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20. Historic Preservation Policies City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 777-3308 Fax: (408) 777-3333 CUPERTINO Community Development Department Summary Agenda Item No. ,;20 Agenda Date: November 5, 2007 Application: CP-2007-03 - Historic Preservation Ordinance Applicant: City of Cupertino Property Location: City-wide APPLICATION SUMMARY Provide direction to the Planning Coinmission regarding Application No. CP-2007-03, City of Cupertino, Citywide, Historic Preservation Policies. RECOMMENDATION The City Council should do the following: 1. Evaluate the City's existing Historic Preservation Policy. 2. Plan to update our historic inventory and develop a preservation strategy for each site as part of the Planning Commission 2008/09 work program. Staff will prepare an implementation schedule and budget program to support this effort for your consideration at the time of development and adoption of the work program. BACKGROUND On January 8,2007, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Historic Preservation Policy as part of the work program for 2007/8. The Council was interested in a more proactive approach to preserve existing buildings working with the Historical Society and other community groups. In 1996, the City Council appointed a five-member ad-hoc Historic Research Committee to identify potential historic sites. The primary purpose of that research effort was to evaluate the historic values of tlle sites and recommend which of the sites potentially warrant preservation and eventually adopt a historic preservation ordinance. The final report from the Historic Research Committee identified, researched the history and rated 32 potentially historic sites. Their report is attached as Exhibit E. The City Council on October 6, 1997 accepted the report and the conclusions from the Historic Research Committee and determined that a historic preservation ordinance was not warranted, primarily because the highest valued sites listed in the report already have protective measures in place. 20 - 1 Historic Preservation Ordinance Page 2 ~ovember5,2007 Existing General Plan Policy The Cupertino General Plan, under the Historic and Cultural Resources Section, Goal "G" provides the framework for the protection of historically and archaeologically significant structures and sites, including heritage trees. Goal G Protection of Historically and Archaeologically significant structures, sites and artifacts. Policy 2-62 "Undertake an active partnership with private owners of landmark structures to rehabilitate the buildings for public or semi-private occupancy in order to retain their historic character." TIUs policy is intended for the preservation and protection of heritage sites and landmarks that have already been deemed by the City as having significant historic values. The General Plan lists 28 such sites (19 heritages sites and 9 landmarks - see Exhibit B) and most of the sites are public or quasi-public uses. Technically there are no approval or review requirements for site and building changes for properties on the General Plan's historic resources list. However, the City has been successful in preserving or commemorating historic buildings and sites in several different ways: Whole structure or site is presel'Ved Examples of structures that have been preserved are the Miller house on Phil Place (see 29 of the Historical Report) and the Nathan Hall Tank House near the Blackberry Farm Golf Course. The former was retained as part of a planned development, and the latter was preserved through an agreement 'with the homeovvners of the planned development on which it was located to dedicate land to -allow the City to restore the structure. That agreement did not work effectively and the city is now coordinating a community effort with the Rotary Club to restore the structure. Another example is the replica Baer Blacksmith Shop built by Charley Baer after his father's death. The structure 'was moved to McClellan Ranch Park and is now owned and preserved by the City of Cupertino (see page 13 of the Historic Report) Stl'Uctul'e 01' site is C011tl1tel1wrated In many cases the structure has been destroyed or is such poor condition it CaIU10t be reasonably restored. Such structures or sites can be commemorated with plaques such as the Woeffel CaImery site at the Astoria Development on Imperial Avenue. See photos on the following page of this report. Other examples include the Cali Mill Plaza at the corner of Stevens Creek aIld De Anza Boulevard and the site of Elisha Steven's Home (destroyed by the 1906 earthquake) at the Blackberry Farm (see page 16 of the Historic Report). The potential exists for other sites to be identified over time such as commemorating the history of development of the personal computer with a plaque on the buildings first occupied by Apple Computer on Bubb Road. 20 - 2 Historic Preservation Ordinance Page 3 November 5, 2007 ~.. ~. -;'~<-'~.:.----:: ... -,-,.~~ ~ ..- ~ . iV ~_ .~ ~t - ~~::~,.;~-"- ., _:i..,".~::4J,"":~iiZ.,'~~;~"' - 'fil ---..... - -- .. ~Q ~ Portions of a structure a1'e preserved Sometimes only portions of a structure can be preserved. One example is the "gingerbread" from the Enoch Parrish residence that was incorporated into the gazebo at Cupertino Memorial Park. Another example is the recent approval of the Lawrence Guy residential project on Stelling Road, 'ivhich requires that the applicant use elements from the existing Tracy House to construct a trellis or gazebo at the common plaza area, (See page 24 of the Historical Report for a photo of the home,) ..- ,g, i!f~~ ;1'0..;.;~ -.~> -cfs. '9711."-' ../., . ill :'!'P;--\T'""')!:: Q '1.4l'!:~ ~.. ,r'lllo- ~....) ~ :.~ 20 - 3 Historic Preservation Ordinance Page 4 ~oven1ber5,2007 Policy 2-65 "Protect and maintain heritage tJ'ees in a healthy state." The City has a list of heritage trees that have historic value and warrant preservation and protection. An example of tl1is would be the palm trees on Palm Avenue. Please see exhibit E for a list of the City's heritage trees. DISCUSSION In spite of the lack of a definitive ordinance tl1e city has pursued preservation or commemoration of historic buildings and sites in conjunction with developn1ent applications or independently as sites have become available. It is appropriate to periodically update the historic inventory and to explore strategies to better preserve Cupertirio's history. Staff believes this can be accomplished with an update of the historical inventory and identification of the preferred means of preservation prior to the structure or site being considered for some other use. Presumably this will entail working individuals in the community and commmuty groups such as the Cupertino HiStoric Society to update the 1997 list prepared by the Historic Research Committee and identify the preferred means of preservation. This effort 'will entail the following: . Determining which properties/ sites should be included. . Discuss the designation with the affected property oVvners. . Retain some architectural and structural expertise to evaluate the economic and structural feasibility of preserving and restoring a historic property. Some budget amount will need to be identified for this effort along with a schedule for completion of the updated list and preservation strategy. Following this effort the Council can determine if the program can continue to be effectively implemented on a voluntary basis working with individual property owners and developers or if a more prescriptive ordinance is necessary. Prepared by: Gary Chao, Senior Planner Approved by: Steve Piasec Director, Community Development David W. Knapp City Manager 20 - 4 Historic Preservation Ordinance Page 5 November 5, 2007 ENCLOSURES Exhibit A: Minutes from the City Council, October 20,1997. Exhibit B: General Plan Goal "G", Historic and Cultural Resources Section. Exhibit C: City Council Minutes on the Council's Work Program, January 8, 2007 Exhibit D: City of Cupertino Heritage Tree List, 1999. Exhibit E: Historic Report by the Historic Research Committee, 1997. 20 - 5 October 20, 1997 Cupertino City Council Page 5 ~ threshold. He felt this project was an overall improvement to the are regretted that the neighbors who objected to it had no mitigation measure uggest other than to deny the project. Sorensen moved to gran~the appeal ild 0 approve application 1O-EXE~97, 'with the modification of condition No 0 add a sentence that the existing trees on the site shall be protected in accord e with the city's tree preservation ordinance. Burnett seconded, , ~ and the motion ed 5-0. PL UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. Report of the Historical Research Committee. Community Development Director Cowan explained the foonation of the ad hoc historical research committee. :Mr. Jerry Stevens, Chairman Pro Tern of the committee, introduced the other commi~ee members. Those included David Smith, Hugh Riddell, Bob Keyes, and Denise Han who was not present. He commended the effort of all of the committee members including input from Mr. Bob Levy. He said that they limited themselves to reviewing the 33 sites which had originally been provided to them and tried to come up with an objective documented description of those sites in view of protection that is needed. He said they viewed the videotape entitled "A Place Called Cupertino", and it highlighted how the community had changed from a rural, open area to a very dense community which affects all the historiCal properties which the City has. Mr. Stevens discussed each member's area of expertise and how the sites were ranked. These categories included architectural, historical, and envirOlIDlental. The CUlTent protection status was reviewed at the very end of the process. Sites were also noted for any unique properties that they possessed. TIle final recommendation from tlle committee/was unanimous. Mr. Stevens also commanded Deborah Ungo-McCormick for her fine work as their recording secretary. The Councilmembers all expressed their appreciation for the hard work of this committee and the high quality called the report which they produced. Burnett conID1ented that this year be Silicon Valley bicycle coalition cycle rally will be held in Cupertino. It will be a treasure hunt and tlle historic homes are the items for which they will be searching. :Mr. George Monk, 19985 Price Avenue, said the direction to this committee had been to define structures of compelling interest. Council member Chang suggested those would be the types of buildings you would take schoolchildren on a field trip to visit. This report has shown that there are very few such places. He also pointed out that very few of the homes have scores of less than 20. That's because in order to get on this list, they have to be quite old. If that measurement were deleted very few of these homes would get halfway up the scale. Mr. Monk agreed tlmt tlle report is au excellent piece of work and supported the committee's conclusion that can historical ordinance was not necessary. 