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SARATOGA
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
April 10, 2018
8:30 AM REGULAR MEETING
Administrative Conference Room, City Hall | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
1. Site Visit(s):
a. 20640 Third Street-new residential/office building
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 & March 13, 2018
5. New Business:
a. 20640 Third Street-new residential /office building
4. Staff Comments:
a. Workplan format
b. Minutes format
c. Saratoga Creek Bridge (Long Bridge)
d. Site visits
5. Old Business:
a. DPR staff update and research status by Commission and other tasks (Workplan).
Each Commissioner to provide status update (which projects are at 50%)
b. Events/Calendar: State of the City (April 28), Arbor Day (April 27), Preservation Month
(May), Funding. (Stransky), Blossom Festival (June 23).
c. Guidelines for projects along Heritage Lanes
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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 April 5, 2018 at the City of
Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
City of Saratoga
H ERITAGE P RESERVATION C OMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
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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
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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)
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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
City of Saratoga
H ERITAGE P RESERVATION C OMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
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Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 / 8:30 A.M.
Type: Regular Meeting
Place: City Hall /Administrative Conference Room - 13777 Fruitvale Avenue
1. Site Visit:
a. 14005 Saratoga Avenue – Addition to an existing residence on Heritage Lane
2. Roll Call:
Present: Stransky, Marchetti, Rodgers, Nugent,
Absent: Cappello (excused), Shah (excused)
Staff: Johnson, Baily
3. Oral Communications:
None
4. Approval of minutes from February 13, 2018 meeting.
Continued to the next meeting as it was questioned if they had a quorum to approve the
minutes.
5. New Business:
a. 14500 Saratoga Ave (addition)
The Commission considered a request for an addition and elevation modifications of a
single family residence located on a heritage lane. Marchetti\Stransky moved to
determine that the proposed addition will not have a significant impact on the historic
character of the Heritage Lane and is consistent with the purposes and objectives of
Chapter 13 of Saratoga’s Municipal Code. Motion passed. Ayes: Marchetti, Stransky,
Nugent, and Rodgers. Noes: None. Absent: Cappello and Shah. Abstain: None.
b. Volunteer commission member to act as secretary to assist with more detailed
notes/minutes
The Commission discussed the possibility of having a commission member take detailed
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notes of the meetings as the summary minutes provided no details of their discussions or
actions. The Commission also questioned if they could receive the draft minutes earlier
for their review. Staff raised concerns about ensuring the accuracy of the notes since they
would not be reviewed and acted upon. Staff will provide more details in future minutes
and will discuss further with the Commission. Marchetti suggested that the Commission
should call attention to the minute taker if there was something specific during an item
discussion which should be included in the minutes.
c. Guidelines for projects along Heritage Lanes (create sub-committee for discussion in
April)
Stransky discussed creating a subcommittee to make recommendations regarding what is
the purview of the HPC for reviewing non-historic projects on a Heritage Lane. Rodgers
and Nugent volunteered to be on the subcommittee. Item continued to the next meeting to
get input from the Commissioners prior to the subcommittee meeting.
d. Saratoga Creek Bridge (Long Bridge)
Stransky reported to the Commission that the Long Bridge, which is located in the
County, is in danger of being taken down. Caltrans has prepared a DEIR regarding the
bridge and comments for the DEIR are due March 29, 2018. It was anticipated that the
County Historical Heritage Commission is opposed to losing the bridge. Direction from
staff was that since the bridge is in the County, comments could not come from HPC but
the commissioners could provide comments as individual members of the public. The
Commission requested staff to obtain additional directions regarding this matter as the
Commission felt that they should be taking an active role in supporting the County on
this matter.
e. Work plan format discussion
The Commission commented that the work plan excel sheet hasn’t been updated correctly
and is not organized well. Staff will review and modify the format and update the
document. Items discussed to be added to the work plan included the outcome from the
joint meeting with the City Council which included input on the history of the utility box
painting and adding the trees along Quito Rd/Marshall Lane to the heritage tree
inventory. The Commission determined that the item regarding mapping the existing tree
plaques was not the role of the HPC as the trees are not heritage trees and those plaques
are handled through the Public Works Dept. Suggested that the trees on Saratoga-
Sunnyvale Road, near the Saratoga High School Theater, may be candidates for the
Heritage Tree Inventory.
