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HERITAGE PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
AGENDA
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2004 8:30 a.m.
Place: Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Type: Regular Meeting
I. Routine Organization
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of minutes from 4/13/04 and 5/11/04
C. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the
agenda was posted on Thursday June 3, 2004
D. Oral & Written Communication - Any member of the public may address the
Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to
three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose
to place the topic on a future agenda.
II. Old Business
A. Update on status of County Grant for McWilliams House renovations
B. Placing brass plaques on historic houses
C. Work Plan assignments
III. New Business
A. Propose homes to be placed on the Land Mark Status List
B. Assign two HPC members to be on a committee to review a request for a
proposed path in the Heritage Orchard to reduce dirt from being tracked into
the library
C. Recommend Fire Bell be given back to the Fire District and moved from Oak
Street to the new Fire Station
D. Review West Valley College Notice of Preparation of an EIR, and propose
comments
IV. Items to be placed on the next Agenda
V. Pending Items
A. Review list of properties with structures 50 years and over in age.
B. Retreat
C. Historic Calendar
D. Adopt a Tree Program for the Heritage Orchard
E. Historic Preservation Data Base
F. Update Heritage Ordinance
G. Take Historic Park Master Plan to Council
• VI. Adjournment
9:00 a.m. Tuesday July 13, 2004, Community Development Conference Room,
13777 Fruitvale Ave
Please advise the Chair if you will be absent from the next scheduled meeting
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and
you need a disability - related modification or accommodation to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 408.868.1269 or ctclerk a(D.saratoAa.ca.us
Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the
start of the meeting.
Certificate of Posting of Agenda:
I, John F. Livingstone, Associate Planner for the City of Saratoga, declare that the
foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of
Saratoga was posted at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga,
CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also
available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 3rd day of June 2004 at Saratoga, California.
ohn F. Livingstone, A CP
Associate Planner
868.1231
City of Saratoga
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
MINUTES
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 8:30 a.m.
Place: Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Type: Regular Meeting
The HPC will meet at 8:30 for site visits for items III. A and B. Please meet in the
front parking lot by the Warner Hutton House and staff will provide transportation to
the sites.
I. Routine Organization
A. Roll Call — PRESENT: Louden, Dodge, Ballingall, Lowdermilk, Wyman
ABSENT: Bailey, Conrado GUESTS: Jill Hunter
B. Approval of minutes from 4/13/04 — Continued due to lack of quorum.
C. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the
agenda was posted on Thursday May 6, 2004
D. Oral & Written Communication - Any member of the public may address the
Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to
three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose
to place the topic on a future agenda.- None
II. Old Business
A. Update on status of County Grant for McWilliams House renovations — Item
discussed.
B. Review Historic Park Master Plan and date to take it to Council — The HPC
voted 4 -0 to postpone taking the project to the City Council due to
neighborhood concerns and the lack of funding for next years County Park
Grant Program. The HPC felt that the time and energy needed to get the
project approved would be wasted without funding to carry out the plan.
C. Placing brass plaques on historic houses, review proposed letter to home
owners — The HPC decided to further investigate the plaques and survey the
existing landmarks to see it they have plaques.
III. New Business
A. Continued from 4/13/04, Review proposed addition to historic structure at
20288 La Paloma built in circa 1924 — The HPC recommended approval to
the Planning Commission with a 4 -0 vote based on the 5/5/04 revisions.
B. Exterior Modification to the Rowen House, built in 1903, and listed on the
Heritage Resource Inventory — Approved 4 -0.
C. Update on the Heritage Preservation Conference from Commissioners who
attended — Commissioner Wyman attended the conference and gave a short
update on the event.
IV. Items to be placed on the next Agenda — Recommend homes to be reviewed for
landmark status.
V. Pending Items
A. Review list of properties with structures 50 years and over in age.
B. Retreat
C. Historic Calendar — Discussed issue.
D. Adopt a Tree Program for the Heritage Orchard
E. Historic Preservation Data Base
Add update ordinance to Pending Items.
