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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBIG BASIN WAY 20900A July 13, 1988 Qq 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867 -3438 Mr. Paul A. Bonnet 20900 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. Bonnet: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson Martha Clevenger Joyce Hlava David Moyles Donald Peterson The Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission has recently completed a comprehensive Inventory of historic resources in our community. We are pleased to notify you that your residence at 20900 Big Basin Way meets the criteria for being included on this list. The purpose of the Heritage Resource Inventory is to establish a list of documented historic properties in Saratoga. The Heritage Preservation Commission was assigned the responsibility for preparing the Inventory by the City Council in 1982. Each property on the list has been identified as reflecting and being a part of the unique history of Saratoga. The Inventory has been prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the State Office of Historic Preservation, with data gathered from a variety of sources, including historic documents and books, interviews with local citizens, and existing county and state inventories that contain information on Saratoga properties. Being listed on the Inventory does not carry any form of special requirements or restrictiorts affecting the use, improvement, alteration or even the demolition of your property. As an Inventory property, however, you will be able to make use of the State Historic Building Code, an alternative set of building regulations that are intended to facilitate the rehabilitation and preservation of historic buildings. In addition, your property may qualify for designation as a Saratoga Heritage Landmark, a special category of outstanding and exemplary historic properties that are identified in the community by a handsome bronze plaque. We have enclosed the entire Inventory list and the individual Inventory form for your property, which gives information about the building, the property and its history. We would appreciate your review of this form to let us know if there are any changes or additions to the form you wish to include. We also anticipate that there are additional historic resources in the community that we may have overlooked or have not fully documented yet; if you know of any that are not on the list, please let us know. If you have any questions, please direct them to the Commission through Valerie Young, our staff person at City Hall (867- 3438). One of the Commissioners will be happy to meet with you to discuss the Inventory and answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, Members of the Heritage Preservation Commi -ssion Elizabeth Ansnes Roy Cameron Norm Koepernik SharoA andsness Barr. Voester. n Heid, ChairThan � 1 HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #14) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: None 2. Historic name: Maclay Cottage 3. Street or rural address: 20900 Big Basin Way City: Saratoga 4. Parcel number: 517 -07 -002 5. Present Owner: Paul A. Bonnet City: Saratoga Ownership is: Public: 6. Present Use: Residence Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara Address: 20900 Big Basin Way Zip: 95070 Private: X Original Use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Queen Anne Cottage 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This house has many of the standard Queen Anne features, including v- groove siding, double -hung windows, large wide casements surrounding the windows and doors, and a fan design in the gable above the front porch. The house is one and a half stories and has a hip roof. The roofline also features decorative crown molding and brackets. A rear porch has been enclosed and now serves as the front entrance to the house. The house sits on a the rear of a large lot, surrounded by mature trees. The detached water tower is a later addition. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: 1890 Factual: 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: Depth: approx. acreage: 1.2 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: Good: Fair: X Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: See 3b 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: X Densely built -up: Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other: 16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development: Vandalism: Public Works project: Other: 17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? 18. Related features: Water tower Zoning: Unknown? SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). This house was built by Harry Maclay, son of the California State Senator Charles Maclay. The Senator's house was located across the street on Big Basin Way, but has since been demolished. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: X Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). Interview with Paul Bonnet, 1/88. 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): NOriTH o� dell Vn 9 I� �