AVERAGE GRADE
-1' - 0"
FIRST FLOOR
0"
SECOND FLOOR
9' - 6 1/2"
ROOF
19' - 0"
AVERAGE GRADE
-1' - 0"
FIRST FLOOR
0"
SECOND FLOOR
9' - 6 1/2"
ROOF
19' - 0"
AVERAGE GRADE
-1' - 0"
FIRST FLOOR
0"
SECOND FLOOR
9' - 6 1/2"
ROOF
19' - 0"
AVERAGE GRADE
-1' - 0"
FIRST FLOOR
0"
SECOND FLOOR
9' - 6 1/2"
ROOF
19' - 0"
AVERAGE GRADE
-1' - 0"
FIRST FLOOR
0"
SECOND FLOOR
9' - 6 1/2"
ROOF
19' - 0"
AVERAGE GRADE
-1' - 0"
FIRST FLOOR
0"
SECOND FLOOR
9' - 6 1/2"
ROOF
19' - 0"
AVERAGE GRADE
-1' - 0"
FIRST FLOOR
0"
SECOND FLOOR
9' - 6 1/2"
ROOF
19' - 0"
AVERAGE GRADE
-1' - 0"
FIRST FLOOR
0"
SECOND FLOOR
9' - 6 1/2"
ROOF
19' - 0"
AVERAGE GRADE
-1' - 0"24' - 1"1. 0'-0" (E) FINISH FLOOR LEVEL AT 1ST FLOOR IS DETERMINED BY ELEVATION
MARK.
PROPOSED ELEVATIONS GENERAL NOTES
1. SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL INFO.
2. 0'-0" (E) FINISH FLOOR LEVEL AT 1ST FLOOR IS DETERMINED BY ELEVATION
MARK
3. ACOUSTIC INSULATION TO BE PROVIDED IN ALL WALL, FLOOR, AND CEILING
ASSEMBLIES SURROUNDING BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY AREAS.
BUILDING SECTIONS GENERAL NOTES
1. DIMENSIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED :
A) TO FACE OF FINISH
B) TO CENTER OF DOORS AND OTHER OPENINGS
C) TO TOP OF FINISHED FLOORS
D) TO BOTTOM OF FINISH AT CEILINGS
E) TO OUTSIDE FACE OF FINISHED MILLWORK
F) TO FINISHED WINDOW FRAME. SEE WINDOW DETAILS.
2. DIMENSIONS SHOWN AS V.I.F. SHALL BE VERIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR
IN THE FIELD. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT OF ANY
DISCREPANCIES IN DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE
WORK IN THAT AREA.
3. DIMENSIONS MARKED "CLEAR" SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND SHALL ALLOW
FOR THICKNESS OF FINISHES INCLUDING CERAMIC TILE, VCT, ETC.
DIMENSIONS MARKED "CLEAR" ARE TO BE WITHIN 1/8" OF GIVEN
DIMENSION ALONG FULL HEIGHT/WIDTH/LENGTH OF SURFACES.
4. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS GOVERN PARTITION
LOCATIONS, DIMENSIONS AND TYPES. DOOR AND WINDOW LOCATIONS
SHALL BE AS SHOWN ON CONSTRUCTION PLAN. IN CASE OF CONFLICT,
NOTIFY ARCHITECT FOR WRITTEN CLARIFICATION PRIOR TO
PROCEEDING WITH CONSTRUCTION. CONSTRUCTION PLAN BY
ARCHITECT SUPERSEDES OTHER PLANS.
5. ANY GRAPHICAL ERRORS, APPARENT OR ASSUMED, SHOULD BE
CLARIFIED WITH AN RFI PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION
DIMENSION NOTES LEGEND -NEW CONSTRUCTION
(E) WALL TO REMAIN
(N) WALL
ABOVE OR BELOW
[N.I.C.] NOT IN CONTRACT
1 HR. FIRE RESISTANCE
RATED WALL
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Sheet Title
Sheet No.
Scale
Drawn By:Checked By:
Job Number:
Issued For
Date:
Job Address
Job Title
Revision No.Date
Written dimensions on these drawings shall have precedence over scaled
dimensions. Drawings shall not be scaled. Contractors shall verify, and be
responsible for, all dimensions and conditions shown by these drawings.
Shop details must be submitted to this office for approval before proceeding
with fabrications. The drawings and their design content are the sole
property of Dwelling Lab, Inc. and may not be reused or reproduced in any
manner without our express written consent.
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EXISTING / DEMOLITION
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
245 LOS GATOS BLVD, LOS GATOS,
CA 95030
5/7/2025
Project Status
Project Number
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1/8" = 1'-0"2EXISTING ELEVATION -EAST
1/8" = 1'-0"8EXISTING ELEVATION -NORTH
1/8" = 1'-0"4EXISTING ELEVATION -WEST
1/8" = 1'-0"6EXISTING ELEVATION -SOUTH
1/8" = 1'-0"1PROPOSED ELEVATION -EAST
1/8" = 1'-0"7PROPOSED ELEVATION -NORTH
1/8" = 1'-0"5PROPOSED ELEVATION -SOUTH
1/8" = 1'-0"3PROPOSED ELEVATION -WEST
1/8" = 1'-0"11Section 3
CLAY TILE ROOF
CLAY TILE ROOF
(E) CLAY TILE ROOF
CLAY TILE ROOF
(E) CLAY TILE ROOF
CLAY TILE ROOF
(E) ROOF
STUCCO (WHITE)
STUCCO WHITE
STUCCO WHITE
STUCCO WHITE
CLAY TILE ROOF
NEW PROPOSED HEIGHT
Spanish / Mission Revival
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE BASED ON THE LOS GATOSRESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
1- SHAPED ROOF PARAPET 2- OVERHANGING EAVES 3- RED CLAY ROOF TILES 4- ARCHED DOOR WAYS
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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
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PREPARED BY: Sean Mullin, AICP
Planning Manager
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 6/25/2025
ITEM NO: 7
DATE: June 20, 2025
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Potential Communications from the Historic Preservation Committee to the
Town Council Regarding a Work Plan
BACKGROUND:
The Committee requested that staff agendize a discussion regarding potential communications
from the Committee to the Council regarding a work plan for the Committee. As the Committee
serves at the pleasure of the Council, any work plan items that have the potential to involve
staff time must be done at the direction of the Council.
Staff recommends that committeemembers communicate with the Councilmembers
individually and/or during the Verbal Communications portion of the Council Agenda.
Alternatively, if the Committee desires to communicate with the Council as a full group, staff
recommends that the Chair or other committeemembers compose a letter independently and
have the Committee discuss, revise, and vote on the letter in a noticed public hearing. The
letter would then be provided to the Council.
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