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July 13, 1988
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE. • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
Mr. Eugene Zambetti
P.O. Box 34
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. Zambetti:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Karen Anderson
Martha Clevenger
Joyce Hlava
David Moyles
Donald Peterson
The Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission has recently
completed a comprehensive Inventory of historic resources in our
community. We are pleased to notify you that your office building
at 14510 -14540 Big Basin Way meets the criteria for being included
on this list.
The purpose of the Heritage Resource Inventory is to establish a
list of documented historic properties in Saratoga. The Heritage
Preservation Commission was assigned the responsibility for
preparing the Inventory by the City Council in 1982. Each
property on the list has been identified as reflecting and being a
part of the unique history of Saratoga. The Inventory has been
prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the State
Office of Historic Preservation, with data gathered from a
variety of sources, including historic documents and books,
interviews with local citizens, and existing county and state
inventories that contain information on Saratoga properties.
Being listed on the Inventory does not carry any form of special
requirements or restrictions affecting the use, improvement,
alteration or even the demolition of your property. As an
Inventory property, however, you will be able to make use of the
State Historic Building Code, an alternative set of building
regulations that are intended to facilitate the rehabilitation and
preservation of historic buildings. In addition, your property
may qualify for designation as a Saratoga Heritage Landmark, a
special category of outstanding and exemplary historic properties
that are identified in the community by a handsome bronze plaque.
We have enclosed the entire Inventory list and the individual
Inventory form for your property, which gives information about
the building, the property and its history. We would appreciate
your review of this form to let us know if there are any changes
or additions to the form you wish to include. We also anticipate
that there are additional historic resources in the community that
we may have overlooked or have not fully documented yet; if you
know of any that are not on the list, please let us know.
If you have any questions,
through Valerie Young, our
One of the Commissioners will
the Inventory and answer any
Sincerely,
please direct them to the
staff person at City Hall
be happy to meet with you
questions you may have.
Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Elizabeth Ansnes
Roy Cameron
Norm Koepernik
Sharoyyt andsness
BarbOr�Voester
L,
rren Heid, Chai
Commission
(867- 3438).
to discuss
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13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 887 -3438
MEMORANDUM
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: March 31, 1989
FROM: Valerie Young, Secretary to Commission
SUBJECT: Application for Heritage Resource Designation
14510 -14540 Big Basin Way, HP -4
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The Heritage Preservation Commission has received an application.for
Heritage Resource Designation for property at 14510 -14540 Big Basin
Way, known as the Judge James E. Foster House. The attached
application materials provide documentation of the historic value of
the property. An application for designation of this property was
originally submitted in 1984; it was deactivated in 1985 for
incompleteness. The applicant now wishes to proceed with the
designation.
Action by Heritage Commission
According to Section 13- 15.050 of the City Code, the Commission is
required to render its recommendation on the designation in the form
of a report to the City Council. The report shall set forth in
detail the reasons for the Commission's decision and the information
and documentation relied on in support thereof. In order for the
Commission to recommend to the City Council-approval of a heritage
designation, the resource must satisfy I�P ore the following
criteria:
�(a) It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the cultural,
social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural
history of the City, the County, the State or the nation; or
Z �yIt is identified with persons or events significant in local,
, state or national history; or
( It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period
r method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of
indigenous materials or craftsmanship; or
(d) It is representative of the notable design or craft of a
builder, designer, or architect; or
(e) It embodies or contributes to unique physical characteristics
representing an established and familiar visual feature of a
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neighborhood or district within the City; or
(f) It represents a significant concentration or continuity of site,
buildings, structures or objects, unified by past events or
aesthetically by plan or physical or natural development; or
(g) It embodies or contributes to a unique natural setting or
environment constituting a distinct area or district within the City
having special character or special historical, architectural or
aesthetic interest or value.
The subject property is listed on the Heritage Resource Inventory;
it met criteria (a) and (e) for inclusion on the Inventory list.
V I
Valerie You *g
Associate Planner
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Attachment: Designation Application
HRI Form
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Date Received 3
Designation #
HERITAGE RESOURCE DESIGNATION
APPLICATION FORM
(No Fee)
PROPERTY ADDRESS 14510-14540 Big Basin !lay
NAME OF RESOURCE Judne James r_ Fn-,tar Hni,ce
PROPERTY OWNER Eu0ene L. 7amhPtt;
OWNER ADDRESS P -0. Box 34 Saratnna, r;;] 9.5071
OWNER PHONE
OWNER SIGNAT
408 - 395 -niAo
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 517- n9 -n71
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
A. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure, including major vegetation features, outbuildings /walls/
fences, and any major alterations from the original condition:
REFER: HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY #7
This single -story Pioneer cottage was removed in 1983 from its original
location at 20680 Marion Avenue to the rear of a retail complex which
fronts on Big Basin Way. It is located in the corner of a parking lot,
with residences to the rear and to one side. The only remaining portions
of the original structure are the front and side elevations, which are the
only parts that could be saved because of moving requirements. The roof,
floor and interior are npw construction. The roof, front facade and front
porch have been reconstructed to closely resemble the original. The front .
wall is of overlap siding with double hung windows. The hipped roof is
wood shingled. The front porch features turned columns and posts. An
addition to the rear extends out from the west side of the building and has
a separate entrance.