VI. Adjournment
9:00 a.m. Tuesday June 13, 2004, Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Ave
Please advise the Chair if you will be absent from the next scheduled meeting
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and
you need a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 408.868.1269 or ctclerk(CDsaratoga.ca.us
Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the
start of the meeting.
Certificate of Posting of Agenda:
I, John F. Livingstone, Associate Planner for the City of Saratoga, declare that the
foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of
Saratoga was posted at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga,
CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also
available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 6th day of May 2004 at Saratoga, California.
John F. Livingstone, AICP
Associate Planner
868.1231
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AGREEMENT CONCERNS RG FIRE BBI.L
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THE AORBEUXNT, dated Vb04UAMd 'L _ 1909 by and
between THE SARATOGA FIBHMMMIAL ORGAMMATION, a nonprofit
association, hereinafter referred to as "Association." and THE CPPY OF SARATOGA, a
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City" is made with reference to the
following facts:
A. Association is the owner of a steel fire bell presently Located at
Fireman's Hall at 14434 Oak Street, Saratoga, California.
H. City's Heritage Preservation Commission has determined that said
fire bell has special historical and cultural significance, interest and value as part of
the history of the City and ought to be preserved as a heritage resource.
C. Association has agreed to transfer ownership of the fire bell to City
under the circumstances hereinafter described.
Stf01r, TSfilBRBFORR, the parties agree as follows:
1. Association hereby agrees that upon any dissolution, termination of
existence, or other circumstance resulting in the discontinuance of Association as an
operating nonprofit organization, the ownership and possession of said fire bell shall
automatically pass to City, without further action being required on the part of
Association by way of executing an instrument of transfer or otherwise, it being the
intention of Association to hereby make a present gift of said fire bell to City which
shall become effective upon the occurrence of any of the events specified herein.
2. Association may, at any time, transfer possession of said fire bell to
City, and hereby agrees to do so in the event Association is no longer able to provide
safe custody of the bell at a location within- the City of Saratoga.
3. City hereby accepts the gift of said fire bell from Association and
agrees to keep and preserve the same as a heritage resource. Upon taking possession
thereof, City shall display the fire bell at a location accessible to members of the
public, as determined by the City Council after considering recommendations from the
Heritage Preservation Commission. In considering possible locations for the bell, the
Council shall give first preference to the Saratoga Fire Station (14380 Saratoga
Avenue) and second preference to the Saratoga Historical Museum (20450 Saratoga -
Los Gatos Road). All costs of removing, transporting and installing the fire bell at its
new location shall be paid by City, and City shall thereafter maintain said fire ball as
may be necessary. In addition, City shall display with the bell a suitable form of
identification describing Its historic nature and significance.
4. For so long as Association retains possession of the fire bell,
Association agrees to keep and maintain the bell in safe custody and good condition. It
is further agreed that Association will not remove the bell from the City of Saratoga
and will not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the bell, except for a transfer of
possession to City pursuant to this Agreement. In the event the bell is removed from
its present location, Association will promptly give written notice of such fact to
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City's Heritage Preservation Commission indicating the place to which the bell has
been relocated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day
and year first above written.
SARATOGA FUEMEN'S
SOCIAL %ORGANIZATION
By
THE CITY OF SARATOGA, a
municip9l corporatWp /'1
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NOTICE OF PREPARATION
TO: Responsible Agencies
Trustee Agencies
Interested Parties
FROM: West Valley — Mission Community College District
DATE: May 17, 2004
SUBJECT: PREPARATION OF THE WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EDUCATIONAL AND FACILITIES MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (EIR)
The West Valley — Mission Community College District will be the Lead Agency for preparation of the
West Valley Community College Educational and Facilities Master Plan EIR. West Valley College is
located in Santa Clara County, at 14000 Fruitvale Avenue in the City of Saratoga.