20 - 6 October 20, 1997 Cupertino City Council Page 6 Ms. Mary Lou Lyon said she did not volunteer to be on the committee because she was gone most of the summer. She felt the committee had done an excellent job. She would find, as an historian, that the first seven or eight on the list were compelling and certainly would take children to visit them. The CounciImembers all expressed their appreciation for the hard work of tins committee and the high quality of the report which they produced. Sorensen said her only concern was regarding the Hammond-Haines house on page 14-27 on which no assessment was made. This is located on the diocese property and she felt tIlat further study may be necessary. Chang suggested that this outstanding report from the Historical Research Committee be made available at the Cupertino library and on tile City's Website. Burnett moved to accept the report from the Historical Research Committee. It was determined that; based on the conclusions of tile report, a lnstoric preservation ordinance is not warranted because the highest ranked sites are already protected. Dean seconded, and tile motion carried 5-0. Mayor Bautista reordered the agenda to take item No. 15 last. NEW BUSINESS 16, ./ .E ./' R~port o~ resi~natiollS from .coml11issi~ns: Marlene Elwell (Fine Arts~mn1ission) and DIck Blame (BIcycle PedestrIan Comnuttee). / The City Clerk explained that these two positions would be fjJ:~ing the annual recruitment process in January. / / // /'. /' , Second reading and enactment of Orainance No. 1768: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Cupertino ~ending Title 19 of the Cupertino Municipal Code By Rezoning Approximately ~-lcres from RI-I0 and Rl-7.5 to Rl-10i and RI-7.5i Zones By Adding the (i) Des(gnation 'Which Imposes a Building Height Restriction of One Story Not To Exceyc(18 Feet Upon All New Construction Within the Zoning Boundary; Property C~&'ists of a Portion of the Felton Park No. 3 and 4 Subdivisions, Tract Numbers 717",-and 834 and Parcels 359-18-52, 359-18-53 and 359-18-54, Jolm Way." / ,/ The City Clock'read the title of the ordinance. Sorensen moved and Burnett seconded to read the orainance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the secon~ading thereof. Motion carried 3-2, with Dean and Chang voting no. ~en moved and Burnett seconded to enact Ordinance No. 1768. Motion c";"ied 3-2, with Dean and Chang voting no. Council concurred to receive the report. ORDINANCES 17. 20 -7 HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES Historic Resources Before European settlement, Native Americans resided in the area that is now Cupertino. The Ohlone Indians had lived in the Rancho San Antonio area for over 3,000 years. The area was first explored by Spanish soldiers when an expedition led by Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza passed through in March of 1776, and later was settled by numerous European immigrants who recognized the potential of the fertile land. They established farms and soon enjoyed a thriving agricultural economy. HISTORlC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES name was applied to the Crossroads and to the post office when the Home Union Store incorporated under the name, The Cupertino Store, and moved to the north- east comer of the Crossroads. We set out ;{ram Arroyo de las Llagas at quarter to eight in the morning, and at fouT in the afternoon haLted at the arroyo of San Joseph Cupertino...AI.ong the way many Indians came out to us.... [FONT's CoMPLETE DIARY OF THE SECOND ANZ.... ExPEDITION,l1ARCH 1776] The village of Cupertino sprang up at the crossroads of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (now De Anza Boulevard) and Stevens Creek Road. It was first known as West Side , but by 1898, the post office at the Crossroads needed a new name to distinguish it from other similarly named towns. John T. Doyle, a San Francisco lawyer and historian, had given the name Cupertino to his winery, in recognition of the name bestowed on the nearby creek by Petms Font. In 1904, the ,~ . ';: ~'j -. ... i ~~.~ ~ i:~, ~.,.e-7'~ :~ Elisha Stevens, Cupertino's first settler Many of Cupertino's pioneer settlers planted grapes in the late 1800s. Vineyards and wineries proliferated on Montebello Ridge, on the lower foothills, and on the flat lands below. As these orchards flour- ished the valley became known for a profusion of blossoms in spring. Many more people passed through the Cupertino area first by electric railway and later by car to view all the blossoms in the "Valley of Heart's Delight." Because of the electric railway, the Monta Vista area of Cupertino developed. Monta Vista was the name of its first housing tract. In the late 1940's, Cupertino was swept up in Santa Clara Valley's postwar population e>..'Plosion. Con-cemed by unplanned devel- opment, higher taxes and piecemeal armexa- tion to adjacent cities, Cupertino's communi- ty leaders began a drive in 1954 for ll1.COrpO- ration. Incorporation was approved in a September 27, 1955 election. Cupertino offi- cially became Santa Clara County's 13th City on October 10, 1955. Today, Cupertino is part of a world-renowned high technology center, known as "Si1icon Valley," and is home to several companies producing leading edge computers and software, Historic properties show Cupertino's past. These sites remind residents of the col. orful people who built and occupied them. Most of the historically significant properties al.e privately owned. Private owners and City CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN 2-41 ,~~jC~ ~ ;f"!.'~_". -lLi \ \_-. i ~-.(. ~. :-;.:.~.}:'~ . -~-",~.-- 20-8----.. . 2A2 LAND USEjCOlV.MUh'ITY DESIGN ~ ~y(\ '\.- lL L~ ~.tf'.J -~ government can work together to maintain the historic value of these properties. A suc- . cessful example of ~is cooperation is the rehabilitation of the De La Vega stable in the Rancho Deep Cliff residential subdivision. The "Tack House" was refurbished exten- sively inside but its exterior remains much the same. It is the 61-home community's recreation center and meeting hall. ~;j:Z.\ _t ..~ <- \t.7-)2<';~~; P'ROTECTPOI\1 OF HISTOR~CALLY Af\!D ARCHA.Eo- LOGICALLY SbGNIFICANT STRIJCTURES, StTES AND ARTDFACTS ~ Policy 2-52: Landmark Rehabilitation Undertake an active partnership with private OVi"D.ers of landmark structures to rehabilitate the buildings for .public or semi-private occupancy in. order to retain their historic character. Strategy Flexible Standards. Allow flexible interpretation of zoning ordinance and building code standards not essential to public health and safety, These could indude reduced on-site parking provi- sions or lesser setback distances. ~ Policy 2-53: Archaeologically Sensitive Areas Protect archaeologically sensitive areas. Strategy Development Investigation. Require an investigation for development pro- posed in areas likely to be archaeologi- cally sensitive,. such as along stream courses and in oak groves, to determine CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PL~ Cupertino De Ora Club if significant archaeological resources may be affected by the project. Also require appropriate mitigation measures in the proj ect design. -.. Policy 2-54: Native American Burials Protect Native Americ811. burial sites. Strategy Upon discovery of such burials during construction, take action prescribed by State law, including stoppage of vi'Ork in sUlTounding area, notification of appro- priate authorities and reburial of remains in an appropriate manner. ~ Policy 2-55: Heritage Trees Protect 8l1.d maintain helitage trees in a healthy state. Strategy Heritage Tree List. Establish and peri- 20 - 9 HISTORIC ^-"'-'""D CULTlJJt.U RESOURCES 2,43 i , }.... -'- -/-" ....i --'- .!.1Y2Miie , West. .e! i........ ./' "~~ - COMMUNITY LANDMARKS 1 I . I &I Hanson Permanente ; II' III Downtown Monta Vista I I ~ Cupertino Historical Museum I EI Memorial Park, ! Community Center, I SporeS Complex I I I I II I i I : II ' t! I:i ~ De Anza College De Anza Indus1;rial Park Cupertino Ovic Center Jim I2lL Valleo Fashion Park [I Valleo Industrial Park Historic Resources HDMEmA!> RDAD l~1 I......y "="""=";,-- 1/ ""i. -~-, . "'t,,"!~ I .I ~ Ij'- , SID'" Clam .'-'- ,......~, '<--.--1_ .'l~')~.- 1.-, , San}a.s. (' -:- LEGEND [1-: I . / 'I. ~ -..-- I i I 05 1 0 'ODD 2DDD !ODD Feet i 'MJle II I G--..') I ~. i I ! City Boundary Urban Service Area Boundary Sphere of Influence Boundary Agreement Line Unincorporated Areas 500 10DDMI!tefi HISTORIC SITES .. Perrone Ranch Stone Cellar, e now part of Ridge Vineyards e e Montebello School, 1892 e e Picchetti Brothers Winery and Ranch e 8 Mar)'knoll Seminary e " De La Veaga Tack House tD 9 Enoch J. Parrish Tank House 8 .. Replica Baer Blacksmith Shop ~ e Doyle Winery Site (foundation only) ~ ~ Louis Stocklmeir Home . Site of Elisha p, Stephens home, 1850, now part of Blackberry Farm Nathan Hall Tank House Gazebo gingerbread trim, Memorial Park Le Petit Trianon Union Church of Cupertino Cupertino De Orc Club SUoseph's Church Snyder-Hammond House De Ar]za Knoll monument Woelffel Cannery (former site) CrTY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN :f,'~~'."'::'''.. "".' ~.. IT-" -.....;:' ! '/( \ ' .." / \.- { i .. .;' ~-- . ~.~ "'".....'_... 20 - 1 O. ..::..."c':".." Figure Z-G. Cupertino's Historic Resources 2~44 LAND USEjCOMMUN"1TY DESIGN r.~-- :i:\S'~~.--r- ,; /"\. '\ . . .... 1. (I ~..;' ~- '_""~';J;,~~"'F) odically revise a heritage tree list that includes trees of importance to the community. Cultural Resources Public art enhances Cupertino's image by giving it character and identity,. and mak~ ing it attractive to residents and yisitors alike. It enhances a business's image by pro- viding good public relations and good will within the community. The City intends to make public art a reality by promoting it in public and private development and by incorporating art works into future revitaliza- tion plans where possible. A crVJC ENVIRONMENT WHlERE THlE ARTS EXPRESS AN iN'~OVAT!