Attachment 3 - Letter of Justification Historic Preservation Committee, Town of Los Gatos Tel: 309-532-9911, 385-887-2519
110 E. Main St Date: July 15 th , 2025
Los Gatos, CA 95030
24 Pleasant St - Request to Remove from Historic Register
Dear Members of the Historic Preservation Committee,
We are writing to formally request that our property, located at 24 Pleasant Street, be removed from the
Town of Los Gatos Historic Registry.
After careful research and consideration, we believe the property no longer meets the criteria for continued
historic designation. Although it was originally included due to its pre-1941 construction date, we respectfully
submit that it lacks the architectural integrity, cultural significance, and historical relevance necessary to
justify its continued inclusion on the registry.
Key Points Supporting the Request:
1. Research Findings (Conducted with Librarian Shawnte Santos at the Los Gatos Library):
● The property is not part of the Historic Property Research Collection.
● The property address is not in a Historic District and does not have a LHP Overlay.
● The structure does not yield information to Town history; It is not recognized in the 1989 Ann
Bloomfield Architectural Survey forms as a contributing or significant structure.
● The property is not mentioned on the Bell Ringers list.
● The property structure does not have known associations with historically significant individuals or
events to the town.
● The 1941 Tax Assessment and Santa Clara County historic records make no references to
Pleasant Street as historically designated.
● No historically significant individuals appear to be associated with the property. Early owners —
including Alexander E. P., W.H. Moron, Bert Homes, J.R. Gibson, Douglas Gravelle, Mrs. Dorothy
McKevitt, and Michael Blackt — do not have any known ties to notable historical events or
contributions.
2.Significant Alterations Over Time:
● The integrity of the structure has been compromised as the original front and side windows have
been replaced.
● A substantial rear addition has been built, including an extra bedroom and expanded living area.
● The current roofline and exterior appearance no longer reflect the original architectural style.
In Closing:
We greatly value the rich history and character of Los Gatos and remain committed to maintaining the charm
and aesthetic of the neighborhood. Our request is simply to allow us the flexibility to make thoughtful
updates that support our family’s needs, while staying aligned with the community’s visual traditions.
We appreciate your time and consideration, and we are happy to provide any additional documentation or
participate in further discussion as needed.
Sincerely,
Swapnil Raut & Rashmi Jadhav
ATTACHMENT 3
1929 McMillan and McMillan official map of Santa Clara County does not show Pleasant St
on the map: