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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-1995 HPC Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA HERITAOE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: Tuesday, March 14, 1995, 9 a.m. :,~ PLACE: Planning Department Conference Room TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. Roll Call Present: Ansnes, Davis, Dutro, Peck, Peepari Absent: Fine, Koepernik Staff: Secretary White Guests: Mr. Ingster, Mr. Dick, Mr. Passantino B. Approval of Minutes of 2/14/95 The minutes were unanimously approved as submitted, M/S Dutro/Peck. C. Posting the Agenda Pursuant to Government Code Section 94954.2, the agenda was posted on Friday, March 10. D. Oral and Written Communications Mr. Passantino addressed the Commission on his desire to have his family name reflected in the set of street names for the Greenbriar Project on the former Paul Masson site. II. OLD BUSINESS None. III. NEW BUSINESS 1. DR-95-007, V-95-001, Ingster, 20600 Lomita Avenue Review of remodel and addition to the Hannah McCarty Vineyard House which is listed on the Heritage Resource Inventory. The Commission commended the applicant on the general design concept but expressed reservations that the project would result in erasing all of the architecturally significant aspects of the existing landmark structure. After lengthy discussion, the Commission moved to forward the following to the Planning Commission: 1. The HPC supported the general concept of the proposed addition and interior remodelling. 2. The Commission requested that the "cove rustic" siding be duplicated, as closely as possible in the new addition. 3. The Commission requested that the proposed dormer windows on the existing home be eliminated from the design. The Commission felt strongly that this element was not compatible with the architectural style of the home and would serve*to eliminate its historic significance and reduce its value as a Designated Landmark. This motion passed 3-2, M/S Ansnes/Peck with Commissioners Dutro and Peepari objecting. An additional motion to request a condition that the site be documented by the Heritage Commission prior to any further development passed unanimously, M/S Ansnes/Peck. 2. Nomination and Election of Heritage Commission Chair and Vice-Chair. After nomination, Commissioner Peepari was elected as the new Chair and Commissioner Peck was elected as the new Vice-Chair. IV. ITEMS INITIATED BY THE COMMISSION For the record, Commissioner Peck commended retiring Commissioner Davis on her contributions to the Heritage Commission, the Historical Museum and to local preservation. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, April 11 at 9 a.m.. hpcmmar