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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-12 Minutes City of Saratoga H ERITAGE P RESERVATION C OMMISSION MINUTES Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 / 8:30 A.M. Place: Administrative Conference Room – 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Type: Regular Meeting – Please meet in the Administration Conference Room by 8:30 A.M. Place: Regular Meeting – Administrative Conference Room 1. Routine Organization A. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Conrado, Marra, Marchetti, Nugent, Shah Absent: Commissioners Cappello, Heid (both excused) Staff: Christopher Riordan Guest: Annette Stransky B. Review of minutes from August 14, 2012 meeting. Approved 4-0 (Commissioner Marchetti abstained as she was absent) C. Posting of Agenda – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on September 6, 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. None E. Oral Communications –Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. None 2. New Business A. Repainting of McWilliams House and associated properties – Review of application of new paint scheme for Saratoga Historical Museum, McWilliams House and Schoolhouse. Commission reviewed and discussed the proposed colors. Approved 5-0. 3. Old Business A. Properties on Inventory – Continue the discussion process of adding new properties to the existing Heritage Inventory. Commission discussed the proposed new additions to the Heritage Inventory and made the following determinations: • 14711 Fruitvale Avenue – satisfies Criteria “C”. Approved 5-0. • 22621 Mount Eden Road (Garrod Ranch Barn) – satisfies Criteria “A&B”. Approved 5-0. • 22621 Mount Eden Road (Garrod Fruit Cutting Shed) – satisfies Criteria “A&B”. Approved 5-0. • 14054 Alta Vista (Tank House) – satisfies Criteria “A&C”. Approved 5-0. • 13764 Saratoga Vista – satisfies Criteria “A&C”. Approved 5-0. The Commission decided to not discuss the following: • 14477 Big Basin Way (Echo Shop) – withdrawn by Commissioner Marra. • 24551 Big Basin Way (McElyea Barn #1) – Commission requested a site visit in October prior to making a determination. • 24551 Big Basin Way (McElyea Barn #2) – Commission requested a site visit in October prior to making a determination. • 24551 Big Basin Way (Outhouse) – Commission requested a site visit in October prior to making a determination. B. Heritage Tree Applications – Discuss potential modifications to simplify the Heritage Tree designation process. Commission discussed. Commissioner Conrado stated that the current process was too time consuming, the City Arborist is busy and does not have time to review the applications, process is complicated, and should be a similar process the HPC uses for the Heritage Inventory for homes. The Commission agreed that there should be two lists: 1) Nominations for Heritage Tree List. 2) Heritage Tree List. To get on the Heritage Tree List will require recommendation from the City Arborist, the property owner, and approval from the City Council. For a tree to be placed on the agenda for HPC review would require – the address of the tree, a photo of the tree, and the Criteria. If the HPC recommends that a tree be a nominee for the Heritage Tree List than a letter will be mailed to the property owner requesting their approval 4. Commissioner Comments. Commissioner Marchetti discussed the Hakone Application and the letter from OHP which requested additional information. 5. Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.