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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 8:30 a.m.
Place: 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
Magnolia Room by 9:00 a.m.
1. Routine Organization
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2009 meeting.
C. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the
agenda was posted on April 10, 2009.
D. Oral & Written Communication - Any member of the public may address the
Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting fo.r 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 — Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral
Communications.
2. Old Business
A. Discuss National Registry & Saratoga Landmark Plaques.
3. New Business
A. 8:30 a.m. Site Visit — 14362 Springer Avenue — The applicant is proposing
to demolish the existing house constructed in the 1930's.
4. Pending Items
A. Update the Heritage Resources Inventory List — Status of Consultant
B. National Register Applications
5. Adjournment
Adjourn to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009, Magnolia 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.
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other
materials provided to the Historical Preservation Commission by City staff in connection
with this agenda are available at the office of the Community Development Department
Director at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. Any materials
distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review
at the office of the Director at the time they are distributed to the Planning Commission.
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 10th day of April 2009, at Saratoga, California
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Christopher Riordan
Senior Planner
City of Saratoga
(408) 868 —1235
City of Saratoga
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 8:30 a.m.
Place: 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 9:00 a.m.
1. Routine Organization
A. Roll Call
PRESENT — Commissioners Conrado, Gomersall, Kellond, Koepernik, Tai,
Vice Chair McCarty, and Chair Marra
STAFF — Senior Planner Christopher Riordan, Assistant Planner Michael
Fossati, Assistant Planner Cynthia McCormick
GUESTS — Mr. Salim Sagarchi, Mr. Den Smith, Ms. Lynn Barringer
B. Approval of minutes from February 10, 2009 meeting - Approved
C. Posting of Agenda — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the
agenda was posted on March 5, 2009 — Senior Planner Christopher Riordan
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 — None.
E. Oral Communications — Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral
Communications — None.
2. Old Business
A. Discuss National Registry & Saratoga Landmark Plaques. Item discussed.
Chair Marra described the status of the presentation he was preparing and
how it would be presented at the April 15, 2009 City Council meeting.
3. New Business
A. 8:30 a.m. Site Visit — 14310 Saratoga Avenue — Review of a request by
Alain Barringer to add a second story addition to an existing one story single
family home. The home is not included on the Heritage Resources Inventory.
However, HPC review is required because the house is located on a
designated Heritage Lane. — Site visit completed. Item discussed. Lynn
Barringer stated that she was the mother of the homeowner. She said that
their intent was to increase the size of the existing house and that the owner
did not currently live in Saratoga but was looking forward to living in Saratoga.
Assistant Planner Cynthia McCormick stated that the project included the
removal of three trees: one was dying, one had been damaged by a beetle
infestation, and was had been damaged by improper pruning techniques and
that all three trees had been recommended for removal by the City Arborist.
Commissioner Conrado stated that he had no problem with the addition and
that he believed that it looked good. Commissioner Kellond said that he liked
the site plan and the design of the addition and agreed that the three trees
should be removed but felt that the mass of the second floor could be
reduced and that the color palette could be reconsidered. Commissioner
McCarty said that she like the proposed colors and questioned why they
should be changed. Ms. Barringer said that the colors as depicted on the
photo copy were not accurate because they were shown as to bright and that
the intent was to use earthtone colors to match the color of the roof and to
break up the mass of the home. Commissioner Kellond said that colors
sometimes can be used to break up mass but that it would be a more elegant
solution to redesign the addition to break up the actual mass of the second
story. Mr. Smith said that the mass was a result of the floor plan that the
owner preferred. Assistant Planner McCormick said that the second story
was setback further than the first story. Commissioner Koepernik said that he
could support the project and would accept the removal of the three trees.
Ms. Barringer said that the owner was intending to keep the pillars on the
gates. Commissioner Tai asked if the existing gate was to remain.
Commissioner Conrado said that he would prefer if the fence was be made of
wood and would not suggest a fence be made of wrought iron. Ms. Barringer
said that the fence would remain the same. Commissioner's Gomersall and
McCarty said that they could support the project as proposed. Motion by
Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commission Conrado to approve
the project as depicted on the development plans. Motion carried on a 7 -0
vote.
B. 13991 Saratoga Avenue ( Meason House) — Review of a request by Salim
Sagarchi for a new fence and entry gates. The property is located on the
Heritage Resources Inventory and is commonly known as the Meason House.
