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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-2007 HPC Minutes City of Saratoga H ERITAGE P RESERVATION C OMMISSION MINUTES Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 8:30 a.m. Place: Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Type: Regular Meeting 1. Routine Organization A. Roll Call PRESENT: Commissioners Gomersall, Kellond (left early), Louden, Marra, Chair Koepernik and Vice Chair Wyman. ABSENT: Commissioner McCarty. GUESTS: Ms. Kathleen Casey-Coakley and Ms. Nancy Anderson. STAFF PRESENT: Planner Shweta Bhatt. B. Approval of minutes from January 09, 2007 meeting – Approved 6-0. C. Approval of minutes from February 01, 2007 Special Meeting – Approved 6-0. D. Approval of minutes from January 22, 2007 Special Meeting – Approved 6-0. E. Posting of Agenda – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on February 08, 2007 – Staff announced this item. F. Oral & Written Communication - Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not  Staff reminded the Commission that an appeal for 14451 Oak Place will be heard before Planning Commission on February 14, 2007. 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. G. Oral Communications – Historic Preservation Commission direction to Staff – Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. – None. 2. Old Business A. Discuss National Registry & Saratoga Landmark Plaques – Item discussed. Commissioner Louden talked about possible bids. He also mentioned that the Saratoga Lions Club is willing to donate $2,000 to help pay for the plaques. Chair Koepernik suggested that the Commission consider a local company for the plaques. Commissioner Louden offered to obtain an additional bid. All commissioners participated in finalizing names and details on plaques. B. Discuss Mustard Walk 2007 – Item discussed. Ms. Nancy Anderson gave a brief presentation on the Mustard Walk and offered suggestions. 3. New Business A. Discuss proposed path around orchard and make recommendation to City Council – Chair Koepernik informed the Commission that he, Public Works Director John Cherbone and Planner Bhatt met. Staff added that City Arborist Kate Bear had also walked the site. Commissioner Koepernik made a brief presentation using a site plan. Commissioner Wyman asked about the purpose for the path and both Chair Koepernik and staff provided feedback. Commissioner Gomersall commented that she was concerned about safety. Commissioner Koepernik added that it was important to cut back vegetation and ensure that the trail was not within the dripline of any trees. Given that, Matt Novakovich is fine with the proposal. Commissioner Wyman made a motion to recommend a trail composed of wood chips as is shown on the site plan; alternative materials could be dirt or sod; and to cut back vegetation to the bank. The motion passed by a 5-0 vote. B. Update to Commission by California Preservation Foundation workshop attendees – Commissioner Marra updated the Commission regarding the workshop. 4. Pending Items A. Historic Resources Inventory B. McWilliams House Renovation C. National Register Applications D. Adopt a Tree Program for the Heritage Orchard E. Update Heritage Ordinance F. Review Oak Street as a Heritage Lane G. Review additional content for Heritage Resources webpage H. Historic Preservation Data Base I. Review list of properties with structures 50 years and over in age 5. Adjournment Adjourn to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007, Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue.