HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 301 19161 Cox Avenue Historic Landmark Designation 10-3-2012ORDINANCE NO. 301
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
DESIGNATING THE BUILDING KNOWN AS THE
JOSEPH COX HOUSE AT 19161 COX AVENUE AS A
HISTORIC LANDMARK
(APN 386 -47 -039)
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1- Findings: After careful review and consideration of the report and
recommendations of the Heritage Preservation Commission concerning the property at
19161 Cox Avenue (the "Property ") together with the application and supporting
materials, the City Council hereby determines that:
• The Property exemplifies or reflects special elements of the cultural, social,
economic, political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural history of the City, the
County, the State or the nation in that it represents a Craftsman style home
constructed in the early 1900s. The structure exhibits many of the character
defining features of such a home, and has retained these features through history.
• The Property embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or
method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous
materials in that it "is a distinguished example of a Craftsman residence. The
property contains many characteristic details, such as horizontal lap siding, wood
shingles at the front dormer, knee braces, and creek stone for the chimney and
front entry stair walls. The bargeboards are supported by beveled knee braces and
feature decorative notches, typical of the style. The property has a strong
handcrafted sense inherent in the building forms which associate the design with
bungalows from the period. The house remains today as a clear representation of
its era, in both design and detailing, and is an excellent example of Craftsman
residential architecture in Saratoga."
• The Property embodies or contributes to unique physical characteristics
representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or
district within the City in that it is located on Cox Avenue and the street itself was
named after the Cox family that constructed the home and who were early pioneer
farmers /ranchers in Saratoga. It has been designed and constructed in a
distinctive style, including rock detailing on the facades.
Section 2 — Designation: The building is hereby designated as a Historic Landmark
pursuant to section 13- 15.060 of the Saratoga City Code.
Section 3- Publication: This ordinance or a comprehensive summary thereof shall be
published once in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of Saratoga within
fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
Following a duly notice public hearing the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read
at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 19th day of
September, 2012, and was adopted by the following vote following a second reading on
the 3rd day of October, 2012.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Council Member Manny Cappello, Emily Lo, Howard Miller, Vice
Mayor Jill Hunter, Mayor Chuck Page
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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Chuck Page
MAYOR, CITY OF SARATOGA, CALI RNIA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard Taylor
CITY ATTORNEY
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