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Home My WebLink About09-13-2005 HPC MinutesCity of Saratoga HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:30 a.m. Place: Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Type: Regular Meeting I. Routine Organization A. Roll Call PRESENT: Commissioners Bailey, Ballingall (arrived at 10:20 a.m.) Conrado, Louden, Lowdermilk (left at 10:07 a.m.), and Wyman ABSENT: Commissioner Brookfield GUESTS: Ms. Jenni Taylor B. Approval o f minutes from August 09, 2005 meeting: Approved: 50 C. Posting of Agenda – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on September 08, 2005 D. Oral & Written Communicat ion Any member of the public may address the Commissio n about any matter not on the agenda for this meet ing for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. ¤ There were no oral or written communications II. Old Business A. Update on Mustard Walk ¤ Commissioner Conrado reported that the Rotary voted to sponsor the Mustard Walk; ¤ Commissioner Bailey told the group that Commissioner Ballingall is working on the Use Permit application form; ¤ The Rotary will likely attend a City Council meeting in late September or early October to ask the City to match funds ($750) contributed by a corporate sponsor. B. Update on Calendar ¤ Commissioner Lowdermilk presented a draft calendar for the Commission’s review. The pictures depict Saratoga between the 1890 1915 time period; ¤ Commissioner Bailey suggested that the calendar contain language regarding the theme and descriptions of each picture; ¤ The cost of production and selling price were also discussed. Commissioner Bailey suggested the calendars be sold at the lesser price or that the production cost be reduced. C. Update from subcommittee regarding McWilliams house renovation ¤ Commissioner Wyman reported that the subcommittee met with the architect for the project, Mr. Warren Heid. The current plans include a onestory detached addition to the property; ¤ The Commission talked about processing the project – ultimately the plans would be reviewed by the HPC. The Historic Preservation Commission of Santa Clara County will need to review plans prior to commencement of work; ¤ Commissioner Wyman volunteered to speak with a representative from Santa Clara County to confirm the process and to then touch base with the project architect. D. Update on Historic Resources Inventory ¤ Commissioner Bailey presented a spreadsheet to the group that combines the current list of historic properties and properties that should be added to the list; ¤ Commissioner Louden offered to help with the update; ¤ Commissioner Bailey suggested that the update be done in sections, or districts; ¤ Staff also suggested that the current list of properties be updated before the addition of new properties to the list. Commissioner Lowdermilk left at 10:07 a.m. E. Review the HPC’s book, Saratoga’s Heritage ¤ Ms. Jenni Taylor presented the latest version of the book to the Commission; Commissioner Ballingall arrived at 10:20 a.m. F. Review addit ional content for Heritage Resources webpage ¤ Commissioner Conrado commented that the HPC webpage is difficult to find; ¤ The Commission directed staff to update the commission members names and roles. G. Update on 14445 Donna Lane – Landmark and Mills Act ¤ Commissioner Wyman commented that she has reviewed the file –the property should probably have a DPR sheet; ¤ Staff conveyed that the property owner has communicated that she does not want to apply for a Mills Act contract at this time. H. Update on 14820 Pierce Road – Landmark and Mills Act ¤ Commissioner Wyman commented that she has reviewed the file –the property should probably have a DPR sheet; ¤ Staff conveyed that the property owner had filed an application for a Mills Act contract, but has since submitted a letter requesting to withdraw that application. Commissioner Conrado offered to followup with the property owner regarding landmark designation. III. New Business A. 8:30 a.m. Site visit – review proposed Restoration Plan (Mills Act Agreement) for property located at 14051 SaratogaSunnyvale Road –A site visit of the property was conducted and the proposed restoration plan was approved with a 50 vote. B. Review proposed Restoration Plan (Mills Act Agreement) for property located at 14288 Chester Avenue – Commissioner Lowdermilk commented that the one of the criteria should include Mr. Warren Heid as project architect for the completed addition. The Commission recommended the City Council review the subject property for landmark status with a 50 vote. The proposed restoration plan was also approved with a 50 vote. C. Review Work Plan assignments – Item continued till next meeting as a “pending item.” D. Heritage Plaques – Commissioner Ballingall updated the group on plaques. IV. Items to be placed on the next Agenda A. Historic Preservation Data Base B. Review list of properties with structures 50 years and over in age V. Pending Items A. Adopt a Tree Program for the Heritage Orchard B. Update Heritage Ordinance C. Review Oak Street as a Heritage Lane VI. Adjournment Adjourn to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 11 th , 2005, Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. Please advise the Chair if you will be absent from the next scheduled meeting In compliance with the Americans wit h Disabilit ies Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disabilit yrelated modification or accommodation to participate in this meet ing, please contact the Cit y Clerk’s Office at 408.868.1269 or ctclerk@saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meet ing. Any reco mmendation made by the Heritage Preservation Co mmissio n may be appealed to the Planning Co mmissio n wit hin 10 days o f the date of the decisio n. The appeal shall be taken by filing wit h the Secretary o f the Planning Commissio n a written notice and filing fee within 10 days of the date of the decisio n. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Shweta Bhatt, Assistant Planner for the Cit y of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meet ing o f the Heritage Preservation Commissio n of the Cit y of Saratoga was posted at the office of the Cit y o f Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the Cit y’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 08 th day o f September 2005 at Saratoga, California. Shweta Bhatt Assistant Planner Cit y of Saratoga Planning Divisio n 408.868.1266