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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-1986 HPC Minutes OITY OF SARAlOG_6 ~,,~RiTfGE PRESERUATION OOMMISSION HINUIES DATE: Wednesday, March 19, 1986, 3:30 p.m. PLACE: Saratoga Community Library, t3560 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga TYPE: Regular Meeting ROUTINE ORCANIZATION Roll C~tl Present: Commissioners Bielinsk. i, Cameron, Koepernik, Uoester, and Chairperson LandsheSS Absent: Commissioner Held MINUTE5 No minutes were reviewed. I. OLD BUSINESS 8. Home Tour Discussion With California History Center It was noted that only some of the people in Saratoga have received their invitatZons. Commissioner Koepernik stated that he had received responses from all but two wineries he contacted. The donations so far total 18 cases, He estimates that they will get a total of 28 oases. Commissioner Koepernik asked about the donation letters for %he wine. Chairperson tandsness stated that Commissioner Koepernik should write the letters. It was decided that the wine would be iced on the day of the event. Chairperson Landsness noted that coffee would be donated by International Coffee Co. and they will do a coffee grinding demonstration. There was discussion on how the lemonade would be made. Chairperson LandsheSS noted that she would get Buy and Save to donate lemonade. 0ommzssioner goesten stated that if they would have to buy the lemonade, she would suggest that larger cans of instant lemonade be purchased. Chairperson LandsheSS stated that someone should be appointed to take care of the nitpicking details. It was noted that water would be at the different homes on the tour and the dispensers would be rented from 81hambra. Discussion followed on what would be looked for at the time of the fire department inspections. There was agreement that large flower pots should be used, filled with sand, for extinguishing cigarettes, Chairperson Landsness noted that her large flower pots could be used, Janet of California History Center stated that she needs a list of people who have received complimentary tickets. Mary Jane of the History Center Heritage Conmission ~utes, 3-19-86 asked for volunteers to be in the publicity photo~. She noted when the photos would be taken. Chairperson Landsness stated that perhaps the mayor should be in the pictures. On the insurance, Janet from the History Center said that she was going through the district first and that she would know more tomorrow, Chairperson Landsness stated that some reserve officers will be hired. Helen from the History Center will be contacted to find out about hiring the security guards for the homes on the tour. Also, she will be amked to find out about renting tables, table cloths, etc. Betsy from the History Center said that they will be able to set up the refreshments in the laundry room at Villa Decdora. Commissioner Koepernik volunteered his claw foot bathtub for the ice. There was agreement that wash tubs would be easier to use. Helen from the History Center was volunteered to take care of the ice. Commissioner Voester stated she talked to John Schwartz of VITA about the tour. The building will be opened on the day of the tour, Betsy of the History Center suggested contacting UITA to see if they would volunteer to dress in cOStUMe the day of the tour. Commissioner Bielinski has gotten the La Trattoria Restaurant to donate bread. Chairperson Landshess will ask Gene's Hark et for crackers. Marlclaire will donate some croissants. Large garbage bags will be used to keep the bread fresh. If it rains the day of the event, refreshments could be served in the great hall at the Peck's. The Bregman's garage is another alternative. Janet from the History Center is to bring the signs that were used last year at the next meeting. Staff is to write a letter to Callrams to advise them that temporary signs will be used along Big Basin Way that day. Meeting was scheduled for April 18 at 3:30 p.m. for last Minute things. h details Meeting is scheduled for April 2 at 3:J0 p.m. Commissioner Voester noted that Volunteer Voice of Saratoga mentions the tour and that volunteers are needed. There was concensus that Janet of the History Center should get the insurance with a limit of $1,000. I? the insurance cost is over that then they would shop around. Mary Jane of the History Center estimated that 117 volunteers are needed for the tour, She stated that she will schedule the fire inspections. There will be a table for the Heritage Commission and the History Center at Villa Deodor~ and at the Musuem. Janet from the History Center is to bring in the blank evaluation forms from test year. It was noted that there might have to be a sign outside the Chamber of Commerce to let people know where the tickets are being sold. Commissioner goester noted that next year they may want to consider group rates for the tickets. Janet from the History Center' said that the florists frOM last year could be counted on again to provide the flowers. II. OTHER BUSINESS The Commission reviewed the request to remove an oak, tree from the rear yard at 14672 Oak Street. The house, known as the William King House, has been designated as a historic landmark. There was concensus that the decision on the need to remove the tree should be ],eft to the City Horticulturist, but if the tree had to be removed it should be replaced with another oak, preferably a California Live Oak. Heritage CoMmimsion ~tings~ 3-19-88 There was some discussion on the u~e of Bed and Breakfast establishments as a Means to save historic structures. Staff noted that this use is ~ conditional use in the commercial districts but was not permitted io residential districts, The Commission decided that a Memo be directed to the Planning ConMission to suggest that they consider allowing bed and breakfast uses for homes in residential areas that have been designated as historic landmarks. Staff noted that thm City Council had asked the Commission to Make a recommendation on the request by Pat Putcat! to have a plaque on the building which was donated to the 6ity by her father-in-law. Statf has contacted Ms, Purcell who will be sending a letter on her request. 815o, the Commission is to consider if there are other buildings where this might be appropriate. The Commission will discuss ~e item when the Zet~er fro~ Ms. Purcelt is received. III. ~DJOUNMEN! The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p,m. Respectfully ~ubmitted, .I;<.....~;;...~'. L >~ .< ;:.:;;, Diana Lewis Secretary