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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
October 8, 2024
9:00 AM REGULAR MEETING
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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.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call- Sharon Boyce-Bender, Bill Cooper, Zhen Li and Margarete Minar
3. 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.
4. Approval of the March 26 and July 9, 2024, minutes
5. New Business
a. Nomination of Vice Chair
b. 14669 Big Basin Way
6. General Business
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a. Project Status Worksheet
7. Commission Items
8. Staff Comments
9. 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 October 3, 2024 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
SPECIAL MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
March 26, 2024
9:00 AM SPECIAL MEETING
1. Call to Order
Chair Minar called the meeting to order at 9: 00 AM
2. Roll Call
Present: Sharon Boyce-Bender, Priya Shastri, Margarete Minar, Zhen Li
Absent: None
Staff: Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
3. Oral Communications
4. Approval of the January 9, 2024, minutes
BOYCE-BENDER/SHASTRI MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 9,
2024, MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BOYCE-BENDER MINAR, LI SHASTRI. NOES:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE
5. New Business
a. Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report
Nicole Johnson provided unanimous support of the annual report.
b. Mills Act Policy Update
The commissions discussed the potential changes as follows:
1. City shall issue a notice of non-renewal for all current Mills Act
contracts.
• The HPC does not agree with this proposal and believes that the
current Mills Act Contracts should remain in place to preserve
the history of Saratoga.
2. Immediately upon entering a new Mills Act contract, the City shall issue
a notice of non-renewal shall be issued so that new agreements remain
in place for no more than 10 years.
• The HPC was split with this recommendation, two members do
not agree with this proposal and two members agree.
3. Mills Act contract requests shall satisfy at least four of the following
criteria from City Code Section 13-15.010.
• The HPC as a whole recommends that this should be modified
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to at least three of the criteria from City Code Section 13-15.010
should be required, as requiring four of the criteria could be
difficult to achieve.
4. Mills Act Historic Property Preservations Agreements shall include
more substantive requirements for maintenance.
• The HPC as a whole recommends removing this requirement as
it is ambiguous and creates an additional burden for property
owners and staff.
6. General Business
a. Project Status Worksheet
The commissioners discussed the project status worksheet.
7. Commission Items
None
8. Staff Comments
a. National Preservation Month (May)
Sharon and Pryia will attend the May 1st City Council meeting
b. Blossom Festival (April 13th)
Commissioners Shastri and Li will be hosting the table at the blossom festival.
c. 2024.25 Workplan recap
The commissioners discussed the joint workplan meeting.
9. Adjournment
Chair Minar adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM
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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
JULY 9, 2024
9:00 AM REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order
Chair Minar called the meeting to order at 9: 00 AM
2. Roll Call
Present: Bill Cooper, Sharon Boyce-Bender, Priya Shastri, Margarete Minar
Absent: Zhen Li
Staff: Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
3. Agenda Item
a. Saratoga Foothill Club Tour
20399 Park Place
The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) was given a tour of the Saratoga
Foothill Club by Club Board members and former HPC members, Alex Nugent
and Paula Cappello. The tour focused on the exterior preservation and
restoration and treatments project that has been ongoing since 2020. The
project best exemplifies the club’s preservation efforts, challenges and
achievements while adhering to the Department of the Interior’s Standards for
Preservation. The presentation included an understanding of the challenges,
including unique material sources and costs, along with the need for
specialized, highly skilled contractors, to repair, restore and maintain historic
structures, according to the Secretary of the Interior Standards.
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MEMORANDUM
MEETING DATE: October 8, 2024
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC)
FROM: Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Item 5b– 14669 Big Basin Way (Fabretti House)
Consider removing property from the Heritage Resource
Inventory
APPLICATION: HPC24-0002
Property Location: 14669 Big Basin Way
Property APN: 506-25-016
Applicant: Michael Fitzsimmons
Background:
This property was originally owned by Hannah McCarty, and in 1881 was sold to
Antonio Fabretti who built the home. The subject structure was placed on the City’s
Heritage Resource Inventory (HRI) in 1988 as the Fabretti House (Attachment 2).
The Fabretti House is an example of the National style of Folk architecture, also
referred to locally as “Pioneer” style. The original form, constructed in 1881, consists
of a side gable roof with moderate pitch, and a shed roof porch overhang at the
front, north elevation. The rear addition appears to have been constructed in ca.1920
and consists of a side gable roof form of moderate pitch, and a lean-to at the rear.
The exterior of both building forms appears to be clad in wood drop lap siding
throughout, except for the vertical siding at the porch along the south elevation.
Project Description:
In February 2019 a Historic Resources Evaluation (Attachment 3) was prepared by
Evans and DeShazo, Inc. (EDS). The property, including the structure and associated
cottages were evaluated to determine its historical integrity.
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Below are of some of the findings in the De Shazo report:
• The structure doesn’t reflect any distinct residential construction or settlement
patterns along Lumber Road (Big Basin Way) or in Saratoga in general, nor
does it appear to be associated with any distinct events that were important
to the founding, early development, or other events associated with Saratoga
in the 19th century.
• There have been alterations that have weakened the integrity of the structure,
and it is no longer a representative example of the National/Pioneer style.
• The structure does not have the historic integrity to be included in the CRHR
as measured by the criteria of location, design, setting, materials,
workmanship, feeling, and association.
• The structure does not retain integrity of design or integrity of setting because
the area surrounding the structure has changed substantially since 1881.
Based on the findings included in the De Shazo report, it does not appear that the
building retains sufficient integrity to convey architectural significance as a
representative example of the National style or local “Pioneer style”, even for local
designation.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on the findings by Evans and De Shazo, Inc, staff recommends the HPC find
that the property does not meet any of the required criteria to be included on the
City’s Heritage Resource Inventory and adopt the resolution to remove the site from
the Inventory.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. HP24-001
2. DPR
3. Historic Resource Evaluation prepared by Evans & DeShazo, Inc. dated
February 1, 2019
4. Memorandum from owner
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RESOLUTION No. HP24-001
RESOLUTION OF THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA FOR APPLICATION
HPC24-0002 TO UPDATE THE HERITAGE RESOURCE
INVENTORY BY REMOVING THE PROPERTY AT
14669 BIG BASIN WAY FROM THE INVENTORY
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission was established by the
City Council in 1982 to assist with and encourage the preservation of Saratoga’s
heritage resources, and
WHEREAS, one of the Commission’s primary duties, as established in
Section 13.10.040(a) of the City Code is to update the Heritage Resource
Inventory, and
WHEREAS, in 1988, the Heritage Preservation Commission determined
that the property at 14669 Big Basin Way met criterion (a) and (e) as established
by Section 13.15.010 of Saratoga’s Municipal Code, to include in the Heritage
Resource Inventory.
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2024, the Heritage Preservation Commission
held a duly noticed public meeting on the subject matter, and considered new
evidence presented by the property owner, and other interested parties.
NOW THEREFORE, the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of
Saratoga hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows:
Section 1: The recitals set forth above are true and correct and
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2: The Heritage Preservation Commission has determined, based
on the evidence provided by Evans & De Shazo, Inc., which included both a
preparation of a Historic Resources Evaluation and a Department of Parks and
Recreation (DPR) Primary Record dated February 2019, the HPC has determined
that the property does not meet any of the required criteria to be included on the
City’s Heritage Resources Inventory property.
Section 3: The Heritage Preservation Commission hereby approves
resolution HP24-001 to remove the property at 14669 Big Basin Way from the
Heritage Resource Inventory.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City
of Saratoga on this 8th day of October 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Margarete Minar
Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission
Attest:
Nicole Johnson
Secretary, Heritage Preservation Commission
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Mount Diablo
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
NRHP Status Code
4of Fabretti House*Resource Name or #
HP-88-01 P1. Other identifier:
*P2. Location:
Santa Clara County*a. County
Cupertino*b. USGS 7.5' Quad 1980 Photorevised .8 S.T .2 W.R
Big Basin Way c. Address:SaratogaCity 95070Zip
10S d. UTM:(give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone mE/mN
north side of Big Basin Way west of Sixth Street.
e.Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate)
(Assigned by recorder):
and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a location map as necessary.)
;;
;
This setting of this one-story Saratoga Pioneer cottage includes a creek-rock retaining wall
topped by a redwood picket fence along the street frontage. The house is almost entirely
obscured by a trellis covered by vines.
The National-style house with its gabled roof and channel-rustic siding typifies vernacular
design from the nineteenth century. This building type dates from as early as the pre-railroad
American era, from the 1850s to the 1870s, although National-style houses continued to be
built as late as 1880s in the form of Victorian farm houses. The house features original wood
double-hung windows, but has a replacement door. Over the years the structure has been added
to in stages at the rear.
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements, include design, material, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
HP2. Single family property*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other (Isolates, etc.)*P4. Resources Present:
None
Location Map
Sketch Map
Continuation Sheet
Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record
District Record
Linear Feature Record
Milling Station Record
Rock Art Record
Artifact Record
Photograph Record
Other (List):
*Attachments:
Archives & Architecture: City of Saratoga Statement of Historic Context, 2009.
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none".)
View facing northwest, July 2009.
P5b.Description of Photo:
(View, date, accession #)
Historic Prehistoric Both
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source:
Antoinette V Fitzsimmons Trust
14611 Big Basin Way Unit E
Saratoga CA 95070
*P7. Owner and Address:
Archives & Architecture, LLC
PO Box 1332
San Jose, CA 95109
*P8. Recorded By: (Name,
affiliation, and address)
10/26/09*P9. Date Recorded:
Reconnaissance
*P10. Survey Type: (Describe)
1881, 128 years old.
* Required InformationDPR 523A (1/95)
Not for Publication Unrestricted
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503-25-016APN#
B.M.
F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz
Date
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page
14669
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
5S3*NRHP/CRHR Status Code
Fabretti HouseResource Name (Assigned by recorder)
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Fabretti House B1. Historic Name:
14669 Big Basin Way B2. Common Name:
Single family residential B3. Original Use:Multifamily residentialB4. Present Use:
National (Pioneer)*B5. Architectural Style:
Constructed in 1881. Rear additions.
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations)
No Yes Unknown*B7. Moved?n/aDate:n/aOriginal Location:
Rental cottages at rear.
*B8. Related Features:
Unknown B9a. Architect:Unknownb. Builder:
Architecture*B10. Significance: Theme Saratoga VillageArea:
c1881Period of Significance:ResidentialProperty Type:NoneApplicable Criteria:
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
The Fabretti House is listed on the Saratoga Heritage Resources Inventory, included as a part
of HP-88-01. It qualified under Criteria a and e:
a) the property exemplifies and reflects special elements of the cultural, social, economic, aesthetic,
and architectural history of Saratoga; and
e) the property contributes to the unique physical characteristics of The Village.
The Fabretti House does not appear to be appears eligible for the California Register of
Historical Resources at this time, as the house does not appear to distinctly represent the
characteristics of the National-house type from Saratoga's period of Horticultural Development.
(Continued on page 4, DPR523L)
DPR 523B (1/95)*Required Information
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes)
Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission, Historic
Resources Inventory form, 1988.
*B12. References:
Listed Heritage ResourceB13. Remarks:
Franklin Maggi*B14. Evaluator:
October 26, 2009*Date of Evaluation:
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
(This space reserved for official comments.)
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None
Primary #
HRI #
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State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
LOCATION MAP
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DPR 523J (1/95)*Required Information
* Map Name:Multiple n.t.s.* Scale:Varies* Date of Map:
Fabretti House*Resource Name or #(Assigned by recorder)3
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
Page
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
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DPR 523L (1/95)*Required Information
(Continued from page 2, DPR523b, B10)
Historical Background
This property was originally owned by Hannah McCarty, and in 1881 was sold to Antonio Fabretti
who constructed a house that year. He lived here with his wife, Maria, and their children.
Fabretti emigrated from Switzerland and worked as a saloon keeper. The Fabretti family was
active in the Saratoga community. Antonio Fabretti died in 1890 and his wife continued to live
in the residence. Their son, Joseph Fabretti went onto be a successful stock broker in San Jose
and built a home on Saratoga Avenue. An early recording of this property in the 1980s alleged
that the location of this structure strongly supported conjecture that it was a watering stop
for stock as they hauled the lumber wagons up and down Big Basin Way. This use was neither
confirmed nor disproved as a part of this study.
Integrity
Although altered with a new door, new porch design, and rear additions over time, the cottage
retains adequate character-defining architectural design, workmanship and materials, as well as
a historic location and setting within Saratoga Village, and the property continues to
represent the historical associations and feelings of this residence.
* Recorded By F. Maggi, L. Dill, & J. Kusz
Fabretti House*Resource Name or #(Assigned by recorder)
Continuation Update10/26/2009* Date
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
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Evans & De Shazo, Inc
6876 Sebastopol Avenue,
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-823-7400
www.evans-deshazo.com
A HISTORIC RESOURCE EVALUATION FOR
14669 AND 14675 BIG BASIN WAY,
SARATOGA, SANTA CLARA COUNTY,
SUBMITTED TO:
Fitzsimmons LLC
14605 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
c/o Tom Sloan, AIA.
SUBMITTED BY:
Brian Matuk, M.S.
Senior Architectural Historian and Stacey De Shazo, M.A.
Principal Architectural Historian
February 1, 2019
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 1
PROJECT LOCATION AND PROJECT AREA .............................................................................................................. 1
REGULATORY SETTING ......................................................................................................................................... 3
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT .......................................................................................................................... 3
City of Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission ................................................................................................ 4
METHODS ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA .......................................................................................................... 5
EARLY AMERICAN PERIOD (1848 – 1900) ............................................................................................................................ 5
Brief History of Saratoga .......................................................................................................................................... 5
ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXTS ................................................................................................................................. 8
FOLK ARCHITECTURE .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
National Architectural Styles (1850 – 1890) ............................................................................................................. 8
Saratoga “Pioneer” Architectural Style (1860s – 1880s) .......................................................................................... 8
CRAFTSMAN ARCHITECTURE (CA. 1905 – 1930) .................................................................................................................... 9
LITERATURE SEARCH AND REVIEW ...................................................................................................................... 10
LOCAL RESEARCH ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
ONLINE RESEARCH .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
RESULTS OF THE LITERATURE SEARCH AND REVIEW ............................................................................................ 10
PROPERTY HISTORY ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
PREVIOUS DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Heritage Resource Inventory (updated in 10/17) and Archives & Architects, 2009 ............................................... 12
EDS Comments ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
HISTORIC ARCHITECTUAL FIELD SURVEY .............................................................................................................. 13
14669 BIG BASIN WAY (APN 503-25-016) ...................................................................................................................... 14
Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) ............................................................................................................................ 14
Building 2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Building 3 ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
14675 BIG BASIN WAY (APN 503-25-029) ...................................................................................................................... 25
Building 4 ................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Detached Garage associated with Building 4 ......................................................................................................... 33
Building 5 ................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Building 6 ................................................................................................................................................................ 41
EVALUATION OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE ........................................................................................................ 44
CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES ................................................................................................................. 44
CRHR EVALUATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 45
INTEGRITY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 48
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................... 52
BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................................................................... 53
APPENDIX A: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 forms
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INTRODUCTION
Evans & De Shazo, Inc. (EDS) was contracted by Fitzsimmons LLC to conduct an Historic Resource Evaluation
(HRE) of seven buildings that include five houses, including the 1881 Fabretti House, one cabin, and one
garage, located within two adjacent properties at 14669 Big Basin Way within Assessor Parcel Number (APN)
503-25-016 and 14675 Big Basin Way within APN 503-25-029 in Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California
(Project Area). The 1881 Fabretti House is currently listed on the Saratoga Heritage Resource Inventory1 and
is therefore considered a Historical Resource under Section 5024.1(g) of the Public Resource Code. However,
the remaining six buildings have not been previously documented or evaluated. Although the proposed
project is still in development, it may consist of the demolition of the seven buildings and the redevelopment
of the Project Area with single-family houses (Project). As such, the City of Saratoga, in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Saratoga’s Chapter 13 – Heritage Preservation,
Articles 13-05 of the General Provisions, recommended an HRE be completed to assess the built environment
resources that are at least 50 years in age, and to evaluate them for significance following the California
Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) criteria, and to address potential impacts to the Historical Resource.
All seven buildings are at least 50 years in age and, therefore, were subject to review as part of the proposed
Project.
The following report was completed by EDS Principal Architectural Historian, Stacey De Shazo, M.A., and EDS
Senior Architectural Historian Brian Matuk, M.S., both who exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualification Standards in Architectural History and History.
PROJECT LOCATION AND PROJECT AREA
The Project Area is located within to two adjacent parcels that are bound to the south by Big Basin Way, to
the west and north by Saratoga Creek (Arroyo Quito), and to the east by the parcel at 14665 Big Basin Way
within in Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California (Figure 1). The Project Area includes three buildings located
at 14669 Big Basin Way within APN 503-25-016, referred to in this report as Buildings 1 – 3, and four buildings
located at 14675 Big Basin Way within APN 503-25-029, referred to in this report as Buildings 4 – 6 and a
garage associated with Building 4 (Figure 2).
1 Archives & Architecture, LLC, Heritage Resources Inventory, City of Saratoga, 2009.
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Figure 1. Project Location map.
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Figure 2: Sketch map of Project Area with 2018 aerial photograph as background layer. (Aerial source: Google)
REGULATORY SETTING
California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA and the Guidelines for Implementing CEQA (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064.5) give direction and
guidance for evaluating a project’s potential adverse impacts to the environment and the preparation of
Initial Studies, Categorical Exemptions, Negative Declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports. Pursuant
to California State law, the City of Saratoga is legally responsible and accountable for determining the
environmental impact of any land use proposal it approves. Cultural resources are aspects of the
environment that require identification and assessment for potential significance under CEQA (14 CCR
15064.5 and PRC 21084.1). There are five classes of cultural resources defined by the State Office of Historic
Preservation (OHP). These are:
• Building: A structure created principally to shelter or assist in carrying out any form of human
activity. A “building” may also be used to refer to a historically and functionally related unit, such
as a courthouse and jail or a house and barn.
• Structure: A construction made for a functional purpose rather than creating human shelter.
Examples include mines, bridges, and tunnels.
• Object: Construction primarily artistic in nature or relatively small in scale and simply constructed.
It may be movable by nature or design or made for a specific setting or environment. Objects should
be in a setting appropriate to their significant historic use or character. Examples include fountains,
monuments, maritime resources, sculptures and boundary markers.
• Site: The location of a significant event. A prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, or a building
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or structure, whether standing, ruined, or vanished, where the location itself possesses historic,
cultural, or archaeological value regardless of the value of any existing building, structure, or object.
A site need not be marked by physical remains if it is the location of a prehistoric or historic event
and if no buildings, structures, or objects marked it at that time. Examples include trails, designed
landscapes, battlefields, habitation sites, Native American ceremonial areas, petroglyphs, and
pictographs.
• Historic District: Unified geographic entities which contain a concentration of historic buildings,
structures, or sites united historically, culturally, or architecturally.
According to California Code of Regulations Section 15064.5, cultural resources are historically significant if
they are:
• Listed in, or eligible for listing in, the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) (Public
Resources Code 5024.1, Title 14 CCR, Section 4850 et. seq.);
• Listed in, or eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP);
• Included in a local register of historical resources, as defined in an historical resource survey
meeting the requirements of Section 5024.1(g) of the Public Resource Code; or
• Any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript which a lead agency
determines to be historically significant or significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific,
economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California,
provided the lead agency’s determination is supported by substantial evidence in-light of the whole
record.
City of Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission
The Heritage Preservation Commission functions as a liaison working in conjunction with the City Council, the
Planning Commission, and the agencies and departments of the City. The Commission implements the City's
Heritage Preservation Ordinance. The Commission's scope includes the survey of properties within the
boundaries of the City of Saratoga for the purpose of establishing an official inventory of heritage resources.
The Commission can recommend that these resources be designated by the City Council as a historic
landmark, heritage tree, heritage lane, or historic district.
As designated by City code, the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) determines which properties should
be included on the Heritage Resource Inventory. The HPC recommends to the City Council which properties
should be designated as a historic landmark, heritage lane, or historic district. The 1881 Fabretti House is
currently a locally listed heritage resource.
METHODS
The Assessment and Standards review was conducted by EDS Principal Architectural Historian, Stacey De
Shazo, M.A. and EDS Senior Architectural Historian Brian Matuk, M.S. Ms. De Shazo and Mr. Matuk also
conducted a local literature search and review that included documentation available at the City of Saratoga
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Public Library and the City of Saratoga, as well as information on file at the EDS office, Online Archive of
California, Saratoga Historical Society, and various other online sources to ensure the document provides an
understanding of the history of the property. Ms. De Shazo and Mr. Matuk also conducted a site survey to
document and assess the current condition of the 1881 Fabretti House. Updated Department of Parks and
Recreation (DPR) 523 forms (Appendix A) were prepared for the 1881 Fabretti House that includes physical
characteristics, character-defining features, and current condition.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
The following brief history of the City of Saratoga was taken in part from the 2009 Heritage Resources
Inventory context prepared by Archives & Architecture for the City of Saratoga, but is also expanded based
on research conducted by EDS. It is intended to provide an overview of the development of the City of
Saratoga.
Early American Period (1848 – 1900)
The early American Period in California is marked by the end of the of the Mexican American War when the
U.S. took possession of the territories of California and New Mexico in the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo (1848). The Treaty provided the resident Mexicans with American citizenship and guaranteed title to
land granted to them during the Mexican period. Shortly before the signing of the Treaty, on January 24,
1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold along the American River in California. News of the discovery
brought thousands of immigrants (known as “49ers”) to California from all over the U.S, as well as other
countries. In 1849, San Jose became the first capital of the state of California and the first California State
Legislature convened there on December 15, 1849. In 1850, when California became a state, Santa Clara
County became one of the original 27 counties created.
Brief History of Saratoga
The Village of Saratoga originated in California’s Early American period in 1847 when William Campbell
founded a mill and established a lumbering community called Campbell’s Gap just below what is now known
as Long Bridge, located above Saratoga Village along Highway 9. But at the time, the lack of roads made it
difficult to transport the lumber to markets. In 1850, Martin McCarty leased Campbell's mill and he obtained
a franchise from the Court of Sessions to build a toll road from the mill down to the sm all settlement at the
mouth of the canyon. A tollgate was then erected at the location of present day 3rd Street and Big Basin Way
(formerly Lumber Road). The toll was $3.00 for a two-horse team and $6.00 for a four-horse team. The new
road made it easier to transport lumber and encouraged the growth of industry in the area. This same year,
Martin, along with his wife Hannah, surveyed, platted, and registered the community of McCarthysville 2
(Figure 3). The success of the sawmill brought other industries to the area that included a lime quarry, tannery,
furniture factory, and paper and flour mills. On March 13, 1865, the villagers voted to rename the community
Saratoga. The name was selected because of the similarity in the mineral content of the water, located at the
mineral springs a mile above the village, to that of Congress Springs at Saratoga, New York. During this time,
2 Some historic maps reference “McCartysville” as “McCarthysville.”
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the Saratoga Paper Mill (Figure 4), Saratoga's only steam-powered industry, was situated near Sixth Street
and Big Basin Way near the Project Area. The mill flourished from 1868 to 1883 until the plant was destroyed
by fire. During the mill’s heyday, it employed as many as 20 men at one time, who worked a 12-hour day
earning from $2.00 to $2.50 a day.3
In 1900, the Saratoga economy embraced the change from a lumber town to one that included orchards ,
vineyards, and other agriculture (Figure 5). During this same year the Saratoga Blossom Festival was started.
In 1904, the Peninsular Interurban railway was constructed, which brought tourists to the area. At some
point in the early twentieth century, Lumber Road became known as Big Basin Way, and the address
numbers changed to their current format, though it is not clear exactly when this occurred.
Saratoga remained a small community until after World War II, when the community grew with the return of
the veterans and development of new housing. In the early 1950s, San Jose was poised to annex the town,
which forced residents to organize and, in 1956, Saratoga City Council voted to incorporate the small town.
Figure 3. 1863 Plat of the Saratoga, with the approximate boundaries of the Project Area outlined in red.
3 Saratoga Historical Society, “They Called It Saratoga,” Accessed May 15, 2018,
http://www.saratogahistory.com/History/called_saratoga.htm#industrialtown
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Figure 4. Saratoga Paper Mill ca. 1880 located at Big Basin Way and 6th Street.
Figure 5. ca. 1909 postcard of the Saratoga foothills showing the fruit orchards and agricultural fields (courtesy
of the San Jose Public Library, California Room)
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ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXTS
Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) represents Folk and vernacular architecture and can be specifically referred
to as an example of the National style, also known locally as the “Pioneer style.” As such, both the
architectural contexts for the National style and the local “Pioneer style” are provided below. Building 4 has
elements of the Craftsman style, and an architectural context related to the Craftsman style is also provided
below. Building 2, Building 3, the garage associated with Building 4, Building 5, and Building 6 do not appear
to convey any particular known architectural style.
Folk Architecture
The following section is intended to provide a brief understanding of the Folk architectural styles, which
include National style, of which that latter has been applied to Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House).
National Architectural Styles (1850 – 1890)
The “National” architectural style is often interchanged or combined with Vernacular style and labeled
Vernacular National but is considered part of the Folk architectural style. In California, the National
architectural style is associated with the expansion of the west. Buildings are often constructed of single-
walls, plank walls, or box house construction. These modest structures, of which some were meant to provide
temporary shelter, typically consisting of floor structure constructed on a rubble stone or wood foundation;
however, equally common was no foundation. They are built in a box-like form with wall panels constructed
on the ground and then stood up to form rooms. The panels were attached to one another, leaving no room
for corner posts or vertical structural members. Often, door and window openings were cut out of after the
wall was constructed. The roof and floor structures provided rigidity to the box. Other variations in form
include gable front, gable front and wing addition, and the hall-and-parlor family house with an addition at
the rear of the house.
Saratoga “Pioneer” Architectural Style (1860s – 1880s)
This section is intended to expand on documentation provided within the Archives & Architecture, City of
Saratoga Statement of Historic Context and DPR forms 4 that were part of the City of Saratoga city-wide
historic resource inventory in 2009.
The local Saratoga “Pioneer” building type referenced by Archives & Architecture in the City of Saratoga
Statement of Historic Context and DPR forms, is defined as a style that dates from “as early as the pre-railroad
American era, from the 1850s to the 1870s, although National-style houses continued to be built as late as
the 1880s.” According to Archives & Architecture, “of the earliest American-era buildings, the most common
are Vernacular National style designs, known sometimes in the city [Saratoga] as ‘Pioneer’ cottages.” 5
The “Pioneer” style is described as consisting of wood-balloon framing with the following distinctive
elements:
4 Archives & Architecture, LLC, Heritage Resources Inventory, City of Saratoga, 2009, 40.
5 Ibid, 40-41.
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“moderately to steeply pitched, gabled roofs covering, simple rectangular floor plans or L-shaped
plans; however, changes in construction techniques and the availability of locally milled materials
allowed somewhat larger footprints. The ‘Pioneer’ buildings consists of exterior cladding material that
is often channel-rustic siding, boxed eaves, simple projecting porches, and plain, flat-board trim
characteristic of this era. Windows usually consisted of relatively narrow two over two or six over six
double-hung wood sashes.”6
Since “Pioneer” architecture is not a recognized architectural style, and most often these types of buildings
are referred to as Vernacular or National, for the purposes of this report the architectural style of Building 1
(1881 Fabretti House) will be referred to as National, as an accepted architectural style and also noted within
the Archives & Architecture documents from 2009.
Craftsman Architecture (ca. 1905 – 1930)
The following architectural context for Craftsman architecture was used to evaluate Building 4, which is
displays several elements of Craftsman architecture.
The American Craftsman style is the quintessential house style of America. More popular and more replicated
than most others, it stands for simplicity in design, excellence in craftsmanship, and utility in its functionality.
Craftsman houses were inspired mainly by two California brothers – Charles Sumner Greene and Henry
Mather Greene who practiced together in Pasadena from 1893 to 1914 (i.e. California Craftsman or California
Bungalow Craftsman). In about 1903, they began to design simple Craftsman-type bungalows. By 1909, they
had designed and executed several exceptional landmark examples. Influenced by the English Arts and Crafts
Movement, an interest in oriental wooden architecture, and their early training in the manual arts appear to
have led the Greenes to design and build these intricately detailed buildings. These and similar residences
were given extensive publicity in some of the most popular magazines of the day, thus familiarizing the rest
of the nation with the style. As a result, a flood of pattern books appeared, offering plans for Craftsman
bungalows; some even offered completely pre-cut packages of lumber and detailing to be assembled by local
labor. Through these vehicles, the Craftsman house quickly became the most popular and fashionable smaller
house in the country.7
Common architectural design features of Craftsman architecture include the following:
• Low-pitched roof lines gabled or hipped roof
• Deeply overhanging eaves
• Front or side gable roofs with exposed rafters or decorative brackets under eaves
• Front porch beneath extension of the main roof
• Tapered, square columns (“battered” columns) supporting the roof
• 3-over-1 or 6-over-1 double-hung windows
6 Archives & Architecture, LLC, Heritage Resources Inventory, City of Saratoga, 2009, 40*41.
7 Virginia McAlester and Lee McAlester, A Field Guild to American Houses (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2012).
