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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-06 Heritage Preservation Commission Agenda PacketCity of Saratoga HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 8:30 a.m. Place: Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Type: Regular Meeting — Please meet in the parking lot in front of the Warner Hutton House at 8:30 a.m. and Staff will provide transportation to the site visit under New Business and return to Warner Hutton House by 8:50 a.m. I. Routine Organization A. Roll Call B. Approval of minutes from September 12, 2006 meeting C. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on October 05, 2006 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. E. Oral Communications — Historic Preservation Commission direction to Staff — Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. II. Old Business A. National Registry Plaques B. Saratoga Landmark Plaques C. Discuss Mustard Walk 2007 D. SOI Standards Seminar III. New Business A. 8:30 am — site visit: 20390 Park Place (Saratoga Federated Church) — Review proposed addition to existing building B. Review General Plan Update C. Discuss proposed path around orchard located at intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Saratoga Avenue IV. Pending Items A. Historic Resources Inventory B. McWilliams House Renovation C. National Register Applications D. Adopt a Tree Program for the Heritage Orchard E. Update Heritage Ordinance F. Review Oak Street as a Heritage Lane G. Review additional content for Heritage Resources webpage H. Historic Preservation Data Base I. Review list of properties with structures 50 years and over in age V. Adjournment Adjourn to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2006, Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. 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 @saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Any recommendation made by the Heritage Preservation Commission may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 days of the date of the decision. The appeal shall be taken by filing with the Secretary of the Planning Commission a written notice and filing fee within 10 days of the date of the decision. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Shweta Bhatt, Assistant 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 05th day of October 2006 at Saratoga, California. Shweta Bhatt Assistant Planner City of Saratoga (408) 868 - 1266 Page 1 of 1 Shweta Bhatt From: Shweta Bhatt Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 2:25 PM To: 'sthal @earthtouchinc.com' Subject: Comments from SHPC re: SF- 19200A Hi Sean, This email is in response to the letter from earthTouch dated 10/13/06, postmarked 10/16/06, and received by our office on 10/24/06. Please reference SF- 19200A; Prince of Peace Project T- Mobile. You have requested feedback from the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission. In order to solicit comments, however, an application must be filed with our office in order for your item to be placed on the agenda. The Commission meets the morning of the second Tuesday of each month. The filing fee is $390. Please let me know if you need an application and a list of submission requirements. The next meeting will take place November 14th, which means that the application and materials must be submitted no later than Thursday, November 2nd, 2006: Sincerely, Shweta Bhatt Assistant Planner Staff Liaison to the Saratoga HPC 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, California 95070 P: (408) 868 - 1266 F: (408) 867 - 8555 E: sbh'a...tt.. sara.toga. ca....u.s. 10/27/2006 I U C 1 linc October 13, 2006 Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission Attn: Representative 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 uu OCT 2 4 2006 Eck I VE CITY OF SARATOGA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Subject: Historic Consultation for Metro PCS Personal Communications Project T- Mobile Prince of Peace / SF- 19200A, in Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California. Dear Representative: EarthTouch, Inc. is under contract to Metro PCS to provide a cultural resource assessment for Metro PCS facility number SF- 19200A / Saratoga, to be located at a church property at 12770 Saratoga Avenue, in the city of Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California. The assessment was conducted to identify historic properties (prehistoric or historic sites, buildings, structures, objects, or districts listed in, or eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places [National Register]), as required by 36 CFR Part 800, the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The subject property is situated on the northeast corner of the intersection of Cox Avenue and Saratoga Avenue, roughly '/z -mile northeast of State Route 85. The natural landscape of the surrounding area consists of gently sloping terrain in a transition zone between the Santa Cruz Mountains to the southwest and San Francisco Bay to the north. The subject property is a 2.81 acre nearly rectangular shaped parcel of land bordered by similar sized commercial properties. The site has been developed as a church property and as such contains three main buildings including a main sanctuary building and administrative buildings. In addition the site contains an existing T- Mobile 65 -foot tree tower (monopine) at the northeast corner of the site in a landscaped area proximal to the parking lot. According to information provided by Metro PCS, the proposed action would consist of: • Establishing an 10- by 8 -foot lease area at the northeast corner of the site next to a storage shed, in a landscaped area roughly 20 feet southeast of the existing T- Mobile monopine; • Placing associated electronics equipment and backup batteries within equipment cabinets within the lease area; • Collocating three panel antennas in three sectors to the monopine at a radiating center elevation of 51 feet above ground level (agl); • Mounting a global positioning satellite system (gps) antenna onto the roof of the existing storage shed; • Connecting the lease area to land -based power and telecommunications connections, to the west of the lease area, by trenching a distance of approximately 165 feet for power, and 260 feet for telecommunications. With the proposed PCS facility containing a monopole under 200 -ft in height, the visual Area of Potential Effect (APE) is prescribed as 'h of a mile. The results of the file review conducted at the Northwest Information Center (9/20/2006) indicated that no eligible structures over 45 years of 3135 N. Fairfield Rd., Suite D, Layton, Utah 84041 Telephone: 801 - 771 -2800 Fax: 801 - 771 -2838 =.leiuchinc age are within the '/z mile visual APE. The planned development would involve collocating antennas to an existing stealthed monopine within a landscaped area. A Class III archaeological survey was conducted for the proposed project area. The survey encompassed the proposed ground lease area, utility trench route, and areas which would be impacted by the planned development. No cultural resource remains were noted during the survey. No cultural resources would be impacted by the planned undertaking. Pursuant to Section 36 CFR Part 800.3(e), EarthTouch, Inc. is contacting the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission to solicit comments regarding this federal undertaking. If you have any comments regarding this facility, please contact me within ten working days of receiving this letter. Please include the project name and number in your response. I can be reached at the address and telephone number listed below my name or by e-mail at sthal @earthtouchinc.com. Sincerely, EarthTouch, Inc. Sean M. Thal Field Archaeologist 801.771.2800 ext. 113 (direct line) 801.589.1451 (mobile) Attachments: A -Site Plans 3135 N. Fairfield Rd., Suite D, Layton, Utah 84041 Telephone: 801 - 771 -2800 Fax: 801 - 771 -2838 metro PCS SF19200A T- MOBILE PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1080 MARINA VILLAGE PKWY. AWNEDA CA 1. START AT IDSO MARINA VILLAGE PKWY, AlAMEDA G01NG TOWARD INDEPENDENCE OR - GO 0.3 MI 2. TURN RIGHT ON MARINER SOUARE DR - 00 0.2 MI 3. CONTINUE ON WEBSTER ST - GO 0.2 MI 4. WE TER ST BECOMES POSEY TUBE - GO 03 MI 5. POSEY TUBE BECOMES HARRISON ST - GD 0.1 MI 6. TURN RIGHT ON 7TH ST - GO 0.1 MI 7. TURN RIGHT ON JACKSON ST - GO 0.1 MI 6. TURN LEFT ON 5TH ST - GO 0.1 W 9. TAKE RAMP ONTO 1 -88D SOUTH TOWARD SUN JOSE - CO 41.3 M 10. 1 -880 SOUTH BECOMES CA -17 SOUTH - GO 4.0 MI 11. TAKE THE CA -85 EXIT TOWARD MOUNTAIN VIEW - CO 33 M' 12, TA THE SARATOGA AVENUE EXIT - GO 0.3 MI 13. TURN RIGHT ON SARATOGA AVE - GO 0.4 M 14 ARRNE AT 12770 SARATOGA AVE. SARATOGA. ON THE RIGHT 12770 SARATOGA AVENUE SARATOGA, CA 95070 COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA THE PROJECT INVOLVES THE INSTALLATION OF -(3) PANEL ANTENNAS MOUNTED TO (E) MONOPINE TOWER. -(1) RADIO k (1) BATTERY CABINET MOUNTED TO NEW CONCRETE SLAB ON GRADE. - ANTENNA COAXIAL TRANSMISSION LINES FROM BTS TO ANTENNAS. -POWER AND TELEP1iDNE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FROM EXISTING SOURCES. PROJECT DESCRIPTION APPLICANT /LESSEE METRO PCS INC. 1060 MARINA VILLAGE PARKWAY, 4TH FLOOR ALAMEDA. CA 94501 LEASING MANAGER ZONING MANAGER CABBIE LA LARR TOM SPAULDING (650) 387 -7016 (650) 380 -3140 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER ,MMES WETLAND METRO PCS INC. 1080 MARINA VILLAGE PARKWAY, 4TH FLOOR AUMEM, CA 94501 (510) 258 -6998 PROPERTY INFORMATION LANDLORD. PRINCE OF PEACE EVANG. ADDRESS: 2770 SARATOGA AVE SARATOGk CA 95070 CONTACT: PASTOR JAN FREDRICH PHONE: 408 -253 -7167 AREA OF CONSTRUCTION: 802 SO. R. OCCUPANCY TYPE: S -2 CONSTRICTION TYPE: TYPE v -N CURRENT ZONING: R -1 LAT: 3r 16' 53.49' N INAD 631 LONG. 122' 0' 04.27' W A.P.N.: 386 -14 -011 HANDICAP METRO PCS FACILITY IS UN- MANNED AND REOUIREMENTS: NOT FOR HUMAN HABITATION DISABLED ACCESS NOT REWIRED. ALL WORK AND MATERALS SHALL BE PERFORMED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT EDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING CODES AS ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNING AUTHORITIES. NOTHING IN THESE PUNS IS TO BE CONSTRUED TO PERMIT WORK NOT CONFORMING TO THE LATEST EDNIONS OF THE FOLLOWING CODES. 1. 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 2 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 3. BUILDING OFFK:WS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS (BOCA) 4. UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE 5. ANSI /EM -222 -F 6. UFE SAFETY CODE NFPA -101 7. UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 8. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 9. CAJFORNA ADMINSTRATNE CODE 10. CITY /COUNTY ORDINANCES 11. 1999 NFPA 72,UFE SAFETY CODE 12. NFPA 13, SPRINKLER CODE 13. TITLE 24, ENERGY CODE ARCHITECT MICHAEL WK. K ARCHITECTURE 222 SUTTER STREET, SURE 400 SAN FRANCISCO. CA 94108 CONTACT: JAMES VACCARO CONTACT NUMBER: (415) 350 -6346 FAX NUMBER: (415) 362 -8911 SURVEYOR PHIL AUER SURVEYING 14407 CORTE LEJDS BAKERSFELD. U 93314 CONTACT: PHIL ATER CONTACT NUMBER: (510) 714 -7224 SHEET DESCRIPTION REV T1 TITLE SHEET 2 T2 GENERAL NOTES 2 T3 ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS / ANTENNA CONFIGURATION C1 T 2 LS7 SURIEY 2 Al OVERALL SITE PUN 2 A2 ENLARGED PROTECT AREA PLAN 2 A3 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT AREA PLAN. ANTENNA LAYOUT, DETAILS 2 A4 ELEVATIONS 2 SHEETINDEX TITLE SIGNATURE DATE LEASING ZONING CONSTRUCTION LANIXORD RF ENGINEER SIGNATURE BLOCK DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS THESE DRAWINGS ARE FORMATTED 70 BE POLL -SIZE AT 24'X36'. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL PLANS AND EXISTING DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS ON THE JOB SITE AND SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY 7HE ARCHITECT /ENGINEER IN WRITING OF ANY DISCREPANCIES BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK OR MATERIAL ORDERS OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAE. CONTRACTOR SHALL USE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO PREVENT STORM WATER POLLUTION DURING CONSTRUCTION. GENERAL CONTRACTOR NOTES Michael Wilk Architeciz- San 222 S~AW Street. SuOB Francisco. CA 94 tel: 415.839.9594 tax: 415.362.8911 ��i n//c�� VJ s o sus im Ila a) - E LL O z mo w Q w C, Qzw =QO o -= QQ o CI- r) LLJW =�o U) m U V < Q 2i Ld o PB0.4CT W 719M l ANN BY 41 oE01EO BY W MEL MM NO DAY ISSUE 108/01/D61 908 ZONING 2 :m O6 1001L ZONING SHEr n E TITLE SHEET SHEET NA6ER T -1 OVERALL SITE MAP j �`"` E T OF 10' REDE PAPfY \ rEIFFH CO. LEGEND N r• MetroPCS 1080 WIRINA MLIAGE PMI(wAY ITN FLDOCE ® MANN0.£ EpE HTORANI ED(E aF PAKIERr E E OVERHEb ELECmIC LWE XEAgrzENRUSH %PER oRv6) AE. ONMOIi —X x x— -E ALAMEDA. CA 91501 (510) 523 -261D p N /� .G. \�y` � EASENDII \•�(Ex p%PER nm 0.R 9a) AP.N. 386- 1a-01B /3/1 � L`t PARgMG PROJECT INFORMATION: .qIN �p P0.F 1FIERIONE •m P«E PAR- A dIT10N) •(PER I1TS. ]5) o w +, SEE I •'�O AMSL........AMAE MEAN SEA Aa...........boK a+wno LEVEL o m �.....nnD cc«iRw PaNi T— MOBILE PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH SF19200A POPaE R rH3 E 6PO DA,E DF 9,RK.: DTnD /ab \ v$•t��. SITE MAP ••\ O,.; \/ I -Q1 I 2]]0 SARATOCA AVE. 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NO LIIEERCR0.R0 UTILITY LwA1WG SERNCEERE COP —ACTED PRIOR ro THIS NAP BONG PREPAR ED, SEE !A• EFRHi ••\ `�5-- R -30 w• (E %. a %PER I ]39) / ' • OL909D300" NNT WAS PNOPFFAn NET 910w O THIS u SIeIE O OBSQIIC U11UK5 [LSiwO O 1nE /') I CP 10 \ /. f d ELLS IE \, �p PAACELI B fPgi11O) r/£ yc • \.• /'.\ �a�, (PER 2 R.S. 35) /r b, hL ti-` SUB.[CT PROPERTY DESCPoPRO: A, CONTY OF SANTA ¢•RA, Ott 6 SARATC- DfSOIBE0A A5 f0.LOM5 "B" .\ • ; 2•� PARCEL PER RECORD OF —Y FIED IAR N 1, 1960, IN BOO Ill OF MAPS. PAC( 35. SANIA —A COUNTY OfT1PAL RECORDS. \ \ •\ / µIfEPONG MfR PORTION ERROM THAT PT ENEREOF LINO "N SARATOGA AVENUE D COI AVENUE AS THE T E3]ST TCOAT. \ ••\ `•\ Y \ LEASE AREA DESOtNnOM (PARFn 1} NO LEASE AREA SET AT TIME 6 EIF1n -T. Q 7/2{/06 DRAFT FOR TCN (� R.25p.o0' n�) OF ES -E \�•O • \•-� it P(PER ttl P.. 35) .\ i- 339.6 AG PAR— (fl Ra %PfRElpa�3 a.a�T]]9) `T • LOGENCR RIM ACCESS Rw1E RRO TIE LEASE AREA 10 THE TlBI1C ROAD. 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AS SHORN O REMA DRM YAP COMMUNITT -PANEL NUMBER 060J510003C. DAZED M1 J. T993. i -566' Am EL= 283.5' AM SL ` OP 5 \` to CERnDGnO: Q IONNA AMIAT / R LORH R =J Aa = AREM C \ ,\ LATTUOE AND LONRRIOE IFAS OBTAINED iRO NFORMARO PRONDEO BY A R5 SKY E fEID C POSITION 91016IVA5 DETER— UTlae 0.5 FAST -STATIC f{' �' ,EN a. Kil , L�!!t�� \•\ RI REWKitS. T1E DATA RAS gFTERENIMI.MIT Cq&ECIED Mnl lim@LE PS } \• CONCRETE / _ (` !iX' F ,t 4• ICE -Om ( '- �si RFEr N�iaTAtLY u—iD TIDE afv LIpNSR SNORIN M mii PIµO ARE ALC%AATE TO RITIYN Sk FEET —CNlY. —RON OF OIOIND AT UPS -- 36205' NN9. STRUCIURE NOOK: TOP OF ION—E U—S'/El..N2.5' AMSLMT.65.0' A¢ rORAWN B)': CHK.� L TCN OPA OPA OCENSURE: u, } 0 6� /\• } SNOT ,jl • \\\ } i rte_ \ /1T /r 1W NAS WSCRt 0. LATTLOE 3Tp'53.er LAT—. STp'SJ.a6" LW}TUDE: 1130000.39" IN. 32) LOOROE: 13300'OF.1a' (MAD 6.l) NE IA vAS PREPARED FOR METRO PCS fOR THE Pt) N OF !RING A PERMIT WITH E Ott OF SMAtOGA PR�ARED BY CA UNOfR TIE OPECTIO 6: MAP NOT TO SCALE %f F� \•\ C r \ ✓ `444. �-�� �. IJ� SARATOGA \ R Ls w]3 06 f {} [NG04�1RE �O A� PROJECT TLOCATION ION R /JD/03) HEEI TITLE: '_`_ _'_ air ais•rM9 SURVEY .0 A0. A.P.N. 366(- 14 —011 9ED /, (_ ry F HEET NUMBER:-- RENSIM EL -31 ;py4 AFSUC YxE 10' PAN R.S 35)I A.P.N. 386 -14 -012 ' PARCCL C TOP—) 0 10 (PER III 0.S 35) DKJIIAWGJ ••``_• ; Qf g �I CONTOUR NTOtvAL - 1' -. n0i 10 SCALE / LS1 A sPt®DA MONOPINE ELEVATION N.T.S. SITE MAP O Z - -- / PAdwd Wyk Archkecture (E) SBC /AT &T \ PROPOSED METRO PCS VAULT /PROPOSED r ` T TELCO CONDUR ROUTE IN 222 Sutbar Street, SURE 400 San Francixp. CP. 94106 METRO PCS / I TRENCH WIN 5' HYDE EASEMENT TELCO P.O.C. / If• [ UTILITY (E) LIGHT POLE . Del: 475.839.9594 fax: 4115362.8911 ^� TYP. /fj We (E) TRANSFORMER/ A . P . N . 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CA 94108 1 , EOIRPMENT, TYP. iytf' `,,• I J :.I ��if ..N. 3 8 6- 1 4 - 0 1 6 Y ��^ `♦ tel: 415.839.9594 tax: 415.362.8911 h \ ` \ t .• '. - - PROPOSED MFiIRO KS 1 l `� ANExUL «Axx �" iY'♦ f "'� - k inc. : \ `� — V ♦ r �c `) ♦� i Asa TELCO ROUTE VA`EORE WITHIN 5' WIDE I1TILi(Y f y _' �J -- l EASEMENT , (E) 18' PINE J \ `METRO { _ 1'' 1 1r ` ✓1 -i ✓f ! _.'' (` , ,Y r QZ Z o W 9 lw p , PROPOSED PCS UNDERGROUND COAX I \ -„ t 11-"x` \ /�\ �/ /.=}'� ��`�'yj� -- Z\ ``l ,� LL U i to 0 Z \ ROUTE (3 -6- PJl (E) `B- PINE C CONDUfTS) IN TRENGH \ WHHIN PROPOSED 5•� TOE 1 UTILITY EASEMENT. l ` Z / 1 -�J( �1 (E) UGHE POLE (E) 12' PINE ` 1 ) �rl, ♦ / 1 L _`� 1(��JJ J ^'� J l J .�_ l O = !J Q Q CD o < CV LZ- O a Q \ C ; 0 o o� w ^ N 1 (E) A/C PAVEMENT '• ^ �.. •- - A . I i I 1 \ � PROPOSED BDRE PR \- —\ � FENCCE-W �. � 9A75 ENCLOSURE l'i ♦ ) v (N) BOLLARD BY METRO PCS, IP. OF 2 � I � / I \\ I `� ` l NIOECT MD. 9"20M A'al BY 511 PROPOSED METRO PCS TODAMP METER. MOUNT - -. v_ I j A . P . N . 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(E) -SHED (9) I SHEET BILE ELEVATIONS i1 I PROPD&Ep (E) T -MOBLE METRO PCS PROPOSED BOL ARO EOUIPMENT (E) WOOD FENCE/ (E) TRASH TT-MOBILE EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE PROPOSED EQUIPMENT C INERS (E) TRASH ENCLOSURE 90LIARDS SIEEI NuYBCF A-4 NORTHEAST ELEVATION ® 1 12 NORTHWEST ELEVATION ® 1 pp SAL-F L/-iJ*.ECIT-Y -!; . .... .. uch., 3135 North Fairrield Road, Suite 0, Layton, Utah 84041 145 2C' 0 02 IP 'p vuv.K)3- 0002574783 OCT 16 2006 MAILED FROM ZIP CODE 84041 4*NPF -D> ° 11 T- A-r (o(( (3 1 oG -f � 14251 Fruitvale Avenue October 9, 2006 Saratoga, CA 95070 October 9, 2006 Heritage Committee Dear Sir or Madam: The past few years the orchard has been reduced in size by about 3 acres do to the expantion of the library and parking lot. It also the past year has a new pathway that runs directly through middle of it. From the creek on the Fruitvale Ave. side to the library. The problem with this path is the amount of foot traffic everyday from Redwood School wet or dry it gets walked on thus compacting the root zones on these trees. There are approximately 30 rows effected by this path consisting of 2 trees per row or about 60 trees mostly cherry and some apricot. There was a mud problem when it is irrigated or it rains it becomes a compaction problem when as many as 200 to 300 students a day walk on it So the city decides to dump 25 tons of pea gravel on it last year and another 30 tons this year. This pea gravel is worked into the soil by waking on it compacting it in and eventuly by disking it in . The cherry trees are a shallow rooted tree, the original soil perculates well. By adding this amount of pea gravel each year to the soil we will not be able to sustain the amount of moisture nessary up around the root zone to maintain a healthy and vigorous tree. It will become stressed and die. The moisture in this area over time will go past the shallow root zone do to excessive yearly dumping of pea gravel . Also with this many 6,7, and tip' grade students we have irrigation problems breakage and vandalizing the system constantly adding extra work expense and material . Another path around the backside of the orchard will not only duplicate the problems it will spread it all the way around the perimeter of the orchard causing more problems time and money to repair the system . It will also open up the brush line and invite more deer and easer access to come into the orchard . We have a major deer problem now with as many as 5 per night or more in the orchard feasting on the young trees . With the way orchard is now we have had along the creek area young trees beaten and broken off at ground level. With more exposure and unsupervised access it will pose a opportunity of more of this behavior. Back to the existing pea gravel path it should be noted that to maintain it there is extra compaction from the equipment to bring in the 30 tons of gravel each year to maintain it There currently is a service road that is used to walk on now in the orchard _ There is also the paved side walk on the Saratoga Ave. side and the Fruitvale Ave. side to walk on now. I've been told by Kevin Meek that the water district has a 50 foot set back from the creek that no construction be done in that area. If this is correct then this new path will encroach further into the orchard area interfering with farming operation disking, spraying, irrigating etc. If it comes to the point that there is to much interference with the farming operation we will no longer be able to farm the orchard properly _ One will have to consider that this is an orchard and not a park there are maintenance operation necessary to maintain a healthy orchard that is done in an orchard and not a park. The natural beauty and setting of the orchard area by the creek is the way it was years ago when it was first put in lets leave it that way and enjoy it. Thank -you Matt. Novakovich A if"F,D OUT A'r [oftofo& -�WG SUBJECT: Pathways in the Heritage Orchard FROM: Norman Koepernik DATE: 10 -10 -06 1. The existing path in the Heritage Orchard is sufficient for people to walk to the center to view and admire the trees and blossoms. Those who truly appreciate the beauty of the orchard, and who are proud of our City for designating and preserving a Heritage Orchard, are also appreciative of seeing their orchard in its natural state... as an ORCHARD not as a PARK. @. More pathways will only interfere with the maintenance of the Orchard. The gravel paths createSa root barrier to the trees, and prevent the absorption of water. Continued layers of gravel are either compacted deeper, or spread beyond the path. 3. Pathways invite vandalism, broken limbs, broken irrigation pipes, all of which are costly to the City in labor and materials. Those who now vandalize the Orchard will continue to do so. Thelshow no respect now for preserving all beauty, with no guarantee that they ever will. We are making no attempt to encourage respect, but submitting to their lawlessness. FURTHER OBSERVATIONS AND COMMENTS: 1. The City Council has approved $25,000 for pathways, which are difficult to maintain, and hazardous to the trees, but they refuse to allocate $15,000 for a deer fence, or other repellants to protect 700 trees. 2. The Heritage Commission has a mandate to protect and preserve the Orchard, to make it an asset that we can all be proud of. However, we find ourselves in constant battle to do our job, to keep the Council from retracting their oath to preserve and maintain our Heritage Orchard, to keep those few who want soccer vs. trees from continually bringing up this issue. I 4. p.2 The Council needs to define clearly, once and for all, not to allow the Maintenance Dept. and /or the Parks Dept. from proceeding with these pathways without the knowledge and approval of the Heritage Commission. Our focus should be on the preservation of the Heritage Orchard, to keep it in its natural setting for future generations to appreciate, and to promote those events which will accomplish this, such as The Mustard Festival The Blossom Festival The Adopt -A- Tree Program. City of Saratoga HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Draft MINUTES Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 8:30 a.m. Place: Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Type: Regular Meeting — Please meet in the parking lot in front of the Warner Hutton House at 8:30 a.m. and Staff will provide transportation to the site visit under New Business and return to Warner Hutton House by 8:45 a.m. Routine Organization A. Roll Call PRESENT. Commissioners Gomersall, Kellond (left at approximately 9:45am), Louden, Marra, McCarty and Wyman. ABSENT. Commissioner Koepernik. GUESTS: Mr. Homer Bryant, Mr. Josh Bryant, Mr. Gene Zambetti, Mr. Colin Gray, Ms. Kathleen Casey (arrived at approximately 9:50am), Ms. Jill Hunter (arrived approximately 9:55am) B. Approval of minutes from August 08, 2006 meeting — Approved 6 -0. C. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on September 07, 2006 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. • Brookside Apartments — correspondence from Ms. Deni Green dated August 14, 2006 • Brookside Apartments — correspondence from Mr. David Morrison dated August 18, 2006 — Mr. Gene Zambetti commented that he was in receipt of the petition from the tenants and that he and others had spoken to the tenants. He added that the scope of the proposed project involves protecting many of the trees and the proposed project is in character with Village architecture. E. Oral Communications — Historic Preservation Commission direction to Staff — Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. — Commissioner Wyman commented that the apartments, while old in age, did not appear to have other historic significance. The Commission thanked Mr. Zambetti and Mr. Gray for their comments. II. Old Business A. National Registry Plaques — Item discussed. Commissioners voted 6 -0 in support of bronze plaques. B. Saratoga Landmark Plaques — Item discussed. C. Review application for designation of Oak Street as heritage lane — The Commission commented that additional signatures were needed and that this item be put under "pending items" until the applicant obtains and submits additional information to move the application forward. III. New Business A. 8:30 am — site visit: 14195 Saratoga Avenue — Review proposed addition and comment regarding compatibility with heritage lane — Site visit completed. Mr. Homer Bryant commented that the additional square footage was important to him. The Commission approved the project as submitted, as it determined that the project would not have an adverse impact to the Saratoga Avenue as a heritage lane. The maintenance of landscaping along Saratoga Avenue was emphasized. B. National Registry Applications and the Book -Go -Round — Item discussed. Commission Wyman informed that Commission that the Book -Go -Round will be reviewed by the California State Office of Historic Preservation on October 27th. It is being nominated based on social history and architecture. Commissioner Kellond left at approximately 9:45am C. Discuss Mustard Walk 2007 — Item discussed. Commissioners decided on tentative date: February 04, 2007. Commissioner Gomersall had obtained the `to do" binder from a previous Commissioner. Commissioner Wyman volunteered to do the items for September. IV. Pending Items A. Historic Resources Inventory B. McWilliams House Renovation C. National Register Applications D. Adopt a Tree Program for the Heritage Orchard E. Update Heritage Ordinance F. Review Oak Street as a Heritage Lane G. Review additional content for Heritage Resources webpage H. Historic Preservation Data Base I. Review list of properties with structures 50 years and over in age V. Adjournment Adjourn to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2006, Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. Item III A Community Development Department HPC 10/10/06 City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, California 95070 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: October 10, 2006 TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Shweta Bhatt, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: Addition to existing building at 20390 Park Place (Saratoga Federated Church) Property Location: 20390 Park Place Property APN: 397 -22 -044 Project Applicant: Jerry Bruce Property Owner: Saratoga Federated Church Project Description The applicant proposes an approximately 260 square foot addition to the existing sanctuary building, believed to be constructed in the early 1960s. The property is currently listed on the Historic Resources Inventory, primarily due to the original church building designed by architect Julia Morgan and constructed in 1923. As noted in the historic evaluation sheet, this original mission revival building was one of the first concrete wall structures in Saratoga. Significant architectural features include a high bell tower with inset arches along the top. Staff Recommendation and HPC Review The applicant is requesting to add storage space to the portion of the structure constructed in the early 1960s. Given that the project is proposed to the newer portion of the building and will face the existing parking lot, staff believes that it will not have a detrimental impact to the historic integrity of the original church building. However, staff is requesting a determination of the Heritage Preservation Commission regarding the proposed addition in relation to the historic integrity to the original church building. Attachments (1) Historic evaluation sheet (2) Reduced size plans illustrating proposed addition HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #47) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Saratoga Federated Church 2. Historic name: Saratoga Federated Church 3. Street or rural address: 20390 Park Place City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 4. Parcel number: 397 -22 -044 5. Present Owner: Saratoga Federated Church Address: 20390 Park Place City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Ownership is: Public: Private: X 6. Present Use: Church Original Use: Church DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Mission Revival 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This mission revival . white stucco church has double arches and large carved wooden doors at its entrance, and has fifteen -inch thick walls. The high bell tower.has three open arches near the top. The roof is protected with handmade red clay tiles and the windows are heavy leaded glass. This church is one of the first poured concrete wall structures in Saratoga (the stucco is applied over the concrete). The truss over the nave is of hand -hewn heavy timbers. A later addition in 1963 is also in the mission revival style, but in a more modern, simpler version. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1923 9. Architect: Julia Morgan 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: Depth: approx. acreage: 2.0 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: Larger sanctuary added and two buildings integrated 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: X Other: 16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development: Zoning: Vandalism: Public Works project: Other: 17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown? 18. Related features: SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). This interdenominational church was brought about by the union of the Congregational and Christian churches in 1920. Mr. David C. Bell and Mr. G.A. Wood donated the land. A fund drive was conducted to raise the $35,000 needed for the new church. Charles Blaney, L. Anderson, and J.T. Richards were also major contributors. The nationally known Julia Morgan, who was a very prominent California architect, was hired to design the structure. The first service was held in the new sanctuary on November 4, 1923. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: 1 Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: 2 Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First Hundred Years, 1967; R.V. Garrod, Saratoga Stories, 1979; Saratoga News, 11/12/60. 22. Date form prepared: 4/88 By (name): SHPC Organization: City of Saratoga Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave. ,City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Phone: 867 -3438 Locational sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks): Q b b r a V a 0 n a drawhnQp ohdsx No 5GALEvoCono v mad t �. FF AND HDYYL HARDWARE AT HM. HOLLOW METAL CENTERLINE HORIZ. HORIZONTAL DIAMETER OR ROUND HT. HEIGHT POUND OR NUMBER INSUL. INSULATION EXISTING INTI ADJUSTABLE JET. JOIST A66RESATE JT_ JOINT ALUMINUM KIT. KITCHEN APPROXIMATE LAi. LAMINATED ARCHITECTURAL LIN. LINEN ASPHALT LT. LI&KT ANCHOR BOLT MAX. MAXIMUM MC.. MEDICAL CABINET ASPHALT GONG. . BOARD MUCH. MECHANICAL - O' Wty BL06. BUILDING MFR. MAI.PAGTURER BLK. BLOCK MH. MANHOLE BLK6- BLO,_KIN6 MTL. METAL BM. BEAM MIN. MINIMUM G. CARPET MIS,_. MISCELLANEOUS GAB. CABINET MTV MOUNTED CB. CATCH BASIN N,IL. NOT IN CONTRACT G.I. CAST IRON NOA NUMBER CJ. CONSTRUCTION JOINT N.T5. NOT TO SCALE v CL6. CEILING O/ OVER GLK6. CAULKING O.G. ON CENTER CLO. CL05ET O.P.S. OVTSIDE PALE OF STUD CUR. CLEAR OPN6. OPEdIN6 COL. COLUMN PTN. PARTITION I� GONG. CONCRETE PL. PLATE T 1�1 r O s /\ t data s n /7 m b O � a GJ. CONSTRlOT10N PL. PLATE IIILII( \` / / \/� �u( \(j \ \Jn' \C \ \Ily / /// 'uf lul Iul CONT. CONTINJOVS PLPm. PLYYOOD G.S. CAU NTER -SUNK FR PAIR GTR. CENTER PT. POINT BUILDING INFORMATION: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: DETAIL 1 r -0" PACE OP STUD G.T. CERAMIC TILE RAD/R RADIUS _r - -- APN: 399- 37 -044, 597 -]2-0 73 THE PROPOSED ADDITION WILL PROVIDE 160 S.F. REFERENCE 1 DIMENSION D. DRYER RD. ROOF DRAIN OF STORAGE SPACE FOR EQUIPMENT WHICH 15 ADDRESS: 14370 SARAT06A AVENUE DBL. DOUBLE REF. REPRI6ERATOR SARAT06A, GA t'REQUBiTLY MOVE ON AND OFF THE WORSHIP ��A��� PUT. DETAIL REINP. REINPORLED OWNER: SARAT06A FEDERATED CH L)MCH PLATFORM, DUE TO THE VARIETY OP SERVICES � SECTION ! I' -0" _ AND CEREMONIES HELD HERE. 4 REFERENCE _ __ CENTERLINE D.P. DD'JFiLA.� FIX REQ. REGUIRCD EXISTING USE: CHURCH THE STORAGE ROOM WILL HAVE NO WINDOWS OR J DIMENSION DB. DROPPED BEAM RESIL. RESILIENT ZONING DISTRICT: RI / IOp00 pND MATERIALS OUTSIDE. L CONPORMM TTOO AND COMPLIMENT B INTERIOR DR. DOOR AOE OF STRUCTURE: SANCTUARY 15 45 YEARS OLD A A ELEVATION THE EXISTINb BUILDINGS ON THE CAMPUS. �"I� ROOM (REFER TO THE 517E PLAN FOR AGE OF OTHER BUILDIN65) 9' REFOIO+CC N NORTH D5. DOMPISPOVT R.O. ROUGH OPENIN6 FLOOR AREAS OF SANCTUARY BUILDING: ARROW DA. DISH WASHER RWD. REDWOOD LOWER LEVEL: 6.110 S.F. NO CHAN6E PROPOSED) C3 REVISION DWb. DRAWING RAL. RAIN WATER LEADER MAIN LEVEL: 6,'7]6 51. EXISTING REFERENCE DWR. DRAWER S.G. SOLID CORE UPPER LEVEL. Ipi6 S.F. , PROPOSED STORAbE ROOM ADDITION ROOM EA. EACH SGHED. SGMIEDULE HEIGHT INFORMATION. 10-I DOOR 109 REFERENCE E.J. EXPANSION JOINT SECT. SECTION EXISTING ELEVATION AT SAVE: 50' -b" �` REFERENCE ELPV, ELEVATION GHR. SHOVER EXISTING ELEVATION AT PEAK: 41' -6" ELECT. ELECTRICAL SHY. �T PROPOSED ADDITION ELEVATION AT EAVE. 14' O WINDOW W EMAL Sim. SIMILAR PROPOSED ADDITION ELEVATION AT PEAK: 50' �PEREhGE EXIST. EXISTING SL. B SLIDE EXP, EXPANSION 5 t P SHELF AND POLE THESE DRAWINGS SHOW PROPOSED , REVISIONS TO THE EXISTING EXT. EXTERIOR 5.PD. S! PLUMBIN6 DRAWIN61 BUILDING PERMIT 001 -961 ISSUED 05- 14-01. " PD. FLOOR DRAIN SPEC. SPECIFICATION FDN. FOUlIDATION SOJO SQUARE THE EXISTING SANCTUARY BUILDING IS S.SD. SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS TYPE V -1 HOUR CONSTRUCTION, NON- SPRINKLERED pE. FIRE EXTINGUISHER S.E.D. SEE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS FE.C. PIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET S.M.P. SEE MECHANICAL ORAWIN65 P.P. PIN15H FLOOR STD. STANDARD Fb. FINISH GRADE STL. STEEL FIN. FINISH STOR. STORA6E STRUGT, STRUCTURAL PLJFLR. FLOOR - -'F SUSPENDED FLASH. FLASHING SYN. SYMMETRICAL - FLUOR. FLLORE4GENT T. TILE P.O.G. FACIE OF CONCRETE TEMP. TEMPERATURE P.O.F. PAGE OF FINISH T.O. T00EL BAR F.0.5. FACE OF STUD TEL. TELEPHONE FT. FOOT OR FEET T,G. 5 TOP OF CURB FTC. FOOTING T t 6. TONGUE AND 6ROOVE PUR PIOER REINFORCED PLASTIC ETA- TOP OF V.TE Saratoga Federated Church PURR. PURRING TA. TOP OF WALL 6A 6AU6E TYP. TYPICAL GD. 6ARBA6E DISPOSAL VAT UNLESS NOTED O TILE LSE SANCTUARY M O D I F I C A T I O N S bALV. GALVANIZED VAT VINYL ASBESTOS TILE 6L. SLASG VCT VINYL COMPOSITION TILE 'sS . GROUND Ve7RT, VERTICAL 14370 SARATOGA AVENUE SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA G.S.M. bALV. SHEET METAL � K---HM 6YPBD, GYPSUM BOARD W/ WITH 61.1. 6ROUND PAULT INTERRUPTER WC. WATER CLOSET HB. HOGE A C WD. WOOD n r O d' ^ A s s o d' a tj e ^ PLANNINb SUBMITTAL AL'61UST II, 1006 H.G. HOLLOW GORE IWO WITHOV7 !IJr 'U( I("V'ffl `vim �l/� II IS `v\ HO. HANDICAPPED W.P. WATERPROOF H.D. HOLD DOWN HAP. WELDCD WIRE FABRIC I'7 HDWD. HARDWOOD W5. WEATHERSTRIP Gl�ll] HO. SHEET TITLE COVER SHEET AI SITE PLAN A2 LOWER t MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLANS A9 EXTERIOR ELEVATION, SECTION. PERSPECTIVE A4 EXTERIOR ELEVATION 51 T PLAN W, 0 0 o 0 POYMIt F/ KALL I10 0T STS NARTHEX I IOI ;;I I I I I I I! i 1 III IIr7-� Lu II! \\ SACweTV l j IOD �, 10 MAIN FLOOR PLAN IL aW V - - -� J - - - -- _ o/ o NCYi WALL, S.SD. �TpRA [ BOYS I –.L 15TIN6 ONE -HOUR RATED WORKROBM s_€ CLASSROOM 61 RLS T ROOM I -' ADDITION O j I CORRIDOR - CLASSKOOM GLAS-5ROOM j CLASSROOM 19.9 – —.._. -- , 1 _ _ • 1 � - N64 K--,LL, S.S.D. I Il r� __ 1 TOILET ROOM J ROOM I – - �f1��- ;'S -�' j ito6 —FA � I LOWER FLOOR PLAN U � O U Q z � �¢ W O Q U Q O U a CIS � o a Floor Plans CHECKED BY JOB NO 0511 A -2 D A3 (U STAINED 6LA56 WINDOW —_ It ❑�� � ❑❑ I (U STAINED &LASS WINDOW NEIN TILE ROOP TO _ M LL" ATCH EXISTI WOOD FASCIA AND _ _ -._ -_ _ - _ ✓ - -'_. CORBELS TO MATCH ( GEM. PLASTER O/FO TRIM WITH REGE°f�f9 .. - ... '? WALL BEHIND ARCH, TYP. GESSED < I NEW STORAGE ENCLOSURE STORAGE ARCH AT SECOND FLOO j EVIL T -UP GROSS FROM 2X4 PRAMINS - GOJER WITH GEM. PLASTER - CEMENT PLASTER R MATCH (U FINISH O I 13 (U TRELLIS - 7 h D TRELLIS r RACES FR TRELLIS s ® ® IF] \ t BRACES FRONT OF ADDITION MATCH EXISTIN _ ® ❑ I I I SOP!-IT III DOORS I WINDOWS NORTH ELEVATION ,,,•.,-0 SECTION '17' IN v4• , r-o• r . {_ Y IF a - r x 1,� F' {t'y���1 nt• �t �i ll - - faWceandvwnea erdhetl�cMSe aver pfeafer vmffa each at eadh eMe - sfds main epenlrrg >+ SARATOGA FEDERATED CHURCH STORAGE ROOM ADDMON prodis associates arChttO&S august 1, 2006 U � F Q � U O Q ct U z O '^ V v 1 Exterior Elevation & Section GIECKFD BY: I0B NO: 0511 A -3 EA5T M- EVATION (PARK PLACE) 1/6' = 1. -0. m � �� to O I� NO. IDATEJRRVISION OD -II -0b U � o a Z- Fs N a C.� N x w w C's U Q ct z o 0 0 Exterior Elevations CHECKED BY: JOB NO 0511 A -4 Community Development Department Item III B City of Saratoga HPC 10/10/06 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, California 95070 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: October 10, 2006 TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Therese M. Schmidt, AICP, Associate Planne4 SUBJECT: General Plan Update v RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Heritage Preservation Commission review the proposed General Plan Update and proposed Negative Declaration and provide input to staff. PROPOSED PROJECT: The proposed project includes an update of the City's Land Use and Open Space /Conservation Elements of the Saratoga General Plan. These Elements establish City goals and policies related to the location, type, density and intensity of development in the City as well as the location of trails, open space and natural resource areas. The City of Saratoga is updating this Element primarily to meet current State Law requirements. As part of the update, minor changes are proposed to the existing Land Use Element and Map to reduce and simplify land use administration. A proposed Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been prepared for the project. The Initial Study and proposed Negative Declaration certify that the City of Saratoga has determined that no significant environmental impacts are anticipated to be associated with the project. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Draft Land Use Element 2) Draft Open Space /Conservation Element 3) Existing and Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations Table w/Exhibits 4) Excerpts of Elements relating to Historic Preservation 4 4 oS SAR9 TO I i C9LIFORNt DRAFT LAND USE ELEMENT AUGUST 25, 2006 PREPARED BY: LINGO- MCCORMICK CONSULTING JERRY HAAG, URBAN PLANNER ,a ut �o 1B6B Draft Land Use Element c9lIFOR�l� Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1 BACKGROUND 2 LAND USE PLAN 11 LAND USE ISSUES 18 ADMINISTERING AND IMPLEMENTING THE LAND USE ELEMENT 21 GOALS AND STRATEGIES 22 LIST OF TABLES LU -1 Land Use Categories 17 LIST OF EXHIBITS LU -1 Regional Location 3 LU -2 Saratoga Planning Area 4 LU -3 Specific Plan Areas 9 LU -4 Flooding Potential 1 LU -5 Land Use Map 16 6 LU -6 Saratoga Woods Neighborhood 19 APPENDIX Land Use Element Implementation Program Measure G Hillside Specific Plan Saratoga Village Specific Plan Saratoga Village Design Guidelines Gateway Area Design Guidelines Joint Planning Principles for West Valley Hillsides Saratoga General Plan i August 25, 2006 of SAR9 T I C9l'IFOR���, INTRODUCTION Purpose Saratoga's low density residential land use pat- tern is-well-established and unlikely to change. This Element describes the history of land use planning in Saratoga, discusses the major issues that face the City, and presents the goal and strategies that will determine how land use and growth will be managed in Saratoga over the next 20 to 25 years. Consistent with State Law, this Land Use Ele- ment describes the general location and extent of land uses within Saratoga for housing. business, men spaces, civic and other uses. It also in- . cludes standards for population density and land use intensity for the various types of land uses encompassed in the Element. This Element is intended to serve as a central framework for the entire General Plan and as a guide to planners. the eg neral public and decision makers as to the desired pattern of development for Saratoga. Relationship to Other Elements According to State Planning Law. each Element is distinct and all the Elements together com- prise the General Plan. All Elements of the Gen- eral Plan are interrelated to a degree, and certain goals and policies of each Element may also ad- dress issues that are the primary subjects of other Elements. The integration of overlapping issues throughout the Elements provides a strong basis for implementation of plans and programs, and achievement of community goals: This Ele- ment establishes the planned land use pattern for Saratoga based on historic development and the community's vision for the future. Land use palanning takes into consideration housing needs identified in the Housing Element, natural and manmade hazards and development constraints identified in the Safety Element, and the open space and Draft Land Use Element conservation goals and strategies that are out- lined in the Open Space /Conservation Element. Alternatively, the other Elements ensure that infrastructure, utilities and public facilities are available to accommodate planned land uses: and that the unique qualities of Saratoga are safeguarded and enhanced. Finally, a circulation plan is established in the Circulation Element to accommodate increased traffic from planned uses in accordance with the Land Use Element. Saratoga General Plan 1 August 25, 2006 SARRT C�LIFOR�1 BACKGROUND Regional Setting The i_y of Saratoga is located in the westerly portion of Santa Clara County just southwest of the major metropolitan community of San Jose and approximately 35 miles south of San Fran- cisco Saratoga is found at the southerly end of the San Francisco peninsula. The north south and easterly portion of the community is sited on an historic alluvial plain shared with the adjacent communities of Cupertino San Jose Los Gatos and Monte Ser- eno The westerly portion occupies low -lying foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is ad- jacent to unincorporated properties within Santa Clara County. Major regional access to the community is pro- vided by State Route 85 (SR -85). a six -lane freeway linking to US 280 in Cupertino and US 101 to the north in Mountain View. US 101 south in San Jose and to SR 17 to north San Jose and southwest to Santa Cruz County. Local roadways linking Saratoga to surrounding com- munities include Saratoga -Los Gatos Road. Saratoga Avenue Highway 9 and Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road. Figure LU 1 shows the regional setting of Saratoga. Saratoga's Planning Area Saratoga's Planning Area consists of all proper- ties located within the incorporated boundary of the City, as well as lands within City's Sphere of Influence As of 2006, lands within the City limits consists of approximately 12.8 square miles The Sphere of Influence consists of ap- proximately 4 square miles of unincorporated lands that are anticipated ultimately to be an- nexed by the City. Figure LU 2 depicts Saratoga's Planning Area. Draft Land Use Element Saratoga General Plan 2 August 15, 2UUb iv `O9 r. C9tIFOR���' rr s 3 V A; 3 °a a m Draft Land Use Element Saratoga General Plan Exhibit LU -1 REGIONAL LOCATION 0 70 .0 30 40 :0 MAPS 3 August 25, 2006 r Hoa Ids• \ burg 1 (� Santa Rosa t Saaamento 9 ,! Nowto San RalaW � \\ Richmond yl) ..�" !J Berkeley (g kland , ' I /Kranciew (] Stockton \i Palo \ � Modesto J Al1O sunny %ale San \•• Santa Jose Ciar,a a CV` \\ SARATOGA Los Scoi['6 Gatos lICU Valley q 4 Merced Santa Cruz 5 Gilroy \\ Los Banos Watson- e1 I Alto S /{ Hollister 7r Salinas Z.; Monterey Saratoga General Plan Exhibit LU -1 REGIONAL LOCATION 0 70 .0 30 40 :0 MAPS 3 August 25, 2006 at SA$R _- ro oRtlxon�ti I I .M1. ,&en k 7 loTa 3y - _ piSL�as�r t DURCE: City of Saratoga. July 2006. Saratoga General Plan 0 d C cn 0 s Cox 4 Draft Land Use Element Road Je E4 / P °f U A rO'r'C, w` a� 03� O� a b C Exhibit LU -2 SARATOGA PLANNING AREA City Limit _.. .._... Sphere of Influence Boundary ----------- •••••• Urban Services Boundary 0 V4 1/2 1 rule August 25, 2006 o{ SAR9 i '•.0,9 � '(dose: >' 1% %' l'IFOR Historical Overview of Saratoga The City of Saratoga was incorporated in 1956. The town had its beginning more than a century earlier when William Campbell built a sawmill in 1848 about 2.5 miles above and west of the present village along what is now Highway 9. The area's earliest inhabitants had been Indians, building homes near the mouth of the canyon n at what an early map noted as Campbell's Gan. Saratoga is situated at the entrance to a historic pass in the redwood forested Santa Cruz Moun- tains Artifacts have been found along Saratoga Creek where the Ohlone Indians camped while on their way through the pass to the ocean be- yond In 1850 -51 Martin McCarty. who had leased the sawmill built a toll road connecting it to the village to expedite the hauling of lumber. McCarty also had a survey made. laying out the town of McCartysville and a post office was established under that name in 1855. The town's brief industrial production, a short- lived furniture factory, grist mill, tannery paper and pasteboard mills was commemorated in the post office name of Bank Mills in 1863. The discovery of mineral springs with a content similar to that of Congress Spring at Saratoga Springs New York led to the renaming of the town to Saratoga in 1865. Pacific Con rg ess Springs inspired the construction of an elaborate resort hotel which flourished for almost forty years about two miles above the village, until it was destroyed by fire in 1903. The resort image lingered through succeeding years even as agriculture became the dominant industry in Saratoga and the Santa Clara Valley. Vineyards and a few scattered orchards remain as a reminder of this era which was brought to a close with the valleys rapid urbanization fol- lowing World War II. Saratoga General Plan Draft Land Use Element Saratoga's first "master plan" was adopted in 1969 and a new General Plan was adopted in 1974 The City Council updated and adopted a new General Plan in 1983. Local Planning Initiatives Several provisions have become part of Sara - toga's planning practice through the initiative process. Initiative powers are guaranteed in the Califor- nia constitution and permit citizens to place any legislative matter on the ballot by atg hering sig- natures. Measure G: In March 1996, the voters of the City of Saratoga approved an initiative, known as Measure G. to change the text of the Land Use Element of the 1983 General Plan to require that certain amendments to the Land Use Ele- ment may only be made by a vote of the people. On April 23 1996 the City Council certified the results of the March 26, 1996 election and adopted a resolution incorporating the Measure G amendments in the Land Use Element. These land use policies were set forth to protect the character of Saratoga's residential neighbor- hoods This initiative provides assurance by ig ving greater stability to the City's General Plan, to protect the residential and recreational open space areas in the City. The initiative requires. with certain exceptions. a vote of the people to permit General Plan amendments that: (1) re- designates residential lands to commercial. in- dustrial or other land use designations, (2) an increase of densities or intensities of residential land use or (3) redesignates recreational open space lands to other land use designation. This initiative does not affect the City's existing regulations that authorize the creation of second dwelling units. Nor does the initiative interfere with the City's obligation under State Law to revise the Housing Element every five years. August 25, 2006 of saR9 5'•- 1066���rP •.C'9LIFOR�1j The text of Measure G is incorporated in the Land Use Element by this reference and is in- cluded in the Appendix Section. Measure A In April 1980 the citizens of Sara- -toga adopted -an- initiative directing - preparation of a specific 121an for the Northwest Hillsides of the City of Saratoga and adjacent County lands in accordance with the initiative and the Com- munity Planning Objectives of the 1974 General Plan. The primary goal of the initiative was "to con- serve the City's natural rural character" by con - trolling the density of development in the hill areas and allowing development in an environ- mentally sensitive manner. Special development problems were noted, such as street slopes, po- tential landslide and difficult access. Citizen participation was required at all stages. In accordance with the requirements of Measure A in June 1980 the City Council designated an 11- member Citizens Advisory Committee. The committee began bi- monthly meetings on June 26 1980 inspecting the Study Area, reviewing related City and County documents and meeting with various experts from responsible agencies and land use consultants. which led to the adop- tion of the Hillside Specific Plan. S-pecific Plans: Hillside Specific Plan: The Hillside Specific Plan was prepared to meet the requirements of the Measure A Initiative and State Law. How- ever, its more important purpose is to set up guidelines for the development of the northwest- ern hillsides including policies and action pro- grams with land use maps that are more detailed than the General Plan. It is intended to better link the Saratoga General Plan with subdivision and zonin regulations, while not being a site - specific development plan The Specific Plan was reviewed and updated by the Saratoga City Saratoga General Plan Draft Land Use Element Council in 1994. The Specific Plan is incorpo- rated by reference in the Land Use Element and is included in the Appendix Section. Saratoga Village Specific Plan: The Saratoga Village area has been identified for many years -as an--area of ongoing - community interest be- cause of its special historic and environmental assets and the desire to build upon these assets to maintain and enhance its unique character. The Saratoga 1974 General Plan contained an adopted Saratoga Village Design Plan. The 1983 General Plan designated the Saratoga Village as Planning Area J one of twelve planning areas. and included a policy to develop a specific plan for the Saratoga Village, incorporating the pre- vious Saratoga Village Plan, In May 1988 the Saratoga City Council adopted the Saratoga Village Task Force Report, and the comments from the report of Area J's Citizen Advisory Committee In 1987,.a Saratoga Village Plan- ning Program was completed and was the basis for the Saratoga Village Specific Plan, which was adopted by the Saratoga City Council in May 1988. The main goals of the Saratoga Village Specific Plan are aimed at: 1. Preserving and enhancing the small - scale. pedestrian character of the Village to make the area more inviting to potential shoppers and dinners: 2. Preserving and enhancing the architectural and landscape character of the area: 3. Improving parking and circulation: 4. Encouraging a traditional town center mix of specialty shops restaurants. conven- ience shops services and residences: and 5. Conserving historic structures. The Saratoga Village Specific Plan establishes land use, zoning_ circulation, parking and design policies and implementation programs that are aimed at implementing these goals in the preser- August 25, 2006 of SA c9tIFOR�l�. vation and improvement of the small - scale, pe- destrian character of the Village. The rezonings, design guidelines and parking circulation pro- grams are intended only for the commercial ar- eas along Big Basin Way, Highway 9 and Sara- toga Avenue. The Saratoga Village Plan is in- cluded in the Appendix Section. Figure LU 3 shows the boundaries of the Hill- side Specific Plan and Saratoga Village Specific Plan. Existing, Land Uses The predominant land use in Saratoga is resi- dential, most of which is low density, single - family on individual lots. Medium density resi- dential uses. comprised primarily of smaller apartment and condominium units, are found near the intersections of Saratoga Avenue and State Route 85. Prospect Road and Saratoga - Sunnvvale Road. and adiacent to the downtown "Saratoga Village" Major commercial and shopping areas include the downtown "Saratoga Village" located along Big Basin Way, at the intersection of Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga -Los Gatos Road and Saratoga Avenue. The downtown area includes a range of restaurants. specialty retail, professional offices and personal services. Smaller commer- cial areas are located along Saratoga-Sunnyvale arato a- Sunnyvale Road between Prospect Road and the railroad tracks. Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road south of Cox Avenue. near the intersection of Saratoga Road and Cox Avenue and west of Saratoga Avenue south on Prospect Road. There are no sites within Saratoga used for in- dustrial purposes. Other maior land uses in the community include the Saratoga Civic Center, located on the west side of Fruitvale Avenue and the Saratoga Community Library, located on Saratoga Ave- nue, near its intersection with Fruitvale Avenue. Draft Land Use Element Saratoga is served by four elementary school districts, three high school districts and two community college districts. Only one of the elementary school districts. Saratoga Union School District, is located entirely within the city. All other elementary school districts over- lay other cities. The schools and community college located within the Citv limits are listed below: Saratoga Union School District • Argonaut School • Foothill School, • Saratoga School • Redwood Middle School Cupertino Union School District (serves northern Sarato a • Blue Hills School • Christa McAuliffe School Los Gatos - Saratoga High School District 1. Saratoga High School West Valley College There are also three private elementary (K -8) schools, and several nursery schools, and day- care centers serving the Saratoga community. Saratoga is served by a significant amount of land devoted to parks and natural areas that are free and open to the public for recreational use. These lands are located both within the city - limits and in the adjacent unincorporated hillside areas of the Sphere of Influence. They include city -owned parks and open spaces. as well as, public lands that are owned and operated by Santa Clara County Parks and the Mid - Peninsula Open Space District. With the exception of the hillside areas and Williamson Act properties. Saratoga is almost built out. There are approximately 900 acres of vacant land in the Saratoga. Of these. approxi- mately 700 acres are in hillside areas and 109 Saratoga General Plan 7 August 25, 2006 of SAA9� C9ZIFOR�1 acres are under Williamson Act contracts. Lands within the hillside areas are eg nerally subject to siinificant constraints such as steep and unstable soils. Saratoga is located in the North Central Flood Zone of the Santa Clara County Water District. The creeks in the City that are under District jurisdiction are Calabazas Rodeo, Saratoga, Wildcat and San Tomas Creeks. In general, flooding from these creeks has been confined to the relatives narrow flood plain directly adja- cent to the creeks. Exhibit LU -4 shows the location and extent of the 100 -year flood plain as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA . Saratoga General Plan Draft Land Use Element g August 25, 2006 et 6A�9 I O 9LIFOR�� Draft Land Use Element i m ( Hillside Specific Plan t1t. L•de,07... Area ��o• 1 (1 of6 parts) F0 ProsPea Road '` Cox A� ve., , r y – Saratoga Village Specific Plan Area °mod \Iwo .� 3 SOURCE: City of Saratoga, July 2006. Saratoga General Plan ro 0 a 0 -b Exhibit LU -3 SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS City Limit — •• —•• —•• Sphere of Influence - - - -- Urban Services Specific Plan Boundary 0 1A 12 1 jWe 9 August 25, 2006 K - o{ SA$9 I 14 Draft Land Use Element SOURCE: FEMA, Flood Insurance Rate Map, City of Saratoga, 3 Juh, 1997. Saratoga General Plan M] Exhibit LU-4 FLOODING POTENTIAL .�-- -® City Limit Sphere of Influence 100 -year Flood Plain (approx. ) 0 liA L!2 1 mile August 25, 2006 of SAAR 4: T i J` aO9 t ',nsp': "�: '.O ?9tIFOR�1/ LAND USE PLAN A Vision for Saratoga A valid and useful General Plan needs to pro- vide a common goal to which the community strives. This vision then becomes the touchstone by which future land use and other decisions are made. Consistent with the Land Use Element goals and strategies the City's vision of Saratoga is ex- pressed in the following statements: • Where the common good prevails: • Where the natural beauty of the City and its hillsides is preserved: • Where historic assets are preserved and pro- moted: • Where local commerce provides a vibrant presence in the Village and the other commer- cial areas: • Where the orientation is toward the family: • Where homes and neighborhoods are safe and peaceful: • Where government is inclusive and values community involvement: • Where desirable recreational and leisure op- portunities are provided • Where quality education is provided and val- ued: • Where value is placed on an attractive, well maintained and well planned community: • Where government provides high quality. ba- sic services in a cost effective manner: • Where a small town, picturesque, residential atmosphere is retained: • Where the arts and cultural activities which serve the community and region is promoted: • Where neighbors work for the common good: • Where leadership reflects community goals: • Where because of the foregoing, the citizens and families of Saratoga can genuinely enjoy being apart of this special community. Draft Land Use Element Land Use Categories .resa!Ersrr The Land Use Plan identifies the land use com- position throughout the Saratoga Planning Area to achieve the desired community character as expressed in this vision. All properties within the Saratoga Planning Area have been grouped into land use categories, as shown on the Land Use Map, which is included as an integral nartof the Land Use Element as Exhibit LU -5. Listed on the following pages are the land use categories that appear on the Land Use Map. along with the type and intensity of use allowed in each category. Land use densities are per net area, and net area is e'g nerally defined as the re- maining_portion of the gross site area after de- ducting_ portions within the right -of -way of ex- isting or future public streets, private streets, easements, quarries or areas which are classified by City Geologist at "Md" or "Mrf'. Imper- vious coverage limitations are intended to mini- mize runoff resulting from development of the parcel. Impervious coverage is defined as any structure constructed surface that disrupts the aesthetics of the landscape. Saratoga General Plan 11 August 25, 2006 t SARq 4 �p y O Draft Land Use Element 9lrFOn�'�� Residential Residential land use is broken down into 6 sub- categories. The first 4 categories allow single - family dwellings, horticultural and agricultural use, and accessory uses compatible with single - family dwellings. The fifth category allows multi - family dwellings, single - family dwellings, horticultural and agricultural use, and accessory uses compatible with residential use. In residen- tial areas, it is understood that other uses such as schools can be permitted. The sixth category allows multi - family densities in various zoning districts if the site is designated P -D residential and upon receipt of a use permit. Flexibility in terms of density and development would be allowed in the area if a project furthered the goals of the Housing Element. The six sub- categories and the density and intensity of uses permitted in these subcategories are as follows: A. Residential Hillside Conservation. Maxi- mum density of 0.5 DU /net acre (du /ac) or 1.55 people /acre. Maximum intensity of building and impervious surface coverage: 15,000 square feet or 25 percent of site area, whichever is less. B. Very Low Density Single Family. Maximum density of 1.09 du/ac or 3.38 people/acre. Maximum intensity of building and impervious surface coverage: 35 percent of net site area. C. Residential Low Density Single- Family. Maximum density of 2.18 DU /net acre or 6.76 people /acre. Maximum intensity of building and impervious surface coverage: 45 percent of net site. D. Medium Density Residential (M10, M12, MIS). 1. M -10- maximum density of 4.35 DU /net acre /acre or 13.5 people /acre. 2. M -12.5- maximum density of 3.48 DU /net acre-or 10.8 people /acre. 3. M -15- maximum density of 2.90 DU /net acre or 9.0 people /acre. In all cases above, the maximum intensity of building and-Impervious surface coverage is: 50% - 60% of site area. E. Multi family — Maximum density of 14.5 DU /net acre or 27 -45 people /acre. Maximum intensity of building coverage: 40% of site area. F. P -D (Planned' Development) Residential: 4.35 to 12.45 DU /net acre or 13.5 to 38.6 peo- ple per Jacre. Maximum intensity of building coverage: 25% - 35% of site area. All projects proposed on sites with this designation shall require use permit approval a provided for in Article 16 of the Zoning Ordinance. It should be noted that any discussion of the number of people per acre is not meant to act as a limit to family size or maximum number of people that would be permitted to live on a site. The population densities given are meant only to act as a guide to the average number of people likely to occupy a given area. Commercial /Office Commercial land is broken into €euf two general subcategories. The fir-s` t fnit ;; — sa;eategefies and the Densities and intensities of uses permitted in these sub- categories are as follows_ Saratoga General Plan 12 August 25, 2006 of SA$� TO V o,�L�FOR�`i • Retail Commercial Retail (CR): ^.3� 5 $A 9:7 27 45 eeple fe. There are five main commercial areas in the City with this des- nation. The main commercial areas in- clude Downtown Big Basin Way (including Neale's Hollow), Argonaut Shopping Cen- ter, the Gateway, uito Shopping Center and the Center at Prospect and Lawrence (including nearby Big Tree Center). These commercial areas serve the community and /or their immediate neighborhood. They are not re>ional in orientation and tend to be located in relatively small complexes. Maximum intensity of building coverage is 60% of net site area, with up to 100% of the net site area allowed in the downtown Vil- a e. Where a new commercial development is to be located adjacent to or across from an es- tablished single- family or multi- family resi- dential use, appropriate landscape buffers shall be required that are at least equal to the setbacks of the adjacent residential district. No single tenant of said development shall exceed 15,000 square feet of floor area. Professional Administrative (PA): 3.63 comr granted) or- 27 33.9 people/ae . The profes- sional administrative office desi nag tion eg ner- ally serves as a transition zone between com- mercial areas and residential areas in the City. The maximum Pleor- ^F°^ Ratio (PAR) and intensity of building coverage for this desig- nation is 0.30 0459-of net site area. Draft Land Use Element In 2004.1 the City implemented a residential mixed -use ordinance, which establishes stan- dards for mixed use development. Mixed uses are allowed by use permit in commercial and office zones within the City of Saratoga. Mixed use is defined as the development of a lot or building with two or more different land uses, such as residential, commercial. office or public. The purpose of the mixed use development stan- dards is to further accommodate the City's fair share of the regional housing need and to im- plement the policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan, adopted in 2002. in a consis- tent manner throughout the various commercial and office zoned districts of the City. It is further the goal of these standards to protect existing and future commercial development by estab- lishing standards to ensure compatibility of ad- joining commercial and residential uses. The maximum net base density allowed is 20 dwell- ing units per acre, excluding density . bonuses for very low- income, low- income. or senior hous- ing_. The residential portion of a mixed use building shall not exceed 50% of the total floor area, and shall range from 850 square feet for a one - bedroom unit to 1,250 square feet for a two - bedroom unit. An increase of 10% of the total floor area is permitted for the site, for projects that provide below- market -rate housing Total Saratoga General Plan 13 August 25, 2006 of SAR9� O i site coverage may also be increased by 10% for a project containing below market -rate housing. Community Facilities Sites c-E)w.,nunity Faeilit�, land use is broken into three mit-v miner s'ubeategerieS These uses e do SEr-ib@d belows All institutional, public and quasi- public uses fall into this category Educational uses such as: Set—eel open c„^ n eurte (1-5). Ele- mentary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and the West Valley Community College are the uses that make up this sub- category. The open space and recreation ar- eas of these sites are part of the City's open space inventory and help supplement city park use. Only school facilities or uses com- patible with those facilities and adjacent uses are allowed in this land use category- I2 ildi r :t, , d by the ZORiRg Or-diaanGe th 0 h th dit' al Use POF n hi' ^eilit y ( Fr ; Public facilities. such as. the Civic Center, the Community Li- brary, and two fire stations and public schools and institutions (i.e. West Valley College are also included in this category. They are institutional uses under govern- ment control (other- than Seheel distr-i ^t°' that provide a public service. Building ;"te"- sity is gover-fled by the Zoning QF-dinaflee Allowable building ifilefi4ty-AaFie's. -iOA This desig- nation also includes private institutional uses, including but not limited to, religious uses (churches, synagogues, religions Draft Land Use Element schools and the novitiate), convalescent homes private schools, the cemetery, the electrical substation, and the Odd Fellows Home. These are institutional uses that pro- vide a public service but are not controlled by a publicly elected governing board. A4- lowable building * sity var-ies and , .1 h the 7 n d eAll , and c'1"Ilpa- pT�1T��pmirrt�yi yii�ui�c is are evaluated through the 11w 1' ti b "'r � „ p tibilit ,kith .,djae nt Fia All uses or their expansions including building intensity are evaluated through the use permit process and must comply with criteria indicating their compatibility with adjacent uses. For quasi - public uses a master plan may be required for all structures changes of use, and improvements in the quasi - public designation. If required: the master plan shall be approved before approval of any buildings and other improvements. 0-pen Space /Resource Protection Open space land use is broken down into -sue four subcategories. -The fi«t f"”' are take" f em the deSignatieflS SUggeSted iR GE)Ye,-fRe;;I CAdA Seetion 65660(b) regarding the open spaea Ole e„t The Hillside Open Space sube teger- . was cffllccn 4-fe- - thv C + Cl County General Dl., and is used ­y -n the spheF@ of inPuenee area. The last h t a y of a efed in the govemmecnt cede Those h t e f „•ther- des^rih�ro eger- ()pen Spaeo giement of this Goner-a! The density and intensity of the uses permitted in these subcategories are as follows: Saratoga General Plan 14 August 25, 2006 oS 6Ag9 q � T /U`• "O9 i ��.09LIFORr�y� ,J • Managed Resource Production (OS -MR). This designation consists primarily of the orchard _]ands.,_water_reservoirs and lands that are under Williamson Act Contracts within the City. Single- family dwellings as- sociated with agricultural uses are permitted at a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit per 4 acres. Only structures directly related to the maintenance of these open space uses are permitted on the sites within this desig- nation. L- Outdoor Recreation (OS -OR). This subcate- gory consists of City or County parks or lands designated for those uses. Only rec- reational. facilities (i.e. playground equip- ment, recreational courts, etc.), structures necessary to support the parks or structures of particular historic value are permitted in these areas. These sites are considered to be of particular value for recreational purposes. Some parks preserve significant vegetation features, such as Hakone Gardens and Villa Montalvo County Park. .L Ellie &-Hillside Open Space (OS -H). This designa- tion covers all areas within Saratoga's Sphere of Influence that are not designated as parks or OS -MR. This designation allows uses which support and enhance a rural character, promote the wise use of natural resources and avoid natural hazards. Uses include agricultural, mineral extraction, Draft Land Use Element parks and low intensity recreational facili- ties, land in its natural state, wildlife refuges and very low intensity residential develop- ment. Other support uses related to the uses already listed may also be permitted. Al- lowed residential is.between 1 dwelling unit per 20 acres to 1 dwelling unit per 160 acres based on a slope density formula subject to stringent criteria. These criteria will hereeme part e€ the apply to the Sphere of Influence portion of the General Plan. • Private Ownership (OS -P). The Saratoga Country Club Golf Course is currently the only site that falls under this designation. This site includes a significant amount of private open space totaling 1000 acres. Overall Height Linut No structures in Saratoga shall be over two stories in height except for structures located within the Saratoga Village boundary (as de- fined by the Saratoga Village Area Plan, (1988). In the Village, structure height will be limited based on compatibility with ex- isting structures and the natural environ- ment, On sites used for quasi- public uses, a three -story structure will be allowed pro- vided the slope underneath the three -story area is 10% or more and a stepped pad is used. (Resolution 2285 adopted 11/7/85) Saratoga General Plan 15 August 25, 2006 of saR9 b9lIFORZy1 Draft Land Use Element Exhibit LU -5 — Land Use Map (Land Use Map to be inserted upon approval by City Council of the Land Use Element and related Map amendments. Copies of the current Land Use Map are available in the Saratoga Community Development Department) Saratoga General Plan 16 August 25, 2006 t,SAIt��O9 ' fr+ ��.C�9LrFOR�l Table LU -1 Land Use Cateaories Draft Land Use Element LAND USE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF USE DU /ACRE OR ALLOWABLE PEOPLE PER ACRE COVERAGE RESIDENTIAL LAND USES Residential Hi_l_ls_ide_ 0.5 du /ac or 1.55 25% of site area, or Single- family dwellings Conservation people /acre 15,000 whichever is less Residential Very Low 1.09 du /ac or 3.38 35% of site area Single - family dwellings Density people /acre Residential Low Density 2.18 du /net acre or 45% of site area Single family dwellings. 6.76 people/acre Medium Density M -10 4.35 du /net acre or 13.5 people/acre Single - family homes M -12.5 3.48 du /net acre or 10.8 people/acre M -15 2.90 du /net acre or 13.5 people/acre Residential Multi- 14.5 du /ac or 27 -24 40% of site area Detached and attached single- family homes, condominiums, Family people /acre duplexes and apartments Planned Development 4.35 - 12.45 du /acre 25 -35% of site area Mix of single- family and multi - family densities and housing Residential or 13.5 - 38.6 peo- types. le/acre COMMERCIAL LAND USES Commercial Retail ** 60% of site area, or Commercial uses /centers serving community and/or neighbor- up to 100% in hood; not regional in orientation. Refer to Saratoga Village downtown Saratoga Specific Plan for uses permitted in Specific Plan area. Village area Professional Office ** 30% of site area Professional offices uses permitted; serves as transition zone between commercial and residential areas. PUBLIC AND QUASI - PUBLIC FACILITIES LAND USES Community Facilities varies varies Public, civic and quasi- public (private institutional uses, includ- Sites ing but not limited to, religious uses (churches, synagogues, religions schools and the novitiate), convalescent homes, private schools, the cemetery, the electrical substation, and the Odd Fellows Home. OPEN SPACE LAND USES Open Space — Outdoor 1 du/ 4 acres N/A City or County parks or lands designated for those uses. Only Recreation recreational facilities (i.e. playground equipment, recreational courts, etc.), structures necessary to support the parks or struc- tures of particular historic value are permitted in these areas. These sites are considered to be of particular value for recrea- tional purposes. Open Space - Private N/A Consists of open space resources under private ownership (i.e. Saratoga Country Club Golf Course) Open Space — Man- N/A Consists primarily of orchard lands, water reservoirs and lands that aged Resources are under Williamson Act Contract. Only single -family dwellings or structures directly associated with agricultural use are permitted. Hillside Open Space 1 du/20 acres to 1 25%.0 or 12,000 Covers all areas within Saratoga's Sphere of Influence (Sol) not du/160 acres (based square feet which- designated as parks or OS -MR.. Uses include agricultural, min - on a slope density ever is less eral extraction, parks and low intensity recreational facilities, formula subject to land in its natural state, wildlife refuges and very low intensity stringent criteria) residential development and support uses of those listed above. These criteria apply to the Sol portion of the General Plan • Overall Height Limit_ No structure permitted over two stories in height except for structures located within the Saratoga Village boundary (as defined by the Saratoga Village Area Plan, (1988) or for quasi -public uses, a three -story structure is allowed provided the slope underneath the three -story area is 10% or more and a stepped pad is used; •• Mixed residential/commercial uses are permitted in all commercial lands. The maximum 20 dwelling units per acre, excluding density bonuses for very low- income, low- income, or senior housing. The residential portion shall not exceed 50% of the total floor area, ( 850 sq. ft. for a one - bedroom unit -1,250 sq. ft for a two-bedroom unit), with an increase of 10% of the total floor area permitted for the site, for projects that provide below- market -rate housing. Total site coverage may also be increased by 10% fora project containing below market -rate housin Saratoga General Plan 17 August 7, 2006 ti "1806.� °9�IFOR� Draft Land Use Element LAND USE ISSUES The following land use conditions also apply to special situations within Saratoga. Height Limitations In 2002 at the request of the Saratoga Woods Neighborhood the City Council established a sin - gle- story limitation for residences in the Saratoga Woods Neighborhood This neighborhood is gener- ally bordered by Cox Avenue to the south. Saratoga Avenue to the east Saratoga Creek to the west and Prospect High School to the north. This restriction precludes any new second story additions. The ex- istin,g�second story dwellings are exempt from this restriction Outside of the Saratoga Woods Neigh- borhood two- stories are permitted but no single - family dwelling shall exceed twenty -six feet in height without a use permit The Saratoga Woods Neighborhood is shown in Figure LU 6. Secondaa Dwellings Within the residential designation, secondary resi- dential dwelling units are allowed as a permitted use The structure itself may require Design Review approval if required by the Zoning Ordinance. A second dwelling unit is defined as an attached or detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete living facilities including permanent pro- visions for living cooking sleeping and sanitation. In conjunction with the Housing Element, if the property owner records an affordability covenant restricting rental occupancy of their second unit to very low or low- income households at affordable levels the property owner may exceed both the maximum total allowable floor area and the maxi- mum allowable site coverage for the site by 10%. Historic Resources In recognition of the historic character of Saratoga. the City has adopted an Historic Preservation Ordi- nance to protect its irreplaceable heritage resources. In 1982 the Heritage Preservation Commission was established by the City Council to assist with and encourage the preservation of Sara - toQap s heritage resources, inventory historic re- sources recommend to the City Council specific resources that should have historic designations, and act as an advisory body to the City Council. Planning Commission, and other agencies as to the impact of proposed new development on historic resources. In addition to several local historic structures, features and sites. the City Council has desig- nated two heritage lanes as local landmarks. The City Council has designated the brick portion of Austin Wfay west of Highway 9 as a Heritage Lane The bricks of Austin Way were laid around 1904 when the railway ran alon sg ide Austin Way. The trolley line connected Saratoga to San Jose and was in operation until 1933. The Saratoga segment of Austin Way is one of the very few remaining sections of brick highway paving to be found. A permit and discretionary review are required pursuant to the Zoning Or- dinance for encroachments or excavations in the City right- of -way. In addition, the City Council designated Saratoga Avenue between Fruitvale Avenue and 14301 Saratoga Avenue as a Heri- tage Lane Saratoga Avenue from Fruitvale to the Village continues to be, as it was in the past. one of the most important entrances to the Citv and a route leading to the heart of the village. The street is characterized by two traffic lanes lined by mature trees and several historic resi- dences Fencing walls, and development appli- cations for residences located along this Heri- tage Lane require discretionary review pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance. A list of local historic landmarks and heritage lanes is available in the City's Community De- velopment Department. Saratoga General Plan 18 August 7, 2006 of 6AR9� I r;. ����c9tIPOR��j, 0 u m .g m Draft Land Use Element i Prospect Road 1 Cox Avenue I " r0 C oda C Je cn as c Six ) 4 )�1uty� � Y�l s i • � asn`w� di�ea S ."" Big cap Uy, I � O SOURCE: City o(Saratoga, July zoos. Saratoga General Plan 19 m a ale r � Exhibit LU-6 SARATOGA WOODS OVERLAY AREA City Limit — •• —••�•• Sphere of Influence Boundary Subdivision Boundary 0 IM 112 1 rntle August 7, 2006 pt SAA9' .k I 9LIFORT�1% The following historic resources, which are listed on the National and State of California Re ig'ster, exist within the Saratoga Planning Area: • The Warner Hutton House, located at 1377 Fruitvale Avenue. Draft Land Use Element Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal Provision Solid and liquid waste material is treated and disposed of outside of the Saratoga planning area. Population Trends Paul Masson Mountain Winery, located on- _. Pierce Road. Saratoga has not experienced substantial popu- lation growth for several decades. By 1979, most of the vacant developable land was built upon. Most population growth since 1980 is due largely to changes in household size within ex- isting dwellings: Because Saratoga is nearly built out except for hillside areas, there has been little new housing construction over the past 25 ears other than demolition and replacement of existin2 h6usin2 stock. • Miller - Melone Ranch, located at 12795 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. • The Saratoga Foothill Club, located at 20399 Park Place. • The Saratoga Toll Road, eg nerally located at the beginning of Third Street and Big Basin Way. • Villa Montalvo, located at 14800 Montalvo Road. • The Welch -Hurst Building, located at 15800 Sanborn Road. Mineral Resources Mineral resources in the Saratoga vicinity are lim- ited primarily to sandstone and shale. Currently, there are no mines or quarries known to be operat- ing in Saratoga or its Sphere of Influence. Timber Production Section 65302 (a) (1) of the California Government Code requires that General Plans address timber production in their land use elements. There are no timber production areas in the Saratoga Planning Area that would be affected by the Land Use Ele- ment. Military Facilities Section 65302 (a) (2) of the California Government Code requires that land use elements of General Plans address military facilities. There are no mili- tary facilities in or adjacent to the Saratoga Plan- ning Area that would be affected by the Land Use Element, According to the State of California Department of Finance Saratoga's population was 30.850 as of January 2005. This figure does not include residents within the city's unincorporated Sphere of Influence. Population projections prepared by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) show that the City can anticipate a total population of 31.700 in 2010. 