4. Staff Comments:
a. Johnson requested the Commission to look at a barn on Marion Lane and to report
back to her by March 16, 2018 if they felt the barn had any historic merit.
5. Old Business:
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a. Planting Trees and Tree Map (Shah)
Continued to next meeting.
b. Webpage
Johnson informed the Commission that any comments regarding the Webpage should
now go through her.
c. DPR research status by Commission and other tasks (Workplan).
Commissioners provided an update regarding the status of their work items which will be
noted in the updated workplan.
d. Events/Calendar: Blossom Festival (March 24), State of the City (April 28), Arbor Day
(April 27), Preservation Month (May), Funding. (Stransky)
The events were discussed and the Commissioners will present at the next meeting what
they are working on for these events.
6. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned.
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Community Development Department
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, California 95070
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 10, 2018
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC)
FROM: Christopher Riordan
SUBJECT: New Residential / Office Building
Property Location: 20640 Third Street
Property APN: 503-24-073
Project Applicant: 14550 Oak Street, L.L.C.
Project Description:
The proposed project is a three unit 5,678 square foot condominium building to be located on a
4,582 square foot vacant parcel located at 20640 Third Street. Two of the condominium units
would be for residential use and the third would be for office. The height of the building would
not exceed 35 feet. The project requires a total of 10 parking spaces and two of the spaces are
being provided in the City’s parking district. Eight parking spaces are provided in a basement
level garage.
The new building will be constructed adjacent to the existing Sam Cloud Barn and will be
connected by stairways – the buildings will not share a common wall. The Historic Name of the
Sam Cloud Barn is the Sam Cloud Hay and Feed Warehouse. The Barn was constructed circa
1890 and is listed on Saratoga’s Heritage Resources Inventory. A copy of the DPR form for the
Sam Cloud Barn is included as Attachment #1.
Exterior modifications to the Sam Cloud barn would be minimal and would include the removal
of the existing stairs on the southern elevation and the construction of new stairs that would
provide access to both buildings. The Sam Cloud barn is located very close to the southern
property and the existing stairs are actually located on the subject vacant parcel. The proposed
building would include an elevator which will also provide elevator access to the Sam Cloud
barn. Both parcels would eventually be merged so that both buildings would be located on one
parcel.
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;
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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. DPR Form – Sam Cloud Hay & Feed Warehouse, 20640 Third Street
2. Development Plans
Mount Diablo
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
NRHP Status Code
4of Sam Cloud Hay & Feed Warehouse*Resource Name or #
HP-88-01 P1. Other identifier:
*P2. Location:
Santa Clara County*a. County
Cupertino*b. USGS 7.5' Quad 1980 Photorevised .8 S.T .2 W.R
Third St. c. Address:SaratogaCity 95070Zip
10S d. UTM:(give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone mE/mN
southwest side of Third Street northwest of Big Basin Way.
e.Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate)
(Assigned by recorder):
and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a location map as necessary.)
;;
;
Recently rehabilitated, this former barn has (originally) a stone foundation, side-gabled roof
and double-hung windows. The building is clad in channel-rustic siding, and there is a new
metal roof. The shallow eaves are boxed and feature boxed returns at the gable ends. Centered
on the front facade (facing the rear of the original residence associated with this barn) is a
raised gable, above the hay loft and carriage openings. The hay loft door, with its
herringbone board design, is preserved, but has been encapsulated by a fixed picture window.
City records indicate that the main barn door also featured a herringbone pattern; however,
the opening is currently glazed with modern entry door. The windows have been replaced. The
area surrounding the building is mostly paved for parking, and there is a basement entrance to
the northeast side.
