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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
March 8, 2022
8:30 AM REGULAR MEETING
Teleconference/Public Participation Information to Mitigate the Spread of
COVID‐19
This meeting will be held entirely by teleconference. All members of the City Council
and staff will only participate via the Zoom platform using the process described
below. The meeting is being conducted pursuant to recent amendments to the
teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act allowing teleconferencing
during a proclaimed state of emergency when local official have recommended social
distancing. The purpose of the amendments is to provide the safest environment for
the public, elected officials, and staff while allowing for continued operation of the
government and public participation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Members of the public can view and participate in Meeting by:
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(Webinar ID 840 3527 9809) and using the tool to raise their hand in the
Zoom platform when directed by the Chair to speak on an agenda item; OR
2. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID 840 3527
9809 and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when
directed by the Chair.
The public will not be able to participate in the meeting in person.
Methods of viewing the meeting will be listed on the meeting agenda. The public will
not be able to participate in the meeting in person. In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need assistance to
participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk at
bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the
meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to
provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety.
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1. Site Visit(s)
a. None
2. Call to Order
3. Roll Call- Sharon Boyce-Bender, Marie Lopresto, Rina Shah, and Priya Shastri
4. Oral Communications
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.
5. Approval of the February 8, 2022 minutes
02-08-2022 Heritage Preservation Commission draft MEETING minutes.
6. New Business
a. Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) report
Memo
Attachment 1- CLG Annual Report 10-1-20--9-30-21
b. HPC Workplan
Memo
Attachment 1-Draft 2022.2023 HPC Workplan
Attachment 2-HPC Joint Meeting_-_Work Plan 2021.2022
c. Blossom Festival
Memo
d. National Preservation Month
Memo
Attachment 1- 2022 National Preservation Month Flyer
7. Staff Comments
8. Old Business
a. Heritage Orchard Update
Memo
Attachment 1. Documents from City Orchardist
b. Project status worksheet
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Project Status Worksheet 20220803
9. Commission Items
10. Adjournment
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person
and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in
this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 868-1216 or
bavrit@saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one
full business day before the start of the meeting.
Any recommendation made by the Heritage Preservation Commission may be
appealed to the Planning Commission within ten (10) days of the date of the decision.
The appeal shall be taken by filing with the Secretary of the Heritage Preservation
Commission a written notice and filing fee within ten (10) days of the date of the
decision.
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff report, and other
materials provided to the Heritage Preservation Commission by City staff in
connection with this agenda are available at the office of the Community
Development Department Director at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California
95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made
available for public review at the office of the Director at the time, they are distributed
to the Heritage Preservation Commission.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner, for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing
agenda for the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission was posted and
available for public review on March 3, 2022 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale
Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
February 8, 2022
8:30 AM REGULAR MEETING
1. Site Visit(s)
a. None
2. Call to Order: Chair Shastri called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM.
3. Roll Call
Present: Sharon Boyce-Bender, Rina Shah, Priya Shastri
Absent: Marie Lopresto
Staff: Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
4. Oral Communications
Marilyn Marchetti-discussed the windows for the John Henry House. Is
speaking with the property owner to provide information on restoring the
original windows. Ask the HPC to keep an eye on the John Henry House.
Grover House-this building does not look like the original siding was used and
the siding is up.
5. Approval of the January 11, 2022 minutes
SHAH/BOYCE- BENDER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE
JANUARY 11, 2022 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BOYCE-BENDER,
LOPRESTO, SHAH, AND SHASTRI. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE
Commissioner Lopresto joined the meeting at 8:40 AM.
6. New Business
a. 20601 Brookwood Lane
SHAH/BOYCE-BENDER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL FOR
EXTERIOR MODIFICATION WITH THE CONDITIONS THE MATERIALS NOT
TO BE RE-USED ON THE HOME BE RECYCLED, THE WINDOWS TO BE
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REPLACED WILL BE WOOD AND THE REPLACEMENT OF
SIDING/MATERIALS SHALL MATCH THE EXISTING MATERIALS. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: BOYCE-BENDER, LOPRESTO, SHAH, AND SHASTRI. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE
7. Staff Comments
a. Heritage Orchard update
The Commission received a written report from the City Orchardist about
what has been happening in the orchard.
• Marilyn Marchetti spoke about the importance of maintaining the
orchard and not let housing being proposed on it.
• HPC agreed to send a letter to the City Council expressing their
concerns.
8. Old Business
a. Project status worksheet
9. Commission Items
a. The Commission discussed potential upcoming workplan.
b. The Commission requested the City Orchardist to attend the March
meeting.
c. Add blossom festival discussion to next agenda
10. Adjournment
Chair Shastri adjourned the meeting at 9:10 AM.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
City of Saratoga
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MEMORANDUM
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2022
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC)
FROM: Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Item 6a-2020/2021 Certified Local Government (CLG) Report
The 1980 amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, provided
for the establishment of a Certified Local Government Program (CLG) to encourage
the direct participation of local governments in the identification, evaluation,
registration, and preservation of historic properties within their jurisdictions and
promote the integration of local preservation interests and concerns into local
planning and decision-making processes. The CLG program is a partnership among
local governments, the State of California (OHP), and the National Park Service (NPS)
which is responsible for administering the National Historic Preservation Program.
The 2020/2021 annual CLG report from Saratoga is due by May 13, 2022. Please
review and provide any comments on the attached report.
Attachment:
1. CLG Annual Report 10-1-20--9-30-21
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Certified Local Government Program -- 2020-2021 Annual Report
(Reporting period is from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021)
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Complete Se
Name of CLG
City of Saratoga
Report Prepared by: Nicole Johnson Date of commission/board review: March 9, 2022
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
I. Enforce Appropriate State or Local Legislation for the Designation and Protection of Historic Properties.
A. Preservation Laws
1. What amendments or revisions, if any, are you considering to the certified ordinance? Please forward drafts or proposals.
