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SARATOGA
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
January 8, 2019
8:30 AM REGULAR MEETING
Linda Callon Conference Room, City Hall | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
1.Site Visit(s):
a.14524 Oak Street
b.12239 Titus Ave
2.Call to Order:
3.Roll Call- Alexandra Nugent, Annette Stransky, Dr. Jo Rodgers, Marilyn Marchetti and
Rina Shah
4.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.
5.Approval of December 11, 2018 minutes
6.New Business:
a.14524 Oak Street
b.12239 Titus Ave
c.2019 HPC Workplan (discussion)
7.Staff Comments:
a.None
8.Old Business:
a.None
9.Commission Items
10.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-
1216 or dbretschneider@saratoga.ca.us. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day
before the start of the meeting.
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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 sta ff 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 January 3, 2019 at the City
of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
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City of Saratoga
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Draft MINUTES
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2018/ 8:30 A.M.
Type: Regular Meeting
Place: Linda Callon Conference Room - 13777 Fruitvale Avenue
1.Site Visit(s):
a.14320 Peach Hill Road
b.14630 Big Basin Way (John Henry House)
2.Call to order: Chair Marchetti called the meeting to order at 9:25 AM
3.Roll Call:
Present: Chair Marilyn Marchetti, Commissioners, Annette Stransky, Alexandra Nugent, Dr.
Jo Rodgers, and Rina Shah
Absent: Paula Cappello
Staff: Debbie Pedro, Director of Community Development, Nicole Johnson, Planner II, Chris
Riordan, Senior Planner and Sandy Baily, Special Projects Manager
4.Oral Communications:
None
5.Approval of minutes from November 13, 2018 meeting.
Shah/Stransky moved to approve the minutes. Motion passed. Ayes: Shah, Stransky,
Nugent, Marchetti, and Rodgers. Noes: None. Absent: Cappello. Abstain: None.
6.New Business:
a.14320 Peach Hill Road – HPC considered an application to relocate garage doors from
the rear of the house to the front of a house. Nugent/Stransky moved to recommend
approval. Motion passed. Ayes: Shah, Stransky, Nugent, Marchetti, and Rodgers. Noes:
None. Absent: Cappello. Abstain: None.
14630 Big Basin Way (John Henry House) – Commissioner Marchetti recused herself from
the meeting as she lives within 150 feet of the property. Commissioner Rodgers acted as
Item 5
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Chair.
The Commission considered an application to dismantle, reconstruct and relocate the John
Henry house on the same property. Christopher Riordan discussed the proposal. Tom Sloan,
architect, discussed the history of the project and the vision of the property owner. Stacey
De Shazo, Architectural Historian, reviewed the historic evaluation process and the
California Register and how it related to the John Henry house.
Jill Hunter, member of the public, commended the property owner for being sensitive in
designing a project which preserved the integrity of the John Henry house.
The HPC discussed the following items:
•Potential archeological findings during construction – Staff explained it was part of the
CEQA review process and would be addressed as a condition of approval.
•Potential visual impact to the John Henry house with the new building – important to
draw public attention to the house by providing plaquing.
•Exterior materials and colors – It was agreed that there should be a contrast between the
John Henry house and the proposed building.
Marilyn Marchetti, member of the public, reinforced the concern of archeological findings.
Marchetti expressed concern that the size of the proposed building would overshadow the John Henry
house and will change the character of the neighborhood. Marchetti commented that the location of
the entry of the house should be relocated to Sixth Street.
Paul Hernandez, property owner, informed the HPC on the current construction methods compared
to the proposed construction. Hernandez agreed that the John Henry house should be turned to face
Sixth Street if it could be permitted to do so.
De Shazo responded that changing the orientation of the John Henry house would not comply with
the Secretary of Interior Standards. If the orientation was changed it would be a “harder sell” to get
on the California Register. Her goal is to reduce the amount of impact in getting on the California
Register.
Shah/Stransky moved to recommend approval with the following conditions:
1.Wood windows with true divided lites shall be used in the John Henry house.
2.A different shade of roof color shall be used for the John Henry house and the proposed
building.
Motion passed. Ayes: Shah, Stransky, Nugent, and Rodgers. Noes: None. Absent:
Cappello. Abstain: None. Recused: Marchetti.
Marchetti returned to the meeting.
7.Staff Comments:
a.None
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8.Old Business:
a.Project status update – no discussion
9.Commission Items
a.Commissioner Marchetti discussed ideas to thank Commissioner Cappello. A potluck was
recommended.
b.The Commission was reminded that the transition of the City Council was this Thursday.
c.Commission requested to work on items at their January meeting to discuss at the joint
meeting with the City Council.