The site is located on a designated Heritage Lane. —Item discussed.
Assistant Planner Fosatti said that the applicant was proposing two different
designs .for the fences which would either be a flagstone fence or a picket
fence. Commissioner Kellond asked about the alignment of the proposed
fences. Mr. Sargarchi replied that the fence would be in the same location as
the existing fence. Commissioner Koepernik said that there was a need for
two fences with each having a different style and that the historic home
should have a wood picket fence and that the pillars on the rock fence were
too tall. Mr. Sargarchi said that the rock pillars could be reduced in size to
four feet since the idea was to save some of the work that had already been
done. Chair Marra said that he liked the idea of different fences and that he
liked the idea of the wood picket fence for the historic house and that he could
support the rock wall for the historic house as long as the pillars were reduced
in height. Commissioner Kellond responded that the same rock fence should
not be used and that wrought iron would be a better choice for the fence but
the rock pillars could be used as long as they were reduced in height.
Commissioner Gomersall said that she preferred the complete stone look.
Commission Conrado said that he would be OK with either fence design for
the historic home. Motion by Commissioner Kopernik and, seconded by
Commissioner Kellond that the existing rock fence at 13991 Saratoga Avenue
be removed and replaced with a wood picket fence and that fence at 14005
Saratoga Avenue be made of stucco or stone and that the pillars should be
reduced to be the same height as the wall not including their caps. Motion
carried on a 7 -0 vote.
C. Discussion of term realignments for City of Saratoga Commissions. - Item
Discussed. Senior Planner Chris Riordan described how the future terms of
the HPC and other Commissions would be staggered so that never more than
two terms would expire simultaneously.
4. Pending Items
A. Update the Heritage Resources Inventory List. — Item Discussed. Senior
Planner Chris Riordan announced that the RFP had been sent out to
consultants to update the Heritage Resources Inventory List.
B. National Register Applications — Not Discussed
5. Adjournment
Adjourn to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, Magnolia Room, 13777 Fruitvale
Avenue.
Community Development Department
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, Califomia 95070
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 14, 2009
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission
FROM: Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Determination if whether the existing single family home on the site is historic
Property Location: 14362 Springer Avenue, Saratoga, California
Property APN: 503 -26 -032
Project Applicants: Amit Bahl
Property Owners: Amit Bahl
Project Summary
The project site is currently developed with a 728 square foot, one story, single - family residence
with an estimated construction date of 1938. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing
residence and construct a new single - family residence. Because the age of the residence is
greater than 50 years the City is required to consider its historical significance. To assist the
Historical Preservation Commission in their review and determine the properties historical value,
the applicant had an Architectural Historian prepare a Historical Evaluation of the property. The
determination to allow the demolition would be based on the recommendation from the HPC.
Historic Evaluation
A Historical and Architectural Evaluation (The Report) was prepared on November 6, 2008 by
Archives & Architecture: Heritage Resource Partners (please see Attachment 1).
The report lists the style of the residence as "Minimal Traditional Style ". Based on the report's
findings, the residence has not been previously surveyed nor listed on any historic registers.
The report also concludes that the residence is not historically significant since it does not
embody distinctive architectural character, and the property does not illustrate significant
associations with people, patterns, or events to events to be considered a local resource.
Proposed Residence
The applicant has submitted a site plan and a drawing of the front elevation of the proposed
residence (please see Attachment 2). The proposed residence would have two stories and
have a craftsman architectural style. Proposed exterior materials would include horizontal lap
siding, stone veneer accents, and a concrete tile roof. As depicted on the drawing, the height of
the residence would be 28 feet tall. The maximum allowable height for single - family dwellings is
26 feet tall as per Saratoga Municipal Code Section 15- 12.100(a). Staff has contacted the
applicant and informed him of the discrepancy.
Decision by HPC
The applicant is requesting a determination of the HPC regarding the historical significance of
the structure. The following are options available to the Commission in reviewing this proposal:
HPC April 14, 2009 Meeting
Project Address: 14362 Springer Avenue, Saratoga, California
Project Applicant: Amit Bahl
Determine that the structure is not historically significant: If the Commission
determines that the structure is not historically significant, the property would not be
listed on the Historic Resources Inventory. Proposed demolition and /or future alterations
would not be subject to HPC review.