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• Hand-crafted stone or woodwork
• Mixed materials throughout structure
LITERATURE SEARCH AND REVIEW
As part of the Assessment, research was conducted at local repositories, as well as online to review published
local histories, maps, photographs, and other available information that revealed the property history
associated with the built environment at the Project Area to provide additional context for the Assessment.
Local Research
Local research was conducted at the September 28, 2018 to review primary source documents available at
the City of Saratoga Public Library such as the Polk's City Directories for City of Saratoga (Santa Clara County,
Calif.), historic maps, and photographs, as well as additional documentation related to the history of the
Project Area and its vicinity.
Online Research
In addition to local research, online research conducted utilizing the following sources:
• www.newspapers.com
• www.ancestry.com
• www.calisphere.com (University of California)
• http://www.library.gov/ (California State Library)
• http://saratogavillage.info/Aboutus.html Saratoga Village Development Council (SVDC)
• http://www.saratogahistory.com/ The Saratoga Historical Foundation
RESULTS OF THE LITERATURE SEARCH AND REVIEW
As part of the literature search, EDS reviewed Sanborn maps, city directories, and deeds, as well as documents
available online to provide additional information regarding ownership history associated with the built
environment resources with the Project Area that are detailed in the section below.
Property History
Antonio Fabretti was a Swiss immigrant who was born in 1844 and immigrated to California in either 1867 or
1868 with his wife Mary—also known as Maria—and his son Joseph. After their arrival in California, they lived
on Franklin Street in Santa Clara, where the Fabrettis had two daughters and a second son. In 1881, shortly
after the birth of their second son, the Fabrettis moved to Saratoga, purchasing Lots 1-8 of Block 10 of the
original plat of Saratoga, also referred to at the time as McCartysville, from Hannah McCarty (see previous
Figure 3). By 1881, the Fabrettis had built a house, which is now known as the 1881 Fabretti House, within
their newly purchased property, as well as a saloon. There may have been additional accessory buildings on
the property during the Fabretti ownership, but available documentation did not provide evidence confirming
this. Antonio operated the saloon (not extant) and Mary was “keeping house.” Mary died of breast cancer on
November 14, 1888, and Antonio died shortly after of cirrhosis of the liver on February 6, 1890. Upon
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Antonio’s death, the Fabretti property was willed to Antonio and Mary’s first-born son Joseph, though it is
not specified which buildings were extant on the property at the time of the deed transfer.8 It is also unclear
if Joseph sold the property directly afterwards, as Antonio’s will and summary of debts suggests that a
mortgage was taken on the estate to pay Antonio’s outstanding debts at the time of his passing.
Although thorough research was completed of the Project Area, very little information was found regarding
the history of the property through to the mid-twentieth century. Similarly, the occupants of the houses
within the Project Area could not be determined between the occupancy of the Fabrettis, 1890, until the
1950s, as only post office boxes—and not street addresses—were listed for Saratoga residents in the Santa
Clara city directories in the first half of the twentieth century. Similarly, available US Census records do not
list street addresses for Saratoga residents, and refer to them by family number.
The 1956 Santa Clara City directory, which included listings for Saratoga, was the earliest city directory to
show occupants living in the houses on the two parcels. However, the available information did not provide
a complete occupancy list, nor did available documents specify which of the houses on the parcels the
resident(s) had occupied at the time.
It appears that the house at 14576 Big Basin Way was used for various functions related to art during the
mid-twentieth century. As early as 1968, the residents at the property were listed as artists, and Rainie’s
Ruth Artists Work Shop is shown as occupying one of the buildings at 14675 Big Basin Way in the city
directories for that year, which was likely Ruth’s art studio/residence. The property appears to have
continued these art-related functions through the 1970s, as an article in the San Francisco Examiner
suggests that the house served as a gallery space.9
The following table provides a list of occupants for houses on both properties, which was available from
city directory research and available census data:
Table 1: Available occupancy information for 14669 Big Basin Way after the Fabretti occupancy.
Year Owner/Occupant Owner/Occupants Details
1956-1969 Lena Miner
Tena S. Miner
• Tena was the widow of Kenneth Miner
• Little information was found on the life of
Lena.
1964 Michael Fenell • Nursery worker
• Lived in rear house
1970-1974 Felicia D. Fitch
• Little information was found on the life of
Felicia
8 Antonio Fabretti’s Will, from California Probate Records. Probate Date: 17 February 1890. Ancestry.com.
9 “Wine Tasting and Art,” San Francisco Examiner, 9 May 1976.
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Table 2: Available occupancy information for 14675 Big Basin Way after the Fabretti occupancy.
Year Owner/Occupant Owner/Occupants Details
1956 Musel Sheel • Employee at Pick Laby
• Lived in rear house
1960 Jack Shull
Ida Shull
• Jack worked as a mechanic
1956-1962 Mrs. Eula E. Teeple
William M. Teeple
Martin R. Teeple
Roy M. Teeple
Lois M. Teeple
• Eula was saleswoman at Saratoga Variety
• William worked at W.L. Teeple & Sons, a gas
station operating at 14410 Big Basin Way
• Roy worked at W.L. Teeple & Sons
• Lois worked as a clerk
• Martin was attending school
• Lived in rear house
1964-1970 Willie Cook
Ollie Cook
• Willie worked as a gardener
1968 Rainie’s Ruth Artists Work Shop
(Mrs. Ruth Rainie)
• Art school
• Now known with the last name “Condit”, Ruth
was a contemporary artist who was known for
“vibrant abstractions” 10
• Ruth settled in Saratoga in 1955 with her
husband and family, and was divorced in 1967
• Building 4 was likely Ruth’s art
studio/workshop.11
1968 Anthony J. Cristallo • Artist
• Lived in rear house
1970 Antonio Lopez
Lois Lopez
• Antonio worked as a guard at Sing Link
Previous Documentation
Heritage Resource Inventory (updated in 10/17) and Archives & Architects, 2009
In 1988, the 1881 Fabretti House was listed on the City of Saratoga Heritage Resource Inventory (HPC
Resolution HP-88-01), and in 2009, as part of a city-wide Historic Resource Inventory completed by Archives
and Architects, DPR forms (Appendix B) were completed that identified the building as being eligible for
significance, under local criteria (a) and (e) (listed below):
10 “Ruth Rainie Condit,” [obituary], San Jose Mercury News, 26 October 2004.
11 Ibid.
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a) the property exemplifies and reflects special elements of the cultural, social, economic, aesthetic,
and architectural history of Saratoga;
e) the property contributes to the unique physical characteristics of The Village12.
The DPR forms state that the 1881 Fabretti House
“does not appear to be to be appears [sic] eligible for the California Register of Historical
Resources at this time, as the house does not appear to distinctly represent the
characteristics of the National-house type from Saratoga’s period of Horticultural
Development.”
The integrity, as required as part of the evaluation for significance, states,
“Although altered with a new door, new porch design, and rear additions over time, the
cottage retains adequate character-defining architectural design, workmanship and
materials, as well as a historic location and setting within Saratoga Village, and the
property continues to represent the historical associations and feelings of this residence.”
EDS Comments
Although the 2009 DPR forms lack the sufficient details and evaluation necessary to determine eligibility for
the CRHR, the 1881 Fabretti House is nevertheless locally listed, and is therefore considered a historical
resource for the purposes of CEQA.
HISTORIC ARCHITECTUAL FIELD SURVEY
On September 28, 2018, EDS Principal Architectural Historian, Stacey De Shazo, M.A., and EDS Senior
Architectural Historian Brian Matuk, M.S., completed a field survey of the Project Area that includes Building
1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, and Building 3 located at 14669 Big Basin Way within APN 503-25-016
and Building 4 and associated garage, Building 5, and Building 6 located at 14675 Big Basin Way within APN
503-25-029 in compliance with CEQA (Figure 6). The following section documents the results of the field
survey.
12 Although it is inferred that the “The Village” is a smaller portion of the current City of Saratoga and referenced often in t he
context by Archives and Architecture, it is not defined in regard to development or the boundaries.
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Figure 6: Sketch map of the two parcels, each outlined in red, with the built environment identified in blue.
14669 Big Basin Way (APN 503-25-016)
Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House)
The 1881 Fabretti house is an example of the National style of Folk architecture, also referred to locally in
Saratoga as “Pioneer” style. The previous identification by Archives and Architecture (2009) suggested that
the 1881 Fabretti House consisted of the front gable form of the house, and that the rear gable form is an
addition. However, upon observation, it appears more likely that the 1881 Fabretti House consists of two
houses constructed separately, then joined together at some point in the twentieth century. Regardless of
how this rear portion was added to the north elevation of the original building form, the two forms are
distinct and are referred to as such as the “original form” and the “rear addition”. The original form ,
constructed in 1881, consists of a side gable roof with moderate pitch, and a shed roof porch overhang at
the front, north elevation. The rear addition appears to have been constructed in ca.1920 and consists of a
side gable roof form of moderate pitch, and a lean-to at the rear. The exterior of both building forms
appears to be clad in wood drop lap siding throughout, with the exception of the recently applied vertical
siding at the porch along the south elevation. The roof appears to be clad in asphalt shingles and has shallow
eaves with wood fascia. Due to accessibility limitations during the field survey, the west and north
elevations could not be observed or documented.
The south elevation has been extensively altered, and the front porch is no longer visible, due to the
construction of vertical siding along the entire porch width. The siding appears to have been installed
recently, and appears to consist of a composition material, but the exact material could not be determined
during the field survey.
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The east elevation consists of a contemporary wood gate with a rounded top that spans the width of the
opening to the porch near the southern end of the elevation, but which is short enough for an opening
between the porch ceiling and the top of the gate (Figure 7). There is a single window at the east elevation
of the original form, which consists of a replacement double-hung vinyl window flanked by wood shutters,
as well as a side entry marked by a wood paneled door with cross-buck paneling at the lower half and multi-
light glazing in the upper half. This side entry is marked by a contemporary wood frame entry overhang
topped by an asphalt-shingle clad shed roof, with lattice cladding at the north and south elevations (Figure
8). The east elevation of the rear addition appears to have a triplet of one-over-one double-hung wood
windows with lugs, situated in wood frames with wood surrounds, and flanked by wood shutters (Figure
9). The shed addition appears to have a single wood window with translucent glass that appears to operate
as a hopper or an awning window and is situated in a wood frame with a wood surround.
The street frontage of this parcel is marked by an approximate 2-foot tall rubble stone wall along the
northern sidewalk of Big Basin Way. This stone wall serves as a retaining wall for the slightly elevated
property, but the wall itself appears to be a replacement, as the stones appear to be from ca.1965 (Figure
10).
Figure 7: East elevation of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), with the south elevation of the porch visible at far
left. Rear addition is visible at right, facing northwest.
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Figure 8: East elevation of the rear addition of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), facing northwest.
Figure 9: East elevation of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) showing the gable and shed roofs of the rear
addition, facing west.
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Figure 10: Stone wall along the sidewalk at Big Basin Way, with steps leading to Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House)
visible at left, facing northeast.
Building 2
Building 2 is a one-story house that appears to have been constructed in ca.1950. This house is located to
the east of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) on the parcel at 14669 Big Basin Way. The house has two
distinct roof forms, suggesting that each form was constructed as a separate building on the same parcel,
then joined together; or, perhaps the two forms may have been constructed as a detached house and
garage, then joined together. The western form has a pyramidal roof (pyramidal roof form) with flared
eaves, while the eastern form has a front gable roof (gable roof form). The two roofs are spanned by a
relatively flat roof portion at the seam. Due to similarities in exterior materials, and the relatively modest
nature of the design and massing of the two forms, it is not clear when each of the building forms had been
originally constructed; however, it appears that both forms may have been constructed as early as 1925.
Both roofs are clad in wood shingles, and the exterior consists of what appears to be horizontal wood siding.
Due to accessibility limitations during the field survey, the west and east elevations could not be observed.
The front, south elevation consists of the main entry, which is situated at the pyramidal roof form behind
a gabled entry overhang, which is clad in contemporary wood lattice at the top half of the overhang’s south
elevation, partially obscuring view of the front door (Figure 11). The front door appears to be a wood door
with multi-light glazing. There is a small contemporary box-like structure immediately to the west of the
entry overhang, with what appears to be clad in some sort of composition material, with asphalt shingle
roofing. The use of this box could not be determined at the time of the field survey, but it appears to be a
contemporary feature. Flanking either side of the entry overhang are contemporary boxed windows that
project from the exterior plane, and both appear to consist of a wood double-casement window. Centered
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in the gable end of the gable roof form is a contemporary metal sliding sash window, flaking on either side
by bands of beveled wood applied on top of the exterior siding, creating the appearance of shutters (Figure
12).
The north elevation consists of the gable roof form that projects from the hipped roof form, and a wood -
frame deck that wraps around the north elevation, which extends over the hillside. Fenestration at the
gabled roof form includes a metal sliding door with full-length glazing flanked on the east side by what
appears to be a wood-frame fixed window (Figure 13). The door and window appear to be bordered by the
same wood surround. Centered in the gable end above the metal sliding door is a w ood slab door that
appears to provide exterior access to the attic space and appears to be a contemporary feature. At the
hipped roof portion, there appear to be three aluminum sliding sash windows with wood surrounds, as well
as a wood-frame utility box that projects from the north elevation that likely houses utility panels or a water
heather (Figure 14).
Figure 11: South elevation of Building 2, with the pyramidal roof form visible at left and the gable roof form
visible at right, facing north.
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Figure 12: South elevation of the gable roof form of Building 2, facing north.
Figure 13: North elevation of Building 2 with the gable roof form visible at left and the pyramidal roof form
obscured by vegetation at right, facing southeast.
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Figure 14: North elevation of Building 2, showing the pyramidal roof form behind vegetation and the stone wall
at the hillside, facing south.
Building 3
Building 3 is a three-story house that appears to have been constructed in ca.1940. This house is partially
constructed into the hillside of a north facing slope at the rear of the parcel at 14669 Big Basin Way, with
historic ashlar-cut stone retaining walls at the top of the hill on either side of the house at the rear , north
elevation. The house is situated directly to the north of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), located on the
same parcel. This wood-frame house is rectangular in plan, with a side gable, and full-width wood decks
that extend from the north elevation at the middle and lower floors. The house is constructed on a poured
concrete foundation, with an exterior consisting of vertical wood board -and-batten siding. The gable roof
has a moderate pitch with shallow eaves and appears to be clad in wood shingles. Due to access limitations,
the south elevation was not visible during the field survey. There is a contemporary prefabricated shed
building located directly to the southwest of the house.