REMINDER: Pursuant to the CLG Agreement, OHP must have the opportunity to review and comment on ordinance
changes prior to adoption. Changes that do not meet the CLG requirements could affect certification status.
Attached
2. Provide an electronic link to your ordinance or appropriate section(s) of the municipal/zoning code.
https://library.municode.com/ca/saratoga/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH13HEPR
B. New Local Landmark Designations (Comprehensive list of properties/districts designated during the reporting.
INSTRUCTIONS: This a Word form with expanding text fields and check boxes. It will probably open as Read-Only. Save it to your computer before you begin
entering data. This form can be saved and reopened.
Because this is a WORD form, it will behave generally like a regular Word document except that the font, size, and color are set by the text field.
• Start typing where indicated to provide the requested information.
• Click on the check box to mark either yes or no.
• To enter more than one item in a particular text box, just insert an extra line (Enter) between the items.
Save completed form and email as an attachment to info.calshpo@parks.ca.gov. You can also convert it to a PDF and send as an email attachment. Use the
Acrobat tab in WORD and select Create and Attach to Email. You can then attach the required documents to that email. If the attachments are too large (greater
than10mb total), you will need to send them in a second or third email.
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1. During the reporting period, October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021, what properties/districts have been locally
designated?
REMINDER: Pursuant to California Government Code § 27288.2, “the county recorder shall record a certified resolution establishing
an historical resources designation issued by the State Historical Resources Commission or a local agency, or unit thereof.”
2. What properties/districts have been de-designated this past year? For districts, include the total number of resource
contributors?
Property Name/Address Date Removed Reason
Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text.
C. Historic Preservation Element/Plan
1. Do you address historic preservation in your general plan? ☐ No
☐ Yes, in a separate historic preservation element. ☒ Yes, it is included in another element.
Provide an electronic link to the historic preservation section(s) of the General Plan or to the separate historic preservation
element. http://www.saratoga.ca.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/49Pages%2018,19,%2028%20and%2046-48
D. Review Responsibilities
1. Who takes responsibility for design review or Certificates of Appropriateness?
☐ All projects subject to design review go the commission.
Property Name/Address Date Designated If a district, number of
contributors
Date Recorded by County
Recorder
DeHavilland Drive 19174 9/14/21 TBD
Shubert Drive 19277 12/16/20 1/26/21
Saratoga Los Gatos Road
20280
04/7/2021 06/03/2021
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☒ Some projects are reviewed at the staff level without commission review. What is the threshold between staff-only
review and full-commission review? The Heritage Preservation Commission reviews and comments upon all
applications for building and demolition permits involving work to be performed upon or within a designated historic
landmark, heritage lane or historic district, and all applications for tentative map approval, rezoning, building site
approval, use permit, variance approval, design review or other approval pertaining to or significantly affecting any
heritage resource or potential heritage resource if older than 50 years.
2. California Environmental Quality Act
• What is the role of historic preservation staff and commission in providing input to CEQA documents prepared for or
by the local government? Typically the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) reviews a proposed project that
involves a historic resource prior to completion of the CEQA document. HPC comments are provided to the
environmental consultant who prepares the CEQA document
What is the role of the staff and commission in reviewing CEQA documents for projects that are proposed within the
jurisdiction of the local government? When applicable, CEQA documents are sent to the HPC for their review and
comment.
3. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• What is the role of the staff and commission in providing input to Section 106 documents prepared for or by; the local
government? When applicable, Section 106 documents are sent to the HPC for their review and comment There
have been no federal related projects involving a Saratoga heritage resource this reporting period
• What is the role of the staff and commission in reviewing Section 106 documents for projects that are proposed within
the jurisdiction of the local government? If a project was subject to Section 106, the HPC would review and provide
comments on the matter.
II. Establish an Adequate and Qualified Historic Preservation Review Commission by State or Local Legislation.
A. Commission Membership
Name Professional Discipline Date Appointed Date Term Ends Email Address
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Attach resumes and Statement of Qualifications forms for all members.
1. If you do not have two qualified professionals on your commission, explain why the professional qualifications not been met
and how professional expertise is otherwise being provided. N/A
2. If all positions are not currently filled, why is there a vacancy, and when will the position will be filled? Currently 1 Vacnacy to
be filled by April 2022.
Alexandra Nugent Retired Educator
Saratoga Historical
Foundation Nominee
4/2012 12/31/2020
alexandranugent@sbcglobal.ne
t
Annette Stransky Retired Educator
Member at large (interest
in Historic Preservation)
4/2012 12/31/2021 rina_u_shah@yahoo.com
Dr. Jo Rodgers College Professor
Architectural
History/Anthropology
12/2016 12/31/2020 jo_rainie@yahoo.com
Rina Shah City Planner 1/2011 12/31/2022 rina_u_shah@yahoo.com
Priya Shastri WMWARE (Technical
Staff)
4/2021 12/21/2024 priya.shastri@gmail.com
Marie Lopresto Retired from IBM
Sales/Martekting
management/product line
planning
2/16/2021 12/31/2024 marielopresto6@gmail.com
Sharon Boyce-Bender Principal, Boyce &
Associates
Property Manager
6/2021 12/31/2024 thebender4@gmail.com
Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here.
Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here.
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B. Staff to the Commission/CLG staff
1. Is the staff to your commission the same as your CLG coordinator? ☒ Yes ☐ No If not, who serves as staff? Click or
tap here to enter text.
2. If the position(s) is not currently filled, why is there a vacancy? Type here.
Attach resumes and Statement of Qualifications forms for staff.
C. Attendance Record
Please complete attendance chart for each commissioner and staff member. Commissions are required to meet four times a
year, at a minimum. If you haven’t met at least four times, explain why not.
