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DATE: Wednesday, July 24, 1991, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Saratoga City Hall
TYPE: Re~mlar Meeting
ROU~ZNR ORGBJZSATIOH
A. Roll Call
Present: Ansnes, Davis, Koeperntk, Peck, Peepari, Sabin
Absent: Mitchell
Staff: Adar
B. Approval of Minutes of 7/10/91
M/S Peck/Peepari moved to approve the minutes of 7/24/91.
Motion passed unanimously.
C. Posting the Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda was posted at
City Hall on 7/5/91.
D. Oral and Written Communications
Commissioner Davis reported to the Commission that the first
draft Open Space Element has been completed. Davis said that
all the Heritage Preservation Commission's concerns were
addressed in the draft element. The only concern that
Commissioner Davis has is related to the scenic open space map
which is included in the proposed element. The map indicates
properties which are underdeveloped and may have scenic open
space value. Davis is concerned because, in her opinion, the
maR is not inclusive and sites were not properly surveyed
prior to inclusion on the map. Arialogically, Davis felt the
Heritage Preservation Commission should be careful in the
evaluation of the historic significance of properties prior
to inclusionon the Heritage Resource Inventory.
The Commission agreed that it is important to have a clear
and simple review process. Property owners should be notified
that their property is included on the Heritage Resource
Inventory. Commissioner Ansnes also emphasized that
preservation issues should be distinguished from planning
issues when submitted for the Commission's review.
Commissioner Peck informed the Commission that the Historic
Museum has recently completed the construction of a
reproduction of a prune dipping fireplace.
II. OLD BUSXB'BSG
A. Heritage Resource Inventory Preview List
The Commission reviewed the Heritage Resources on the preview
list for which a survey has been completed. Twenty four
additional resources met the City Code criteria for Heritage
resources and were added to the Inventory.
B. Heritage Preservation Commission's Work Program
The Commission reviewed the work program and assigned
responsibilities to each of the commissioners and staff. The
assignments were as follows:
1. complete the publication of "Saratoga's Heritage" book -
staff.
2. Research and prepare a publication of the history of
transportation routes - Koepernik and Peck.
3. Study and prepare a Heritage Lane Inventory - completed.
4. Prepare a publication which will include a description
of the history and architectural qualities of selected
historic homes - Peepari and Sabin.
5. Initiate public panels and presentations of subjects
related to the City's history - to be coordinated with
Saratoga's Historical Foundation.
6. Develop educational program including slide shows in
schools and other public groups. The educational program
should be coordinated with Saratoga Historical Foundation
and with a key school person - Ansnes and Davis.
7. Publish articles in the local newspaper on a regular
-. basis, including an article explaining the meaning of the
Heritage Resource Inventory - rotate responsibility.
Staff will also check with Saratoga News the possibility
of assigning a permanent column for publications related
to heritage preservation. The same information prepared
for the "Resource of the Month", in the next item (8),
can also be published in the paper.
8. Create a changing display in the City Hall presenting the
"Resource of the Month" including the history,
architectural description and photographs of the selected
resource - Sabin, Ansnes and Adar.
9. Develope an incentive program to encourage preservation
of historic resources - to be scheduled and developed in
the next Commission's meetings.
1II. NBW BUBZNBSB
A. Guidelines for administrative review of modifications to
Resources on the Heritage Resource Inventory
The Commission reviewed and approved the guidelines for review
and approval of minor revisions to structures on the Heritage
Resource Inventory.
Guidelines for administrative review of modification to
structures listed on the Heritaqe Resource Inventory
The list includes minor alterations which will not change the
character, architectural style or features.
1. Interior remodeling or restoration of single family
dwellings.
2. Replacement of roof cover with same materials and colors.
3. Replacement of windows and exterior doors with same size,
materials, color and design.
4. Restoration of architectural features to original where
documents are available.
5. Minor alteration to elevations which are not exposed to
view by the public.
6. Emergency structural repair.
7. Replacement of decaying portions of sidings to match
existing materials.
B. Request to restore the chimney at the Foothill Club
The Colission discussed the request to restore the chimney
at the Foothill Club, a heritage resource on the National
Register. The Commission with the advice of the State
Historic Preservation Office recommends the followings:
a. The original bricks, as many as available, should be used
for the restoration of the chimney.
b. If necessary, other bricks, which match the original, may
be used. The newer bricks should be located in areas less
visible to the public.
c. The mortar to be used should be soft and of the same
color, texture and composition as the original mortar.
IV. IT~ INITIATED BY THE CO~J~XSSION
None.
V. ~DJOUaNMBNT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The next meeting will
be on August 28th at 8:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tsvia Adar
Secretary