HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-1989 City Council Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Tuesday, January 10, 1989 - 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Warner Hutton House, 13495 Sousa Lane
TYPE: Committee of the Whole/Joint Meeting with Heritage
Preservation Commission
Councilmembers present: Anderson, Clevenger, Peterson, Stutzman.
Commissioners present: Heid, Koepernik, Landsness, Mitchell.
Staff present: Peacock, Young, City Attorney Toppel
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
1. The Year in Review (1988)
Commission Chair Heid reviewed the activities and accomplishments of
the Commission during 1988, which included the following:
a. Completion of the Inventory
A list of 80 properties was officialiy adopted in May as the Heritage
Resource Inventory. The Commission is continuing its research on the
"preview list," an additional 35-50 properties that have the
potential to be added to the Inventory.
There was considerable discussion on the "next steps" now that the
Inventory was adopted, i.e. the development of financial and
regulatory incentives for preservation and the establishment of
historic districts. Consensus was reached on the following points:.
Commission should continue its work on incentives for
preservation, particularly for properties that are designated as
landmarks or are in historic districts.
Incentives need to be established so there is something to offer
property owners in return for designating or forming a district.
b. Attendance at state Conference and local workshops
Chairman Heid noted this was of special importance to the Commission,
to increase their knowledge and to network with others in the
preservation field. Planner Young noted there were two upcoming
workshops, in January and February.
c. Warher Hutton House status
City Manager Peacock noted the house was proposed to be moved in the
spring or summer.
d. TWO designations
The Casa Tierra adobe on Quito Road and the Brandenburg House on
Ravenwood were designated as resources in 1988. The adobe
designation is particularly notable because the preservation of the
structure was required as part of the subdivision approval; there was
consensus that this was a good example of the Heritage Commission,
Planning Commission and City Council working together.
e. Increased press coverage and publiC awareness
Saratoga News and San Jose Mercury articles were discussed and
generally praised.
f. Certified Local Government program
Application to participate in the program was approved in December.
This would enable City to apply for grants for preservation-~elated
projects.
2. Publication of Heritage Resource Inventory
Planner Young showed examples of other publications; the Saratoga
book would be modeled on the Sunnyvale book. The Commission is
recommending applying for a CLG grant to pay for the publishing
costs, using existing-heritage funds and in-kind services. There was
consensus from the Council for this approach; the resolution for
authorizing the grant application will be on the January 18 Council
agenda.
3. Heritage Ordinance revisions
City Attorney Toppel and Planner Young reviewed the proposed
revisions. Discussion focused on the proposed amendment that would
allow the Council to appoint a non-resident to the Commission to fill
one of the "professional" positions; there was consensus to require
the non-resident to either work in the City or live in the Sphere of
Influence area. All other revisions were given tentative
concurrence; ordinance will be scheduled for Council public hearing
at their meeting on February 1.
4. Appreciation to Council for support of preservation activities
and Commission goals for 1989
The Commission expressed appreciation to the Council for their
support of preservation activities and looks forward to successful
completion of goals for 1989.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,