Name/Title Discipline Dept. Affiliation Email Address
Nicole Johnson City Planner Community Development njohnson@saratoga.ca.us
Commissioner/Staff Oct Nov Dec Jan
(canc
eled)
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Alexandra Nugent ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Annette Stansky ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Rina Shah ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Dr. Jo Rodgers ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Priya Shastri ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Marie Lopresto ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐
Sharon Boyce-Bender ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒
Type here. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Type here. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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D. Training Received
Indicate what training each commissioner and staff member has received. Remember it is a CLG requirement is that all
commissioners and staff to the commission attend at least one training program relevant to your commission each year. It is
up to the CLG to determine the relevancy of the training.
Commissioner/Staff
Name
Training Title & Description
(including method
presentation, e.g., webinar,
workshop)
Duration of Training Training Provider Date
Alexandra Nugent Seven Aspects of Integrity 1 Hr CPF 11/17/20
Annette Starnasky Sites of Conscience,
Identifying Cultural Heritage
(California Preservation
Foundation)
1 Hr CPF 7/21 and 7/27/21
Rinah Shah Where Wright went wrong.
(California Preservation
Foundation)
1 Hr CPF 3/30/2021
Dr. Jo Rodgers Sites of Conscience,
Identifying Cultural Heritage
1 Hr CPF 11/17/20
Priya Shastri Since the 1970s - Part 2:
Privately Owned Public Open
Space and Postmodernism at
the Embarcadero, SF
(California Preservation
Foundation)
Since the 70s - Part 3:
"Postwar Public Plazas
1 Hr CPF 5/5/21
5/22/21
Commissioner/Staff Oct Nov Dec Jan
(canc
eled)
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Type here. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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California Preservation
Foundation)
Marie Lopresto Endangered Sites of Diversity
(California Preservation
Foundation)
1 Hr CPF 2/3/21
Sharon Boyce-Bender
Tax Credit Case Example for
Historic Preservation.
1 Hr CPF 9/22/21
Nicole Johnson Ghostlore vs Fakelore: Historic
Properties, Haunted
Reputations, The Hotel Cecil
and More! (California
Preservation Foundation)
Modernist Masters and
Methods: A Five-Part Series
(California Preservation
Foundation)
1 Hr CPF 3/11/21
3/23/20
III. Maintain a System for the Survey and Inventory of Properties that Furthers the Purposes of the National Historic
Preservation Act
A. Historical Contexts: initiated, researched, or developed in the reporting year (excluding those funded by OHP)
NOTE: California CLG procedures require CLGs to submit survey results, including historic contexts, to OHP. (If you have not
done so, submit an electronic copy or link if available online with this report.)
Context Name Description How it is Being Used Date Submitted to
OHP
N/A Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to
enter text.
B. New Surveys or Survey Updates (excluding those funded by OHP)
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NOTE: The evaluation of a single property is not a survey. Also, material changes to a property that is included in a survey,
is not a change to the survey and should not be reported here.
How are you using the survey data? Type here.
IV. Provide for Adequate Public Participation in the Local Historic Preservation Program
A. Public Education
What public outreach, training, or publications programs has the CLG undertaken? How were the commissioners and staff
involved? Please provide an electronic link to all publications or other products not previously provided to OHP.
Item or Event Description Date
Harvest Day
National Preservation Month
The HPC had an informational table at the City’s Harvest Day
event and provided historical information to the public.
The HPC hosted an event at Villa Montalvo to celebrate National
Preservation Month.
June 2021
May 2021
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANNUAL PRODUCTS REPORTS FOR CLGS
NOTE: OHP will forward this information to NPS on your behalf.CLG Inventory Program
During the reporting period (October 1, 2020-September 30, 2021) how many historic properties did your local government
add to the CLG inventory? This is the total number of historic properties and contributors to districts (or your best estimate of
Survey Area Context
Based-
yes/no
Level:
Reconnaissance
or Intensive
Acreage # of
Properties
Surveyed
Date
Completed
Date
Submitted to
OHP
N/A
Type
here.
Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here. Type here.
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the number) added to your inventory from all programs, local, state, and Federal, during the reporting year. These might
include National Register, California Register, California Historic Landmarks, locally funded surveys, CLG surveys, and local
designations.
Program area Number of Properties added
Type here. Type here.
A. Local Register (i.e., Local Landmarks and Historic Districts) Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020) did you have a local register program to create
local landmarks and/or local districts (or a similar list of designations) created by local law? ☐Yes ☒ No
2. If the answer is yes, then how many properties have been added to your register or designated from October 1, 2018
to September 30, 2019? Click or tap here to enter text.
C. Local Tax Incentives Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2020-September 30, 2021) did you have a Local Tax Incentives Program, such
as the Mills Act? ☒ Yes ☐ No
2. If the answer is yes, how many properties have been added to this program from October 1, 2020 to September 30,
2021? Click or tap here to enter text.
Name of Program Number of Properties Added During
2020-2021
Total Number of Properties Benefiting
From Program
Mills Act
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D. Local “bricks and mortar” grants/loan program
1. 20uring the reporting period (October 1, 2020-September 30, 2021) did you have a local government historic
preservation grant and/or loan program for rehabilitating/restoring historic properties? ☐Yes ☒No
2. If the answer is yes, then how many properties have been assisted under the program(s) from October 1, 2020 to
September 30, 2021? Type here.
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Name of Program Number of Properties that have Benefited
Type here. Type here.
E. Design Review/Local Regulatory Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2020-September 30, 2021) did your local government have a historic
preservation regulatory law(s) (e.g., an ordinance) authorizing Commission and/or staff review of local government
projects or impacts on historic properties? ☐ Yes ☒ No
2. If the answer is yes, how many historic properties did your local government review for compliance with your local
government’s historic preservation regulatory law(s) from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021? Type here.
F. Local Property Acquisition Program
1. During the reporting period (October 1, 2020--September 30, 2021) did you have a local program to acquire (or help to
acquire) historic properties in whole or in part through purchase, donation, or other means? ☐Yes ☒ No
2. If the answer is yes, then how many properties have been assisted under the program(s) from October 1, 2020 to
September 30, 2021 Type here.