32,400 in 2015 and 33,300 in 2020. These are only projections and actual population may change somewhat due to local economic and other conditions or constraints. Employment Trends Saratoga's predominant low- density residential 1attern provides limited employment opportuni- ties There are no industrial or manufacturing plants large -scale research and development facilities or "big box" commercial structures. The largest employers are Safeway. Longs. .Gene's Market, West Valley Community Col- lege schools and the City Government Center. This trend is not expected to change. Saratoga General Plan 20 August 7, 2006 o� 8Ag9 I '•.Ci9t,FOR�1 ADMINISTERING AND IMPLEMENTING THE LAND USE ELEMENT The Land Use Element, similar to all other Ele- ments is not a static document. State Law allows the City to improve amendments to the Land Use Element up to four times per calendar year. The Land Use Element is implemented through a vari- ety of methods, including the Saratoga Zoning Or- dinance specific 121ans annexation policies and the City's Capital Improvement Budget. These are de- scribed below. Zoning Ordinance Saratoga has adopted a Zoning Ordinance as part of the larger Municipal Code. The Zoning Ordinance classifies properties within the community into a series of zoning districts, each containing a list of permitted and condi- tionally_ permitted land use, development regu- lations and provides for review of individual development applications to ensure consistency with the and Zoning Ordinance. Specific Plans California Government Code allows cities and counties to adopt Specific Plans for portions of a community that provide a mid -level land use regulation for lands governed by the Specific Plan Currently. the City has adopted a Specific Plan for the Northwest Hillside area and a Spe- cific Plan for the downtown business district, known as The Saratoga Village Specific Plan. Design Guidelines Saratoga has adopted Design Guidelines for The Saratoga Village Specific Plan area and for commercial properties in the Saratoga - Sunny-vale Road Gateway District located along Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road, between Project Road and the railroad tracks. The pur- pose of these Guidelines is to guide new and redeveloped uses and new development or property redevelopment in a manner that en- Draft Land Use Element hances the unique character of each area. Additionally, the Gateway District Guide- lines provide direction for the design of mixed -use projects that introduce a compo- nent of residential uses within the Gateway District, as provided for in the General Plan Housing Element. Area Plans Twelve Area Plans have been adopted ad- dressing development, infrastructure and other issues within distinct sub -areas of Saratoga. These Area Plans are separate from the Land Use Element and are found in Chapter 4 of the General Plan. Annexations The City of Saratoga may annex properties within the unincorporated portion of Santa Clara County into the City of Saratoga. To be considered for annexation, properties must be located within the boundaries of the adopted Saratoga Sphere of Influence. Upon annexation. the City may extend urban services to these areas, and the properties annexed are subject to zoning requirements and all other land use regulations adopted by the City of Saratoga. Annexations must be approved by the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). Capital Improvement Program The City of Saratoga has adopted a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that establishes priorities for the maintenance, rehabilitation. expansion or the construction of new capital facilities within the community. Typically, this includes, parks, public buildings. infra- structure and similar facilities. By State Law. the City must find that the CIP is con- sistent with the General Plan the prior to adoption of the CIP. Saratoga General Plan 21 August 7, 2006 aS 6AgR 1 "lYt6^:1 GOALS AND STRATEGIES 7 • • Draft Land Use Element • ■- • • I' Saratoga General Plan 22 August 7, 2006 01 6A� 1 i '�.C,9LIF,ORT11% t f single fe sidential r 'vets of4oz pa cc.r�iranr�xcTalii Trc.,. Y. � j......... lots, „lti family residential eets of eight or- MeFe units, and PFOjeets do signed fO. an .,__ pane lead of me - than 30 persons: implementation Measu reports that dese_:he the tr;4ff;P in; 2#}es. P IieT8 shall he evaluated against .,r.l ;r..,....e standards to assufe that the elated traff e neise, light, appear__ aflGe, and intensity of usea, have limited ad impaet en !he area. PO Th c4ty of existing b ���� a Y r n rt streets ha e r eg e HiZ@d n r t„ tentatiVe_h„ildiRg Site of SU A'i h 11 h .les :.,ne.l to ininimize disruption to the mv�caused by ., n thr-E)U ,h OF heavy vw —vTai. Luc ......... ... ........b. .,. ..., »., 4a€€lE- The number- of rha h streets Gtip afte el anEWF elleeter- vt_eet✓ should he Fnin-- -- -_ed. (-' 11 t.)r greet that both begin and rid at inter Liens with the safne a-ter -ial shall he enee aged. implementation Measur-" Amend c„hd:,,;Si„p nrd;n.,p,.e G 1 7• T p g Term Eeonafflie CA,,,ndnec P- -emote t- ho bong teefffi 069ROFflie soundness of the City gevemment thFough GaFeful analysis of land use dReisions and fiseal Yr paliGy 11 The Cit. h ll 'd _ the of z- riv-crcTJr,:znzai�oio °c : .. ................ ..:.Y.'.., ., ., all land use-deGisiens on the City. pelicy 12 The City shall uo op t an ord in an a hirh ..,.;.1.. 1 authorize e.. aGtiass in the fefffi 04 impy-O "'Ofnenrs fees FeqUiFed fro, _rl ernes to eempensate thrfor- tthee dir-eGt an`1 nfl :,.,^,t- P- GE)ROMin of f t that ar-is-e f efn proposed development and to plementation of rh ;� mIIVt°cR7mrI�7TC'n lcuc"c.[o., o. nn.. . Draft Land Use Element A f-fi;M that the City shell cons :n „e to he pre derninantly a eafnmunity of single family de PaNey 13 Existing non developed sites zeeneedd Single family detaelied r-esid-tential Should design Pel eyj 4 Industfial I-and- use in Saafatega shall be limited to a sting sites. ' The followin,ggoals and implementing strategies trategies have been adopted to ensure that the vision of. Saratoga can be achieved. The term "goal' des - ignates a Oesired end state which the Land Use Element attempts to achieve. The term "strat- egy” describes specific methods or actions that the City can take to achieve each goal. Residential Land Use Goal LU 1: Maintain the predominantly semi - rural residential character of Saratoga. Strategy LU 1.1: Affirm that the city shall continue to be predominately a community of single - family detached residences. (Ex- isting LU 8.1) Strategy LU 1.2: Continue to review all residential development proposals to ensure consistency with Land Use Element goals and strategies. Strategy LU 1.3: Existing undeveloped sites zoned single - family detached residential should remain so designated. (Existing Pol- icy 8.1) Strategy LU 1.4: Review and update Area Plans on a periodic basis to ensure that they reflect the desires and needs of each neigh- borhood. Strategy LU 1.5: Ensure that all develop- ment proposals are consistent with the spiri t and requirements established by Measure G. Saratoga General Plan 23 August 7, 2006 of sqA S' �•.C�9tIFORT��ri Commercial O&e Industrial and Public Land Use Goal LU 2: Encourage the economic viability of Saratoga's existing commercial and office areas -.and _ theiraccessibility - by- residents, taking. into ac- count the impact on surrounding residential areas. (Existing LU 4.0) Strategy LU 2.1: Non - residential development shall be confined to sites presently designated on the General Plan Map for non - residential uses. Existing non - residential zoning shall not be expanded nor new non - residential zoning districts added. (Existing LU 4.2) Strategy LU 2.2: Non - residential And industr-411 uses shall be buffered from other uses by meth- ods such as setbacks, landscaping, berms, and soundwalls as determined through the Design Review Rrocess. (Existing LU4.1) Strategy LU 2.3: The City shall revise the zoning ordinance to allow bed and breakfast establishments as conditional uses in commer- cial or residential zoning districts where such uses have not previously been permitted and where such uses would be appropriate. (Exist- ing LU 4.3) Strategy LU 2.4: The City shall work with commercial property owners and merchants to encourage appropriate modernization and up- grading of retail establishments consistent with the historic character of the community to pro - vide pleasant shopping experiences. Strategy LU 2.5: The City shall monitor Zon- ing Ordinance standards to ensure that non- residential parking standards are adequate to minimize pill -over of parking into adjacent neighborhoods. Goal LU 3: Promote the long -term fiscal soundness of the City of Saratoga through careful analysis of Draft Land Use Element land use decisions and fiscal practices. (Existing LU 7.0) Strategy LU 3.1: The City shall consider the economic impact of all land use deci- sions on the City budget through the prepa- ration of fiscal impact analyses for major development proposals. (Existing-LU 7.1 ) Strategy LU 3.2: The City shall adopt regulations authorizing exactions in the form of improvements or fees required from de- velopers to compensate the City for their fair share of direct and indirect economic effects that arise from proposed development and to insure implementation of the General Plan. ( Existing Policy LU 7.2) Goal LU 4: Provide sufficient land uses for public quasi _public and similar land uses in Saratoga. Strategy LU 4.1: Monitor the amount and type of land needed for City and quasi - public uses and facilities through the annual City budgetary process and Capital Im- provement Program. Neighborhood Protection Goal LU 5: Relate development proposals to existing and planned street capacities to avoid excessive noise, traffic, and other public safety hazards so as to protect neighborhoods. If it is determined that existing streets need to be im- proved to accommodate a project, such im- provements shall be in place or bonded for prior to issuance of building permits. (Existing LU 6.0) Strategy LU 5.1: Prior to initial approval, the decision making body shall consider the cumulative traffic impacts of single - family residential projects of 4 or more lots, multi- family residential projects of eight or more units, and commercial projects designed for an occupancy load of more than 30 persons. August 7, 2006 Saratoga General Plan 24 oS 6AR9� I '•.C'9LIFORt'�� This may be accomplished through completion of traffic impact analyses prepared by qualified traffic engineers or transportation planners. (Existing LU 6.1)) Strategy LU 5.2: Development proposals shall be evaluated -- against -City standards and guide- lines to assure that the related traffic, noise, light, appearance, and intensity of the proposed use have limited adverse impact on the area and can be mitigated to below City thresholds of environmental significance. (Existing LU 6.2 — revised Strategy LU 5.3: The capacity of existing streets shall be recognized prior to tentative building site or subdivision approval of any project. New development shall be designed to minimize disruption to the area caused by an increase in through or heavy traffic. (Existing LU 6.4) Strategy LU 5.4: Through the development re- view_ process ensure that adjoining neighbor- hoods are protected from noise, light, glare and other impacts resulting from new or expanded non - residential developments. Environmental and Resource Protection Goal LU 6: Protect natural resources and amenities through appropriate land use and related programs. Strategy LU 6.1: Incorporate specific stan- dards and requirements into the Zoning Ordi- nance to preserve and protect sensitive water- shed areas on hillsides within the community. Strategy LU 6.2: Development proposals shall incorporate stormwater quality features. in- cluding but not limited to, grassy bio- swales. to protect surface and subsurface water quality. Strategy LU 6.3: Continue to implement the City's Construction Materials Recycling Pro- gram to reduce the quantity of construction de- bris in local landfills. Strategy LU 6.4: The General Plan shall con- tinue to enforce and implement existing_poli- Draft Land Use Element cies of tree protection, especially of native trees. Williamson Act Contracts and Agricultural Protection Goal LU 7 :.Protect existing agricultural re- sources and encourage expansion of this use. Strateev LU 7.1: Encouraze renewal and discourage cancellation of Williamson Act contracts to preserve agricultural lands. Strategy LU 7.2: Allow agricultural and oven space landowners to voluntarily protect their land. Strategy LU 7.3: Encourage agricultural use on suitable land with protection for nearby residences as appropriate. Hillside Development Goal LU 8: The natural beauty of the West Valley hillsides area shall be maintained and protected for its contribution to the overall qual- ity of life of current and future generations. Strateev LU 8.1: Development proposals shall minimize impacts to ridgelines, signifi- cant natural hillside features, including but not limited to steep topography. major stands of vegetation. especially native vegetation and oak trees, and watercourses. Strategy LU8.2: Adhere to the Northwestern Hillside Specific Plan which is incorporated herein by this reference. (Existing LU 2.0) Goal LU 9: Generally encourage medium den- sity, multi - family residential and non - residential in flatland areas where most appropriate for ur- ban development. Strategy LU 9.1: Limit Expansion of Urban Development in the hillside areas. Strategy LU 9.2: The City Shall evaluate its designated unincorporated Urban Service Saratoga General Plan 25 August 7, 2006 u� SA a �o J~ 9 X i Areas to determine if the areas are compatible with the County's Local Formation Commis- sion (LAFCO) policies and are-appropriate for annexation and urban development. (Existing LU 1.2) Strategy LU 9.3: Limit the amount of rag_ ding -- — within hillside areas to the minimum amount needed for dwellings and access. Goal LU 10• Minimize the visual impacts of hill- side development especially on ridgetops. Strategy LU 10.1: Require development pro- posals in hillside areas to undertake visual analyses and mitigate significant visual im- pacts. Goal LU 11• Foster closer interjurisdictional coop- eration and coordination concerning land use and development issues. Strategy LU 11.1: Adhere to Joint Hillside Land Use Objectives that will assure basic con- sistency of hillside land use policies among the West Valley_ jurisdictions. The West Valley Cities and the County should work together to achieve the shared oag 1 of preserving the natu- ral beauty of the West Valley Hillsides. Strategy LU 11.2: Continue to work within the adopted Joint Planning Objectives and Land Use principles for West Valley Hillsides Areas to reinforce existing policies. Historic Character /Cultural Resources Goal LU 12• Recognize the heritage of the City by seeking to protect historic and cultural resources, where feasible. Strategy LU _12.1: Enhance the visual charac- ter of the City by encouraging compatibility_ of architectural styles that reflect established ar- chitectural traditions. Strategy LU 12.2: Develop zoning and other incentives for property owners to preserve his- Draft Land Use Element toric resources and seek out historic desig- nations for their respective properties. Strategy LU 12.3: In order to-create an in- centive for the protection of historic struc- tures modify the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Planning Commission to have the - -authority-to- modify- any -of the development regulations in the Ordinance. if the subject of the application is a structure which has been designated as an historic landmark. Strategy LU 12.4: The City shall continue to participate in the Mills Act program which allows property owners of historic residences a reduction of their property tax. Stra*g, LU 12.5: Encourage public knowl- edge understanding and nd appreciation of the City's12ast and foster civic and neighbor- hood pride and sense of identity based upon the recognition and use of the City's heritage resources. Strategy LU 12.6: The Heritage Preserva- tion Commission shall regularly update the City's Historic Resources Inventory. Strategy LU 12.7: Design Review by both the Planning Commission and the Heritage Preservation Commission shall be required for development proposals impacting any of the City's heritage land and/or any historic resources listed on any local or state inven- tory. Strategy LU 12.8: For any project devel- opment affecting structures that are 50 years of age or older. conduct a historic review. Strategy LU 12.9: Conduct reconnaissance - level analyses of new development projects to ensure that no significant archeological. prehistoric paleontological. Native Ameri- can resources would be disturbed. If such re- sources are found appropriate steps shall be made consistent with CEQA requirements to protect these resources. Saratoga General Plan 26 August t, ZUUb n� 6Ag' C9tIFOR�y� Design Review Goal LU 13: The City shall use the design review process to assure that new construction and major additions thereto are compatible with the site and the adjacent surroundings. (Existing LU 5.0) Sth&kj LU-13.'- Ufilize the site development and design review process and the California Environmental Quality Act in the review of proposed residential and non - residential pro- jects to promote high quality design, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, to en- sure compatibility with surrounding properties and use. and to minimize environmental im- pacts Special attention shall be given to en- suring compatibility between residential and non - residential uses (e.g.. land use buffering). Annexations Goal LU 14: Seek to achieve appropriate and con- tiguous City boundaries to provide for the efficient delivery of public services and to create a greater sense of community. Strategy LU 14.1: Land shall not be annexed to Saratoga unless it is contiguous to the exist- ing city limits, within the Sphere of Influence, and it is determined by the city that public services can be provided without unreasonable cost to the City and dilution of services to ex- isting residents. (Existing LU 1.1) Strategy LU 14..2: The City shall evaluate its designated unincorporated Urban Service Areas to determine if the areas are compatible with the County's Local Agency Formation Com- mission Policies and are appropriate for an- nexation and urban development. (Existing LU. 1.2) Draft Land Use Element Air Quality Goal LU 15: Improve local and regional air quality by ensuring all development projects incorporate all feasible measures to reduce air pollutants. Strate& LU 15.1: Require development projects to comply with Bay Area Air Qual- ity Management District measures to reduce fugitive dust emissions due to grading and construction activities. Strategy LU 15.2: Encourage use of trip demand measures as part of major commer- cial and office development projects to re- duce dependence on auto use. Zoning Ordinance Review And Amendment Goal LU 16: Review and amend (as needed) the Zoning Ordinance to provide consistency with the General Plan updates. new state legislation and court decisions. Strateev LU 16.1: Consider Zoning Ordi- nance amendments that implement the use and development of goals, policies, and plan objectives identified in the adopted 2006 Land Use Element and Land Use Maix f the General Plan. Saratoga General Plan 27 August 7, 2006 01 sA$R� q O I c9tIFOR?�lr''i IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM Draft Land Use Element In accordance with Section 65400 California Government Code the Land Use Element Implementation Program serves as a guide for City elected officials and staff on how to implement the adopted Land Use goals and strategies Its main purpose is to ensure that the overall direction provided in this Element re- ag rdin the he City's growth and development is translated from general terms to specific actions. Each implementation action is a measure or procedure that may require additional City action. This action may occur on a City-wide basis or in specific areas within the City. Implementation of the specific pro- grams will be dependent on funding constraints The Implementation Programs are intended for use in the preparation of Annual Reports to the City Council on the status of implementing the goals and strategies of the Land Use Elements and to assist in the development of yearly work programs for the City. Residential Land Use Goal LU 1• Maintain the predominantly semi -rural residential character of Saratoga. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4, 1.5 Strategy 111.4: Review and update Area Plans on a periodic basis to ensure that they reflect the de- sires and needs of each neighborhood. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: 2006-2008 Commercial Office, Industrial and Public Land Use Goal LU 2• Encourage the economic viability of Saratoga's existing commercial and office areas and their accessibility by residents taking into account the impact on surrounding residential areas. (Exist - in LU 4.0 Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 2.1. 2.2. 2.4. 2.5 Strategy LU 2.3: The City shall revise the zoning ordinance to allow bed and breakfast establish- ments as conditional uses in commercial or residential zoning districts where such uses have not pre- viously been permitted and where such uses would be appropriate. Action Item• Revise the Zoning_ Ordinance Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: FY 2007 -2008 Saratoga General Plan LUI -1 August 7, 2006 o� 9AR9 f� �O gip~ ... .•.. 9 C9tIPOR�� /, Draft Land Use Element Goal LU 3: Promote the long -term fiscal soundness of the City of Saratoga through careful analysis of land use decisions and fiscal practices. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees _ Time- Frame: - _.. Ongoing -- -- Related Strategies: LU 3.1. 3.2 Goal LU 4: Provide sufficient land uses for public, quasi- public and similar land uses in Saratoga. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department/Public Works Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 4.1 Neighborhood Protection Goal LU 5: Relate development proposals to existing and planned street capacities to avoid excessive noise. traffic, and other public safety hazards so as to protect neighborhoods. If it is determined that ex- istingstreets need to be improved to accommodate a project, such improvements shall be in place or bonded for prior to issuance of building permits. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4 Strategy LU 5.2: Development proposals shall be evaluated against City standards and guidelines to assure that the related traffic, noise: light_ appearance, and intensity of the proposed use have limited adverse impact on the area and can be mitigated to below City thresholds of environmental signifi- cance. Action Item: Develop thresholds of environmental significance. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department/Public Works Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: 2006 -2008 Environmental and Resource Protection Goal LU 6: Protect natural resources and amenities through_ appropriate land use and related programs. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 6.4 Saratoga General Plan LUI -2 August 7, 2006 SA �tiiage? " '•.C9tIFORTj1� , Williamson Act Contracts and Agricultural Protection Draft Land Use Element Goal LU 7• Protect existing agricultural- resources -and encourage expansion of this -use. - - - -- Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 7.1. 7.2. 7.3 Hillside Development Goal LU 8• The natural beauty of the West Valley hillsides area shall be maintained and protected for its contribution to the overall quality of life of current and future generations. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 8.1. 8.2 Goal LU 9• Generally encourage medium density, multi - family residential and non - residential to flat- land areas most appropriate for urban development. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 9.1.9.2.9.3 Goal LU 10• Minimize the visual impacts of hillside development especially on ridge tops. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 10.1 Goal LU 11• Foster closer inter - jurisdictional cooperation and coordination concerning land use and development issues. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department/City Council Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 11.1. 11.2 Historic Character /Cultural Resources Goal LU 127 Recognize the heritage of the City y seeking to protect historic and cultural resources. where feasible. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department/Heritage Preservation Commis- sion Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 12.1. 12.3. 12.4. 12.5. 12.5. 12.6. 12.7. 12.8. Saratoga General Plan LUI -3 August 7, 2006 a� SAj? C91'.IFOR%�l Draft Land Use Element Strategy LU 12.9: Conduct reconnaissance -level analyses of new development projects to ensure that no significant archeological, pre- historic paleontological or Native American resources would be . disturbed If such resources are found appropriate steps shall be made, consistent with CEOA re- quirements to protect these resources Action item: Amend standard conditions of approval. - ._Responsible Agency: Communit�Development Department - -- -- Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: 2006/2007 Design Review Goal LU 13• The City shall use the design review process to assure that new construction and major additions thereto are compatible with the site and the adjacent surroundings. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4.2.5 Annexations Goal LU 14• Seek to achieve appropriate and contiguous City boundaries to provide for the efficient delivery of public services and to create a greater sense of community. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 14.1. 14.2 Air Quality Goal LU 15• Improve local and regional air quality by ensuring that all development projects incorpo- rate all feasible measures to reduce air pollutants. Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: LU 15.1 Zoning Ordinance Review And Amendment Goal LU 16.1: Review and amend as needed the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to provide consis- tency with the General Plan updates new state legislation and court decisions. Responsible Agency: Community Development Funding Source: Development Fees Time Frame: 2006/2008 and Ongoing Related Policies: LU 1.2, 1.4.2.3.5.2 Saratoga General Plan LUI -4 August 7, 2006 of SAP TQ DRAFT OPEN SPACE/CONSERVATION ELEMENT AUGUST 25, 2006 PREPARED BY: LINGO-MCCORMICK CONSULTING JERRY HAAG, URBAN PLANNER t G Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 2 EXISTING OPEN SPACE RESOURCES 5 RESOURCE AREAS 16 OPEN SPACE/RESOURCE PLAN 25 IMPLEMENTING THE OPEN SPACE /CONSERVATION ELEMENT 27 GOALS AND STRATEGIES 28 LIST OF EXHIBITS OSC -1 Parks and Open Space Resources 13 OSC -2 Existing and Proposed Trails 16 0SC -3 Flooding Potential 19 OSC -4 Hazardous Fire Areas 20 OSC -5 Watershed and Open Space Resources 22 APPENDIX Land Use Element Implementation Program Saratoga General Plan 1 August 25, 2006 INTRODUCTION California cities and counties are required to adolt and maintain both Open Space and Conservation Elements as comprehensive parts of their General Plan. The Elements are required to identify existing open space and natural resources within a community and set forth goals and strategies for the protection and preservation of these resources. Such resources include public and private open space, sensitive biological resources, flood hazards, agricultural lands hillsides and others. As provided for in Government Code Section 65301, the General Plan may be adopted in any format deemed appropriate or. convenient by the legislative body, including the combining of elements. For p_umoses of streamlining and combining the discussion of related issues, the City is combin- ing_the Open Space and Conservation Element into a single functional element. The content of this single Element fulfills the requirements established in State law for both Open Space and Conservation Elements. The City of Saratoga adopted its Open Space Element on August 7, 1974, in conjunction with the 1974 General Plan. This Element was last updated in 1993. The Conservation Element was adopted in 1983. The City's connection to the land and to the natural environment has a lengthy historyThe City was founded and based on the lumbering and wood product industry, later evolving as an agriculture resort and artist center, all well tied to and based on the resources and the beauty of the natural environment. In the latter part of the last century, Saratoga became a single - family, residential community. The City has been able to retain its identity and uniqueness by control- ling the density and intensity of development, and by preserving the erg engy of private and public gardens and yards, parks and hillside open spaces. Draft Open Space /Conservation Element However, the continuing and rapid urban growth in the Bay Area affects Saratoga as well. The City's valley floor and foothills are dominated by development. Very few orchards and minimal agricultural lands have survived as reminders of the City's past. Due to the limited land available in the valley, develop- ment has been slowly encroaching into the hillsides and endangering this last remaining natural resource. The City is facing continuous development pressures. The reality of increasing demands for housing and rising land values requires the City to reaffirm and, clearly state its goals and policies regarding its open space and natural resources, and decide on the role. of these resources in determining the character and quality of life for the community in the future. The City of Saratoga has recently confirmed the community's appreciation and desire to preserve and enhance the City's existing character and open spaces in and around the City, through a communi survey conducted in November/December 2005. As a follow up to this survey, the City Council decided to update and combine the Open Space and Conservation Elements, as needed, to reflect community goals, to make them internally consistent with other elements of the General Plan and to meet requirements of current state law. M 1970 the State Legislature islature added Ope Spaee to the list of mandatory Qener-a4 P! glements. The legislative intent was to enswe that eitien and eounti 4ha4 epefl spaee lend is a limited and valuable r-eseur-ee along, with State and r-egienal Open Spaee Plans, will ehieye a _eheasiye p Saratoga General Plan 2 August 25, 2006 The y a The of iner-easing .�5. pressures. feality land-values requires the for- heusing and r-ising t Cf f....«d 1 1y its .. ..1-s era City state and deei tl. • ..l4y s 1:F F tl.e P-har-aeter- and 1 eemmunity the Cbwr-e of . J HEMP r. M. 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Y. � _ After- Abe— eempletien e€ Ehe a_,.ft elef efA, publie ;aeariegs were - geld- by two rl C-emwissiea and the Cit.. G,,.,neil to „lle.., August 25, 2006 After- Abe— eempletien e€ Ehe a_,.ft elef efA, publie ;aeariegs were - geld- by two rl C-emwissiea and the Cit.. G,,.,neil to „lle.., August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element r. wx _ ineltiding, but net lifp�ted fer- the. managed pro l • .« a f , vine te, geland, lands, and { s ifnpeftanee f .. the areas eeanefnie feed • aFeas r-e preduetien - ineltiding, but net lifp�ted Open 5paee-u� fer- the. managed pro l • .« a f , vine te, geland, lands, and { s ifnpeftanee f .. the areas eeanefnie feed fiber-, aFeas r-e preduetien - - Open 5paee-u� fer- the. managed pro l • .« a f , vine te, geland, lands, and { s ifnpeftanee f .. the areas eeanefnie feed fiber-, aFeas r-e preduetien of -of majer, streams, and areas eentaining Saratoga General Plan •- -1. 000"M - f iwo ew s ee3ef=)_ Saratoga Planning Area: The City of Saratoga is located in the westerly portion of Santa Clara County just southwest of the major metropolitan community of San Jose and approximately 35 miles south of San Francisco Saratoga is found at the southerly end of the San Francisco Peninsula. As full descrip- tion of its regional setting and planning area boundaries is contained in the Land Use Element (See Exhibits LU -1 and LU -2 of the Land Use Element). August 25, 2006 -1. 000"M - s Saratoga Planning Area: The City of Saratoga is located in the westerly portion of Santa Clara County just southwest of the major metropolitan community of San Jose and approximately 35 miles south of San Francisco Saratoga is found at the southerly end of the San Francisco Peninsula. As full descrip- tion of its regional setting and planning area boundaries is contained in the Land Use Element (See Exhibits LU -1 and LU -2 of the Land Use Element). August 25, 2006 EXISTING OPEN SPACE RESOURCES The f 11 a �e ste..,r.l.. have been estehl:..he,�l to assist „tee spaee ,7 value. e .iti is intended to vide Y e es x land that afe eens}stent with the geals ef the General PI-an. G- 't e fi,r r e e ..l.,et:e., rr e 1 .l , h ,-. are t t 1:.:te.l to the F .,,,. 11:.. e i. Pr-evidi3ghabitat and senxing pjant and animal life, ineledin habitats C r fish and wildlife, t'fi tellies and a ntal e,l.. eation..3, (_e a et;. , ” pu ,l nell„t-e.,te D d t' of resour-ees. Areas of e and "er-e appfepriat , ~ eduet:en of m .,oral^ basins, nel,,.l:.,.z Draft Open Space /Conservation Element 3: Cukivatead lands - o,— or- ehuds, vine r,l tr e f rr. or- 4. d. • .., A,f h of and streams fee- MM-72-6 2 3. z e cc SJrhnl c-a`ca s- patieular y suite hiking, r:.l•. biking, sueh as e� te..:.. A .Areas .. r 1.11 e ..d fields .,n to l:f.bffi providing between a s eat: and lt„ „L majer- eleding h 1... of s easements, ..tree.....s rivers seenie highway and and 3. A TCCO with i iahereant aarrtx °s that humans find visually pleasing, h t.f.,l enjoyable. 2, Fault .l the lend they cvxicsim�axcza =rceix c.- :,le of k e,,.r, faelt .. Saratoga General Plan 5 August 25, 2006 N16ewsenle. A twee level seate has --been wo ean 1 be 1 sifie.-1 by the level and :.,t�,e.+�: Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Git,. tt, e.e b f Y. cTl.—iiI'e —a nmar�i= ,.hiet, e aoeulture sites of N, WN wm7;0'-M-- 3SW 0 spaee— use — enly,- -asdefin A ! speei€� «,.t t t These lands • add ithi tl,e per-eeptien City, buf of epen spaees lin] between th C als ffiedefn Cit,. and its arzaaaa� oecir een cxxc. vital - ^„14„r-.,1 past Y. wo ean 1 be 1 sifie.-1 by the level and :.,t�,e.+�: Draft Open Space /Conservation Element • Y. t.... t, in the Git,. tt, e.e b f Y. cTl.—iiI'e —a nmar�i= ,.hiet, e aoeulture sites of N, d in the — spaee— use — enly,- -asdefin A ! speei€� «,.t t t These lands • add ithi tl,e per-eeptien City, buf of epen spaees lin] between th C als ffiedefn Cit,. and its arzaaaa� oecir een cxxc. vital - ^„14„r-.,1 past Y. • Y. t.... t, in the Git,. tt, e.e b f t�'xrcT7fcTJ. cTl.—iiI'e —a nmar�i= ,.hiet, e aoeulture sites of N, d in the — spaee— use — enly,- -asdefin A ! speei€� «,.t t t These lands -Wilhaffisen 1, to the add ithi tl,e per-eeptien City, buf of epen spaees lin] between th C als ffiedefn Cit,. and its arzaaaa� oecir een cxxc. vital - ^„14„r-.,1 past Saratoga General Plan 6 August 25, 2006 - in these eases th n ntr-a a will e„Y.f that time, the land , he developed � may with th t daf ds of the zoning ,l:ct,zn in h' h the land leeate.7 rixxcrrtrr�ra:�a s Pro ai mate and- Gemffiunity and- Gepen spaee —ta-al !-+1 h and M a a Ce ffiete. -.. Private lands V•11 Ad ..talye a !eased F Y r- �...l.l :a , use.. 'ele- mentafy Saratoga General Plan Draft Open Space /Conservation Element PadEs Twelve City paAEs afe—leea4ed Th-eugheat the E }t, . The narks a e at d;4£ * 1 l' 'F : .n Mest park a n�e.. e ,�+o :+t «e t' n num-ber- eF those_ ad a a e use,l C 70 The Cit,. of Saratoga Da..l. ,] T ', Ti, t Plan the n.7: tien and tie..._. e •.. -- -' --- - - - -Q- onta � .. h ,. „�,lanne .:a, - th., �ee,la - ., as , the neighbor-heed it sef-ves. barge Residential Lots. Safatega is gener- ally ebafaetefized by large lets with lafge These lets typieall+. l++,-1 :nne a all pertie �r � land is visual }yepen Much eF this epen h usuall se to e .,e e�nl y ef-e ibl the — M-.0 : Regional • e ' a.-tia,,,. the !'tit,'' and in the neighber-heeds in tien of open--spaee sites f• 'ele- mentafy Saratoga General Plan Draft Open Space /Conservation Element PadEs Twelve City paAEs afe—leea4ed Th-eugheat the E }t, . The narks a e at d;4£ * 1 l' 'F : .n Mest park a n�e.. e ,�+o :+t «e t' n num-ber- eF those_ ad a a e use,l C 70 The Cit,. of Saratoga Da..l. ,] T ', Ti, t Plan the n.7: tien and tie..._. e •.. -- -' --- - - - -Q- onta � .. h ,. „�,lanne .:a, - th., �ee,la - ., as , the neighbor-heed it sef-ves. barge Residential Lots. Safatega is gener- ally ebafaetefized by large lets with lafge These lets typieall+. l++,-1 :nne a all pertie �r � land is visual }yepen Much eF this epen h usuall se to e .,e e�nl y ef-e ibl the — M-.0 : August 25, 2006. Regional • e ' a.-tia,,,. the !'tit,'' and exist within within •hl h e ' e The three afe oa sidenta August 25, 2006. Y. Y. Stevens Gfeek D.,,-L_ie_e .Y.,.Ltiple purpose par4E in. 1 Sar-atega e idofits by t. :1 and seem. • . - - Y. - • - Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Under- Willramsen Genii@et The- Land —Aet existing CVII7Ti - the - -e Feg9 -1 -- n�&eiE13- Fxe@%z the tr 3i , cr'1m3 for- de el potential and pressure epffient en these par-eels; Pvivnte Communify Fneilities. These nnd the -e ::°.be: Potential under- residential wing f7 intensive .le el a j . o f the exists mer-e the ftitur-e. For- example, nt prepefty in ei- Hillside Residential (un) e entl —aened 1 T .1 the t th ef4y ..l.i ei... e...» vr�ci —crx�ciciicirrc�m-ix�axc —t.: h developed d th 1 1 .� p�OGTG2VPe0"TCaI .nIIIIgiG rR]]]..CIT vine,. Y. r. Aw 11.11 •.7 bonds s within the City e.- its Sphere.� These hills, and fuxirhre: ....: y x the . aunteins, Saratoga General Plan 8 August 25, 2006 The State of California's Planning Law defines open space as any parcel or area of land or water which is essentially unimproved and devoted to an open space use and which is designated on a local, regional or state open space plan. (Government Code Section 65560.) Of particular relevance to Saratoga, the Plan- ning Law states that open space includes, but is not limited to, the following: • . Open space for the preservation of natural resources, including, . but not limited to, parks, recreation areas, areas required for Saratoga General Plan Draft Open Space /Conservation Element the preservation of plants and animal life, habitat of fish and wildlife species, areas required for ecologic and other scientific study purposes, water courses, riparian corridors, watershed lands and utility easements. Open space used for the managed produc- tion of resources, including but not limited to, forest land, rangeland, vineyards, pas- tures, agricultural lands, and areas of eco- nomic importance for the production of food or fiber, areas required for the re- charge of groundwater, streams, and areas containing major mineral deposits. Op�n space for outdoor recreation, includ- ing but not limited to, parks, recreation ar- eas, ,areas of outstanding scenic, historic or cultural value, areas particularly suited for park and recreational purposes, access to water courses and areas which serve to link major recreation and open space ar- eas, utility easements, trails and scenic roadways. • Open space for public health and safety, including but not limited to areas which require special management or regulations because of hazardous or special condition such as earthquake fault zones, unstable soil areas, flood plains, watersheds, areas presenting high fire risks, areas required for the protection of water quality and wa- ter reservoirs and areas required for pro- tection and enhancement of air quality. • Open space for preservation of scenic viewsheds, including but, not limited to, areas of natural scenic views, ridgelines, hillsides, valleys, areas with natural vege- tation, orchards and roadway, scenery. Within the City of Saratoga Planning Area, there exists a diversity of open space lands which fall into each of the above - stated catego- 7 August.25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element ries. A majority of the open space consists of hillsides and mountains in the southern and western areas of the City and Sphere of Influ- ence. Most of this land is undeveloped and undisturbed. Small neighborhood parks and school sites serve the community. These parks are primarily located along the valley floor and in the foothill areas. The City's existing open space lands are diverse in scale, use and level of improvement. While most of the open space in the hillside is charac- terized by undeveloped and undisturbed land, the typical open spaces in the foothills and valley floor are landscaped and designed. The open mace inventory is described and catego- rized in this Element, as follows: Dedicated Open Space Lands This category includes parcels and easements dedicated as private or public open space, parks or scenic /open space easements. Most of the dedicated lands were acquired through subdivi- sion approvals. These lands are designated as open space and are considered protected as such. This category includes over 250 acres of dedicated open spaces and easements. Williamson Act Contracts In the City there are a number of agriculture sites of varying sizes, which are protected and restricted to agricultural or open space use only, as defined in the specific Williamson Act contracts: These lands add not only to the perception of open space within the City, but, also serve as a vital link between the modern City and its agricultural past. Land area of agricultural lands currently under Williamson Act contracts total 24-6 109 acres. This figure ineludes 100 aer-e agfieultur-al lands where the ewner-s have eelitZet. T these t o «j ftem the al est da r . The mini- mum term for a contract is 10 years. However, some jurisdictions exercise the option of making the term longer, up to twenty years. Contracts renew automatically every year unless non - renewed. Upon request of non - renewal, con- tracts will expire 9 years from the anniversary date following the giving of a timely notice of non= renewal - See Government Code Sections 51244 & 51 At that time, the land may be developed in accordance with the standards of the zoning district in which the land is located. In addition to the agricultural land within the City limits, there are several hundred acres of agricultural land under the Williamson Act contracts within the City's Sphere of Influence. I Private and Community Open Spaces. Private and Community open space land includes private properties with established open space use such as the Saratoga Country Club, and Madronia Cemetary. The Madronia Ceme- tery is maintained by a Cemetery District. Private lands such as Villa Montalvo, are leased for public use. Flood Easements Flood easements along creeks within Saratoga that preclude development, are under the jurisdiction of the Santa Clara Valley Water District. A few portions are dedicated and owned by the District but large portions are still privately owned. The creeks and flood ease- ments are important natural resources which contribute to the beauty of Saratoga. School Sites Saratoga is currently served by nine elementary schools, three of which are private, two high schools and a community college. Public schools are in four elementary school districts, three high school districts and two community college districts. Only one of the elementary school districts Saratoga Union School District, is located entirely within the city. All other elementary school districts overlay other cities. Saratoga General Plan 10 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element The total school site land area that serves the Saratoga residents is over 300 acres; over 100 acres of these areas are already devoted to open space and recreation use. School sites contribute to the sense of open space in the neighborhoods in which they are located. In addition, many school- sites - include playgrounds and playfields, many some of which are used by the community through joint use agreements with the Saratoga Union School district. City Parks The City controls approximately 87 acres of parkland of which 63 acres have been improved for park purposes. City parks are eg nerally well - distributed throughout the community. Existing parks are described below, and include a mix of neighborhood city -wide and specialty parks. • Azule Park includes 4.3 acres of city -owned land located at 12777 Goleta Avenue. Improvements include 2 playgrounds one for 2 -5 years olds and one for 6 -12 year olds, one tennis court, 2 horseshoe pits, 4 barbecue areas, 2 drinking fountains several park benches and picnic tables, perimeter pathway with 4 par course stations, grass turf area, security lighting and connection to the VTA crossing point over Hwy. 85. • Beauchamps Park contains 2.0 acres and faces east Beauchamps Lane between Crayside land and Bowhill Court. Improvements include chil- dren play area for 2 -5 and 6 -12 age appropriate equipment 1 basketball hoop, 1 tennis court, 1 picnic table pedestrian pathway, security light- ing and open turf area. • Bellgrove Park is a linear a 2 acre park that parallels State Route 85 and contains a children's play area and picnic tables. • Brookplen Park contains 0.7 acres of land at 12734 Brookplen Court. Improvements include a children's playground half -court basketball court night lighting, climbing equipment, picnic tables and open turf area. Central Park or Heritage Orchard is located near the Civic Center, bounded on the north by Saratoga Avenue, on the south by Wildcat Creek and the Civic Center, and on the east by Fruit - vale Avenue. It is a 17 -acre site that contains a 14 -acre orchard, the community library and the library parking lot. Con rg ess �rin�s Park, located at 12970 Glen Brae Drive, contains 9.97 acres of land and is improved with 7 soccer fields, 6 baseball dia- monds, 2 -5 and 6 -12 year old children's play area with age appropriate play equipment, picnic tables and barbecue, open turf practice field, concession stand,'2 restrooms, 2 drinking foun- tains, pedestrian path, benches and an off - street parkin area. rea. • EI Quito Park is located at 12855 Paseo Presada. This park contains 6.3 acres of land and has been developed with a picnic area with barbegues, a children's play area, volleyball courts, ball /soccer fields, horseshoe pits and a fitness course. This park includes night lighting, Foothill Park contains a total of 3 acres of land (0.9 acres owned by the City and 2.1 acres of land owned by the school district), It fronts on Seaton Avenue, and facing north and south of the park is Foothill School. The City -owned por- tion includes benches and turf area. • Gardiner Park, at 19085 Portos Drive, includes two children's playground areas, for 2 -5 and 6- 12 year -olds, benches and picnic tables, a drink- ing fountain, open turf area and a pedestrian pathway on 2.1 acres of land. • Hakone Gardens is a specialty park consisting of 15.5 acres and located at 21000 Big Basin Way. It contains a picnic area, hillside and high trails, a bamboo park and water - strolling gardens, a Cultural Exchange Center, tea ceremonies, foun- dation offices, food service, restrooms and off - street parking. The park is one of 12 sites dgsi nated by the National Trust as part of the Trust's Saratoga General Plan 11 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element ` Save America's Treasures program. It is avail- able for weddings and special events. • Historical Park, includes .5 acre of park located at 20460 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road. Site of three _ of Saratoga's historic buildings: the Historical Heritage Museum;-Sarato a's first library build- ing (circa 1927), and the McWilliams House that was built in 1865 by the town's blacksmith. The site also contains a eucalyptus tree grove, off - street parking and security lighting. Kevin Moran Park includes 10.3 acres, of which 4 acres are developed, and is located at 12415 Scully Avenue. Improvements include picnic tables benches drinking fountain, basketball hoop perimeter pathway with 4 par course sta- tions grass turf area, security lighting and con- nection to a VTA crossing point over Hwy. 85. • Pollard and Quito property. At the northeast corner of Quito Road and Pollard Road is a .6 acre open space parcel that contains an unim- proved path. • Ravenwood Park is located at 13830 Ravenwood Drive across from Raven Court and includes a small tot playground area and benches on 0.45 acres. • San Marcos Wilderness Park includes 10 acres of land between Sobey Road and Fruitvale Ave- nue at Crisp Avenue. This is a natural open space area with a trail that goes through it. • Springhill Court property includes a 0.2 acre parcel at the end of Springhill Court that was dedicated to the city as park land as part of the development of the adjacent subdivision. The parcel is in its natural state with no improve- ments. Wildwood Park is a 4.1 acre park located at 20764 Fourth Street that includes 2 -5 and 6 -12 year old children's play area with age apprWri- ____- ate- -play -equipment,,- volleyball area, horseshoe pits bike paths, stage and amphitheatre, barbe- cues drinking fountains, grass turf area, pedes- trian pathway and security lighting. In addition to Cityparks, there are several regional parks that, while not owned by the City of Saratoga, are located partially or wholly . within its Sphere of Influence and/or immedi- ately adjacent to its boundaries, and thus provide an additional source of parklands for the community. These parks include Villa Montalvo Stevens Creek Park, Sanborn Skyline County Park and Fremont Older. (See discussion under Regional Parks). Exhibit OSC 1 shows the location of existing Parks and Open Space Resources within or adjacent to the Saratoga Planning Area. � s Saratoga General Plan 12 August 25, 2006 at snn9� 1J 9 r• - .