Attachment 5 - HPC Action Letter, April 23, 2025TOWN 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
Sincerely,
Maria Chavarin
Assistant Planner
cc: David Kuoppamaki, via email
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