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IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: Pettis Livery
3. Street or rural address: 14605 Big Basin Way
City: Saratoga
4. Parcel number: 503 -67 -001
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
5. Present Owner: J. Fitzsimmons Trustee Address: 13480 Saratoga Ave.
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
6. Present Use: Garage
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style:
Zip: 95070
Private: X
Original Use: Stable
Pioneer
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This structure is the shape and style of the traditional livery stable
with the gable centered on the rectangular main structure. In this
front gable is the loft entrance for storing of hay and other stable
needs. The sash are double hung and the main doors, centered under the
gable loft doors, are typical sliding barn doors on the original metal
tracks. The horizontal siding is lapped and beveled, giving the
typical Pioneer style to the building.
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1898
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage: 174.25'
Depth: 318.98'
approx. acreage:
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: Good: X Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Restored in 1958
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? X Moved? Unknown?
18. Related features: House at front of lot.
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include
dates, events, and persons associated with the site).
This structure is directly associated with the residence described in
Inventory Form #11 as it was built shortly after Mr. Nils Anderson left
the property. Mr. M. E. Pettis permitted his relative, Mr. W. W.
Pettis to operate his stage line, the Santa Clara Stage Line, from this
barn. It sheltered his stock and provided a loft for grain and hay.
This stage line connected with the South Pacific Coast Railroad, later
known as the Southern Pacific Railroad, in Los Gatos, taking passengers
from Los Gatos to Saratoga and other areas. When the Peninsular
Railroad was constructed to Saratoga in the early 1900's, the need for
the stage line diminished as people prefered to use the interurban
railroad.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: 1 Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement: 2
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
Santa Clara County Heritage Resource
Inventory, 1975 & 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
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
NORTH
May 28, 2002
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Greg Zlotnick
District Board Director
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118-3686
re: Stonepine Condominiums 14605/14611 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Parcel #503 -67 -001
Item #18, Historical Cultural Resources, Inventory dated April 23, 1981,Pettis' Livery Stable (the old red barn).
Dear Sir:
On March 6, 2002 you appeared before the Saratoga City Council regarding creeks. We were impressed with your
concern about land erosion caused by the creeks.
Our property referenced above, specifically Pettis' Livery Stable (the old red barn) is in serious jeopardy, we
believe, due at least in part to the land erosion caused by Saratoga Creek.
The purpose of this letter is to alert the Water District and the City of Saratoga that we may lose an important
historical structure unless corrective measures are taken.
This problem was called to the attention of the City of Saratoga 18 years ago. Enclosed is a copy of a letter written
by R.E. Kaufmann dated February 23, 1984 concerning his fears about the barn failing into the creek. Richard
Harison, Senior Inspector for the City of Saratoga answered Mr. Kaufman's letter on March 14, 1984 addressed to
Mary Bosco with a copy going to Santa Clara Valley Water District and Mr. Kaufman.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District then responded on April 11, 1984 addressing the letter to Mr. Kaufman
with copies to City of Saratoga and Mary Bosco. The Water District concluded that it is not a creek bank erosion
problem but rather an upper slope slippage or relaxation, caused primarily by overbank flow of water draining from
the roof of the barn, home downspouts and the asphalt parking areas and driveways. In other words, a drainage
problem, not a creek problem.
We are not convinced that the creek does not contribute significantly to the land erosion. The situation may be
different today than it was 18 years ago. Has the direction of the flow of water changed due to nearby
development? Old aerial views, if any, might be helpful to answer this question.
We have included the following for your review:
1. R.E. Kaufman letter dated February 23, 1984
2. City of Saratoga letter dated March 14, 1984
3. Santa Clara Valley District letter dated April 11, 1984
4. Tract No. 5622 plot plan
5. City of Saratoga letter dated July 13, 1988 re historical significance of the barn
6. Xerox copies of photographs:
A. Pettis' Livery Stable view from front taken on or about January 12, 2001
B. Rear of barn perched on top of cliff with Saratoga Creek below taken March 30, 2002
C. Base of cliff upon which barn sits and Saratoga Creek taken on or about January 12, 2001
D. Saratoga Creek on west side of overpass on Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road, a few blocks downstream
from barn property. Note extensive sandbagging to minimize land erosion. Photo taken on or
about January 12, 2001
The purpose of this letter is to get an opinion from the Water District and City of Saratoga regarding the cause or
causes of land erosion behind the barn and what can be done to stabilize the situation. It appears to us that
sandbagging would be prudent as was done downstream! Perhaps some support, such as a piling could be placed
under the rear west corner of the barn once we have taken care of the land erosion.
