HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-1985 HPC Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, November 20, 1985
PLACE: Saratoga Community Library
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cameron, Heid, Voester, Koepernik,
Bielinski, Chairperson Landsmess
Absent: Commissioner Kvamme
A. MINUTES
The Minutes for November 6 were approved as read with the
exception that Mr. Natdie (page 2) should read Mrs. Natdie.
B. CORRESPONDENCE
1. It was moved and seconded that the Commission acquire a
membership in the California Preservation Foundation for one year
to determine the extent of possible services.(Voester/Koepernik)
2. Sheten presented information received on San Diego's
Heritage Park sent following C. Voester's visit.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Warner Hutton House Update
At the November 7th, hearing of the request to save the
Warner Hutton House, the city council voiced the concern
over what would happen if more old houses became available
to the city in the future. C. Laudsmess responded that
this house happened to be in very good condition, and
very appropriate for the orchard park site. The city
council had turned over to staff the need for an estimate
of the costs for maintenance, other possible uses and
locations for the structure. C. Landsmess then read over
a report submitted by Dan Trinidad Jr., Director of
Maintenance for the City. C. Landsmess explained that
if federal funds were involved in the construction of
Highway 85, Cal Trans must pay for the moving and site
preparation for the Warner Hutton house. The
Commissioners decided that they wanted to put a suggestion
forward to the city that the building's interior be kept
intact, with a historic atmosphere, and be used more for
receptions and commission meetings than for city offices.
The commissioners agreed that the location of the house
should be in the orchard as close as possible to the
location of the original farm house.
C. Koeperntk emphasized that we tell the city council that
support for this preservation effort means involvement
with their community and a benefit to all.
C. Cameron mentioned that the city does have 3 years to
budget for the move and relocation of the building. C.
Heid said he would get the historical foundation to support
the relocation-preservation effort.
B. Brass Plaque Update
C. Eoepernik reported that within three weeks we should
have a drawing of the plaques.
C. Landshess is preparing the certificate to be presented
to Jennifer Taylor.
D. New Designations
1. C. Landshess discussed her meeting with Janet
Greenleaf regarding the possible designation of her
house. Discussion ensued regarding how strict the
commission will be regarding changes/modifications
made to designated structures. The ordinance was
refered to, and C. LandsheSS and C. Bielinski made the comment
that changes could be made as long as they were
"compatible" and "did not adversely affect" the existing
architecture.
2. C. Woesmet reported on the progress regarding
designation of the Fireman's Bell. The Volunteer
Fireman are willing to have it designated but they
want to have a stipulation, that if the organization ever becomes
defunct, the commission would be responsible for moving and
caring for the bell.
E. House Tour Update
The next meeting for the Home Tour will be January 22,
$:30pm at the Saratoga Community Library.
Other Old Business
1. A letter was sent to the City Hanager regarding
the need for staff help for the commission.
2. C. Landsness reported that the reading of the
designation papers for the Maulden/Nardte victorian
will be on next weeks city council agenda.
3. The next commission meeting will start early, 3:00pm
in the parking lot next to the orchard to examine the
potential site for the Warner Hutton house relocation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted,