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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 hpcmfeb