The east elevation consists of replacement metal sliding sash windows with wood surrounds at the upper
and middle floors, with a replacement metal sliding sash window with wood surround at the lower floor
adjacent to a wood paneled door with diamond-pattern glazing in the upper one-half and a wood surround
(Figure 15). The door accesses the lower floor deck, which wraps around to the south elevation.
The north elevation consists of the two, full-width wood-frame decks that extend from the north elevation
at the middle and lower floors (Figures 16 and 17). These decks both have wood picketed guardrail with
dog-ear caps and wood supports that extend through both decks to the hillside below. There appears to
have been a wood slat skirt around the base of the Fene stration at the upper floor consists of a tripartite
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metal sliding sash window, metal sliding sash window, and a pair of eight -light wood casement windows
with wood surrounds (Figure 18). Fenestration at the middle floor consists of a tripartite metal sliding sash
window, and two metal sliding sash windows—all with wood surrounds. There is also a wood-frame utility
closet attached to the middle floor that is clad in wood board-and-batten siding and appears to have housed
a water heater. Fenestration at the lower floor consist of a tripartite metal sliding window, two metal sliding
sash windows, and a door opening. All windows at the lower floors are boarded-up from the interior.
The west elevation has an exterior wood-frame staircase that leads from the upper floor to the wood deck
at the middle floor (Figure 19). Fenestration at the upper floor consists of a metal sliding sash window with
a wood surround, and a multi-light wood casement window. Directly above the multi-light wood casement
window is a small door opening, marked by a cut-put in the board and batten siding and metal strap hinges
(Figure 20). Due to accessibility limitations, the middle floor is obscured by particle board attached to the
stairwell and, therefore, fenestration at this floor was not visible at the time of the field survey. Fenestration
at the lower floor consists of a ca.1950 paneled wood door with a cross-buck pattern at the lower one-half
and diamond-shaped glazing in the upper on-half (Figure 21).
Figure 15: East elevation of Building 3, facing southwest.
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Figure 16: North elevation of Building 3, facing south.
Figure 17: Beneath the lower level deck at the north elevation of Building 3, facing south.
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Figure 18: Windows at upper floor at north elevation of Building 3, facing south.
Figure 19: West elevation of Building 3, facing east.
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Figure 20: West and partial south elevations of Building 3, facing northeast.
Figure 21: Lower level of west elevation of Building 3, facing east.
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14675 Big Basin Way (APN 503-25-029)
The parcel at 14675 Big Basin Way consists of a one-story single-family house constructed in ca.1920
(Building 4) with an associated detached garage, both situated at the top of a hillside at the north side of
Big Basin Way, and Building 5 and Building 6, which are located at the base of the hill to the north of Building
4 and the garage, and directly south and east of Saratoga Creek. The property is marked by an
approximately 20-inch tall fieldstone wall along the sidewalk at Big Basin Way, which appears to have been
constructed in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century, and consists of rough-cut ashlar-laid
fieldstone with raised pointing, and rounded coping (Figures 22 and 23). This stone wall serves as a retaining
wall for the slightly elevated property and is broken by a set of poured concrete stairs that lead up the slight
berm toward the front entry of Building 4. The parcel slopes downward to the north and west. At the base
of the hill are Buildings 5 and 6, located to the north of Building 4 and associated garage, and accessible via
a paved driveway that leads from the north side of Big Basin Road downhill to the northern portion of the
parcel (see previous Figure 2).
Figure 22: Stone wall along the sidewalk of Big Basin Way bordering the parcel at the south, facing northeast.
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Figure 23: Detail of stone wall and pointing.
Building 4
Building 4 is a one-story house that appears to have been constructed in ca.1920. This one-story single-
family house has a rectangular plan, a projecting gabled front porch, and what appears to be a sleeping
porch addition at the rear. Designed in the Craftsman style, the house has a main roof form that consists of
a side gable of low-pitch, and is clad in asphalt shingles, with wide overhanging eaves, exposed rafter tails,
as well as attic vents and decorative wood brackets in the gable ends. The wide overhanging eaves extend
to the sleeping porch area, where exposed rafter tails are visible at the north elevation. The building rests
on a poured concrete foundation with an exterior clad in lapped wood siding throughout.
The south elevation is dominated by the projecting gabled front entry porch (Figure 24). The gable end of
the porch overhang has the same attic vent as the gable ends on the main roof form, displays a decorative
wood band of dentils at the header, and is supported by two simple square wood porch supports. Behind
the porch overhang is the main entry door, which consists of a wood paneled door with cross-buck paneling
at the lower half and diamond pattern glazing in the upper half. This entry door is flanked on either side by
four-light wood casement windows that appear to either be original to the building and are set in what
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appear to be original wood frames and surrounds. Additional fenestration at the south elevation consists
of three double-hung wood windows with lugs, that appear to be situated in original wood frames with
wood surrounds (Figures 25 and 26).
The east elevation consists of two pairs of four-light wood casement windows set in wood frames with
wood surrounds (Figures 27 and 28). The east elevation of the addition consists of a wood paneled door
with a metal-frame single-hung window in the upper one-half in a wood surround, with a pair of fixed nine-
light wood windows at the sleeping porch adjacent to the door (Figure 29).
The north elevation consists of the building’s rear addition (Figure 30). The sleeping porch is located at the
eastern half of this elevation, marked by a series of wood sliding sash windows with six lig hts in each sash
(Figure 31). The western half of this elevation is defined by three adjacent contemporary metal sliding sash
windows of various sizes, all within wood surrounds (Figure 32).
The west elevation is dominated by a contemporary wood trellis near the southern corner of the elevation
(Figure 33). Fenestration at the west elevation consists of a four-light wood casement window with what
appears to be an original wood surround, as well as a paneled wood door with three panels in the lower
half and glazing in the upper half (Figure 34). Directly adjacent to the door is a one-over-one double-hung
wood window. Both the door and adjacent double-hung window are set behind a contemporary wood
trellis overhang structure clad in wood lattice that appears to serve as a partially covered porch area. The
east elevation of the addition consists of a four-light wood casement window, and a wood paneled door
with glazing in the upper half.
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Figure 24: Underside of entry gable at south elevation of Building 4, facing east.
Figure 25: South elevation of Building 4, facing northeast.
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Figure 26: Detail of window at south elevation of Building 4.
Figure 27: East elevation of Building 4, facing north.
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Figure 28: Detail of window pair at east elevation of Building 4.
Figure 29: Detail of windows at sleeping porch section of east elevation of Building 4.
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Figure 30: North elevation of Building 4, facing southwest.
Figure 31: Detail of windows at sleeping porch portion of north elevation of Building 4.
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Figure 32: Detail of windows at western portion of north elevation of Building 4.
Figure 33: West and south elevations of Building 4, facing northeast.
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Figure 34: West elevation of Building 4, facing northeast.
Detached Garage associated with Building 4
This front-gabled garage is rectangular in plan, with a shed-roof addition at the rear. It appears that the
garage was constructed in ca.1920, at or near the date of construction for Building 4. The garage is located
to the south and west of Building 4, with doors that face a short driveway and Big Basin Way to the south.
The moderate-pitch gable roof has fascia that closes the eaves in the gable ends, and open eaves with
exposed rafter tails on the side elevations. The roof is clad in contemporary asphalt shingles. The building
rests on a wood post and concrete pier foundation, and is clad in vertical wood boards, with the exception
of the shed addition, which is clad in vertical board-and-batten siding.
The south elevation is dominated by a set of double doors for automobile entry into the garage, with metal
strap hinges and a single wood surround (Figure 35). There are what appear to be contemporary motion
detector lights and associated solar panels attached to the fascia along the eaves of the front gable.
The east elevation consists of a pair of two-light wood windows; however, their operation could not be
determined during the field survey (Figure 36). There is a double door that consists of two wood paneled
leaves, each with five-panels, and what appears to be original metal hardware (Figure 37). The east
elevation also partially consists of the rear addition, which is clad in board-and-batten wood siding at the
east elevation (Figure 38).
The north elevation consists of the addition, which at the time of the field survey, and was not entirely
visible due to a construction tarp spanning the entire elevation.
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The west elevation consists of a pair of two-light wood windows, whose operation could not be determined
during the field survey (Figure 39). There is a slightly inset door at the northern part of the main gable form,
which consists of three wood panels at the lower three-fifths, with an opening for glazing in the upper two-
fifths that has been boarded over (Figure 40). At the base of this opening at the door is a decorative wood
sill. The exterior of the west elevation portion of the shed addition was not visible at the time of the field
survey, due to a construction tarp spanning the entire elevation (Figure 41).
Figure 35: South elevation of garage with the west elevation of Building 4 visible in background at right, facing
north.
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Figure 36: South and east elevations of garage, facing northwest.
Figure 37: Detail of double doors and hardware at east elevation of garage.
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Figure 38: East elevation of garage, showing shed roof addition, facing west.
Figure 39: West elevation of garage, facing east.
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Figure 40: Door at west elevation of garage with shed roof addition visible at left, facing east.
Figure 41: North and west elevations of garage, showing tarp-covered shed roof addition, facing southeast.
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Building 5
Building 5 is a one-story house that appears to have been constructed in ca.1940. This one-story T-shape
house is located at the base of the hill, north of Building 4 and the garage, and Building 6 on the parcel at
14675 Big Basin Way. The T-shape appears to consist of two intersecting rectangular-plan forms, one of
which appears to be an original gable form (gable form) at the south with a shed -roof addition (shed
addition) attached at the north. The building exterior is clad in horizontal lapped wood siding with areas of
vertical V-notch wood siding. Both roof forms are low-pitch and clad in asphalt shingles. While some
windows and doors have glazing, all openings are boarded up with particle board. Several areas of the
exterior are covered in wire mesh material that appears to be bolted down, likely for pest control. According
to neighbors, the building was most recently used as a single-family residence but is now vacant.
The south elevation consists of the shed addition flanking either side of the gable form. The shed addition
visible at the western end of the building’s south elevation consists of a multi-light wood door with a wood
surround and a wood double-hung window with plexiglass glazing in the upper sash and no glazing in the
lower sash, with a partial wood surround (Figure 42). The gable form visible in the middle of the south
elevation consists of a contemporary slab door with a wood surround, and what appears to be a wood
window frame, which would frame a band of four windows, with all windows missing. In front of the door
is a poured concrete landing with “1941” carved in the concrete, likely reflecting the year it was poured.
There is a through-wall air-conditioning unit below the window frame at this elevation. The shed addition
visible at the eastern end of the building’s south elevation consists of a single, contemporary slab door with
a wood surround.
The east elevation consists of the gable form and the shed addition with a poured concrete landing near
the southeast corner of the building (Figure 43). Centered on the east elevation of the gable form is wood
window frame—missing the pair of windows—with a wood surround (Figure 44). There are also utility
boxes attached to the exterior directly to the north of the window frame. The east elevation of the shed
addition consists of a wood double-hung window with plexiglass glazing, situated in a wood frame with a
wood surround. There is a through-wall air conditioning unit directly to the north of the window.
The north elevation consists of the shed addition only, with fenestration that includes an 8-light wood
hopper window in a wood frame with a wood surround, two double-hung wood windows in wood frames
with wood surrounds, and a wood paneled door with missing glazing in the upper half (Figure 45). There
appears to have been a water heater attached to the exterior at the north elevation that has since been
removed, and unpainted wood siding and exposed pipes remain at that location.
The west elevation consists of the gable form and shed addition. Centered at the west elevation of the shed
addition is a wood window frame with a triplet of wood double-hung windows with plexiglass glazing, and
boards applied at the interior (Figure 46). The west elevation of the gable form has two, double-hung wood
windows in wood frames.
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Figure 42: West and south elevations of Building 5, facing northeast.
Figure 43: South and east elevations of Building 5, facing northwest.
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Figure 44: Detail of window at east elevation of Building 5.
Figure 45: North elevation of Building 5, facing southeast.
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Figure 46: North and west elevations of Building 5, facing southeast.
Building 6
Building 6 appears to have been constructed in ca.1920. This one-story L-shape cabin was partially built into
the hillside, located just to the south of Building 5. At the shorter wing of the L-shape is the main entry and
entry porch, marked by a poured concrete landing, with the overhang serving as an extension of the roof
supported by a wood post. This cabin has a side-gable roof with exposed rafter tails and is clad in asphalt
shingle roofing. There is a tree trunk that is growing through a hold in the roof at the front porch overhang.
The building exterior is clad in vertical board-and-batten wood siding. All window openings are boarded up
from the exterior with particle board, and it is not known if there are any windows extant behind the particle
board.
The west elevation consists of the recessed entry behind the covered entry porch, with a multi-light wood
door and wood surround, as well as a window opening (Figures 47 and 48).
The south elevation consists of one window opening, with wood fascia applied atop the wood siding along
the eaves of the eastern portion of the gable end (Figure 49).
The east elevation is not easily visible, due to the building’s construction into the hillside (Figure 50).
The north elevation has a single window opening to the west of the entry (Figure 51).
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Figure 47: West elevation of Building 6, facing southeast.
Figure 48: Detail of entry door at west elevation of Building 6, behind covered entry porch.
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Figure 49: West and south elevations of Building 6, facing northeast.
Figure 50: South and east elevations of Building 6, facing north.
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Figure 51: North and west elevations of Building 6, facing southeast.
EVALUATION OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The Project Area, which includes Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the
garage, Building 5, and Building 6, was evaluated to determine eligibility for listing on the CRHR and for local
listing. The period of significance for each building that is at least 50 years of age was determined to be the
date of construction or the estimated construction date. The following section provides an overview of
historic significance of the built environment resources within the Project Area.
California Register of Historical Resources
The CRHR is an inventory of significant architectural, archaeological, and historical resources in the State of
California. Resources can be listed in the CRHR through several methods. State Historical Landmarks and
National Register-listed properties are automatically listed in the CRHR. Properties can also be nominated to
the CRHR by local governments, private organizations, or citizens.
To qualify for listing in the CRHR, a property must possess significance under one of the four criteria and have
historic integrity. The process of determining integrity consists of evaluating seven variables or aspects that
include location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. According to the OHP, the
criteria for evaluation for eligibility for listing in the California Register are based upon National Register
criteria and include seven characteristics are defined as follows:
• Location is the place where the historic property was constructed.
• Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plans, space, structure and style of the
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property.
• Setting addresses the physical environment of the historic property inclusive of the landscape and
spatial relationships of the building(s).
• Materials refer to the physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period
of time and in a particular pattern of configuration to form the historic property.
• Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given
period in history.
• Feeling is the property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time.
• Association is the direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property.
The following section examines properties eligibility for listing on the CRHR.
CRHR Evaluation
The following section examines the eligibility of the built environment at the Project Area for listing on the
CRHR. After a thorough analysis, it was determined that none of the built environment within the Project
Area, including Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5,
and Building 6, appear to meet the criteria of significance for listing on the CRHR for the following reasons.
1. (Event) That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of our history.
Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was constructed in 1881, during the first decades of the settlement
around Saratoga. The house was constructed by Antonio Fabretti as residence for him and his family and
does not appear to have been part of a larger planned development nor does it reflect any distinct
residential construction or settlement patterns along Lumber Road (Big Basin Way), or in Saratoga in
general. While Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was one of other National “Pioneer” style houses in
Saratoga during the late nineteenth century, the building does not appear to be associated with any
distinct events that were important in the founding, early development, or other events associated with
Saratoga in the late nineteenth century.
Building 2, Building 4 and the garage, and Building 6 appear to have been constructed in ca.1920, and
were likely constructed on the property after ownership by the Fabrettis.13 Similarly, the “rear addition”
to Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) appears to have been constructed in ca.1920. While construction of
these houses and associated buildings may coincide with increased general development in the area after
the turn of the twentieth century, following increased tourism in and around Saratoga, there is no evidence
that they were part of any planned development. It appears that Building 2 may have been constructed
of two separate buildings and joined at some point later, each which appear to have been modest cottages
possibly for short-term or vacationing tenants, similar to Building 6 and the “rear addition” to Building 1
13 The date of ownership transfer from the Fabretti Family could not be determined through research, however, it is likely to have
occurred around 1890.
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(1881 Fabretti House). However, no evidence was uncovered to confirm that these buildings had been
constructed for lodging.
Building 3 and Building 5 do not appear to be associated with any development or settlement patterns
that have made significant contributions to broad patterns of Saratoga or California’s history. Both
constructed around ca.1940, it appears that these buildings were constructed by the Fitzsimmons Family,
the owners of the property during that time and current owners of the Project Area parcels. It is likely that
these buildings were constructed on the property already occupied by Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House),
Building 2, Building 4 and the garage, and Building 6 to either provide houses for family members or to
rent, given the substantial residential growth in the area directly following World War II.
Therefore, neither Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage,
Building 5, Building 6, nor the properties as a whole appear eligible for listing on the CRHR under Criterion
1.
2. (Person) That are associated with the lives of significant persons in our past.
Antonio Fabretti was a saloonkeeper who likely commissioned the construction of Building 1 (1881
Fabretti House) in 1881 for his family’s residence. Little information was found on the life of Fabretti, and
no information was uncovered that suggests he was a significant figure associated with the development
of Saratoga, or any other significant figure locally or within Santa Clara County.
While little was found on the occupants of the remaining buildings prior to 1956, it appears that buildings
at 14675 Big Basin Way served as both residences for artists, but also as a gallery and for art education.
However, no information was found to suggest that any of the artists, nor any other occupants of the
remaining buildings on either parcel of the Project Area, are considered to be individuals who have made
a significant contribution to broad patterns of history in Saratoga, Santa Clara County, or California.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5
and Building 6 do not appear eligible for listing on the CRHR under Criterion 2.
3. (Construction/Architectural) That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method
of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that
represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction.
Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was constructed in 1881 with a form and overall design that is now
referred to as the National architectural style (1850-1890), and which is locally referred to as the “Pioneer”
style.14 However, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) has experienced several alterations that have
weakened the integrity of the building, as further described in the Integrity section below, and it is no
longer a representative example of the National style or Saratoga’s local “Pioneer” style.
Building 2 appears to have been two small buildings or “cottages” that were constructed separately in
ca.1950, possibly for use as vacation rentals or short-term tenancy. Building 2 does not appear to convey
14 The National style is sometimes referred to as a local “Pioneer style”, described in detail on page 40 of the Heritage Resources
Inventory prepared for the City of Saratoga by Archives and Architecture, dated 2009.
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any particular known architectural style, nor does it appear to represent any particular regional or function
vernacular characteristics in materials, construction, form, or design that would be considered
architecturally significant.
Building 3 appears to have been constructed in ca.1940 and does not appear to follow any known
architectural style. Rather, Building 3 appears to have been mainly designed for functionality, with board-
and-batten wood siding, likely redwood, and the building form and three-story massing constructed into
the hillside to maximize development and possibly views of the open land and adjacent creek to the north
of the house. While it may be considered an example of vernacular architecture, Building 3 does not
appear to represent any particular regional or function vernacular characteristics in materials,
construction, form, or design that would be considered architecturally significant.
Building 4 appears to have been constructed in ca.1920 and was designed in the Craftsman style. With
several Craftsman and Arts and Crafts-influenced elements, such as the low-pitch roof with exposed rafter
tails, wood siding, and prominent front gable entry front porch overhang, Building 4 is a good example of
Craftsman architecture. However, due to windows that appear to be from various periods, and lack of
more prominent Craftsman features, Building 4 is not an excellent example of the Craftsman style.
The garage associated with Building 4 does not appear to exhibit any particular known architectural style,
nor does it appear to possess any qualities or elements related to significant themes of design, material
use, or construction methods.
Building 5 appears to have been constructed in ca.1940 in its original form, with an addition that was
constructed in ca.1960. Building 5 does not appear to convey any particular known architectural style, nor
does it appear to represent any particular regional or function vernacular characteristics in materials,
construction, form, or design that would be considered architecturally significant.
Building 6 appears to have been constructed in ca.1920 and does not appear to follow any known
architectural style. Additionally, Building 6 does not appear to represent any particular regional or
function vernacular characteristics in materials, construction, form, or design that would be considered
architecturally significant.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5,
and Building 6 do not appear eligible for listing on the CRHR under Criterion 3.
4. (Information Potential) That have yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in history
or prehistory.
Criterion 4 most commonly applies to resources that contain or are likely to contain information bearing
on an important archaeological research question. While most often applied to archaeological sites,
Criterion 4 can also apply to buildings that contain important information. For a building to be eligible
under Criterion 4, it must be a principal source of important information, such as exhibiting a local
variation on a standard design or construction technique can be eligible if a study can yield important
information, such as how local availability of materials or construction expertise affected the evolution
of local building development.
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Neither Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), nor any other building within the Project Area appear to have
the ability to convey information potential that is unique or unknown in regard to an architectural style or
building technique. In addition, the property was not evaluated for archaeology, and so it cannot be
determined if the property contains associated archaeological deposits that will yield, or has the potential
to yield, information important to the prehistory or history of the local area, California or the nation.
Integrity
The following section provides details that specifically address integrity.
• Location. The original form of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) appears to remain in the location where
it was constructed, while the rear addition appears to have been a building constructed separately and
later joined to the rear of the 1881 Fabretti House. However, it is likely that the rear addition was originally
constructed at another location within the Project Area.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) retains integrity of location.
Although not confirmed, Building 2 appears to consist of two buildings that were constructed separately
and later joined. However, it could not be determined which building was moved, or if both were moved
to accomplish this. Regardless, it is likely that both portions of Building 2 were originally constructed
within the Project Area.
Therefore, Building 2 retains integrity of location.
Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 appear to remain at the location where
they were constructed.
Therefore, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 retain integrity of location.
• Design. Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was originally constructed in 1881 in the National architectural
style. There have been substantial alterations to the building that include the enclosure of the front porch,
and construction of the “rear addition” to the north elevation, in addition to the exterior cladding and
windows that are likely replacements. The porch is a character-defining feature of Building 1 (1881
Fabretti House) as an example of the National or local “Pioneer” style, and the alteration of this feature
and construction of the rear addition has impacted the overall design and plan of the house.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not retain integrity of design.
Building 2 appears to have been two buildings constructed separately, then joined together. However, as
Building 2 does not appear to exhibit any particular known architectural style, and was found to not be
architecturally significant, the elements that make up the design would likely be from the period when
Building 2 consisted of two detached forms. As the joining of these two detached buildings has
dramatically altered the original design of the two buildings, Building 2 does not retain integrity of design.
Therefore, Building 2 does not retain integrity of design.
Building 3 does not appear to have any known architectural style. While all the windows have been
replaced, it appears that the openings are unaltered, overall, Building 3 still retains most of the design
elements from the period of construction.
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Therefore, Building 3 retains integrity of design.
Building 4 has undergone some alterations, including replacement windows and a rear addition. However,
the general design and Craftsman elements still remain intact from the period of construction.
Therefore, Building 4 retains integrity of design.
The garage has had an addition constructed at its north elevation, but in general, the garage retains its
overall form and design elements from its period of construction.
Therefore, the garage retains integrity of design.
Building 5 does not appear to have any known architectural style and has experienced several alterations
including a substantial addition that nearly doubled the square footage. Given Building 5 is a one-story
building, this addition has radically altered the original building form.
Therefore, Building 5 does not retain integrity of design.
Building 6 does not appear to have any known architectural style, but appears to retain its general form,
fenestration, and massing.
Therefore, Building 6 retains integrity of design.
• Setting. The setting of Saratoga in the area surrounding Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) has changed
substantially since the 1881 period of significance. In addition to the new construction that occurred
adjacent to Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) up through the 1950s, the setting of Big Basin Way has lost
most of the buildings present during the 1881 construction of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), with only
a few that remain, including the 1869 John Henry House. Additionally, contemporary infill through Big
Basin Way has introduced large scale residential complexes and one-to-two story commercial buildings
from the 1950s through to the 2010s.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not retain integrity of setting.
The immediate setting around Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6
has not changed substantially within the parcels since their dates of construction. However, Big Basin
Way has seen significant new construction since each building’s respective period of significant (in these
cases, dates of construction, ca.1920-ca.1950). Therefore, the overall setting of these six buildings has
substantially changed since their respective periods of significance.
Therefore, Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 do not retain
integrity of setting.
• Materials. Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) has undergone substantial alterations since its 1881 period
of significance, including the replacement of original exterior siding, reroofing, and replacement of
original windows.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not retain integrity of materials.
Building 2 has experienced some alterations, and while the original wood siding appears to remain intact,
the windows have been replaced throughout and the building has been reroofed over time.
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Therefore, Building 2 does not retain integrity of materials.
Building 3 has experienced some alterations, including some window replacement and reroofing over
time. However, Building 3 retains some of its original windows and its distinctive board-and-batten wood
siding and wood decks.
Therefore, Building 3 retains integrity of materials.
Building 4 has lost some historic materials in the replacement of windows, but generally retains other
original materials, including drop lap wood siding and sleeping porch windows.
Therefore, Building 4 retains integrity of materials.
The garage appears to have undergone few alterations over time, and overall, retains the majority of
materials from its period of construction.
Therefore, the garage retains integrity of materials.
Building 5 appears to have used windows from other buildings, as several windows appear to be several
decades older than the apparent ca.1940 age of the building. Even with the missing glazing from most of
the windows, Building 5 retains most of the original materials from the period of construction.
Therefore, Building 5 retains integrity of materials.
Building 6 has windows boarded from the exterior, suggesting that there are likely windows underneath
that may be original. Despite being reroofed, Building 6 retains most of the original materials from the
period of construction.
Therefore, Building 6 retains integrity of materials.
• Workmanship. The workmanship on Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) would have been evident in original
windows and original wood siding, which may have been hand-hewn. As these important features have
been replaced, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) has lost evidence of particular crafts of the period.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not retain integrity of workmanship.
With the exception of the exterior wood siding, which may be original, Building 2 does not retain much
historic fabric that would convey a particular craft.
Therefore, Building 2 does not retain integrity of workmanship.
Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 all generally retain the historic materials
from the period of construction. Given these buildings all appear to retain their original exterior cladding,
and have at least some of their original windows intact, it appears that there are still materials remaining
that convey a particular craft.
Therefore, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 retain integrity of
workmanship.
• Feeling. Feeling is the quality that a historic property has in evoking the aesthetic or historic sense of a
past period. Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) has been extensively altered, and its front, south elevation
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no longer displays the prominent open full-width porch. Additionally, windows have been replaced and
it is likely that the original siding has also been replaced, leaving only the general form a nd pattern
fenestration on side elevations intact.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not retain integrity of feeling.
Building 2 appears to be two buildings constructed separately in ca.1950—perhaps as vacation cottages—
and later joined. Therefore, Building 2 does not appear to retain historic feeling as two buildings
constructed separately in ca.1950, however, does retain integrity if Building 2 is evaluated as a single
whole, and the buildings had been joined historically.
Therefore, Building 2 does not retain integrity of feeling.
Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 all generally retain their original design
and materials and, therefore, evoke the historic sense of their period of construction.
Therefore, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 retain integrity of feeling.
• Association. Neither Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage,
Building 5, nor Building 6 appear to have a direct link with significant events associated with the
development of Saratoga nor any other significant themes related to development on the Big Basin Way
in the “Village”.
Therefore, integrity of association is not applicable for Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2,
Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, or Building 6.
While Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was found to be significant under the theme of architecture related
to the National style, the building did not retain integrity for conveying this area of significance under CRHR
Criterion 3. National Register Bulletin 15 provides guidance for evaluating integrity for properties found to be
significant for architecture, as is the case with the 1881 Fabretti House. Although this guidance is for NRHP
Criterion C, it is applicable when evaluating for CRHR eligibility under criterion 3:
“A property significant under Criterion C must retain those physical features that characterize the type,
period, or method of construction that the property represents. Retention of design, workmanship,
and materials will usually be more important than location, setting, feeling, and association.”15
As Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not appear to retain integrity of design, materials, or workmanship,
it does not appear that Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) is eligible for listing in the CRHR under criterion 3.
However, CEQA allows for locally listed resources to be determined historical resources, which was
determined by the HPC Resolution HP-88-01. Therefore, although Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) is not
eligible for listing in the CRHR, it is locally listed in the Saratoga Heritage Resource Inventory, and remains a
historical resource as defined by CEQA.
15 United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Register, National Register Bulletin: How to Apply the
National Register Criteria for Evaluation (Washington, D.C.: United States Department of the Interior, 1990, revised 1997), 48.
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Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 were not found to be significant
under any theme, and do not appear to be eligible for listing in the CRHR under any criteria.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
In compliance with CEQA regulations and guidelines, and the City of Saratoga’s historic preservation policies
and ordinances, EDS Senior Architectural Historian, Brian Matuk, M.S. conducted research and a field survey
to evaluate Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and
Building 6 to determine if they qualify for listing on the CRHR.
