HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-1989 HPC Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, February 1, 1989 - 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Warner Hutton House, 13495 Sousa Lane, Saratoga
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. Routine Orqanization
A. Roll Call
Present: Koepernik, Voester, Cameron, Landshess,
Mitchell
Absent: Heid, Artshes
Staff: S. Emslie, V. Young
B. Approval of minutes of 1/18/89
M/S Voester/Cameron to approve the minutes of 1/18/89 as
submitted. Passed unanimously.
C. Posting of Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda was posted
at City Hall on 1/27/89.
D. Oral and Written Communications
Secretary Young reported that the CLG grant application
was submitted; total request is $14,400. Planning
Director Emslie gave a brief report on the redwood tree at
the Marsh-Metzger property.
Secretary Young shared plans for an addition for one of
the preview properties (21120 Wardell Road, owned by M.
Christiano). There was consensus that the addition was in
keeping with the existing house, using similar materials
and form. Commissioner Landsness expressed that it was a
good example of a sensitive addition and could be used as
a graphic example in the Inventory book. There was
consensus to direct the Secretary to convey to planning
staff suggestions for conditions of approval on the
project, i.e. use same materials, incorporate flared edge
where house meets foundation, etc.
Secretary Young and Commissioners Cameron and Koepernik
gave a brief recap of the preservation workshop held at
DeAnza.
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II. Old Business
A. Heritage Ordinance Revisions
Secretary Young noted that the item was on the Council
agenda that evening, but it would be continued to March 1;
she asked the Commission for additional recommendations on
the non-resident membership appointments.
The Commission felt as a whole that people residing within
the zip code area of Saratoga (95070 and 95071) should be
allowed to serve, in order to give the Council greater
flexibility in appointing professional and other members
to the Commission. There was concern that the appointment
from the Saratoga Historical Foundation not be limited to
a City resident; the fact that they are a member of that
organization should indicate their interest in Saratoga.
There was consensus that all three categories of
membership, not just the professional category, be allowed
to live in the 95070 zip code area.
There was also consensus that Commissioners who change
their status from resident to non-resident status during
their term should be allowed to complete their term, but
only with approval of both the Commission and the Council
This would ensure continuity on the Commission.
M/S Landshess/Mitchell to send a recommendation to the
City Council incorporating the above items of consensus
regarding the ordinance revisions. Passed unanimously.
B. Letter to Inventory property owners
The Commission reviewed the draft letter prepared by
Commissioner Ansnes. After minor wording changes, there
was consensus to direct the Secretary to send the letters.
III. New Business
A. Heritage Lanes and Districts
This item was placed on the agenda to initiate discussion
on the topic. Young reported that identification of
potential districts was added to the CLG grant
application, as an item for the consultant to perform.
Commissioner Cameron relayed the experience of a property
owner in a historic district in Los Gatos, and how
important it was to establish districts to have review of
new structures and additions to structures.
In regard to heritage lanes, Commissioner Voester noted
she would explore a lane in the Burns/Marion area in the
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near future; also felt the Williams/Walnut area should be
considered.
IV. Items Initiated By The Commission
None
V. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie You~ ./]
Secretary t~ CommiSsion