HomeMy WebLinkAboutVia Tesoro Court 19101RESOLUTION HP -98 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AMENDING THE HERITAGE RESOURCE INVENTORY
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission is authorized by Resolution HP -88 -01 to
periodically update the Heritage Resources Inventory by Resolution as additional heritage resources become
known and documented; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has determined that the property known as 19101
Via Tesoro Ct. is historically significant as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has determined that the property known as 19101
Via Tesoro Ct. is historically significant as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act and that it meets
the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and therefore no further CEQA processing is required.
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has determined that the property known as 19101
Via Tesoro Ct. meets at least one or more of the criteria for designation of a heritage resource as outlined in
Section 13- 15.010 (a through g) of the City code, and the following findings have been determined:
• The property is identified with the Dr. Clemmer Peck family, significant in Saratoga history; and
• The residence embodies distinctive characteristics of adobe construction; and
• The residence contributes to unique physical characteristics representing an established and familiar visual
feature of a neighborhood within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of
Saratoga hereby amends the Heritage Resource Inventory; set forth in Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference, to include the site known as 19101 Via Tesoro Ct..
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Heritage Preservation Commission this 1213' day of January 19913, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary, Heritage Preservation ssion
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE o SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 a (408) 868 -1200
Incorporated October 22, 1956
January 18, 2007
Mr. Amit and Ms. Susie Nagpal
19101 Via Tesoro Court
Saratoga, CA 95070
RE: Landmark Plaque
Dear Mr. and Ms. Nagpal:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Aileen Kao
Kathleen King
Chuck Page
Jill Hunter
Ann Waltonsmith
CONGRATULATIONS. Your home at 14288 Chester Avenue is a designated
landmark. The Heritage Preservation Commission would like to present you with
a bronze plaque stating so. Please sign below and return this letter no later than
Thursday, February 1St, 2007 to the attention of Shweta Bhatt, Planning
Department, City of Saratoga.
By signing this letter, you are indicating that you will accept this plaque and will
display it. And, in doing so, you are accepting this honor and agree to maintain
this historic structure in our beautiful City of Saratoga.
Norman Koepernik
Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission
Property Owner Name(s): R nA vT 2 S V S I C— rvACT P A �—
Property Address: I���� ilhes5e�
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RE: Landmark Plaque
Dear Saratoga Foothill Club:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Aileen Kao
Kathleen King
Chuck Page
Jill Hunter
Ann Waltonsmith
CONGRATULATIONS. Your property at 20399 Park Place is a designated
landmark. The Heritage Preservation Commission would like to present you with
a bronze plaque stating so. Please sign below and return this letter no later than
Thursday, February 1St, 2007 to the attention of Shweta Bhatt, Planning
Department, City of Saratoga.
By signing this letter, you are indicating that you will accept this plaque and will
display it. And, in doing so, you are accepting this honor and agree to maintain
this historic structure in our beautiful City of Saratoga.
Norman Koepernik
Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission
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CITY OF SARATOGA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMeNT
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Property Address: 20 n Parl- Phgc
Signature:
Date:
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Incorporated October 22, 1956
January 18, 2007
Mr. Neal Smith
14474 Oak Place
Saratoga, CA 95070
RE: Landmark Plaque
Dear Mr. Smith:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Aileen Kao
Kathleen King
Chuck Page
Jill Hunter
Ann Waltonsmith
CONGRATULATIONS. Your home at 14474 Oak Place is a designated
landmark. The Heritage Preservation Commission would like to present you with
a bronze plaque stating so. Please sign below and return this letter no later than
Thursday, February 1st, 2007 to the attention of- Shweta Bhatt, Planning
Department, City of Saratoga.
By signing this letter, you are indicating that you will accept this plaque and will
display it. And, in doing so, you are accepting this honor and agree to maintain
this historic structure in our beautiful City of Saratoga.
Norman Koepernik
Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission
Property Owner Name(s):
Property Address:
Signature:
Date:
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Incorporated October 22, 1966 Arleen Kao
Kathleen King
Chuck Page
Jill Hunter
Ann Waltonsmith
February 12, 2007
Villa Montalvo
Attention: Mr. Robert Sain
Executive Director
P.O. Box 158
Saratoga, CA 95071
RE: Landmark Plaque
Dear Mr. Sain:
CONGRATULATIONS. Your property at 15400 Montalvo Road is a designated
landmark. The Heritage Preservation Commission would like to present you with
a bronze plaque stating so. Please sign below and return this letter no later than
Thursday, February 20, 2007 to the attention of Shweta Bhatt, Planning
Department, City of Saratoga.
By signing this letter, you are indicating that you will accept this plaque and will
display it. And, in doing so, you are accepting this honor and agree to maintain
this historic structure in our beautiful City of Saratoga.
Norman Koepernik
Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission
Property Owner Name(s):.
Property Address:
Signature:
Date:
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13777 FRI'IT \%ALI AVEI•IT."T a SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 565 -1200
Incoiporated October 22, 1956
January 18, 2007
Villa Montalvo
P.O. Box 158
Saratoga, CA 95071
RE: Landmark Plaque
Dear Villa Montalvo:
COUNCIL NIEMBERS:
Aileen Kao
Kathleen King
Chuck Page
Jill Hunter
Ann Waltonsmith
CONGRATULATIONS. Your property at 15400 Montalvo Road is a designated
landmark. The Heritage Preservation Commission would like to present you with
a bronze plaque stating so. Please sign below and return this letter no later than
Thursday, February 1St, 2007 to the attention of Shweta Bhatt, Planning
Department, City of Saratoga.
By signing this letter, you are indicating that you will accept this plaque and will
display it. And, in doing so, you are accepting this honor and agree to maintain
this historic structure in our beautiful City of Saratoga.
Norman Koepernik
Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission
Property Owner Name(s):
Property Address:
Signature:
Date:
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13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE o SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (403) 868 -1200
Incorporated October 22, 1956
January 18, 2007
Mr. Neal Smith
14474 Oak Place
Saratoga, CA 95070
RE: Landmark Plaque
Dear Mr. Smith:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Aileen Kao
Kathleen King
Chuck Page
Jill Hunter
Ann Waltonsmith
CONGRATULATIONS. Your home at 14474 Oak Place is a designated
landmark. The Heritage Preservation Commission would like to present you with
a bronze plaque stating so. Please sign below and return this letter no later than
Thursday, February 1st, 2007 to the attention of Shweta Bhatt, Planning
Department, City of Saratoga.
By signing this letter, you are indicating that you will accept this plaque and will
display it. And, in doing so, you are accepting this honor and agree to maintain
this historic structure in our beautiful City of Saratoga.
