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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFRUITVALE AVENUE 14251HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #26) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Novakovich Ranch 2. Historic name: None 3. Street or rural address: 14251 Fruitvale Avenue City: Saratoga 4. Parcel number: 397 -16 -003 Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 5. Present Owner: George & Leah Novakovich Address: 14251 Fruitvale Ave. City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Ownership is: Public: Private: X 6. Present Use: Residence /Farm Original Use: Residence /Farm 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 is a two -story Victorian cottage with gingerbread trim on all porches and windows. It is in good condition and is currently part of a working farm. The water tower has been converted into what appears to be an apartment or studio. The house is surrounded by 11 acres of orchard including apricots, plums, almonds, cherries and peaches. There is a fruit stand on the site as well as drying sheds for the fruit. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: 1890 Factual: 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 275' Depth: 1738' approx. acreage: 11 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: Several modern sheds and storage structures on the property. 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: Zoning: Vandalism: Public Works project: Other: 17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown? 18. Related features: Barn, water tower. Fruit stand may be a converted carriage house. SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). This structure and farm land are among the oldest farming remnants in Saratoga. It is very significant that the property has been an ongoing working farm. The first deed recorded on the property containing the original structure was filed in 1894. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: X Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: X Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). Phone conversation with Leah Novakovich, 1987; Grant Deed. 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 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING DEPARTMENT Two appointments were made with Mrs. Novakovich and confirmed, on arriving for appointments we were told she had .Left just moments prior. IDENTIFICATION Street Address 14251 Fruitvale Avenue Historic Name Formerly part of Quito Ranch CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY INVENTORY # PHO�OGRAPH TAKEN 6/1/84 (date) APN 39746 -003 Present Owner George M. & Leah R. Novakovich S627_2�131 Address 14251 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Present Use Residence and Working Farm Other Past Uses tl`� f1C'Cf'DTDTTMI Original Use Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: Victorian Style Structure: Yellow house owner per phone conversation believed to have been.-built in 1890. Gingerbread trim on all porches and windows. Good Condition, part of working Farm at present. Watertower has been converted into what appears to be an apartment or studio. Surrounded by 11 acres of orchard, from appearance, Apricots, plums, almonds, peaches and cherries. Fruit stand on site as well as drying sheds for fruit. Also have a variety of chickens. Approximate property size: REFER ATTACHMENT #1 Lot size (in feet) Frontage a 7 J`• b�6 Depth_t,t!� -f or approximate acreage 11 acres Condition (check one): .Excellent (X) Good ( ) Fair ( ) ,,_ _)riorated (.)' No longer in existence ( ) Is the feature: Altered? (X) Unaltered? ) Several modern sheds and storage structure $. Location sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and pro- minent landmarks) NJ N. Threats to site: None known ( ) Private Development ( ) Zoning ( ) Vandalism ( ) Other ( ) Public Works Project ( ) Primary exterior building material: Stone ( ) Brick.( ) Stucco ( ) Adobe ( ) Wood (X) Other ( ) Is the structure: On its original site? ( Moved? ( ) Unknown ( ) Year of initial construction 1894 This date is: Factual ( ) Estimated (X) Estimated by date of first deed on property containing original structure filed in County Records Architect (if known) Builder ( if known) Related features: Barn (X) Carriage'House ( ) Outhouse ( ) Shed(s) (3) Formal garden(s) ( ) Windmill ( ) Watertower /Tankhouse (1) Other ( ) Possible that the fruit stand is a convertg9ne carriage house. SIGNIFICANCE Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site when known): Structure and land are almost one hundred years old. Importance architectural facts because of excellant condition of the house including the fact that after this time period it is still a working ranch. Source (books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates): Phone conversation with Leah Novakovich. Exhibit A ( Attachment #1) of Grant Deed: Community Property. County Records. 1 Book.G786 page 92 x Form prepared by: Date: N. 6 O �o ��ti OQ OTTE o2 0&MZUQ)0Z �9pa 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867 -3438 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson Martha Clevenger July 13, 1988 Joyce Hlava David Moyles Donald Peterson Mr. and Mrs. George Novakovich 14251 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Novakovich: 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 farm at 14251 Fruitvale Avenue 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 restrictiohg 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. i 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 questio through Valerie Young, One of the Commissioners the Inventory and answer Sincerely, rns, please direct them to the Commission our staff person,at City Hall (867- 3438). will be happy to meet with you to discuss any questions you may have. Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission Elizabeth Ansnes Roy Cameron Norm Koepernik Sharon Landsness BarVara Voester V'/Z� arren Heid, Chairman 1 HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #26) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Novakovich Ranch 2. Historic name: None 3. Street or rural address: 14251 Fruitvale Avenue City: Saratoga 4. Parcel number: 397 -16 -003 Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 5. Present Owner: George & Leah Novakovich Address: 14251 Fruitvale Ave. City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Ownership is: Public: Private: X 6. Present Use: Residence /Farm Original' Use': Residence /Farm 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 is a two -story Victorian cottage with gingerbread trim on all porches and windows. It is in good condition and is currently part of a working farm. The water tower has been converted into what appears to be an apartment or studio. The house is surrounded by 11 acres of orchard including apricots, plums, almonds, cherries and peaches. There is a fruit stand on the site as well as drying sheds for the fruit. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: 1890 Factual: 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 275' Depth: 1738' approx. acreage: 11 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated: No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: Several modern sheds and storage structures on the property. 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: Zoning: Vandalism: Public Works project: Other: 17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved? Unknown? 18. Related features: Barn, water tower. Fruit stand may be a converted carriage house. SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site).' This structure and farm land are among the oldest farming remnants in Saratoga. It is very significant that the property has been an ongoing working farm. The first deed recorded on the property containing the original structure was filed in 1894. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: X Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: X Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, ,surveys, personal interviews and their dates) . Phone conversation with Leah Novakovich, 1987; Grant Deed. 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 -J� fats AllevNdo,l e Ave . HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #26) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Novakovich Ranch 2. Historic name: None 3. Street or rural address: 14251 Fruitvale Avenue City: Saratoga 4. Parcel number: 397 -16 -003 Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 5. Present Owner: George & Leah Novakovich Address: 14251 Fruitvale Ave. City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Ownership is: Public: Private: X 6. Present Use: Residence /Farm Original Use: Residence /Farm 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 is a two -story Victorian cottage with gingerbread trim on all porches and windows. It is in good condition and is currently part of a working farm. The water tower has been converted into what appears to be an apartment or studio. The house is surrounded by 11 acres of orchard including apricots, plums, almonds, cherries and peaches. There is a fruit stand on the site as well as drying sheds for the fruit. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: 1890 Factual: 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 275' Depth: 1738' approx. acreage: 11 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 ,,�► i:;; 1 3 R s 6 7 9 10 t 12 13 14 is 16 17 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 26 27 2$ 19 so RFC:.EiDINi3 REOMM C} Georg© li. Novakovich ff ► � � W,TEJ RECORD2D MIL TO u�s o George M. Novakovieb MAY 14 Z .4 Am Fit 14251 F)�uitvsle Ave. Seratogn, CII.. 95070 4FFIOIAL RECORDS i11Ct10 tA�1 n t L:wF�A CGU4T7 L"%r� °••G: i . +r.G : A. MAN i � I M 14;,TRAR RC6GRCR� SA GRANT DEED: CCV- TNITY PROPERTY FOR N^ CONSIDERATION, title ciarification only, with no actuRl trar,,f�r of property involved, GEORG3 NOVAKOVICH, also known an GEORGE M. NOVAKOVICH, a married man, hereby GRANTS to t GEORGE M. N(YVAKOVICH, himself, and to LEAH R. NOVAKOVICH, his wife, i ac camewunity property with right of survivorship, and not as tenants in co s.,on, that certain par^el of land, together wits its buildingr, and appur- tenances, located at 14251 Pruitvale Avenue, City of Saratoga, County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a stake marked K. 5 standing in the epnter of McCall Road at the coaaon corner of lends of the Hourecan Estate and Crowell (now or formerly) and rum -Jng thence along the center of said McCall Road N. 00171E.4.177 chs. to a stake, thence along the Southerly line n; that. certain 15.06 acres tract, conveycl by Alice M. Firkpatrick and J.H. Kirkpatrick, her husband, to J.J. Butler by Deed dated lagust 8, 1894 and recorded in the office of the Coun'c Recorder of said County of & rta Clara August 11, 1894 in L.ber 172 of Deeds. page 37' ..890 34' W. 26.4 chs, to a stake, thence S. 0`17' W. al the Easterly line of the Houreean Tract and parallel to 'ht ntP.r line of said McCall Road 4.177 chs. to a stake mans&% H. 1 etandtng in the fence line between lands now or £ornerly of S. E. Crowell and the Hourecan Tract from which stake a white oak 12 inches in dipmeter marked B.T.H. 1 bears East 58 lks. t;wenee along the Northerly line of said S. E. Crowell's land 5.890 34' E. 26.34 chs. to the place of beginning containing 11 acres and being a portion of the Quito Ranch.% IN WI'*NBSS WHEREX)F this instrument is executed this J1 day of w 1982. GEORGE M. NOVAKOVICH STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COMM OF SANTA CLARA) as (hw �Tl���' , before me, the undersigned a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared GEMGE V. NOVAKOVICH known to me to be the peroon whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. �1 and ar hereof. JOHN SEAL 1011 F. 4tN�10'WilO N(i�ARa MMUC- 4►tMplaA ;IW A QARA COIMK *r tnbst Aw * 23, pit �in� o� Vrci-Or�i�n I�orn� Fr�,vn� pUi -NCH Oho Fp►?m�n�u�►�rnEr1T IC�Pi orb FY�n� --` � .,� +yew*-• 1p- s « i I � r or 1 I - - s • 'd • r��r