Name of Program Number of Properties that have Benefited
Type here. Type here.
IN ADDITION TO THE MINIMUM CLG REQUIREMENTS, OHP IS INTERESTED IN YOUR FEEDBACK ABOUT THE RECENT
CAMP TRAINING
• Did anyone from your local government participate in the free CAMP training opportunities in Fall 2021? No
• If yes, which training session(s) did you find the most informative and useful?
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• Whether or not you were able to take advantageof any of the CAMP trainings in 2021, would you like to see OHP to provide
free additional CAMPs in the future? Yes
XII Attachments (electronic)
☒ Resumes and Statement of Qualifications forms for all commission members/alternatives and staff
☒ Minutes from commission meetings
☒ Drafts of proposed changes to the ordinance
☐ Drafts of proposed changes to the General Plan
☒ Public outreach publications
Email to: info.calshpo@parks.ca.gov
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MEMORANDUM
MEETING DATE: March 8, 2022
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC)
FROM: Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Item 6b-2022/2023 Workplan
March 28, 2022 has been selected as the date for the City Council Special Meeting
with the Heritage Preservation Commission, Library Commission, Parks & Recreation
Commission, Public Art Commission and Traffic Safety Commission to discuss
Commission Work Plans.
The meeting will be conducted by Zoom and is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. Each
Commission will have 30 minutes to provide the Work Plan and answer questions.
HPC is schduled to meet with Council at 6:00 p.m, however, this time may change a
regular agenda will be sent out the week before the meeting. Each Commission will
be given 30 minutes with the City Council. It is not required to attend the entire
evening, although you are welcome to do so.
The HPC needs to spcificlly discuss/consider the budget request and number of POI
markers for the workplan.
Attachment:
1. Draft 2022/2023 HPC workplan
2. 2021/2022 approved HPC workplan
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Heritage Resource Inventory. Continue their duty as commissioners to
recommend and work with property owners to add eligible properties to the
Heritage Resource Inventory. This fiscal year, the HPC has so far added two (2) sites
to the Heritage Resource Inventory and one (1) Heritage Tree. There are currently
nine (9) sites for consideration to be included on the Inventory.
Continuing Education. The City of Saratoga is a Certified Local Government (CLG)
recognized by the State of California Office of Preservation (OHP). The CLG requires
that all commissioners receive annual training in Historic Preservation.
Saratoga Avenue (Heritage Lane) Inventory. Review, update, video
documentation and inventory of all the homes, fences and trees along the portion
of Saratoga Avenue that is designated as Heritage Lane, for the potential addition to
the City’s Heritage Resource Inventory.
Public Outreach. Continue to participate in City events such as the Blossom
Festival, Arbor Day, Historic Preservation Month, the State of the City, and provide
information about the City’s historic preservation efforts at these events.
Collaborate with the City’s Public Information Officer in utilizing social media
platforms and add helpful links and documents and informational videos to the HPC
webpage. Such items would include, but not limited to, advantages of putting
structures and trees on the Inventory, reaching out to property owners on the
Heritage Resource Inventory about applying for Landmark status, the Mills Act
program, informational signage for the Heritage Orchard, and pride in our historic
community.
Plaques/Point of Interest Markers. To properly recognize heritage resources and
properties of special interest in our City, the HPC would like to continue
recommending to Council special sites that warrant Point of Interest Markers (POI).
The City, at the recommendation of the HPC, there are currently five POI markers
being prepared for installation. The HPC is requesting funding for X number of
markers for the 2022/23 FY.
Notable Accomplishments
During fiscal year 2021/2022, the HPC placed two properties on the Heritage
Resource inventory, one heritage tree designation, established three landmark
properties, and participated in the Housing Element update. The HPC reviewed
seven development applications for work to be performed upon a heritage
resource. In addition, HPC members attended several online webinars focusing on
historic preservation.
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Budget Request
The Heritage Preservation Commission would like to request a budget allocation of
$10,930 for 2022/23.
Request Requested Allocation
Five new point of interest markers (wall mounted
plaques, plaques on redwood posts/boulders and
installation)
$7,930
Training & Membership (California Preservation
Foundation)
$2,500
Preservation Month activities in May: (poster, speaker,
photo display-note photo display can be used year-
after-year, etc.)
$500
Total $10,930
Commission Membership:
Name Term Ending Eligible for
Reappointment
Priya Shastri (Chair) 12/31/2021 Yes
Marie Lopresto (Vice Chair) 12/31/2024 Yes
Rina Shah 12/31/2022 No
Sharon Boyce-Bender 12/31/2023 Yes
Vacant
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CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Mayor Zhao & Members of the Saratoga City Council
From: Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
Date: March 30, 2021
Subject: Heritage Preservation Commission Work Plan
On March 9, 2021, the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) held their regularly scheduled
meeting and discussed their upcoming 2021/22 fiscal year (FY) work plan.
Heritage Resource Inventory. Continue their duty as commissioners to recommend and work with
property owners to add eligible properties to the Heritage Resource Inventory. This fiscal year, the
HPC has so far added two (2) sites to the Heritage Resource Inventory. There are currently 16 sites
for consideration to be included on the Inventory.
Continuing Education. The City of Saratoga is a Certified Local Government (CLG) recognized by the
State of California Office of Preservation (OHP). The CLG requires that all commissioners receive
annual training in Historic Preservation.
Saratoga Avenue (Heritage Lane) Inventory. Review, update, video documentation and inventory
of all the homes, fences and trees along the portion of Saratoga Avenue that is designated as
Heritage Lane, for the potential addition to the City’s Heritage Resource Inventory.
Public Outreach. Continue to participate in City events such as the Blossom Festival, Arbor Day,
Historic Preservation Month, the State of the City, and provide information about the City’s historic
preservation efforts at these events. Collaborate with the City’s Public Information Officer in utilizing
social media platforms and add helpful links and documents and informational videos to the HPC
webpage. Such items would include, but not limited to, advantages of putting structures and trees
on the Inventory, reaching out to property owners on the Heritage Resource Inventory about
applying for Landmark status, the Mills Act program, informational signage for the Heritage Orchard,
and pride in our historic community.
