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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-1992 HPC Minutes................ Z/ CITY OF 8~RATOGA HERITAGE PRESERVATXON COI4MISSION MINUTE8 DATE: Wednesday, July 8, 1992, 8:30 a.m. PLACE: Saratoga City Hall TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORG~NISATION A. Roll Call Present: Koepernik, Davis, Peepari, Sabin, Peck, Fine. Absent: Ansnes Staff: Planning Director Paul Curtis, Adar B. Approval of Minutes of 6/10/92 M/S Sabin/Davis moved to approve the minutes of 6/10/92 as amended. Motion passed unanimously. C. Posting the Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda was posted at City Hall on 7/3/92. D. Oral and Written Communications Paul Curtis the Planning Director, informed the Commission that George White will be the staff member on the Commission after Tsvia Adar leaves. He assured the Commission that the planning staff will make every effort to help them continue with their duties in the interim and until the position has been filled. The Director also encouraged the Commission to contact him with any question. OLD BUSINE88 A. Objectives for Saratoga Avenue Heritage Lane The Commission reviewed a revised objective list and made minor modifications to objectives number 3 and 11. The list of objectives should be submitted to the City Council for review and approval. Commissioner Fine raised the issue of tree removal along Saratoga Avenue without the Commission's review. He also stressed the importance of identifying the responsible party for replacement of trees, the private owners or the City. Commissioner Sabin felt that tree removal or replacement ................... ii should be reviewed on a case by case basis. Chairman Koepernik said that in some cases the City should consider trimming trees instead of removal. He also said that the Commission should be informed of any intention for tree removal. B. Sign on Saratoga Avenue for the Heritage Lane and Orchard The Commission reviewed the revised sign language and made minor modification. The Commission decided to eliminate reference to specific persons who resided on Saratoga Avenue in the past. The Commission also decided to complete the map of resources, after the designation of the remaining portion of Saratoga Avenue as a Heritage Lane. The Commission directed staff to prepare a memorandum to the City Council recommending that the City initiate designation of the remaining portion of Saratoga Avenue as a Heritage Lane. C. Resolution of Recognition for California NativeAmericans The commission approved a draft resolution recognizing the contribution of California Native Americans. Staff was directed to submit the proposed resolution and a memorandum with the Commission's recommendations, for the City Council's review and approval. III. N~ BUSINBSS A. HPC Work Program and Priorities The Commission reviewed the items on its work program and determined that the incentive program and Saratoga's Heritage book are the first priority projects. The report to the City Council related to the incentive program, was completed by the Commission and will be scheduled on the next Council agenda. The proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance will be scheduled for Planning Commission review at a later stage. Secretary Adar reported on the status of the Heritage Book. She said that most of the text and photographs are ready. A description and photos should be prepared for the twenty four Heritage Resources recently added to the Inventory. B. City Horticulturist Report - Trees Along Saratoga Avenue The Commission reviewed the City Horticulturist report related to trees along the designated portion of Saratoga Avenue. The Commission agreed that removal or replacement of trees should be reviewed by the Commission on a case by case basis. The Commission concluded that a report should be prepared for the City Council review. The report should include a priority list of different levels of urgency for the necessary tree treatment. In addition, the report should also include a recommendation to authorize staff to mail the appropriate portions of the Arborist report to property owners who reside on Saratoga Avenue. The purpose of the information is to allow private owners to proceed with the appropriate treatment of the trees adjacent to their property, if they choose to do so. C. Review of Sign Proposed for the Warner Hutton House The Commission reviewed the proposed sign alternatives as presented by the Recreation Department. The Commission unanimously agreed that a free standing sign is inappropriate for the style and character of the house and that a simple plaque or small identification sign on the building itself will serve the same purpose. The commission recommends that the sign emphasize the historical name of the house and not its use as a teen center. Commissioner Sabin also added that the landscaping of the house may be in conflict with the sign as proposed. Commissioner Fine made a motion that the HPC does not recommend any sign except for a small plaque on the house recognizing Warner Hutton House as a historic home. In addition the Commission recommends removal of all temporary signs from the building by December 1992. Davis second and the motion approved unanimously. D. Review of Swimming Pool and Trellis proposed at 15231 Quito Road The owner of Casa Tierra, a Historic Landmark, requested the commission's review of new structures on the property. Mr. Boyle described the type and location of the proposed swimming pool and trellis and the material to be used for the structures. The Commission was pleased with the proposal and the compatibility of the design, materials and colors with the historic structures. The Commission requested that the owner use lighting fixtures and intensity which are sensitive to the historic property and structures. The light should not shine outside the property and the sources of light should be concealed by appropriately covered fixtures. Commissioner Peepari moved to recommend approval of the proposal as presented to the Commission. Fine seconded and the motion was approved unanimously. E. HPC Authority Relating to Modifications to Heritage Resources. This item was continued to the next meeting on 8/12/92. IV. ITENS INITIATED BY THE COHMISSION None V. ~%DJOURI~ENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The next meeting will be on August 13, at 8:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, George White Secretary