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Exhibit 3 - Historic Preservation Committee Staff Report and Attachments, May 28, 2025PREPARED BY: Sean Mullin, AICP Planning Manager 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 05/28/2025 ITEM NO: 6 DATE: May 23, 2025 TO: Historic Preservation Committee FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Consider a Request to Remove a Pre-1941 Property from the Historic Resources Inventory for Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at 16805 Loma Street. APN 532-07-101. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). Request for Review PHST-25-007. Property Owner: William Wundram. Applicant: David Britt, Britt-Rowe. Project Planner: Sean Mullin. RECOMMENDATION: Consider a request to remove a pre-1941 property from the Historic Resources Inventory for property zoned R-1:8 located at 16805 Loma Street. PROPERTY DETAILS: 1.Date primary structure was built: 1929 per County Assessor 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? No 5.If yes, is it a contributor? N/A 6.Findings required? Yes 7.Considerations required? No DISCUSSION: The applicant is requesting approval to remove the pre-1941 residence from the Historic Resources Inventory. The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Database lists a construction date of 1929. The 1990 Anne Bloomfield Survey estimates the construction date as 1920s and provides a preliminary rating of “historic and intact or worthy of special note” (Attachment 1). The property is not within the coverage of the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 3 SUBJECT: 16805 Loma Street/PHST-25-007 DATE: May 23, 2025 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2025\05-28-25\Item 6 - 16805 Loma Street\Staff Report.16805 Loma Street.docx The subject property was annexed into the Town in the late 1990s and a review of Town records yielded no Town permit history. The applicant provided an informational packet with their application, which includes a letter requesting removal of the residence from the inventory, historic research for the property, an architectural assessment of the residence, and a structural assessment and photos of the residence (Attachments 1 through 5). The applicant’s letter indicates that, based on their research and experience, the findings for removal from the Historic Resources Inventory can be made, noting that the residence is not associated with events important to the Town, not associated with significant persons, not representative of work of a master, does not yield information to the town’s history, and its integrity has been compromised (Attachment 1). In addition to the materials provided relative to the request to remove the residence from the Historic Resources Inventory, the applicant has also provided preliminary details related to potential redevelopment of the property, including a Letter of Justification, project data, evaluation of the surrounding residences, How to Read Your Neighborhood Workbook, summary of neighborhood outreach efforts, and preliminary plans for a new residence (Attachments 6 through 11). Staff notes that the request before the Committee is for removal of the residence from the Historic Resources Inventory. The preliminary details for redevelopment should not be used as justification with any recommendation on the request and is not the subject of this review. CONCLUSION: Should the Committee find that the findings for removal can be made, a recommendation of approval of the request to remove the property from the Historic Resources Inventory would be forwarded to the Community Development Director. Once approved by the Director, any proposed alterations or redevelopment of the property would not return to the Committee. FINDINGS: A. Findings - related to a request for a determination that a pre-1941 primary structure has no historic significance or architectural merit. In evaluating a request for a determination of historic significance or architectural merit, the Historic Preservation Committee shall consider the following: 1. The structure is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the Town; 2. No Significant persons are associated with the site; 3. There are no distinctive characteristics of type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master; 4. The structure does not yield information to Town history; or PAGE 3 OF 3 SUBJECT: 16805 Loma Street/PHST-25-007 DATE: May 23, 2025 N:\DEV\HISTORIC PRESERVATION\HPC Reports and Attachments\2025\05-28-25\Item 6 - 16805 Loma Street\Staff Report.16805 Loma Street.docx 5. The integrity has been compromised such that the structure no longer has the potential to convey significance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Request Letter 2. Historic Research 3. Architectural Assessment 4. Structural Assessment 5. Structural Photos 6. Preliminary Letter of Justification for Redevelopment 7. Preliminary Project Data for Redevelopment 8. Evaluation of Surrounding Residences 9. How to Read Your Neighborhood Workbook 10. Summary of Neighbor Outreach Efforts for Redevelopment 11. Preliminary Plans for Redevelopment This Page Intentionally Left Blank BRITT/ROWE 108 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95030 