Norman Koepernik
Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission
Property Owner Name(s):
Property Address:
Signature:
Date:
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE o SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 868-1200
Incorporated October 22, 1956
January 18, 2007
Saratoga Foothill Club
20399 Park Place
Saratoga, CA 95070
RE: Landmark Plaque
Dear Saratoga Foothill Club:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Aileen Kao
Kathleen King
Chuck Page
Jill Hunter
Ann Waltonsmith
CONGRATULATIONS. Your property at 20399 Park Place is a designated
landmark. The Heritage Preservation Commission would like to present you with
a bronze plaque stating so. Please sign below and return this letter no later than
Thursday, February 1St, 2007 to the attention of Shweta Bhatt, Planning
Department, City of Saratoga.
By signing this letter, you are indicating that you will accept this plaque and will
display it. And, in doing so, you are accepting this honor and agree to maintain
this historic structure in our beautiful City of Saratoga.
Norman Koepernik
Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission
Property Owner Name(s):.
Property Address:
Signature:
Date:
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incorporated October 22, 1956
January 18, 2007
Mr. Craig Ambrose
14683 Oak Street
Saratoga, CA 95070
RE: Landmark Plaque
Dear Mr. Ambrose:
COUNCIL IMEM13EIZS:
Aileen Kao
Kathleen King
Chuck Page
Jill Hunter
Ann Waltonsmith
CONGRATULATIONS.. Your home at 14683 Oak Street is a designated
landmark. The Heritage Preservation Commission would like to present you with
a bronze plaque stating so. Please sign below and return this letter no later than
Thursday, February 1St, 2007 to the attention of. Shweta Bhatt, Planning
Department, City of Saratoga.
By signing this letter, you are indicating that you will accept this plaque and will
display it. And, in doing so, you are accepting this .honor and agree to maintain,
this historic structure in our beautiful City of Saratoga.
Norman Koepernik
Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission
Property Owner Name(s):
Property Address:
Signature:
Date:
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Commission as a DESIGNATED LANDMARK. The Commision is
presenting this letter with your signature below indicating
that you accept this nomination, and that you will display a
bronze plaque so stating. In so doing, you are accepting this
honor, and also agree to maintain this historic structure in our
beautiful City of Saratoga.
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Property Profile
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Property Profile
Property Characteristics .
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Primary Owner: SMITH,NEAL J 8a M W TRUST
Secondary Owner:
Mail Address: 14474 OAK PL
SARATOGA, CA 95070 �G J
Site Address: 14474 OAK PL
SARATOGA, CA 95070
Telephone Number:
APN: 397.22 -008
Reference AM,
Census Tract: 5073,014
Housing Tract Number:
Lot Number: 8
Page Grid 01d: 69 -F1
Page Grid New: 872 -E2
Legnl Description:
Subdivision: SARATOGA PARK
Bedrooms: 2 Year Built: 1929 Square Feet; 1,980
Bathrooms: 2,5 Garage: Y Lai Size: 6,098 sq R / 0,14 acres
Total Rooins: 6 Fireplace: Number of Units: I
Zoning: 8110 Pool/View: Use Code: Single Family Residence
110atvtg /Coolhig: Y/
Sale & Loan Information
Transfer Date: 04 -25 -1991
Transfer Value: $84,000
First Loan Amt: $120,000
Loan Typo:
Seller:
Cost/Sq Feet: $42,42
Lender: Citimortgage Inc
Interest Rate Type: 1;
Assessed & Tax Information
Assessed Value: $838,121
Land Value: $475,215
Improvement Value: $362,906
Percent Improvement:.43.30
Tax Amount: $9,897
Tax Status: current
Dociunent: 0010877390
Ti,tlo Co.: Stewart Title
Last Trans W /O$: 08 -31 -2006
Last Tr£ns W /O$ Doc: 0019087218
Homeowner Exemption: Y
Tax Rate Area: 15043
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Property Profile
Property Characteristics
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Primary Owner: AMBROSE,CRAIG
Secondary Owner: HAkRISON,SARI
Mail Address; 14683'OAK ST,
SARATOGA, CA 95070
Site Address: 14683 OAK ST
SARATOGA, CA 95070
Telepbone Number:
• APN:517 -08 -017
Reference A.PN:
Census Tract: 5073.021
Housing Tract Number:
Lot Numbers.
Page Grid Old: 69 -F1
Page Grid News 872 -D3
Legal Description:
Subdivision: MCCARTYSVILLE
Bedrooms: 3
Year Built: 1900
Square Feet: 2,217
Batbrootns: 2.0
Garage: Y
Lot Size: 16,552 sq ft / 0.38 acres
Total Rooms: 9
Fireplace:
Number of Units- 1
Zoning; RI 10
Pool/View:
Use Code: Single Family Residence
Heating /Cooling:
Sale & Loan Information
Transfer Date: 0821 -2001
Transfer Value: $1,325,000
First' Loan Auit; $925,000
Loan Type:
SeIItK:
Cost/Sq Feet: $597.65
Lender: Chase Manhtn Mtg
Interest Rate Type. V
Document: QQ15834260
Title Co.: First American Title
Last Trans W /O$:
Last Trans W /O$ Doc:
Assessed & Tax.Information
Assessed Value: $1,432,350 Percent Improvement: 15.09 'Homeowner Exemption: Y
Land Value: $1,216,208 Tax Amount: $16,705 Tax Rate Area: 15043
lmprovornem Value: $216,142 Tax Status: current
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Property Characteristics
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1 rimary Owner-., NAGPAL,AMIT TR uS76C-
Secondary Owner: VEDANTHAM,SU BASH REE
Mail Address; 19101 VIA TESORO CT
SARATOGA, CA 95070
Site Address: 14288 CHFSTER AVE
SARATOGA, CA 95070
Telephone Number: (408) 868 -9206
APN: 397 -13 -066
Reference APN:
Census Tract: 5073.017
Housing Tract Number: 5924
Lot Number: 1
Page Grid Old: 65 -C6
Page Grid New: 072 -G2
Legal Description: LOT 1
Subdivision:
Badfoonis: 6
Year Built: 1968
Square Feet: 5,638
Bathrooms: 3.5
Garage: Y
Lot Size: 48,787 sq ft / 1.12 acres
Total Rooms: 10
Fireplace:
Number of Units: I
Zoning: R140
Pool/View: Y/
Use Code: Single Family Residence
Heating /Cooling; Y/
Sale & Loan Information
Transfer Date: 04 -23 -1991 Seller: Document: Di1.1,9B74098 ,
Transfer Value: $1,550,000 Cost/Sq Feet: $274.92 Title CQ.; Santa Clara band Title
First Loan Amt: $900,000. Lender: Crossland Sav Bk Last Trans W /C$: 10 -18 -1999
Loan Type: Interest Rate Type: F Last Trans W /O$ Doe: 0015021059
Assessed & Tax Information
Assessed Value: $674,971 Percent Improvmnent;'65.21 Homeowner Exemption: Y
Land Value: $234,822 Tax Amount; $8,110 Tax .Rate Area: 15042
Improvement Value: $440,149 Tax Status; current
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Casa de Tesoro
14288 Chester Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Building, Structures and Objects Record
B1. Historic Name: Casa de Tesoro
B2. Common Name: Dr. Peck's Home
B3. Original Use: Single family residential B4. Current Use: Single Family Residential
B5. Architectural Style: Mission
B6. Construction History: Construction began in 1935 using authentic adobe bricks and was
interrupted by World War H with only the six arched loggia, the three -car garage (tower) and a hobby room
completed. In 1967, a large new wing was constructed using the remainder of the adobe bricks over wood
frame. Heating, plumbing and flooring were added to existing structure. The garage tower became a 30' x
40' spacious high - ceiling living room and the hobby room transformed into a master bedroom/bath. New
owners (1991) have made no structural changes.
