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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-07 Heritage Preservation Commission Agenda PacketCity of Saratoga HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 8:30 a.m. Place: Planning Conference Room, 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 the Planning Conference Room by 9:00 a.m. 1. Routine Organization A. Roll Call B. Approval of minutes from June 12, 2007 meeting C. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on July 05, 2007 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. 2. Old Business A. Discuss National Registry & Saratoga Landmark Plaques B. Discuss Heritage Orchard Signage C. Discuss Historic Incentives D. Discuss Mustard Walk E. Discuss Sign for McWilliams House F. Discuss Landscaping Plan for Historic Park 3. New Business A. 8:30 am Site Visit — 13601 Saratoga Avenue — Review proposed illuminated monument sign and determine consistency with Heritage Lane. B. 8:45 am Site Visit — 13855 Saratoga Avenue — Applicant is requesting modifications, historic landmark status, and Mills Act. 4. 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 5. Adjournment Adjourn to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007, Planning Conference Room, 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 ten (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 ten (10) days of the date of the decision. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Christopher Riordan, Senior 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 July 2007 at Saratoga, California. dAOL a av� Christopher Riordan Senior Planner City of Saratoga (408) 868 —1235 City of Saratoga HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:30 a.m. Place: Planning Conference Room, 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 the Planning Conference Room by 9:00 a.m. 1. Routine Organization A. Roll Call PRESENT: Commissioners Gomersall, Kellond, Louden, Marra, McCarty, Chair Koepernik and Vice Chair Wyman (not present for site visits). ABSENT.- None. GUESTS: Mr. Mike Belshe, Ms. Irene Spector, Mr. Walter Spector, Ms. Breanna Chamberlain, Mr. Rick Hartman STAFF PRESENT. Planner Shweta Bhatt. B. Approval of minutes from May 08, 2007 meeting — Approved 6 -0. C. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on June 07, 2007 — staff announced this item. 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. • Ms. April Halberstadt made a short presentation regarding the landscaping plan at the Historic Park. E. Oral Communications — Historic Preservation Commission direction to Staff — Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. — None. 2. Old Business A. Discuss National Registry & Saratoga Landmark Plaques — Item discussed. Commissioner Koepernik reminded the Commission that the plaques have been ordered. Staff reminded the Commission that the Council will review the plaques for City owned properties at the June 20th Council meeting. B. Discuss Heritage Orchard Signage — Item discussed. C. Discuss Historic Incentives — Item discussed. D. Discuss Mustard Walk — Item discussed. 3. New Business A. 8:30 am Site Visit — 13855 Saratoga Avenue — Applicant is requesting modifications, historic landmark status, and Mills Act. — Site visit completed with applicant/owner (Mr. Mike Belshe) present. Item discussed. Commissioner Kellond asked Mr. Belshe if he had considered locating the fencing further back on the parcel and had sought out guidance from the historic consultant on this issue. Chair Koepernik agreed. Mr. Belshe said he had no problem pushing the fencing further back on the parcel. Chair Koepernik commented that he would like to see the windows repaired rather than replaced and would encourage true divided lites; Commissioner Kellond added that they could be remade to look the way the do now. Regarding the roof, Commissioner Kellond commented that one couldn't see it as much from the street, encouraged wood shingle shake roofing, but would be okay with composition shingle. The Commission also discussed the applicant's proposal for landmark status and application for Mills Act. Vice Chair Wyman commented that the structure appeared to meet "a," "c," and "e." The following motions were made and carried out by