TO: Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee FROM: David Britt; BRITT/ROWE FOR: Justification of request for REMOVAL of existing structure from the Historic List of a single family residence in the TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Dear members of the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee Member; This letter has been prepared by the applicant David Britt, for the request to remove the existing structure located at 16805 Loma Street, Los Gatos. The property is not located within the town’s historic overlay districts. This letter outlines the justification for removal based on the 5 criterias adopted by the Town of Los Gatos. To make the findings for removal, the house has been thoroughly reviewed by me based on 40 years of experience working in the Town of Los Gatos as a residential designer and an educational background of historic Bay Area architecture at both San Jose State University and University of California, Berkeley. 1.There is no evidence that structure is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the Town. The property was annexed to the town in 1999 as part of the Ferris #6 Annexation. 2.There is no evidence significant persons are associated with the site. 3.There are no distinctive characteristics of the type, period or method of construction or representation of work of a master. To elaborate, the structure can be identified as a”Builder Bungalow” with a simple dutch-hipped roof in mass and scale, but without any identifiable architectural features to determine a specific subset of builder bungalows, i.e. Craftsman, Storybook, Chalet, or others. 4.The Structure does not yield any information to the town’s history 5.The integrity has been compromised such that the structure has the potential to convey significance. If there were any details that could possibly distinguish that structure and to deem it architecturally significant (i.e, decorative eave brackets, trim moulds, leaded glass, windows with a specific mullion pattern(s), etc., they have since been removed. There was an addition in 1967 at the rear of the house adding a bedroom and laundry room that are not original, nor match the architectural style of the original structure. The property was also split in the early 70’s to create 16801 Lo where the pre-1941 structure at 16801 Loma Street was removed to build a new structure in 2000. For supporting reference material and evidence to the historic research, please refer to “Loma Historic Research v2.” and “Loma Street Structural Photos”. Sincerely David Britt, Britt/Rowe ATTACHMENT 1 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Subj: Research the History of a House in Los Gatos Location: 16805 Loma Street Date: Between 3/212025 and 3/27/2025 Conducted By: William and Brenna Wundram (property owners) Table of Contents Los Gatos Public Library Sanborn Maps 1941 Tax Assessment Survey 1989 Anne Bloomfield Historic Resource Survey Polk’s Directories 1924-1974 Museums of Los Gatos Historic Homes Tours 100 Bellringers As It Was by Dora Rankin Los Gatos Historic Resources Inventory – Jun 1991 Historic Property Research folders History of Los Gatos by Bruntz and Los Gatos Observed by Dallas. Residence drawers of the vertical file The Patrons’ inquiries (binder #3) A Field Guide to American Houses Santa Clara County Planning Office County Permit History Santa Clara County Tax Assessors Office County Property Records San Jose Public Library California Room - Aerial Maps Los Gatos Planning Office Laserfiche System – property research ATTACHMENT 2 1. Los Gatos Public Library (POC – Shawnte Santos and Jenn Laredo) a. Sanborn Maps – Reviewed the 1928 and 1944 Sanborn maps (see photos in Exhibit A). FINDING: The location of 16805 Loma Street is outside of the scope of the two maps. b. 1941 Tax Assessment Survey – Reviewed the 1941 Tax Assessment Survey documentation. FINDING: 16805 Loma Street was not listed in the tax assessment survey. c. 1989 Anne Bloomfield Historic Resource Survey – The Anne Bloomfield survey for 16805 Loma Street was executed on April 5, 1990 (see Exhibit B in the Appendix) noting an estimated age of “1920s” and a “bungalow” style. Three other surveys were completed for properties on the same street at 16760, 16770 and 16791 Loma Street noting “bungalow” and “generic” style designations with two of those being active rentals. Ferris Ave doesn’t have Anne Bloomfield surveys for 164XX addresses, only addresses starting with 166XX. Englewood also does not have corresponding Bloomfield surveys yet there were a series of pre 1941 houses on the street that have been demolished over the years. Most properties on Loma Street didn’t start to get annexed to the city until February 1st, 1999 as part of the Ferris #6 Annexation, (see Exhibit C in the Appendix) (which was over nine years after the survey was executed) and well into the 2000s. Santa Clara County permit activity ceases in 2015 for Loma Street and there was a bulk annexation in 2019. 