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Home My WebLink AboutRancho Bella Vista 20105HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #52) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Sterne /Andres House 2. Historic name: None 3. Street or rural address: 20105 Rancho Bella Vista City: Saratoga 4. Parcel number: 517 -21 -026 Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 5. Present Owner: Mendelsohn Lane Development Address: 20141 Rancho Bella Vista City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 Ownership is: Public: Private: X 6. Present Use: Residence Original Use: Ranch house DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Pioneer with Classic Revival details 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This one -story farmhouse consists of a central wing with two small wings set back and at right angles to the main wing. The main wing has an offset gable containing a half - circle vent. The porch wraps around all three wings of the house, is supported by slim, plain wooden columns and includes a railing in Chippendale fretwork style.. A short flight of steps leads to the main entrance with a second flight to an entrance at the end of the right wing. The porch roof was built in the 1950's and does not fit on the supporting pillars. The property includes two outbuildings, a small two - story building described by the present owner as the original farmhouse and a one -story barn with a diamond shaped window in the gable. The property is now completely surrounded by a new subdivision of 1/2 -acre lots. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: 1880's Factual: 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 80' Depth: 175' approx. acreage 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: Good: Fair: Deteriorated: X No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: 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: Barn, two -story outbuilding Zoning: Unknown? SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). This house was originally set in an 11 -acre orchard. It was originally owned by the Sterne family, about whom little is known. A daughter, Mildred, obtained the house and married into a family named Andres. The house remained in the original family possession until the death of Mildred Sterne Andres in 1976. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: 1 Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: 2 Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates). Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, 1979; Interview with Nino Gallo, 2/87. 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 IDENTIFICATION Street Address a1010 T A&nCh' ] Historic Name 5° ,erne, / Andre-5 Present Owner Address �l�6aGA �y 444 , CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY INVENTORY # (�aI PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN. �� )/8((date) r APN ��pl' �-1 09 o Present Use C)�PCe Original . Use Key f Q��mce, Other Past Uses 1 nPq PTPTTnm Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: �'1 t awre l5 ?co r*J : & Leh L "IY�, �he S�1,l.C��, � S �U� r5tt..eQ c� c�►1�2c..►i 5� -�l.le C��LO�; ,S-F-rt,ic.� Q(1 � %,u et �a r� � -� �rs'Cc'n, ' `rh-e, 1 � i � 5 i� c�ea -� l �n ar1 Crec �_h. i� , v e-'� ° ►n 1 Ctr c13e�. . -T�,ere G. cam, mc�� ov\),0n is Voe"n a,M t 1 1 ct r e. A-ree � Approximates property size: Lot size (in feet) Frontage Depth or approximate acreage Condition (check one): Fxcellent ( ) Good ( ) Fair (\(){-SOUSE, eri orated (X)* No longer in existence ( ) 5� 65' car6c'y_ t\r.'\JZR_ Is the feature: Altered?.,(..)- Unaltered? ($) Location sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding street -s, roads, and pro- minent landmarks) I�f os c��os �r WYE Kw oc15b 11N W k5oAt -V0 . _ _.. I -111,' NY Threats to site: None known ( ) Private Development Zoning'( ) Public Works Project ( ) Vandalism ( ) Other ( 1 Primary exterior building material: Stone ( ) Brick (.) Stucco ( ) Adobe ( ) Wood (X) Other Is the structure: On its original site? Moved? ( ) Unknown ( ) Year of initial construction IF'go 'n This date is.: Factual ( ) ' Estimated X Architect (if known) Builder ( if known),• Related features: Barn ( ) Carriage House Outhouse ( ) Shed(s) (X) "Formal garden(s) ( ) Windmill ( ` Watertower /Tankhouse ( ) Other (x) atAp4 �p(,� None SIGNIFICANCE Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site when known): '�, one Sbyj m5i'deme wi +-h Pne. 1�qo, ") i--C� 1q 0 G) W��4� &ea- 1 o- M il6red S}ev,v,e A nc1rre5, 01r1' k-h1�j re rkl� rece�n -V� SUbdiQ ided, HouSa UC-C o►n l I- c�c pc� ke s�� `� Mend 6 50�vr\ ` -Cul.e CAd Source (books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates): s cc L ,,t rk -: Ket)OLLrce Sv,Uev v Y� c a Mel i k% Oder), 1 1�79 -° r Form prepared by: `Q -hAlA P—)6 Date: July 13, 1988 @ &MZU Q) M& 2 0 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867- :34 :38 Mendelsohn Lane Development 20141 Rancho Bella Vista Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Gentlemen: 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 20105 Rancho Bella Vista 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 Sharon Landsness Bar Vo.est r /,%/1 Warren Heid, Chairman HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #52) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Sterne /Andres House 2. Historic name: None 3. Street or rural address: 20105 Rancho Bella Vista City: Saratoga 4. Parcel number: 5. Present Owner: Address: 2014 City: Saratoga Ownership is: 6. Present Use: Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 517 -21 -026 Mendelsohn Lane Development 1 Rancho Bella Vista Zip: 95070 Public: Private: X Residence Original.Usd: Ranch house DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Pioneer with Classic Revival details 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This one -story farmhouse consists of a central wing with two small wings set back and at right angles to the main wing. The main wing has an offset gable containing a half- circle vent. The porch wraps around all three wings of the house, is supp "brted by slim, plain wooden columns and includes a railing in Chippendale fretwork style. A short flight of steps leads to the main entrance with a second flight to an entrance at the end of the right wing. The porch roof was built in the 1950's and does not fit on the supporting pillars. The property includes two outbuildings, a small two - story building described by the present owner as the original farmhouse and a one -story barn with a diamond shaped window in the gable. The property is now completely surrounded by a new subdivision of 1/2 -acre lots. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: 1880's Factual: 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: Unknown 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 80' Depth: 175' approx. acreage 12. Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s): 1988 13. Condition: Excellent: Good: Fair: Deteriorated: X No longer in existence: 14. Alterations: 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: Barn, two -story outbuilding Zoning: Unknown? SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). This house was originally set in an 11 -acre orchard. It was originally owned by the Sterne family, about whom little is known. A daughter, Mildred, obtained the house and married into a family named Andres. The house remained in the original family possession until the death of Mildred Sterne Andres in 1976. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: 1 Arts /Leisure: Economic /Industrial: 2 Exploration /Settlement: Government: Military: Religion: Social /Ed.: 21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates) . Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, 1979; Interview with Nino Gallo, 2/87. 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 y�� C�� Q �� . �ti` � � � � � �9s�� yn ��,,�' � , �