The Educational and Facilities Master Plan would involve renovation and expansion of campus facilities
as well as improvement of campus vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Project components are
summarized as follows: (1) maintenance projects including maintenance, repair and/or replacement of
various building exterior /interior finishes and utility systems; (2) demolition of one temporary structure
and one permanent structure and replacement of each demolished structure with a larger building; (3)
interior remodeling of ten existing buildings; (4) renovation and/or expansion of four existing buildings;
(5) construction of two new buildings; (6) reconfiguration and consolidation of seven existing campus
accesses to four locations on Fruitvale and Allendale avenues; (7) realignment of existing campus
roadways and walkways to improve on -site circulation; and (8) restoration of Vasona Creek. The
proposed Master Plan would involve development of approximately 95,700 assignable square feet (AST)
of new space over a 15 -year period. Demolition of two structures would result in a net increase of
approximately 92,000 ASF. Plan implementation would increase total permanent space on campus from
approximately 361,000 ASF to 453,000 ASF. New building areas would total approximately 128,500
gross square feet (GSF). All proposed facilities would be developed within the existing campus
boundaries.
The District is soliciting your views on the scope and content of the EIR. Such comments will be
incorporated into the EIR, as appropriate. If you would like to review a complete project description and
Initial Study Checklist, please contact Interim Vice Chancellor Business and Finance at (408) 741 -2082
and a copy will be sent to you. Your response should be sent at the earliest possible date but no later than
30 days after receipt of this nctice. The NOP comment period will extend from May 17, 2004 to June 18,
2004.
Please send your comments;to: _
Victoria Lewis, Inter-irri Viceiancellor
West Valley Mission Community College District
Facilities Planning and Operations
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
If you have questions, please call Victoria Lewis at (408) 741 -2082.
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INITIAL STUDY
WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EDUCATION AND FACILITIES
MASTER PLAN
SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
LEAD AGENCY: WEST VALLEY - MISSION Commu TITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
APRIL. 2004
PREPARED BY
GEIER & GEIER CONSULTING, INC.
P.O. Box 5054
BERx.= y, CA 94705 -5054
510/644 -2535
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Project Description
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
Determination
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
I.
Aesthetics
II.
Agriculture Resources
III.
Air Quality
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Biological Resources
V.
Cultural Resources
VI.
Geology and Soils
VII.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
VIII.
Hydrology and Water Quality
IX.
Land Use and Planning
X.
Mineral Resources
XI.
Noise
XII.
Population and Housing
XIII.
Public Services
XIV.
Recreation
XV.
Transportation/Traffic
XVI.
Utilities and Service Systems
XVII.
Mandatory Findings of Significance
Attachments
Attachment 1 Detailed List of Planned Projects
Figures
Figure 1 Project Location
Figure 2 Existing Facilities
Figure 3 Proposed Educational and Facilities Plan
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WEST VALLEY — MISSION COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Project Title: Educational and Facilities Master Plan
Lead Agency: West Valley — Mission Community College District
Facilities Planning and Operations
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
ontact: Joseph I. Abell, Director of Facilities Planning,
(408) 741 -2042
Project Location: West Valley College is located in Santa Clara County, at 14000 Fruitvale Avenue in
the City of Saratoga. The 143 -acre campus is located southeast of the Allendale Avenue/Fruitvale
Avenue intersection, and is bounded by Fruitvale Avenue on the west, Allendale Avenue on the east,
and residential uses on the east and south. Access is provided at four locations on Fruitvale Avenue
(Main Entrance, Admissions Way, Athletics Way, and South College Circle) and two locations on
Allendale Avenue (Science Way and Theater Way). Access to the bus stop in the northwest corner of
the campus is provided by an entry driveway on Allendale Avenue and an exit driveway on Fruitvale
Avenue. Figure 1 indicates the college's location on a regional and local level.
Project Description: The West Valley College campus is developed with 12 single -story permanent
building complexes, eight temporary structures, two former residences (two- story), seven parking lots,
and various sports fields /facilities. Buildings currently provide approximately 361,000 assignable
square feet (ASF) of space, and are located generally in the center of the campus. Parking facilities
are located generally along the western and northern perimeters of the campus, while sports facilities
and located mostly along the eastern and southern perimeters of the campus. Sports facilities include
fields for baseball, football, track, softball, soccer, pool, golf driving range, basketball courts,
volleyball courts, and tennis courts. Vasona Creek traverses the center of the campus on a southwest -
northeast axis and receives seasonal flows from a minor tributary drainage known as Wildcat Creek.