16805 Loma Street was not in the purview of the City of Los Gatos Planning office at the time of the Bloomfield survey. FINDING: Bloomfield survey found for 16805 Loma Street. d. Polk’s Directories 1924-1974. The first match to an individual with a registered phone number was in 1962 to Hortenia Moreno for one year. The next registered phone number started in 1968 through 1974 to Albert Panighetti. The ancestory.com searches didn’t provide any significant results (Albert Panighetti – born Mar 2nd, 1904 - died Mar 1991 – WW2 veteran). Per the listing realtor, Kurt E. and Arlyn M. Wilson family owned it for the past forty years and rented it out for the past twenty-five years. FINDING: No significant findings of previous residents. e. A list of the Museums of Los Gatos Historic Homes Tours and programs. FINDING: No houses on Loma Street were on the home tours. f. A list of the 100 Bellringers and information. FINDING: No match from the binder or supplemental. g. Reviewed As It Was by Dora Rankin. FINDING: No match found. h. Reviewed the Los Gatos Historic Resources Inventory – Jun 1991. FINDING: No match found. i. Reviewed the Historic Property Research folders. FINDING: No match found. j. Reviewed History of Los Gatos by George Bruntz and Los Gatos Observed by Alistair Dallas. FINDING: No Loma Street houses listed. k. Reviewed Information in the Residence drawers of the Vertical file. FINDING: Box 6 Folders 1-8. No Loma Street residences in the vertical files. l. Reviewed The Patrons’ inquiries, binder #3 residences. FINDING: No listing for Loma Street houses. m. Reviewed A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia Savage McAlester. FINDING: No match found. 2. Santa Clara County Resources a. Santa Clara County Planning Office FINDING: Found three permits. 1. “remodel/addition” permit from 1967 number: 1967-7094-00 (Exhibit D), 2. “repair roof” from 1967 number: 1967-7410-00 and 3. “re-roof” permit from 1990 number: 1990-840-00 by the owner Albert Panighetti. See supporting structural pictures (separate document) noting the addition of the rear bedroom and laundry room. b. Santa Clara County Tax Assessor (see Exhibit E from 1966) FINDING: One property was found which was listed under 16801, which is currently the next-door neighbor’s address now. The original property had a garage that could have been on the current neighbor’s property. The split of 16801 to create 16801 and 16805 was Nov 12th, 1971, and the old APN was 532-07-008. c. San Jose Public Library (California Room) FINDING: Researched aerial photography from the period and added the best photo I could from 1948 (Exhibit F) noting other structures on Loma Street. 3. Los Gatos Community Development Department Resources a. Permit and Planning Documents (Laserfiche) FINDING: No Planning or Building department results found for 16805 Loma Street. 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Verified by pdfFiller 04/03/2025 04/03/2025 Subj: Structural and Condition Photos Location: 16805 Loma Street Date: 3/25/2025 Conducted By: William and Brenna Wundram (property owners) 16805 Loma Street Structural Photos Table of Contents. 1.Foundation a.Exterior/Interior foundation spalling on exterior and interior foundation walls (painted over recently) b.Vertical cracks (front right section) c.No anchor bolts (Note: this signifles a high probably of no rebar in the foundation walls) 2.Crawlspace Framing a.Cripple wall framing on the foundation wall b.Shimmed fioor joists and mudsill c.Cracked fioor joists some up to 9ft spans for the 2x6 fioor joists d.Post framing against dirt e.Subfioor damage 3.Attic Framing a.1x6 ridge beams b.No purlins 4.Rear Addition (rear bedroom and laundry room were added). a.Rear Addition – Attic view from rear bedroom access). b.Rear Addition – Original exterior foundation wall 5.Main Level Framing and General Topics a.No shear walls or exterior sheathing b.No insulation c.¼ drywall in multiple rooms d.Termite damage e.Single pane windows f.Knob and tube wiring g.Electrical panel (unknown amps) h.Gas meter location (under window) ATTACHMENT 5 1.Foundation 1A. Exterior/Interior Foundation Spalling (painted over recently) 1B. Vertical cracks (front right section) 1C. No anchor bolts (Note: this signifles a high probably of no rebar in the foundation walls) 2.Crawlspace Framing 2A. Cripple wall framing on the foundation wall 2B. Shimmed fioor joists and mud sill 2C. Cracked 2x6 fioor joists. Some spans are up to 9 feet. 2D. Post framing against dirt. 2E. Subfioor damage 3.Attic Framing 3A. 1x6 ridge beams 3B. No purlins (just vertical 1x6s) 4A. Rear Addition – Attic view from rear bedroom access). 4B. Rear Addition – Original Exterior Foundation Wall 5A-C. No shear walls or exterior plywood sheathing (1X4 siding shown). No insulation and ¼ drywall installed in multiple rooms. 5D. Termite damage (rear door) 5E. Single pane windows (not original) 5F. Knob and tube wiring 5G. Electrical Panel (unknown amps) with cloth wrapped wiring 5G. Gas meter location under window (Not allowed) This Page Intentionally Left Blank BRITT/ROWE 108 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95030 TO: Town of Los Gatos Planning Staff FROM: David Britt; BRITT/ROWE FOR: Justification of request to construct a new single family residence in the TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Dear Town of Los Gatos Planning Staff; This letter has been prepared by the applicant David Britt, for the request to construct a new two-story single family residence located at16805 Loma Street, This letter outlines the justification for construction. To make the findings for DRC application approval, the residence has been designed within criteria set forth by the town for all new residential construction as outlined in the “Design Review Guidelines” and other mitigating measures with respect to neighborhood compatibility and preservation. 