\fE SPIRIT, CELEI3RATE A RbCH ClJILTURAl DfVERSrTY AND INSPIRE iNDI- VIDUAL AND COMMUNfTY PARTICIPATION ~ Policy 2-06: Public Arts Stimulate opportunities for the arts through cooperative relations between local business and the City. Strategies: 1. Ordinance. Develop and adopt a One- Percent for Art ordinance, which requires public and priyate develop- ment to set aside .25% of their total project budget for on-site art, with a $100,000 cap. Apply to projects 50,000 square reet and larger. 2. Promote Art. Promote visible artworks in public and private development 811.d gateways to the City. CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN 3. Public Art Guidelines. Follow Public Art guidelines to assure that the pro- posed public art is appropriately scaled and fits into the context or its sur- roundings. 4 Artist Vv orkspace. Encourage the development of artist workspace, such as live/work units. OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND TRAILS Cupertino's open space policies and programs have guided the development of regional, community and neighborhood parks, playing fields 811.d trails that are treas- ured resources to its residents. Residents and workers have numerous nearby choices ror enjoying nature, hiking, golfing, playing ten- nis or soccer, working out or just playing. These activities build community by bring- ing people together in common gathering places and tying neighborhoods together through connecting trails. Regional Resources Several public agencies share the task of acquiring, maintaining, accessing and developing open space lands for the enjoy- ment of residents or Cupertino and its neigh- boring cities. Some of these public open spac~ lands provide high or low-intensity recreation; some emphasize scenic beauty; others preserve vegetation or wildlife habi- tats; still others help control urban sprawl. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TI1.e Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, created in 1972 by the County electorate, states that its mission is 20 - 11 APPROVED MINUTES CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL Regular Adjourned Meeting :Monday, January 8, 2007 CITY OF CUPEIQ'INO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 2:00 p.m. Mayor Kris Wang called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kris Wang, Vice-Mayor Patrick Kwok, and Council members Richard Lowenthal, Orrin Mahoney, and Dolly Sandoval. Absent: none. ORAL COMl\1UNICATIONS - None. GOAL SETTING\VORK SESSION 1. Staff presentation: Organization and Work Program. A. Budget and Economic Horizon - Acting City Manager Carol Atwood said that the city's fiscal -outlook is currently balanced, in part because of income from the better-than-expected sales tax from Apple Computer, Inc., and also because of recent legislative changes regarding tax equity allocations, which will bring in $1.35 million more in property taxes each year. She said staff will make a presentation in May about ways the Council can consider paying for other costs expected later in the year. Atwood discussed the financial impacts of the recent referenda against two condominium developments. Those impacts included the loss of $930,000 in park dedication fees from Valleo, which were slated for the Stevens Creek Corridor, and the loss of a 3.5-acre park in the Toll Brothers' project and an additional $30,000 per year in retail sales tax. B. Development Activity - Community Development Director Steve Piasecki highlighted current development activity, including the following: · 125 residential units on Tantau Avenue · 115 apartments and open space added to Villa Serra apartments · 25 residential units on Stelling Road. · 10,000 sq. ft. of retail buildings added to the comer by Target · 8,000 sq, ft. of retail building on the northeast corner of Tantau and Stevens Creek Boulevard (in lieu of providing cafeteria space for their employees) 20 - 12 January 8, 2007 Cupertino City Council Page 2 · Valleo has continuing projects · Expansion of the retail uses at the Oaks Shopping Center, and possibly the addition of a hotel. C. Major Capital Improvement Project (ClP) projects - Public Works Director Ralph Qualls said that there is a $17.3 million ClP budget spreading over 7 years, and the two largest are the Stevens Creek Corridor and the Mary Avenue Pedestrian Bridge. D. Reorganization Efforts - Parks and Recreation Director Therese Smith said that her department was down from five supervisors to four, and there are four coordinator vacancies. She would be proposing the creation of a management position between the director and the supervisors, which would serve as a training opportunity for her possible replacement when she retires in 17 months. Community Development Director Steve Piasecki said that the city had been unsuccessful in filling the new position of RedevelopmentJEconomic Development Manager, mostly because the city's retirement system is no longer competitive with other cities in the county. Piasecki reviewed the plans for the new employee, who will work closely with the planning staff as well as the development community. He handed out a proposed organizational chart, and said the city would recruit for the position again in March. E. Employee Morale Carol Atwood reported that employee morale is very good. The city has been working diligently to provide supervisor training and performance measures, and salary negotiations will begin soon. 2. Public comments. Jennifer Griffin, Cupertino resident, asked that the city purchase property on Sterling and Barnhardt to create a park for the R~cho neighborhood. She also complained about the density at a Santa Clara project called Rivermark, and asked that the Council not allow such density in Cupertino. She also encouraged preservation of the trees and limiting development in the north Valleo area. 3. Council Work Program for 2007 and beyond. Council members reviewed the document titled 2006 Work Program, revised on January 4,2007, and gave the following direction to staff. Maior DevelopmentsNallco · Add an item to the first City Council agenda of each month called Val1co Update, at which time the Valleo representatives will be encouraged to give an update to the community. 20 - 13 January 8,2007 Cupertino City Council Page 3 · See if there was a way to require the developer to provide buildings that match architectural renderings shown to Council. · Recommend some ways that the city may be able to provide more aggressive help for this project · Provide status reports regarding development agreement approvals. Maior DevelopmentsfToll Brothers · Change this item"s title to read HP site (Stevens Creek Boulevard) with a notation that the zoning approval was denied by referendum only for residential uses, and the developer can still propose retail and/or office uses. Maior Developments/McDonaldIDorsa Quarry site · This category was deleted Capital Improvements and PlanslParks · Add a goal that the City will enhance its outreach efforts regarding environmental improvements and tree replacement. Capital Improvements and PlanslRancho Rinconada Park · Modify the goal to say that work shall commence on the Lawrence Expressway Linear Park, with a note that the city should leverage future annexations and 'lEA (Tax Equity Allocation) / ERAF (Education Relief Augmentation Fund) inequity in negotiations. Council members Sandoval and Lowenthal will serve on the subcommittee. Capital Improvements and Plans/Quinlan Community Center Fountain · Add this goal, and direct staff to propose a project to replace the broken fountain. Options should include an active space, which may include a water feature, seating, stage, or other components. Or!!anizational Improvements/Fiscal Strate!!ic Plan · Pursue correction of ERAF (Education Relief Augmentation Fund) percentage for TEA (Tax Equity Allocation) funding. · Schedule a public hearing to adopt safes as a standard conditions on residential development · Prepare ballot issues for an amended business license fee (to add quarries) and a Users' Utility Tax ordinance for the November 2007 election · Analyze a possible entertainment tax and bring back to Council for review Or!!anizational Improvements/Community Development Services Review · Delete this category and add new sections under Planning. Public Safety/Law Enforcement · Distribute neighborhood watch maps on a quarterly basis 20 - 14 January 8, 2007 Cupertino City Council Page 4 Public SafetvfTraffic Safety · Require pedestrian access between Whole Foods Market, Peet's Coffee and Panera Breads. · Review the current status of technology for a Red Light Running Prevention program · Delete reference to HP condominiums Economic Development/Redevelopment · Propose options to assist Vallco · Promote the AMC Theaters grand opening Planning Add the following categories: · Green building standards · Prepare a Historic Preservation policy · Propose a policy for tree topping as a part of the property maintenance standards ClPIParksIRancho Rinconada Park · Provide a timeline for the completion of this project . · This year's plan should include tlle resolution of the trail alignment along the Stocklmeir property. · Consider amending property maintenance standards for trees not included in the tree ordinance CLOSED SESSION 4. Labor negotiations - Government Code Section 54957.6 regarding the evaluation of the City Manager. At 5:40 p.m. the Council went into a closed session for the City Manager's evaluation, and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. No action was taken, and the item was continued to January 16 at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 7:00 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to January 16,5:30 p.m. Kimberly Smith, City Clerk 20 - 15 January 8, 2007 Cupertino City Council Page 5 For more information: Staff reports, backup materials, and items distributed at the meeting are available for review at the City Clerk's Office, 777-3223, and also on the Internet at www.cupertino.on!.Click on Agendas & Minutes/ City Council! Packets. Most Council meetings are shown live on Cable Channel 26, and are available at your convenience from our web site. Visit W'iJ,7'w.cupertino.org and click on View Meetings Online. Videotapes are available at the Cupertino Library, or may be purchased from the Cupertino City Channel,777-2364. 20 - 16 Heritage T red Location Map Homest ad Road '..... - --- -'---..-- =@-- "<"-~'--=":~-:-::':s>:::-::::,,?-,,:::";:::--=--- ---- ----. - ~ :::::::":.:::: ':-'..>... '-g C ',' 0 Q) "~ > u.:: '<-. <( (]) -"~:-.- Lt- "" - -0 '.-::....... ..~. ::> 6.' > i? "':::'" ~ ~q; :1Ji Q) C co co r ill ~ ..., CD :J (') ;' CD m ,x ;-0 ..., CD ,C/) 'C/) ,~ ill '< J Drive N A I\,) o , ~ ---J .f. Heritage Trees L\/ City Boundaries Koadways ' . 