Plaques/Point of Interest Markers. To properly recognize heritage resources and properties of
special interest in our City, the HPC would like to continue recommending to Council special sites
that warrant Point of Interest Markers (POI). The City, at the recommendation of the HPC, has
installed four (4) POI markers in 2019 and are currently working on the language for the 2020/21
POI’s to present to the Council in the upcoming months. The HPC is requesting funding for five
markers for the 2021/22 FY.
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Notable Accomplishments
During fiscal year 2020/2021, the HPC worked with Orchardist Matthew Sutton to finalize the
Heritage Orchard Master Plan that was approved by City Council in December 2020. In addition to
placing two properties on the Heritage Resource inventory and establishing two landmark
properties, the HPC reviewed five development applications for work to be performed upon a
heritage resource. In addition, HPC members attended several online webinars focusing on historic
preservation.
Budget Request
The Heritage Preservation Commission would like to request a budget allocation of $10,930 for
2021/22.
Request Requested Allocation
Five new point of interest markers (wall mounted plaques, plaques
on redwood posts/boulders and installation)
$7,930
Training & Membership (California Preservation Foundation) $2,500
Preservation Month activities in May: (poster, speaker, photo
display-note photo display can be used year-after-year, etc.)
$500
Total $10,930
Commission Membership:
Name Term Ending Eligible for
Reappointment
Rina Shah (Chair) 12/31/2022 No
Annette Stransky (Vice Chair 12/31/2021 No
Marie Lopresto 12/31/2024 Yes
Vacant - -
Vacant - -
Roles & Responsibilities - City Code Section 13-10.040:
The Heritage Commission shall be advisory only to the City Council, the Planning Commission and the
agencies and departments of the City and shall establish liaison and work in conjunction with such
authorities to implement the purposes of this Chapter. The Heritage Commission shall have the
following powers and duties:
a) Conduct, or cause to be conducted, a comprehensive survey of properties within the
boundaries of the City for the purpose of establishing the Heritage Resource Inventory. To
qualify for inclusion in the Heritage Resource Inventory, a property must satisfy any one or
more of the criteria listed in Section 13-15.010 of this Chapter. The Inventory shall be
publicized and periodically updated, and a copy thereof shall be kept on file in the Planning
Department.
b) Recommend to the City Council specific proposals for designation as a historic landmark,
heritage lane or historic district.
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c) Recommend to the appropriate City agencies or departments projects and action programs
for the recognition, conservation, enhancement and use of the City's heritage resources,
including standards to be followed with respect to any applications for permits to construct,
change, alter, remodel, remove or otherwise affect such resources.
d) Review and comment upon existing or proposed ordinances, plans or policies of the City as
they relate to heritage resources.
e) Review and comment upon all applications for building, demolition, grading or tree removal
permits involving work to be performed upon or within a designated historic landmark,
heritage lane or historic district, and all applications for tentative map approval, rezoning,
building site approval, use permit, variance approval, design review or other approval
pertaining to or significantly affecting any heritage resource. The Commission’s comments
shall be forwarded to the City agency or department processing the application within thirty
days after receiving the request for such comments.
f) Investigate and report to the City Council on the availability of federal, state, county, local or
private funding sources or programs for the rehabilitation and preservation of heritage
resources.
g) Cooperate with county, state and federal governments and with private organizations in the
pursuit of the objectives of heritage conservation.
h) Upon the request of a property owner or occupant and at the discretion of the Heritage
Commission, render advice and guidance on the conservation, rehabilitation, alteration,
decoration, landscaping or maintenance of any heritage resource; such voluntary advice and
guidance shall not impose any regulation or control over any property.
i) Participate in, promote and conduct public information and educational programs pertaining
to heritage resources.
j) Perform such other functions as may be delegated to it by resolution or motion of the City
Council.
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MEMORANDUM
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2022
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC)
FROM: Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Item 6c-2022 Blossom Festival
HPC is cordially invited to participate in the 2022 Blossom Festival in Saratoga. The Festival
takes place Saturday, April 9 from 10-4 PM.
Antique cars, art, crafts, live music and more will be part of the Eighth Annual Blossom
Festival held at the Heritage Orchard and Saratoga Civic Center (13777 Fruitvale Avenue in
Saratoga, CA). The event is free and open to the public.
Activities include a wide range of music, entertainment, paintings, Saratoga historical
characters, artists, local organizations and artisans. Gourmet food trucks will also be part of
the fun. Children’s activity tables, petting zoo, and more are planned. The Girl Scouts are
handing out flowers to visitors commemorating the historic festival. First produced in 1900,
this historic event ran successfully for 41 years. Come help celebrate this tradition. Produced
by the Saratoga Historical Foundation and sponsored by the city of Saratoga.
Just provide your own table and canopy. In the past HPC members have taken shifts to cover
the entire festival.
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MEMORANDUM
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2022
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC)
FROM: Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Item 6d-National Preservation Month
May is National Preservation Month. The HPC should consider ideas to partcipate.
Attachments:
1. Flyer from Santa Clara County
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To all who are interested in historical preservation in Santa Clara County:
My name is Bill Hare, District 3 Commissioner on the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage
Commission, as well as President of the Milpitas Historical Society.
May is National Preservation Month. The National Trust for Historic Preservation created this
yearly celebration highlighting local preservation efforts nearly half a century ago. In many other
parts of the country, the month of May is marked with historical tours, preservation award
ceremonies, photo/art contests, and other festivities to bring awareness to the need for historic
preservation.
It is time to bring these traditions to Santa Clara County, while at the same time educating our
residents about the importance of historic preservation before any more of our historically-
significant structures and sites are lost forever!
The Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission, Preservation Action Council of San
Jose, San Jose Historic Landmarks Commission, California Pioneers of Santa Clara County,
and History San Jose are partnering together as the new Santa Clara County Preservation
Alliance! We are now planning an event to honor the efforts of historical preservation projects in
every corner of Santa Clara County.
In order to fully represent the efforts in every corner of our county, we are hoping community
historical and preservation/conservation entities as well as preservation-minded individuals will
join with us so we can all spread the excitement about local history as well as show the
urgency of preserving local historical landmarks.
These are some of the plans/ideas so far:
* A National Historic Preservation Month celebration will be held at History San Jose at 7PM
on May 21, 2022. The event will be held outside, with live historical music, a big screen
for presentations, and more! You, of course, can help us with ideas for the “more” part.
*An awards ceremony during the May 21 event, to honor those individuals and groups who
have made a significant difference in preservation efforts all over Santa Clara County.
Nominations for these awards will come from (and be presented by) the participating groups
such as yours. Again, it is your participation that will help us make this a successful
countywide event.
*Other possibilities include a Photo and Art contest and exhibition, history tours given by
docents of various societies around the county, an online space where we can all share ideas
and take pride in the history of the entire county, and more!
We are interested in hearing any other ideas from the local historical entities, as well as any
experience any group has had in conjunction with National Historic Preservation Month in
years past. We hope you can join us in this endeavor!
Please contact me via email (bill@billhare.tv) or phone (408) 262-1776 to let me know if you
would be interested in becoming a part of this!
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MEMORANDUM
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2022
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC)
FROM: Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Item 8a-Heritage Orchard Update
At the February 8, 2022 meeting, the HPC requrested that the City Orchardist attend the
March HPC Meeting. The orchardist will be providing a verbal update and has provided the
attached documents.
Attachments:
1. Documents from the City Orchardist
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From:Matthew Sutton
To:Nicole Johnson
Cc:Darrin Petzer
Subject:Re: March 8th HPC Meeting
Date:Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:49:39 AM
CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when
opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders.
Sounds good.
Can you forward this message so that everyone can understand? Let me know if this isn’t
clear…
Oak Root Fungus (ORF) treatment has begun. While there is no way to eradicate this soil
based pathogen, there are ways to mitigate the spread and slow the killing of the trees. This
multi pronged approach that we are following (based off of consultation with the soils lab and
other professionals in the industry) goes as follows:
-Root crown excavation- COMPLETE- this is the process of using an air spade (video I sent to
you) to excavate the soil right around the root crown. By doing this, we are buying time for the
existing trees. The way the ORF spreads is by infecting roots and then following those roots
up to the crown (point where the trunk and first roots meet) and then kills the tree. By keeping
the root crown exposed to air and dry, it will keep the ORF from infecting that tissue. ORF
needs moisture to spread and infect.
-Irrigation splitters- COMPLETE- we installed splitters on all the new irrigation heads so that
water does not splash on the trunks of the trees. Also will be adjusting our irrigation schedule
to allow a longer dry down between waterings.
-Tree planting- Winter 2023- We were all set with doing the big 400 tree plant out last month
(as we had ordered the trees back in July 21’), but when we got the lab test results (in Oct 21’)
we had to change course. There are very few rootstocks that are resistant to the ORF, and there
are none that are immune. We canceled our order for this year as the trees we had on order
were on similar rootstocks that are currently in the orchard and NOT resistant to ORF. We
contracted with the nursery to grow us new trees on a ORF resistant rootstock. This resistant
rootstock is not very common, so the trees were not available to purchase this year with such
short notice. IN general, orchardists need to put in their tree order before June, for the
following winter plant out. Unfortunately, the existing trees in the orchard were not selected
for this resistance, so we will see tree death over the years caused by ORF. To stay ahead of
the curve and make sure we have replacements for any of the existing trees that fall to ORF,
we ordered an extra 100 trees that we will plant in the back 40 of the orchard as a ‘holding
nursery’. This way each winter we will have trees on hand to replace/replant any that have
died.
I can answer more questions about this plan at the meeting.
Thanks!
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Matthew Sutton
Founder/President
Orchard Keepers Inc.
831-566-2947
matthew@orchardkeepers.com
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2/25/2022
Oak Root Fungus (ORF) Report
Saratoga Historic Orchard
Summary
Orchard Keepers began caring for the Saratoga Historic Orchard in Spring of 2020. At
that time the orchard presented approximately 400 vacancies where fruit trees had died
over the prior years. Since then, another (approximately) 20-25 trees have died,
bringing the total up to around 425 open spots for trees. Tree death in commercial fruit
orchards is a relatively common occurrence, that said, since we are new to the orchard
we have not been privy to ‘why’ these 400 trees died over time. Or why they weren’t
replanted. In the Spring of 2021, we (Orchard Keepers) ordered over 400 trees to
replant the orchard. In the fruit growing industry, the common practice is for the
orchardist to order their trees as early in the growing season as possible with the vision
to plant them out the subsequent winter. These ordered trees were slated for a plant out
in late ‘21 or Jan ‘22. All trees are 1 year trees that are delivered as ‘bare root’ in the
dormancy of winter. In September of ‘21, we observed 3 healthy trees fail (die) in a
number of weeks with no obvious signs of distress, and with the neighboring trees doing
just fine. We took samples of the tissue and sent them to the lab for diagnostics. See
attachment. Unfortunately, the results showed that Armallaria (Oak Root Fungus- ORF)
was present and the culprit of the trees’ death. (See below for more info on the
disease). Seeing that there is no way to completely eradicate ORF, we consulted with
the lab and other soil pathogen professionals to put together a plan to help mitigate the
spread of the pathogen and to prolong the life of the trees. (See below for step by step
plan). One of the main ways to combat this disease is to plant new trees that are on a
resistant rootstock. Currently there are no Prunus (the genus of plums and apricots)
rootstocks that are immune, and very few that are resistant to ORF.