a 7 -0 vote each: • Proposed roof. Continue to next meeting so that the owner may consider wood shingle shake roofing. • Fence: Continue to next meeting so that the owner may consider alternative materials and recommendations from historic consultant. • Windows: Continue to next meeting so that the owner may consider the option to repair over replace. • Landmark status: Recommend City Council designate structure as landmark status. • Mills Act: Accept the proposed restoration plan (with follow -up components to come back to HPC at a future meeting) and recommend City Council direct the City manager to enter into Mills Act agreement with owner. B. 8:45 am Site Visit — 13685 Saratoga Vista Avenue — Determine if property has historic significance. — Site visit completed with property owner and architect present. Item discussed. Mr. Walter Spector gave a brief history of the home. Commissioner Kellond commented that the addition looked good and that he is glad to see that the owners are maintaining the integrity of the design. Commissioner Marra added that it appeared to meet criteria in the code for historic structures. Commssioner Gomersall said that she would like to see the structure added to the Historic Resources Inventory, as it would add to the variety of homes on the list. Commissioner Louden mentioned that it appeared to be a unique home. The motion to add the property to the Historic Resources Inventory based on criteria "c" and to deem that the proposal met the Secretary of Interior Standards passed by a 7 -0 vote. C. Discuss sign for McWilliams House — Item discussed. Staff explained that one of the requirements for reimbursement for the Santa Clara County Grant is to acknowledge the County with something like a sign or a plaque. The Commission discussed options and Chair Koepernik offered to bring cost estimates for these options (i.e. tombstone, plaques, engraved rock). D. Elect Vice Chair — Commissioner Wyman said that she will no longer be able to be on the HPC, as she will be moving to a different City. The Commission elected Commissioner Kellond as Vice Chair by a 7 -0 vote. 4. 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 5. Adjournment Adjourn to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007, Planning Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. I 7 Q CL Q U w O H V) Q O Q OC Q V) Z Q J CL Z Z Q J CL a U Q C� O a a DESIGN PO BOX 485 BIN LOMOND, CA 95005 (831) 3363100 FOCUS o Z DATE: 2/7/2007 R£YISED:4 /10/2007 DRAWN BY: KW DESJGN BY: RJD Community Development Department City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, California 95070 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 10, 2007 TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM: Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner SUBJECT: New Free Standing Sign for Saint Andrew's Church and School Property Location: 13601 Saratoga Avenue Property APN: 393 -25 -028 Project Applicant: Saint Andrew's Parish Property Owner: Saint Andrew's Parish Item 3A Project Description The applicant is proposing a new externally illuminated freestanding identification sign for Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church & School located at 13601 Saratoga Avenue. The proposed sign would be located 20 feet southwest of the entrance to the parking lot in the area between the sidewalk and the street property line. The existing non - illuminated freestanding identification sign that is located to the right of the entrance will be removed. The proposed 24 square foot, 4.5 foot tall sign would consist of a double sided aluminum sign cabinet faced with beige colored redwood cladding with bronzed colored aluminum letters mounted on concrete base that would be colored to match the adjacent building. The top of the sign would have an aluminum header cap with a "gable roof' design in the center. The text of the sign would read "Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church & School. Mounted and centered on the left hand side of the sign would be the school crest and the school logo would be located on the right hand side. The sign would be externally illuminated by two low voltage lights powered by a 110 volt electrical source installed into the ground near the base of the