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ORDINANCE No. 213
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AUSTIN WAY AS A HERITAGE LANE
AND MAKING CERTAIN CONFORMING AMMENDMENTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS; the proposed project designating Austin Way as a Heritage Lane is Categorically
Exempt trom the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant Sections 15061(3), the general rule
exemption and 15331, "Historical Resource RestorationlRehabilitation", Class 31 of the Public
Resources Code (CEQA). Tbis exemption allows for the restoration and preservation of historic
resources and;
WHEREAS; the proposed Ordinance is consistent with the following General Plan Goals and
Policies in that the Heritage Lane Designation will protect the aesthetics and ensure the preservation
of the road.
Circulation and Scenic Highwav Element
CI.6.60a-Protect the aesthetic, historic and remaining rural qualities of Saratoga through
street design and landscaping.
CI68.0c-Encourage the preservation of the width and appearance of those roads
designated as heritage resources by the City
Section 1.
Findings.
A.
The City of Saratoga City Code provides that a roadway may be designated as a
heritage lane if it satisfies certain criteria set forth in the City Code; and
B.
These criteria include:
ExemplifYing or reflecting special elements of the cultural, social, economic,
poIitical, aesthetic, engineering or architectural history of the City, the
County, the State or nation; and
c.
D.
Section 2.
Section 3.
Embodying distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of
construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials; and
Retaining a substantial degree of architectural and structural integrity with
respect to the original design.
The City of Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission has determined that Austin
Way, a brick roadway built in 1904, meets the above stated criteria in that it
represents a special element of Saratoga and Santa Clara County's history and
because it is one of the last remaining brick roadways in Saratoga and exemplifies
distinct characteristics and style while retaining the architectural and structural
integrity of the original design.
The City Council has reviewed the report ofthe Heritage Preservation Commission
and the recommendation of the Planning Commission and, following a duly noticed
public hearing and consideration of all testimony and evidence therein presented, has
concluded that Austin Way meets the criteria for designation as a Heritage Lane and
shall be designated as such.
Designation of a Heritage Lane.
A
Austin Way, a public roadway in the City of Saratoga at the location shown in
Attachment 2, is hereby designated as a heritage lane.
Notwithstanding the permit requirements established by Article 13-20 of the City
Code, for projects located within Austin Way a permit shall be required pursuant to
that Article only in connection with applications to the City for encroachments or
excavations in the City right-of-way pursuant to Article 10-20 of the City Code
(Encroachments). )
B.
The Saratoga Heritage Resource Inventory is hereby amendè'd to list Austin Way as a
heritage lane and to describe the actions requiring a permit as set forth in section 2.A
of this ordinance.
Conforming Amendments to the Saratoga City Code.
The Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below.
A. Section 13-20.010 of the Saratoga City Code is amended as follows (any text inserted
by tbis amendment is indicated in bold, double-underlined font (examnle); any text
deleted by tbis ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (em!ffiple); text in standard font
is unchanged by this ordinance):
It is unlawful for any person to alter, demolish, remove, relocate or otherwise
change any exterior architectural feature or natural feature of a designated
historic landmark or to construct, alter, demolish, remove or relocate any
building, improvement or other structure upon any property located within a
designated heritage lane or historic district, or to place, erect, alter or relocate
any sign upon or witbin a designated historic landmark, heritage lane or
historic district, without first obtaining a written permit to do so in the manner
provided in tbis Article, provided, however, that the foregoing
requirements shall not apply when alternative permit requirements for a
specific historic landmark, heritage lane, or historic district have been
specified by the ordinance designating the landmark, lane, or district.
B. Section 15-10.010 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended to add the following
subsection to the list of districts established by Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of
the City Code:
(I) H: Historic Resource Overlay District showing location of historic
landmarks, heritage lanes, and bistoric districts.
C. The zoning map of the City of Saratoga is hereby amended to establish a Historic
Resource Overlay District at Austin Way in the location illustrated in Exhibit A
hereto.
Section 4. Publication and Noticing.
Tbis Ordinance shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of
Saratoga witbin fifteen days after its adoption. A copy of the Ordinance shall also be sent to the
Heritage Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, Saratoga Historical Foundation, Santa
Clara County Historical Heritage Commission, and the California State Historic Preservation Officer,
and all adjacent property owners. The City Clerk shall record notice of the designation in the office
of the Santa Clara County Recorder.
The foregoing Ordinance was initiated at a regular meeting of the City Council September 4,
2002, and introduced at a regular meeting ofthe City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 16th
day of October, 2002, and adopted by the following vote following a second reading on the 6th day
ofNovemher, 2002:
AYES:
Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, John Mehaffey, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Evan Baker, Mayor Nick Streit
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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NICK STREIT, MAYOR, CITY OF SARATOGA
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RICHARD TAYLOR, CITY ATTORNEY