1\1 Arterial Prospect Road 1\/ Collector Expressway Freeway /\/ Creeks and Streams CITV-OF CUPEI\TINO r-~ g:/planning/m3ps/HeritageTree City Of Cupertino Heritage Tree List (In conformance with Ordinance No. 1573, Section 4) CITY OF CUPEIQ"INO 2 Kolter Pine 20900 McClellan Road Tree planted Mabel William Noonan's Grandfather, Samuel Williams in 1888. Mabel was a teacherin the Cupertino Union School District for 17 years, well loved and known for her enthusiastic romotion of Cu ertino and its histo Planted between 1900 and 1909 by Karla Friedrich. He was the Historian of Cupertino until 1950. He was.a resident of Cupertino and a native of San Francisco, born in 1869. Considered magnificent specimens to be preserved. ' Probably one of the largest trunk diameters seen on these species. Planted by Samuel Williams. Planted by John T. Doyle to line the main. entrance to the Las Palmas Winery. Doyle was a prominent attorney, author, historian and vintner. 1 Pepper Tree 3 Coast Live Oak 21971 McClellan Road 4 Coast Live Oak 21971 McClellan Road 5 Almond Tree 10026 Orange Avenue 6-38 California Fan Palm A venue right-of-way Palms from South Foothill Blvd. To Scenic Blvd. For additional information about these heritage trees, contact the Cupertino Historical Society or refer to City of Cupertino file 81,004.154. 12199 G :/plann ing/mise/Heritage Trees. doc '" o , ...... 00 ~ CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 To: Mayor and City Councilmembers From: Robert Cowan, Director of Community Development Date: October 6, 1997 Subj: Historic Research Committee Report Backe:round On May 5, 1997, the City Council appointed 5 Cupertino residents to the Historic Research Committee, a working ad-hoc committee charged with researching 32 potential historic sites listed in Exhibit B of the Historic Building Demolition Ordinance. The committee included a retired architect (experienced in renovation of historic structures), a historian, a photographer, a school administrator/amateur photographer and a semi-retired lecturer (electronics). The primary purpose of this research effort was to evaluate the historic values of the sites and recommend which of the sites may be compelling cases for preservation. With this information, the City Council can determine if there is a need for a Historic Preservation Ordinance. Methodoloe:v: The Historic Research Committee held regular weekly meetings at City Hall through the summer. The purpose of the meetings was to clarify roles and responsibilities, develop a strategy and work program, assign tasks and report on progress of research and evaluation efforts. Notice of the formation of the Committee and its first meeting on June 12, 1997 was mailed to property owners of listed sites, the Cupertino Historical Society and other interested parties. These meetings were open to the general public whereby interested parties were able to stay informed on the status of the research effort, and input was welcome to assist the committee in gaining a greater knowledge about listed sites. Once work assignments were given out, committee members worked individually or as teams in the collecting of information, visiting sites for a photographic survey and evaluation of sites. The Cupertirio Historic Society provided the City and Committee copies of site profiles for recommended historic sites, including the 32 listed in the Appendix. In addition, Mr. Robert Levy, local geographical historian and published author, volunteered to assist the committee with gathering of information and sharing of knowledge about the geographical history of Cupertino and the Santa Clara Valley. One of the first actions the Committee took was to agree to limit their review of sites to those listed in Exhibit B (32 sites ). This was not only based on a specific directive given by the City Council during interviews for appointment to the Committee, but also on the major task at hand and the tight anticipated timeline. To assist in the evaluation of sites, the Committee voted to utilize the Historic Ranking of Sites Criteria provided by City staff vvith the praposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. In addition, Appendix A- Historical Merit was utilized as a secondary ranking criterion. The Committee then conducted research utilizing local sources which included primary and secondary sources of information. Primary Sources are historical records that have not been interpreted, while Secondary Sources are interpretations made by historians based on Primary Sources. Based on the information obtained through available sources, the Committee concluded that, in general, interviews with current owners of properties were not necessary or would not add to the information already available through research. Therefore, interviews with property owners were not conducted. Once the information gathering phase was complete, the committee began the process of evaluating sites as individual members and as a group. All sites were evaluated on architectural, historical and environmental merit. Each member completed an individual site ranking for each category and an average of individual rankings was utilized to develop the overall ranking system. A summary of group rankings is included in the attached report. Historic Research Committee ConclusionslRecommendations: Conclusions: The Committee concluded from this effort that two sites may be compelling cases for preservation and four additional 3itCS were considered less compelling, but of considerable merit. Beyond that, a limited number of structures/sites have some merit but do not meet the "compelling" criterion as the concept was understood by the committee. Of those found to be compelling cases or of considerable merit (but less compelling), four sites are already covered by some preservation mechanism. Downtown Monta Vista could not be defined; therefore an architectural evaluation could not be drawn. Throughout the process, committee members focused on the review of the 32 sites and structures keeping in mind what they were charged with the evaluation on only those sites. However, they questioned how some sites ended up on the list while others of potentially greater merit did not. For example, while the wine cellar's foundation at the Pichetti winery included a partial foundation only (which was very difficult to access), the building which was built circa 1910 appears to be in very good condition and yet is not listed. Similar questions arose about other sites throughout the city during the photographic and research portion of the effort. Historic Research Committee Recommendations: 1. That many of these sites were recommended because of a desire to honor a person who may have lived in or had a connection with them. Perhaps a more meaningful and informative method or approach may be to have a suitabie memorial in a public park where a history would be available for public recognition. 2. That new sites as they might be recommended should have justification provided by the requesting person, group or organization before acceptance. Appendix A - Historic Ranking System would be a good model. Its use would provide a merit comparison with their findings. 3. That a number of properties offer significant interest and could well be included in an historical brochure as included in the overall ranking page of the report. This would not require any code or preservation action. 2 Staff comments: The committee found it difficult to define the word "compelling" and thus agreed to use the overall ranking method as their way to determine if a site would fit such a definition. The overall ranking recommendations submitted by the Committee were based on an averaging of assigned points in each category. It was assumed then that only those sites which ranked highest overall would qualify as potential compelling sites. Therefore, where a site might rank very high in the historic category, its overall ranking may be very low because of its low ranking in the environmental and/or environmental category and thus not qualify as compelling. For example, the highest ranked historical site, Stocklmeir, holds an overall ranking of 21 s" due to low rankings in the two other categories. Should this be of concern to the Council, Action 2 below could be considered. The staff commends the work performed by the Historic Research Committee in its review of the list of sites included in Exhibit B to determine if those listed should remain on a list of protected structures. This does not mean that there are no other sites in Cupertino which, if evaluated under the same process, might qualify as compelling for preservation. The Council could take Action Option 2 if it is felt that additional sites should be researched. Action: 1. Accept the report and take no action. Determine that, based on the conclusions of the Research Committee Report, a historic preservation ordinance is not warranted because the highest ranked sites already are protected. or 2. Accept the Report and direct staff to set a date for public hearing and bring forth a recommendation for a mechanism/ordinance for preservation, either based on remainder of the list found not compelling and/or other sites/structures not currently listed. The Council could consider revising the ranking system to acknowledge high rankings in each category vs. the overall ranking. Enclosures: '_ Historic Research Committee Report dated September 17, 1997 Submitted by: Approved by: Robert Cowan Community Development Director Don Brown City Manager g:/planninglcchistoric 3 CUPERTINO HISTORICAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE REPORT SEPTEMBER 17,1997 Committee llfembers: Bob Keys Denise Pan Hugh Riddell David Smith Jerry Stevens Staff Members: Deborah Ungo-McCormick, Planning Consultant Robert Cowan, Director of Community Development TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTIONS PAGES Report from Historical Research Committee Overall ranking of sites/ structures Location of sites Profiles of sites End notes Bibliography APPENDICES . Protected Potential Historic Structures as listed in General Plan (Exhibit 2-F) . Historic Ranking System . Appendix A - Historical Merit . Minutes Qf Historic Research Committee Meetings 1 3 4 6 38 44 HISTORIC RESEARCH COMMITTEE REpORT On May 5 1997, an ad hoc committee was appointed by the City of Cupertino to perform the task of assessing the historical worth of certain structures/sites. A list of these, Appendix B, Protected Potential Historic Structures, was provided and contained a total of 32 structures/sites. The committee consisted of the following persons: 1. Bob Keys 2. Denise Pan 3. Hugh Riddell 4. David Smith 5. Jerry Stevens At its first meeting, June 12, 1997, the committee elected Jerry Stevens as chairman pro-tem. Early in the committee's deliberations, Mr. Bob Levy, a noted local author and historian, made his knowledge of the 'West Sides' growth available and provided important historical data and information. Also noted is the considerable assistance to the committee provided by 'city staff' personnel Deborah Ungo-McCormick and by Bob Cowan, Director of Community Development. A list of specific objectives was provided as direction to the committee. The objectives are as follows: 1. Research the historic value of sites and buildings listed in the General Plan historic resource and Cupertino Historical society lists. 