Staff Report and Attachments 1 to 7. 245 Los Gatos Blvd
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.
PAGE 2 OF 4 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).
PAGE 3 OF 4 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.
dwelling labdesign@dwelling-lab.comdwelling-lab.com(312) 952-9680
w. dwelling-lab.com | e. design@dwelling-lab.com | p. 312.952.9680 | a. 21 El Caminito, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Sincerely,
Neil Ginty
Founder & Principal Architect
M.A., B.Arch, NCARB, Registered Architect ATTACHMENT 4
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Existing Residence Photographs
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Existing Residence Photographs
Side (South)
Existing Residence Photographs
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Existing Residence Photographs
Side (North side looking towards east)
Existing Residence Photographs
Side (North side looking towards east)
ABBREVIATIONS
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@ 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
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PROJECT DIRECTORY
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PROJECT
DATA_RESIDENTIAL
245 LOS GATOS BLVD, LOS GATOS,
CA 95030
5/7/2025
Project Status
Project Number
245 LOS GATOS BLVD
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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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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
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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
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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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W/D W/D
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
A3.00
A3.001A3.00
5
7
3
11
A3.00
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
MEDIA ROOM
BATH
WIC
BATH
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
##
(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
XXX
(N) BEARING WALL
(N) FOOTING
HEADER OR BEAM
(N) BRACE WALL PANEL
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A3.00
17' - 8"
ATTIC
OVER
EXISTING
HOUSE
ATTIC
ACCESS
BEDROOM
WIC
BATH
BEDROOM
BATH18' - 10"12' - 0"22' - 11"
5' - 3"
0
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Job Number:
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Date:
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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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5/30/2025 3:31:13 PMA2.01
DEMOLITION &
PROPOSED PLANS
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"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
0
Sheet Title
Sheet No.
Scale
Drawn By:Checked By:
Job Number:
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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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5/30/2025 3:31:15 PMA3.00
EXISTING / DEMOLITION
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
245 LOS GATOS BLVD, LOS GATOS,
CA 95030
5/7/2025
Project Status
Project Number
245 LOS GATOS BLVD
Author Checker
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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Residential Design Guidelines 33
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
ATTACHMENT 7
Residential Design Guidelines34
Town of Los Gatos
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