HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-11 HPC MINUTES
City of Saratoga
H ERITAGE P RESERVATION C OMMISSION
MINUTES
Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 8:30 a.m. in Warner Hutton House
Place: Regular Meeting – Warner Hutton House (please meet outside in the
parking lot due to site visits)
1. Routine Organization
A. Roll Call
ATTENDED: Marra, Tai, Cappello, Shah, Conrado, Gomersall
ABSENT: Heid
STAFF: Assistant Planner Fossati, City Arborist Bear
GUESTS: Councilmember Hunter, Marilyn Marchetti, Stuart Campbell
B. Approval of minutes from February 8, 2011 meeting Conrado moved to
approve minutes, Cappello second. Ayes 6, Noes 0.
C. Posting of Agenda – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the
agenda was posted on March 3, 2011. 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. Stuart Campbell of 14501 Big
Basin Way (i.e. Cloud-Smith Building) discussed possible remodeling
options for building. Staff informed Mr. Campbell that an application is
required in order to solicit comment from the HPC. Mr. Campbell stated
that once the work is determined, he will present it to the HPC for
review.
E. Oral Communications –Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral
Communications. None
2. New Business
A. 20200 Mendelson Lane - Review proposed remodel and addition of an
existing two- story, single-family home. Existing residence was built circa
1920’s. Discussion on the proposed addition and the impact to an
existing tree on the property. HPC requested project be continued to a
date uncertain, due to the possible redesign of the residence due to the
existing protected tree. Cappello recommended that structure be added
to the Heritage Resource Inventory, Shah second. Ayes 5 (Tai left
during the meeting), Noes 0.
B. Budget for 2011/2012 Informed HPC that they have approximately $1,000
in their budget. The monies should be used to pay for training and
educational opportunities for the Commission. Chair Gomersall asked if
OHP responded to HPC requests of hosting a joint venture regarding
heritage preservation. Staff informed the HPC that OHP has not
responded to the City’s request. Waiting for response.
3. Old Business
A. Heritage Trees Update – Review of proposed criteria and process to establish
Heritage Tree Inventory. HPC discussed proposed protocol for the
creation of a Heritage Tree list. HPC recommended that the City bear
the costs of administering and maintaining the Heritage Tree list, with
the exception of purchase of a plaque or other type of physical award.
Conrado moved to approve as amended, Marra seconded. Ayes 5, Noes
0.
B. Heritage Sign Update - Item discussed.
C. New Chair – Chair Gomersall recommended that Commissioner Conrado
take on role of HPC Chair. Conrado accepted. Commissioner Conrado
recommended that Commissioner Cappello take on role of Vice-Chair.
Cappello accepted. All commissioners were in favor of change to take
place in April 2011.
4. Adjournment
Adjourn to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011, Warner Hutton House, 13777
Fruitvale Avenue. Meeting adjorned.
Please advise the Chair if you will be absent from the next scheduled meeting