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Home My WebLink About03-13-18 Heritage Preservation Commission Agenda PacketPage 1 of 2 SARATOGA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING March 13, 2018 8:30 AM REGULAR MEETING Administrative Conference Room, City Hall | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 1. Site Visit(s): a. 14005 Saratoga Ave-Addition and interior remodel 2. Roll Call-Annette Stransky, Marilyn Marchetti, Paula Cappello, Alexandra Nugent, Dr. Jo Rodgers, and Rina Shah. 3. Oral Communications 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. 4. Approval of minutes February 13, 2018 5. New Business: a. 14500 Saratoga Ave (addition) b. Volunteer commission member to act as secretary to assist with more detailed notes/minutes c. Guidelines for projects along Heritage Lanes (create sub-committee for discussion in April) d. Saratoga Creek Bridge (Long Bridge) e. Work plan format discussion 4. Staff Comments: a. None 5. Old Business: a. Planting Trees and Tree Map (Shah) b. Webpage Page 2 of 2 c. DPR research status by Commission and other tasks (Workplan). Each Commissioner to provide status update. (Which projects are at 50%) d. Events/Calendar: Blossom Festival (March 24), State of the City (April 28), Arbor Day (April 27), Preservation Month (May), Funding. (Stransky) 6. Adjournment 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) 868-1294 or npimentel@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 Heritage Preservation 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 Heritage 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 Heritage Preservation Commission. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF AGENDA I, Janet Costa, Administrative Assistant, for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission was posted and available for public review on March 8, 2018 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Community Development Department City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, California 95070 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: March 13, 2018 TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) FROM: Nicole Johnson, Planner II SUBJECT: HPC18-0002: House addition 14005 Saratoga Avenue (Heritage Lane) Property Location: 14005 Saratoga Avenue Property APN: 393-97-25-103 Project Applicant: Lorraine Chatterjee Project Description: The applicant is proposing a 206 square feet single story addition onto the existing house and modify the elevations. The structure itself is not listed on the heritage inventory, but requires HPC review pursuant to Section 13.20.010 of Saratoga’s Municipal Code, due to the site’s proximity along a heritage lane. County records indicate that the house was built in 1937. The subject property is located on the western side of Saratoga Ave and the house fronts onto the street. Following is a summary of the proposed changes: a) Add onto the side of the existing residence and match existing materials and colors b) Replace existing comp shingle roofing to a barrel tile roof to match the remainder of the roof on the residence. c) Relocate interior stair access to the existing cellar d) Interior remodel Staff Comment: Staff is requesting input from the HPC regarding the following comments for the work proposed: • Is the addition compatible with the neighborhood and existing residence? Permit Criteria: The Planning Department, on recommendation of the Heritage Preservation Commission, shall authorize a permit if it is determined that: a) The proposed work is consistent with the purposes and objectives of Chapter 13 of Saratoga’s Municipal Code; b) The proposed work does not adversely affect the character of the designated heritage lane; Page 1 of 2 c) In the case of construction of a new building, structure or other improvement upon or within a designated heritage lane, the exterior of such improvements will not adversely affect and will be compatible with the external appearance of the existing lane. Attachments: 1. Development Plans Page 2 of 2 City of Saratoga H ERITAGE P RESERVATION C OMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES Page 1 of 3 Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 / 8:30 A.M. Type: Regular Meeting Place: City Hall /Administrative Conference Room - 13777 Fruitvale Avenue 1. Site Visit: a. 13865 Yerba Buena Court – Heritage Tree Application b. 13755 Saratoga Avenue – Addition on Heritage Lane c. Hakone Gardens Pump Structure – Follow up 2. Routine Organization: a. Roll Call Present: Stransky, Rodgers, Nugent, Shah, Cappello (Arrived at the Hakone Site Visit) Absent: Marchetti (excused) Staff: Kwon, Baily b. Review of minutes from January 9, 2018 meeting. Shah/Nugent moved to approve the January 9, 2018 minutes. Ayes: Nugent, Rodgers, Stransky, Shah, Noes: None Absent: Marchetti, Cappello c. Posting of Agenda – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956, the agenda was properly posted on February 8, 2018. Kwon reported the posting of the agenda. d. Non-Agendized Communications - Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. None e. HPC direction to staff regarding non-agendized communications - Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. None Page 2 of 3 3. New Business: a. Introduction of New Community Development Director, Debbie Pedro (Kwon) Director Pedro was briefly introduced to the HPC. b. 13755 Saratoga Avenue – Addition on Heritage Lane (Baily) Motion 1: Shah motioned to recommend approval of the project with windows as proposed, no zippered roof, and siding wrapping around the front façade. Motion failed for lack of second. Motion 2: Nugent/Cappello motioned to recommend approval of the project with windows as proposed, no zippered roof, and consistent exterior materials. Ayes: Stransky, Cappello Noes: Shah, Rodgers, Nugent Absent: Marchetti Motioned Failed Motion 3: Shah/Rodgers motioned to recommend approval of the project with wood windows as proposed, no zippered roof, and horizontal siding along the entire house. Ayes: Shah, Rodgers, Nugent Noes: Stransky, Cappello Absent: Marchetti Motioned Passed c. 13865 Yerba Buena Court – Heritage Tree Application (Baily) Cappello/Shah motioned to accept the Heritage Tree Application. Ayes: Shah, Rodgers, Nugent, Stransky, Cappello Noes: None Absent: Marchetti d. Form 700 (Kwon) Kwon discussed Form 700. 4. Staff Comments: a. Draft Landmark FAQ pamphlet. (Baily) The HPC will give comments to Staff before the next regular meeting. Commissioner Shah had to leave the meeting. (Excused) Page 3 of 3 b. CC/HPC workplan meeting March 5 (possible subcommittee formation) (Kwon) Kwon discussed details of the workplan meeting. Commissioners Stransky, Nugent, and Rodgers formed a subcommittee. Commission would like to explore short DPR Forms. 5. Commissioner Comments: a. Information Packet (Nugent) Nugent would like to give historic resources information to the Realtors. b. Planting Trees and Tree Map (Shah) Continued to the next regular meeting. c. Webpage Webpage updates summarized by Baily and Kwon. d. DPR research status by Commission and other tasks (Workplan). Each Commissioner to provide status update. (Which projects are at 50%) HPC noted projects are in process. e. Events/Calendar: Blossom Festival (March 24), State of the City (March 28), Arbor Day (April 27), Preservation Month (May), Funding. (Stransky) HPC noted that event planning is in process. 6. Other Business: None 7. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned Attachment 1