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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-1989 HPC Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, September 6, 1989 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Warner Hutton House, 13495 Sousa Lane, Saratoga TYPE: Regular Meeting I. Routine Organization A. Roll Call Present: Koepernik, Peck, Cameron, Davis, Mitchell, Absent: Landsness, Ansnes Staff: V. Young Vice-Chair Koepernik conducted the meeting in Chair Ansnes' absence. B. Approval of minutes of 8/9/89 M/S Peck/Cameron to approve the minutes of 8/9/89 as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. C. Posting of Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda was posted at City Hall on 9/1/89. D. Oral and Written Communications Secretary Young reported that Commissioner Landsness had told her in a phone conversation that she would be resigning soon from the Commission. There was general discussion on the procedure for a new appointment to the Commission. Commissioner Davis shared a walking tour brochure from Petaluma; she thought it was a good example and that Saratoga could produce one in conjunction with the publication of the Inventory. II. New Business A. Review plans for 14503 Big Basin Way V. Young gave a brief staff report, noting that the project involved the expansion of the Bella Mia restaurant into the vacant space next door. Changes to the exterior were minimal, and all materials and colors would match the existing. There was Commission consensus that the proposed work was very much in keeping with the architectural style of the building, and was primarily cosmetic in nature; the awnings were appropriate as well as the use of similar materials. The Commission directed Secretary Young to convey to the Planning Commission their support for the project, and that the applicant was to be commended for the sensitive treatment of the building. III. Old Business A. Update on Heritage Bike Ride V. Young reported that approximately 35-40 people had signed up so far; there will be an Article in today's Saratoga News about the event, too. Commissioner Koepernik and Davis reported on the gift donations. They said they had walked through the Village and talked to ten businesses that were interested in donating gift certificates; International Coffee Exchange and Marjolaine Bakery certificates were already obtained, and the remainder would be coming in before the bike ride (Bella Mia, Trattoria, the Saratoga Drug Store, Hardware Store, Bike Shop, Ice Cream Shop, and Bakery, and Andrej's Hair Salon). Commissioner Davis also reported that Mr. Novakovich was ill and that there was the possibility that his property may be removed from the route. Commissioner Mitchell suggested posting flyers at Congress Springs Park over the weekend because soccer season was starting and there would be good visibility. B. Update on CLG Grant V. Young gave a brief staff report, noting that she had worked out a good compromise with OHP staff and that the City would be accepting the $5,000 grant. The City will not have to hire a consultant to prepare the context statements; they can be done by the Commission and staff. Young will bring the final contract documents to the Commission at the next meeting. Preview Inventory Forms The Commission completed their review of Inventory forms #A19 and #A20. Commissioner Peck shared information from a book by E.T. Sawyer (History of Santa Clara County with Biographical Sketches, 1922). IV. ITEMS INITIATED BY THE COMMISSION None. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Davis reported that she will not be able to attend the next meeting. Commissioners were reminded of the Commission Recognition Dinner coming up next week. Respectfully Submitted,