HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12-1994 HPC Minutes CITY OF B]PLRATOGA
H~RZTAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MZNUTES
DATE: Tuesday, July 12, 1994, 9-a.m. ~
PLACE: Warner Hutton House
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
A. Roll Call
Present: Ansnes, Davis, Dutro, Fine, Peck, Peepari
Absent: Koepernik
Staff: Secretary White
Guests: Mr. Bean, Mr. Bzewczyk, Mr. Holt
B. Approval of Minutes of 6/14/94
The minutes were approved as submitted, M/S Fine/Peck
C. Posting the Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda was posted
at City Hall on Friday, July 1.
D. Oral and Written Communications
Mr. Holt was present to discuss a possible addition and remodel to
his Heritage Inventory home, the Van Aredale House. The Commission
generally supported his plan and offered the following suggestions:
1. Duplicate trim of existing house.
2. Duplicate architectural details such as window frames and
turned wood detailing.
3. Match roof shingles on new addition and new garage.
4. Match siding - re-mill existing redwood if possible.
5. Use same siding on new garage as on main house.
Staff indicated that these plans had not yet been reviewed by the
Planning Department for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and
that if Planning Commission approval was needed that this project
may be reviewed again by the Heritage Commission.
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Heritage Lane Signs - Continued from 6/14/94.
Commissioner Kcepernik was absent but had discussed the sign
project with staff by telephone. He indicated that the construction
of the signs would commence very soon.
2. Heritage Lane Inventory Reports - Continued from 6/14/94.
No reports on possible Heritage Lane candidates were offered and
the item was continued to the Xugust meeting.
,f,%
3. Resource Inventory Video - Continued from 6/14/94.
A st~bcommittee was foEzed consisting of Commissioners insnee and
Duffs with commissioner Peck as editorial support to develop a
detailed draft of the video pro}sot. A general target date for
completion of the proposal was set for October-November 1994.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Vidanage, Tract 8639, 12585 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. Review
of a proposed new street name.
After discussion, the proposed street name of ,,Spring Moon Court,,
wasunanimously rejected, H/S Fine/burro. The Commission reiterated
its mandate from the City Council to approve street names which
reflected the heritage of Saratoga. The Commission felt that the
proposed name was not compatible with Saratoga in general and was
inconsistent with street names in the specific area. It was
suggested that it would be more appropriate for a name to contain
a reference to the history of the nurser7 site or to the view of
the Saratoga hillsides. Staff was advised to urge the applicant to
submit a new name or choose a name from the Heritage Commission
developed list.
2. SD-94-001, Bean, 14024 Saratoga Avenue. Review of wall
plans and a proposed new street name.
After review of site plans and elevations, the Commission
unanimously approved the wall, its materials and the proposed
landscaping, M/S Fine/Peepari.
In consideration of the proposed new street name, "Heritage Oak",
the Commission was in unanimous support, M/S Fine/Peck. Staff
indicated that the appropriateprocess would be initiated to advise
outside agencies of the proposed new street name.
3. Report on a Meeting with the State Historic Preservation
Office.
Commissioners Davis and Peck recounted their meeting with members
of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). They indicated
that the original documentation for the State Landmark Designation
for Saratoga would be sent to staff. They also indicated that grant
money was available through SHPO for projects like the video
inventory and for conference attendance. & handout from SHPO
describing new CEQA legislation relating to historic resources was
distributed.
IV. ITEMS INITI&TED BY THE COIO!IS~ION
None.
V. ADJOURIOIENT .a~
The meeting was&djouimed to. Tuesday, August 9 at 9 a'.m..