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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-1985 HPC Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, April 17, 1985, 3:30 p.m. PLACE: Saratoga Community Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga TYPE: Regular Meeting ROUTINE ORGANIZATION ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cameron, Heid, McArthur, Voester, and Chairperson Landshess Absent: Commissioner Kvamme MINUTES The Commission waived the reading of the minutes of the meeting of March 6, 1985 and approved the minutes unanimously with Commissioner Heid abstaining since he did not attend that meeting. The Commission also waived the reading of the minutes of the meeting of April 3, 1985 and approved the minutes unanimously with Commissioner McArthur abstaining since she did not attend that meeting. I. OLD BUSINESS A. Report on House Tour Commissioner McArthur reported 994 tickets were sold through the mail, 146 tickets from the History Center and 15 at individual homes. Total proceeds were $13,860 and costs were $3,110. Discussion of how the proceeds were to be divided between the City and the History Center than followed. The Commission then discussed the crowd looking at the exhibits and the interest generated by the tour. Possible homes for the next tour were discussed. Chairperson Landsness indicated that a letter needed to be addressed to the City Council regarding whether this money should be put into the City Budget or into a separate trust fund/foundation. Commissioner Voester suggested that the Commission develop ideas for the use of the money and explain these ideas in the same letter. Discussion then followed on whether the Commission 1 would still receive some funding from the City or if these funds would be used for Commission support. Commissioner Voester asked if the Commission should conduct another tour next year or would that be too soon? Commissioner Cameron commented that the next tour should not come down in performance compared with this year's tour. The importance of the History Center volunteers was discussed. Commissioner McArthur stated that if a connection with the History Center is not maintained every year the City may lose its support. Commissioner Heid asked what buildings would be used next time. Chairman Landsness indicated that Mr. Pinel (Fox and Carskadon) knows of some homes that could be used. Discussion followed on appropriate "Thank yous" for those who participated in the tours. Commissioner Voester indicated that something tangible, like a plaque, be given to those people that allowed their homes to be used. Commissioner McArthur suggested a proclamation or resolution adopted by the City Council. Commissioner Heid volunteered to write the text of these resolutions. Staff indicated that the Deputy City Clerk would be consulted on procedure. Commissioner McArthur suggested that the homeowners be invited to the Council meeting for a presentation. It was determined that a request for these resolutions should be put in the report to the City Council. Discussion then returned to how the tour funds would be used including brochures, plaques, and other items. Chairperson Landsness expressed interest in working on revising the walking tour. The Commission agreed to think about the matter and discuss it at the next meeting. Discussion then followed on adding certain homes (Kvamme, C~swell) to the City survey. B. HP-7, Application for Heritage Resource Designation- Saratoga Historical Museum This item had been continued from the last meeting so that Staff could prepare findings. Commissioner Heid moved to accept the findings as written by Staff. Commissioner Voester seconded the motion which was passed unanimously. Commissioner Heid then explained the last meeting on the Montalvo Plan as a member of the Montalvo Board. This meeting was for a preliminary review of the plan which covers vehicle movement, parking, road alignment, restoration of landscaping, work and maintenance areas, and the elimination of the County Arboretum. The site would basically remain the same. The neighbors expressed concern about growth in use. The meeting was considered a good start. 2 II. NEW BUSINESS A. HP-9, Application for Heritage Resource Designation - Saratoga Village Library The Commission discussed corrections to the application and indicated that the style of the structure was modified California Spanish Revival. Commissioner Heid explained the comments he added to the application. The Commission determined that criteria a, b, c, d, and e should be used in the findings for this application. Chairperson Landsness reported on the progress of the Village Committee. That group determined that a Design Overlay for the Village would be more appropriate than an Historic Overlay. This ordinance would describe the historic significance of the Village. The major thrust of the overlay would be design considerations and a brochure containing design guidelines. III. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michael Flores Secretary MF/kah