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Home My WebLink AboutSaratoga-Sunnyvale Road 14051HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #72) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: None 2. Historic name: Neil Carmichael House 3. Street or rural address: 14051 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 4. Parcel number: 503 -22 -075 5. Present Owner: A. & C. Peterson Address: 14051 Saratoga- Sunnyvale Rd. City: Saratoga Ownership is: Public: 6. Present Use: Residence Zip: 95070 Private: X Original Use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Neoclassic 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This two -story house features a large wrap- around porch across the front and south side of the house. Each floor has a bank of curved bay windows on the front and north side of the house. A gable roof extends over the entrance porch which has turned columns. The second floor has large double sash windows with glass side panels as well as a small oval window. The walls are clad in wood overlap siding. A former tankhouse on the original property has been converted to a residence on a separate parcel. A garage has been added to the rear of the house. No major alterations to the house are apparent. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1914 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: John Rodoni 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 100' Depth: 250' approx. acreage: 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: 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: Garage to rear SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). This house was built in 1914 for $10,000 for original owners, Neil and Belle Carmichael. With his brother Dan, and Thomas Hubbard, Neil Carmichael owned and operated saw mills on the west side of the Santa Cruz Mountains from 1899 to 1911. Most of the cut lumber was hauled through Saratoga to the company's yard and planing mill in San Jose. Neil and Dan Carmichael were two of the ten stock holders in the company that was formed in 1916 to acquire the land for the small park or plaza at Saratoga's crossroads, Blaney Plaza. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: 1 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; Coretha Peterson, 1987. 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 N 6 tiv d r 1 A tee, 0 d Z t A 2 s 4� '< 'G Itd CITY OF SARATOGA CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY PLANNING DEPARTMENT INVENTORY # J& 4— PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN I (date) #36- Neil Carmichael. - Hubbard The Carmichael b— r hers owned and operated a saw mill and Thomas Mountains. _ in the Santa Cruz IDENTIFICATION -- -- Street Address 140'.x' d�t C<<_ arc > ��; ,t;- �f�. � R d- 4 Name 0 -nae.i Present Owner eorei- Na_ 1, Address A4 0 51 IYLt[)Oel-_- !SU- ti-)nLA\/6. i( APN 61 45�0 �7 -;11(05, Present Use 5��1p,YY _ Original Use e aC`ti)C4C_ Other Past Uses #�6 - Remove "resort cottage lumber mill above g Period." Carmichael later), Saratoga. (Commissioner Voesternw�llnd operated a report - - - -- -- -- - -- - -- — - _ more DESCRIPTION - -_- - - - - - -- Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major — alterations from its original condition: , be�u�4; -�1 r�o��r�Q �'S ��n� -ed �h�%2 c�nd -tY-irnrv��d Lr, ol'�ve �yeeiN, oors 11c�ve. 1 ar e ba�vc� ��e wCr,cloWS Wh�cl�, care noun >✓d, oY�al_1\%e wCr,do� -�5. 'Theme. CS awh`L+,c.. %, O\I e Sry, a (� � r�Ci i here � S a �a y-5c L. Jn i-� Cho Y- ch a a `rr,rn t +�� 'Poa l C4_ { he Coivrnr�So� �,�� qn� been Cary Nje�rA Side, R barn WCOS CJS0 U.) o�. re�s�dence% Approximate property size: Lot size (in feet) Frontage q 8 ti a so Depth �rtCc.ulo� r' or approximate acreage Condition (check one): 1--ellent (X Good ( ) Fair ( ) .._ceriorated ( ) No longer in existence ( ) Is the feature: Altered? ( ) Unaltered? Location sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and pro- minent landmarks) Threats to site: None known ( ) Private Development ( ) Zoning ( ) Public..Works Project ( ) O Vandalism ( ) Other ( ) Primary exterior building material: Stone ( ) Brick ( ) Stucco ( ) Adobe ( ) Wood Other ( ) Is the structure: On its original site? ( ) Moved? ( ) Unknown ( ) Year of initial construction 1q )q * This date is: Factual (Y) Estimated ( ) Architect (if known) Builder ( if known) Related features: &wveA e6 k—o G K oUge. Barn ( Carriage House ( ) Outhouse ( ) Shed(s) ( ) Formal garden(s) ( ) Windmill Watertower /Tankhouse (7Cj Other ( ) None SIGNIFICANCE Briefly state historical and /or architectural' -mportance°('incl'ud'e'd'ates, events; and persons associated with the site when known): I�ov -ne, Was b�k,k+ b� Tontel and ` hovv,cts. Hubbccw8.) he, ray) In ey�i Des ara mdwAo� Source (books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates): C° \MwCL cou%r �t� 1�e'��i�� eSo��rc;� �r,�� 1qi� I °►`� ) Form prepared by: -Jan J Date: d� :Set IF 1 .sue f } CITY OF SARATOGA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: Tuesday, April 11, 1995, 9 a.m.* PLACE: Warner Hutton House TYPE: Regular.Meeting *The Commission will meet at 14051 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road at 8:30 a.m. to visit the Heritage Resource known as the Carmichael House which is proposed for Landmark Designation. The Commission will convene for their regular meeting directly following this visit. Commissioners Ansnes, Dutro, Fine, Pepari and Peck and Secretary White and Planner Dailey met Mr. and Mrs. Dahlbeck at their home on 14051 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road. The group toured the house and grounds. I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. Roll Call Present: Ansnes, Dutro, Fine, Peck, Peepari Absent: Roepernik Staff: Secretary White, Planner Dailey Guest: Mr. Cutler B. Approval of Minutes of 3/14/95 The minutes were unanimously approved as submitted, MIS Dutro /Fine. C. Posting the Agenda Staff reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 94954.2, the agenda was posted on Friday, April 7. D. Oral and Written Communications None. II. OLD BUSINESS None. III. NEW BUSINESS 1. 14051 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road, Dahlbeck. Review and discussion of a proposed Heritage Resource Designation. The Commission commended the applicants on their renovation efforts and unanimously recommended that the house and grounds be designated as a heritage landmark, MIS Fine /Peck. Staff was directed to prepare the appropriate resolution for City Council review and approval. 