We would appreciate any suggestion you have regarding this matter.
cc: Tom Sullivan
Community Development
City of Saratoga
13779 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Sincerely,
Ka leer Fitzsi mops
Owner, Stonepine Condominiums_,
Ann Fitzsimmons
Owner, Stonepine Condominiums
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July 13, 1988
13777 FRUITVALE AVF1 NUE • SA- RATOGA. CALAFORNIA 95070
(408) 867- 3-1:38
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fitzsimmons
13480 Saratoga Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fitzsimmons:
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 garage and
residence at 14605 Big Basin Way and residence /commercial building
at 14669 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, please direct them to the Commission
through Valerie Young, our staff person at City Hall (867- 3438).
One of the Commissioners will be happy to meet with you to discuss
the Inventory and answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Elizabeth Ansnes
Roy Cameron
Norm Koepernik
Sham Landsness
Bar Voester,
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Warren Heid, Chai
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RESOLUTION HP -88 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SARATOGA ADOPTING THE HERITAGE RESOURCE INVENTORY.
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission was established by the City
Council in 1982 to assist with and encourage the preservation of Saratoga's
heritage resources; and
WHEREAS, one of the Commission's primary duties, as stated in Section 13-
10.050 (a) of the City Code, is the completion of a comprehensive survey of
properties within the boundaries of the City for the purpose of
establishing an official inventory of heritage resources; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has conducted the survey in accordance with
guidelines established by the State Office of Historic Preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that each of the eighty (80)
properties listed in the Inventory meets at least one or more of the
criteria for designation of a heritage resource, as outlined in Section 13-
15.010 (a through g) of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Inventory will be periodically updated in the future, by
resolution of the Heritage Commission, as additional heritage resources
become known and documented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Heritage Preservation Commission
of the City of Saratoga hereby adopts the Heritage Resource Inventory, set
forth on Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, as the official
inventory of heritage resources in the City of Saratoga.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Heritage Preservation Commission at a meeting
thereof held on the 15th day of June, 1988, at which a quorum was present,
by the following vote:
AYES: Ansnes, Cameron, Heid, Koepernik, Landsness, Voester
NOES. None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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Secretary,
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rreservation uommlsslon
EXHIBIT A
HERITAGE RESOURCES INVENTORY
1
Historic or
Architectural
No.
Address
Common Name
Style
Criteria
1
13361 Argonne Dr.
Johnson -Kerr House
Craftsman
a,c
2
20021 Bella Vista
Rancho Bella Vista
Italian Villa
a,b,c,d
3
14413 -14415 Big
Kerr Building,
False -front
a,b,e
Basin Way
Hogg Building
4
14421 Big Basin Way
Saratoga Bank Bldg.
Classic Revival
a,c,e
5
14495 Big Basin Way
Hutchinson Building
Pioneer
a,e
6
14501 -14503 Big
'Decorative
Basin Way
Cloud -Smith Building
Pioneer/
a,b,e
Neoclassical
7
14510 -14540 Big
Basin Way
J. E. Foster House
Pioneer Cottage
a,e
8
14519 Big Basin Way
Green Store Building
False -front
Pioneer
a,e
9
14521 Big Basin Way
Grover House
Pioneer Cottage
a,e
10
14605 Big Basin Way
Pettis Livery
Pioneer
a,c,e
11
14605 Big Basin Way
Erwin T. King House
Colonial/
Salt Box
a,b,c,e
12
14630 Big Basin Way
John Henry House
Pioneer Cottage
a,b,e
13
14669 Big Basin Way
Fabretti House
Pioneer Cottage
a,e
14
20900 Big Basin Way
Maclay Cottage
Queen Anne
a,c
15
21000 Big Basin Way
Hakone Gardens
Japanese
a,c,d,
e,g
16
20150 Bonnie Brae
James Richards House
Craftsman
Bungalow
a,b,c
17
20601 Brookwood
F. B. Willard House
California
Lane
Craftsman
a,c
18
20611 Brookwood
Henry Jarboe House
Pioneer
a
19
19474 Burgundy Way
Cherrymount
Farmhouse
a,f
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35
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37
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39*
40
20731 Marion Avenue Pollard House
20271 Merrick Drive Rev. Pollard Ranch
House
15400'Montalvo Road Villa Montalvo
14475 Oak Place
14410 Oak Street
14488 Oak Street
14534 Oak Street
Almond Hill
Village Library
Saratoga Volunteer
Fire Bell
Lundblad's Lodge
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Architectural
Style Criteria
Craftsman a,b,c
Dutch Colonial a,c
English Country a,c,d
Pioneer a,c
N/A a,g
Pioneer a,b,g
Queen Anne a,c,g
`Mission Revival a,b,c,d
Folk Victorian a,e
Prairie /Classic
Revival a,b,c
Spanish a,c
Colonial
Mediterranean a,b
English Country a,c,d
Pioneer /Greek
Revival a,b,c
Queen Anne a,b
Pioneer a,b
Italian Villa a,b,c,d,
e,f,g
Shingle
Craftsman a,b
Mission a,b,c,
Revival d,e
N/A a,b
Craftsman
Shingle a,c,e
Historic or
No.
Address
Common Name
20
19161
Cox Avenue
Joseph Cox House
21
14445
Donna Lane
Webster -Sutro House
22
14315
Douglass Lane
Hayfield Caretaker/
Garage Buildings
23
19855
Douglass Lane
Crowell House
24*
Fruitvale /Saratoga
Central Park Orchard
Avenues
25
13616
Fruitvale Ave.
Reynolds Ranch
26
14251
Fruitvale Ave.
Novakovich Ranch
27
14500
Fruitvale Ave.
Odd Fellows Home
28
14711
Fruitvale Ave.
Ellis House
29
15095
Fruitvale Ave.
Fair Oaks
30
19490
Glen Una
Carter House
Drive
31
20252
Hill Avenue
Hale Estate
32
20235
La Paloma Ave.
Hayfield House
33
20600
Lomita Avenue
Hannah McCarty House
34
35
36*
37
38*
39*
40
20731 Marion Avenue Pollard House
20271 Merrick Drive Rev. Pollard Ranch
House
15400'Montalvo Road Villa Montalvo
14475 Oak Place
14410 Oak Street
14488 Oak Street
14534 Oak Street
Almond Hill
Village Library
Saratoga Volunteer
Fire Bell
Lundblad's Lodge
2
Architectural
Style Criteria
Craftsman a,b,c
Dutch Colonial a,c
English Country a,c,d
Pioneer a,c
N/A a,g
Pioneer a,b,g
Queen Anne a,c,g
`Mission Revival a,b,c,d
Folk Victorian a,e
Prairie /Classic
Revival a,b,c
Spanish a,c
Colonial
Mediterranean a,b
English Country a,c,d
Pioneer /Greek
Revival a,b,c
Queen Anne a,b
Pioneer a,b
Italian Villa a,b,c,d,
e,f,g
Shingle
Craftsman a,b
Mission a,b,c,
Revival d,e
N/A a,b
Craftsman
Shingle a,c,e
No. Address
41 14592 Oak Street
42 14666 Oak Street
43* 14672 Oak Street
44* 14683 Oak Street
45
14690
Oak Street
46
14766
Oak Street
47
20390
Park Place
48*
20399
Park Place
49
50
51
52
53
54
15320 Peach Hill
Road
14820 Pierce Road
15231 Quito Road
Historic or
Common Name
Saratoga Grammar
School
Congregation Church
Parsonage
William King House
Missionary Settlement
House
Van Arsdale House
Madronia Cemetery
Saratoga Federated
Church
Saratoga Foothill
Club
Carey House
Paul Masson Lodge
Casa Tierra
20105 Rancho Bella Sterne - Andres House
Vista
18490 Ravenwood Brandenburg House
Drive
13631 Saratoga Ave. Rawdon Dell Ranch
55
13915
Saratoga
Ave.
McGrew - Atkinson House
56
13991
Saratoga
Ave.
Meason House
57
14075
Saratoga
Ave.
E.M. Cunningham House
58
14120
Saratoga
Ave.
J.C. Cunningham House
59
14189
Saratoga
Ave..
Thomy House
60
14275
Saratoga
Ave.
Higginbotham House
3
Architectural
Style
Criteria
Spanish Colonial
a,b,g
Revival
a,e,f
Pioneer /Greek
d,e
Revival
a,b
Pioneer /Colonial
d,e
Revival
a,b
Queen Anne
a,b,c,e
,Queen Anne
a,c
N/A
a,b,g
Mission
a,b,c,
Revival
d,e
Bay Region/
a,b,c,
Craftsman
d,e
Monterey
Colonial
a,c,d
French Chateau
a,b,c
Southwest
Colonial
a,b,c
Pioneer /Classic
Revival
a,c
Decorative
Pioneer
a,c
California
Bungalow
a,c
Pioneer
a,c
Pioneer
a,c
Decorative
Pioneer
a,b,c,e
Decorative
a,b
Pioneer
Pioneer a,c
California
Craftsman a,c
4
Historic or
Architectural
No.
Address
Common Name
Style
Criteria
61
14280 Saratoga Ave.
Luther Cunningham
Period Revival
Stone House
a,b,c,e
62
14300 Saratoga Ave.
Francis Dresser House
Neoclassic
a,c
63
Saratoga -Los Gatos
Memorial Arch and
Spanish Colonial
a,b,c,
Rd. /Saratoga Ave.
Landmark Plaque
Revival
d,e
64
19221 Saratoga -Los
Tibbett House
Craftsman
Gatos Road
Bungalow
a,c
65
20330 Saratoga -Los
The Deodars
..Mediterranean
Gatos Road
Villa
a,c
66
20360 Saratoga -Los
Bellgrove
Spanish
Gatos Road
Colonial
a,c
67
20375 Saratoga -Los
Woodleigh
Greek Revival
Gatos Road
a,c,e
68
20400 Saratoga -Los
T.S. Montgomery
N/A
a,b,d
Gatos Road
Stone Wall
69*
20450 Saratoga -Los
Saratoga Historical
False -front
Gatos Road
Museum
Pioneer
a,c,e
70*
20460 Saratoga -Los
McWilliams House
Pioneer
Gatos Road
Cottage
a,c,e
71
20490 Saratoga -Los
Methodist - Episcopal
Pioneer
Gatos Road
Church
a;b,e
72
14051 Saratoga-
Neil Carmichael House
Neoclassic
a,b
Sunnyvale Road
73
14421 Saratoga-
B. Grant Taylor House
California
Sunnyvale Road
Craftsman
a,b,c,d
74*
14650 Sixth Street
Nardie House
Queen Anne
a,c
75
14700 Sixth Street
St. John's Episcopal
Pioneer
a,b
Church
76
13495 Sousa Lane
Warner Hutton House
Queen Anne
a,c
77
20640 Third Street
Sam Cloud Hay & Feed
Pioneer
Warehouse
a,b,c,e
78
12239 Titus Avenue
Andersen House
Pioneer
a,c
79
11995 Wallbrook Dr.
Hyde House
Craftsman
Bungalow
a,c
4
Historic or Architectural
No. Address Common Name Style Criteria
80 20770 Wildwood Way Springer House Pioneer a,b
* Properties marked with an asterisk are also Designated Heritage Landmarks
SELECTION CRITERIA
a) The property 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
b) The property is identified with persons or events significant in local,
county, state or national history; or
c) The property embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type,
period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of
indigenous materials or craftsmanship; or
d) The property is representative of the notable design or craft of a
builder, designer, or architect; or
e) The property embodies or contributes to unique physical characteristics
representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood
or district within the City; or
f) The property 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) The property 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.
A
Santa Clara Valley Water District.
5750 ALMADEN EXPRESSWAY
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95118
TELEPHONE (408) 265-2600
April 11, 1984
Mr. R. E. Kaufman
Chairman - Gatehouse Condominium Association
20700 Fourth Street, Unit 7
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. Kaufman:
By copy .of your February 23, 1984 letter to Robert Shook, the Director of Community,
Development for the City of Saratoga,.. concerning the stability of an old red barn
adjacent to Saratoga Creek, this matter has been brought to our attention.
