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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-2001 HPC MinutesCity of Saratoga HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Date: Tuesday, December 11, 9:00 a.m. Place: Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Type: Regular Meeting I. Routine Organization A. Roll Call PRESENT­Koepernik, King, Peck, Wyman, Ballingall, Grens ABSENT­ Peepari GUESTS­Ann Waltonsmith, Lori Tinfow, Danielle Surdin, Jill Hunter B. Approval of minutes from 11/13/01­Approved 6­0 C. Posting of the Agenda ­ Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted on Thursday November 8, 2001 D. Oral Communications­Jill Hunter gave a summary on the situation with the Eucalyptus tree that is proposed to be removed by the School District. She asked that the HPC support keeping the tree. The HPC gave unanimous support for keeping the tree. E. Written Communications­None II. Old Business A. Design Signage for the Orchard adopt a tree kiosk – Review two options. Coordinate the final design with the Library Development Committee.­The Kiosk was discussed and the timing of trying to have it finished for the grand opening of the library. Commissioner Chair Koepernik volunteered to attend the next library meeting. B. Review final Mission Statement­Final Mission statement was approved. C. Heritage Tours –Continue discussion.­Discussed and continued to the next agenda. III. New Business  A. Orchard events and ideas. Work with Park and Rec. on ideas.  B. Start planning for the Mustard Flower Walk.­The event is planned for Sunday, February 10, 11AM to 3PM. The event will be called the “MUSTARD WALK”, with the slogan, “Come walk through the mustard.” IV. Items Initiated by the Commission A. Create calendar of old historic photos.­Commissioner Grens provided several historic photos that were reviewed for the proposed calendar. B. Austin Way­Heritage Lane designation. C. Grant Ideas ­Discussed and continued to next agenda. D. Removal of Oak trees in the Heritage Orchard. Update on site visit with tree removal company.­The Commission was updated on the costs involved with the proposed transplant of the Oak trees. A vote was taken on the on the motion that all of the Oak trees be removed and that the possibility of moving one of the trees closest to the street remain open. The vote was approved 6­1. V. Items Initiated by the Secretary A. None VI. Adjournment 9:00 a.m. Tuesday January 8, 2002 –Warner Hutton House