B7. Moved? _x__No
B8. Related Features: Casa de Tesoro is surrounded by a lovely, natural garden, surrounded by huge
live oak trees. The Courtyard is an inviting place to relax with sun and shade and a swimming pool. The
unique the used in the master bathroom was designed by Ross Chichester,
B9a. Architect: Hans Sumpf for original portion of the building b. Builder: Not known
Warren B. Heid for 1967 addition b. Builder: Howard Haldeman
Period of Significance: Property type: Private Applicable Criteria: #3 Architecture
Siguificance
Casa de Tesoro, "House of Treasure" is a unique residential structure located in what was once the
unincorporated Santa Clara County countryside. Original construction was begun in 1935 and there have
been only two subsequent owners. The second owner added an extensive new wing in 1967 utilizing the same
custom -made adobe bricks used to build the original section. The addition was thoughtfully designed in the
same early California style with red tile roof and arches. The current owners have made no structural
changes and wish to preserve the historical character of the place. The house is singularly unique in an
upscale Saratoga neighborhood of unique homes. Its significance lies in the age (70 years) of the first
structure and the plan to build a true adobe dwelling, and the fact that a later wing matched the earlier
concept in both style and construction, even using the original adobe bricks. The complex embodies the
distinctive characteristics of a type and a method of construction. Casa de Tesoro is an extraordinary
structure which compares favorably with its neighbor, Casa Tierra, a 13,000 square foot Mission -style house
on Quito Road built with adobe bricks that were hand crafted on the property by two enterprising women in
1941 -43.
The Kenyon family from Ohio settled on property along Homestead Road and Saratoga Avenue in
Santa Clara in 1850. James Monroe Kenyon Jr. was one of the children born at that location on February
26, 1863, was educated locally in the public schools and at the College of the Pacific. In 1885 he moved to
Aptos and established apple orchards. In 1908 he returned to Santa Clara County, bought 50 acres on
Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga, the subject property, and raised both prunes and apricots. He divided parcels
of land for his children but sold the majority of the property to West Valley College in 1967.
In 1935, Newton and Fay Jackson purchased 21 acres of Kenyon's land bounded by Chester Avenue,
Ten Acres Road and San Marcos Road. Newton Jackson and his brother, Elgin were South Bay pear
farmers. The Jackson's first project was to build a small adobe guest cottage where they lived during the
construction of their dream house. They commissioned Hans Sumpf of Fresno to supervise the production of
30,000 adobe bricks, all of which they intended to use; however, the project was interrupted by the lack of
labor in World War H. Only the six- arched loggia, the three -car garage and a hobby room were completed.
The Jacksons had planned to build a two- story, 5,000 square foot main house. The unused adobe bricks were
stacked in front of the arched loggia, a caretaker's home was built, and another room added to the guest
cottage.
In 1967, Dr. Clemmer Peck and his wife, Ruth, purchased the property, moving their family into the
guest cottage. The Pecks commissioned Warren Heid, a local Saratoga architect, to design and construct a
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Casa de Tesoro/Via Tesoro
19101 Via Tesoro
Saratoga, CA
Building. Structures and Objects Record
B1. Historic Name: Casa de Tesoro/Via Tesoro
B2. Common Name: Dr. Peck's Home
B3. Original Use: Single family residential 84. Current Use: Single Family Residential
B5. Architectural Style: Spanish Eclectic
B6. Construction History: Construction began in 1935 using authentic adobe bricks and was
interrupted by World War H with only the six arched loggia, the three -car garage and a hobby room
completed. In 1967, a large new wing was constructed using the remainder of the adobe bricks over wood
frame. Heating, plumbing and flooring were added to existing structure. The garage became a 30' x 40'
spacious high - ceiling living room and the hobby room transformed into a master bedroom/bath. New owners
(1991) have made no structural changes.
B7. Moved? x__No
B8. Related Features: Via Tesoro is surrounded by a lovely, natural garden, surrounded by huge live
oak trees. The Courtyard is an inviting place to relax with sun and shade and a swimming pool. The unique
the used in the master bathroom was designed by Ross Chichester,
B9a. Architect: Hans Sumpf for original portion of the building b. Builder: Not known
Warren B. Heid for 1967 addition b. Builder: Howard Haldeman
Period of Significance: Property type: Private Applicable Criteria: #3 Architecture
Significance
Casa de Tesoro, "House of Treasure" is a unique residential structure located in what was once the
unincorporated Santa Clara County countryside. Original construction was begun in 1935 and there have
been only two subsequent owners. The second owner added an extensive new wing in 1969 utilizing the same
custom -made adobe bricks used to build the original section. The addition was thoughtfully designed in the
same early California style with red the roof and arched windows. The current owners have made no
structural changes and wish to preserve the historical character of the place. The house is singularly unique
in an upscale Saratoga neighborhood of unique homes. Its significance lies in the age (70 years) of the first
structure and the plan to build a true adobe dwelling, and the fact that a later wing matched the earlier
concept in both style and construction, even using the original adobe bricks. The complex embodies the
distinctive characteristics of a type and a method of construction. Casa de Tesoro is an extraordinary
structure which compares favorably with its neighbor, Casa Tierra, a 13,000 square foot Mission -style house
on Quito Road built with adobe bricks that were hand crafted on the property by two enterprising women in
194.1 -43.
The Kenyon family from Ohio settled on property along Homestead Road and Saratoga Avenue in
Santa Clara in 1850. James Monroe Kenyon Jr., one of the children born at that location on February 26,
1863, was educated locally in the public schools and at the College of the Pacific. In 1885 he moved to Aptos
and established apple orchards. In 1908 he returned to Santa Clara County and bought 50 acres on
Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga, the subject property, on which he raised both prunes and apricots. He
subdivided parcels of land for his children but sold the majority of the property to West Valley College in
1967.