2. Determine that the property /structure is historically significant and direct staff to
place the structure on the historical list: If the Commission determines that the
property /structure is historically significant:
' At least one (1) of the seven (7) criteria listed in the City code must be
selected to reflect the reasons why the structure is significant.
• The HPC would need to determine that the proposed project either
meets or does not meet the Secretary of Interior Standards (Standards)
for historic properties. Suggestions to ensure compliance with the
Standards may be provided.
' Staff would place the property on the Historic Resources Inventory and
proposed future alterations to the structures would require HPC review
and would be required to meet Standards for historic properties.
The seven Criteria are as follows (City Code §13- 15.010):
(a) It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the cultural, social, economic,
political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural history of the City, the County, the
State or the nation; or
(b) It is identified with persons or events significant in local, county, state or
national history; or
(c) It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of
construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials; or
(d) It is representative of the notable design or craft of a builder, designer, or
architect; or
(e) It embodies or contributes to unique physical characteristics representing an
established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or district within the City;
or
(f) It represents a significant concentration or continuity of site, buildings,
structures or objects, unified by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical or
natural development; or
(g) It embodies or contributes to a unique natural setting or environment
constituting a distinct area or district within the City having special character or
special historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value.
Memorandum to the Saratoga Historic Preservation Commission Page 2
HPC April 14, 2009 Meeting
Project Address: 14362 Springer Avenue, Saratoga, California
Project Applicant: Amit Bahl
Attachments
(1) Copies of the Historical and Architectural Evaluation Report for 14362 Springer Avenue
prepared by Archives and Architecture, dated November 6, 2008.
(2) Topographic survey of existing site improvements and proposed site plan and front
elevation of new structure.
Memorandum to the Saratoga Historic Preservation Commission Page 3
ATTACHMENT �
A R C H I V E S & A R C H I T E C T U R E
Heritage Resource Partners, LLC
PO Box 1332
San Jose CA 95109
408.297.2684
408.228.0762 FAX
Amit Bahl M
14645 Big Basin Way D U
Saratoga, CA 95070
C/o Steve Yang MAR 9 2nnq
Steven Yang and Associates, Architect CITY OF SAWOGA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RE: 14362 Springer Ave., Saratoga, CA - Historical Evaluation
Dear Mr. Bahl:
Please consider this letter a statement of findings considering the potential architectural and historical
significance of the property at 14362 Springer Ave. in Saratoga, California. This letter outlines our evaluation
of the property, based on the definition of historical significance pursuant to the Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) — Preliminary Review of Projects and
Conduct of Initial Study, to determine the significance of impacts to potential historical resources according
to section 15064.5 of the California Code of Regulations. The historical documentation of the property and
elaboration of the evaluation are found in the attached California Department of Parks and Recreation Form
523.
For the purposes of CEQA, the City of Saratoga is required to consider historical significance if a property
meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources. Generally, properties that are
at least 50 years old are considered historic and require some level of evaluation by the agency. The City of
Saratoga utilizes the research, evaluation, and findings of qualified consultants to help them in determining
whether a property might be historically significant as a part of the land development review process.
The property has not been previously surveyed for or recorded on any local, state, or national registers. We do
not believe the property qualifies for listing on the California Register. The building was built sometime after
1937 by Henry and Anna Bazerque, residents of San Francisco. The house does not individually embody
distinctive architectural character, and the property does not illustrate significant associations with people,
patterns, or events to be considered a local resource under City of Saratoga criteria.
Development of this property, to include demolition or alteration to the original design, would not in our
opinion, appear to cause an adverse impact to the environment, as defined by CEQA, because the property is
not historically significant according to the minimum requirements for listing on the California Register of
Historical Resources.
fistorian
State of California - The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page 1 of 9 *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) Bazerque House
P1. Other Identifier: None
*P2. Location: ❑ Not for Publication M Unrestricted *a County Santa Clara
and (P2b and Plc or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.)
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad Cupertino, CA Date 1980 photorevised T.7S. ; R. 2W. ; Mount Diablo B.M.
c. Address 14362 Springer Ave. City Saratoga Zip 95070
d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone 10S; 585455mE/ 4124032mN
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate)
Assessor's Parcel Number: 503 -26 -032,
southeast side of Springer Avenue near Wildwood way.
*P3a Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Many local vernacular houses constructed in the late 1930s through the 1940s were built very
simply in what is referred to as "Minimal Traditional style." Minimal Traditional houses are
a transition between the revival styles of the 1920s and 30s and post -war Ranch -style houses.
