Attachment 4 - HPC Action LettersTOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
(408) 354-6872 Fax (408) 354-7593
October 25, 2023
Vu-Ngan Tran
16488 Bonnie Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Via email
RE: 16488 Bonnie Lane
Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources
Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 532 02 014. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Request for Review PHST-23-018.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Vu-Ngan Tran.
PROJECT PLANNER: Savannah Van Akin.
On October 25, 2023, the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee denied the above request
without prejudice. The Committee advised the applicant to come back with an additional
removal request if documentation regarding residential modifications can be found.
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to Sections 29.20.258 and 29.20.260 of the Town Code, this approval
may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 days of the date the approval is
granted. Therefore, this action for approval should not be considered final, and no permits by
the Town will be issued until the appeal period has passed.
If you have any questions, I can be contacted by email at svakin@losgatosca.gov.
Sincerely,
Savannah Van Akin
Assistant Planner
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CIVIC CENTER
110 E. MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CA 95030
ATTACHMENT 4
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
(408) 354-6872 Fax (408) 354-7593
April 30, 2024
Vu-Ngan Tran
16488 Bonnie Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Via email
RE: 16488 Bonnie Lane
Minor Residential Application MR-24-007
Requesting Approval for Construction of a Second-Story Addition Exceeding 100
Square Feet and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence
on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 532-02-014. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Vu-Ngan Tran
PROJECT PLANNER: Maria Chavarin
On April 24, 2024, the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee discussed the item and
recommended that the applicant:
• Revise the floor plan on the proposed second-floor addition specifically the walls on the
master bath to make the design compatible to the existing residence.
• Revise the angle of the roof line.
• Revise the extent of the deck.
If you have any questions, I can be contacted by phone at (408) 354-6807 or by email at
mchavarin@losgatosca.gov.
Sincerely,
Maria Chavarin
Assistant Planner
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CIVIC CENTER
110 E. MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CA 95030
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
(408) 354-6872 Fax (408) 354-7593
May 23, 2024
Vu-Ngan Tran
16488 Bonnie Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Via email
RE: 16488 Bonnie Lane
Minor Residential Development Application MR-24-007
Requesting Approval for Construction of a Second-Story Addition Exceeding 100
Square Feet and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence
on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 532-02-014.Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Vu-Ngan Tran
PROJECT PLANNER: Maria Chavarin
On May 22,2024, the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee recommended approval of the
above request to the Community Development Director with a condition that the replacement
windows be fiberglass clad wood windows.
If you have any questions, I can be contacted by phone at (408) 354-6807 or by email at
mchavarin@losgatosca.gov.
Sincerely,
Maria Chavarin
Assistant Planner
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CIVIC CENTER
110 E. MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CA 95030
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
(408) 354-6872 Fax (408) 354-7593
March 27, 2025
Vu-Ngan Tran
16488 Bonnie Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Via email
RE: 16488 Bonnie Lane
Minor Residential Development Application MR-24-007
Requesting Approval for Construction of a Second-Story Addition Exceeding 100
Square Feet and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Pre-1941 Single-Family Residence
on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 532-02-014.Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Vu-Ngan Tran
PROJECT PLANNER: Maria Chavarin
On March 26, 2025, the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee recommended approval of
the above request to the Community Development Director with a condition that the applicant
work with staff to find a window manufacturer that produces windows with fiberglass clad
wood material.
If you have any questions, I can be contacted by phone at (408) 354-6807 or by email at
mchavarin@losgatosca.gov.
Sincerely,
Maria Chavarin
Assistant Planner
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CIVIC CENTER
110 E. MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CA 95030