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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-1990 HPC Minutes CITY OF S&RATOG~ HERIT/tGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, May 16, 1990, 8:00 a.m. PLACE: Saratoga City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue TYPE: Regular Meeting I. Routine Organization ~. Roll Call Present: Ansnes, Davis, Koepernik, Mitchell, Peck, Sabin Staff: Adar B. Approval of Minutes of 4/18/90 M/S Koepernik/Mitchell to approve the minutes of 4/18/90. Motion passed unanimously. C. Posting the Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda was posted at City Hall on 5/11/90. D. Oral and Written Communications Sharon Landshes contacted the Planning Department and of- fered to assist with the selection of the plants and land- scaping around Warner Hutton house in its new location, in order to restore and maintain the character of the era. The Commission welcomed the offer and appreciated the time Sharon is willing to spend to enhance the historic home. Planner Adar announced a meeting, planned by the Recreation Department, to discuss teenagers' needs and priorities. The meeting was held on Thursday, 5/24/90, 9:30 a.m. at the Arts and Crafts Room. Commissioner Bruce Mitchell volunteered to represent the Heritage Preservation Commission at the meet- ing. Commissioner Mitchell notified the Commission that Mr. Larry Fine has 60% to 70% of the required owners' signatures supporting the designation of Saratoga Avenue as Heritage Lane. Mr. Fine should soon be ready for submittal of an application. Commissioner Davis reported to the Commission that during the California Preservation Conference she met Kathryne Burns, the Director of Western National Trust of Historic Preservation. Ms. Burns is involved in preparation of a model education p~ogram for Northern Arizona University. The program will be ready for use in about a year. Commis- sioner Davis will follow-up on the progress of the program 1 which may help develop an education program for Saratoga. II. OXd Business A. Heritage Tree Program Commissioner Koepernik reported to the Commission on the outcome of the Heritage Tree Committee meeting. Commission- er Koepernik noted that the Committee will prepare a list of public and private Heritage trees, which will complement the list the HPC has for heritage preservation resources. Koepernik reported that Saratoga Avenue was one of the areas discussed by the Heritage Tree Committee. The intention of the Committee is to preserve the character of Saratoga Avenue, not necessarily by preserving all the trees, since some require removal or replacement. Bruce Mitchell remarked that the character of the lane can be maintained by modifying the use of the existing easement, avoid widening and revegetate areas where widening already occurred. Willys Peck said that Saratoga Avenue is already one of the major arterials in the City and after the completion of Hwy 85, the situation will worsen and may be in conflict with preservation of Saratoga Avenue. B. Follow-up on City Council Meeting Chair Ansnes reported to the HPC that the City Council directed the Heritage Preservation Committee, Parks and Recreation Department, and City staff to work together on more planning for the use of Warner Hutton house. A concept statement is necessary to be prepared by the HP Commission. The Commissioners repeated and emphasized all the concerns discussed in previous meetings, including the conflicts which tiny tots and teens center may represent to other uses and to preservation of the historic house. Commissioner Mitchell suggested that an inventory of facili- ties which are suitable for teenagers should be prepared. He felt that Warner Hutton House is not an appropriate place for this purpose. The Commission agreed to prepare a statement by the next meeting which will include the concept of use and intentions for the house. Among other issues already discussed, the Commission agreed that no exterior changes to the house should be allowed, that the landscaping and environment should be consistent with the character and period of the house, and no parking or paving should be planned next to the house. Architectural details of the house including materials and colors should be maintained or rehabilitated. Mitchell suggested that the matter should be brought back to the City Council at the June meeting. III. New Business &. CLG Grant Work Program The Commission agreed to move this issue to the next meeting on 6/20/90 to allow them to devote more time for this dis- cussion. B. Historic Preservation Report to SHPO Staff Adar reported to the Commission that the report is due by July and should include the Commission's activities and achievements since the City was registered as a certified local agency. A draft will be prepared by staff for the Commission's review. C. Street names for new subdivision Staff brought the issue of selection of street names in new subdivisions and asked the Commissioners if they feel that proposed names should be reviewed by the Heritage Preserva- tion Commission for appropriateness for the City and a specific neighborhood. The Commissioners agreed to review proposed street names for future subdivisions. Respectfully submitted, Tsvia Adar Secretary to the Commission TA:cw