% Draft Open Space /Conservation Element NLl FC1'RS�14.. ' P Geroma �,ip � a• S x ur t 1 L1 :: tanyv�.r'1 Bard R�dd��ee L SOURCE: city orSaraloga, July 2006. Saratoga General Plan Exhibit OSC -1 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE RESOURCES ------- ---- -- City Limit -- -- •-- Sphere of Influence - Parks / OS within Sphere of Influence Parks / OS outside Sphere of Influence V4 112 1 11die 13 August 25, 2006 Prospeci Road < � : N BrurJnmP. Nord) Csnpm � fl�oti' k k•e : * Cox Avenue e ereel®Ien ° c C co•g ®Bpange ' � �11.FUOro c c ' �� �tllpwo � � t3 v, i At' dale Avenue �`etCf v i A FocOYll X XR Ogg Orfisd Weo U Poled 'r Wi1Oaoa0 i i,Blsnry Plxe ?' R y R HNmne C C _ S x ur t 1 L1 :: tanyv�.r'1 Bard R�dd��ee L SOURCE: city orSaraloga, July 2006. Saratoga General Plan Exhibit OSC -1 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE RESOURCES ------- ---- -- City Limit -- -- •-- Sphere of Influence - Parks / OS within Sphere of Influence Parks / OS outside Sphere of Influence V4 112 1 11die 13 August 25, 2006 Large Residential Lots Regional Parks and Open Spaces. Three major regional parks exist within, or partially within, the City's Planning Area and are accessible to Saratoga residents. The three parks are Montalvo Arboretum, Stevens Creek Park and Sanborn County Park. These parks total of 1,830 acres. Montalvo Arboretum includes 175 acres of woodland in the hills straddling the south- ern boundary of the City. The majority of this open space is located within the County unincorporated area, but is par- tially located within the City of Saratoga and is it entirety within the City's Sphere of Influence. The land is operated in trust by the Montalvo Association and is leased to the County on a long term basis. The site contains the Arboretum and recrea- Draft Open Space /Conservation Element tional open space. The Villa, which pro- vides cultural and music activities and programs, is owned and operated by the Montalvo Association. The park is main- tained by the County with Federal assis- tance. Upper Stevens Creek Park is a multiple purpose park in Cupertino's Sphere of In- fluence. It is accessible to Saratoga resi- dents by trail and scenic road. The park contains 655 acres including a 92 -acre, non -power boating reservoir popular with fisherman and boaters, picnic areas, over 6 miles of single track and multi -use trails which connect with the Mid - Peninsula Open mace Fremont Older Preserve, and a 28 station roving archery course .and range, which is open to the public. Sanborn County Park is a part of a larger regional Skyline Park. The Skyline Park contains 1,000 acres and extends from Sanborn Park to Skyline Boulevard. It is one of a series of multiple - purpose recrea- tion areas and trails, which complement Castle Rock State Park and create an un- disturbed corridor along the scenic moun- tain highway. These trails are part of an even more extensive trail system that links the Santa Clara and San Lorenzo valleys with Castle Rock State Park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, and the Pacific Coast. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District lands Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ( MROSD) is a governmental agency dedicated to the acquisition and protection of open space lands. The MROSD holdings include over 320 acres within Saratoga's Planning Area. Amon them is Fremont Older Open Space, an 739 - acre preserve located on the urban fringe and extending to Upper Stevens Creek Park to the Saratoga General Plan 14 August 25, 2006 north and west. This open space resource offers a variety of experiences to hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. Trails Over the years the City has encouraged the dedication of a comprehensive and intercon- nected system of multi -use trails in the community that link to the regional, county- wide trail system as well. The trails allow a range of bicycle riding, hiking, walking, jogging and equestrian uses as well as an alternative to motorized transport. Develop- ment of the trail system in Saratoga is ug ided by the 1974 Trails Master Plan, that was updated and adopted by the City in 1991 as part of the Parks and Trails Master Plan. This plan was coordinated to complement the existing County Trails and Pathways Master Plan The City has approximately 29 linear miles of existing and dedicated trails. In addition there are approximately 12 linear miles of proposed trails. Exhibit OSC -2 shows the location of existing and proposed trails within Saratoga as shown on the City's Existing and Proposed Trails Map. Open Space Linkages The City's existing open spaces and parkland are currently spread throughout the valley areas and the hillsides. However, the continu- ity of open spaces and connections through trail systems are important in order to enhance the scenic value, provide public access, maintain existing wildlife pathways and ensure the. enjoyment of the open space system. Especially important is the connection of public facilities and parkland through a multi -use trail system. An example of these linkages is the Parker Ranch Loop a segment of trail that connects Saratoga to the Fremont Older Open Space and, Draft Open Space /Conservation Element which has a common boundary with Upper Stevens Creek Park's eastern boundary. The City _is planning a trail that would link Saratoga trails to the County trail coming out of Stevens Creek County Park into the Mount Eden Valley. Similarly, the Ci1y is helping plan the Saratoga -to- the -Sea Trail, which envisions a trailhead near Hakone Gardens that would connect Saratoga to Sanborn Coun__ty Park and then to the Skyline -to- the -Sea Trail, a hike that begins at the Saratoga Gap on the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Skyline— to—the -Sea trail winds through redwood forests into Castle Rock State Park and down into Big Basin State Park. Hikers emerge 34 miles from the moun- tain ridge onto Waddell State Beach on the Pacific Olean. The trail would connect through a 65 -acre former qua= owned by the Santa Clara County Roads and Airports Department, which is on the eastern slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains between Saratoga and Sanborn County Park. The Santa Clara County Roads and Airports Department and " the City of Saratoga will work together to enter into a joint use agreement once the County determines feasibility for development of a trail through the abandoned qua=. Military Facilities Section 65560 (b) of the California Government Code requires Open Space Elements to address "open space in sport of the mission of military installations that comprises areas adjacent to military installations, military training routes and underlying restricted airspace that can provide additional buffer zones to military activities and complement the resource values of the military lands." No such military lands exist within or adjacent to the City of Saratoga. Saratoga General Plan 15 August 25, 2006 ;r \j' Draft Open Space /Conservation Element 1 t . :;}� it Y.r'44�`,,, �ti� _ti_ � , ✓ +:: �I—�i^.I II— t iE-- -. i a, I. CITY OF SARATOGA EXISTING AND PROPOSED TRAILS ORA FT FOR REVIEW BY TRAILS COM MIfTEE LEGEND Existing City Trails unuunl Proposed City Trails wessmi Other Existing Public Trails omens Other Proposed Public Trails ®nratr City Limits r.= Sphere oflnfluence responses Arterials Saratoga Parks Other Park Resources Public Schools ur: 0 025 as r Aigust 1,2006 Saratoga General Plan 16 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element RESOURCE AREAS Undeveloped and Agricultural Lands There are two basic land resources to conserve in the Saratoga Planning Area - undeveloped and _agricultural- lands. - Approximately ninety percent of the land in the City is developed. In addition to the 900 acres of undeveloped land in the incorporated City, there are approximately 700 acres that are essentially vacant in the Sphere of Influence. Most of these lands are located in hillside areas and are subject to significant constraints such as steep slopes and unstable soils These hills, and further away, the mountains, are valuable scenic open spaces which balance the growing urbanized areas. The conservation of these unspoiled open spaces with their scenic views and undisturbed wildlife habitat and native plants, as a permanent greenbelt around the City, is essential for the preservation efforts of the City's rural character and well- being; Insensitive developments endanger this last valuable natural resource. The preservation of ecological balance is essential for a better quality of life in the future. Agricultural uses in the City include more than 150 acres of land. Of this total, 109 acres have been designated agricultural preserves under the Williamson Act. The intent of this act is to avert the premature development of agricultural lands to non - agricultural uses through lowered property taxes on contracted land. The act permits a lower County tax assessment based on agricultural use rather than development potential In defining agricultural uses as they relate to Williamson Act lands, Government Code Section 51205 further states that where the term `agricultural use' is used, it shall also be deemed to include recreational and open space use. Mineral Extraction Mineral resources in the Saratoga vicinity are limited primarily_ to sandstone and shale. Currently, there are no mines or quarries known to be operating in Saratoga or its Sphere of Influence. Geologic Hazards The land's capabili of supporting developingnt varies greatly throughout Saratoga and its Sphere of Influence. While many areas offer problem -free development sites, many others contain hazards such as soil erosion, landslides, soil subsidence, and severe earth shaking Much of the Sphere of Influence, in particular, is characterized by unstable soil conditions made even more hazardous to development by the steepness of the terrain. The San Andreas Fault, which crosses through Saratoga's Sphere of Influence, presents another serious hazard to any development within the fault zone. A maior earthquake along the San Andreas Fault is expected to occur in the next several decades. In 1906, Santa Cruz Mountain residents suffered losses resulting from ground displacement ground shaking, and landslides. During smaller earthquakes, the same phenom- ena may occur-, however, with far less intensity and extent. The Safety and Seismic Safety Elements of the General Plan and the Hillside Specific Plan more specifically define the geologic hazards existing in Saratoga and its Sphere of Influence. Flood Plain and Flood Protection Saratoga is located in the North Central Flood Zone of the Santa Clara County Water District. Creeks in the City under District jurisdiction are Calabazas Rodeo Saratoga, Wildcat, and San Tomas In general, flooding from these creeks has been confined to the relatively narrow flood plain directly adjacent to the creeks. Exhibit OSC -3 shows the location and extent of the 100- Saratoga General Plan 17 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element year flood plain as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In the past however, homes have been con- structed in these flood plains which may be subject to severe damage. In January of 1982, a severe storm affected the entire peninsula causing a significant amount of damage. More recent flooding has occurred in the lower lying areas of the City. Since 1982, several of the City's creeks have been widened and deepened to improve their water carrying capacity. The Water District's main activities in Saratoga have been the routine maintenance of channels including silt removal, clearing of underbrush and other debris, and erosion control. Saratoga residents have expressed disapproval of any plans to channelize the natural watercourses, arguing that flood control systems should be developed that utilize natural systems and enhancement and restoration of natural features that can diminish flood flows and rates of flow. In response to this, the Water District has suggested that adequate flood plains be estab- lished which would include less land on either side of the creek bed but would in some cases require some dike or levee construction parallel- ing its banks. In mid -1974 the City passed a Resolution authorizing citizens to purchase flood insurance under the provision of the Federal Flood Insurance Program Act. In addition to the insurance the City conditions subdivisions to improve streams or drainage ways to prevent flooding The Water District is notified of any proposed development that might impact a Water District stream. Development in Saratoga and its Sphere of Influence will have the potential to intensify runoff by adding more impervious surfaces, increasing stormwater flows to the local and regional flood control network. Continued cooperation between the City and the Water District will ensure the maintenance and protection of the flood control network. Fire Hazard Area Portions of the hillside areas and certain other areas of the City are considered high -risk fire areas by the Saratoga Fire District and the Central Santa Clara County Fire Protection District which are the two fire protection special districts that provide fire suppression, fire prevention and emergency response to the City of Saratoga. The Fire Districts consider the hillside portions of the Saratoga planning area ea to be hazardous fire areas. In some instances, dwellings are or could be, located near dense tree and brush areas with limited access for emergency equipment and in places where provision of a reliable and adequate water supply may not be available. A m_p of the Fire Hazard areas is shown at Exhibit OSC -4. The Fire Districts and Saratoga Building Division continue to carefully review plans for development in hazardous fire areas to ensure that an adequate emergency response can be achieved that building sprinklers and effective alarm systems are provided and that an adequate water supply with appropriate water pressure is available. Saratoga General Plan 18 August 25, 2006 R, Draft Open Space/Conservation Element ... . ............ . 515, Prospect Road Cox Avenue I? 15 ffil V f Big SOURCE: FEMA, Flood Insurance Rate Map, City ol'Saratoga, 3 juh• 1907. Saratoga General Plan Exhibit OSC-3 FLOODING POTENTIAL City Limit Sphere of Influence 100 -year Flood Plain (approx.) 1/4 lr1 I nine 19 August 25, 2006 N C n n g 0 ro Draft Open Space /Conservation Element i Prospect Road Cox Avenue • J k r J'" Lf `�• Ab�pp IP 1 r Mt �dep I::Ma:�%.y:':C•',•`ti =` !r` ti:•i,•.tL "•`�'ti:;,;•.• � X04' � . .'�w�': "`;� : ":,r',e?S�D @. '.�L �. �:��' ".�.':•.'''r:'f~':': � dal �' '�'R`•ti •:,�.�.'��' ,:�: ". w L:•.:L.: - .�,..r; f,, v, AAen eAvertue 1 ,' .',.''' .'.y.�`. "� ••''stir "•••' " "'F� "J1 "�•••.' "��� C� tr -1 SOURCE County o[Santa Clara. 2006. Exhibit OSC-4 HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA City Umit — •- - -• —•• Sphere of Influence } Designated Hazardous Fire Area, r Early Warning Alarm System 0 114 112 1 mUe 1 Saratoga General Plan 20 August 25, 2006 Water Supply Domestic water is supplied to Saratoga by the San Jose Water Company, a private company serving central Santa Clara County, including the City _of Saratoga. Water is available from three sources• local groundwater, which is extracted -via a series of wells, local surface water, primarily streams and runoff from local hillsides, imported water from Santa Clara Valley Water District. Well and stream water is purified at the San Jose Water Compan y treatment plant in Los Gatos. The San Jose Water Company does not supply water to areas more than one lift (300 feet) above the City's service system Before more construction is allowed in portions of the Sphere of Influence or the western hillsides, additional water source(s) and an economical water distribution system must be identified that will allow a reliable delivery of an adequate supply and pressure of water for domestic and firefighting puMoses. The San Jose Water Company updated its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) in 2005. Based on population projections made by the Association of Bay Area Governments (an annual 1.5% growth rate), the UWMP found that the San Jose Water Company will have suffi- cient capacity of local water available to serve their service area until 2030. The UWMP found that water shortages would occur in the event of an extended multi -year drought during this time period but methods are included in the UWMP to ensure that adequate water service would continue. These methods include additional groundwater pumping acquisition of additional imported water and implementation of water conservation techniques. Watershed Protection Areas Portions of the higher elevations of the Santa Cruz Mountains within the City's Sphere of Influence provide water runoff into local streams and recharge wells that provide a portion of the Draft Open Space /Conservation Element City's water supply. These areas should be protected from significant urbanization in order to maximize continued production of the local water supply. (See Exhibit OSC — 5) Water Ouality The City of Saratoga is a participating agency in the County of Santa Clara Non -Point Source Pollution Control Program. This program is to protect lakes river, creeks, streams and other bodies of water in compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System LNPDESZ Permit requirements. Under this program local development projects, both public and private funded, must incorporate Best Management Practices into each development in order to, protect water quality during both construction and post - construction phases of a project Adherence to water quality standards for development proposals is the responsibility of the Cily of Saratoga. Saratoga General Plan 21 August Z5, Zuub F 0 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element ProsPect Road !' r' Smyo /� l/ ,�!� r r// j/' C- Avenue Ix t O ylc. a° O / f r 4/' bo X b PS1 endale Avenue ` 1fr X., otipl!'Ir(, r -wh f r a cdb r t s / r /' r�J l j� f ' /j� j i /r /f f %r /` �,,YQa r r•%' ,r ` ' �,n�v,n,�li / r .`� ii�ta�tra'a •' /% / / /,• ��1, «� i ' ! / / f� l %f f �if! /i/ '% /'r'!' J 7 j f1a�1. • { ,f SOURCE: Cty of Saratoga, July 2006. Saratoga General Plan Exhibit OSC -5 WATERSHED RESOURCES City Limit — •- -•• —•• Sphere of Influence Watershed & Hillside 0 Il4 112 1 mile 22 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Plant and Wildlife Species Saratoga and its Sphere of Influence are charac- terized by a diverse array of wildlife and plant species The landscape varies on the foothill and mountain slopes from dry chaparral to larger - woodland where- stands of various oaks and native species predominate. Common to this area are the Live Black, Valley, Blue, Tan Bark and Scrub Oaks Madrona, Buckeye and California Bay Laurels. Strands of Douglas Fir forest and some groves of Coast Redwoods are found along many stretches of the Santa Clara Valley side of the ridge. The Montalvo Arboretum covers 175 acres of woodland that extends up into the City's Sphere of Influence Within the park confines there are almost two dozen identified plant species. The Arboretum offers citizens and visitors the finest opportunity available to view a comprehensive collection of native plants in their natural setting. Since the Saratoga Planning Area contains two discrete habitat types —the urbanized area and hillside area plant and wildlife species are described accordingly below. Urbanized Areas The flatter portions of the Saratoga. Planning Area exhibit plant and animal species typical of urbanized areas including a combination of native and introduced trees, grasses and shrubs which serve for landscaping purposes. Undeveloped areas are typified by native grasses and ruderal species. The one special status bird species that may still exist in the urbanized area is the burrow- ing owl which is listed as a Species of Special Concern by the California Department of Fish and Game. Local creeks and streams extending through the flatter, urbanized portion of the Saratoga Saratoga General Plan Planning Area may include the California tiger salamander and red-legged d frog. Both species are listed as Threatened under the Federal Endangered s Species Act. Hillside Area The Santa Cruz Mountains harbor many spe- cies of reptiles amphibians, birds and mam- mals. In addition to the more common varie- ties several rare species are known to live in these mountains or to regularly frequent the area in search of food and shelter. The Cajfornia Natural Diversity Data Base, maintained by _ the California Department of Fish and Game, lists several threatened and/or endangered plant and wildlife species that may occur in the hillside potion of the Saratoga Planning Area including coho salmon, steel - head trout Zayante band - winged arg sshopper, California tiger salamander, California red - legged from Cooper's hawk San Francisco garter snake Alameda whipsnake, white -ram pentachaeta Ben Lomond spineflower, Marin western flax Tiburon paintbrush, coyote ceanothus Santa Clara Valley dudleya, Metcalf Canyon jewelflower, fountain thistle and San Mateo thorn-mint. This list is based on secondary source material Qrepared by both the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Open Space and Conservation Ele- ment goals and strategies require site specific surveys for sensitive biological species prior to actual development. At the present time the only wildlife preserve in the Saratoga area is the 175 -acre Montalvo Arboretum which extends up into the City's Sphere of Influence. The Arboretum is an official Audubon Society sanctuary for birds; over seventy -five varieties of birds have been identified on the property together with nu- 23 August 25, 2006 merous varieties of rare plants and insects. The grounds of the Montalvo Arboretum are maintained by the Santa Clara County Parks Department. Arbor Resources The City of Saratoga owes much of its beauty to the wooded hillsides and native and ornamental trees found throughout its neighborhoods. The City of Saratoga has also historically recognized the importance of planting and preserving tree resources as an invaluable asset to the commu- nity in terms of increasing the natural scenic qualities of Saratoga_ promoting, natural ventila- tion providing erosion and acoustic control and increasing 12rope= values The preservation of such trees supports the health, safety and welfare of the City_ residents by preserving scenic beauty_ preventing soil erosion, protecting against landslides, counteracting air pollutants, maintaining climactic balance and decreasing the effects of wind velocity. The Tree Protection Regulations: The City has adopted by reference, the 2001 version of the International Society of Arborists Standards. These standards, together with Saratog�a's Tree Regulations (contained in Article 15 -50 of the Saratoga Municipal Code), establish the basic standards and recommendations for the protec- tion and preservation of trees in Saratoga. The City's Tree Regulations are designed to provide a stable and sustainable urban forest to preserve and protect significant historic heritage values, and to enhance the unique aesthetic character and environment of the City. In addition, in recognition of the value the city places on the protection and preservation of trees, the City Council has adopted an ordinance that provides a process for designation of certain trees as heritage trees. Once designated, they will be listed as a designated resource, similar to other designated cultural resources discussed below. Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Cultural Resources Saratoga has a colorful history dating back to 1846 when Bill Campbell and his sons estab- lished a sawmill on Quito Creek. The discovery of mineral springs in the area soon prompted development of several luxurious spas, remind - ing_local residents of similar eastern spas. From this memory came Saratoga's name. Orchards were planted and covered the land until the late 1940s when they began to be replaced by homes. In recognition of the historic character of Saratoga, the City has adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance to protect the irreplace- able heritage resources. The Ordinance creates a Heritage Preservation Commission to inventory historic resources, recommend to the City Council specific resources which should have historic designations, and act as an advisory body to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other agencies as to the impact of proposed new development on historic resources. A list of designated local historic landmarks is available in the City's Community Development Depart- ment. The following, historic landmarks, which are included on National and State of California Historic Registers, exist within the Saratoga Planning Area: • The Warner Hutton House, located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. • Paul Masson Mountain Winery, located on Pierce Road. • Miller - Melone Ranch, located at 12795 Sara- toga- Sunnyyale Road. • The Saratoga Foothill Club, located at 20399 Park Place. • The Saratoga Tol] Road, eg nerally located at beginning of Third Street and Big Basin Way. • Villa Montalvo, located at 14800 Montalvo Road. • The Welch -Hurst Building, located at 15800 Sanbom Road. Saratoga General Plan 24 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element In addition to City landmarks dating back to the 19ih century several archeological sites have been identified in the Saratoga area. Two specific sites have been logged by the State Archeological Inventory Survey "on or near Saratoga Avenue adjacent to the Saratoga High School" Other, more general areas have been indicated by archeologists to contain potential sites requiring further investigation. Saratoga General Plan 25 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element OPEN SPACE /RESOURCE PLAN The City of Saratoga intends to implement the following course of action to ensure that additional parks trails and resource conservation areas are developed, protected and preserved. Park Standards The City shall seek to attain a park goal of five (5) acres of developed municipal parkland per 1,000 residents. This is based on the National Recreation and Park Association standard and is a common metric used by other communities in California to measure adequacy of parkland. Parks maintained by regional entities are not included in this goal. City Parks The City shall maintain, and where possible improve city owned lands as appropriate to increase the city's supply of public parks. In addition the city will continue to encourage dedication of lands for park use with subdivi- sions of 4 or more parcels. In the year 2020, with a population estimated to be 33,300, the City would require 165.5 acres of parks. Cur- rently there are 87 acres within the City. High land costs and the limited amount of undevel- oped land will pose challenges to the City in seeking to attain its goal. The City will face particular challenges in the northerly portion of Saratoga which is currently deficient in the amount of parks, primarily due to planning, policies in effect when this portion of Saratoga was subdivided in the 1950s and 1960s.. City Trails Development of a comprehensive trail system has been a priority of the community for many years. The Existing and Proposed Trails Map identifies proposed trails that when completed will provide the community with a trail system tem network that provides open space linkages for greater access to recreation activities and natural resources within and beyond City limits. The City continues to require dedication of trail easements as a condition of development adjacent to planned trails. (Refer to Exhibit OSC -2 Preservation offatural Resources Preservation of natural resources, including agricultural resources, sensitive hillsides, rare, threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species water resources and others has been a City priority for a number of years. Saratoga General Plan 26 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element IMPLEMENTING THE OPEN SPACE /CONSERVATION ELEMENT. The Open Space /Conservation Element can be implemented in a number of ways as identified below. Other implementation opportunities may _be open to the City _as well. _ Dedication of parks and trails The City can and should require dedication of both land for parks and trail easements wher- ever feasible when considering subdivision maps (parcel maps and tracts) and develop- ment proposals in the community. Dedication requirements should be imposed as needed to mitigate the impacts of proposed development. Where appropriate the City should also im- pose fees to assist in financing trail develop- ment. User fees and charges Recreational fee revenues are placed into the City's General Fund. The City consider increasing the amount of such fees, as needed, to recover the full costs of providing both direct recreation services and a portion of the costs to maintain such facilities as well. Tax revenues The City could choose to pass one or more of the various taxes that would raise additional funds for the development and/or maintenance of park and other open space resources. Such fees include parcel taxes, utility taxes and others. . Land use regulations In association with the Land Use Element, land use regulations can be developed to encourage on -going agricultural operations, limit development in and adjacent to flood plain areas, limit development in areas that contain sensitive plant or wildlife species and protect watershed areas and scenic views. Land use regulations should be coordinated with amendments to the City's zoning ordi- nance to ensure effectiveness. State grants The State of California has adopted several bond programs in recent years that provide full or partial funding for park acquisition and development, trail development and similar recreational facilities. Master Plan of Parks and Trails In 1991 the City adopted a Master Plan of Parks and Trails. This document provides important guidance for development of the City's parks and trails and also includes a number of specific methods to expand park and recreation facilities within Saratoga_ It will be uj2dated as needed to meet current and future needs, and to ensure that it comple- ments and provides linkages to the County Trails and Pathways Master Plan and Midpen- insula Open Space District trails system. Interjeovernmental proiects The City may elect to work with other local and regional agencies within Santa Clara County for the provision of parks, open spaces and other recreational facilities. Such agencies include but are not limited to Santa Clara County, the Santa Clara County Water Dis- trict the Midpeninsula Open Space District and other incorporated communities in the Coun1y. Saratoga General Plan 27 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element GOALS AND STRATEGIES F Sar Feeegnizes the value a The City -atega t F Q tn...., „hn 1 ,1:...., water-shed lands, 1 ., «t and- i - .... ». »........J..., .. � ....» 