142 Wheeler Avenue Historic Resources Inventory Removal Appeal
Description
The owners appealed the Director's denial of their request to remove their 1918 bungalow from the Historic Resources Inventory, arguing it has been technically demolished on every facade. The appeal was granted 6-1.
Impact summary
The Planning Commission denied it on Sep 23, 2026.
The house stays on the inventory, so any future window or exterior work goes before the Historic Preservation Committee.
Applicant
- Name
- Rodd and Wendy Rowalt (appellant Rodd Rowalt)
- Address
- 142 Wheeler Avenue, Los Gatos, CASee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 8
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Planning Commission — September 23, 2026
Owners appealed the director's refusal to remove their 1928 home from the historic inventory; the commission denied the appeal unanimously.
Planning Commission — June 24, 2026
The owners appealed the Director's denial of their request to remove their 1918 bungalow from the Historic Resources Inventory, arguing it has been technically demolished on every facade. The appeal was granted 6-1.
Related issues (1)
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