This modest house of 728 square feet on Springer Avenue is representative, through its form
and detailing, of a Minimal Traditional residence from this era. The house is one -story in
height and faces the street (northwest) on a small, 3,456 square feet parcel. It is located
within a late -1930s subdivision adjacent to Wildwood Park near Saratoga Village. The
neighborhood follows a gently winding, semi -rural street without sidewalks or curbs. A number
of houses similar in scale and age are located immediately nearby. The neighborhood includes
a mix of house styles and buildings types including a number of much larger recently built
homes. (Continued on page 2, DPR523L)
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP2 . Single family property
*P4 Resources Present: M Building ❑ Structure ❑ Object ❑ Site ❑ District ❑ Element of District ❑ Other (Isolates, etc.)
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none ".)
None
P5b. Description of Photo: (View, date,
accession #)
View facing south, October
2008.
*P6. Date Constructed /Age & Sources:
M Historic ❑ Prehistoric ❑ Both
Circa 1938, deeds, 70 years
old.
*P7. Owner and Address:
Amit Bahl
14645 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
*P8. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation, and
address)
F. Maggi & L. Dill
Archives & Architecture
Po Box 1332
San Jose CA 95109 -1332
*P9. Date Recorded: 11/6/2008
*P10. Survey Type: (Describe)
Intensive
*Attachments: ❑ NONE M Location Map ❑ Sketch Map M Continuation Sheet M Building, Structure and Object Record ❑ Archaeological Record
❑ District Record ❑ Linear Feature Record ❑ Milling State Record ❑ Rock Art Record ❑ Artifact Record ❑ Photograph Record ❑ Other (list)
DPR 523A * Required information
State of California - The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page 2 of 9 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder) Bazerque House
*Recorded by Franklin Maggi & Leslie Dill *Date Nov. 6, 2008 ® Continuation []Update
(Continued from page 1, DPR523a, Pia)
The immediate setting of this house includes a shallow front yard. It is landscaped primarily
with low plantings and a recent walkway of pavers. The northeast side yard is slightly wider
than a driveway, constructed recently of pavers and gravel. The southwest side yard consists
of a narrow setback. The rear yard is relatively modest in size; it is landscaped mostly as
lawn. An open wrought- iron -style fence separates the driveway and side yard from the rear
yard. There are no outbuildings other than a temporary structure, and no mature trees on the
site.
The house is of wood frame construction and has a slightly raised, one - story, rectangular
main mass with a full -width gabled roof. A small porch projects to the northeast side; a low -
slope shed roof covers it. At the rear of the house is a shallow, one -story wing with a
separate, hipped roof that is set lower than the main roof; the wing appears to have been
built as a screen porch or sun porch after the original house was constructed.
Typical of the Minimal Traditional style, the eaves are moderate in depth, with exposed
rafter tails and flat -board sheathing. Further in keeping with the style, the walls are clad
in horizontal, wood "V "- groove siding while the gables are clad in contrasting vertical
siding. The gable end siding consists of channel rustic siding cut at the lower ends into a
saw -tooth "V" pattern. Accenting the front gable are three minimal knee braces; they are
built -up of 2x9 lumber, rather than heavy timbers more typical of Craftsman designs from
earlier in the century. The gables include louvered wood attic vents. The main siding is
trimmed by flat corner boards, and a narrow frieze board faces the siding at the rake eaves.
The house has a concrete foundation. Screened crawl space vents face front, and older,
heavier ventilation grids face the side. The roof is covered with wood shakes; this roofing
material type is not typical of 1930s buildings. Rising above the roof is a brick chimney.
The porch has been remodeled at some recent time; it features a tiled stoop with steps facing
both front and rear, and new balusters.
The symmetrical front fagade features a pair of large 6/1 double -hung windows with dog ears
on the upper sash. These windows are ornamented with fixed painted shutters and wood window
boxes; the window boxes are not likely original, and the date of the shutters is unclear.
Facing the driveway is a third 6/1 window, near the rear, and paired unit of 2x3 casement
sash, similar in size and scale to the double -hung windows, between the front door and the
rear window. These two windows also have shutters and window boxes. The remainder of the
original fenestration consists of 1 /1, double -hung windows in a variety of sizes. Original
window trim includes flat -board moldings with flat aprons. The six -panel front door appears
recent. The rear wing incorporates fixed multi -lite wood sash that appear relatively early in
their materials and proportions, 2 -lite fixed sash of unknown age, which is flanked by board
panels, and recent aluminum sliders; the ribbon of windows wraps the three sides of the wing;
a door opens to the northeast side from this wing as well. The door matches the new front
entry door.
