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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOUGLASS LANE 14315V Al 7 V 04 July 13, 1988 C B`ri L,� 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867 -3438 Mr. Nedjo Spaich et al P.O. Box 363 Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. Spaich: 2�1 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 and garage buildings at 20235 La Paloma Avenue and 14315 Douglass Lane 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 r Roy Cameron Norm Koepernik Shar n'Landsness Ba a a Voester Warren Heid, Chairman M HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #22) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: None 2. Historic name: Hayfield Caretaker /Garage Buildings 3. Street or rural address: 14315 Douglass Lane City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 4. Parcel number: 397 -24 -74 5. Present Owner: Spaich Bros. City: Saratoga Ownership is: Public: Address: P.O. Box 363 Zip: 95070 Private: X 6. Present Use: Residence Original Use: Servant's Quarters DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Modified English Country 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: The gatehouse is an English Country style stucco two -story structure with a gabled dormer. It features multi -paned casement -type windows which open out and oval windows in the gable end of the house and garage. The garage has multi -paned and extremely narrow sliding doors with a Tudor column and cap between the doors. The combined presence of buildings present a formal entrance to Hayfield Estate. The property is maintained in a rustic setting. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1920 9. Architect: Julia Morgan 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: Depth: approx. acreage: 9.3 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land: Scattered buildings: 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: Zoning: Unknown? SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). This structure was built at the entrance and as a gatehouse for the Hayfield House. It also served as a servant's quarters. See Inventory form #32 for further historical information. 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). F. Cunningham, Saratoga's First Hundred Years, 1967; Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, 1979; Interviews with Melita Oden and Mary McHugh, former house- keeper for the family, 1988. 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 101�� 9 Iy 147 V3