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City of Saratoga
H ERITAGE P RESERVATION C OMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 / 8:30 A.M.
Type: Regular Meeting
Place: Please meet in the Administration Conference Room by 8:30 A.M.
1. Routine Organization
A. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Cappello, Conrado, Marra, Nugent, Shah
Absent: Commissioner Heid, Marchetti (both excused)
Staff: Planner Michael Fossati
B. Review of minutes from July 10, 2012 meeting. Approved 6-0
C. Posting of Agenda – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the
agenda was posted on August 9, 2012. Agenda properly posted
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. Staff informed HPC that the
Saratoga Historical Foundation is in the process of repainting the
McWilliams House, Historic Museum, and Schoolhouse. Colors should
be reviewed by HPC for permit approval.
E. Oral Communications –Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral
Communications. HPC informed staff to add review of new colors for
McWilliams House, Historic Museum and Schoolhouse to be agendized
and reviewed by HPC for September meeting.
2. New Business
A. 14051 Saratoga Avenue (Heritage Lane) – Review of application of a new
design by Bobby Sarin for a proposed wrought iron fence and gates to be
constructed at 14051 Saratoga Avenue which is a Heritage Lane.
Commission reviewed and discussed new proposal. Commissioner
Cappello recommended approval. Commission Marra 2nd. Approved 4-1
(with Shah not recommending approval). Approval came with condition
that fence design focus on either 4’ x 4’ or 3’ x 3’ square formation.
3. Old Business
A. Properties on Inventory – Continue the discussion process of adding new
properties to the existing Heritage Inventory. HPC discussed. HPC
determined there should be a simplified application process to include a
simple application, picture, criteria, and any additional information
regarding why structure should be added to Heritage Inventory. HPC to
continue discussion.
B. Heritage Tree Applications – Discuss potential modifications to simplify the
Heritage Tree designation process. HPC discussed. HPC directed staff to
send process for applying for Heritage Tree to HPC for review prior to
September meeting. HPC would prefer the application process be
simplified. HPC to continue discussion.
4. Commissioner Comments – None.
5. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned.