Staff Report and Attachments 1 to 3.121 Loma Alta Ave
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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(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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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
H:
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
0" 0"
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
H:
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
H:
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
H:
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
H:
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
H:
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
H:
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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