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PRO_ PITY SIGNIFICANCE
A. Briefly describe historical
property, including dates,
property:
and /or architectural importance of the
events and persons associated with the
REFER: #7 h'ISTORIC RESOURCES INVE NT
This
cottage, O �' Y � P.�,eQ
Of Judge J4 originally located �9
roadmaster E. Foster, who served 20680 Marion
from iggZ as Justice or the was the home
President o! the soldiers his death in 1898.° was
and County
Spanish-American and Sailors Aid Societ His wile served as
her death War. She later Y at the
who lived�tOwnership or the married Charles time o! the
property passed to her nelh w# B and, upon for many years. phew, Bruce
Creek
B. List sources used to determined historical value
documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates books,
copies if available): attach
REFER; #7 HISTORIC °ESOUP,CES INVENTORY
F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First
Hundred Years, 1967; Santa Clara
County Heritage Resource Inventory,
1979.
C. Does this site /structure have a county,
designation?
NONE
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state or national landmark
B. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
C. YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION EST, 1882 l� 3
D. NAME OF ARCHITECT OR BUILDER 4- n '
tiNkr.in��N
E. APPROXIMATE PROPERTY SIZE
FRONTAGE 50'
DEPTH _ an
ACREAGE
F. CONDITION OF STRUCTURE AND /OR SITE
Excellent
Good
Fair
Deteriorated
G. IS STRUCTURE ALTERED OR UNALTERED? AITFr)rn
H. IS STRUCTURE ON ORIGINAL SITE OR HAS IT BEEN MOVED? IWV„ 9
REFER: #7 HISTORIC RESOURCFS TNVFNT!1PV
I. PHOTOGRAPHS
Please attach photographs showing all four elevations of the
structure or site. Indicate date taken.
D.
IMPORTANT
Prior to submitting an application for heritage resource designation,
the following should be read carefully:
I, the applicant, understand that by applying for
designation of my property as a heritage resource, that such
property will be subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 of
the Saratoga City Code. I also agree that these provisions
will be compl ed with as well as any conditions upon which
the applicatiis granted.
Signature
Date 3/28/
Address P.0 -ROX 34 95071
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HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #7 )
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: Judge Foster House
2. Historic name: J. E. Foster House
3. Street or rural address: 14510 -14540 Big Basin Way
City: Saratoga
4. Parcel number: 517 -09 -071
5. Present Owner: Eugene Zambetti
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
6. Present Use: Commercial /Office
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
Address: P.O. Box 34
Zip: 95070
Private: X
Original Use: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Pioneer Cottage
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This single -story Pioneer cottage was removed in 1983 from its original
location at 20680 Marion Avenue to the rear of a retail complex which
fronts on Big Basin Way. It is located in the corner of a parking lot,
with residences to the rear and to one side. The only remaining portions
of the original structure are the front and side elevations, which are the
only parts that could be saved because of moving requirements. The roof,
floor and interior are new construction. The roof, front facade and front
porch have been reconstr tted to closely resemble the original. The front
wall is of overlap siding with double hung windows. The hipped roof is
wood shingled. The front porch features turned columns and posts. An
addition to the rear extends out from the west side of the building and has
a separate entrance.
(photograph here)
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8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1882
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage: 50'
Depth: 80'
approx. acreage:
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Entire building is new construction, but building closely
resembles the original.
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X
Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: X Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development: Zoning:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? Moved? X Unknown?
18. Related features:
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include
dates, events, and persons associated with the site).
This cottage, originally located at 20680 Marion
of Judge J. E. Foster, who served as Justice of
roadmaster from 1892 until his death in 1898.