Integrity and character - defining features:
The property maintains much, but not all, of its historical integrity as per the National
Register's seven aspects of integrity. It maintains its original location near downtown
Saratoga, near Wildwood Park. It is surrounded by some of its apparent historic setting,
including a semi -rural street without sidewalks or curbs, some mature neighborhood trees, and
some surrounding houses of similar scale and design, but the area also incorporates new
residential construction, and the house has new immediate paving and landscaping. The
property retains its mid - twentieth- century residential scale and feeling and continues,
through its form, massing and detailing, to illustrate its associations with vernacular
design of the period. The exterior of the house retains its integrity with a Minimal
Traditional style. Character - defining features of this style include simple gabled form, wood
siding, limited trim or ornament, and double -hung focal windows. Original character - defining
materials and workmanship, although vernacular and minimal, have been preserved.
DPR523L * Required information
State of California — The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
LOCATION MAP Trinomial
Page 3 of 9 *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Bazerque House
*Map Name: USGS Cupertino *Scale: n.t. s. *Date of Map: 1980 photorevised
OPR523J * Required information
State of California - The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 4 of 9 *NRHP Status Code 6z
*Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder) Bazerque House
B1. Historic Name: Henry and Anna Bazerque House
B2. Common Name: None
B3. Original use: Single family residential B4. Present Use: vacant
*65. Architectural Style: Minimal Traditional
*B6. Construction History. ( Consbuction date, alterations, and date of alterations)
Constructed circa 1937 -1938. Addition to rear, date unknown.
*B7. Moved? ® No ❑ Yes ❑Unknown Date: n/a Original Location: n/a
*138. Related Features:
None
B9a Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown
*1310. Significance: Theme Architecture and Shelter Area Saratoga Wildwood Park neighborhood
Period of Significance 1938 Property Type Residential Applicable Criteria None
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural conted as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
This small vernacular house was constructed by Henry J. and Anna Bazerque in unincorporated
Santa Clara County about 1938. It is located in a residential neighborhood adjacent to
Wildwood Park to the northwest of and across Saratoga Creek from Saratoga Village. The
larger neighborhood was originally subdivided for development in 1905 and is known as the
Mary Springer Tract No. 1 (Maps K:69). Lot 5 of Tract No. 1 in which the subject property is
located is the area between the creek and Springer Avenue to the northeast of the current
alignment of 4th Street. The Springer House is located within Lot 5 to the southwest of
present -day Wildwood Park (currently addressed as 20770 Wildwood Way).
By the mid -1930s this area was not yet developed with houses other than the 1851 Springer
House. In May of 1937 F. A. Herrmann surveyed Lot 5 for the Wildwood Park Company and
established the boundaries of a private road to be called Wildwood Way that looped around
Springer Avenue adjacent to Wildwood Park (Maps 2:20). The property was owned at that time
by California Pacific Title & Trust Company, and in July lots began selling lots along
Springer Avenue. The 16 lots in this small tract were apparently surveyed but not recorded
with the County of Santa Clara as a subdivision. Henry and Anna Bazerque bought Lot 2
consisting of 3,456 square feet (OR 830:441, July 17, 1937).
(Continued on next page, DPR523L)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*612. References:
San Francisco city directories
San Jose and Santa Clara County directories
Santa Clara Recorder, official records and deeds.
Social Security death index.
United States Federal Census, 1910 -1930.
www.alLa.org (American Library Association
www.cla- net.or9 (California Library Association
613. Remarks: Proposed demolition
*614. Evaluator: Franklin Maggi
*Date of Evaluation: November 6, 2008
(This space reserved for official comments.)
DPR 523B
None
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503 26
* Required information
State of California - The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page 5 of 9 *Resource Name or# (Assigned by recorder) Bazerque House
*Recorded by Franklin Maggi & Leslie Dill *Date Nov. 6, 2008 N Continuation ❑ Update
(Continued from previous page, DPR523b, B10)
It is not known for certain when they built the subject house, but based on its character -
defining features and real estate data the build -date is presumed to be about 1938.