sign. Each light would be installed at the base of the sign and would project light on to the sign face. The proposed sign location has been prepared for construction by the removal of some of the existing landscaping. Once the proposed sign is in place, additional landscaping would be added to shield the light source as viewed from off site. This landscaping would be similar to that already in place but low enough to avoid obstructing the sign. Background The Saint Andrews site fronts on the portion of Saratoga Avenue that is a designated Heritage Lane. The sign was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on June 27, 2007 subject to review and recommendation for approval by the Historical Preservation Commission HPC July 10, 2007 Meeting Project Address: 13601 Saratoga Avenue Project Applicant: Saint Andrews New Free Standing Sign for Saint Andrew's Church and School that the sign will not impact the historic and rural character of this Heritage Lane. If the HPC recommends modifications to the design of the sign, the project may be subject to additional review by the HPC and the Planning Commission as determined by the Community Development Director. The following are two options available to the Commission in reviewing this proposal: 1. Determine that the proposed project will not have an impact on the historic and rural character of the Heritage Lane: If the HPC determines that the sign will not have an impact on the historic and rural character of Saratoga Avenue as a Heritage Lane, the applicant may apply for required permits. 2. Request changes to proposed project: Require the applicant to revise the plans and ask the applicant to return to the Heritage Preservation Commission for additional review. If the HPC recommends modifications to the design of the sign it may be subject to additional review by the Planning Commission as determined by the Community Development Director. Attachments (1) Project Plans Memorandum to the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission Page 2 --WORK SCOPE JSJ to manufacture and install (1) non - illuminated D/F monument Removal of existing monument by others. Installation of exterior ground lighting by others. Note: Written Dimensions Have Precedence Over Scaled Dimensions Fabricator to Field Verify all Dimensions Prior to Fabrication and Locate Sign with Saint Andrew's Representative(s) Prior to Installation with Point Grade Zq (�) PLAN DETAIL SIGN TYPE A -TWO -SIDED SITE MONUMENT / FRONT ELEVATION Fabricated metal header cap .4 with mounted aluminum battens painted 41 -312 Medium Bronze Matthews Grade .5' Thick Aluminum SA Letters Type Font: Trajan Bold Painted 41 -312 Medium Bronze Matthews Drill & Tap Behind Letters to Mount (as req'd.) LETTERS /FACE DETAIL Fabricated Aluminum "Gable Roof" with 10" High .5" Thick Aluminum SA Logo (screenprinted three specified colors) & Battens Anchored to Header Cap Fabricated Aluminum Header Cap & 1" Wide Battens Painted 41 -312 Medium Bronze Matthews Fabricated Aluminum Sign Cabinet with Roughsawn Notched Redwood Cladding (Sim. to proposed tower detail) Paint to match (Kelly Moore 4180 -2 Brittany Beige) Beige 42 -207 Matthews 1' Concrete Reveal Concrete base painted by others D E C E � Ur E JUL 0 3 2007 D Set into Existing Landscape (as req'd.) DESIGN NO. 06-33020 CLIENT — Saint Andrews REVISIONS 01W7- AddWSW Ups 021507 - Added Site, Gad, SHEET SCALE I of 2 _ as noted ADDRESS CITY 13601 Saratoga Ave. LANDLORD APPROVAL / DATE Sara ax CA -- 011607- kwoMAddFmlidMr*d _ 032607 - Eulpr changes, added side grade 012507- Addds�o[emwoodcircle 0S0807- Add adsmpe, deft ifto site map 011607- Addednwnspaa ATE _ ACCOUNT REP. Ron Boatman _ _ CUSTOMER APPROVAL /DATE 012907- AMedl,pmdonit 013107- WoWary,MWEop 020107 - Redead sldeY a¢e CITY OF SARATOGA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JSJ Electrical Display Corporation 459 Industnal Way Benicia, CA 94510 Phone (707)747 -5595 Fax(707)747 -5599 www.jsjdisplay.com This is an original drawing created by JSJ Electrical Display Corporation. It is submitted for your personal use in connection with a project being planned for you by JSJ Electrical Display Cmporauon. It is not to he reproduced, copied, or exhibited in any fashion without the written permission of JSJ Electrical Display Corporation. D C� CD C T X SITE PLAN See attached CSDA architects drawings for landscape detail site plan and elevation. 