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements, include design, material, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
HP6. 1-3 story commercial building*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other (Isolates, etc.)*P4. Resources Present:
None
Location Map
Sketch Map
Continuation Sheet
Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record
District Record
Linear Feature Record
Milling Station Record
Rock Art Record
Artifact Record
Photograph Record
Other (List):
*Attachments:
Archives & Architecture: City of Saratoga Statement of Historic Context, 2009.
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none".)
View facing west, July 2009.
P5b.Description of Photo:
(View, date, accession #)
Historic Prehistoric Both
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source:
Sam Cloud Barn LP
20640 Third St. Suite 250A
Saratoga CA 95070
*P7. Owner and Address:
Archives & Architecture, LLC
PO Box 1332
San Jose, CA 95109
*P8. Recorded By: (Name,
affiliation, and address)
10/26/09*P9. Date Recorded:
Reconnaissance
*P10. Survey Type: (Describe)
c1890, 119 years old.
* Required InformationDPR 523A (1/95)
Not for Publication Unrestricted
1
503-24-071APN#
B.M.
F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz
Date
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page
20640
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
5S3*NRHP/CRHR Status Code
Sam Cloud Hay & Feed WarehouseResource Name (Assigned by recorder)
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Sam Cloud Hay & Feed Warehouse B1. Historic Name:
20640 Third St. B2. Common Name:
Barn B3. Original Use:Retail commericalB4. Present Use:
Neoclassical*B5. Architectural Style:
Constructed circa 1890.
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations)
No Yes Unknown*B7. Moved?n/aDate:n/aOriginal Location:
None
*B8. Related Features:
Unknown B9a. Architect:Unknownb. Builder:
Commerce*B10. Significance: Theme Saratoga VillageArea:
c1890Period of Significance:CommercialProperty Type:NoneApplicable Criteria:
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
Sam Cloud Hay & Feed Warehouse is listed on the Saratoga Heritage Resources Inventory,
included as a part of HP-88-01. It qualified under Criteria a, b, c, and e:
a) the property exemplifies and reflects special elements of the cultural, social, economic, aesthetic,
and architectural history of Saratoga;
b) the property is identified with persons significant in local history;
c) the property embodies distinctive characteristics of the National style, type and period; and
e) the property embodies unique physical characteristics that represent an established and familiar
visual feature of a neighborhood.
Sam Cloud Hay & Feed Warehouse does not appear eligible for the California Register of
Historical Resources as it lacks sufficient integrity to its original design.
(Continued on page 4, DPR523L)
DPR 523B (1/95)*Required Information
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes)
Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission, Historic
Resources Inventory form, 1988.
*B12. References:
Listed Heritage ResourceB13. Remarks:
Franklin Maggi*B14. Evaluator:
October 26, 2009*Date of Evaluation:
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
(This space reserved for official comments.)
2
None
Primary #
HRI #
Page
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
LOCATION MAP
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DPR 523J (1/95)*Required Information
* Map Name:Multiple n.t.s.* Scale:Varies* Date of Map:
Sam Cloud Hay & Feed Warehouse*Resource Name or #(Assigned by recorder)3
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
Page
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
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DPR 523L (1/95)*Required Information
(Continued from page 2, DPR523b, B10)
Historical Background
This warehouse was built by local merchant Sam Cloud. Cloud owned the Cloud-Smith store at the
corner of Third Street and Big Basin Way, and this Hay and Feed Warehouse was originally on the
same parcel as the Cloud-Smith Store. It is known that the warehouse was a storeroom for the
farm and horse products. The loft held bales of hay, oats, etc., and the basement area served
as a stable.
Integrity
The building retains some of its original architectural design, workmanship and materials;
however, the windows and agricultural openings have been altered, and much of the setting has
been changed over time, and only some of the historic associations and feelings are preserved
in this former warehouse.
* Recorded By F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz
Sam Cloud Hay & Feed Warehouse*Resource Name or #(Assigned by recorder)
Continuation Update10/26/2009* Date
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
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