HomeMy WebLinkAbout101-Staff Report - Saratoga Historical Foundation.pdf SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2011 AGENDA ITEM:
DEPARTMENT: Community Dev. CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson
PREPARED BY: Michael Fossati DIRECTOR: Christopher Riordan
SUBJECT: Reimbursement for Historic Compliance Review and Building Permit application fees for the Saratoga Historical Foundation to remodel an existing
storage shed into a historic school house
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider the reimbursement of Historic Compliance Review and Building Permit application
fees for the Saratoga Historical Foundation (SHF) to remodel an existing storage shed into a
historic themed one-room school house.
REPORT SUMMARY:
In September 2011, City Staff was approached by a representative of the SHF regarding a
proposed project to remodel an existing storage shed within Saratoga Historical Park into a
historic themed school house. The remodel would include the construction of a new cupola, a
small roof above the front door, new windows, new front door and a new guardrail. A photo-
simulation of the proposed school house is included as Attachment 1.
Staff informed SHF that the project would require approval from the Heritage Preservation
Commission (HPC) and a building permit. The fees for HPC review are $240. If approved, the
applicant would be required to apply for a building permit, which would cost $91.20. SHF has
filed an application for HPC review with Staff and paid the $240 fee. The HPC reviewed and
approved the proposed project at their October 11, 2011 meeting. The applicant is now in the
process of preparing the documents to apply for a building permit.
Ernie Kraule, representing SHF, spoke during oral communications at the October 5, 2011 City
Council meeting. He requested that City Council assist in offsetting the application costs for
SHF. The representative informed Council that SHF is a non-profit organization and the
proposed work would be completed on a city building located on city property for the benefit of
the community. City Council directed Staff to agendize the topic for the October 19, 2011
meeting.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
The City Council could use a portion of their discretionary fund to offset the costs of HPC review
and building permit fees for SHF. If approved, $331.20 would be deducted from the
discretionary fund. The fund has an existing balance of approximately $44,050.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council would not fund the cost of the HPC application and building permit fees for SHF.
The applicant has informed Staff that SHF would pay the required fees if necessary.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
None.
FOLLOW UP ACTION:
Direct Staff Accordingly.
ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT:
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, this item was properly posted as a City Council agenda
item and was included in the packet made available on the City’s website in advance of the
meeting. A copy of the agenda packet is also made available at the Saratoga Branch Library each
Monday in advance of the Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Att. 1 – Proposed historic school house