2. DR -94 -046, UP -94 -008, Cutler, 14523 Big Basin Way. Review and discussion of Design Review and Use Permit proposals for an existing commercial building in the Saratoga village. The Commission unanimously approved the final architectural plans and proposed signage for the referenced applications, MIS Fine /Ansnes. 3. DR -95 -008, V -95 -002, Kim, 20472 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road. Informational item concerning a Design Review proposal to build a new commercial building on an existing vacant lot in the Saratoga village. The informational item was noted and filed. 4. DR -94 -004, The Oddfellows Home, 14500 Fruitvale Avenue. Review of proposed renovation of the Oddfellows Home building which is listed on the Heritage Resource Inventory. The Commission reviewed the Oddfellows plan and voiced strong support for the renovation of the Heritage Inventory structure. They also forwarded the following recommended conditions to the Planning Commission, HIS Fine /Peck: 1. The Oddfellows Building should be designated as a Heritage Landmark. 2. The building and grounds should be documented by the Heritage Commission prior to any future development of the site. IV. ITEMS INITIATED BY THE COMMISSION On the occasion of her retirement, Commissioner Anenes was applauded for her service to the Commission and the community in matters relating to Heritage Preservation. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to 9 a.m. on tuesday, May 8. hpcmapr f � Y a - ORDINANCE NO.HP -22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CARMICHAEL HOUSE AT 14051 SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE ROAD AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows: Section 1:. After careful review and consideration of the report of the Heritage Preservation Commission, the application and supporting materials, the City Council has determined that the findings per Exhibit "A" can be made and hereby designates the property at 14051 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road as a Historic Landmark. Section 2: This designation shall become operative and take effect thirty (30) days from its date of passage. This ordinance was regularly introduced and after the waiting time required by law, was thereafter passed and adopted this 17th day of May , 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jacobs, Moran, Tucker, Wolfe and Mayor Burger NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: ka'.f� � _ �&�z City Clerk - "409L_-.7 Mayor The above and fnren��i�a true �hnhas been Ot published aC'C(r Z QJ Deputy Citv Cler; Date N EXHIBIT A REPORT OF FINDINGS 1. The Carmichael House has special historical, architectural and aesthetic value as part of the heritage of Saratoga, Santa Clara County and the State of California. 2. The Carmichael House satisfies the criteria set forth in Article 13- 15.010 of the City Code and as applied by the Heritage Preservation Commission. hpf ind a� 7Z OCR � 0 O TTE o2 0&%Z �'00� July 13, 1988 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867 -3438 Mr. and Mrs. Alan Peterson 14051 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Peterson: 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 14051 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road 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 Sharpn Landsness Bar7Sa Voester/ rren Heid, Chai HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #72) IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: None 2. Historic name: Neil Carmichael House 3. Street or rural address: 14051 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara 4. Parcel number: 503 -22 -075 5. Present Owner: A. & C. Peterson Address: 14051 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Rd. City: Saratoga Ownership is: Public: 6. Present Use: Residence Zip: 95070 Private: X Original Use: Residence DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Neoclassic 7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure -and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This two -story house features a large wrap- around porch across the front and south side of the house. Each floor has a bank of curved bay windows on the front and north side of the house. A gable roof extends over the entrance porch which has turned columns. The second floor has large double sash windows with glass side panels as well as a small oval window. The walls are clad in wood overlap siding. A former tankhouse on the original property has been converted to a residence on a separate parcel. A garage has been added to the rear of the house. No major alterations to the house are apparent. (photograph here) 8. Construction date: Estimated: Factual: 1914 9. Architect: Unknown 10. Builder: John Rodoni 11. Approx. prop. size Frontage: 100' Depth: 250' approx. acreage: 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: 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: Garage to rear SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site). This house was built in 1914 for $10,000 for original owners, Neil and Belle Carmichael. With his brother Dan, and Thomas Hubbard, Neil Carmichael owned and operated saw mills on the west side of the Santa Cruz Mountains from 1899 to 1911. Most of the cut lumber was hauled through Saratoga to the company's yard and planing mill in San Jose. Neil and Dan Carmichael were two of the ten stock holders in the company that was formed in 1916 to acquire the land for the small park or plaza at Saratoga's crossroads, Blaney Plaza. 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is checked, number in order of importance.) Architecture: 1 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; Coretha Peterson, 1987. 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 TZet<t t4,,� lqm� C a r t 1 MaNFM Awe, y,w e/ G 0 d S k W G s 4 h 9 'G .Q d I -it - sfo ('a- mk-� , pp-t� /Nn- CaltlrK wt inn 44 -L- e-zx V4U ` ��,�_ ,cry c� bl -� gpv 4z) CU14 t j =- - - - - - � -- - �? La 4-- � - -- - - 6v-t 6,1 SA4NO-- a'�� w-4-VL-' waq vovv�U 0-) fc, u aIA4 -- — Vet/ ot 1 �26WK , ct Tt aid a_ c 1- t Zvjvv .. wov-) c � ��, _ cif a -- e Gu"Wcc �- `-� - s Wolo�,�- -od-d-t6t 4- �Q 0—,5 6M t�) rAA/D y a� ��''' / "-C:- ��,' �! Y f tom' ��!S r V ?n•P,�i• W (/l.. / L, cS�V _�1t� {'tom - CvL[J.d- C. � �L.,r/�. _. 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