2. Prove that structures/sites left on the list are compelling cases for preservation and the demolition or change of structure would be a loss to the Community. 3. Obtain property owner consent. Approach should be one of cooperation and joint participation. 4. Criteria for review should be general until resources are known. 5. Produce photograph/visual survey of sites. 6. Do not consider interiors, unless very significant. REPORT: Two documents are presented to meet the noted objectives. 1. A one page description of each site including a photograph and comments. (with an accompanying CD of site photographs and end notes with additional information and citation has also been provided) 2. An overall ranking of these sites according to merit value. This ranking criteria is based on the ranking systems provided to us and listed as 'Appendix A' and other criteria as listed in 19.32.060 criteria for designation as proposed by the city ordinance No 1726. Contained in Appendix A - Historic Merit is a statement not included in the other criteria and is the basis of the 'Current Protection or Other Status comments also found in this overall ranking. This statement is found as (a) in that document. It is the opinion of this committee that upon due consideration, two sites may be compelling cases for preservation. A. LA PETIT TRIANON B. THE CUPERTINO DE ORO CLUB site ID 12 site ID 14 Four additional sites may be considered less compelling, but of considerable merit. C. MARYKNOLL D. P ARRISH TANK E. BAER BLACKSMITH F. PICCHETTI BROS. site ID 4 site ID 6 site ID 7 site ID 3 It should be noted that all six of these sites now have some preservation protection. A limited number of other structures/sites have some merit but do not meet the criteria, "compelling", as the concept is understood by this committee. Downtown Monta Vista, could not be defined, therefore an architectural evaluation could not be drawn. Site/structure interiors were not considered significant and not evaluated in this report. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Many of these sites were recommended because of a desire to honor a person who may have lived in or had a connection with them. Perhaps a more meaningful and informative method or approach may be to have a suitable memorial in a public park where a history would be available for public recognition. 2. We recommend that new sites as they might be recommended should have justification provided by the requesting person, group or organization before acceptance. Appendix A - Historic Ranking System would be a good model. Its use would provide a merit comparison with our findings. 3. The committee feels that a number of properties offer significant interest and could well be included in an historical brochure. ( see item 'i' ) ofthe ' current protection and other status portion of the Overall Ranking and Comment Summary. This would not require any code or preservation action. 2 OVERALL RANKING AND COMMENTS REV 6 9/16/97 A B C 0 E F G H I ACH HIS ENV TOTAL SITE 10 DESC. AVE AVE RANK SORTED BY TOTAL POINTS,ARCH,HIST. MAX POINTS 50 30 30 110 12 LE PETIT TRIANON 0 F 35 21 30 86 1 14 DE ORO CWB G 29 25 30 84 2 4 MARYKNOLL H 24 23 30 77 3 6 PARRISH TANK C 20 19 29 68 4 7 BAER BLACKSMITH C 20 20 25 65 5 3 PICCHEITI BROS D F H 14 22 26 62 6 2 MONTEBELLO SCH. 0 F H 10 18 28 56 7 A STEWNG TANK E 10 25 19 54 8 1 1 GAZEBO TRIM A C 21 20 12 53 9 1 PERRO'JE RANCH A* H 10 23 20 53 10 B HAMMOND G H I 22 8 21 51 11 H MIll.ER I 14 16 14 44 12 5 DE LA VEGA G 12 1 1 21 44 13 1 MGITGO\1ERY B* 1 6 22 14 42 14 E RUSS8..HURSr 1 12 17 12 41 15 C TRACY 1 18 3 17 38 16 0 ENGlE 10 12 14 36 17 P HAZEL 10 12 14 36 18 0 LAZANEOTANK E 9 9 18 36 19 G BALDISSINE-ADAMO I 20 12 3 35 20 9 STOCKlM8R 0 26 9 35 21 M <3RtvM 18 4 11 33 22 8 DOYLE WINERY A G 0 21 1 1 32 23 N PALM AVE. A C 0 12 19 31 24 L SCHWARTZ 14 4 12 30 25 J JAMES HOWARD 8 3 18 29 26 K MC CUB BIN I 12 4 1 1 27 27 10 STEPHENS PL A C 0 22 3 25 28 15 ST JOSEPH CH B 0 18 7 25 29 13 UNION CHURCH B 0 17 7 24 30 F WILL . - 8 5 5 18 31 10jilli1 DOWNTOWN MV 0 0 11 11 32 * SEE SITE INFORMATION FOR COMMENT CURRENT PROTECTION OR OlliER STATUS A. NO BUILDING OR STRUCTURE INVOLVED THAT CAN BE SEEN) B. CURRENT STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED AFTER 1950 WITH NO PORTION ORIGINAL C.SITEOWNEDBYTHECITYOFCUPERTINO D. SITE OWNED BY OTHER PUBUC AGENCY E. SIMILAR TO A SITE OWNED BY THE CITY OF CUPERTINO F. NOW PROTECTED BY USTING ON U.S. OR LOCAL CONTROL(HISTORIC SOC. DATA) G. BY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A DEVELOPEMENT PROJECT H. SPHERE OF INTEREST ONLY I. 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Summary comments of Monte Vista retail and commercial properties: Little of the original downtown commercial Monte Vista is left. There are two properties that still have original buildings on them, the Engle Grocery and the Hazel Goldstone Variety Store, though neither are of particular architectural value. The Engle Variety Store is now the Monte Vista Inn and the variety store houses a print shop. Individually these buildings have historicall significance, however, fue properties are not contiguous and therefore do not represent a "downtown" configuration. Because the surrounding businesses are, for the most part, representative of a much later development, much of the historical feeling and buildings have been lost in the area. The committee did not rank this area with the other properties. 6 HISTORICAL SITES LISTED IN GENERAL PLAN (FIGURE 2F) 1. Perrone Ranch Stone Cellar: part of Ridge Vineyards Location: Montebello Ridge Road Ownership status: Private/other ifii;. ,- - ~ "'!!iOoI ~ w ~~ ,.!-. 1, ~ '>-:-" , - n .,; >:'"I..! _ ." . ... oJ,:....,. _ _::~ ..J.." .... ,.l,or- tlI !;t... T .:: "",,L-:,<!<<;~.tL '~ _ - .- ~ Built by Osaea Perrone, a wealthy San Francisco physician, the cellar was part of the winery he established in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The winery produced many award- winning wines during its peak period. The cellar was constructed in the late 1880s. A house was built over the cellar about 1910. The property is in excellent condition and is cUlTently in the Midpeninsula Regional Park District and is maintained by that agency. The cellar is not visible because of the house that still covers the structure. 1 The committee awarded 53 of a possible 110 points. Overall ranking: 10 7 2. Montebello School, 1892 Location: 15101 Montebello Road Ownership status: Public (Montebello School District) The Montebello school was built for the children of Montebello Ridge by the Picchetti family in 1892. It was moved from its original site after 1975 so that a new school could be built. The structure remains largely in its original state, though the windows are new, and the roof is of modern materials. Though there is no architectural value to the school, it does have significant historical value and has been kept in good condition. 2 The committee awarded 56 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 7 8 3. Picchetti Brothers Winery and Ranch Location: 13100 Montebello Road Ownership status: Public (Mid-Peninsula Open Space District) ~ " -= ~ .<1-- - ~',.- ~ Founded in 1872 by Italian immigrant Vincenso Picchetti, the winery was built, along with a house, in the 1870s. The Pichettis first developed their vineyard to produce grapes for other wineries in the area. In 1896 the first labels using their own name, the Montebello, were produced. They built a red brick building two stories high, the top level storing ranch equipment. The main floor held redwood wine tanks. The entire winery is now part of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District and is preserved and maintained by that agency. 3 The committee awarded 62 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 6 9 4. Maryknoll Seminary Location: 2300 Cristo Rey Drive Ownership status: Private/other (Diocese of San Jose) '... The Maryknoll Seminary was constructed in 1926 by the Catholic Church as a training center for missionaries destined for China. The seminary portion was closed in 1968, but it still serves as a resthome for retired missionaries. The building was designed by Boston architects McGinnis and Walsh and is unique to the area. The building was severely damaged in the 1989 Lorna Prieta earthquake, but has been repaired and has a new roof. The courtyard of the Church (on the west side) is a cemetery for the missionaries. The grounds are well cared for, as is the building, though access has been restricted since the earthquake. 4 The committee awarded 77 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 3 10 5. De La Vega Tack House Location: 10805 Stevens Canyon Road Ownership status: Private/other The large horse barn, the last remnant of the estate of De La Vega, is now part of a gated community. The barn has been restored and incorporated into the Rancho Deep Cliff development. There is little of the -original structure left, though the rebuilding and refurbishing was done in the period. The original structure was built in 1909, with the refurbishing done in the 1980s.5 The committee awarded 48 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 13 11 6. Enoch J. Parish Tank House Location: McClellan Ranch Park Ownership status: Public (City of Cupertino) Born in Kentucky in 1858, Enoch Parish came to the Santa Clara Valley in 1879 where he worked on a ranch and studied carpentry. He purchased 15 acres on the comer of what is now Mary and Stevens Creek in 1883 where he built his tank house. Seven years later he built a large Victorian and in 1906 added a barn. Because of his skill in building and design, Parish is responsible for many homes in the Cupertino area, as well as the San Jose Union store and the Union Church of Cupertino. The Tank House is now located on city property. 