president of the Soldiers and Sailors Aid Society
Spanish - American War. She later married Charles
her death, ownership of the property passed to her
who lived therefor many years.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: Artna Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement: 1
Government: 2 Military:
Religion: social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First
Hundred Years, 1967; Santa Clara
County Heritage Resource Inventory,
1979.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Phone: 867 -3438
Avenue, was the home
the Peace and County
His wife served as
at the time of the
Allbright and, upon
nephew, Bruce Creek,
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #7 )
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: Judge Foster House
2. Historic name: J. E. Foster House
3. Street or rural address: 14510 -14540 Big Basin Way
City: Saratoga
4. Parcel number: 517 -09 -071
5. Present Owner: Eugene Zambetti
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
6. Present Use: Commercial /Office
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
Address: P.O. Box 34
Zip: 95070
Private: X
Original Use: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Pioneer Cottage
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This single -story Pioneer cottage was removed in 1983 from its original
location at 20680 Marion Avenue to the rear of a retail complex which
fronts on Big Basin Way. It is located in the corner of a parking lot,
with residences to the rear and to one side. The only remaining portions
of the original structure are the front and side elevations, which are the
only parts that could be saved because of moving requirements. The roof,
floor and interior are new construction. The roof, front facade and front
porch have been reconstructed to closely resemble the original. The front
wall is of overlap siding with double hung windows. The hipped roof is
wood shingled. The front porch features turned columns and posts. An
addition to the rear extends out from the west side of the building and has
a separate entrance.
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1882
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
0. Builder: Unknown
1. Approx. prop. size
Frontage: 50'
Depth: 80'
approx. acreage:
2. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Entire building is new construction, but building closely
resembles the original.
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: Densely built -up: X
Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: X Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development: Zoning:,
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? Moved? X Unknown?
18. Related features:
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include
dates, events, and persons associated with the site).
This cottage, originally located at 20680 Marion
of Judge J. E. Foster, who served as Justice of
roadmaster from 1892 until his death in 1898.
president of the Soldiers and Sailors Aid Society
Spanish- American War. She later married Charles
her death, ownership of the property passed to her
who lived there for many years.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement: 1
Government: 2 Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First
Hundred Years, 1967; Santa Clara
County Heritage Resource Inventory,
1979.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name): SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Phone: 867 -3438
Avenue, was the home
the Peace and County
His wife served as
at the time of the
Allbright and, upon
nephew, Bruce Creek,
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
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Date Received y /0/ p7�
Designation No.
Meeting Date y / ej/RR
Fee
(No fee for designation only)
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CITY OF SARATOGA HERITAGE RESOURCE
DESIGNATION /PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
v(��J (►��j0 Identification of Heritage Resource
A. Name .S/� �'ATUgi� ���5�� C� �oGc_�7'
1) Common Name `�!Lc•�(�� -7 c= s .� �O�S ���2 (� /� /� �•
2) Historic Name „� f 5 fL7�
B. , Location /Address
C. Assessor's Parcel Number
D. Use of Site
1) Original
E. Present Owner
(.Please attach-documentation of ownership)
1) -Address' r�o X ��4 •
2) Phone Number
3) Public o rivate Ownership t y Ajcs
4) Has Owner been Notifies: of Application? A 4S,
12�sX�it .
II. Purpose of Application
A. Application for Designation or Permit?,—
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1. If application for permit briefly describe proposal and
alterations required.
B. Application for Heritage Landmark, Lane or District?
1. If application for heritage lane or district please
attach required petitions (Section 6(a) Ord. No. 66).
A El(2l+ 12CI C
ion
fly describe the present physical appearance of the
.�.. (including major vegetation features) or structure
and describe any existing major alterations from its original
condition:
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B. Architectural StyleA�1�
C. Year of Constrilction -L Gam, lie( t-060
D. Name of Architect or Builder (ZcllaC.y' 6M,, bLJ (61� �p�1S`l�uc d7�
E. Approximate property size in feet (please attach legal
description if available)
1) Frontage ,5C
2) Depth R d
3) Approximate Acreage
F. Condition of Structu- and /or Site (circle one):
Excell_ nt 2) Fair 3) Deteriorated
G. Is structure altered or unaltered?
H. Secondary structures on site-.r Describe..
I. Is this the original site or has the rstructure been ' m^oved?
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IV. Significance
el site and surrounding streets
ds and prominent landmarks)
A. Briefly describe histori) cal and /or'architectural importance
of the resource include da es, events and persons associated
with the site): ; I - j
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B. List sources used to determine historical value (i.e. books,
documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates):
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C. Does this site /structure have "a (c. nty, state or federal
historical landmark designation?
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V. Form submitted by:
1) Namec <�
2) Address 6(.
3) Phone Numbers
4) or Saratoc,a Heritage Preservation Commission
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I M P O R T A N T
Prior to submitting an application for heritage resource designation
or permit application to alter such a resource, the following should
be read carefully.
I, the applicant, understand that by applying for a permit
to alter such a resource that the site of this resource will
be subject to the limitations and provisions of Ordinance No.
66. I also agree that these limitations and provisions will
be complied with as well as any conditions upon which the
application is granted. In witness whereof, I here unto set
my hand this /° /c day of 19fi*"
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Signature
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Print Name
Address
Phone: Residence d Business
VI. Recommendation of Commission to (circle one):
City Council /Planning CorrLmission /Community Development Department
A. The Heritage Preservation Commission is for /against the
proposed designation. /permit application.
B. Comments:
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