10.Adjournment
Chair Marchetti adjourned the meeting at 10:59 A.M.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Nicole Johnson, Planner II
City of Saratoga
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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
MEETING DATE: January 9, 2019
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC)
FROM: Sandy L. Baily, Special Projects Manager
SUBJECT: HPC 18-0011 – Addition – 14524 Oak Street
Property Location: 14524 Oak Street
Property APN: 517-10-004
Project Owner: Matt and Laura Abelson
Background:
In 1991, the Heritage Preservation Commission added the subject property to Saratoga’s
Heritage Resource Inventory. The two-and-one-half-story house represents a Shingle-style
design from the beginning of the twentieth century, designed by Wolfe & McKenzie. The house
was built in 1906, an addition was added to the rear in the 1950s/1960s, the house was modified
for apartments after 1941 and rehabilitated after mid-2003.
Project Description:
The property owner is requesting approval to add 120 square feet to the first floor of the
southwest side of the house. The addition will fill in an area directly under an existing balcony.
Two windows and a single pane door will be removed and a new three section door is proposed.
New exterior siding and wood trim will match existing,
Permit Criteria: The Planning Department, on recommendation of the Heritage Preservation
Commission, shall authorize a permit if it is determined that the following applicable criteria is
met:
a.The proposed work is consistent with the purposes and objectives of Chapter 13 of the
Municipal Code.
b. The proposed work does not adversely affect the character of the historic resource.
Attachments:
1.DPR Form – Hanchett House
2.Site Development Plans
Item 6a
Mount Diablo
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
NRHP Status Code
3of Hanchett House*Resource Name or #
HP-91-01 P1. Other identifier:
*P2. Location:
Santa Clara County*a. County
Cupertino*b. USGS 7.5' Quad 1980 Photorevised .8 S.T .2 W.R
Oak St. c. Address:SaratogaCity 95070Zip
10S d. UTM:(give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone mE/mN
southeast side of Oak Street southwest of Saratoga-Los Gatos Road.
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.)
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The two-and-one-half-story house represents a Shingle-style design from the beginning of the
twentieth century, designed by prominent local architects Wolfe & McKenzie.
The property was the subject of a 2003 evaluation by Dill Design Group. Those DPR523 forms are
attached to this recording, and provide a detailed survey and evaluation of the property.
Subsequent to that recordation, the house was rehabilitated.
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements, include design, material, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
HP2. Single family property*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 south east, July 2009.
P5b.Description of Photo:
(View, date, accession #)
Historic Prehistoric Both
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source:
Laura Fay & Matthew Abelson
14524 Oak St.
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)
1906, 103 years old.
* Required InformationDPR 523A (1/95)
Not for Publication Unrestricted
1
517-10-004APN#
B.M.
F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz
Date
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page
14524
Attachment 1
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
3CS*NRHP/CRHR Status Code
Hanchett HouseResource Name (Assigned by recorder)
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Hanchette House B1. Historic Name:
14524 Oak St. B2. Common Name:
Single family residential B3. Original Use:Single family residentialB4. Present Use:
Shingle*B5. Architectural Style:
Main House built circa 1906; rear addition 1950s/1960s; modified for apartments after 1941.
Rehabiliated after mid-2003.
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations)
No Yes Unknown*B7. Moved?n/aDate:n/aOriginal Location:
Two-car garage to rear. A related property to the rear.
*B8. Related Features:
Wolfe & McKenzie B9a. Architect:John Rodoni (probable)b. Builder:
Architecture*B10. Significance: Theme Saratoga VillageArea:
1906Period of Significance:ResidentialProperty Type:(3)Applicable Criteria:
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
The Hanchett House is listed on the Saratoga Heritage Resources Inventory, included as a part
of HP-88-01. It qualified under criteria c and e:
c) the property embodies distinctive characteristics of the Shingle style, type and period; and
e) the property embodies unique physical characteristics that represent an established and familiar
visual feature of a neighborhood.
The Hanchett House also appears eligible for the California Register of Historical Resources
under Criterion (3), as the house embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Shingle
house-type within Saratoga's City of Homes period, and represents the work of master architects
Wolfe & McKenzie.
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:
Hanchett House*Resource Name or #(Assigned by recorder)3
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
Page
Attachment 2
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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
MEETING DATE: January 8, 2019
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC)
FROM: Sandy L. Baily, Special Projects Manager
SUBJECT: HPC 18-0010 – Addition and Remodel – 12239 Titus Avenue
Property Location: 12239 Titus Avenue
Property APN: 386-28-002
Project Owner: James Chow
Background:
In 1988, the Heritage Preservation Commission added the subject property to Saratoga’s
Heritage Resource Inventory. According to historical records, the house was built in the 1880’s.
County records indicate that the house was built in 1936. Most likely a major addition/alteration
was done in 1936 and the County classified the house as “new”. The DPR for the property notes
that “there is reportedly a nineteenth-century National-style farmhouse encapsulated in this
house, but the current design more closely represents an early-twentieth-century design”. City
records indicate that it was originally a simple rectangle with only three rooms, and that there
have been many additions over time. Due to the numerous expansions, the DPR notes that in
regard to integrity, “the expansions have altered the historic setting and design and that only
some of the historic associations and feelings are preserved in the property”.