In 1935, Newton and Fay Jackson purchased 21 acres of Kenyon's land bounded by Chester Avenue,
Ten Acres Road and San Marcos Road. Newton Jackson and his brother, Elgin were South Bay pear
farmers. The Jackson's first project was to build a small adobe guest cottage where they lived during the
construction of their dream house. They commissioned Hans Sumpf of Fresno to supervise the production of
30,000 adobe bricks, all of which they intended to use; however, the project was interrupted by the lack of
labor in World War H. Only the six- arched loggia, the three -car garage and a hobby room were completed.
The Jackson had planned to build a two- story, 5,000 square foot main house. The unused adobe bricks were
stacked in front of the arches, a caretaker's home was built, and another room added to the guest cottage.
In 1967, Dr. Clemmer Peck and his wife, Ruth, purchased the property, moving their family into the
guest cottage. The Pecks selected Warren Reid, a local Saratoga architect, to design and construct a large
new wing using the remainder of the adobe bricks over a wood frame and employing the same design style as
Primary Record
Page 1 of _ Resource Name or #: Casa de Tesoro or Via Tesoro
Pl. Other Identifier: Dr. Peck's Adobe
P2: Location: 1_Unrestricted a. County: Santa Clara
b. USGS 7.5 Quad:Cupertino Date: c. 1961
Address: 19101 Via Tesoro Court City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
d. UTM Zone: 10
e. Other locational Data: APN 397 -13 -057 From Saratoga Avenue, take Quito Road south to Sobey
Road west, to Ten Acres Road to Chester Avenue. 19101 is at the intersection of Chester
Avenue/Via Tesoro Court.
P3a: Description:
The large, rambling, Mediterranean style home at 19101 Via Tesoro Court is situated atop a small hill
surrounded by large trees. The original construction was begun in 1935 as a young couple's dream home
using authentic custom -made adobe bricks. Their project was interrupted by World War H when only the
six arched loggia, the three -car garage and a hobby room had been completed. In 1.967, new owners
constructed an expansive matching wing using the remainder of the 30,000 custom -made adobe bricks that
had been preserved. The 3-car garage became a 30' x 40' spacious high - ceiling living room and the hobby
room was transformed into a master bedroom and bath. The roof rafters of the original wing are two 72'
long redwood beams that were brought to Los Gatos by rail to the Sterling Lumber Company and then
transported to the site and installed with house moving equipment. The roof tiles of the original wing were
made by the traditional method of forming them over a worker's thigh and were difficult to match thirty
years later. The five double wood doors from the original wing were relocated in the current structure. The
thick adobe brick walls of the original wing range from one to three feet wide and were made from soil on
the property. The outdoor living area maximizes the functionality of the residence with a pool and almost an
acre of surrounding lawn and mature trees. Special architectural features include the arched loggia and
gargoyles, a shaded arbor and the roof -tiled perimeter. With the 1967 addition, the existing two-story,
single - family house has 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Both sections are covered with red -tiled roofing and both
contain numerous arched windows. In 1979 the lot had 2.460 acres and was bounded by Via Tesoro Court
and Chester Avenue. The current owners bought the place in 1991. and have made no structural changes. A
subsequent subdivision of the lot made it possible for another large house to be constructed at the back with
an entrance off of Chester Avenue.
P3b. Resource Attributes: 1172 Residential
P4. Resources Present: 1 building
P5a. Photo or Drawing P5b. Description of Photo (description)
P6.
Date Constructed /Age and Sources
Original structure 1935 New wing 1969
P7.
Owner and Address:
Amit and Subashree Nagpal
(Photo)
19101 Via Tesoro Court
Saratoga, CA 95070
408/741 -5501
P8.
Recorded by:
Beth Wyman, Historian
12231 Fredericksburg Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
P9.
Date Recorded: June 13, 2005
P10.
Survey Type:
Saratoga Historic Inventory;
California Register Nomination
P11. Report Citation:
Attachments: BSO, Location Map, Sketch Map, Photograph Record, Continuation Sheets
the original. At that time, heating, plumbing and flooring were added to the existing structure. The .
three-car garage became a 30' x 40' spacious high - ceiling living room and the hobby room was transformed
into a master bedroom. The master bath features Tree of Life tile murals designed by Ross Chichester. At
the time of the construction of the addition, Hans Sumpf, himself, inspected the original adobe bricks in the
arches. In 1991 Ruth Peck sold the property to Amit and Sugaspree Nagpal. The Nagpals enjoy living in the
unique space and wish to preserve the integrity of the place. They have added a swimming pool but have
made no structural changes. At the time of the 1991 sale, the address changed from San Marcos Road to
Via Tesoro. The Nagpals subdivided the 2.460 acre parcel and created a new lot at the back of the property
on which a large home was built with an entrance from Chester Avenue.
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: Numerous native oak trees, appropriate natural landscaping,
unique bathroom tile.
B12. References: See attached Continuation Sheet
B12. Remarks: None
814: Evaluator: Beth Wyman, Historian
12231 Fredericksburg Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
408/867 -1195 bethwyLaol.com Sketch Map
Date of Evaluation: June 13, 2005 See Continuation Sheet
B12. References: Peon
Susie and Amit Nagpal, Current Owners, 1979 - Present
19101 Via Tesoro Court
Saratoga, CA 95070
408/741 -5501
Ruth D. Peck Langvill (Mrs. Clemmer Peck), Previous Owner, 1967 -1991
Previous Property Address:
19100 San Marcos Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
Current Address:
PO Box 626
Saratoga, CA 95071
408/741 -5174 grammarueLaol.com
Warren Heid, Architect for 1967 Addition
Warren B. Heid and Associates, AIA
14630 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
408/867 -9365
Bibliography
Books:
Arbuckle, Clyde. Santa Clara County Ranchos, Rosicrucian Press, Ltd.: San Jose, CA, 1968.
Cowan, Robert G. Ranchos of California. A List of Spanish Concessions 1775 -1822 and Mexican
Grants 1822 -1846, Historical Society of Southern California: Los Angeles, CA, 1977.
Hoover, Mildred Brooke, Hero Eugene Rensch and Ethel Grace Abeloe. Historical Spots in
California, 3rd Edition, Stanford University Press: Stanford, CA, 1966.
Lichtenstein, Bea. Images of America. Santa Clara, Arcadia Publishing, San Francisco, CA, 2004.
Santa Clara County Assessor's Records, CA Room, San Jose Public Library.
