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HERITAGE PRESBRVATION COHHISSION
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DATE: Wednesday, March 11, 1992, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Saratoga city Hall
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
A. Roll Call
Present: Koepernik, Ansnes, Davis, Peck, Peepari, Sabin.
Absent: None
Staff: Adar, Beverly Tucker-Recreation Dept. Coordinator
B. Approval of Minutes of 2/12/92
M/S Peck/Sabin moved to approve the minutes of 2/12/92 as
amended. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Posting the Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda was posted at
City Hall on 3/6/92.
D. Oral and Written Communications
Secretary Adar reminded the Commission that registration to
the conference in Eureka should be completed by 4/1/92.
The Commission inquired about the opening for the Heritage
Commission positions. Adar informed the Commission that two
positions are open. There are already two candidates who
submitted application for these positions. In accordance with
the City Code, Norm Koepernik will be able to apply for
another term on the Commission.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Relocation of the adobe wall, 15321 Quito Road
The applicants withdrew their request for review.
B. Rehabilitation of the Warner Hutton House
' Beverly Tucker, the Recreation Coordinator, reported to the
Commission on the status of the Warner Hutton House
restoration. She also presented a choice of carpeting for the
different rooms in the house. The Commission approved the
selected carpet designs. The Commission requested a list of
furniture needed for the house and will check on available
items that can be donated. The Commission asked to continue
to be informed and involved at each stage of the restoration
process.
C. Amendments to the Fence Ordinance
Secretary Adar reported to the Commission on the Planning
Commission meeting related to the Fence Ordinance amendments.
The Planning Commission requested to meet with the Heritage
Commission to discuss the regulation related to sound walls
along Heritage Lanes. The Planning Commission is interested
in the Heritage Commission's position related to compatibility
of sound walls with the historic character of the Saratoga
Avenue.
A joint meeting was scheduled on 4/28/92.
D. Respond to correspondence from owners of Heritage Resources
The Commission discussed the concerns expressed in Mr. Smith's
letter. It was agreed to include a discussion item related to
the Commission's authority in reviewing modifications to
historic structures on the next meeting agenda.
Staff was directed to respond to the letters and explain the
process of inclusion of historic structures on the inventory.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Agenda Items for the CC/HPC Joint Meeting
The Commission suggested that the following items be included
on the joint meeting agenda:
- Report on Commission's activities in 1991-92
- Review of Commission's work program for 1992-93
- Incentive/Education program - positive approach
- Short slide show - by Liz Ansnes
B. Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Regulations
This item was continued to the 4/8/92 meeting.
C. Library Expansion Committee
The Commission appointed Commissioner Robert Peepari to serve
on the Library Expansion Committee.
Commissioner Peepari said that it is important to preserve the
interior and exterior design of the library and the
integration of the structure with the orchard.
ITEMH INITIATED BY THE CO~IS8ION
None
V. ADJOUI~HENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The next meeting will
be on April 8, at 8:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tsvia Adar
Secretary