The creek area to the rear of 14605/14611 Big Basin Way was investigated by 0 ur staff on
March 15, 1983 and again, on March 21, 1984. In March of 1983, it was determined that
the barn's foundation problem is not a creek bank erosion related problem. The
foundation problem is related to upper slope slippage or relaxation, caused primarily by
overbank flow of water draining from the roof of the barn, home. downspouts and the
asphalt parking areas and driveways. It was suggested, at that time, to Mrs. Bosco (who .
resides at' 14605 Big Basin Way) that she take corrective measures to direct site drainage
into Big Basin Way storm drain lines. Our latest inspection of March 21, 1984, revealed
that nothing has been done to correct the site drainage to stop or reduce the overbank
flow of water.
We feel the responsibility for protection of the barn's foundation is the property owners.
A first step action is to correct the site drainage problem to prevent saturation of the
creek embankment and erosion caused by the overbank flow of water. A saturated bank
on a very steep slope (50 feet) will ultimately fail.
If you have any further questions on this matter, please contact Dennis Ely at extension
376.
Sincerely,
Original signed by
DON ERLING
Donald M. Erling
Division Engineer
Maintenance Division
cc: Mr. Robert S. Shook (_Mrs. Mary Bosco
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Director of Community Development 14666 ii-Imsm Way
City of Saratoga Saratoga, CA 95070
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
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,13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867-3438
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Community Development
Linda Callon
March 14, 1984 Martha Clevenger
Virginia Fanelli
John Mallory.
David Moyles
Mary Bos co
Caldwell Condominium-Homqowxxqrs Assoc..
14611 Big Basin 'Way #D,
Saratoga, CA. 9� 07
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Dear Mrs. Bosco.-.
The City received a'report,that the old.barn on the condominium
property has been partially undermined by Saratoga Creek, A4 r
investigation showed this to be true. The barn may be in soW
danger, although there does:-not appear to be any danger to
the public safety-;at this time. The Santa Clara.Vall.ey Water'-
District has jurisdiction.over.Saratoga Creek and'may be able
to render some assistance. Please feel free to contact me.
if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
Richard H. Harison
Senior Inspector
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cc: Santa Clara Valley Water District
R.E. Kaufmann,' 20700 Fourth Street,#7, Saratoga
R. E. KAUFMANN
20700 FOURTH STREET, UNIT 7
SARATOGA. CALIF. 95070
(409) 067.9391
Mr. Robert S. Shook
Director of Community Development
City of Saratoga
CA, 95070
Dear Bob:
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CC 111UNITY DEVELOPMENT
Feb. 23, ±984
Some time ago I spoke to you about the potential hazard of
barn behind 14605/14611 Big Basin Way, and because of the
time, I am- taking the liberty -,of reminding you again.
the old red
confusion at that
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Our residents-' i n' the`- c'reeksi de bui 1 di ng called to my attention the fact
that the westerly corner of the barn at the rear, overhangs the creek
bank and is unsupported for a distance of about ten feet.
The bank at this point is almost vertical, and drops about 50 feet tg
the stream bed.
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While the distances ar esuch that we do not fear the barn damaging our
creekside residences directly, we do fear that in the event of another
heavy storm, or'series of storms, the barn might slide into the stream
at a time of maximum flow. Under this condition, the stream would be
dammed, and water would rapidly back up and rise to the flooding level,
both of 20812 Fourth Street, and of the creekside dwellingiin Saratoga
Oaks.
I have inspected the barn, which appears reasonably solid as to structure,
considering its age, but it is mounted on a few concrete piers, with
no real foundation, and there is nothing to hold it from going down
the almost - vertical bank to the stream, should slippage occur.
On behalf of the Homeowners' Association, I would appreciate your inspecting
the barn and determining the degree of hazard, if any, and the steps
required to remedy it.
For the Gatehouse COndominium Homeowners' Association,
ts R. E. ufmann, hairman
Build and F ilities Committee
CC: R.M. Johnson, Pres.
D. A. Fanelli, Treas.
W. M FIstner, Property Manager
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