Sawyer, Eugene F. History of Santa Clara County California with Biographical Sketches, Historical
Record Company: Los Angeles, CA, 1922.
Thompson and West. Historical Atlas of Santa Clara County 1876. Reprinted by Smith & McKay
Printing Company: San Jose, CA 1973.
Other:
San Jose Symphony Auxiliary 11th Annual Designer Showcase 1988
Article about Featured Home, History of Casa de Tesoro, by Cynthia Beaudoin
Assessor's Records, Comity of Santa Clara.
large new wing using the remainder of the adobe bricks over a wood frame and employing the same design
style as the original. At that time, heating, plumbing and flooring were added to the existing structure. The
three -car garage tower became a 30' x 40' spacious high - ceiling living room and the hobby room was
transformed into a master bedroom. The master bath features a Tree of Life the mural designed by local the
artist, Ross Chichester. At the time of the construction of the addition, Hans Sumpf, himself, inspected the
original adobe bricks in the arches. In 1991 Ruth Peck sold the property to Amit and Susie Nagpal. The
Nagpals enjoy living in the unique space and wish to preserve the integrity of the place. They have made no
structural changes. At the time of the 1991 sale, the address changed from San Marcos Road to Via Tesoro.
The Nagpals subdivided the 2.460 acre parcel and created a separate lot on the property for a home that was
built with an entrance from Via Tesoro. The entrance to the adobe home is off of Chester Avenue.
B1.1. Additional Resource Attributes: Numerous native oak trees, appropriate natural landscaping,
unique bathroom tile.
B12. References: See attached Continuation Sheet
812. Remarks: The complex embodies the distinctive characteristics of a unique and historical
type and method of construction.
B14: Evaluator: Beth Wyman, Historian
12231 Fredericksburg Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
408/867 -1195 bethwy@aol.com Sketch Mal)
Date of Evaluation: June 13, 2005 See Continuation Sheet
B12. References: PEOPLE
Anson, David, Owner, Stonelight Tile
609 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
408/298 -6004 www.stonelighttile.com
Burns, Paul, President, Fireclay Tile
495 West Julian Street
San Jose, CA 95110
408/275 -1182
Nataml, Susie and Amit. Current Owners, 1991 - Present
19101 Via Tesoro Court
Saratoga, CA 95070
408/741 -5501
Adobe Address:
14299 Chester Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Warren Reid, Architect for 1967 Addition
Warren B. Heid and Associates, AIA
14630 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
408/867 -9365
Lan=ill, Ruth D. Peck (Mrs. Clemmer Peck), Previous Owner, 1967 -1991
Previous Property Address (for adobe dwelling):
19100 San Marcos Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
Current Address (fur Mrs. Lan=ill):
PO Box 626
Saratoga, CA 95071
408/741 -5174 grammarue@aol.com
Primary Record
Page 1 of 1 Resource Name or #: Casa de Tesoro
P1. Other Identifier: Dr. Peck's Adobe
P2: Location: x Unrestricted a. County: Santa Clara
b. USGS 7.5 Quad: Cupertino Date: c. 1961
Address: 14288 Chester Avenue City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
d. UTM Zone: 10
e. Other locational Data: APN 397 -13 4)57
From Saratoga Avenue, take Quito Road south to Sobey Road west, to Ten Acres Road to Chester
Avenue. Property is to the left at intersection of Chester and Ten Acres Road.
Pia: Description:
The large, rambling, Mission -style home at 14288 Chester Avenue is situated atop a small hill surrounded by
large trees. The original construction was begun in 1935 as a young couple's dream home using authentic
custom -made adobe bricks. Their project was interrupted by World War II when only the six arched loggia,
the three -car garage and a hobby room had been completed. In 1967, new owners constructed an expansive
matching wing using the remainder of the 30,000 custom -made adobe bricks that had been preserved. The
3 -car garage became a 30' x 40' spacious high - ceiling living room and the hobby room was transformed into
a master bedroom and bath. The roof rafters of the original wing are two 72' long redwood beams that were
brought to Los Gatos by rail to the Sterling Lumber Company and then transported to the site and installed
with house moving equipment. The roof tiles of the original wing were made by the traditional method of
forming them over a worker's thigh and were difficult to match thirty years later. The five double wood
doors from the original wing were relocated in the current structure. The thick adobe brick walls of the
original wing range from one to three feet wide and were made from soil on the property. The outdoor living
area maximizes the functionality of the residence with a pool and almost an acre of surrounding lawn and
mature trees. Special architectural features include the arched loggia and gargoyles, a shaded arbor and the
roof -tiled perimeter. With the 1967 addition, the existing two - story, single- family house has 6 bedrooms and
3.5 baths. Both sections are covered with red -tiled roofing and both contain numerous arches. In 1979 the
lot had 2.460 acres and was bounded by Via Tesoro Court and Chester Avenue with entrances off of both
streets. The current owners bought the place in 1991 and have made no structural changes. A subsequent
subdivision of the lot made it possible for another house to be constructed with an entrance off of Via Tesoro.
The entrance to the adobe home is currently off of Chester Avenue.
P3b. Resource Attributes: HP2 Residential
P4. Resources Present: x building
PSa. Photo or Drawing PSb. Description of Photo
Courtyard. Shows connection between
original 1935 Jackson wing (right of
tower) and 1967 Peck addition (left of
tower)
P6. Date Constructed /Age and Sources
Original structure 1935 New wing 1967
P7. Owner and Address:
Amit and Susie Nagpal
(Photo) 19101 Via Tesoro Court
Saratoga, CA 95070
408/741 -5501
P8. Recorded by
Beth Wyman, Historian
12231 Fredericksburg Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
P9. Date Recorded: June 13, 2005
P10. Survey Type:
Saratoga Historic Inventory;
California Register Nomination
PI 1. Attachments: BSO, Location Map, Sketch Map, Photograph Record, Continuation Sheets
Property Address: 10.1 U o" I eGri}'n
Mills Act Contract Submittal Requirements
Planning Application Form
o� Deposit Agreement Form
❑ Draft Contract filled out by hand
V" Restoration Plan
❑ Baseline Conditions(Paesctt)
V Photos
City Council Materials
Landmarks Designation
• Staff report for designation
• Draft ordinance designating it
❑ Exhibit "A" for ordinance
❑ Supporting materials [memo to HPC, HRI form, photos, letter from HPC when property
added to inventory, DPR (if available)]
❑ After hearing, letter to applicant with ordinance and bronze enclosure
Mills Act Contract
• Have applicant fill out Mills Act contract by hand with notarized signature
• HRI form
• Restoration plan
• Staff report for Mills Act
• Draft resolution for Mills Act as attachment
• Contract (attachment 2)
• HRI form (attachment 3)
❑ Photos
I'
RECORD WITHOUT FEE
PURSUANT TO GOVT CODE SECTION 6103
Recording Requested by:
City Attorney
City of Saratoga, California
When Recorded, Mail to:
Office of the City Clerk
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Form per Gov't Code Section 27361.6 SPACE A13OVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE[
MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
This Agreement, ( "Agreement "), is made and entered into this — day of
, 200_, by and between, ( "Owner "), Owner of the real
property described below, and the City of Saratoga, California, a municipal corporation,
( "City "). City and Owner may be referred to herein individually as a "Party" or collectively
as the "Parties" or the "Parties to this Agreement."
