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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, November 6, 1985
PLACE: Saratoga Community Library
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cameron, Heid, Voester, Koepernik,
Bielinski, Chairperson Landshess
Absent: Commissioner Kvamme
MINUTES
The minutes for September 26, 1985 were approved with the
following correction: the boundaries of the proposed
historic district should not read Oak Place are but Park
Place area. The minutes for October 16, were approved
unanomously.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Heid suggested we communicate to the city
council the urgent need for staff help to maintain basic
heritage commission needs. Commissioner Cameron will draft
a memo to the city manager, with a copy to the mayo~
A. Preparation of bronze plaques - Report
Commissioner Koepernik reported on the progress of
design of the plaques, stating that a mock-up
should be here soon.
Warner Hutton House - Report
Commissioner Voester reported on activities in San
Diego's Heritage Park. Chairperson Landshess
suggested talking to the County Historical Heritage
Commission regarding their experience in relocating
historic structures.
The Commission discussed the upcoming discussion of
acquisition of the Warner Hutton house, scheduled
for the next city council meeting.
Commissioner Landshess presented a letter sent to
Cal Trans requested agreement with the city's
desire to designate the house a landmark.
Other Pending Designations - Comm. Voester Report
Mr. Zambetti was unsure as to if he would resubmit
his designation. Commissioner Voester is working
on the designation of the Fireman's Bell. The next
priority will be to work with Madronia Cemetary.
D. Home Tour
Commissioner Kvamme has spoken to Fox and Carskaden
and obtained a $1000 contribution toward the printing
costs of the Home Tour brochure.
E. Village Beautificatton
The Commission reviewed the report dated September
27, 1985 of the Saratoga Village Task Force.
Commissioner Landshess reported on the input she
provided regarding the need for a historic overlay
zone, or design criteria similar to that developed
by Pacific Grove.
NEW BUSINESS
A. MAULDON/NARDIE DESIGNATION
Commissioner Landshess presented the application
from Nr. Natdie to have the victorian on 6th and
Big Basin designated. Commissioner Heid
emphasized that the Commission should in no way
get involved with the parking issue, only the
working with the owners on designation, use of
historical building code, etc.etc.
B. Commissioner Voester suggested a news story be
done on the extent of various designations;
Commissioner Btelinski offered to write a
release and get it to the papers.
C. GYPSY RILL FARB -
Commissioner Koepernik visited the site and
presented photos. The Commission agreed that
there appeared no historical significance to
the site or architectural structures; only the
age of the house and its rustic charm were of
interest.
ADJOURNNENT
The Heettng was adjourned at 5:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted ....
/ Seonaid Bielitski, Commissioner