6 The committee awarded 68 of 110 points Overall ranking: 4 12 7. Replica Baer Blacksmith Shop in McClellan Ranch Location: McClellan Ranch Park Ownership status: Public (City of Cupertino) --- ~~ ~- -----:- ~ - -- The Charley Baer House was originally at the comer of Stevens Creek and Saratoga/Sunnyvale Road (Highway 9). The house was built by William T. Baer, Charley's father, who also built the first Blacksmith shop in Cupertino. The shop was closed after the death of William, but Charley built a replica behind his house. The replica was moved to McClellan Ranch Park. The barn at the site dates from the 1890s and is also on city property. 7 The committee awarded 65 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 5 13 8. Doyle Winery Site (foundation only) Location: visible from McClellan Ranch Park Ownership status: Private/other John D. Doyle is credited with naming Cupertino. Doyle established a large winery in the area in the 1870s, called the Cupertino Wine Company, at the corner of McClellan Road and Foothill Boulevard. The 1906 earthquake severely damaged the buildings and the winery was not put back into service. All that remains is a partial foundation on the McClellan Park property. 8 The committee awarded 32 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 23 ~ 14 9. Louis StockJmeir Home Location: 22120 Stevens Creek Road Ownership status: Private/residence \. ~1~~ .,. " . The Stocklmeir home was originally a simple farm house of no particular architectural note. The home has been extensively modified over the years with little of the original structure visible. The significance of the property is a result of the contributions of Louis Emil Stocklmeir, a noted local businessman and historian. He was the first president of the Trianon Foundation, formed to restore "Le Petit Trianon" (Historic Site #12).9 The committee awarded 47 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 21 15 10. Site of Elisha P. Stephen's Home, 1950; Part of Blackberry Farm Location: Blackberry Farm Ownership status: Public (City of Cupertino) --'-.r- ~t ".~ lIf , , . ;':~:',:... $,: .,'. '. ,.:;r f:' , ' " '. . ' : ~ 'l'I'<}r ',; c" , , "~,';'\'.; ," .; '.~ ~i,' '. ." ... "~t>..,.. .'~ I~. Captain Elisha P. Stevens successfully guided the Martin Murphy-Townsend party from Council Bluffs to Sutter's Fort in 1844. He settled in the Cupertino area in 1848, establishing Blackberry Farm. He left the area in 1864 and a resort hotel was built on the property, which operated until 1906 when the earthquake destroyed it. The site is now marked with a historic recognition plaque. 10 The committee awarded 25 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 28 16 11. Gazebo and Gingerbread Trim - Memorial Park Location: Memorial Park Ownership status: Public (City of Cupertino) All that remains of the Parish house is the strip of trim on the Gazebo located in Memorial Park. A Plaque has been installed to commemorate the site. 11 The committee awarded 53 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 9 17 12. Le Petit Trianon Location: 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Ownership status: Public (De Anza College) Charles Baldwin had a home built for his new bride in 1887 on what is now DeAnza Community College. The home was designed by San Francisco architect Willis Polk who was referred to as the "enfant terrible of western architecture" because he led California into Period design which adopted aspects of classical Baroque. After their marriage, the Baldwin's called their home "Beaulieu"; today the building is most commonly known as "Le Petit Trianon". Baldwin also built a large stone winery and underground cellars that are still located on the campus. 12 The committee awarded 86 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 1 18 13. Union Church of Cupertino Location: 20900 Stevens Creek Boulevard Ownership status: Private/other ../ ,.- ./ ~ ~ ..~ ......:';f" ---.a...~.~ ~ '..:::::.. _ I .. ,,' -~' .-.~ ...~~.....~ ~ ..-- -."- . . - -:.2J Protestants of the west side (Cupertino) did not have a place to worship until 1884 when the Cupertino Union parish was formed and the first structure was built and incorporated in the same year. The church was built on land donated by Alex Montgomery. A second Union church was built in 1907 and the present structure (built in 1958 on its present site) is a modern chapel with additional frame buildings behind it. 13 The committee awarded 24 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 30 19 14. Cupertino De Oro Club (Old CoIlins School) Location: 20441 Homestead Road Ownership status: Private/other The Collins School was first built at the corner of Homestead Road and Highway 9. Captain Leman Perry Collins sold an acre of his land for the school, which was named in his honor. The school was originally a one-room building designed by J. O. McKee and built by Enoch Parrish in 1889. Additions in 1908 and in 1914 brought it to its current size of four rooms. The school was closed in 1921 and it became the de Oro Clubhouse. In 1959 the school was moved to its current location with the widening of Homestead Boulevard. In 1996/97 aID foot section was added to the rear of the building. 14 The committee awarded 84 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 2 20 15. St. Joseph Church Location: 10110 North De Anza Boulevard Ownership status: Private/other The original church was built on land donated by Alex Montgomery on the site where the current church is located. The original building was heavily Spanish Mission in architectural style and completed in 1907. The current sanctuary was build in 1953. There is no part of the original church visible. 15 The committee awarded 25 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 29 21 Other Historic Resources A. Stelling Tank House Location: End of Festival, off Stelling Road Ownership status: Private/residence -d ~ ---! The Stelling Tank House sits on the remaining property of the Stelling family farm. On the property is a barn that is in poor condition and a house which is not one of the original structures. The tank house is in reasonably good condition, having been restored after a severe storm damage. The Stelling family was one of the original families of the area, and their farming interests developed much of the west end of Cupertino. 16 The Committee awarded 54 out of 110 points. Overall ranking: 8 22 B. Hammond-Haines House Location: 22961 Stevens Creek Boulevard (Between Gate of Heaven Cementery and Permanente) Ownership status: Public (City of Cupertino) The house dates back to the 1880s, having been built by John Snyder for his daughter after her marriage to W. H. Hammond in 1881. The property is currently on the Santa Clara County Historical Houses register. The house is currently occupied and the resident has not welcomed visitors, which has made assessment difficult. The house appears to be a good example of the architecture of the period and may warrant further study. The house is currently owned by the Catholic Diocese, however, ownership status may change in the next two years. 17 The committee awarded 51 out of 110 points. Overall ranking: 11 23 C. Tracy House Location: 10855 North Stelling Road Ownership status: Private/residence I I I -- -- .-:::----~I -- I .. ...,. ~,\; .,-:;.'? :,; .. . This is one of the more interesting properties from an architectural standpoint. The house was built by Enoch Parrish and has many interesting architectural oddities and a variety of styles. It was moved to the present location in 1937 from Lawrence Road. The preservation of this house may well hinge on whether or not it can be moved. It currently sits on valuable commercial property (10855 N. Stelling Road), and needs a good deal of work if it is, to be preserved.18 The committee awarded 38 out of 110 points. Overall ranking: 16 24 D. Lazaneo Tank House Location: 19985 Price @ South Blaney Ownership status: Private/residence l7 __ The Lazaneo Tank House has had major modifications over the years. There are windows both upstairs and down and it has obviously been used as a living area or work shop for some time. The tank house was built in the 1920s. 19 The committee awarded 36 out of 110 points. Overall ranking: 19 25 E. Russelhurst Country Club Location: 22273 Cupertino Road Ownership status: Private/residence The Russelhurst Country Club was built during the Monte Vista growth period as a club house in the 1920s by George Hensley, a land promoter. Mr. Russell, who occupied the house and named it Russelhurst was also responsible for a 20 acre real estate development in the area. A second story was added at a later time. The house is currently occupied and looks to be in good condition.20 The committee awarded 41 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 15 26 F. Will House Location: 10191 Vista Drive Ownership status: Private/residence .. "W-~-1II... _ The Will house is another home build by Mr. Patterson in the Monte Vista area. The house is in excellent condition though it has been extensively altered from the original structure. The home has no particular historical or architectural significance. 21 The committee awarded 18 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 31 27 G. Baldissini - Adamo House Location: 7498 Prospect Road Ownership status: Private/residence C' .... .. --- 1D~.. ~,,~,?:~,,~"'~~C~;''':~.:''';i;,.~:;,\:~~f,;:o_.',:;::~~~"t~;~ ~~~t ~~;;;-;- ....;J~ ......... ~ -~._~ --", -:. ':: Built and designed by Enoch Parrish, the Baldissini - Adamo House has had minor alterations over the years. The house appears to be in very good condition. The historic value of the home is due, in large part, to the builder and the condition of the home. 22 The committee awarded 35 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 20 28 H. Miller House Location: 19340 Phil Lane Ownership status: Private/residence The Miller house is the original home of the Miller ranch. There was until recently a barn and other out buildings. The house was restored and moved as the condition for approval to develop the property. The house has a historical plaque and is in excellent condition. The house was built in the 1880s by Elias Miller and was later occupied by Francis Miller Parrish.23 The committee awarded 44 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 12 29 I. Arch Wilson House (Montgomery House) Location: 1008 Crescent Road Ownership status: Private/residence One of the "founding fathers" of Cupertino, Alex Montgomery, donated land for schools, served as the first postmaster of Cupertino and built the general store at the crossroads. His nephew, Arch Wilson, also served as postmaster and used the materials from his uncle's home to build a large home on Stevens Creek Blvd., at the site of the Marie Callender restaurant. The home, or more correctly the two homes in one, has been moved to the Monta Vista area and is in excellent shape. Because of the historical significance of both Montgomery and Wilson, the property scored high in the Historic Category, even though the home has undergone major renovation. 