The CRHR includes resources listed in or formally determined eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places, as well as some California State Landmarks and Points of Historical Interest. Properties of local
significance that have been designated under a local preservation ordinance (local landmarks or landmark
districts) or that have been identified in a local historical resources inventory may be eligible for listing in the
CRHR and are presumed to be significant resources for purposes of CEQA unless a preponderance of evidence
indicates otherwise (PRC § 5024.1, 14 CCR § 4850).
The evaluation determined that although Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was significant under the theme
“National” style architecture, the building was determined to not have the integrity necessary to convey that
area of significance for listing in the CRHR, as it had weakened integrity related to design, materials, and
workmanship. However, while it also does not appear that the building retains sufficient integrity to convey
architectural significance for listing at the local level, its current listing in the Saratoga Heritage Resource
Inventory nevertheless qualifies the building as a Historical Resource under CEQA.
The evaluation determined that Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6
were not significant under any theme and, did not appear eligible for listing in the CRHR under any criteria.
Therefore, Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 are not considered to
be Historical Resource for the purposes of CEQA.
As Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) is considered a Historical Resource, its demolition would constitute a
significant adverse change under CEQA and therefore would require mitigation. However, based on this
report, it does not appear that the building retains sufficient integrity to convey architectural significance as
a representative example of the National style or local “Pioneer style”, even for local designation. Therefore,
due to this lack of integrity, the city could decide to remove the building from local listing, which would
eliminate the need for mitigation related to built-environment resources within the Project Area. If the City
does not choose to remove Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) from the Saratoga Heritage Resource Inventory,
appropriate mitigation measures could be advised.
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http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p15799coll65/id/19436. Accessed April 12, 2018.
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2009 Historic Preservation, An Introduction to the History, Principals, and Practices. W.W. Norton &
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Appendix A:
DPR Forms
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P1. Other Identifier: Building 1
DPR 523A (9/2013) *Required information
State of California The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
*P2. Location: Not for Publication x Unrestricted
*a. County Santa Clara County and
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad Castle Rock Ridge, Calif Date 1991 T 8S ; R 2W ; of of Sec 23; MD B.M.
c. Address 14669 and 14675 Big Basin Way City Saratoga Zip 95070
d. UTM: Zone 10S, 585316 mE/ 4123671 mN
e. Other Locational Data:
The two parcels that make up the property are bound to the south by Big Basin Way, between 6th Street and Jacks Road,
and to the north by the Saratoga Creek, within Assessor Parcel Numbers 503-25-016 and 503-25-029.
*P3a. Description: The 1881 Fabretti house is an example of the National style of Folk architecture, also referred to locally in
Saratoga as “Pioneer” style. The previous identification by Archives and Architecture (2009) suggested that the 1881 Fabretti
House consisted of the front gable form of the house, and that the rear gable form is an addition. However, upon observation, it
appears more likely that the 1881 Fabretti House consists of two houses constructed separately, then joined together at some
point in the twentieth century. Regardless of how this rear portion was added to the north elevation of the original building
form, the two forms are distinct and are referred to as such as the “original form” and the “rear addition”. The original form,
constructed in 1881, consists of a side gable roof with moderate pitch, and a shed roof porch overhang at the front, north
elevation. The rear addition appears to have been constructed in ca.1920, and consists of a side gable roof form of moderate
pitch, and a lean-to at the rear. The exterior of both building forms appears to be clad in wood droplap siding throughout, with
the exception of the recently-applied vertical siding at the porch along the south elevation. (See Continuation Sheet, Page 2)
*P3b. Resource Attributes:
HP2 – Single-family property
*P4. Resources Present: n Building
Structure Object Site District
Element of District Other
P5b. Description of Photo:
East elevation of Building 1 (Fabretti
House), facing northwest, 9/28/2018
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source:
n Historic Prehistoric Both
1881; local listing
*P7. Owner and Address:
Fitzsimmons LLC
14605 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
*P8. Recorded by:
Brian Matuk, M.S., Evans & De Shazo,
Inc., 6876 Sebastopol Avenue,
Sebastopol, CA 95472
*P9. Date Recorded: 9/28/2018
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive
*P11. Report Citation:
Brian Matuk, M.S. and Stacey De Shazo, M.A. (2018): A Historic Resource Evaluation for 14669 and 14675 Big Basin Way,
Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California
*Attachments: NONE nLocation Map nContinuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record
Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (List):
P5a. Photograph or Drawing
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14669 Big Basin Way (APN 503-25-016)
Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House)
The 1881 Fabretti house is an example of the National style of Folk architecture, also referred to
locally in Saratoga as “Pioneer” style. The previous identification by Archives and Architecture (2009)
suggested that the 1881 Fabretti House consisted of the front gable form of the house, and that the
rear gable form is an addition. However, upon observation, it appears more likely that the 1881
Fabretti House consists of two houses constructed separately, then joined together at some point in
the twentieth century. Regardless of how this rear portion was added to the north elevation of the
original building form, the two forms are distinct and are referred to as such as the “original form” and
the “rear addition”. The original form, constructed in 1881, consists of a side gable roof with moderate
pitch, and a shed roof porch overhang at the front, north elevation. The rear addition appears to have
been constructed in ca.1920, and consists of a side gable roof form of moderate pitch, and a lean-to at
the rear. The exterior of both building forms appears to be clad in wood droplap siding throughout,
with the exception of the recently-applied vertical siding at the porch along the south elevation. The
roof appears to be clad in asphalt shingles, and has shallow eaves with wood fascia. Due to
accessibility limitations during the field survey, the west and north elevations could not be observed
or documented.
The south elevation has been extensively altered, and the front porch is no longer visible, due to the
construction of vertical siding along the entire porch width. The siding appears to have been installed
recently, and appears to consist of a composition material, but the exact material could not be
determined during the field survey.
The east elevation consists of a contemporary wood gate with a rounded top that spans the width of
the opening to the porch near the southern end of the elevation, but which is short enough for an
opening between the porch ceiling and the top of the gate. There is a single window at the east
elevation of the original form, which consists of a replacement double-hung vinyl window flanked by
wood shutters, as well as a side entry marked by a wood paneled door with cross-buck paneling at the
lower half and multi-light glazing in the upper half. This side entry is marked by a contemporary wood
frame entry overhang topped by an asphalt-shingle clad shed roof, with lattice cladding at the north
and south elevations. The east elevation of the rear addition appears to have a triplet of one-over-one
double-hung wood windows with lugs, situated in wood frames with wood surrounds, and flanked by
wood shutters. The shed addition appears to have a single wood window with translucent glass that
appears to operate as a hopper or an awning window, and is situated in a wood frame with a wood
surround.
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The street frontage of this parcel is marked by an approximate 2-foot tall rubble stone wall along the
northern sidewalk of Big Basin Way. This stone wall serves as a retaining wall for the slightly elevated
property, but the wall itself appears to be a replacement, as the stones appear to be from ca.1965.
East elevation of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), with the south elevation of the porch visible at far left.
Rear addition is visible at right, facing northwest.
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East elevation of the rear addition of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), facing northwest.
East elevation of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) showing the gable and shed roofs of the rear addition,
facing west.
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Stone wall along the sidewalk at Big Basin Way, with steps leading to Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) visible
at left, facing northeast.
Building 2
Building 2 is a one-story house that appears to have been constructed in ca.1950. This house is located
to the east of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) on the parcel at 14669 Big Basin Way. The house has
two distinct roof forms, suggesting that each form was constructed as a separate building on the same
parcel, then joined together; or, perhaps the two forms may have been constructed as a detached
house and garage, then joined together. The western form has a pyramidal roof (pyramidal roof form)
with flared eaves, while the eastern form has a front gable roof (gable roof form). The two roofs are
spanned by a relatively flat roof portion at the seam. Due to similarities in exterior materials, and the
relatively modest nature of the design and massing of the two forms, it is not clear when each of the
building forms had been originally constructed; however, it appears that both forms may have been
constructed as early as 1925. Both roofs are clad in wood shingles, and the exterior consists of what
appears to be horizontal wood siding. Due to accessibility limitations during the field survey, the west
and east elevations could not be observed.
The front, south elevation consists of the main entry, which is situated at the pyramidal roof form
behind a gabled entry overhang, which is clad in contemporary wood lattice at the top half of the
overhang’s south elevation, partially obscuring view of the front door. The front door appears to be a
wood door with multi-light glazing. There is a small contemporary box-like structure immediately to
the west of the entry overhang, with what appears to be clad in some sort of composition material,
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with asphalt shingle roofing. The use of this box could not be determined at the time of the field
survey, but it appears to be a contemporary feature. Flanking either side of the entry overhang are
contemporary boxed windows that project from the exterior plane, and both appear to consist of a
wood double-casement window. Centered in the gable end of the gable roof form is a contemporary
metal sliding sash window, flaking on either side by bands of beveled wood applied on top of the
exterior siding, creating the appearance of shutters.
The north elevation consists of the gable roof form that projects from the hipped roof form, and a
wood-frame deck that wraps around the north elevation, which extends over the hillside. Fenestration
at the gabled roof form includes a metal sliding door with full-length glazing flanked on the east side
by what appears to be a wood-frame fixed window. The door and window appear to be bordered by
the same wood surround. Centered in the gable end above the metal sliding door is a wood slab door
that appears to provide exterior access to the attic space, and appears to be a contemporary feature.
At the hipped roof portion, there appear to be three aluminum sliding sash windows with wood
surrounds, as well as a wood-frame utility box that projects from the north elevation that likely houses
utility panels or a water heather.
South elevation of Building 2, with the pyramidal roof form visible at left and the gable roof form visible at
right, facing north.
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South elevation of the gable roof form of Building 2, facing north.
North elevation of Building 2 with the gable roof form visible at left and the pyramidal roof form obscured
by vegetation at right, facing southeast.
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North elevation of Building 2, showing the pyramidal roof form behind vegetation and the stone wall at the
hillside, facing south.
Building 3
Building 3 is a three-story house that appears to have been constructed in ca.1940. This house is
partially constructed into the hillside of a north facing slope at the rear of the parcel at 14669 Big
Basin Way, with historic ashlar-cut stone retaining walls at the top of the hill on either side of the
house at the rear, north elevation. The house is situated directly to the north of Building 1 (1881
Fabretti House), located on the same parcel. This wood-frame house is rectangular in plan, with a side
gable, and full-width wood decks that extend from the north elevation at the middle and lower floors.
The house is constructed on a poured concrete foundation, with an exterior consisting of vertical
wood board-and-batten siding. The gable roof has a moderate pitch with shallow eaves, and appears
to be clad in wood shingles. Due to access limitations, the south elevation was not visible during the
field survey. There is a contemporary prefabricated shed building located directly to the southwest of
the house.
The east elevation consists of replacement metal sliding sash windows with wood surrounds at the
upper and middle floors, with a replacement metal sliding sash window with wood surround at the
lower floor adjacent to a wood paneled door with diamond-pattern glazing in the upper one-half and
a wood surround. The door accesses the lower floor deck, which wraps around to the south elevation.
The north elevation consists of the two, full-width wood-frame decks that extend from the north
elevation at the middle and lower floors. These decks both have wood picketed guardrail with dog-ear
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caps and wood supports that extend through both decks to the hillside below. There appears to have
been a wood slat skirt around the base of the Fenestration at the upper floor consists of a tripartite
metal sliding sash window, metal sliding sash window, and a pair of eight-light wood casement
windows with wood surrounds. Fenestration at the middle floor consists of a tripartite metal sliding
sash window, and two metal sliding sash windows—all with wood surrounds. There is also a wood-
frame utility closet attached to the middle floor that is clad in wood board-and-batten siding, and
appears to have housed a water heater. Fenestration at the lower floor consist of a tripartite metal
sliding window, two metal sliding sash windows, and a door opening. All windows at the lower floors
are boarded-up from the interior.
The west elevation has an exterior wood-frame staircase that leads from the upper floor to the wood
deck at the middle floor. Fenestration at the upper floor consists of a metal sliding sash window with a
wood surround, and a multi-light wood casement window. Directly above the multi-light wood
casement window is a small door opening, marked by a cut-put in the board and batten siding and
metal strap hinges. Due to accessibility limitations, the middle floor is obscured by particle board
attached to the stairwell and, therefore, fenestration at this floor was not visible at the time of the
field survey. Fenestration at the lower floor consists of a ca.1950 paneled wood door with a cross-
buck pattern at the lower one-half and diamond-shaped glazing in the upper on-half.
East elevation of Building 3, facing southwest.
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North elevation of Building 3, facing south.
Beneath the lower level deck at the north elevation of Building 3, facing south.
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Windows at upper floor at north elevation of Building 3, facing south.
West elevation of Building 3, facing east.
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West and partial south elevations of Building 3, facing northeast.
Lower level of west elevation of Building 3, facing east.
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14675 Big Basin Way (APN 503-25-029)
The parcel at 14675 Big Basin Way consists of a one-story single-family house constructed in ca.1920
(Building 4) with an associated detached garage, both situated at the top of a hillside at the north side
of Big Basin Way, and Building 5 and Building 6, which are located at the base of the hill to the north
of Building 4 and the garage, and directly south and east of Saratoga Creek. The property is marked by
an approximately 20-inch tall fieldstone wall along the sidewalk at Big Basin Way, which appears to
have been constructed in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century, and consists of rough-cut
ashlar-laid fieldstone with raised pointing, and rounded coping. This stone wall serves as a retaining
wall for the slightly elevated property, and is broken by a set of poured concrete stairs that lead up
the slight berm toward the front entry of Building 4. The parcel slopes downward to the north and
west. At the base of the hill are Buildings 5 and 6, located to the north of Building 4 and associated
garage, and accessible via a paved driveway that leads from the north side of Big Basin Road downhill
to the northern portion of the parcel.
Stone wall along the sidewalk of Big Basin Way bordering the parcel at the south, facing northeast.
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Detail of stone wall and pointing.
Building 4
Building 4 is a one-story house that appears to have been constructed in ca.1920. This one-story
single-family house has a rectangular plan, a projecting gabled front porch, and what appears to be a
sleeping porch addition at the rear. Designed in the Craftsman style, the house has a main roof form
that consists of a side gable of low-pitch, and is clad in asphalt shingles, with wide overhanging eaves,
exposed rafter tails, as well as attic vents and decorative wood brackets in the gable ends. The wide
overhanging eaves extend to the sleeping porch area, where exposed rafter tails are visible at the
north elevation. The building rests on a poured concrete foundation with an exterior clad in lapped
wood siding throughout.
The south elevation is dominated by the projecting gabled front entry porch (Figure 24). The gable
end of the porch overhang has the same attic vent as the gable ends on the main roof form, displays a
decorative wood band of dentils at the header, and is supported by two simple square wood porch
supports. Behind the porch overhang is the main entry door, which consists of a wood paneled door
with cross-buck paneling at the lower half and diamond pattern glazing in the upper half. This entry
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door is flanked on either side by four-light wood casement windows that appear to either be original
to the building, and are set in what appear to be original wood frames and surrounds. Additional
fenestration at the south elevation consists of three double-hung wood windows with lugs, that
appear to be situated in original wood frames with wood surrounds.
The east elevation consists of two pairs of four-light wood casement windows set in wood frames
with wood surrounds. The east elevation of the addition consists of a wood paneled door with a
metal-frame single-hung window in the upper one-half in a wood surround, with a pair of fixed nine-
light wood windows at the sleeping porch adjacent to the door.
The north elevation consists of the building’s rear addition. The sleeping porch is located at the
eastern half of this elevation, marked by a series of wood sliding sash windows with six lights in each
sash. The western half of this elevation is defined by three adjacent contemporary metal sliding sash
windows of various sizes, all within wood surrounds.
The west elevation is dominated by a contemporary wood trellis near the southern corner of the
elevation. Fenestration at the west elevation consists of a four-light wood casement window with
what appears to be an original wood surround, as well as a paneled wood door with three panels in
the lower half and glazing in the upper half. Directly adjacent to the door is a one-over-one double-
hung wood window. Both the door and adjacent double-hung window are set behind a contemporary
wood trellis overhang structure clad in wood lattice that appears to serve as a partially covered porch
area. The east elevation of the addition consists of a four-light wood casement window, and a wood
paneled door with glazing in the upper half.
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Underside of entry gable at south elevation of Building 4, facing east.
South elevation of Building 4, facing northeast.
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Detail of window at south elevation of Building 4.
East elevation of Building 4, facing north.
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Detail of window pair at east elevation of Building 4.
Detail of windows at sleeping porch section of east elevation of Building 4.
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North elevation of Building 4, facing southwest.
Detail of windows at sleeping porch portion of north elevation of Building 4.
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Detail of windows at western portion of north elevation of Building 4.
West and south elevations of Building 4, facing northeast.
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West elevation of Building 4, facing northeast.
Detached Garage associated with Building 4
This front-gabled garage is rectangular in plan, with a shed-roof addition at the rear. It appears that
the garage was constructed in ca.1920, at or near the date of construction for Building 4. The garage is
located to the south and west of Building 4, with doors that face a short driveway and Big Basin Way
to the south. The moderate-pitch gable roof has fascia that closes the eaves in the gable ends, and
open eaves with exposed rafter tails on the side elevations. The roof is clad in contemporary asphalt
shingles. The building rests on a wood post and concrete pier foundation, and is clad in vertical wood
boards, with the exception of the shed addition, which is clad in vertical board-and-batten siding.
The south elevation is dominated by a set of double-doors for automobile entry into the garage, with
metal strap hinges and a single wood surround (Figure 35). There are what appear to be
contemporary motion detector lights and associated solar panels attached to the fascia along the
eaves of the front gable.
The east elevation consists of a pair of two-light wood windows; however, their operation could not
be determined during the field survey (Figure 36). There is a double door that consists of two wood
paneled leaves, each with five-panels, and what appears to be original metal hardware (Figure 37).
The east elevation also partially consists of the rear addition, which is clad in board-and-batten wood
siding at the east elevation (Figure 38).
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The north elevation consists of the addition, which at the time of the field survey, and was not
entirely visible due to a construction tarp spanning the entire elevation.
The west elevation consists of a pair of two-light wood windows, whose operation could not be
determined during the field survey. There is a slightly inset door at the northern part of the main gable
form, which consists of three wood panels at the lower three-fifths, with an opening for glazing in the
upper two-fifths that has been boarded over. At the base of this opening at the door is a decorative
wood sill. The exterior of the west elevation portion of the shed addition was not visible at the time of
the field survey, due to a construction tarp spanning the entire elevation.
South elevation of garage with the west elevation of Building 4 visible in background at right, facing north.
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South and east elevations of garage, facing northwest.
Detail of double doors and hardware at east elevation of garage.
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East elevation of garage, showing shed roof addition, facing west.
West elevation of garage, facing east.
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Door at west elevation of garage with shed roof addition visible at left, facing east.
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North and west elevations of garage, showing tarp-covered shed roof addition, facing southeast.
Building 5
Building 5 is a one-story house that appears to have been constructed in ca.1940. This one-story T-
shape house is located at the base of the hill, north of Building 4 and the garage, and Building 6 on the
parcel at 14675 Big Basin Way. The T-shape appears to consist of two intersecting rectangular-plan
forms, one of which appears to be an original gable form (gable form) at the south with a shed-roof
addition (shed addition) attached at the north. The building exterior is clad in horizontal lapped wood
siding with areas of vertical V-notch wood siding. Both roof forms are low-pitch, and clad in asphalt
shingles. While some windows and doors have glazing, all openings are boarded up with particle
board. Several areas of the exterior are covered in wire mesh material that appears to be bolted
down, likely for pest control. According to neighbors, the building was most recently used as a single-
family residence, but is now vacant.
The south elevation consists of the shed addition flanking either side of the gable form. The shed
addition visible at the western end of the building’s south elevation consists of a multi-light wood
door with a wood surround and a wood double-hung window with plexiglass glazing in the upper sash
and no glazing in the lower sash, with a partial wood surround. The gable form visible in the middle of
the south elevation consists of a contemporary slab door with a wood surround, and what appears to
be a wood window frame, which would frame a band of four windows, with all windows missing. In
front of the door is a poured concrete landing with “1941” carved in the concrete, likely reflecting the
year it was poured. There is a through-wall air-conditioning unit below the window frame at this
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elevation. The shed addition visible at the eastern end of the building’s south elevation consists of a
single, contemporary slab door with a wood surround.
The east elevation consists of the gable form and the shed addition with a poured concrete landing
near the southeast corner of the building. Centered on the east elevation of the gable form is wood
window frame—missing the pair of windows—with a wood surround. There are also utility boxes
attached to the exterior directly to the north of the window frame. The east elevation of the shed
addition consists of a wood double-hung window with plexiglass glazing, situated in a wood frame
with a wood surround. There is a through-wall air conditioning unit directly to the north of the
window.
The north elevation consists of the shed addition only, with fenestration that includes an 8-light wood
hopper window in a wood frame with a wood surround, two double-hung wood windows in wood
frames with wood surrounds, and a wood paneled door with missing glazing in the upper half. There
appears to have been a water heater attached to the exterior at the north elevation that has since
been removed, and unpainted wood siding and exposed pipes remain at that location.
The west elevation consists of the gable form and shed addition. Centered at the west elevation of
the shed addition is a wood window frame with a triplet of wood double-hung windows with
plexiglass glazing, and boards applied at the interior. The west elevation of the gable form has two,
double-hung wood windows in wood frames.
West and south elevations of Building 5, facing northeast.
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South and east elevations of Building 5, facing northwest.
Detail of window at east elevation of Building 5.
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North elevation of Building 5, facing southeast.
North and west elevations of Building 5, facing southeast.
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Building 6
Building 6 appears to have been constructed in ca.1920. This one-story L-shape cabin was partially
built into the hillside, located just to the south of Building 5. At the shorter wing of the L-shape is the
main entry and entry porch, marked by a poured concrete landing, with the overhang serving as an
extension of the roof supported by a wood post. This cabin has a side-gable roof with exposed rafter
tails, and is clad in asphalt shingle roofing. There is a tree trunk that is growing through a hold in the
roof at the front porch overhang. The building exterior is clad in vertical board-and-batten wood
siding. All window openings are boarded up from the exterior with particle board, and it is not known
if there are any windows extant behind the particle board.
The west elevation consists of the recessed entry behind the covered entry porch, with a multi-light
wood door and wood surround, as well as a window opening.
The south elevation consists of one window opening, with wood fascia applied atop the wood siding
along the eaves of the eastern portion of the gable end.
The east elevation is not easily visible, due to the building’s construction into the hillside.
The north elevation has a single window opening to the west of the entry.
West elevation of Building 6, facing southeast.
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Detail of entry door at west elevation of Building 6, behind covered entry porch.
West and south elevations of Building 6, facing northeast.
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South and east elevations of Building 6, facing north.
North and west elevations of Building 6, facing southeast.
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CRHR Evaluation
The following section examines the eligibility of the built environment at the Project Area for listing on
the CRHR. After a thorough analysis, it was determined that none of the built environment within the
Project Area, including Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage,
Building 5, and Building 6, appear to meet the criteria of significance for listing on the CRHR for the
following reasons.
1. (Event) That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of our history.
Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was constructed in 1881, during the first decades of the settlement
around Saratoga. The house was constructed by Antonio Fabretti as residence for him and his family,
and does not appear to have been part of a larger planned development nor does it reflect any
distinct residential construction or settlement patterns along Lumber Road (Big Basin Way), or in
Saratoga in general. While Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was one of other National “Pioneer”
style houses in Saratoga during the late nineteenth century, the building does not appear to be
associated with any distinct events that were important in the founding, early development, or other
events associated with Saratoga in the late nineteenth century.
Building 2, Building 4 and the garage, and Building 6 appear to have been constructed in ca.1920,
and were likely constructed on the property after ownership by the Fabrettis.1 Similarly, the “rear
addition” to Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) appears to have been constructed in ca.1920. While
construction of these houses and associated buildings may coincide with increased general
development in the area after the turn of the twentieth century, following increased tourism in and
around Saratoga, there is no evidence that they were part of any planned development. It appears
that Building 2 may have been constructed of two separate buildings and joined at some point later,
each which appear to have been modest cottages possibly for short-term or vacationing tenants,
similar to Building 6 and the “rear addition” to Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House). However, no
evidence was uncovered to confirm that these buildings had been constructed for lodging.
Building 3 and Building 5 do not appear to be associated with any development or settlement
patterns that have made significant contributions to broad patterns of Saratoga or California’s
history. Both constructed around ca.1940, it appears that these buildings were constructed by the
Fitzsimmons Family, the owners of the property during that time and current owners of the Project
Area parcels. It is likely that these buildings were constructed on the property already occupied by
Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 4 and the garage, and Building 6 to either
provide houses for family members or to rent, given the substantial residential growth in the area
directly following World War II.
1 The date of ownership transfer from the Fabretti Family could not be determined through research, however, it is
likely to have occurred around 1890.
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Therefore, neither Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage,
Building 5, Building 6, nor the properties as a whole appear eligible for listing on the CRHR under
Criterion 1.
2. (Person) That are associated with the lives of significant persons in our past.
Antonio Fabretti was a saloon-keeper who likely commissioned the construction of Building 1 (1881
Fabretti House) in 1881 for his family’s residence. Little information was found on the life of Fabretti,
and no information was uncovered that suggests he was a significant figure associated with the
development of Saratoga, or any other significant figure locally or within Santa Clara County.
While little was found on the occupants of the remaining buildings prior to 1956, it appears that
buildings at 14675 Big Basin Way served as both residences for artists, but also as a gallery and for
art education. However, no information was found to suggest that any of the artists, nor any other
occupants of the remaining buildings on either parcel of the Project Area, are considered to be
individuals who have made a significant contribution to broad patterns of history in Saratoga, Santa
Clara County, or California.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage,
Building 5 and Building 6 do not appear eligible for listing on the CRHR under Criterion 2.
3. (Construction/Architectural) That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or
method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic
values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack
individual distinction.
Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was constructed in 1881 with a form and overall design that is now
referred to as the National architectural style (1850-1890), and which is locally referred to as the
“Pioneer” style.2 However, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) has experienced several alterations that
have weakened the integrity of the building, as further described in the Integrity section below, and
it is no longer a representative example of the National style or Saratoga’s local “Pioneer” style.
Building 2 appears to have been two small buildings or “cottages” that were constructed separately
in ca.1950, possibly for use as vacation rentals or short-term tenancy. Building 2 does not appear to
convey any particular known architectural style, nor does it appear to represent any particular
regional or function vernacular characteristics in materials, construction, form, or design that would
be considered architecturally significant.
Building 3 appears to have been constructed in ca.1940 and does not appear to follow any known
architectural style. Rather, Building 3 appears to have been mainly designed for functionality, with
2 The National style is sometimes referred to as a local “Pioneer style”, described in detail on page 40 of the Heritage
Resources Inventory prepared for the City of Saratoga by Archives and Architecture, dated 2009.
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board-and-batten wood siding, likely redwood, and the building form and three-story massing
constructed into the hillside to maximize development and possibly views of the open land and
adjacent creek to the north of the house. While it may be considered an example of vernacular
architecture, Building 3 does not appear to represent any particular regional or function vernacular
characteristics in materials, construction, form, or design that would be considered architecturally
significant.
Building 4 appears to have been constructed in ca.1920 and was designed in the Craftsman style.
With several Craftsman and Arts and Crafts-influenced elements, such as the low-pitch roof with
exposed rafter tails, wood siding, and prominent front gable entry front porch overhang, Building 4 is
a good example of Craftsman architecture. However, due to windows that appear to be from various
periods, and lack of more prominent Craftsman features, Building 4 is not an excellent example of
the Craftsman style.
The garage associated with Building 4 does not appear to exhibit any particular known architectural
style, nor does it appear to possess any qualities or elements related to significant themes of design,
material use, or construction methods.
Building 5 appears to have been constructed in ca.1940 in its original form, with an addition that was
constructed in ca.1960. Building 5 does not appear to convey any particular known architectural
style, nor does it appear to represent any particular regional or function vernacular characteristics in
materials, construction, form, or design that would be considered architecturally significant.
Building 6 appears to have been constructed in ca.1920 and does not appear to follow any known
architectural style. Additionally, Building 6 does not appear to represent any particular regional or
function vernacular characteristics in materials, construction, form, or design that would be
considered architecturally significant.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage,
Building 5, and Building 6 do not appear eligible for listing on the CRHR under Criterion 3.
4. (Information Potential) That have yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in
history or prehistory.
Criterion 4 most commonly applies to resources that contain or are likely to contain information
bearing on an important archaeological research question. While most often applied to
archaeological sites, Criterion 4 can also apply to buildings that contain important information. For a
building to be eligible under Criterion 4, it must be a principal source of important information, such
as exhibiting a local variation on a standard design or construction technique can be eligible if a
study can yield important information, such as how local availability of materials or construction
expertise affected the evolution of local building development.
Neither Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), nor any other building within the Project Area appear to
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have the ability to convey information potential that is unique or unknown in regard to an
architectural style or building technique. In addition, the property was not evaluated for
archaeology, and so it cannot be determined if the property contains associated archaeological
deposits that will yield, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory or
history of the local area, California or the nation.
Integrity
The following section provides details that specifically address integrity.