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The trees that we had ordered in the Spring ‘21 were not on a resistant rootstock (as we
did not know of the presence of ORF). After learning of the diagnosis, we proceeded to
test more tissue in the orchard to see how widespread the pathogen was. Unfortunately,
in other samples we took (of decaying wood), ORF was present. We canceled our tree
order (since these trees would surely succumb to the ORF in a matter of 5-10 years
after planting) and put in a new order for 500 trees grafted onto a resistant rootstock.
These new trees will be grown this year (2022) and then we will plant them out in
January of ‘23. We tried to source trees on this resistant rootstock for planting now, but
all were sold out. We are confident that waiting this year for the right tree to plant will
allow for decades of enjoyment for each tree. For clarity’s sake– there is no ‘cure’ for
having ORF in the soil. All of the various mitigation efforts we are employing now and
through this year are each 10%-20% solutions. By using many different techniques we
are hoping to prolong the life of the existing trees, and give the new trees (to be planted
in January) a great shot at a healthy life.
Oak Root Fungus- what is it?
●Soil-borne pathogen that preys upon plant roots, eventually following the smaller
feeder roots back to the root crown of the plant, and kills the plant.
●Can it be eradicated? There are no chemicals-, organic or synthetic, that will
completely eradicate the disease.
●It can be present in the soil for decades. It is likely the cause of much of the tree
death in the orchard over the last 50 years. Its host is living and decaying plant
roots, which presents the problem.
●ORF preys upon plants as well as trees. It is not specific to who or what it
attacks.
●This disease is responsible for millions of dollars in losses to the fruit growing
industry every year.
●Since there is no chemical control, most of the research is in breeding resistant
rootstocks.
●When ORF is present, what are the best ways to mitigate the advancement?
Keeping the root crown exposed and dry, planting resistant rootstock, not planting
plants that are susceptible to the disease, implementing best irrigation practices
so that the soil is never too wet, digging out as many roots as possible and
quickly when a tree does die from ORF.
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Mitigation Efforts at the Saratoga Orchard
●As mentioned above, we postponed the big replant so that we could get the best
planting rootstock available. Planting will commence in January ‘23. We also see
the writing on the wall in terms of the nature of this disease, so we ordered an
extra 80 trees. We will grow these trees in the ‘back 40’ of the orchard, so that as
more trees do fail from this disease, we will have replacements that will be better
suited for this growing environment. As we remove dead trees, we are removing
as much of the old/decaying roots as possible, as this is one of the places the
ORF lives.
●Root crown excavations– this is the process of using an air spade (compressed
air) to excavate the soil right around the root crown. By doing this, we are buying
time for the existing trees. The way the ORF spreads is by infecting roots and
then following those roots up to the root crown (point where the trunk and first
roots meet) and then kills the tree. By keeping the root crown exposed to air and
dry, it will keep the ORF from infecting that tissue. ORF needs moisture to spread
and infect. This process is COMPLETE.
●Irrigation splitters– we installed splitters on all the new irrigation heads so that
water does not splash on the trunks of the trees. This will allow the trunks/root
crowns to stay dry and hopefully free of disease. We will be adjusting our
irrigation schedule to allow a longer dry down between waterings during the
growing season. The irrigation splitter install is COMPLETE.
●Remove trees that are dead or dying from the orchard– when we first started
work at the orchard in 2020, we removed close to 100 dead trees from the
orchard. In retrospect, these dead/decaying trees were acting as vectors for this
pathogen to proliferate, as ORF attacks both living and dead tissue. COMPLETE
●Cover cropping– planting a diversity of cover crops builds a strong diversity of
soil microbiology which provides checks and balances against pathogenic
organisms. ONGOING
●Reduced tillage– reduced soil disturbance to allow for soil microbiology to
rehabilitate. Excessive tillage and bare soils do not contribute to the health of soil
microorganisms. ONGOING
While there is no cure-all for the ORF, we are confident that these mitigation efforts will
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promote the health and longevity of the orchard for many years to come. There will be
more trees that die due to this pathogen, but now that we have a positive id for what has
been killing trees over all these years, we have a clear view of what we can do to
promote health and plant new trees that won’t suffer the same fate as their
predecessors.
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Customer Code:
Invoice Date:
Invoice No.:
Summary of Lab Tests and Results 10/19/2021
Period Covered: October 2021
Orchard Keepers Matthew Sutton
831-566-2947
matthew@orchardkeepers.com
Code No. of
samples
Date of
receipt
TCD
lab # Sample ID
Material
&
analyses
Results Charges
1 10/08/21 21100822 Apricot: Saratoga Plant:
pathogens
Roots are positive for Armillaria root
rot (Armillaria mellea).
Other pathogens (such as
Phytophthora) are not detected.
TOTAL
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Customer Code:
Invoice Date:
Invoice No.:
Summary of Lab Tests and Results 11/30/2021
Period Covered: November 2021
Orchard Keepers Matthew Sutton, 831-566-2947
matthew@orchardkeepers.com
Darrin Petzer
darrin@orchardkeepers.com
Code No. of
samples
Date of
receipt
TCD
lab # Sample ID Material &
analyses Results Charges
1 11/23/21 21112305 Prune/plum:
zone 5
Plant:
pathogens
In this sample, one root piece is positive
for Armillaria root rot (Armillaria mellea).
Some other roots show discoloration and
decay but Phytophthora or other pathogens
are not detected.
