HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-1994 HPC Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, February 8, 1994, 9 a.m.
PLACE: Warner Hutton House
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANISATION
A. Roll Call
Present= ~nsnes, Davis, Dutro, Fine, Koepernik, Peck, Peepari,
Absent~ None
Staff: Secretary White, Planner Stanohina
Guestsz Hr. Fredriokson and Mr. Bean
B. Approval of Minutes of 12/14/93
The Minutes for 12/14/93 were approved as submitted.
M/$ Fine/Peepari
c. Posting the Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda was posted at City
Hall on Friday 2/4/94.
D. Oral and Written Communications
None.
II. OLD BUSINESS
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. SD-94-001, Oden/Bean, 14024 Saratoga Avenue, Review of
subdivision plans.
Mr. Bean and Fredrickson were present to present the plans to the
Commission. Planner Branchina provided staff support. After
familiarizing themselves with the plans the Commission conducted a
general discussion which included issues such as the relative
historical value of the home, the location of the proposed
subdivision on the Designated Heritage Lane, possible street names
and the proposed wall along Saratoga Avenue.
The Commission felt strongly that the look of the natural
landscaping should be maintained along Saratoga Avenue via some
sort of landscape maintenance agreement. They also expressed
reservation about the compatibility of the proposed wall fronting
on lots %1 and 45. The applicant agreed to bring the final wall
plans back the HPC for review and approval before construction.
The applicant also understood that the Heritage Commission must
review and approve any new street name for the subdivision.
&fret discussion of the above the Commission resolves to recommend
to the Planning Commission as follows:
X. A motion was approved unanimously to allow the ~emolition of the
home on the Heritage Xnventorywith the proviso that the applicant
document the home and site with photographs and as built plans.
M/S Fine/Ansnes. The CSmmission also asked if a tour of the home
could be arranged with the family prior to demolition.
2. & motion was approved unanimously to support the subdivision
adjacent to the Heritage Lane subject the he following conditions:
a. That, subject to the City arborist's recommendations, the
mature trees on the site should be preserved and retained.
b. That the traffic impacts of the proposed subdivision on
Saratoga Avenue, Herriman Drive and Sky Oaks/Douglas Lane be
evaluated prior to tentative map approval.
c. That the applicant bring final plans for the wall along
Saratoga Avenue/Heritage Lane back to the Heritage Commission
for review and approval prior to final map approval.
d. That the applicant be required to enter into a landscape
maintenance agreement that will ensure natural looking
landscaping along the Saratoga avenue frontage of the
subdivision.
e. That the plans for the homes on lots i and 5 be reviewed by
the Heritage Commission prior to Planning Commission approval.
f. That no signage identifying the subdivision be allowed
other a properly placed street sign.
M/S Peck/Fine.
2. Discussion of Heritage Orchard Tree Replacements
An estimate for transplanting 69 trees from Kerwin Ranch to the
Heritage Orchard was reviewed by the Commission. A motion was
approved indicating support for the transplanting and directing
staff to initiate discussions with he Public Works and Parks
Departments to determine financial feasibility.
3. Discussion of Brown Act Meeting with city Council
Commissioners Peepari and Fine reported on the meeting and
summarized the content of the Brown ~ot Changes.
4. Discussion of Work Program Items for 1994-95
Chair Davis handed out a list of items that had been discussed
previously for discussion. It was concluded that the work program
should be discussed over the next few meetings. Staff indicated
that any work program items that involved staff work needed to be
placed on the Community Development Work Program and be prioritized
by the Planning Commission and City Council and tha~ the next
update of this work program would take place in July of 1994.
5. Items for Joint Meeting with City Council
The following items were proposed for discussion with he City
Council at the March 22 joint meeting:
1. Construction and financing of Heritage Lane identification
signs.
2. Replanting of the Heritage Orchard
3. Heritage Commission's role at Planning Commission and city
Council public hearings.
4. Heritage Book sales.
5. Future financing of Heritage Designation Plaques.
6. Commission education and conferences to maintain
Certification status.
7. Work Program items for 1994-5.
6.Discussion of Capital Projects Letter from City Council
Staff was directed to prepare a letter to the Council requested
consideration of the following=
1. Expand parks budget to replant the Heritage Orchard.
2. Provide funds for the construction of two identification
sign along the Heritage Lane.
3. Provide funds for Commissioners to attend conferences and
other educational events to maintain Certification.
IV. ITEMS INITIATED BY THE COMMISSION
1. Commission &nsnes handed out a draft of a resolution to
establish Willys Peck as ',Official Saratoga Historian,,. It was
resolved to discuss this further a the next meeting.
2. Chair Davis directed staff to agendize the following items for
the March meeting:
a. Willys Peck resolution.
b. Work Program for 1994-5
c. Preparation for joint meeting with City Council.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, March 8 at 9 a.m.
M/S Fine/Peck
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