0 V W 0 SARATOGA AVENU N E DESIGN NO. 0&3302C WENT Saint Andreas SHEET 1 of 2 ADDRESS 1301- Saratoga Ave. SCALE as noted Cry Saratoga, CA DATE ACCOUNT W. Ron Boatman REVISIONS 010907 - Added Shield Logo LANDLORD APPROVAL/ DATE 011607 - Removed Address, Tee Moved 012501- Added space, removed dide 012607- Added more *n CUSTOMER APPROVAL / DATE 012907- Aleted logos down 013107- (ordered copy, shifted copy 020107 - Reduced hi4d um 021507 -, Added Site, Grade 032607 - (olor oonges, added side grade 050807 -Added scope, detail to site mop JS1 Electncal Display Corporation 459 Industrial Way Benicia, CA 94510 r� Phone (707)747 -5595 Fax(707)747 -5599 • . www.jsjdisplay.com Phis is an ar,g..l drawing created by JSJ Electncal Display Corporation. It Is submitted for your personal use n connection with a project being planned for you by JS1 Bectrical Display Corporation. It is not to he reproduced. copied, or exhibited an any fashion without the written permission of JSl Electrical Display Corporation. N STREETSCAPE SARATOGA AVENUE - WEST _ SCALE: 1"= 164T PLANT LEGEND SHRUBS 8 PERENNIALS GROUND COVERS TREES SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME - COMMON NAME SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME - COMMON NAME SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME •COMMON NAME 0 PRU. LYO. Prunus lyonii ilicifolia - Catalina Cherry Berberis thunbergil'Atropurpurea' - Barberry PYR. RED. Pyrus calleryana 'Redspire' - Flowering Pear /jW (x j QUE. AGR. Quercus agrifolia - Coast Live Oak Hemerocall'ls 'Stella de Oro' - Day Lily QUE. RUB. Quercus rubra - Red Oak o ACH. MOO. Achilles 'Moonshine'- Yarrow ARC, HOW. Arctostaphylos densiflors'Howard McMinn'- Menzanits BER. THU. Berberis thunbergil'Atropurpurea' - Barberry CIS. PUR. Cistus purpureus - Orchid Rockrose 0 HEL. SEM. Helictotrichon sempervirens - Blue Oat Grass O HEM. STE. Hemerocall'ls 'Stella de Oro' - Day Lily G) LAV. OTT. Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quest'- Spanish Lavender 1) MUM. RIG. Muhlenbergia rigens - Deer Grass 0 PEN. RUB. Pennisetum setaceum'Rubrum' - Red Fountain Grass ® PHO. YEL. Phonnium'Yellow Wave'- New Zealand Flax C PHO. RUB. Phormium'Rubrum'; New Zealand Flax ® ARC. UVA. Arctostaphylos uva -ursi - Barberry (48" o.c.) CEA. YAN. Ceanothus griseus horizontalis 'Yankee Point' - California Lila (60" o.c.) ERI. KAR. Edgeron karvinskienus - Santa Barbara Daisy (30" o.c.) ROS. IRE. Ro6marinus officinalis 'Irene'- Prostrate Rosemary (30" o.c.) CSDA ARCHITECTS Corlett. Skaer S: DeVota Arddtects. Inc. 120 Montgomery Street, Sure 1170 San Francisco, CA 94104 daignOcsdarchitects.com 415.693.9800 415.693.9830 , REBECCA COFFMAN JAI LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IRIS H F—h F-d w-& 04, G IM rca -6,damt ARCHITECT STAMP `d,�EO wtcNrrFc i ee4xt a a.olo Z aloes WD91K WE a ++ J?�tf or GU PROJECT ADDRESS SAINT ANDREW'S PARISH & SCHOOL 13601 SARATOGA AVENUE SARATOGA, CA. 95070 I IJARK: DATE: ID5CRV M i 1 wrimm: rSDA'ARCHRECrS 20D4 SHEET MLE PLANTING PLAN STREETSCAPE @ SARATOGA AVENUE WEST 11, 2005 .2' I Subject Property Location: Property APN: Project Applicant: Property Owner: 13855 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, California 393 -45 -017 Mike Belshe Mike Belshe Proposed Changes at 13855 Saratoga Ave. July 1, 2007 Item 3B July 10, 2007 HPC Meeting 1) Roof. We'd like to replace the roof. The plan is to use a composition shingle. The historian has confirmed that a composition shingle would provide a look consistent for this house. Further, at the request of the committee, owner will upgrade this to a "Presidential" shingle. This thicker shingle should provide a look similar to a wood shake roof. I will bring sample material to the meeting. 2) Fence. The HPC requested that the fence be made less ornate, be verified by an historian for accuracy, and potentially be moved back further on the property. The diagram below shows the new frame look which we'd like to use — it is a simpler style which should be consistent with the period. An historian is still evaluating and I will bring her findings to the HPC meeting on July 8.