HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 318 Designating 15095 as a Historic Landmark ORDINANCE NO. 318
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY
AT 15095 FRUITVALE AVEVENUE AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
(APN 397-19-010)
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1-Findings: After careful review and consideration of the report and recommendations
of the Heritage Preservation Commission concerning the property at 15095 Fruitvale Avenue
(the "Property") together with the application and supporting materials, the City Council hereby
determines that:
• 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 in that it represents a Classical Revival styled residence with some Prairie Style
architectural influences that was constructed in the early 1900s. The structure exhibits many
of the character defining features of such a home, and has retained these features through
history.
■ 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 in that it is an
excellent example of Classical Revival residential architecture with some Prairie Style
influences. Distinctive Classical Revival details included the Greek key frieze, iconic porch
columns, leaded glass windows, and Palladian windows at the front portion of the home.
Prairie Style influences are found in the ribbon windows at the second floor, the proportions
of the expressed floor levels, and the deeply overhanging, boxed eaves
■ The Property embodies or contributes to unique physical characteristics representing an
established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or district within the City in that the
home was once the home of the Caswell family. Helen Caswell was a writer, artist, and
musician and was especially well known for her paintings of children. The Caswell's lived
in the house from 1952 until about 1982. The home was constructed in 1906 and was
designed by the architectural firm of Frank Wolfe & Charles McKenzie. These San Jose
architects, who partnered between 1899 and 1910, helped define the residential character
during this time and influenced the style of many homes built in Santa Clara Valley. The
architects drew from Colonial Revival, Neo-Classical, Queen Anne, Craftsman and other
styles to develop an eclectic architectural design that can be found in many historical
neighborhoods of Santa Clara Valley.
Section 2 —Designation: The Property is hereby designated as a Historic Landmark pursuant to
section 13-15.060 of the Saratoga City Code.
Following a duly notice public meeting the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read at the
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 17th day of September,
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2014, and was adopted by the following vote following a second reading on the I st day of
October, 2014:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mayor Emily Lo, Vice Mayor Howard Miller, Council Member Manny
Cappello, Chuck Page, Jill Hunter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED: `-
Emily Lo
MAYOR, CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM: I `
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Richard Taylor
CITY ATTORNEY
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