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July 13, 1988
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13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
Mr. Paul A. Bonnet
20900 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. Bonnet:
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 residence at
20900 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 restrictiorts 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 Commi -ssion
Elizabeth Ansnes
Roy Cameron
Norm Koepernik
SharoA andsness
Barr. Voester.
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HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #14)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: Maclay Cottage
3. Street or rural address: 20900 Big Basin Way
City: Saratoga
4. Parcel number: 517 -07 -002
5. Present Owner: Paul A. Bonnet
City: Saratoga
Ownership is: Public:
6. Present Use: Residence
Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
Address: 20900 Big Basin Way
Zip: 95070
Private: X
Original Use: Residence
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Queen Anne Cottage
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
This house has many of the standard Queen Anne features, including v-
groove siding, double -hung windows, large wide casements surrounding
the windows and doors, and a fan design in the gable above the front
porch. The house is one and a half stories and has a hip roof. The
roofline also features decorative crown molding and brackets. A rear
porch has been enclosed and now serves as the front entrance to the
house. The house sits on a the rear of a large lot, surrounded by
mature trees. The detached water tower is a later addition.
(photograph here)
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1890
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage:
Depth:
approx. acreage: 1.2
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: Good: Fair: X Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: See 3b
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: X Densely built -up:
Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other:
16. Threats to site: None known: X Private development:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved?
18. Related features: Water tower
Zoning:
Unknown?
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,
events, and persons associated with the site).
This house was built by Harry Maclay, son of the California State
Senator Charles Maclay. The Senator's house was located across the
street on Big Basin Way, but has since been demolished.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: X Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement:
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
Interview with Paul Bonnet, 1/88.
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):
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