A. Recitals.
(1) California Government Code Section 50280, et seq. authorizes the City to
enter into contracts with owners of qualified historical properties to provide for the use,
maintenance, and restoration of historical properties so as to retain characteristics of
historical significance.
(2) Owner possesses fee title in and to (together with associated structures and
improvements thereon) the real property described in Exhibit A to this Agreement and
referenced herein as the Historic Property. The Historic Property is shown on the 200_
Santa Clara County Property Tax Rolls as Assessors' Parcel Number , and as of
the Effective Date is generally referenced by the following street
address , in the City of Saratoga.
(3) The Historic Property was designated by the City as a historic landmark by
Ordinance No. and the City has determined that this Agreement is
necessary to allow the restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the Historic Property.
(4) City and Owner, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this
agreement both to protect and preserve the characteristics of historical significance of the
Historic Property and to qualify the Historic Property for an assessment of valuation
pursuant to Section 439.2 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The Resolution
of the City Council approving this Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
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B. Agreement.
City and Owner, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth
herein and the recitals set forth above, do hereby agree as follows:
(1) Term of Agreement.
(a) This Agreement shall be effective and commence on the date
recorded in the Santa Clara County Recorder's Office ( "Effective Date ") and shall remain in
effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter.
(b) Each year on the anniversary of the Effective Date ( "Renewal Date "),
the term of the Agreement shall be extended by one year unless notice of non - renewal is
served as provided herein.
(c) I n accordance with Government Code section 50282 if either Owner or
City desire in any year not to renew the Agreement, that Party shall serve on the other
Party written notice of non - renewal. Notice of non - renewal by City shall be filed at least
sixty days prior to the Renewal Date. Notice of non - renewal by Owner shall be filed at
least ninety prior to the Renewal Date. Either party may protest a notice of non - renewal. A
notice of non - renewal may be withdrawn at any time prior to the Renewal Date by serving
the other Party with a notice of withdrawal of the notice of non - renewal. If a Party serves
and does not withdraw a notice of non - renewal the Agreement shall remain in effect forten
years from the next Renewal Date as stated in this contract.
(2) Condition of Historic Property. The characteristics that contribute to the
historic significance of the Historic Property and the condition of the Historic Property as of
the Effective Date are documented in Exhibit C to this Agreement ( "Baseline Conditions ").
(3) Standards for Historical Propert y. During the term of this Agreement, the
Historic Property shall be subject to the following conditions, requirements, and restrictions:
(a) Owner shall immediately implement the list of goals and general
improvement plans for maintenance, restoration and rehabilitation of the Historic Property
as set forth in Exhibit D to this Agreement ( "Restoration Plan ") in order to bring the Historic
Property into conformance with the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic
Preservation of the California Department of Parks and Recreation, the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and the State of California's Historic Building Code
(collectively, the "Applicable Rules "). Thereafter, Owner shall preserve and maintain the
characteristics that contribute to the historic significance of the Historic Property. This
shall include, but not be limited to, maintaining the Historic Property in good repair and
conducting all use, maintenance, repair, restoration, and preservation in accordance with
the Applicable Rules and all other City, State, and Federal laws.
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(b) Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent the ordinary
maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in or on the Historic Property that
does not involve a change in design, material, or external appearance thereof. Nor does
this Agreement prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, demolition,
or removal of any such external architectural feature when the Community Development
Director determines that such action is required for the public safety due to an unsafe or
dangerous condition which cannot be rectified through the use of the California State
Historic Building Code and when such architectural feature can be replaced according to
the standards described in subsection (a), above.
(c) The California State Historic Building Code ( "SHBC ") provides
alternative building regulations for the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, or relocation
of structures designated as Historic Properties. The SHBC shall be used in the City's
building permit procedure for the Historic Property, except as otherwise provided in this
agreement or the SHBC. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to prevent any fire,
building, health, or safety official from enforcing laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and
standards to protect the health, safety, welfare, and property of the Owner or occupants of
the Historic Property or the public.
(d) Owner shall maintain the Historic Property in a manner that does not
block the view of the Historic Property from sites accessible to the public with any new
structure, fence, shrubbery, or other landscaping.
(4)
Provision of Information.
(a) Within thirty days of any request, Owner shall furnish City with any and
all information requested by City relevant to this contract to determine compliance with the
terms and provisions of this Agreement.
(b) Owner shall keep and preserve, for at least ten years beyond the term
of this Agreement, all records as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the
property involved, and Owner's compliance with the terms and provisions of this
Agreement. These records shall include, but not be limited to photographs, blueprints,
permits, historical and /or architectural review approvals. In the event the Historic Property
is sold, the Owner of the property at the time of sale shall transfer all such records to the
new Owner of the Historic Property.
(c) Owner shall submit annually to the Community Development Director a
report which shall specify all work completed during the preceding twelve months to comply
with the requirements of this Agreement and report on such other items as may be
specified by the Community Development Director.
(d) Owner shall allow for periodic examinations, by prior appointment, of
the interior and exterior of the Historic Property by representatives of the County Assessor,
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State Department of Parks and Recreation, State Board of Equalization, (collectively the
"Interested Agencies ") and /or the City. The Community Development Director shall
determine when periodic examinations by the City may be necessary to determine the
eligibility of the property involved, and to determine Owner's compliance with the terms and
provisions of this Agreement. Examinations by representatives of the Interested Agencies
shall be made as deemed necessary by those agencies.
(5)
Cancellation.
(a) CITY, following a duly noticed public hearing as set forth in California
Government Code Section 50285, may cancel this Agreement if it determines one or more
of the following:
(i) Owner has breached any of the terms or conditions of this
Agreement;
(ii) Owner has allowed the Historic Property to deteriorate to the
point that it no longer meets the standards of the Applicable
Rules or no longer qualifies as a City of Saratoga historic
landmark;
(iii) Owner has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point that
it no longer meets standards as provided for in Chapter 16 of
the Saratoga City Code including, but are not limited to, the
Uniform Housing Code, the Uniform Fire Code, and the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings;
(iv) Owner has not complied with other local, state, or federal laws
and regulations.