24 The committee awarded 42 Of 110 points. Overall ranking: 14 30 J. James Howard House Location: 10505 Miller Road Ownership status: Private/residence Built in the late 1880s , the James Howard house is currently being used as a church office by the Baptist Church; the house is located on church property. The house is in poor condition and would need - among other things, a new foundation, roof and structural work. The architectural style is late 19th century farm house. The windows are unusual for the area (long and narrow) and add a frontier look to the house. 25 The committee awarded 29 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 26 31 K. Robert McCubbin House Location: 10505 Miller Road Ownership status: Private/residence I -- ..-- --.. ~ ~ Robert McCubbin immigrated to the United States in 1849, settling in the Santa Clara Valley in 1854. After trying to raise stock, he settled into grain farming in 1861. He married Elizabeth Bubb in 1864 and bought a 290 acre farm in the Cupertino area in 1868. The house was moved to its present location from Stevens Creek Blvd., and serves as a parsonage for the Baptist church on Miller A venue. The house has been completely renovated and is in excellent condition. 26 The committee awarded 27 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 27 32 L. Schwartz House Location: 22410 Cupertino Road Ownership status: Private/residence II -"'--;,-:;" .."... _ ...;;a-- . ._'-~', .~.....,. , ,~-- Credited to the building skills of Enoch Parrish, the Schwartz house has had many changes over the years. There are modem windows, a new roof design and it has been placed on a new foundation. The house is in the old Monte Vista area and is not a particularly outstanding example of the period, though it is in excellent condition. 27 The committee awarded 30 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 25 33 M. George Grimm House Location: 790 Blaney Ownership status: Private/residence iiiii ... - ..., -- -.. .-- -- ;: =- ......::!II ~=~] ---'-'_~l 00;;;;;.. 0;;;;; = ~'-"~'.'- - ~A" -.""",.. .~ _ This home, built by Parrish (1880-1890), is another good example of the typical farm house architecture in the area. The house is shingled and has undergone upgrading (Windows, roof, etc. ) as have many of the older buildings in the area. The architecture is not unique and there is limited historical impact by the various families who have lived there. 28 The committee awarded 33 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 22 34 N. Palm Avenue (street including palm trees) Location: Palm Avenue at Foothill Boulevard Ownership status: Public (City of Cupertino) t. . t',.: : I f r "'1'- . ~,- ~""':'t.. ' ~~:,--;r..:. , ",.~ "".., Palm Avenue used to lead to the grape crushing works for the Doyle Winery. The only part of the winery left is a partial foundation and the palms that now line the street. 29 The committee awarded 31 of 110 points Overall ranking: 24 35 o. Engle Grocery Location: 21619 Stevens Creek Boulevard Ownership status: Private/other (commercial) ,,' ". Elizabeth Engle's grocery is one of the two remaining buildings on Stevens Creek Blvd. that represent the original Monta Vista business community. The building now serves as a bar and has undergone major renovations since it was first built. 30 .. . . The committee awarded 36 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 17 36 .. .. .. P. Hazel Goldstone Variety Store Location: 21700 Stevens Creek Boulevard Ownership status: Private/other (commercial) This is the other remaining business in the old Monta Vista business area on Stevens Creek Boulevard. This building has been greatly modified and bears little resemblance to the original building. 31 The committee awarded 36 of 110 points. Overall ranking: 18 37 END NOTES - Historical Sites listed in General Plan (Figure 2-F) 1. Osea Perrone called his 60 acres vineyards the Mira Valle. At its peak, Dr. Osea Perrone developed a 180 acre vineyard at the top of Montebello Ridge. The wines were well received at the 1895 Bordeaux Exposition (honorable mention), the 1896 Atlanta and Brussels wine tasting (medals), and 1900 Paris Exposition (gold medal). Stephen M. Payne, Santa Clara County: Harvest of Change, (Northridge, CA: Windsor Publications, Inc. 1987), p. 80. Phyllis Filiberti Butler, The Valley of Santa Clara: Historic Buildings, 1792-1920, (San Jose: Junior League of San Jose, Inc., 1975), pp. 115. 2. Phyllis Filiberti Butler, The Valley of Santa Clara: Historic Buildings, 1792- 1920, (San Jose: Junior League of San Jose, Inc., 1975), p. 114. Pauline Pace, ed., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1975), p. 20. 3. Vincenso Picchetti was born in 1842 in Northern Italy and immigrated to Cupertino California in 1872. Mer working as a dairyman in Salinas, he found a job working for Villa Maria - the retreat for Jesuits of Santa Clara University. He encouraged his brother, Secondo, and sister-in-law, Teresa, to immigrate to the US and help him at Villa Maria. Following the suggestions of the Jesuits, the two brothers bought 160 acres for $1,500 on Montebello Ridge. They called their new home Monte Bello. The first house was built in the 1870s. Secondo and Teresa lived on the ridge for a number of years before moving to San Jose. In 1882, Vincenso returned to Italy to marry Teresa Cicoletti. Vincenso and Teresa lived and worked at Villa Maria before permanently moving to Monte Bello. The Pichettis first developed their vineyard to produce grapes for other wineries. It was not until 1896 that they withdrew their life savings of $8,000 to open their own winery, using the Montebello label. They built a red brick building two stories high. The top level stored ranch equipment, the main floor held redwood wine tanks and oak casks, and the entrance to the stone cellar was decorated with hand-made wood carvings. The winery is now part of the Midpeninsula Regional Park District. Tish Picchetti, IIMore Comprehensive Story on the Vincenso- Picchetti Family, May 5, 1990," Cupertino Historical Museum, Family History drawer, Cupertino, California; IIR.V. Garrod1s Saratoga Stories: Picchettis withdraw $8,000 to build winery just before bank fails,1I Saratoga News, (10 January 1979), p. 8, California Historical Museum, Family History drawer, Cupertino, California; Stephen M. Payne, Santa Clara County: Harvest of Change, (Northridge, CA: Windsor Publications, Inc. 1987), p. 79. Phyllis Filiberti Butler, The Valley of Santa Clara: Historic Buildings, 1792-1920, (San Jose: Junior League of San Jose, Inc., 1975), p. 115. Pauline Pace, ed., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1975), p. 19. 4. Marcotte, Henrietta and Hines, Ann eds., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1979), p. 19. 38 5. Phyllis Filiberti Butler, The Valley of Santa Clara: Historic Buildings, 1792- 1920, (San Jose: Junior League of San Jose, Inc., 1975), p. 115. Pauline Pace, ed., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1975), p. 19. 6. Besides being a well known carpenter in Cupertino, Enoch J. Parrish served the community as the butcher. Enoch and his brother P.J. Parrish delivered meat to families throughout the west side. His butcher shop was located in the basement of his home. The house burned in June 1975. The gingerbread trim is now on the gazebo in Memorial Park. "The Garden of the World" Biographical Sketches, California History Center, Cupertino, California ;Phyllis Filiberti Butler, The Valley of Santa Clara: Historic Buildings, 1792-1920, (San Jose: Junior League of San Jose, Inc., 1975), p. 115. Pauline Pace, ed., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1975), p. 19. History of Cupertino - Part II, presented by Henrietta Marcotte to the Cupertino Historical Museum Docents, [May 5, 1990], Cupertino Historical Museum, Subject File, Cupertino, California, p. 2-4. 7. Pauline Pace, ed., Santa Gara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1975), p. 19. History of Cupertino - Part II, presented by Henrietta Marcotte to the Cupertino Historical Museum Docents, [May 5, 1990], Cupertino Historical Museum, Subject File, Cupertino, California, p. 2. Phyllis Filiberti Butler, The Valley of Santa Clara: Historic Buildings, 1792-1920, (San Jose: Junior League of San Jose, Inc., 1975), p. 115. Marcotte, Henrietta and Hines, Ann eds., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1979), p. 19. 8. The wines of John T. Doyle's Cupertino Wine Company won awards in the 1890s, including the Columbian Exposition in 1890, silver medal at Bordeaux, France in 1895, honor at Berlin Exposition in 1895. Stephen M. Payne, Santa Clara County: Harvest of Change, (Northridge, CA: Windsor Publications, Inc. 1987), p. 79. 9. Louis Emil Stocklmeir contributed to the community as a civil engineer, businessman, historian, and civic leader. He was born October 28, 1982 in Los Gatos. .His family moved to Cupertino in 1900. Stocklmeir graduated from Stanford University in 1916. After graduation he became the assistant highway engineer of Santa Clara County and later the resident engineer for a naval dry dock in San Francisco. From 1917 to 1919 Stocklmeir changed his profession by joining the army and serving as a Second Lieutenant in the US Artillery -- stationed in the US and France. Soon after returning to civilian life, in 1920, he drew upon his engineering experience to work for an association that combined civil engineering and an insurance brokerage. This experience was good training for his own engineering and insurance company that he established under his own name. As a historian, Stocklmeir was dedicated to the preservation of old buildings in Cupertino. He was the first president, 1969 to 1970, of the Trianon Foundation which was created to restore "Le Petit Trianon" (Historic Site #12 in the General Plan). He also was a member of numerous historical organizations including the Historical Societies of San Jose and Cupertino, Sunnyvale 39 Historical Society and Museum Association, Los Gatos Museum Association, Saratoga Historical Foundation, and many more. Stocklmeir was also involved with the development of Cupertino. He participated in numerous civil activities including preliminary work for incorporation of Cupertirio, Cupertino Union School District Bond issues, bond issue work for the Santa Clara County Flood Control District, Water Commissioner for the Cupertino Municipal Water District, De Anza College Bond Issue, and Chamber of Commerce of Cupertino. "International Biographical Centre, Cambridge CB2 3QP, England, International Public Relations Agency, Biographical Portfolio prepared for Louis E. Stocklmeir, 22120 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA, 95014, USA,n Cupertino Historical Museum, Cupertino, California. 