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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.
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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
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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