Figure 2 shows existing campus facilities.
Since the campus was completed nearly three decades ago, changes in instructional methods over this
time have created the need to modify existing space (classrooms, laboratories, and offices) and
develop additional capacity in telecommunications and distance - learning capabilities. Such
modifications would entail a complete re- working of the college's wiring structure and the
installation of advanced technology in all classrooms and many of the laboratories. In addition,
developments in the area of matriculation - necessitate that more space be provided for admissions and
part -time faculty, and more flexible work areas be provided for classified staff. A high priority for
the campus is barrier removal for the physically disabled.
In addition to these needs, the College projects an increased need in instructional capacity.
Instructional capacity is measured in terms of "Weekly Student Contact Hours" (WSCH). Although
student enrollment declined 15% or 1.5% annually between 1988/89 and 1998/99, it has increased
4% annually since then. While there was an overall decline in student enrollment over this period,
these fewer students increased their course loads from 6.74 to 8.91 WSCH/enrolled student. The State
Chancellor's Office estimates that student enrollments will increase modestly at 2.5% annually over
the next ten years, which would further increase demand on instructional capacity. The College's
WSCH is estimated to increase by 22,000 WSCH between 2000 and 2010, increasing from 136,944 to
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Initial Study — West Valley College Educational and Facilities Master Plan
• Child Care Center (CH Building) — to be demolished.
• Carlson House — to be demolished.
• EOPS - to remain in service.
• Information Systems (IS Building) — to remain in service, possibly by P.E. Department.
• Art Labs (AL Building) — to remain in service, possibly by the Art Department.
• Health Care (HC Building) — to remain in service, possibly by Information Systems.
• Learning Services (LS Building) — to remain in service, possibly by faculty offices.
• Police— to remain in service.
• Warehouse and Facilities Annex— to remain in service as existing use.
Demolition of the Child Care Center and Carlson House would result in the removal of approximately
3,800 ASF, while the remaining 13,800 ASF would be reprogrammed for other uses or remain in its
present use.
Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines provides for the exemption (Class 2) of facilities that consist
of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be
located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and
capacity as the structure replaced. This includes:
• Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools and hospitals to provide earthquake resistant
structures which do not increase capacity more than 50 percent;
• Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or
no expansion of capacity.
This Initial Study considers the environmental effects of demolishing one temporary building since
reuse of existing buildings would be exempt from CEQA.
Interior Remodeling Projects
Interior remodeling would be required for all remaining structures on campus. Different from the
more extensive efforts necessary to convert buildings to new programmatic requirements under the
next project category below, construction activities in this category include classroom modification,
smart class construction, disabled access improvements, mechanical systems replacement, fire
sprinkler replacement, lighting and power upgrades, and enhanced data and telecommunications
capability. Buildings in this category include:
• Administration of Justice (AJ Building);
• Admissions and Records (A &R Building);
• Business Education/Computer Rooms (BU /CR Building);
• Student Counseling (CO Building);
• Applied Arts and Sciences (AAS /CS/TC Building);
• Theater Arts (TA Building);
• Music (MU Building);
• Art Studios (AS Building and Art Labs);
• Language Arts /Social Sciences (LA/SS Building);
• Physical Education (P.E. Building);
• Warehouse and Facilities (W &F Building).
All but two of the above interior remodeling projects would not increase building size or usable
space. Individually, these projects would qualify under the Class 1 exemption identified by the
CEQA Guidelines (Section 15301).
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Initial Study — West Valley College Educational and Facilities Master Plan
The two exceptions would be the Art Studios and P.E. Complex remodeling projects. The Art
Studios remodel would relocate Art Lab activities currently housed in temporary space to a
permanent space in this building; this project would increase the Art Studios Building by 2,802 ASF
(4,003 GSF). The P.E. Complex remodel would include the addition of space for faculty offices
(4,000 ASF or 6,000 GSF). Projects that would add less than 10,000 GSF would be categorically
exempt [(Section 15301(e)(2)] and, therefore, are not specifically evaluated in this Initial Study.
