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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-1989 HPC Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, November 1, 1989 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Warner Hutton House, 14395 Sousa Lane TYPE: Regular Meeting I. Routine Orqanization A. Roll Call Present: Ansnes, Cameron, Koepernik, Peck Absent: Davis, Mitchell Staff: Adar, Walgren B. Approval of minutes of 10/4/89 M/S Cameron/Peck to approve the minutes of 10/4/89. Motion passed unanimously. C. Posting of Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda was posted at City Hall on 10/13/89, and remained posted until the following meeting. D. Oral and Written Communications Secretary Walgren introduced the commission to Saratoga's new Associate Planner in charge of advance planning, Tsvia Adar. Taking Valerie's place, Tsvia was attending this meeting to familiarize herself with the commission and its members. A general discussion then followed regarding heritage structures damaged by the earthquake: The Bella Mia restaurant was reported to have sustained damage, but was seen to be open for business, and the adobe house, Casa Tierra, was reported to have lost part of its historic wall. The most costly damage appears to have been at the Villa Montalvo arboretum. Extensive structural damage was reported by the building department which would require repair. Part of the Villa, however, is deemed safe and is open for public functions and events. Koepernick brought up the question of who has jurisdiction over the repair of this Historic National Register building. Staff agreed to have this information at the next meeting. Walgren mentioned that interest has been generated regarding the columns at the entrance to Villa Montalvo, and whether or not these are included as part of the National Register designation. If not, the commission may want to designate these as separate designated heritage resources. Staff will provide follow-up at the next meeting. Lastly, staff reported to the commission that inquiries have been made regarding the removal of the pioneer style heritage resource home at 20141 Rancho Bella Vista in order to build a new residence at the site. Staff will keep the commissioners posted if an application for site modification is submittted. II. Old Business A. Handouts: Santa Clara Co. Heritage Network Meeting The commission accepted the information and there was a brief discussion and general interest in the moving of the Ainsley home from its present location to a site adjacent to the Campbell Historic Museum. B. Status of New Commissioner The new commissioner, Steve Benzing was unable to attend today, but will be participating in the November 15th meeting. An architect with Warren Heid and Associates, Steve was officially sworn in at the November 1st City Council meeting, and will be completing Sharon Landshess' term, which expires in April of 1990. C. Necessity of Homeowner's Permission to Publish Inventory This item, and the correspondence from the City Attorney, was accepted. D. Warner Hutton Remodeling Plans The commission was concerned about the fate of the Warner Hutton house both during the move and after, when interior remodeling and furnishing begins. It was suggested by Chairperson Ansnes that a non-profit organization be created to assist and over-see the remodeling plans. Other commissioners felt that this was a good idea, but that the creation of a non-profit group was too time consuming and that individual commissioners could just as well provide this assistance. To begin with, staff agreed to meet with the community center staff to provide a tentative floor plan showing how the home may be used once it is moved. III. ITEMS INITIATED BY THE COMMISSION The commision requested an update on the CLG grant ($5000) and a breakdown of how the matching City funds would be provided. It is most likely that the City's contribution will be limited to staff time and services. In light of this, the commisssion may want to consider preparing the heritage resource book in-house. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~ta4~es Walgren Secretary to the Commission