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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-1995 HPC Minutes i,i , i,i Qty of Saratoga HERITAGE FRES£RVATIOH COHHISSIOH ' i',: MINUTES (As amended 10/10/95) DATE: Tuesday, September 12, 1995, 9 a.m. PLACE: Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fmiwa]e Avenue TYPE: Regular Meeting !. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. Roll Call Present: Cuder, Duuro, Fine, Peck, Wyman, Chair Peepad Absent: Koepemik Staff: Community Development Director Curds B. Approval of Minutes of 8/8/95 The minutes were unanimously approved as submitted, M/S Fine/Peck C. Posting the Agenda Pursuant to Government Code Section 94954.2, the agenda for this meeting was posted on September 8, 1995. D. Oral and Wrttten Communications 1. Letter from Save Our Neighborhoods Initiative Committee There was discussion regarding the direct applicablllty of the proposed initiative to the preservation process. It was noted that the Good Government Group would be hosting a debate on the Issue in the library on September 25. The Commission felt that information could be obtained at that meeting and if more Information is needed, the Commission could then request a presentation. Unanimously approved, H/S Dutro/Fine. il. OLD BUSINESS None !11. NEW BUSINESS A. Greenbriar Homes, proposal for an addkional new street name at the former Paul Masson site. This item was removed from the agenda at the applicant's request. Commissioner Peck queried as to how Greenbriar Homes representatives come up with the com!~ihation of street names. For example, an akemative for the originally requested street name was proposed as "Ooud Springs Court' named after Sam Ooud. The word 'Springs' has no historical significance when used with Sam Cloud. Other Commissioners concurred that in the future, names should be selected that more accurately reflect actual historical events, people or places. No formal action was taken on the original request by the HPC. B. Consideration of the removal of landmark designation status for HP-16, the Hannah McCarty Vineyard House. Chair Peepad suggested that this item be continued until the November meeting. Until the applicant has started the approved changes to the building (e.g. taking out building permits), it may be premature to remove its landmark designation. The item was unanimously continued to the October meeting, M/S Fine/Peck. C. Discussion of traffic impacts on the Heritage Lane portion of Saratoga Avenue. Commissioner Fine discussed the traffic problems on the Heritage Lane portion of Saratoga Avenue. He felt that the average sp::d of vehicles along Heritage Lane was 45-55 mph. Large tracks and increased traffic has made the saeet noisier. Traffic has increased 300% since Highway 85 has opened. A stop sign is needed at Herdman Ave. and the 35 mph speed limit needs to be enforced. The Oty can post 'Maximum 35 mph' speed limit signs which will allow strict enforcement of speed limit laws. Neighbors are going to send letter or petitions alerting the Oty titat a dangerous situation exists. Commissioner Peck felt that cars have slowed down by the time they get to his property on Saratoga Ave., but there does seem to be more traffic. Chair Peepad asked if this matter should be taken up by the Public Safety Commission instead of the HPC. There was general response that since this particular traffic situation involved Heritage Lane, that the HPC should initiate some dialogue. Commissioner Fine stated that he had been told by someone that the Public Safety Commission had been directed by the City Council to take no further actions at this time regarding ~raffic problems. Director Curtis stated that this may be a comment stemming from pre-opening discussions of anticipated traffic problems. !t was not appropriate to Implement changes before the full and accurate impact of Highway 85 was determined and an action plan was developed. The* Public Safety Commission was hearing requests for stop signs, etc. from several neighborhoods anticipating traffic problems. Commissioner Wyman felt that the HPC should make some comment to the Public Safety Commission because the Increased speeds and noise are affecting the amblance of Heritage Lane. Commissioner Cutler felt that stop signs at suategic locations along Herttage Lane may be appropriate. !t was the unanimous decision of the Commission, M/S by Fine/Dutro, m continue this item to the October meeting and further direct staff to prepare a letter to the Public Safety Commission. The HPC will review the letter and consider its disposition at the October meeting. D. Discussion of an action plan to develop new preservation policies and/or regulations relating to the modification of Heritage Resource Inventory structures. At the request of Chair Peepaft, this item was unanimously continued to the November meeting, M/S Fine/Wyman. IV. ITEMS INITIATED BY THE COMMISSION Commissioner Wyman reminded the HPC of the Local Certified Government Workshop scheduled for Saratoga on November 3, ! 9~5. Approximately 50- ! 00 preservationists will attend the annual workshop. It was suggested that lodging/restaurant information be sent out with registration materials. Commissioner Cutler stated that he would contact the Chamber of Commerce to obtain its package of materials for distribution. There was general discussion regarding HPC Involvement w~ the annual State Preservation Conference scheduled for San lose next year. Commissioners Wyman and Durro are working on some of the program. Director Curtis suggested a mobile workshop to Saratoga. More planning can be done after the host committee is contacted. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adloumed at 10:30 AM m Tuesday, October !0, 1995, at 9:00 AM. hpcmsep