However, each project's contribution to the Plan- related increases in space, whether greater or less
than 10,000 GSF, would be evaluated on a cumulative basis (part of the total 92,000 ASF net
increase) in this Initial Study.
Sitework/Infrastructure Proiects
The Plan identifies the campus landscape as an important contributor to education, and also reflects
community priorities to preserve and protect the grounds. Projects in this category include:
• Realign Campus Entries at Allendale and Fruitvale;
• Develop New Vehicle Access to Theater Arts Area;
• Reconfigure /Consolidate Campus Roadways;
• Reconfigure /Consolidate Campus Walkways;
• Restore Vasona Creek;
• Restore Farm Pond adjacent to Math/Science Building and Greenhouse.
While the minor alterations of existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian
trails, and similar facilities would be exempt (Class 1) under Section 15301(c) of the CEQA
Guidelines, the proposed project would involve extensive realignment of entrance driveways and
parking facilities. This Initial Study evaluates the effects of these planned improvements.
For the restoration of Vasona Creek, Section 15307 of the Guidelines provides for the exemption
(Class 7) of actions taken by regulatory agencies as authorized by state law or local ordinance to
assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory
process involves procedures for the protection of the environment. The Initial Study examines the
potential effects arising from the conceptual plans for restoration of Vasona Creek and a tributary
channel on the campus.
In addition to these projects, landscape and sitework would be included in the Campus Center and
M/S Building renovation/expansion projects as well as the P.E. Building interior remodeling project.
Section 15304(b) of the CEQA Guidelines provides for an exemption of new gardening or
landscaping, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient or
fire resistant landscaping.
Renovation/Expansion and New Construction Proiects
Renovation/expansion projects could include activities described in the above category, but also could
include significant external modifications. These improvements would be necessary to change a
building's role on campus or greatly expand its capabilities. Conversion/modification projects would
consolidate services or related activities, address compelling life safety concerns, provide permanent
facilities for projects in the preceding categories, or relieve internal congestion. Buildings in this
category include:
• Administration and Business (AD Building);
• Campus Center (CCBKS/PD Building);
• Library/Television (LIB/TV/TU Building);
• Science and Mathematics (M /S Building).
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It should be noted that the proposed project evaluated in this study includes individual improvement
projects identified by the Master Plan and supplemental improvements as identified by the District. A
detailed list of planned projects, existing and proposed assignable space by project, and construction
schedules are included as Attachment 1. These projects have been classified into four types of
development projects and each project is described briefly below:
Maintenance Projects
Maintenance projects for all permanent structures would be implemented at the same time that more
extensive "interior remodeling" and "modification/conversion" projects occur. These projects
involve:
• Exterior Materials Maintenance and Repair
• Interior Finishes Upgrade and Replacement
• Utility Systems Maintenance and Replacement (including network, telephone, electrical
distribution, security system, energy management system, clock system, and installation of a fire
protection water main)
Sections 15300 — 15332 of the Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3) include a list of
classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment
and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines identifies Class 1 exemptions consisting of operation, repair, maintenance, permitting,
leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical
equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that
existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. Exemptions under Section 15301 apply to:
• Interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical
conveyances;
• Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trail, and similar facilities;
• Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical
equipment to meet current standards or public health and safety
• Additions to existing structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more
than 10,000 square feet if the project area has all public services and facilities available for
maximum build -out and is not located in an environmentally sensitive area.
Projects that would add less than 10,000 GSF would be categorically exempt and therefore, are not
specifically evaluated in this Initial Study. Since these projects would not add any new space, they are
not specifically evaluated in this Initial Study. However, the effects of exterior maintenance in
general (e.g., asbestos removal, construction impacts) will be addressed in the Initial Study.
Demolition Projects
The Master Plan indicates that all temporary structures would be demolished since many of these are
over 25 years old. Uses within most of these structures would be relocated to modified, existing
permanent buildings. Although the Master Plan identifies the following temporary structures to be
demolished, it is now anticipated that all but one would be retained and reprogrammed for other uses.
Temporary structures and their anticipated use are listed as follows:
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