(b) In the event of cancellation, OWNER shall be subject to payment of
those cancellation fees set forth in California Government Code Sections 50280, et seq.
(6) No Waiver of Breach. No waiver by City of any breach under this
Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach. City does not
waive any claim of breach by Owner if City does not enforce or cancel this Agreement. All
other remedies at law or in equity which are not otherwise provided for under the terms of
this Agreement or in the City's laws and regulations are available to the City.
(7) Enforcement. In lieu of and /or in addition to any provisions to cancel the
Agreement, City may specifically enforce, or enjoin the breach of the terms of this
Agreement. In the event of a default by Owner City shall give written notice of the violation
to Owner by registered or certified mail addressed to the address provided for notice in this
Agreement. The violation shall be corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of City within
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thirty days of the date the notice is mailed. Where the violation cannot reasonably be
cured within sixty days, actions to cure the violation shall be commenced within sixty days
and pursued diligently to completion within a reasonable period of time to be determined by
the City. If the violation is not timely cured then the City may, without further notice,
declare a default and bring any action necessary to specifically enforce the obligations of
Owner under this Agreement, apply to any state or federal court for injunctive relief or apply
for such other relief as may be appropriate. The City's right to enforce this Agreement shall
in no way limit or restrict its rights or legal remedies arising under other provisions of local,
state, or federal law, including the historic preservation regulations under the City's
municipal code.
(8) Binding Effect of Agreement.
(a) Owner hereby voluntarily subjects the Historic Property to the
covenants, reservations, and restrictions as set forth in this Agreement. The Parties
hereby declare their specific intent and agreement that all of the agreements, rights,
covenants, reservations, and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon
and shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their heirs, successors, legal
representatives, assigns and all persons acquiring any part or portion of the Historic
Property, whether by operation of law or in any manner pursuant to this Agreement. Each
and every contract, deed, or other instrument hereinafter executed, covering, encumbering,
or conveying the Historic Property, or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to
have been executed, delivered, and accepted subject to the covenants, reservations, and
restrictions expressed in this Agreement, regardless of whether such covenants,
reservations, and restrictions are set forth in such contract, deed, or other instrument. Prior
to sale of the Historic Property, Owner shall give notice to the City.
(b) City and Owner hereby declare their understanding and intent that the
burden of the covenants, reservations, and restrictions set forth herein touch and concern
the land in that Owner has a legal interest in the Historic Property and this Agreement
relates to and affects the use of the Historic Property.
(c) City and Owner hereby further declare their understanding and intent
that the benefit of such covenants, reservations, and restrictions touch and concern the
land by enhancing and maintaining the historic characteristics and significance of the
Historic Property for the benefit, which includes, but is not limited to the benefit to the
public street named in the recitals to this Agreement, City, residents of City and of the
State of California, and Owner.
(9) Notice.
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(a) Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be
provided at the address of the respective parties as specified below or at any other address
as may be later specified by the parties hereto.
CITY: City of Saratoga
Attn: City Clerk
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
OWNER:
(10) No Partnership or Joint Enterprise Created. None of the terms,
provisions, or conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership
between the parties hereto and any of their heirs, successors, or assigns; nor shall such
terms, provisions, or conditions cause them to be considered joint ventures or members of
any joint enterprise.
(11) Hold Harmless and Indemnification. Owner agrees to protect, defend, hold
harmless and indemnify City, its City Council, commissions, officers, agents, and
employees from and against any claim, injury, liability, loss, cost, and /or expense or
damage, however same may be caused, including all costs and reasonable attorney's fees
in providing a defense to any claim arising there from for which Owner shall become legally
liable arising from Owner's acts, errors, or omissions with respect to or in any way
connected with the prosecution of the work performed by Owner pursuant to this
Agreement. This hold harmless provision applies to all damages and claims for damages
suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the conduct referenced in this
Agreement regardless of whether City prepared, supplied, or approved any plans,
specifications, other documents, or any proposed conduct relating to the Historic Property.
(12) Attorneys' Fees. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any Party or
Parties to enforce or restrain a violation of any of the covenants, reservations, or
restrictions contained herein, or to determine the rights and duties of any Party hereunder,
each party in the proceedings shall pay its own attorney's fees.
(13) Recordation and Notice. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties
execute and enter into this Agreement, City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in
the office of the County Recorder of the County of Santa Clara. Owner shall provide
written notice of this agreement to the Office of Historic Preservation of the Department of
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Parks and Recreation no later than six (6) months of entering into this Agreement and shall
provide the City with a copy of such notice at the time it is filed.
(14) Fees. The Community Development Director may assess and Owner shall
pay such Mills Act Historic Property Contract fees for the administration of this Agreement
as may be authorized from time to time by the City Council.
(15) Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement
is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent preemptive legislation, such decision shall not
affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions of this
Agreement, and shall not be affected thereby. City and Owner hereby declare that each
would have approved and accepted this Agreement, and each section, sentence, clause,
or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
(16) Integrated Agreement -Totality of Agreement. This Agreement embodies
the agreement between City and Owner and its terms and conditions. No other
understanding, agreements, or conversations, or otherwise, with any officer, agent, or
employee of City prior to execution of this Agreement shall affect or modify any of the
terms or obligations contained in any documents comprising this Agreement. Any such
verbal agreement shall be considered as unofficial information and in no way binding upon
City. All Exhibits to this Agreement are. hereby incorporated and made a part of this
Agreement.
(17) Captions. The captions of the various sections, paragraphs and
subparagraphs are for convenience only and shall not be considered or referred to in
resolving questions of interpretation.
(18) Governing Statutes and Law. This Agreement shall be governed and
construed in accordance with the statutes and laws of the State of California.
(19) Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by
a written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and OWNER have executed this Agreement on the
day and year first written above.
CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA,
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a California municipal corporation
City Manager
ATTEST:
Address:
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Telephone: (408) 868 -1222
Fax Number: (408) 868 -8555
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
OWNER [Notarized Signature(s) Required]
In
Name
Title: Owner
Local Address:
Telephone:
Exhibit List
Exhibit A — Legal Description of Historic Property
Exhibit B — City Council Resolution Approving Agreement
Exhibit C — Baseline Conditions of Historic Property
Exhibit D — Restoration Plan
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Legal Description of Historic Property
Exhibit A
The Historic Property that is the subject of this Agreement is the real property described
below including all structures and improvements thereon:
All that certain real property situated in the City of Saratoga, County of Santa Clara,
State of California, described as follows:
APN:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Saratoga approving the
MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
Exhibit B
Baseline Conditions of Historic Property
Exhibit C
{ {THIS IS AN EXAMPLE}}
•J1. NAME OF PROPOSED MONUMENT: Provide the name of the proposed Historic
Landmark. For example: When it was known by a historic name, such as Union Station,
use that name. In the case of a residence, use the name of the first and most prominent
resident, such as birthplace of Adlai E. Stevenson. Names may be combined, such as
Pick fair Estate. In the case of non - residential property, generic names may be used,
such as Cedar Trees or Sunset Boulevard Bridge. If no other name can be assigned, the
street address can be used, such as Residence, 2700 Eagle Street.