Henry and Anna Bazerque had immigrated to the United States in the early part of the
twentieth century (about 1902), settling in San Francisco. Their daughter Rose was born in
France in 1909, apparently during a trip to their homeland. Henry was born in France in
1886, and Anna in 1887, and both were naturalized in San Francisco in 1911. Henry went into
business in San Francisco as a retail liquor dealer, operating a store on Golden Gate Avenue
called Bazerque & Lassalle. By the time that World War I was over, he had embarked on a
career selling insurance, and by 1923 had formed Pacific Realty Company with A. Pechoultres.
The company sold both real estate and insurance, but it could not be determined if this
company was associated with California Pacific Land & Title Co. that developed the Wildwood
Park tract. Although local directories associate the Bazerques with occupation of the
subject property beginning in the 1940s, they are also listed in San Francisco directories,
indicating that the Springer Avenue house was likely a second residence. In 1950 they bought
two additional lots on Wildwood Way (Lots 14 and 15) from Marie, Rose (their daughter), and
Alphonse Trouillet. The Bazerques both died as residents of San Francisco; Henry in 1969 and
Anna in 1979.
In 1965 Regina U. Minudri occupied the house, although she only remained a few years. She
was Chief Librarian of the Santa Clara Free Library at that time, and during this period
also worked at libraries in Menlo Park, Mountain View, and Saratoga, but soon took a job as
Director of Library Services of the Berkeley Public Library. She served in that position for
17 years, and later came out of retirement briefly to act an Interim Head Librarian for the
San Francisco Public Library. During her tenure in Berkeley, in 1981 she was elected
President of the California Library Association, and in 1985 President of the American
Library Association. During her career, she was also a recipient of the Scholastic Library
Publishing award in 1979.
In recent years, property ownership has changed a number of times. The current owners
acquired the property in early 2006.
EVALUATION
The subject property is not currently listed on the Saratoga Heritage Resources Inventory,
nor has it been recorded on any other local, state, or national inventory of historic
properties or districts. The property was developed as a part of the unrecorded Wildwood
Park tract, a small -lot single- family subdivision that was created in 1937. Today it
contains a diverse mix of residencies in both style and age. Most of the houses in this
subdivision were built after World War II. Although the neighborhood appears to have some
association to its historic period of development that occurred over 50 years ago, a
considerable number of individual properties have houses that have been built in the recent
past, or modified with changes to their exterior envelopes. Because the property at 14362
Springer Ave. does not individually represent important patterns of development or events,
nor does it contribute to a recognized district of historical significance, it would not
appear to qualify for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A. or
California Register of Historical Resources under Criterion (1).
The extant house appears to have been built by Henry and Anna Bazerque in the late 1930s,
and remained in this family at least until the late 1960s. The Bazerques were French
emigrants who settled in San Francisco. Henry sold real estate and insurance. They are not
mentioned in local history books, and are not known to have participated in local community
affairs. Their association with this property is not of the type that would establish
eligibility for listing on the National or California Registers. The property would
therefore not qualify under Criterion B or (2) of those registers.
It is not been confirmed who designed this house. It is not distinctive in form,
composition, and detailing, and is not an individually distinguished example within the
Minimal Traditional style. It would not be eligible for the National or California Registers
under Criterion C or (3).
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Northeast side elevation with entry, viewed facing south.
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Rear elevation, viewed facing northwest.
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Landmark Plaque Program
• HPC continually recognizes Historic Landmarks that have defined some aspect
of the City's history by a person, structure or event.
• HPC identifies Heritage Resources that meet the landmark status and thereby,
deemed worthy of a landmark plaque.
• In addition to the City Landmark Plaques, the City of Saratoga honors those
locations that achieve national recognition with National Register of Historic
Places Plaques which is the highest level of achievement for this program.
• Initiated Activities
- On March 7, 2007, the City Council accepted a $2,000 donation. from the Saratoga
Lions Club for the purchase of plaques to identify historic properties.
- The Council directed the Heritage Preservation Commission to contact owners of
private property and confirm that once the plaque is awarded, the owner would accept
the plaque and display it.
- A total of seven plaques will be presented —five City plaques; two National plaques.
Almond Hill —Circa 1910
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Emily Ruth Harris (Mrs. John) Bell, built
this house as a widow on land she purchased
from her brother -in -law, David Bell, owner
of the imposing home Bellgrove, a 1904
example of Spanish colonial revival
architecture. The broad sloping roof of
Almond Hill covers a porte cochere which
was the original location of the home's
entrance. The original carriage house for the
property is now separated from it by Oak
Place and is a separate residence.
