HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 386 - Landmark Designation for 19174 DeHavilland DriveORDINANCE NO.386
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DESIGNATING THE
PROPERTY AT 19174 DEHAVILLAND DRIVE (APN 389-05-016) AS A
HISTORIC LANDMARK
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1-Findings: After careful review and consideration of the report and recommendations
of the Heritage Preservation Commission concerning the residence at 19174 DeHavilland Drive
(the "Residence") together with the application and supporting materials, and following a public
hearing at which all interested parties had an opportunity to be heard, the City Council hereby
finds that the Residence has special historical, cultural, architectural and aesthetic interest or
value as part of the heritage and history of the City, and satisfies one or more of the criteria set
forth in Section 13-15.010 of the Saratoga City Code. Specifically:
a. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the cultural, social, economic, political,
aesthetic, engineering or architectural history of the City, the County, the State or
the nation.
The residence exemplifies the architectural style, Mid Century Modernist, a style that was
generated during the post WWII era of optimism and embracing new technology and
designs reflecting clean lines with minimal ornamentation in homes, commercial and
industrial buildings.
b. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, county, state or national
history.
The residence is associated with two prominent owners. Lee T. (Buff) Boysel who was an
electrical engineer, inventor, and founder of Four Phase Systems. The company was
founded on work he completed in the garage at the residence. He is known for not
patenting his inventions believing they belonged in the public domain. His inventions
have been used in the computer industry to advance microprocessor development.
The second owner, K.T. Chang, had an illustrious career in aerospace engineering. After
retiring to Saratoga, he wrote Reflection on the Worthiness of Human Creation, setting
forth his views on the history and offering his solution to his perceived abuse of fossil
fuels.
c. It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of
construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials.
The residence embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Mid-century Modern style;
post and beam construction, window walls, open interior design, and the use of
indigenous materials (California redwood).
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d. It is representative of the notable design or craft of a builder, designer, or architect.
The residence is a fine example of the Claude Oakland & Associates design for Joseph
Eichler Homes in the subdivision, Eichler Homes of Saratoga.
It embodies or contributes to unique physical characteristics representing an
established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or district within the City.
The residence is a contributing element of the houses in the subdivision, Eichler Homes
of Saratoga.
f. It represents a significant concentration or continuity of site, buildings, structures,
or objects, unified by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical or natural
development.
The residence is a contributing element of the houses in the subdivision, Eichler Homes
of Saratoga.
g. It embodies or contributes to a unique natural setting or environment constituting a
distinct area or district within the City having special character or special historical,
architectural or aesthetic interest or value.
The residence is a contributing element of the houses in the subdivision, Eichler Homes
of Saratoga.
Section 2 — Designation: The Residence is hereby designated as a Historic Landmark pursuant
to section 13-15.060 of the Saratoga City Code.
Section 3 - Publication: This ordinance or a comprehensive summary thereof shall be published
once in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of Saratoga within thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
Following a duly notice public hearing the foregoing ordinance was introduced, and the first
reading was waived at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the
151h day of December 2021, and was adopted by the following vote following a second reading
on the 19th day of January 2022:
AYES: Council Members Bernald, Kumar, Zhao, Vice Mayor Fitzsimmons, Mayor
Walia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SIGNED: /I,
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Tina Walia
MAYOR, CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
DATE:
Britt Avrit, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DATE: �Z-5- AZ a ZZ.
Richard Taylor
CITY ATTORNEY