2. ADDRESS: Provide a record street address for the site under consideration.
3. ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: Attach an 81/2" by 11" parcel map from the County
Assessor's Office and note the parcel number or numbers.
4. COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: List all contiguous lots under same ownership. The
information is available at the City of Saratoga's Community Development Dept.
5. RANGE OF ADDRESSES: List all possible addresses for the site.
6. PRESENT OWNER: Give the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the
owner.
7. OWNERSHIP: Check one blank only.
8. PRESENT AND ORIGINAL USE: If the original use is the same as the present use, write
same. If it is unknown, so state.
19. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Examples — Art Deco, Spanish Colonial Revival, etc.
10. PRESENT PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Provide information about the major features of
the proposed landmark. Describe its rp esent condition. Changes from original condition
will be described later. Describe the exterior — note the architectural style, exterior
construction materials, type of roof (flat, gabled, etc.), number of stories, basic plan
(rectangular, L- shaped, etc.) and distinguishing features (placement and type of
windows, chimneys, porches, decorative features, etc.) Describe the condition of the
exterior, including but not limited to condition of exterior paint. Describe the general
condition of the interior, such as existence of dry-rot, etc. Other buildings on the property,
such as carriage houses, garages, barns, should be fully described.
111. CONSTRUCTION DATE: Provide date of construction, if available, or indicate the
approximate date. Give the source of the date: Tax Assessor's information, deed,
building permit, newspaper, or former owner. Attach copies of all supporting documents.
,/12. ARCHITECT, DESIGNER OR ENGINEER: Provide the architect's name and attache a
copy of a supporting document. If no architect's name is available, so state.
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13. CONTRACTOR /BUILDER: Provide name if available.
44. PHOTOGRAPHS: Provide good clear photographs of the site and its surroundings.
Photographs should be numbered, dated and labeled.
15. CONDITION: Check one blank only.
J16. ALTERATIONS: Fully describe any changes that have been made to the structure, for
example, additions, porch enclosures, new storefronts, relocation of doors and windows,
etc. Give date of alterations, plus sources.
17. THREATS TO THE SITE: Check one or more blanks.
118. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Summarize why the proposed historic landmark is
significant.
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19. SOURCES: Provide a list of resource material used
v 20. PREPARER: Provide the name, address, organization and daytime phone number of the
person preparing the application.
21. Restoration Plan
Exhibit D
{ {THIS IS AN EXAMPLE }}
Year 12003
Update Hot & Cold Water to copper pipe, existing old galvanized pipe 1246 Lexington Street
Repair dry rot damage to front post in the front of 1246 Lexington Street
Repair dry rot damage to garage wall 1246 Lexington Street
Electrical update with GFI 1246 Lexington Street
Year 2 2004
Repair foundation strapping & footing 1246 Lexington Street
Year 3 2005
Gutters added and replace 796 -A &B Jackson Street
Screens added to 796 -A &B Jackson Street
Year 4 2006
Furnace updated 1246 Lexington Street in hallway
Garage doors added with remotes now swing out hand operated doors
Year 5 2007
Update water heaters 1246 Lexington Street & 796 -A &B Jackson Street
Year 6 2008
No improvements, regular maintenance only
Year 7 2009
Fencing between 1246 Lexington Street & 796 -A &B Jackson Street
Walkways repaired & cracked 1246 Lexington Street & 796 -A &B Jackson Street
Year 8 2010
Driveways updated -trip hazard currently 1246 Lexington Street & 796 -A &B Jackson Street
Year 9 2011
Add plantings to yard and trees and drainage system to 1246 Lexington Street & 796 -A &B Jackson Street
Add automatic sprinkler system 1246 Lexington Street & 796 -A &B Jackson Street
Year 10 2012
Cosmetic improvements to 796 -A &B Jackson Street
Termite repairs for all the units are in excess of $30,000 to he done over the course of 10 years
Report by Homeguard Exterminators
Bibliography
BOOKS:
Arbuckle, Clyde. Santa Clara County Ranchos, :Rosicrucian Press, Ltd.: San Jose,
CA, 1968.
Cowan, Robert G. Ranchos of California A List of Spanish Concessions 1775 -1822
and Mexican Grants 1822 -1846, Historical Society of Southern California:
Los Angeles, CA, 1977.
Hoover, Mildred Brooke, Hero Eugene Rensch and Ethel Grace Abeloe. Historical
Snots in California, 3rd :Edition, Stanford University Press: Stanford, CA,
1966.
:Lichtenstein, Bea. images of America Santa Clara, Arcadia Publishing, San
Francisco, CA, 2004.
Santa Clara County Assessor's Records, CA Room, San Jose Public Library.
Sawyer, Eugene F. History of Santa Clara County California with Biographical
Sketches, Historical :Record Company: Los Angeles, CA, 1922.
Thompson and West. Historical Atlas of Santa Clara County-, 1876. Reprinted by
Smith & McKay Printing Company: San Jose, CA 1973.
OTHER:
Assessor's Records, County of Santa Clara.
Doty, Riley-, .San Jose Ceramic Tile History, 1994 San Jose Mercury News article.
Granizo, Guillermo Wagner, Tile Artist. Biography distributed by Stonelight Tile.
San Jose Symphony Auxiliary 11th Annual Designer Showcase 1988
Article re Featured Home, History of Casa de Tesoro, by Cynthia :Beaudoin
Weimers, Leigh, Diversity Lights the Way. Immersion in a Nov Culture Illuminates
a Book, a Life Story, San Jose Mercury News column about Ross Chichester,
Saratoga Tile Artist, May 16, 1999. Cites book Walking Backwards by Ross
Chichester, Dorrance Publishing, 1998.
At the time of the interview, Chichester was living at 15335 Via Colina,
Saratoga, CA.
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Index of Photographs
Casa de Tesoro
14288 Chester Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Exterior:
1. Shows tower and original wing with arched loggia.
2. Shows tower, connection with original wing and arched loggia - right -
and 1967 addition - left.
3. Shows 1967 addition and partial tower.
4. Shows rear elevation of adobe structure (tower)
5. Shows adobe brick detail and red tile roof.
.Interior.
6. :Detail of beam construction in living room.
7. Window at left of fireplace in living room.
8. Hand- crafted Tree of Life the in master bathroom.