HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-1985 HPC Minutes CITY OF S6RATOGA
HERIT6GE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Date: Wednesday, July t7, IBSS
Place: Saratoga Community Center Meeting Room
Type: Regular Meeting
ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Held, Koepernik, Kvamme, Mchrthur,
Voester, and Cheirperson Landsness
Absent: Commissioner Cameron
MINUFES
The minutes of June 19, 198S were approved with
Commissioner MoArthur abstaining. The minutes of July 17,
were approved. The minutes of April 17 were approved with
Commissioner Kvamme abstaining.
OLD BUSINES~
A. McWilliamm House Findings
The report of finding~ for HP-IO was pre~ented.
A correction wes made for the last word of
paragraph ~l: archetectural should read
architectural.
Mike amked thai Sharon follow up to Make sure
ordinances for HP-7, HP-9, and HP--10 are prepared
and placed on %he City Council agenda.
Warren ~oved/Sharen seconded the motion for
approval of Findings of the Mc~illiams House.
B. Commissioner Koepernik reported on the bronze
plaques for Heritage Landmarks. The standard size
of S" x 8" will run $98 less $8 discount. We are
promitred one let%mr per square inch, hence 40
let%mrs. Norm will get estimate on 4" x S", use
of city logo, and what is involved if minor
changes are made to each plaque.
C. Presentations to House Tour Participants
Resolutions have been prepared. They will be
presented at a City Council meeting in September.
Sennaid will contact all home owner5 to determine
when all can attend.
Heritage Preservation CoMmission Minutes Page 2
7/17/8S
II. NEW BUSINESS
The issue of the use of the Schrager property was
discussed by Ohairperson LendsMeSS, It was
decided that the commimsion could not take a stand
to support either its commercial or residential
USe,
B. CoMmismioner Voester reported on designating the
Firemmn's Bell as a Heritage Resource. She has
aisc spoken to Sumanne Lorschbough regarding the
designation of her house. She is very eager.
Also, the Manager of Hakone Garden is hesitant to
pursue designation as he is concerned over what
kind o~ restrictions mighi result upon Hekone's
development. The possibility of designating
Gaprod Ranch was also discussed, but because it is
in county property, 'the site will be considered
later.
Commissioner Voester presented a newspaper
article from the Saratoga News which discussed the
Los Altos Walking Tour. The possibility of having
the newspaper publish the Saratoga Wetking Tour
was discussed.
The Commission received a call from Carol Mackel
regarding revisions to the ordinance. A concern
was expressed that there should be more concise
conditions in the ordinance regarding moving
historical buildings.
E, Dan Trinidad was asked to construct a sign for
Central Park.
F. The Commission thanked Mike Flores and made a
presentation to him for his sincere effort to
keep the commission moving ahead despite all of
us.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:J0 p.m.
Respec%fulty submitted,
Commissioner Bielinski