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City of Saratoga
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Minutes
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 1998~ 9:30 a.m.
Place: Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Type: Regular Meeting
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I. Routine Organization
A. Roll Call
Present: Fine, King, Koepernick, Peck, Wyman
Absent: Peepari
Staff: Bradley
Guests: Nancy Anderson, Mr. John Hollingsworth, Mr. Gary Campbell, Mr. Dennis
Burrows
B. Approval of minutes from 4 / 14/98 Meeting
The minutes were approved 5-0
C. Posting of the Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code Section 94954.2, the agenda was posted on Wednesday
May 6{h, 1998
D. Written Communications - None
E. Oral Communications - None
II. Old Business
None
III. New Business
A. AR 98-010, 14739 Oak Street - Hollingsworth/Ordona residence, the Hayes
House. Request to add 1,089 sq. if. addition to the existing 2,272 sq. fl.
residence and new deck.
The Commission visited the property prior to the meeting. Commissioner Koepernick
commented that the proposed addition and design changes to the front facade would
enhance the look of the house and bring it more into conformance with the style of the
original construction. Commissioner Koepernick stated that he would like to see a river
stone or field stone used and would like to see a material board for review by the
Commission prior to final permits. Commissioner Peck commented that he likes the fact
that the vertical siding and stucco will be replaced with stone as the original residence
was built. The Commission noted that if there were any significant issues brought up in
the City Arborist's report that they would like to review that prior to issuance of permits.
Fine/Koepernick Approved 5-0.
A. DR-98-019; 20731 Marion Road - Campbell residence,'the Pollard House.
Request to add 2,866 sq. ft. to the existing 2,424 sq. ft. residence. A 354 sq. ft.
shop and 540 sq. ft. barn also exist on the property.
The Commission visited the property prior to the meeting. Commissioner Kocpernick
commented that he liked the design of the main residence and recommended that the out-
buildings add to the overall historical significance of the property and that they should
remain. Realizing that a variance for floor area is a difficult application he felt that these
buildings could be removed to keep in conformance with the City Code requirements, but
the out-buildings do not interfere with the neighbors and there is no value in removing
them. Commissioner Fine concurred with Commissioner Koepernick's comments, and
added that he did not think it was the intent of the City Code to apply a floor area cap on a
property such as this. Commissioner Peck commented that he felt the variance for floor
area should be granted and as the property predates the City Zoning Ordinance and it is
one of the few properties in the area that hasn't been subdivided. There was a discussion
of what sort of density would be allowed if the property were divided into the three or
more possible lots that could be developed. The Commission voted to approve the project
and recommend that the Planning Commission grant the Variance, Peck/Fine 5-0.
W. Items Initiated by the Commission
A. Status of Saratosa~ Heritage books
The Commission wanted know the status of the Heritage book account for future
reproduction and the amount of stock on hand which is approximately 150 copies.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission Chairperson position
The Commission will vote at the next meeting for a new Chairperson.
Commissioner Fine discussed his ideas for reducing or eliminating Hanning and Building
fees for applicants wanting to remodel or renovate their heritage home. The secretary
was asked to prepare a scenario of what fees would be collected for a typical application
for Design Review of a heritage home. Commissioner Fine will prepare a letter to the City
Council for signature by the HPC Chair once it is adopted by the Heritage Preservation
Commission.
V. Items Initiated by the Secretary
None
VI. Adjournment
9:00 a.m. Tuesday June 9, 1998 - warner Hutton House