Location: 14475 Oak Place, Saratoga
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Almond Hill —Circa 1910
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Emily Ruth Harris (Mrs. John) Bell, built
this house as a widow on land she purchased
from her brother -in -law, David Bell, owner
of the imposing home Bellgrove, a 1904
example of Spanish colonial revival
architecture. The broad sloping roof of
Almond Hill covers a porte cochere which
was the original location of the home's
entrance. The original carriage house for the
property is now separated from it by Oak
Place and is a separate residence.
Location: 14475 Oak Place, Saratoga
Casa de Tesoro -- 1935
Built in two phases starting in 1935, Casa de
Tesoro ( "House of Treasure "), is
a Mediterranean style adobe home built using
soil on the property. Completed in 1969, it
contains over 30,000 custom made adobe
bricks. It's living room contains two original
72' long old growth redwood roof beams.
Currently owned by Amit and Susie Nagpal,
it is a beautiful example of California adobe
style architecture.
Location: 14288 Chester Avenue, Saratoga
Heritage Orchard, a landmark of Saratoga's
History, at the corner of Fruitvale and
Saratoga Avenue, has been owned by several
prominent Saratoga families: the Marion
family in the 1880's, F.C. Cox in the 1920's
and W. Seagrave in the 1950's. Many years
ago, apricot, prune and cherry orchards
covered the Santa Clara Valley, particularly
in and around Saratoga. Orchards were the
main economic support of Saratoga. The
Heritage Orchard exemplifies the agricultural
era that was very important in Saratoga's
early history. It has been preserved by the
City of Saratoga as a link with our
agricultural past and continues to be a
producing orchard for apricots, prunes and
cherries.
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Heritage Orchard, a landmark of Saratoga's
History, at the corner of Fruitvale and
Saratoga Avenue, has been owned by several
prominent Saratoga families: the Marion
family in the 1880's, F.C. Cox in the 1920's
and W. Seagrave in the 1950's. Many years
ago, apricot, prune and cherry orchards
covered the Santa Clara Valley, particularly
in and around Saratoga. Orchards were the
main economic support of Saratoga. The
Heritage Orchard exemplifies the agricultural
era that was very important in Saratoga's
early history. It has been preserved by the
City of Saratoga as a link with our
agricultural past and continues to be a
producing orchard for apricots, prunes and
cherries.
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Saratoga Foothill Club —1915
This is an early design, in the Craftsman style,
by famed architect Julia Morgan. The women of
the Foothill Study Club (later to become the
Saratoga Foothill Club) had it constructed in
1915 and it has been in continuous use by the
club ever since. It was the first property to be
designated a historic landmark by the City of
Saratoga; a plaque stating Heritage Resource #1
is proudly displayed on the fireplace in the
dining room. Another plaque is being given to
be displayed on the outside of the building so the
public will be able to appreciate this historic
resource as well.
The Saratoga Foothill Club received a National
Register of Historical Places Plaque in 2005.
Location: 20399 Park Place, Saratoga
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Warner Hutton House —Circa 1896
This house was originally a farm house
located at the end of Sousa Lane in Saratoga.
It was moved in the summer of 1990 from the
path of Highway 85, and now servers the
City of Saratoga as an adjunct to City Hall
and as a Community Activities Center. It was
built by bachelor rancher Warner Hutton on
the 200 acre ranch he acquired from his
parents, and although it was added onto, it
still maintains many of the original. interior
and exterior architectural details.
The Warner Hutton House received a
National Register of Historical Places
Plaque in 2006.
Location: 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
Village Library —1927
The pastel painting by Mary Ann Henderson is hanging
in the Saratoga Library.
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This library was funded by public
subscription, raised by a committee of
community leaders headed by Mrs. James T.
Richards; Sheldon Patterson, a member of
that committee, arranged the donation of the
land for the library and supervised its
construction until his death in 1926. He is
commemorated by a plaque on the front of
the building. The library was designed by
architect Eldredge Spencer, whose firm also
designed the new Saratoga Library of 1978.
It is one of the first buildings ever to be
constructed of concrete block.
The Village Library, Book -Go- Round,
received a National Register of Historical
Places Plaque in 2007.
Location: 14410 Oak Street, Saratoga