• Location. The original form of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) appears to remain in the location
where it was constructed, while the rear addition appears to have been a building constructed
separately and later joined to the rear of the 1881 Fabretti House. However, it is likely that the
rear addition was originally constructed at another location within the Project Area.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) retains integrity of location.
Although not confirmed, Building 2 appears to consist of two buildings that were constructed
separately and later joined. However, it could not be determined which building was moved, or if
both were moved to accomplish this. Regardless, it is likely that both portions of Building 2 were
originally constructed within the Project Area.
Therefore, Building 2 retains integrity of location.
Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 appear to remain at the location
where they were constructed.
Therefore, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 retain integrity of
location.
• Design. Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was originally constructed in 1881 in the National
architectural style. There have been substantial alterations to the building that include the
enclosure of the front porch, and construction of the “rear addition” to the north elevation, in
addition to the exterior cladding and windows that are likely replacements. The porch is a
character-defining feature of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) as an example of the National or
local “Pioneer” style, and the alteration of this feature and construction of the rear addition has
impacted the overall design and plan of the house.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not retain integrity of design.
Building 2 appears to have been two buildings constructed separately, then joined together.
However, as Building 2 does not appear to exhibit any particular known architectural style, and was
found to not be architecturally significant, the elements that make up the design would likely be
from the period when Building 2 consisted of two detached forms. As the joining of these two
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detached buildings has dramatically altered the original design of the two buildings, Building 2 does
not retain integrity of design.
Therefore, Building 2 does not retain integrity of design.
Building 3 does not appear to have any known architectural style. While all the windows have been
replaced, it appears that the openings are unaltered, overall, Building 3 still retains most of the
design elements from the period of construction.
Therefore, Building 3 retains integrity of design.
Building 4 has undergone some alterations, including replacement windows and a rear addition.
However, the general design and Craftsman elements still remain intact from the period of
construction.
Therefore, Building 4 retains integrity of design.
The garage has had an addition constructed at its north elevation, but in general, the garage retains
its overall form and design elements from its period of construction.
Therefore, the garage retains integrity of design.
Building 5 does not appear to have any known architectural style, and has experienced several
alterations including a substantial addition that nearly doubled the square footage. Given Building 5
is a one-story building, this addition has radically altered the original building form.
Therefore, Building 5 does not retain integrity of design.
Building 6 does not appear to have any known architectural style, but appears to retain its general
form, fenestration, and massing.
Therefore, Building 6 retains integrity of design.
• Setting. The setting of Saratoga in the area surrounding Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) has
changed substantially since the 1881 period of significance. In addition to the new construction
that occurred adjacent to Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) up through the 1950s, the setting of Big
Basin Way has lost most of the buildings present during the 1881 construction of Building 1 (1881
Fabretti House), with only a few that remain, including the 1869 John Henry House. Additionally,
contemporary infill through Big Basin Way has introduced large scale residential complexes and
one-to-two story commercial buildings from the 1950s through to the 2010s.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not retain integrity of setting.
The immediate setting around Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and
Building 6 has not changed substantially within the parcels since their dates of construction.
However, Big Basin Way has seen significant new construction since each building’s respective
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period of significant (in these cases, dates of construction, ca.1920-ca.1950). Therefore, the overall
setting of these six buildings has substantially changed since their respective periods of significance.
Therefore, Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 do not retain
integrity of setting.
• Materials. Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) has undergone substantial alterations since its 1881
period of significance, including the replacement of original exterior siding, reroofing, and
replacement of original windows.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not retain integrity of materials.
Building 2 has experienced some alterations, and while the original wood siding appears to remain
intact, the windows have been replaced throughout and the building has been reroofed over time.
Therefore, Building 2 does not retain integrity of materials.
Building 3 has experienced some alterations, including some window replacement and reroofing
over time. However, Building 3 retains some of its original windows and its distinctive board-and-
batten wood siding and wood decks.
Therefore, Building 3 retains integrity of materials.
Building 4 has lost some historic materials in the replacement of windows, but generally retains
other original materials, including droplap wood siding and sleeping porch windows.
Therefore, Building 4 retains integrity of materials.
The garage appears to have undergone few alterations over time, and overall, retains the majority
of materials from its period of construction.
Therefore, the garage retains integrity of materials.
Building 5 appears to have used windows from other buildings, as several windows appear to be
several decades older than the apparent ca.1940 age of the building. Even with the missing glazing
from most of the windows, Building 5 retains most of the original materials from the period of
construction.
Therefore, Building 5 retains integrity of materials.
Building 6 has windows boarded from the exterior, suggesting that there are likely windows
underneath that may be original. Despite being reroofed, Building 6 retains most of the original
materials from the period of construction.
Therefore, Building 6 retains integrity of materials.
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• Workmanship. The workmanship on Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) would have been evident in
original windows and original wood siding, which may have been hand-hewn. As these important
features have been replaced, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) has lost evidence of particular
crafts of the period.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not retain integrity of workmanship.
With the exception of the exterior wood siding, which may be original, Building 2 does not retain
much historic fabric that would convey a particular craft.
Therefore, Building 2 does not retain integrity of workmanship.
Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 all generally retain the historic
materials from the period of construction. Given these buildings all appear to retain their original
exterior cladding, and have at least some of their original windows intact, it appears that there are
still materials remaining that convey a particular craft.
Therefore, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 retain integrity of
workmanship.
• Feeling. Feeling is the quality that a historic property has in evoking the aesthetic or historic sense
of a past period. Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) has been extensively altered, and its front, south
elevation no longer displays the prominent open full-width porch. Additionally, windows have
been replaced and it is likely that the original siding has also been replaced, leaving only the
general form and pattern fenestration on side elevations intact.
Therefore, Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not retain integrity of feeling.
Building 2 appears to be two buildings constructed separately in ca.1950—perhaps as vacation
cottages—and later joined. Therefore, Building 2 does not appear to retain historic feeling as two
buildings constructed separately in ca.1950, however, does retain integrity if Building 2 is evaluated
as a single whole, and the buildings had been joined historically.
Therefore, Building 2 does not retain integrity of feeling.
Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 all generally retain their original
design and materials and, therefore, evoke the historic sense of their period of construction.
Therefore, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 retain integrity of feeling.
• Association. Neither Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the
garage, Building 5, nor Building 6 appear to have a direct link with significant events associated
with the development of Saratoga nor any other significant themes related to development on the
Big Basin Way in the “Village”.
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Therefore, integrity of association is not applicable for Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House), Building 2,
Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, or Building 6.
While Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) was found to be significant under the theme of architecture
related to the National style, the building did not retain integrity for conveying this area of significance
under CRHR Criterion 3. National Register Bulletin 15 provides guidance for evaluating integrity for
properties found to be significant for architecture, as is the case with the 1881 Fabretti House. Although
this guidance is for NRHP Criterion C, it is applicable when evaluating for CRHR eligibility under criterion
3:
“A property significant under Criterion C must retain those physical features that characterize
the type, period, or method of construction that the property represents. Retention of design,
workmanship, and materials will usually be more important than location, setting, feeling, and
association.”3
As Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) does not appear to retain integrity of design, materials, or
workmanship, it does not appear that Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) is eligible for listing in the CRHR
under criterion 3. However, CEQA allows for locally listed resources to be determined historical
resources, which was determined by the HPC Resolution HP-88-01. Therefore, although Building 1 (1881
Fabretti House) is not eligible for listing in the CRHR, it is locally listed in the Saratoga Heritage Resource
Inventory, and remains a historical resource as defined by CEQA.
Building 2, Building 3, Building 4 and the garage, Building 5, and Building 6 were not found to be
significant under any theme, and do not appear to be eligible for listing in the CRHR under any criteria.
3 United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Register, National Register Bulletin: How
to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation (Washington, D.C.: United States Department of the Interior,
1990, revised 1997), 48.
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Page 41 of 42 *Resource Name or # 1881 Fabretti House
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Page 42 of 42 *Resource Name or # 1881 Fabretti House
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From: Michael Fitzsimmons; applicant
To: Heritage Preservation Commission
Re: application to terminate inclusion of the Fabretti House on the Heritage Resource
Inventory
Date: September 17, 2024
Four siblings, including applicant, currently own the adjacent properties at 14669 and
14675 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. The properties were previously owned by our parents since the
1970’s. The property at 14669 Big Basin Way (“Property”) has a structure that is listed as a
heritage resource on the City’s Heritage Resource Inventory (“Inventory”) as the “Fabretti House
(1881).” The Fabretti House has not been designated a Saratoga Historic Landmark nor is it
listed on the County of Santa Clara Heritage Resource Inventory List, the California Register of
Historical Resources (“CRHR”) or the National Register of Historic Places.
The owners of a structure listed on the Inventory may apply to terminate the designation
and/or inclusion of a structure on the Inventory, and it will be terminated, if the City Council
finds that “the designation is no longer consistent with the purposes and objectives of this
Chapter and no longer satisfies any of the criteria set forth in Section 13-15.010.” (Saratoga City
Code Section 13-15.100.)
Saratoga City Code Section 13-15.010 provides that the Heritage Preservation
Commission (“HRC”) may place a property on the Inventory if it satisfies any one or more of
certain criteria listed in the statute.
In 1988, via resolution, the HRC listed the Fabretti House as a heritage resource on the
Inventory. The HRC named Section 13-15.010 subsections (a) and (e) as the criteria for listing
the structure. Subsection (a) allows for listing if the property “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….” Subsection (e) allows for listing if
the property “embodies or contributes to unique physical characteristics representing an
established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or district within the City….”
Evans and De Shazo, Inc. (“De Shazo”), an HRC recommended historical property
consultant, completed a Historic Resource Evaluation in 2019 of the three separate structures on
the Property, including the Fabretti House, as well as three structures on 14675 Big Basin Way.
De Shazo produced a report with its findings. A copy of the report is being submitted with this
application. The first 52 pages of the report evaluate the structures on the two properties and
render conclusions and recommendations while a 42 page appendix provides Department of
Parks and Recreation forms evaluating the structures and reiterating much of the language in the
first 52 pages of the report. The focus of the remainder of this memorandum will be on the
portions of the report dealing with the Fabretti House.
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Following is a listing of some of the findings in the De Shazo report as to the Fabretti
House, with page references to the first 52 pages of the report:
- The ostensibly singular structure at the front of the Property is likely two separately
built structures that were joined at some point in the twentieth century. The front, or
southernmost, structure was constructed in 1881 by Antonio and Mary Fabretti and is
referred to in the report as “Building 1” or the “1881 Fabretti House.” (Hereinafter
the 1881 Fabretti House will be referred to as the “House.”) The rear, and
northernmost, structure was built circa 1920 (likely at another location) and joined at
some point with the House. (pp. 10, 14, 48)
- Mary Fabretti died in 1888 and Antonio Fabretti died in 1890. (p. 10)
- No information was found that suggests Antonio Fabretti was a significant figure
associated with the development of Saratoga. (p. 46)
- The owners/occupants of the House between 1890 and 1956 could not be determined.
(p. 11)
- The House is an example of the National style of Folk architecture, referred to locally
as “Pioneer” style. (pp. 8, 14)
- The House does not meet the criteria of significance for listing on the CRHR. (p. 45)
- In 2009, as part of a city-wide evaluation of structures on the Inventory, historical
property consultant Archives and Architects, LLC concluded that the House did not
appear to be eligible for the CRHR as the House didn’t distinctly represent the
characteristics of the National-house type from Saratoga’s period of Horticultural
Development. (pp. 12-13)
- The House is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to
the broad patterns of our history. (p. 45)
- The House doesn’t reflect any distinct residential construction or settlement patterns
along Lumber Road (Big Basin Way) or in Saratoga in general, nor does it appear to
be associated with any distinct events that were important to the founding, early
development, or other events associated with Saratoga in the 19th century. (p. 45)
- The House isn’t associated with the lives of significant persons in the past. (p.45)
- The House does not: 1) have the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or
method of construction; 2) represent the work of a master; 3) possess high artistic
values; or 4) represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may
lack individual distinction. (p. 46)
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- The House has experienced alterations that have weakened the integrity of the
structure and it is no longer a representative example of the National/Pioneer style. (p.
46)
- The south side of the House has been extensively altered. The front porch is no longer
visible due to the placement of vertical siding along the entire porch width. (p. 14)
- The east side of the House features a replacement double-hung vinyl window as well
as a contemporary wood frame entry overhang over the side entry. (p. 15)
- The House does not appear to have the ability to convey information that is unique or
unknown in regard to an architectural style or building technique. (p. 48)
- The House does not have the historic integrity to be included in the CRHR as
measured by the criteria of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling,
and association. (pp. 44-45, 48-51)
- Location: The House appears to have remained in the location where it was
constructed while the rear addition appears likely to have been constructed separately
elsewhere circa 1920 before being joined to the front structure that was built in 1881.
(pp. 14, 48)
- Design: The House does not retain integrity of design. As stated in the report, the
House “was originally constructed in 1881 in the National architectural style. There
have been substantial alterations to the building that include the enclosure of the front
porch, and construction of the “rear addition” to the north elevation, in addition to the
exterior cladding and windows that are likely replacements. The porch is a character-
defining feature of Building 1 (1881 Fabretti House) as an example of the National or
local “Pioneer” style, and the alteration of this feature and construction of the rear
addition has impacted the overall design and plan of the house.” (p. 48)
- Setting: The House does not retain integrity of setting because the area surrounding
the House has changed substantially since 1881. The loss of all but a few of the
buildings present during the construction of the House and the construction of
contemporary infill composed of large scale residential complexes and commercial
buildings means that the House does not retain integrity of setting. (p. 49)
- Materials: The House has had substantial alterations since it was built such as the
replacement of the original exterior siding and windows and reroofing. (p. 49)
- Workmanship: As stated in the report, the workmanship on the House “would have
been evident in original windows and original wood siding, which may have been
hand-hewn.” Because those important features have been replaced, any evidence of
particular crafts from the period have been lost. (p. 50)
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- Feeling: The House has not retained integrity of feeling because the alterations to the
structure have blocked the potential for the House to evoke the aesthetic or historic
sense of a past period. (pp. 50-51)
- Association: As stated in the report, the House does not “appear to have a direct link
with significant events associated with the development of Saratoga nor any other
significant themes related to development….” on Big Basin Way in the Village. (p.
51)
- The report concludes “it does not appear that the building retains sufficient integrity
to convey architectural significance as a representative example of the National style
or local “Pioneer style”, even for local designation.” (p. 52)
For the reasons stated in the De Shazo report, the House’s designation as a heritage
resource on the Inventory should be terminated. It lacks the architectural integrity and historical
significance consistent with the purposes and objectives of Saratoga’s heritage preservation
ordinances and does not satisfy the standards for placing it on the Inventory as many other
deserving structures in Saratoga do.
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