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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-1988 HPC Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, June 15 1988 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Warner Hutton House, 13495 Sousa Lane, Saratoga TYPE: Regular Meeting I. Routine Organization A. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Heid, Koepernik, Ansnes, Cameron, Landshess, Voester Absent: None Staff: V. Young Public: R. Tyrrell B. Approval of minutes of 6/1/88 M/S Cameron/Ansnes to approve the minutes of 6/1/88 as submitted. Passed unanimously, Commissioner Voester abstaining. C. Posting of Agenda Staff noted the agenda was posted at City Hall on Friday, June 10, 1988. D. Oral and Written Communications V. Young noted the letter in the packet from the owners of Kerwin Ranch, at the corner of Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenues. No response is necessary. Chairman Held noted he had received information on three potential Inventory properties from Mr. Arch Brolly. He noted that he had given the Inventory list to board members of the Saratoga Historical Foundation to review. II. New Business A. Review landmark alteration application for handicapped access ramp at Saratoga Historical Museum, Designated Landmark #7. V. Young gave a brief staff report on the application noting that it was a City project funded by HCD funds. No alterations were proposed for the structure itself. Commissioner Held stated he would abstain from discussing and voting on the item because he prepared the plans for the project. Heritage Preservation Minutes - 6/15/88 Commissioner Voester noted that there was an expressed need for the ramp and that the design was appropriate to the structure. M/S Cameron/Koepernik to recommend to the Planning Director approval of the application based on the Commission's determination that the proposed work is consistent with the purposes and objectives of the heritage preservation chapter of the City Code, and that the proposed work does not adversely affect and will be compatible with the external appearance of the landmark and surrounding structures. Passed unanimously, Commissioner Heid abstaining. III. 01d Business A. Heritage Resource Inventory Chairman Heid noted he had talked to Mrs. Gaspar, owner of the Paul Masson Hunting Lodge on Pierce Road, regarding the Inventory form for her property. Mr. Heid had made some corrections and additions to the form and given it to her to review; she had not submitted any comments. He also noted that he had sent a memo to all the Council members regarding the Commission's approach to adopting the Inventory. There was discussion on the order of the list. V. Young noted the list was in alphabetical order only for ease in use by staff and the public; it could be reorganized for actual publication. There was consensus to add an asterisk to the properties that are already Designated Heritage Landmarks, and to add the Selection Criteria to the list. M/S Voester/Landsness to approve Resolution HP-88-01, a resolution of the Heritage Preservation Commission adopting the Heritage Resource Inventory on behalf of the City of Saratoga, based on the findings set forth in the resolution, with the addition of an asterisk identifying the Designated Landmarks and the Selection Criteria to the list. Passed unanimously. There was then discussion on the press release to be prepared and the letters to be sent to the property owners. Mr. Tyrrell addressed the Commission on this item, suggesting they prepare a "press kit" with a press release, photographs, etc. and that it be delivered personally to the newspapers. Chairman Heid and Secretary Young will work on the press release. Heritage Preservation Minutes - 6/1/88 IV. Items Initiated by the Commission Commissioner Voester noted that the Nelson Gardens General Plan Amendment application was to be heard by the City Council at this evening's meeting. Commissioner Ansnes expressed her support and appreciation of the assistance given to the Commission by Secretary Young and commended her for receiving one of the employee recognition awards. All other Commissioners concurred. IV. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6 at the Warner Hutton House. Respectfully submitted, Valerie YouggI Secretary t~ommission