1.._ animal an' fe, yew sh�� to e ; Feer-eatie3al use; nl the „managed .,r,,duetien of feseefees h as agrieultufal lands. and cl the in in the h.,..aFd-s ment ftfe6&—wher-e--AYiFenmenta1 there and within f6mily valleys t,.,.:.,.,lhy „ affeug initiative, e. land r° A use f:egulatiefls an private aequiS2 iAH5 as residenees 4. !mp eye and upgade existing mianieipal the eenifflunity. These shall be eensis tent With r °tip .,F„ tien— a € -- individuals, e}tize>3s, , The ,1 t F Q tn...., „hn ,.t„ ,,.1 disabk4, — }* the Pf 1 epen spae° pla 4. !mp eye and upgade existing mianieipal the eenifflunity. These shall be eensis tent With r °tip .,F„ Saratoga General Plan 28 August 25, 2006 atom hint.& a� lying The ,1 t F Q tn...., „hn ,.t„ ,,.1 south h.. „ 1., urxu-�eix�rvai>rcoga i - .... ». »........J..., .. � ....» 1.._ in the is limited to aeeess area small eaun in the lew feethills the de,velepment. hillside there and within f6mily valleys t,.,.:.,.,lhy afe seatter-ed lafge single lots well as resi related en to _. as residenees agrieultufal eenftpatible eper-atiens. with the Existing 1 uses °rdant afe gener-aily «e „F the a and a mainly nat.. tr aT-r xac -iccPc¢t «.,t:.,,,s a:vraz aixn , ...a y :rds and small ast..re^ lands, equestrian stable ..eft the ater (Paul Masse uses are a sunimef gfeends, and Villa . Saratoga General Plan 28 August 25, 2006 ill (' , tied t the hefite..e of Sar-et�n evaluating ... -. - -f h- -- le.,.l , e e4'4' ^.-«^ ^1..,11 be ..,.,.7e r A t7T 17 1,1' a ent eF the 8THbiie Use. tise and weste be er- l,etl, with existing area shall eensistent Fitally sensitiN,e 'tells with the Eity's desire to and maintain' the area as r� tl y epeii e ate e ulatien of .,tell. tur-al uses of r.• ^p e open hekl4afl&4e-ebtain maximum 1, the use eF tr :1 and e establishment easements, cviaoe .. ., t' Fth natural a ..t Draft Open Space /Conservation Element RM • CitTCeuntysf�te, f aefal speeial er- • Private eamp- gFeunds, pi kC --3 efts and similar- lew intensity §:eefeatienal uses. • N ^'^1- ..t;ei fer profit uses, - .,1.ieb •within-the hillside *expan ioi� weste be er- l,etl, with existing area shall eensistent Fitally sensitiN,e 'tells with the Eity's desire to and maintain' the area as r� tl y epeii e Draft Open Space /Conservation Element RM • CitTCeuntysf�te, f aefal speeial er- • Private eamp- gFeunds, pi kC --3 efts and similar- lew intensity §:eefeatienal uses. • N ^'^1- ..t;ei fer profit uses, - .,1.ieb ef gar- te. a's .,lul;� , �et.ef.l^ aged in per. ell ..le � .1 amenities t et . ' o .. amef.- • 6 ' i t' 1 11ses 1,' h ar- mentally sensitive and visually nea ebtnasive. Residential ae„elep ,_ shall ma paee pr-eteefiefi. • Aoeultiafal uses, ' ef gar- te. a's .,lul;� , �et.ef.l^ aged in per. .,ll� past....e.. Ex hillside- Fitally sensitiN,e 1. Pursue an eeepefative with the Getinty that will ensure agreement Santa Clef ef gar- te. a's .,lul;� jeets in the unineefper-ated area, and; hillside- 2, if fieee........., to se a the ability to eeffiment on development pFejeets Saratoga General Plan 29 August 25, 2006 in the unifleefper-ated s hereeter;zed a ..lt„rel areas. Curbs and area, pursue the City due te tiens, ..1,..,,1.7 nit he Fe :red_ visibility andler- th-e the hillsides to the ttndistufb�d views fle!3r-, beautiful sites whieh have the eneem highest z41lew3g— the —sale of agfiettittir-al site as well s the re ale eF a eds , related t.-. site epefations /e ♦ Residential density bonuses C r sig 'fin nt iult„rel additional dwellings will pef:mit „it�amsen Aet— pfevisiens. This Draft Open Space /Conservation Element derds in hillside s hereeter;zed a ..lt„rel areas. Curbs and ttern eeuld in wh:eh g agn elt„rel _ epefa- tiens, ..1,..,,1.7 nit he Fe :red_ tega is The G4y s hereeter;zed of blessed with beauty and natural AT h el m lendsenned and a ride n' and made ffefn the hillsides to the ttndistufb�d views fle!3r-, beautiful sites whieh have the eneem highest valley private and publie parks and. unspoiled open spa-es me ...e.1aeeable F these ..el..eht e n f the City's o al And te ffeserwatien ef high qealitt'. uniqueness 10. >cyniuetaen Criterea. in e_aluat_nR�__---- l e�e, site, s and fnaeFeseale that elements e2 eae these with the under-standing thfee sites whieh have the eneem highest pass all seales fer- may petential providing quality se Y. Saratoga General Plan 30 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element an,, iffipeftafit.eensider-atiefl when evaluating the native vegetation. 13. Natural Environmental Features. The �T.fil as jig !8. Seenie Views and Tr-afl System. 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Thee is strong s eFt f and aet:,.:t„ o a a hiking, bjeyeling, and ' her-sebaek walking, t h'l it er,.,hles fis to welk er- bike as t h 1 1:1.r pe and ethe the aetivityeenter-s. wedf, shepping Aaw. 1 M . WN 1 a , as well tr.,:ls r. ,iding e e /fee the !'`:t y e f Say -at.,. a to these lands. Creating eerx aequisitien, develepment, and management shall be eeer-di nters federal ,,.h:eh and aet:,.:t„ • ., t., rl. 22. Coordination. Tr.,:l r,l.,r,. ing aequisitien, develepment, and management shall be eeer-di 1 1 federal ,,.h:eh regional, state, and ageneies MIT, owl Y. leeated, designed, and developed with sensitiv Saratoga General Plan 32 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element lea they tr-aver-se, as well as the:.. - adjaeefit' peten lands and en pfiyawe t fel m .i I , Saratoga General Plan 33 August 25, 2006 . Saratoga General Plan 33 August 25, 2006 . My Draft Open Space /Conservation Element W2 . . I. - M-00.1 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Saratoga General Plan 34 August 25, 2006 W2 . . Mu Saratoga General Plan 34 August 25, 2006 W2 . . Saratoga General Plan 34 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element "The pt1��of' the •: „1.1:.. wel£ r-e is The , .. bFeaa - and iielusi'i ..:t..el al.,e..:t ,.h, sieal_ sents as aesthete—as we}l�s the of the well as —is legisletuf :e to .7e within pew6r- t the ..:t,. 1e - - -- - -ten .,.,....-- that beautiful she..ld » - - -•� �- -.._._ .._ health,r_r as well as well as elean, ell hele..eed well as . IMKU MFT Saratoga General Plan 35 August 25, 2006 MI NOW MFT Saratoga General Plan 35 August 25, 2006 An equitable distfibe fie and ffAx ties and pr-egfams thfoughout the Draft Open Space /Conservation Element General Open Space Goal OSC 1: To provide and maintain open space--resources of -local and regional signifi- cance accessible to the public. Strategy OSC 1.1: Prepare an open space management plan in conjunction with the Capital Improvements Program. The Plan would identify pen space needs as well as the appropriate - use and ongoing mainte -. nance needs of open space areas. I Strategy OSC 1.2: Encourage and facilitate the participation of individuals, citizens, groups, civic organizations, and those hav- ing special needs, such as the physically dis- abled, in the open space planning` process. Goal OSC 2: To preserve the natural and rural character of Saratoga. Strateev OSC 2.1: Ensure through the pub- lic review process, that all development pro- posals, public and private, are sensitive to the natural environment and the commu- ni . 's open space resources. Parks Goal OSC 3: To provide and maintain parks which are located, designed, and improved to serve the needs of the residents, the community, and the neighborhoods of Saratoga. Strategy OSC 3.1: Ensure that existing and future parks and dedicated open spaces re- main part of the public domain in perpetuity. Strategv OSC 3.2: Preserve open space and recreational resources provided on school sites and surplus school sites through joint use agreements, acquisition and/or land use controls. Saratoga General Plan 36 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Goal OSC 4: Strive to achieve a ratio of 5 acres of park and open space area per 1,000 residents. Trails and Open Space Linkages Goal OSC 5: A city -wide Z bicycling and horseback ridin provided within the community regional trail linkages with Cit, and regional parks, and other open space lands. stem of hiking, T trails shall be which includes �. County, State. publicly owned Strategy OSC 5.1: The City shall continue to use the Parks and Trails Master Plan as a day-to -day guide for the development, main- tenance and financing of trails in Saratoga. Strategy OSC 5.2: The City shall promote the acquisition of trails through purchase, dedication, or gift. Strategy OSC 5.3: Trail planning, acquisi- tion development, maintenance and man - agement shall be coordinated among the various local and County volunteer agencies as well as local, regional, state, and federal agencies which provide trails or funding for trails. Strategy OSC 5.4: Trails shall be estab- lished along traditional routes whenever fea- sible consistent with the Parks and Trails Master Plan. Strategy OSC 5.5: Trail development, pa- trol and maintenance responsibilities shall be coordinated with all entities involved in each trail segment. In most cases, develop- ment responsibilities shall be borne by the property owner with maintenance activities undertaken by the City. Strategy OSC 5.6: Trails shall be located, designed and developed with sensitivity to the resources and environmental hazards of the areas they traverse, as well as their po- tential impacts on adjacent lands and private property, including_ potential impacts to pri- vate property owners' Qrivacy and security. Trails shall be designed to City specifica- tions require minimal rg ading, and include effective erosion control measures. Strategy OSC 5.7: The City shall regulate developments along designated trails in or- der to provide sufficient trail right -of -way and ensure that development adjacent to the corridors does not detract from the scenic and aesthetic qualities of the corridor. Strategy OSC 5.8: The City shall not ac- quire plan, or develop trail easements or public access easements along Wildcat Creek or Saratoga Creek, across single or multi -family land uses as designated in the Saratoga General Plan abutting said creeks, or adjacent to said creeks between the cen- terline thereof, and any single or multi- family designated property: This policy statement shall amply to Saratoga Creek from Prospect Avenue south to Tollgate Road and to Wildcat Creek from Ouito Road south to the Villa Montalvo Arbore- tum property line with the exception of the section between: 1) Carnelian Glen Drive and Douglass Lane, 2) Gardiner Park and Springhill Court 3) Crestbrook Drive and Via Monte Drive, and 4) Via Real Drive, as shown on the Trail System Map. Strategy OSC 5.9: Whenever feasible, trails shall be designed and developed to meet the accessibility needs of all segments of the population. Strategy OSC 5.10: Trails shall be designed with adequate ingress and egress points to minimize the need for parking at trailheads. Where parking is provided, it shall be de- simed in a manner that is as unobtrusive as possible. Saratoga General Plan 37 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Scenic Open Space Resources Goal OSC 6: Preserve the hillside lands in their natural condition and inherent natural beauty. Strategy OSC 6.1: Throuah the Land Use Element and _Zoning Ordinance, designate lands in the hillier portions of the Saratoga Planning Area for open space- managed re- source production, that allows very low den- sity residential uses while maintaining a sig- nificant amount of open space. Strategy OSC 6.2: Public use and enjoy- ment of the unincorporated hillside areas.for recreational purposes shall be encouraged through direct or indirect public land acqui- sition encouraging both private and public recreational uses. Appropriate regulation of . privately held lands to obtain maximum use of open space resources such as the estab- lishment of trail and open space easements, should be consistent with conservation of the natural environment. Strategy OSC 6.3: Future land uses within the western hillside or any Sphere of Influ- ence expansion area shall be reviewed by the City through the development review process to ensure consistency both with ex- isting_patterns of land use in the unincomo- rated hillside areas, and with the City's de- sire to maintain the area as predominantly open space and rural. Goal OSC 7: Preserve and protect existing view sheds view corridors, and scenic open spaces. Strategy OSC 7,1: Future land use propos- als within the western hillside area shall be reviewed by the City through the develop- ment review and environmental review processes to ensure that improvements blend in with the natural environment. Criteria shall include but not be limited to the use of unobtrusive colors, controlled grading, Iim ited disruption of natural vegetation, use of structural height limits, and structural design and density guidelines. Special considera- tion should be given to the eventual devel- opment of a canopy effect of tree growth. Agricultural Resources .. - --- - Goal OSC 8: Encourage preservation of land uses for open space and agriculture. Strategy OSC 8.1: In evaluating future land uses, efforts shall be made to maintain agri- cultural lands as a component of open space and to preserve the rural and agricultural heritage of Saratoga. The City shall discour- age the cancellation of Williamson Act con- tracts. Strategy OSC 8.2: Encourage land owners to enter into new Williamson Act Contracts. Watershed Protection and Water Quality Goal OSC 9: Protect existing watercourses in the community and enhance water quality in surface and subsurface water sources. Strategy OSC 9.1: Retain surface water- courses in their natural condition to the greatest extent possible. Strategy OSC 9.2: Concentrate deveI - ment in those portions of the community least susceptible to soil erosion and mini- mize rg ading and the introduction of imper- vious surfaces. Where appropriate, consider the use of on -site detention or retention ba- sins to minimize stormwater runoff from sites. Strategy OSC 9.3: Implement land use con- trols to protect watershed lands on the upper elevaiions of hillsides. Water Supply Saratoga General Plan 38 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Goal OSC 10: Maximize efficiencies in the use of the City's water supply. Strategy OSC 10.1: Implement water con- servation provisions of the San Jose Water Company's Urban Water Management Plan. Biological Resources Goal OSC 11: Protect and enhance sensitive vegetative and wildlife habitat in the Saratoga Planning area. Strategy OSC 11.1: Minimize development that would encroach into important wildlife habitats limit or restrict normal range _ areas, or restrict access to water food or shelter. This includes limitation on installation of barrier fencing in hillside areas. Strategy OSC 11.2: Through the develop- ment and CEOA process, preserve, protect, and maintain riparian habitats and creek cor- ridors This includes requiring biological surveys ofRarcels of land that could contain sensitive species or their habitats prior to allowing g evelopment on these parcels. Strategy OSC 11.3: The design of parking lots shall be evaluated for opportunities to reduce large continuous expanses of asphalt and to promote the establishment of visually interesting_ and aesthetically_ pleasing park- ing lots. Strategy OSC 11.4: The City should pro- vide information and assistance to the public in the preservation and care of native trees whose existence can be threatened by envi- ronmental stress and development. Strategy OSC 11.5: Mature vegetation shall be preserved wherever possible. Arbor Resources Goal OSC 12: Support appropriate management for sustaining, the health and increasing the extent of urban forest resources in the City. The specific vision is to increase overall tree cover, tree health and consequent tree benefits in an equitable, cost beneficial and sustainable manner. Strategy OSC 12.1: Development projects should include the preservation of protected trees and other significant trees. Any ad- verse affect on the health and longevity of native oak trees, protected or other signifi- cant trees should be avoided through appro- priate design measures and construction practices. When tree preservation is not fea- sible Andividual development projects shall include appropriate tree replacement as ap- proved by the City. Strategy OSC 12.2: Trees used for new or replacement plantings should be selected primarily for low water use characteristics. Strategy OSC 12.3: To further support the City's urban forest resources build on the City's Tree Regulations, the City should establish a Community Forest Master Plan that will identify focus areas of the commu- nity in which to implement tree mana eg ment activities, inventory_ and assess trees, sum- marize data and specify benchmarks. Fire safety shall be an important consideration when evaluating the preservation of native vegetation. Goal OSC 13: The preservation of native and other plant species indicative of Saratoga's cultural heritage shall be igiven priority over development and provide for the perpetua- tion of such species. Strategy OSC 13.1: To further preserve the city's inventory of arbor resources, the City should encourage owners to consider formal designation of heritage trees. Saratoga General Plan 39 August. 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Strategy OSC 13.2: The city shall encour- age _public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the City's past and foster civic and neighborhood pride and sense of identity based upon the recognition and use of the City's heritage resources, particularly as it relates to the designation and preserva- tion of heritage trees. This can be done by publicizing information about heritage trees and the benefits of designation of heritage trees on the City's Website. Cultural Resources Goal OSC 14: Through coordination with and implementation of other related General Plan strategies encourage preservation of the City's heritage by providing for the protection of irreplaceable historic and cultural resources representing_ significant elements of City and regional history. (Refer to Historic Character Land Use Element Strategies and Implementa- tion Program). Strategy OSC 14.1: Support activi- ties /events that highlight Saratoga's rich his- tory as the "Valley of the Heart's Delight", such as the yearly Mustard Walk event at the Central Park or Heritage Orchard. Air Quality Goal OSC 15: Improve local and regional air quality by ensuring all development projects incorporate all feasible measures to reduce air pollutants. Strategy OSC 15.1: Require development projects to comply with Bay Area Air Oual- i Management District measures to reduce fugitive dust emissions due to grading and construction activities. Strategy OSC 15.2: Encourage use of trip demand measures as part of major commer- cial and office development projects to re- duce dependence on auto use. Saratoga General Plan 40 August 25, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM: General Open Space Goal OSC -1 • To provide and maintain open space resources of local and regional significance accessi- ble to the public. Responsible Agency: Public Works /Community Development Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: OSC 1. 1, 1.2 Goal OSC -2• To preserve the natural and rural character of Saratoga. Responsible Agency: Public Works /Community Development Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: On oing II Related Strategies: OSC 2.1 Parks Goal OSC 3• To provide and maintain parks which are located, designed, and improved to serve the needs of the residents the community, and the neighborhoods of Saratoga. Responsible Agency: Public Works /Community Development Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: OSC 3.1, 3.2 Goal OSC 4: Strive to achieve a ratio of 5 acres of park and open space area per 1,000 residents. Responsible Agency: Public Works/Parks and Recreation Commission Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: OSC 3.1, 5.1 Trails and Open Space Linkakes Goal OSC 5: A city-wide system of hiking bicycling and horseback riding trails shall be provided within the community, which includes regional trail linkages with City County, State, and regional parks and other publicly owned open space lands. Responsible Agency' Public Works /Community Development/Pedestrian, Equestrian and Bi- cycle Trails Committee Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing _ Related Strategies: OSC 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10 Saratoga General Plan 0SCI -1 August 7, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Scenic Open Space Resources Goal OSC 6• Preserve the hillside lands in their natural condition and inherent natural beauty. Responsible Agency: Community Development Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoinc Related Strategies: OSC 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 Goal OSC 7• Preserve and protect existing view sheds, view corridors, and scenic open spaces. Responsible Agency: Community Development Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: OSC 7.1 Agricultural Resources Goal OSC 8• Encourage preservation of land uses for open space and agriculture. Responsible Agency: Community Development Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: OSC 8.1, 8.2 Watershed Protection and Water Ouality Goal OSC 9• Protect existing watercourses in the community and enhance water quality in surface and subsurface water sources. Responsible Agency: Community Development/Public Works Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: OSC 9.1, 9.2, 9.3. Water Supply Goal OSC 10• Maximize efficiencies in the use of the City's water supply. Responsible Agency: Community Development/Public Works Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: OSC 10,1 Saratoga General Plan OSCI -2 August 7, 2006 Draft Open Space /Conservation Element Biolo,Qical Resources Goal OSC 11: Protect and enhance sensitive vegetative and wildlife habitat in the Saratoga Plan- - - -- ning area. Responsible Agency: Community Development/Public Works Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: On og inQ Related Strategies: OSC 11.1 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5. Arbor Resources Goal OSC 12• Support appropriate management for sustaining the health and increasing the extent of urban forest resources in the CityThe specific vision is to increase overall tree cover, tree health and consequent tree benefits in an equitable cost beneficial and sustainable manner. Responsible Agency: Community Development/Public Works Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing �I Related Strategies: OSC 12.1, 12.2, 12.3. Goal OSC 13• The preservation of native and other vegetative species indicative of Saratoga's cultural heritage shall be riven priority over development and provide for the pemetuation of such species. Responsible Agency Council/Heritage Tree Committee Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: OSC 13.1, 13.2 Cultural Resources Goal OSC 14• Through coordination with and implementation of other related General Plan strategies, safeguard the heritage of the City by providing for the protection of irreplaceable historic and cultural resources representing significant elements of City and regional history. (Refer to Historic Character Land Use Element Strategies and Implementation Program). Responsible Agency: Community Development/Heritage Preservation Commission Funding Source: General Fund Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: OSC 14 1 LU 12.1. 12.3. 