Los Gatos Commercial Design Guidelines FINAL ... - City of Winters

C-2 DISTRICT
3
First National Bank: 1920
Spanish Revival
Rankin Block 1902
Mission Revival Style
30
Town of Los Gatos
Non-Contributing Structures are those that have no intrinsic
historic value. Major remodeling of these buildings or their replacement
with new structures should seek to support the historic
district through designs that complement the scale and character of
the district.
3.4.1 Guidelines
a) Setbacks
Since the historic buildings have no setbacks from the
sidewalks on North Santa Cruz Avenue or West Main
Street, no new setbacks on these streets will be permitted,
either of whole structures or of parts of buildings,
except for entrances.
b) Heights and Proportions
Heights and proportions of additions and alterations
should be compatible with those of the existing structures.
New construction should maintain the existing
scale and character through compatible design and attention
to detail while being subservient to the original
building.
c) Building Facades
Protected elements include cladding, transoms, parapets,
splash panels, display and other windows, entrance
vestibules if any, historic tile work, and other
detailing.
d) Siding
The historic siding should be maintained on all sides
of the historic buildings, and it should be matched in
repair or rehabilitation or for additions. Preferred materials
for siding on new construction are stucco or
brick, but a single material on all elevations of the
buildings. When cleaning is necessary for brick or other
masonry, the gentlest means possible should be used.
Sandblasting will not be permitted because it accelerates
deterioration of the building by allowing water to
intrude.
e) Building Materials
The original materials shall be matched as closely as
possible when rehabilitating a structure. Modern materials
such as plastics or aluminum are generally not
allowed.
f) Roofs
Large roofs should be concealed behind parapets or
wall elements with cornices unless a typical element of
the architectural style.
g) Windows and Doors
Existing historic windows and doors should be retained
where possible. If not possible, they should be
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