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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,