1.The residence is designed within the allowed development standards of R1-8 residential zone. 2.The house has been designed to be compatible with the neighborhood by in that it is similar to FAR, height, proposed setbacks, height, and maas scale similar to many in the neighborhood consistent with the town Design Review Gj\uiview guideline as outlined in section 3.3.2 3.One story mass elements have been included in the sign to mitigate two-story mass consistent in guidelines as outlined in section 3:10.1 4.Proposed exterior finishes have been specified to be high quality and are consistent with the proposed architectural style and to compliment the neighborhood guidelines 3.3.1 and 3.3.2. 5.Propose window and door material have been specified to match the surrounding neigborhood per as outlined in section 3.4.1 In addition to items found in the Design Review Guidelines, other design elements have been incorporated to mitigate the impact of a new two-story residence: 1.Second floor windows facing side property lines have high sills. 2.Second floor setbacks are significantly increased from minimum allowable. Thank you planning staff for your assistance with our application. Sincerely David Britt, Britt/Rowe ATTACHMENT 6 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Project Information Scope of Work: Demolition of existing pre-1941 one-story single-family residence with no garage, and construction of new two-story single family residence. Property Owner: William Wundram 18605 Loma Street Los Gatos, CA 95032 Project location: 18605 Loma Street Los Gatos,CA95032 APN: 532-07-101 Zoning: R1-8 Lot Area: 7,461 Avg Lot Slope: less than 2% (flat) FAR Existing Proposed Allowed Main Dwelling: 861 (.11) 2,454 (.32) 2,462 (.33) Garage: 0 (.0) 483 (.06) 671 (.09) Setbacks Existing Proposed Allowed Front: 17’-5” 25’-0” 25’-0” Rear: 33’-6” 20’-0” 20’-0” Sides (left/right) 38’-7”/9’-3” 8’-0”/8’-0” 8’-0”/8’-0” Lot Coverage: Existing Proposed Allowed First Floor/Porches/Garage 905 (12%) 2,326 (31%) (40%) Building Height: Existing Proposed Allowed Measured from exist. grade) 14’ 27’ 30’ This Page Intentionally Left Blank 16805 Loma Street and Surrounding Houses Los Gatos ATTACHMENT 8 16805 Loma Street 16805 Loma St 862 sqft 7,460 lot Single story Year 1929 Rear View 16456 Ferris St 2,750 sqft 15,137 lot Two story Year 1995 From 16805 Loma Rear Yard Front View Front (from Street) – directly across 16800/10 Loma St 4,400 sqft 10,812 lot Two story Year 2010 Was a Pre 1941 House and was approved for demolition Front Right View Front (from Street) – directly across 16490 Ferris Ave 2,505 sqft 9,800 lot Two story Year 1999 Was a Pre 1941 House and was approved for major renovation and second story Right View 16801 Loma St 2,472 sqft 7,578 lot Two story Year 2000 Was a Pre 1941 House and was approved for demolition Front (from Street) From 16805 Loma Yard Left View 16460 Ferris St 2,368 sqft 5,880 lot Two story Year Unknown From 16805 Loma Yard From 16805 Loma Yard 16460 Ferris St Front (from Street) This Page Intentionally Left Blank ATTACHMENT 9 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Subj: Neighboring property owner notiflcation Location: 16805 Loma Street Date: Between 4/13/2025 and 4/22/2025 Conducted By: William and Brenna Wundram (property owners) Dear Los Gatos Planning Department, Brenna and I visited each of the following neighbors regarding our interest building the proposed house designed by David Britt. We provided each family a three-page packet that is included in our proposal (A0, A1 and A2) noting the placement of the structure on the lot, fioor plans and elevations. Address Location Names Date 16801 Loma Street Right of Property Kerry and Joel Lindholm 4/13/25 16460 Ferris Ave Left of Property Catherine and Gary Pasternak 4/13/25 16456 Ferris Ave Rear of Property Vicky and Bob Francone 4/18/25 16790 Loma Street Across the Street - Left Catherine Ambrozewicz and Stephan Tremblay 4/18/25 16810 Loma Street Across the Street – Center Pavni Diwanji 4/13/25 16490 Ferris Ave Across the Street - Right Kris and Mark Rapazzini 4/22/25 All neighbors were receptive of our intended plans, thought the design was fltting for the neighborhood and appreciated our outreach. The Pasternaks (16460 Ferris Ave) were interested in discussing potential landscape screening options between the two properties at a later stage. Please let me know if you have any further questions. I can be reached at (408) 421-5494 or by email at wundy76@hotmail.com. Best regards, William Wundram ATTACHMENT 10 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Material Board – 16805 Loma Street – Los Gatos Roof Shingles – Presidential Shake – Shadow Gray Metal Roof – Dark Bronze Windows – Windsor – Bronze Siding – Stucco – Dover White Trim Color – BM Beigewood Garage Door Color Column Design Front Bracket Design This Page Intentionally Left Blank