Attachment 9 - Proposed Materials Summary313 University Ave, Los Gatos – Existing & Proposed Materials Summary
Existing (Current) Materials
Feature Existing Material Notes
Exterior Siding Horizontal wood lap siding
(painted)
Likely original wood
clapboard from early 1900s,
still visible beneath later
paint layers.
Trim / Fascia Painted wood Simple rectangular fascia
and corner boards,
consistent with early
Craftsman detailing.
Roofing Composition shingles (dark
gray)
Modern replacement, likely
asphalt composite. Not
original to structure.
Windows Wood sash, double-hung Painted white, period-
appropriate style typical of
early Los Gatos cottages. Doors Wood panel with divided-
lite glass
Traditional Craftsman
cottage door with glass
upper section.
Foundation Stacked rock footings Original home sat on rock
base with a partial
basement, no continuous
footing or stem wall.
Porch / Steps Wood deck and stairs Simple railings and small
stoop, appropriate scale to house massing. Color Palette Light body with white trim Neutral tones fitting the
surrounding historic
streetscape.
ATTACHMENT 9
Proposed Materials for HPC Rebuild Proposal Feature Proposed Material HPC Justification Siding 5" exposure fiber-cement lap siding (smooth finish, painted) Matches original horizontal wood look while offering fire resistance and durability. Trim / Fascia 1x4 and 1x6 wood or composite trim, painted white Profiles reflect Craftsman-era proportions while maintaining low maintenance. Roofing Architectural composition shingles (Weathered Wood color) Dark tone similar to existing roof with added texture and dimensionality. Windows Wood or aluminum-clad double-hung with divided lites Retains original sash appearance while providing modern energy efficiency. Doors Wood front door with divided-lite glass Reflects historical door pattern and glass proportion. Foundation Reinforced concrete basement with lime-wash or stucco finish Provides seismic safety and waterproofing while evoking original stone appearance. Basement Detail Partial daylight wall or exposed fieldstone veneer accent References original basement condition and adds authenticity. Porch / Steps Composite decking with painted wood railing Preserves original porch scale using modern, durable materials. Color Palette Body: beige/gray-green; Trim: white; Accents: black hardware Reflects early 20th-century color schemes per HPC guidelines.
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