Project Description:
The property owner is requesting approval to add 907 square feet to the rear of the house. The
addition will extend to the south side setback and therefore, a portion of the addition will be
visible from the street. The plans indicate that wood windows are proposed. The house
currently has several different window designs and the proposed windows will create better
consistency in the design and number of lites. The DPR notes that a major architectural feature
of the house is a bay window on the north side of the house which was reportedly added in the
1900’s. No changes are proposed to the bay window. The existing roof ridge is 20 feet four
inches. The roof ridge of the addition will be 17 feet ten inches.
Permit Criteria: The Planning Department, on recommendation of the Heritage Preservation
Commission, shall authorize a permit if it is determined that the following applicable criteria is
met:
a.The proposed work is consistent with the purposes and objectives of Chapter 13 of the
Municipal Code.
b. The proposed work does not adversely affect the character of the historic resource.
Attachments:
1.DPR Form – Anderson House
Item 6b
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2.Site Development Plans
Mount Diablo
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
NRHP Status Code
4of Andersen House*Resource Name or #
HP-88-01 P1. Other identifier:
*P2. Location:
Santa Clara County*a. County
Cupertino*b. USGS 7.5' Quad 1980 Photorevised .7 S.T .1 W.R
Titus Ave. c. Address:SaratogaCity 95070Zip
10S d. UTM:(give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone mE/mN
west side of Titus Avenue north of Brookview Drive.
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.)
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;
There is reportedly a nineteenth-century National-style farmhouse encapsulated in this house,
but the current design more closely represents an early-twentieth-century design. City records
indicate that it was originally a simple rectangle with only three rooms, and that there have
been many additions over time. The house is low to grade and topped by a moderately sloped
hipped roof. Centered in the front gable is a 12-lite gabled attic dormer, typical of
Neoclassical designs of the early twentieth century. The front of the house has two offset
16/1 single-hung windows wood windows. The off-center front door is flanked by shutters and is
reached by a low brick stoop. A major architectural feature of this house is the bay window on
the north side, which was reportedly added in the early 1900's. The central window in the bay
is identical to the two windows in the front of the house. The original tank house is at the
rear.
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements, include design, material, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
HP2. Single family property*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 northwest, July 2009.
P5b.Description of Photo:
(View, date, accession #)
Historic Prehistoric Both
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source:
John Drexler
PO Box 2226
Cupertino CA 95015
*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)
Circa late 1880’s, 120 years
old.
* Required InformationDPR 523A (1/95)
Not for Publication Unrestricted
1
386-28-002APN#
B.M.
F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz
Date
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page
12239
Attachment 1
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
5S3*NRHP/CRHR Status Code
Andersen HouseResource Name (Assigned by recorder)
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Andersen House B1. Historic Name:
12239 Titus Ave. B2. Common Name:
Single family residential B3. Original Use:Single family residentialB4. Present Use:
National (Pioneer)*B5. Architectural Style:
Constructed circa 1880s. Remodeled either circa 1910 or in recent times. Three bedrooms and two
bathrooms have been added as well as an enclosed rear porch.
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations)
No Yes Unknown*B7. Moved?n/aDate:n/aOriginal Location:
Tankhouse, garage
*B8. Related Features:
Unknown B9a. Architect:Unknownb. Builder:
Architecture and Shelter*B10. Significance: Theme Triangle NorthArea:
c1880sPeriod of Significance:ResidentialProperty Type:NoneApplicable Criteria:
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
The Andersen House is listed on the Saratoga Heritage Resources Inventory, included as a part
of HP-88-01. It qualified under Criteria a and c:
a) the property exemplifies and reflects special elements of the cultural, social, economic, aesthetic,
and architectural history of Saratoga; and
c) the property embodies distinctive characteristics of the Craftsman style, type and period.
The Andersen House may be eligible for the California Register of Historical Resources under
Criterion (3), assuming that the authenticity of the present design can be confirmed to the
late nineteenth and early twentieth century, as the house appears to embody the distinctive
characteristics of the National style house-type from Saratoga's period of Horticultural
Development.
(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:
Andersen House*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 apparent farmhouse was built in the 1880's by James and Christina Andersen who emigrated
from Denmark. Their children were all born and raised in the house. The Andersens owned ten
acres and could see through their orchard to Saratoga Creek to the east. James was a farmer and
raised prunes and few apricots. Their neighbors to the north were the Hansens (Mrs. Hansen was
Christina's sister). Hansen School is now located there. Mr. and Mrs. Andersen lived in the
house until the 1940's when they moved to San Mateo to live with their daughter, Alice.
Integrity
The present house appears to encapsulate much of the original architectural design, workmanship
and materials; however, the house has been expanded over time, altering the historic setting
and design, and only some of the historic associations and feelings are preserved in this
property. It is not known whether the present style of the house is an overlay in the circa
1910 period, or if it was done in recent times.
* Recorded By F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz
Andersen House*Resource Name or #(Assigned by recorder)
Continuation Update10/26/2009* Date
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
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Attachment 2