12.4 12.5, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9 Air Oua li Goal OSC 15• Improve local and regional air quality by ensuring all development projects incorporate all feasible measures to reduce air pollutants. Responsible Agency: Community Development Funding Source: General Fund Development Fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Strategies: OSC 15.1, 15.2 Saratoga General Plan OSCI -3 August 7, 2006 CITY OF SARATOGA LAND USE ELEMENT DRAFT COMPARISON TABLE OF GOALS & STRATEGIES Draft Land Use Element Existing Land Use Element RESIDENTIAL LAND USE Goal LU 1: Maintain the predominantly semi -rural residential character of Saratoga Strategy LU 1.1: Affirm that the city shall continue to be Existing LU.8.0: predominately a community of single- family detached residences. Strategy LU 1.2: Continue to review all residential New development proposals to ensure consistency with General Plan goals and strategies. Strategy LU 1.3: Existing undeveloped sites zoned single- Existing LUX 1. family detached residential should remain so designated. Strategy LU 1.4: Review and update Area Plans on a New periodic basis to ensure that they reflect the desires of each neighborhood. Strategy LU 1.5: Ensure that all development proposals are New consistent with the spirit and requirements established by Measure G. Goal LU 2: Encourage the economic viability of Saratoga's Existing LU.4.0:. existing commercial and office areas and their accessibility to residents, taking into account the impact on surrounding residential areas. Strategy LU 2.1: Non - residential development shall be Existing LU.4.2 confined to sites presently designated on the General Plan for non - residential uses. Existing non - residential zoning shall not be expanded nor new non - residential zoning districts added. Strategy LU 2.2: Non - residential and industrial uses shall Existing W.A.1, plus add new text (underlined). be buffered from other uses by methods such as setbacks, landscaping, berms, and soundwalls as determined through the Design Review process. Strategy LU 2.3: The City shall revise the zoning ordinance to allow bed and breakfast establishments as conditional Existing LU.4.3: previously been permitted and where uses in commercial or residential zoning districts where such such uses would be appropriate. uses have not previously been permitted and where such uses would be appropriate. Strategy LU 2.4: The City shall work with commercial New property owners and merchants to encourage appropriate modernization and upgrading of retail establishments to provide pleasing shopping experiences. Strategy LU 2.5: The City shall monitor Zoning Ordinance New standards to ensure that non- residential parking standards are adequate to minimizes ill -over of parking into adjacent Page 1 of 6 August 7, 2006 CITY OF SARATOGA LAND USE ELEMENT DRAFT COMPARISON TABLE OF GOALS & STRATEGIES neighborhoods. LU. 4.1 (Imp) Review the Design Review and Limited Industrial Ordinances to determine if increased setbacks and landscaping are required (REMOVE NO LONGER APPLICABLE) LU.8.2 Industrial land use in Saratoga shall be limited to existing sites. (REMOVE — NO LONGER APPLICABLE Goal LU.3: Promote the long -term fiscal soundness of the City Existing LU.7.0. of Saratoga through careful analysis of land use decisions and fiscal practices. Strategy LU 3.1: The City shall consider the economic Existing LU.7.1 plus add text (underlined) impact of all land use decisions on the City budget through the preparation of fiscal impact analyses for major development proposals. Strategy LU 3.2: The City shall adopt regulations Existing LU.7.2:. authorizing exactions in the form of improvements or fees required from developers to compensate the City for the direct and indirect economic effects that arise from proposed development. Goal LU.4.0: Provide sufficient land uses for public, quasi- New public and similar land uses in Saratoga. Strategy LU.4.1: Monitor the amount and type of land New needed for City for public uses and facilities through the annual City budgetary process and Capital Improvement Program Budget. NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION Goal LU 5: Relate development proposals to existing and Existing LU.6.0 planned street capacities to avoid excessive noise, traffic, and other public safety hazards so as to protect neighborhoods. If it is determined that existing streets need to be improved to accommodate a project; such improvements shall be in place or bonded for prior to issuance of building permits. Strategy LU 5.1: Prior to initial approval, the decision Existing LU. 6.1. Text deleted (strike- thorough) and making body shall consider the project and cumulative added (underlined) as show n in left column. traffic impacts of single- family residential projects of 4 or more lots, multi - family residential projects of eight or more units, and commercial projects designed for an occupancy load of more than 30 persons. This shall be accomplished through completion of traffic impact analyses prepared by Existing LU.6.2, plus text added (underlined) as shown in qualified traffic engineers or transportation planners. Strategy LU 5.2: Development proposals shall be evaluated against City standards and guidelines to assure that the left column. related traffic, noise, light, appearance, and intensity of the proposed use have limited adverse impact on the area and can be mitigated to below City thresholds of environmental Page 2 of 6 August 7, 2006 CITY OF SARATOGA LAND USE ELEMENT DRAFT COMPARISON TABLE OF GOALS & STRATEGIES significance. Existing LU 6.4 Strategy LU 5.3: The capacity of existing streets shall be recognized prior to tentative building site or subdivision approval of any project. New development shall be designed to minimize disruption to the area caused by an increase in through or heavy traffic.) New Strategy LU 5.4: Through the development review process, ensure that adjoining neighborhoods are protected from noise, light, glare and other impacts resulting from new or expanded non - commercial developments. Delete: Strategy LU 5.3: Development projects shall be designed to limit the number of through streets connecting arterial and/or collector streets. Collector streets that both begin and end at intersections with the same arterial shall be encouraged. Circulation Element should guide street design. ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE PROTECTION Goal LU 6: Protect natural resources and amenities through New Section appropriate land use and related programs. Strategy LU 6.1: Incorporate specific standards and requirements into the Zoning Ordinance to preserve and protect sensitive watershed areas on hillsides within the community. Strategy LU 6.2: Development proposals shall incorporate stormwater quality features, including but not limited to, grassy bio- swales, to protect surface and subsurface water quality. Strategy LU 6.3: Continue to implement the City's Construction Materials Recycling Program to reduce the quantity of construction debris in local landfills. Strategy LU 6.4: The General Plan shall continue to enforce and implement existing policies of tree protection, especially of native trees. LAND CONSERVATION ACT AGREEMENTS AND AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION Goal LU 7: Protect existing agricultural resources and New encourage expansion of this use. Strategy LU 7.1: Encourage renewal and discourage New cancellation of Williamson Act contracts to preserve agricultural lands. Strategy LU 7.2: Allow agricultural and open space New landowners to voluntarily protect their land. Strategy LU 7.3: Encourage agricultural use on suitable New land with protection for nearby residences as appropriate. Page 3 of 6 August 7, 2006 CITY OF SARATOGA LAND USE ELEMENT DRAFT COMPARISON TABLE OF GOALS & STRATEGIES HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT Goal LU 8: The natural beauty of the West Valley hillsides New area shall be maintained and protected for its contribution to the overall quality of life of current and future generations. Strategy LU 8.1: Development proposals shall minimize New impacts to significant natural hillside features, including but not limited to steep topography, major stands of vegetation, especially native vegetation and watercourses. Strategy LU 8.2: Adhere to the Northwestern Hillside Existing LU.2.0 (Goal) Specific Plan, which is hereby incorporated by reference. Coal LU 9:—Generally encourage medium density, multi- New family residential and non - residential to flatland areas most appropriate for urban development. Strategy LU 9.1: Limit Expansion of Urban Development in New the hillside areas. Strategy LU 9.2: The City Shall evaluate its designated Existing LU 1.2 unincorporated Urban Service Areas to determine if the areas are compatible with the County's Local Formation Commission (LAFCO) policies and are appropriate for annexation and urban development. Strategy LU 9.3: Limit the amount of grading within New hillside areas to the minimum amount needed for dwellings and access. Goal LU 10: Minimize the visual impacts of hillside New development, especially on ridgetops. Strategy LU 10.1: Require development proposals in New hillside areas to undertake visual analyses and mitigate significant visual impacts. Goal LU 11: Foster closer interjurisdictional cooperation and New coordination concerning land use and development issues. Strategy LU 11.1: Adhere to the Joint Hillside Land Use Objectives that will assure basic consistency of hillside land New use policies among the West Valley jurisdictions. The West Valley Cities and the County should work together to achieve the shared goal of preserving the natural beauty of the West Valley Hillsides. Strategy LU 11.2: Adopt the Joint Planning and Land Use principles for West Valley Hillsides Areas as amendments to New the General Plan to reinforce existing policies. Page 4 of 6 August 7, 2006 CITY OF SARATOGA LAND USE ELEMENT DRAFT COMPARISON TABLE OF GOALS & STRATEGIES HISTORIC CHARACTER Goal LU 12: Safeguard the heritage of the City by providing This Section has been expanded from existing LU.3.1: The for the protection of irreplaceable historic and cultural City shall encourage the designation of heritage resources resources representing significant elements of City and and assure their protection, maintenance, and regional history. enhancement by the provisions of the heritage preservation ordinance. Strategy LU 12.1: Enhance the visual character of the City by encouraging compatibility of architectural styles that New reflect established architectural traditions. Strategy LU 12.2: Develop zoning and other incentives for New property owners to preserve historic resources and seek out historic designations for their respective properties. Strategy LU 12.3: In order to create an incentive for the New protection of historic structures, modify the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Planning Commission to have the authority to modify any of the development regulations in the Ordinance, if the subject of the application is a structure which has been designated as an historic landmark. Strategy LU 12.4: The City shall continue to participate in New the Mills Act program which allows property owners of historic residences a reduction of their property tax. Strategy LU 12.5: Encourage public knowledge, New understanding and appreciation of the City's past and foster civic and neighborhood pride and sense of identity based upon the recognition and use of the City's heritage resources. New Strategy LU 12.6: The Heritage Preservation Commission New shall regularly update the City's Historic Resources Inventory. Strategy LU 12.7: Design Review by both the Planning New Commission and the Heritage Preservation Commission shall be required for development proposals impacting any of the City's heritage land and/or any historic resources listed on any local or state inventory. Strategy LU 12.8: For any project development affecting New structures that are 50 years of age or older, conduct a historic review. Strategy LU 12.9: Conduct reconnaissance -level analyses of New new development projects to ensure that no significant archeological, prehistoric, paleontological, Native American resources would be disturbed. If such resources are found, appropriate steps shall be made, consistent with CEQA requirements to protect these resources. Page 5 of 6 August 7, 2006 CITY OF SARATOGA LAND USE ELEMENT DRAFT COMPARISON TABLE OF GOALS & STRATEGIES DESIGN REVIEW Goal LU 13: The City shall use the design review process to assure that new construction and major additions thereto are Existing LU.5.0. compatible with the site and the adjacent surroundings. Strategy LU 13: Utilize the site development and design review process and the California Environmental Quality Act in the review of proposed residential and non - residential New projects to promote high quality design, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, to ensure compatibility with surrounding property and use, and to minimize environmental impacts. Special attention shall be given to ensuring compatibility between residential and non- residential uses (e.g., land use buffering). ANNEXATIONS Goal LU 14: Seek to achieve appropriate and contiguous City Existing LU. 1.0: Adhere to the adopted Saratoga Sphere boundaries to provide for the efficient delivery of public of Influence Plan services and to create a greater sense of community. Strategy LU 14.1: Land shall not be annexed to Saratoga Existing LU. I .l plus text (underlined) shown in left unless it is contiguous to the existing city limits, within the column Sphere of Influence, and it is determined by the city that public services can be provided without unreasonable cost to the City and dilution of services to existing residents. Strategy LU 14..2: The City shall evaluate its designated ExistingLU.1.2 unincorporated Urban Service Areas to determine if the areas are compatible with the County's Local Agency Formation Commission Policies and are appropriate for annexation and urban development. AIR QUALITY Coal LU 15: Improve local and regional air quality by New ensuring all development projects incorporate all feasible measures to reduce air pollutants. Strategy LU 15.1: Require development projects to New comply with Bay Area Air Quality Management District measures to reduce fugitive dust emissions due to grading and construction activities. Strategy LU 15.2: Encourage use of trip demand New measures as part of major commercial and office development projects to reduce dependence on auto use. ZONING ORDINANCE REVIEW /AMENDMENT Coal LU 16: Review and amend (as needed) the Zoning New Ordinance to provide consistency with the General Plan updates, new state legislation and court decisions. Strategy LU 16.1: Consider Zoning Ordinance New amendments that implement the use and development of goals, policies, and plan objectives identified in the adopted 2006 General Plan Land Use Element and Land Use Map. Page 6 of 6 August 7, 2006 .. Excerpts relating to Historic Preservation City of Saratoga Draft General Plan Update 2006 Open Space Element — pgs 31 & 32 Arbor Resources The City of Saratoga owes much of its beauty to the wooded hillsides and native and ornamental trees found throughout its neighborhoods. The City of Saratoga has also historically recognized the importance of planting and preserving tree resources as an invaluable asset to the community in terms of increasing the natural scenic qualities of Saratoga, promoting natural ventilation, providing erosion and acoustic control and increases property values. The preservation of such trees supports the health, safety and welfare of the City residents by preserving scenic beauty, preventing soil erosion, protecting against landslides, counteracting air pollutants, maintaining climactic balance and decreasing the effects of wind velocity. The Tree Protection Handbook, together with Saratoga's Tree Regulations (contained in Article 15 -50 of the Saratoga Municipal Code) establish the basic standards and recommendation for the protection and preservation of trees in Saratoga. The City's Tree Regulations are designed to "provide a stable and sustainable urban forest to preserve and protect significant historic heritage values, and to enhance the unique aesthetic character and environment of the City. In addition, in recognition of the value the city places on the protection and preservation of trees, the City Council has adopted an ordinance that provides a process for designation of certain trees as heritage trees. Once designated, they will be listed as a designated resource, similar to other designated cultural resources below. tural Resources Saratoga has a colorful history dating back to 1846 when Bill Campbell and his sons established a sawmill on Quito Creek. The discovery of mineral springs in the area soon prompted development of several luxurious spas, reminding local residents of similar eastern spas. From this memory came Saratoga's name. Orchards were planted and covered the land until the late 1940's when they began to be replaced by homes. Today, only a few remnants remain to remind citizens and visitors of Saratoga's interesting heritage. In many cases buildings or sites of buildings with historical significance are generally unknown. Other known landmarks lack any real explanation of their significance. These features should be considered a valuable resource in that they, taken as a whole, are a legacy entrusted to the community for proper development and conservation. In recognition of the historic character of Saratoga, the City has adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance to protect the irreplaceable heritage resources. The Ordinance Excerpts relating to Historic Preservation City of Saratoga Draft General Plan Update 2006 creates a Heritage Preservation Commission to inventory historic resources, recommend to the City Council specific resources which should have historic designations, and act as an advisory body to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other agencies as to the impact of proposed new development on historic resources. A list of local historic landmarks and heritage lanes is available in the City's Community Development Department. The following historic landmarks, which are included on National and State of California Historic Registers, exist within the Saratoga Planning rea • The Warner Hutton House, located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. • Paul Masson Mountain Winery, located on Pierce Road. • Miller - Melone Ranch, located at 12795 Saratoga- yyale Road. • The Saratoga Foothill Club, located at 20399 Park Place. • The Saratoga Toll Road, eg nerally located at beginning of Third Street and Big Basin Way. • Villa Montalvo, located at 14800 Montalvo Road. • The Welch -Hurst Building, located at 15800 Sanborn Road In addition to City landmarks dating back to the 19`h century, several archeological sites have been identified in the Saratoga area. Two specific sites have been logged by the State Archeological Inventory Survey "on or near Saratoga Avenue, adjacent to the Saratoga High School ". Other, more general areas have been indicated by archeologists to contain potential sites requiring further investigation. Open Space Element — pg 54 Cultural Resources Goal OSC 14: Through coordination with and implementation of other related General Plan strategies, safeguard the heritage of the City y providingL for the protection of irreplaceable historic and cultural resources representing significant elements of City and regional history. (Refer to Historic Character Land Use Element Strategies) Air Ouali Goal OSC 15: Improve local and regional air quality y ensuring all development projects incorporate all feasible measures to reduce air pollutants. Excerpts relating to Historic Preservation City of Saratoga Draft General Plan Update 2006 Strategy OSC 15.1: Require development projects to comply with Bay Area Air Quality Management District measures to reduce fugitive dust emissions due to rig and construction activities. Strategy OSC 15.2: Encourage use of trip demand measures as part ofmajor commercial and o f ace development projects to reduce dependence on auto use. List of Exhibits in the Open Space /Conservation Element OS -1 Regional Location OS -2 Saratoga Planning Area OS -3 Park Resources OS -4 Trail System OS -5 Existing Watershed and Hillside Open Space Resources OS -6 Flooding Potential Land Use Element — pg 17 Historic Resources In recognition of the historic character of Saratoga, the City has adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance to protect its irreplaceable heritage resources. In 1982 the Heritage Preservation Commission was established by the City Council to assist with and encourage the preservation of Saratoga's heritage resources, to inventory historic resources, recommend to the City Council specific resources which should have historic designations, and act as an advisory body to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other agencies as to the impact of proposed new development on historic resources. A list of local historic landmarks and heritage lanes has been developed and is available in the City's Community Development Department. The following historic resources, which are listed on the National and State of California Register, exist within the Saratoga Planning Area: • The Warner Hutton House, located at 1377 Fruitvale Avenue. • Paul Masson Mountain Winery, located on Pierce Road. • Miller - Melone Ranch, located at 12795 Sarato aa�yvale Road. • The Saratoga Foothill Club, located at 20399 Park Place. Excerpts relating to Historic Preservation City of Saratoga Draft General Plan Update 2006 • The Saratoga Toll Road, eg nerally located at the beginning of Third Street and Big Basin Wax • Villa Montalvo, located at 14800 Montalvo Road. • The Welch -Hurst Building, located at 15800 Sanborn Road. Land Use Element — pgs 26 & 27 Historic Character Goal LU 12: Safeguard the heritage of the City by providing for the protection of irreplaceable historic and cultural resources representing significant elements of City and regional history. Strategy LU 12.1: Enhance the visual character of the City by encouraging where possible and regulation where necessary to ensure compatibility of architectural stvles that reflect established architectural traditions. Strategy LU 12.2: Develop zoning and other incentives for property owners to preserve historic resources and seek out historic designations for their respective properties. Strategy LU 12.3: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow, in all zoning districts, a Modification of Standards for Historic Structures, as is currently permitted in the C -H district. The Modification of Standards would allow the Planning Commission to have the authority to modify any of the development regulations in the Ordinance, if the subject of the application is a structure which has been designated as an historic landmark. Strategy LU 12.4: The City shall continue to participate in the Mills Act program which allows property owners of historic residences a reduction of their propert y tax. Strategy LU 12.5: Encourage public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the City's past and foster civic and neighborhood pride and sense of identity based upon the recognition and use of the City's heritage resources. Strategy LU 12.6: The Heritage Preservation Commission shall continually update the City's Historic Resources Inventory. Strategy LU 12.7: Design Review by both the Planning Commission and the Heritage Preservation Commission shall be required for development proposals Excerpts relating to Historic Preservation City of Saratoga Draft General Plan Update 2006 abutting any of the City's heritage land and/or any historic resources listed on any local or state inventory. Strategy LU 12.8: Structures more than 50 years of age shall require review by a qualified historic consultant prior to the addition, alteration or demolition as determined by the Community Development Director. Strategy LU 12.9: Conduct reconnaissance -level analyses of new development projects to ensure that no significant archeological, pre- historic, paleontological, Native American resources would be disturbed. If such resources are found, appropriate steps shall be made, consistent with CEQA requirements to protect these resources. � ` *At)�D OUT A--T- co /(o 10 (a +t+G MUSTARD WALK ACTIVITIES LIST ��- Banner: Blaney Plaza Orchard Publicity: Promotion Flyers Newspapers/Magazines, Saratoga Honor Kids(Drinks and Pony helpers Artists — Sign -up and coordination Dance troupes Donkey Cart Rides, Petting Zoo Face Painting Antique Car Display Farm Machinery Museum Dislay Musicians Butter Paddle Cooking Demos Novakovich Orchard Product Booth Information : Trifold Handout Warren Hutton House info for docents Orchard info for docents Tree Signs(Apricot, etc.) Docents: Food Monitor (Warren Hutton House) W.H. House Tour Orchard Tour _ SafetyMonitors_ Food: Coffee Cart Churros Drinks Concession Ice Cream Cart Hot Dog Cart Cheese and Cracker Platters Wine tasting Set —up Crew. Traffic flow/Parking signs Clean-up crew MUSTARD WALK IDEAS Keep theme — Orchard/agriculture Artists: Give direction as to what to sell - smaller /less expensive items targeted to children and families. - bookmarks, pencil cases small paper items Painters at W.H.House — outside on lawns - and in orchard — more in orchard Painting contest? With prize? Involve art schools — West Valley classes ?? Art teacher at senior center — have students show Kay Duffy was great painting all day Ask 3 photografers: Rabideaus, Felicia Pollock, David Smoier Publicity: Get picture in paper in advance Recreation bulletin Via Gentry Ad in Saratoga News did not merit expense Willys column was great Signage: Need sign at Fruitvale /Saratoga, Ave. "Enter Orchard Here" — Library — Saratoga Ave. At Freeway Entrance/Exits Permission from City Put them everywhere Waterproof History of Orchard Beth Wyman Cooking Dora Gren's demonstrations were great Food Gene's was good - gave check for $50. Safeway Buy and Save Restaurants Caterers Publications: Mustard Recipe book ask Butter Paddle to contribute Get some from producers - Grey Poupon, etc.? Flyers Dark yellow color Need volunteers to distribute Pony Rides Needs new path out of the way of people waiting to get food Does Matt need to smooth path? Waltonsmiths need more help - specify SHS kids do that - last year I kept loosing them More small animals, sheep, goats, etc. Poems/ letters about orchard. Displays in Warren hutton House City Council perpetuity - display Do not borrow from other museums Bring artifacts from Saratoga Museum What on walls Benches in the orchard Docents - garlands in the hair Yellow vest or identifier