HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-04 packetCity of Saratoga
Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: HPC
FROM: John F. Livingstone AICP, Associate Planner
DATE: April 13, 2004
RE: Review of Historic Structures: 14601 Aloha Avenue built in 1941, and 20288 La
Paloma built in circa 1924.
There are two proposed additions to houses on the Agenda for this meeting. All of the houses are
over SO years old. The following are the options the HPC has when reviewing the projects:
14601 Aloha Avenue
1. The structure appears to be of historic significance and a Historic Architect should evaluate
the structure and proposed addition.
2. The structure .does not appear to be of historic significance and the applicant can proceed
with the proposed addition.
20288 La Paloma
The applicant came to the front planning counter interested in possibly demolishing or completely
remodeling the existing house. The structure was not listed on the City's Heritage Resource
Inventory, but because of the age and design of the home, staff recommended a preliminary review of
the historic significance of the home be prepared. A report by a Historic Architect was completed
and found the home to be of local historic significance (attached). The Project Architect working
with the Historic Architect came up with a design for an addition preserving the main portion of
the existing house. In order for the addition to meet the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) it should meet the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. Due to the project
being a new second story the application will go before the Planning Commission for design review
where the Commission will make the CEQA determination. The HPC has the following options:
1. Make findings recommending to the Planning Commission that the proposed project meets
the Secretary of Interior Standards in that the proposed project meets the need for
continuing or changing uses while retaining the property's historic character.
2. Recommend changes to proposed project design.
3. The HPC may also recommend the structure be placed on the Heritage Resource Inventory.