TOTAL
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Project Status Worksheet
APN/Location Address Staff/Commissioner Assigned Status
503 24 087 3rd Street 20640 TBD Owner working on obtaining documents
397 23 040 Lutheria Way 14321 Lopresto/Shastri
397 22 040 Orchard Road 20290 TBD
503 48 045 Congress Springs Rd 22000 (Quarry)Shah Loading Structure
503 23 008 Marion Rd 20602 Boyce-Bender
517 20 019 Montalvo Road 14900 TBD
389 26 021 Montpere Way 18530 Boyce-Bender
397 31 003 Saratoga Ave 14285 Lopresto
397 31 004 Saratoga Ave 14301 Lopresto
397 16 055 14120 Shadow Oaks - Tree
397 42 002 14250 Douglas Lane
Memorial Park
517 12 036 14766 Oak St- Madronia Cemetery
397 30 053 13650 Saratoga Ave-Heritage Orchard
April 9 (10 AM-4 PM)
TBD
TBD
Harvest Day 2022 TBD
May 2022
Ongoing
Ongoing
Johnson TBD
Johnson HPC Recommendation to CC. CC meeting date TBD
Staff Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Community Outreach via Social Media
Training
Balance
Saratoga Ave Heritage Lane Inventory
Village Inventory
Heritage Lane Ord. Amendment
Heritage Resource Inventory Ord. Amendment
Grover House Development Update
Events
Budget
Other
Blossom Festival 2022
State of the City 2022
Arbor Day 2022
Preservation Month 2022
Approved $11,600.00
$4,803.00
Potential Heritage Resource Inventory Candidates
Other
Historic Landmarks
Point of Interest Markers (POI)
Heritage Plaques/Signage
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Historic Resource Inventory Year/Fiscal Year Notes
Added
Montpere Way 18500 2015
Shubert Dr 19277 2017-2018
Lutheria Way Entrance Posts 14200 & 14221 Lutheria Way 2018-2019
Saratoga Av 13601 (St Andrew's)2018-2019
DeHavilland Drive 19461 2019-2020 Entrance Planter
DeHavilland Drive 19152 2019-2020 Entrance Planter
DeHavviland Drive 19174 2021-2022 Eichler Home
Park Place 20390 2019-2020 Saratoga Federated Church Bell
Shubert Drive 19201 2019-2020 Entrance Planter
Shubert Drive 19401 2019-2020 Entrance Planter
Montpere Way 18485 2019-2020 Home
Orchard Road 20331 2019-2020 Peck House
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road 20450 2020-2021 Historical Park
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road 20450 2020-2021 Interurban Stop
Discontinued
Allendale 19365 2017 Owner did not want house on Inventory
Orchard Road 20328 2019 (Stransky)Letter sent for 45 day comment period. Period up on January 14th. On January 2, 2019, staff was informed that the property
Orchard Road 20350 2019 (Stransky)Letter sent for 45 day comment period. Period up on January 14th. Owner has contacted City and is hesitant about being put
Elva Ave - Russian Church 14220 2019 (Stransky)Letter sent for 45 day comment period. Period up on January 14th. Church responded that they do not want to be included
DeHavilland 19222 2021(Lopresto/Shastri)Let sent for 45 day comment period. Period ended 11/8/2021. No response from the owner.
DeHavilland 19223 2021 (Lopresto/Shastri)Let sent for 45 day comment period. Period ended 11/8/2021. No response from the owner.
Saratoga Ave 13650 (Library)2021 (Stransky)Hold
Saratoga Ave 13718 (Sacred Heart)2021 (Lopresto)(Owner Requested to Hold
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road 20318 2021 (Stransky)Owner Requested to Hold
La Palmoa Ave 20295 2021 (Stransky)Owner Requested to Hold
DeHavilland 19246 2022 (Lopresto/Shastri)Let sent for 45 day comment period. Period ended 01/17/22. No response from the owner.
Landmarks
Added
Peach Hill Road 15320 2020-2021 Landmark and Mills Act Carey House
Orchard Road 20331 2019-2020 Landmark and Mills Act Peck House
Shubert Dr 19277 2020-2021 Landmark and Mills Act Kenji Matsuda House
Discontinued
Bella Vista 20021 2014 Lack of owner consent
Big Basin Way 14501-14503 2014 Lack of owner consent plus not eligible as it lacks sufficient integrity to its original design
Fruitvale 14251 2014 Lack of owner consent
Big Basin Way 14519 2014 Lack of owner consent
1Big Basin Way (20640 Third St) 4413-14415 2014 Lack of owner consent plus not eligible as it lacks sufficient integrity to its original design
Big Basin Way 14495 2014 Lack of owner consent plus not eligible as it lacks sufficient integrity to its original design
Pierce Rd 14754 2014 Lack of owner consent
Old Grandview Ranch 2015 Owner did not want house as a landmark
Heritage Tree Inventory
Added
Palm Trees - Yerba Santa Court 2017-2018
Point of Interest Markers
Installed
Theater of the Glade Site Point of Interest Marker 2017-2018 Saratoga Ave/Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
Blossom Festival Point of Interest Marker 2017-2018 Saratoga Ave/Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
Ohlone Indians 2019/2020 Wildwood Park
Saloons 2019/2020 within the road right of way adjacent to 14535 Big Basin Way
Saratoga Paper Mill 2019/2020 within the road right of way adjacent to 14650 Big Basin Way
Caledonia Pasteboard Mill 2019/2020 Wildwood Park
Approved
Big Basin Way near the Buy and Save Market McCartysville
Big Basin Way where Bank of America is located-the parking lot is where Immigrating to CA
Quito Road El Quito Olive Farm
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road Glen Una Ranch
Big Basin Way and Third St Saratoga Vitaphone
Other
Village Design Guidelines 2019 City Council meeting scheduled Approved by CC 8/21/19
Memorial Arch 2019/2020 Completed February 2020 Completed Feb 2020
Heritage Orchard Master Plan Update 2020/2021 City Council Approved by CC 12/02/20
Publications
Heritage Tree Guidebook 2017
FAQ's Historic Preservation 2017
FAQ's Heritage Trees 2017
FAQ's Mills Act 2017-2018
FAQ's Landmarks 2017-2018
Training Federal Fiscal Year
Webinar CA Modern Architecture 2017/2018
Webinar Identifying and Treating Historic Wood 2018/2019
Webinar Examples in Sourcing and Repairing California's Historic 2018/2019
Deep Dive into the Secretory of Interior Standards 2019/2020 2/20/2020-Shah, Nugent & Johnson
Eichler Home Tour 2019/2020
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