10. Pauline Pace, ed., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1975), p. 19. 11. Enoch Parrish's Victorian house was built in 1890. The house was in disrepair for many years before it burned down in 1975. "The Garden of the World" Biographical Sketches, California History Center, Cupertino ;Phyllis Filiberti Butler, The Valley of Santa Clara: Historic Buildings, 1792-1920, (San Jose: Junior League of San Jose, Inc., 1975), p. 115. Pauline Pace, ed., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1975), p. 19. History of Cupertino - Part II, presented by Henrietta Marcotte to the Cupertino Historical Museum Docents, [May 5, 1990], Cupertino Historical Museum, Subject File, Cupertino, California, p. 2-4. 12. Charles Baldwin was the son of Rear-Admiral Charles H. Baldwin who captained Commodore Vanderbilt's yacht. Although Baldwin had never served in the navy, residents of Cupertino called him "Admiral." Baldwin married Ella Hobart, the daughter of the Comstock silver tycoon, in 1897. Baldwin was Cupertino's first resident millionaire. Baldwin's 78 acres estate was called Miraflores and included swimming pools, polo fields, and French automobiles. Baldwin was educated in England. He moved to Cupertino when he was 26 and purchased 70 acres of land for his vineyard. The grapes vines were gathered from the Bordeaux and Graves regions of France. He bottled his wines under the name Beaulieu and sold it in New York, London, and Central America. The Baldwins moved from "Beaulieu" in 1908 to Colorado after Ella Baldwin contracted tuberculosis. The following year they sold Beaulieu to Francis J. Carolan -- a San Francisco millionaire. The Carolans sporadically lived in Beaulieu while they built a 92-room French chateau in Burlingame. Possibly Mrs. Carolan re-named Beaulieu as "Le Petit Trianon." The estate became the site for De Anza College in 1965. The house was moved to its current location when the college built the Flint Center. Currently it is California History Center Foundation. Phyllis Filiberti Butler, The Valley of Santa Clara: Historic Buildings, 1792-1920, (San Jose: Junior League of San Jose, Inc., 1975), pp. 109-111. Pauline Pace, ed., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1975), p.20. 40 13. The second Union Church was built in 1907. And then a third was built in 1958 at its current location on Stevens Creek. History of Cupertino - Part II, presented by Henrietta Marcotte to the Cupertino Historical Museum Docents, [May 5, 1990], Cupertino Historical Museum, Subject File, Cupertino, California, p.4. 14. Pauline Pace, ed., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1975), p. 19; Marcotte, Henrietta and Hines, Ann eds., Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, (San Jose, CA: 1979), p. 19; History of Cupertino - Part II, presented by Henrietta Marcotte to the Cupertino Historical Museum Docents, [May 5, 1990], Cupertino Historical Museum, Subject File, Cupertino, California, p. 6-7; "First Cupertino School Dates Back to 1865," Cupertino Courier, 21 April 1960, Cupertino Historical Museum, Subject Drawer, General History file, Cupertino, California. 15. History of Cupertino - Part II, presented by Henrietta Marcotte to the Cupertino Historical Museum Docents, [May 5, 1990], Cupertino Historical Museum, Subject-File, Cupertino, California, p. 4. 16. The Stelling family was important contributors to the development of agriculture in Cupertino. Beginning in the 1850s, John and Louise Stelling gave up their brick making business in San Francisco to become orchardists. They established a tree nursery in what is now Blackberry Farm. They had five children, three boys Oohn, Ed, Henry), and two girls (Lizzie and Tilly). All three boys continue to work in agriculture, but only Henry stayed in Cupertino. Henry and his wife Alice Helwig purchased 70 acres on Hollenbeck Road. They grew cherries, cornice, pears, and walnuts. Henry was also known for working as a director for the California Fruit Exchange, being the first trustee of the Fremont Union High School District, participating in fraternal societies (Mason, Knight Templar, and Shriners), and preparing a charter for Santa Clara County. Henry's son, Donald, continued to run the family ranch. Donald distinguished himself by becoming a director for the California Fruit Exchange, the president of the Santa Oara County Cherry Growers Association, a chairman of the Santa Clara County Republican Central Committee, and member of the Cupertino Grammar School Board. Miriam Calvert Stelling, "Stelling, February 1992," Cupertino Historical Museum, Family History drawer, Cupertino, California; Miriam Calvert Stelling, "Henry G. Stelling, March 1991," Cupertino Historical Museum, Family History drawer, Cupertino, California. 17 Current research efforts could not locate any primary or secondary sources for this site and its former residents 18. Current research efforts could not locate any primary or secondary sources for this site and its former residents 19. Current research efforts could not locate any primary or secondary sources for this site and its former residents. 41 20. George Hensley was known as the Olympic Club's Amateur Wrestling Champion of the Pacific Coast and the promotor and developer for the Peninsula Land and Investment Co. liThe Monta Vista Story," Cupertino-Monta Vista Courier, 24 April 1968, sec. 2, pgs. 17-19, Cupertino Historical Museum, Subject drawer, Monta Vista file, Cupertino, California. 21. Current research efforts could not locate any primary or secondary sources for this site and its former residents. 22. Joseph Adamo was active in the Cupertino community. He served on the Cupertino Planning Commission (1960-63) and Architectural Site Control Committee. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus (4th degree) and Holy Name Society at the St. Joseph Church. Clipping on Joseph Adamo from the Cupertino Courier, Family History Book - Museum Founder, Cupertino Historical Museum, Cupertino, California. 23. Current research efforts could not locate any primary or secondary sources for this site and its former residents. 24. Alex Montgomery greatly contributed to the development of Cupertino by donating an acre of land for the first Protestant church and the Horticulture Viticulture Association Hall. He also built the West Side Branch of the San Jose Home Union in 1898. This store held the post office and was located at the southwest comer of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. In his will, Montgomery left 10 acres on the South West comer of Stevens Creek and De Anza Blvd. to his nephew Arch Wilson. Arch Wilson built his home on this property. History of Cupertino - Part II, presented by Henrietta Marcotte to the Cupertino Historical Museum Docents, [May 5, 1990], Cupertino Historical Museum, Subject File, Cupertino, California, p. 2. Written by Miriam Calvert Stelling, friend of the Montgomery and Wilson families, [August 1992], Cupertino Historical Museum, Family History Drawer, Cupertino, California. "Ex-Cupertino Mayor Warner Wilson dies," Cupertino Courier, Cupertino Historical Museum, Family History drawer, Cupertino, California. 25. Current research efforts could not locate any primary or secondary sources for this site and its former residents. 26. The McCubbin ranch was devoted to hay and wheat, and also included orchards, livestock, and horses. liThe Garden of the World" Biographical Sketches, California History Center, Cupertino, California. 27. Current research efforts could not locate any primary or secondary sources for this site and its former residents. 28. Current research efforts could not locate any primary or secondary sources for this site and its former residents. 42 29. For information about the Doyle Winery refer to Stephen M. Payne's Santa Clara County: Harvest of Change, (Northridge, CA: Windsor Publications, Inc. 1987), p. 79. 30. Elizabeth Engle's grocery was one of the first commercial services available to serve the Monta Vista Subdivision A in the early 1910s. liThe Monta Vista Story." Cupertino-Monta Vista Courier, 24 April 1968, sec. 2, pgs. 17-19, Cupertino Historical Museum, Subject drawer, Monta Vista file, Cupertino, California. 31. Current research efforts could not locate any primary or secondary sources for this site and its former residents. 43 Bibliography Connor, Ann W. and Young, Ethron. The Trianon Waits. Foothill Community College: California History Center, 1973. Jacobson, Yvonne. Passing Farms: Enduring Values, California's Santa Clara Valley. Los Altos, CA: William Kaufmann, Inc., 1984. Levy, Robert J. The West Side and How We Grew: A Geographic History of Cupertino. Cupertino, CA: Bob and Louise Levy, 1991, 1994. Levy, Robert J. The West Side and How We Grew: A Geographic History of Cupertino. vol. 2. Cupertino, CA: Bob and Louise Levy, 1996. McArthur, Seonaid L. and Fuller, David W., eds. Local History Studies. De Anza College: California History Center, 1975. vol 19. Cupertino Chronicle. Pace, Pauline. ed. Santa Oara County Heritage Resource Inventory. San Jose, CA: 1975. Sawyer, Eugene T. History of Santa Oara County California. Los Angeles, CA: Historic Record Company, 1922. 44 PROTECTED POTENTIALIDSTORICAL SITES AS LISTED IN GENERAL PLAN (FIGURE 2F) Community Landmarks (as listed in the General Plan) 1. Downtown Monte Vista retail and commercial properties. Historic Sites (as listed in the General Plan 1. Peronne Ranch Stone Cellar, now part of Ridge Vineyards. 2. Montebello School, 1892. 3. Picchetti Brothers Winery and Ranch. 4. Maryknoll Seminary. 5. De La Vega Tack House. 6. Enoch J. Parrish Tank Shop. 7. Replica Baer Blacksmith Shop. 8. Doyle Winery Site (foundation only). 9. Louis Stocklmeir Home. 10. Site of Elisha P. Stephens home, 1950, now part of Blackberry Farm. 11. Gazebo gingerbread trim, Memorial Park 12. Le Petit Trianon. 13. Union Church of Cupertino. 14. Cupertino De Oro Club. 15. St. Joseph Church. Historic Resources (recommendations ofthe Historical Society 1. Stelling Tank House. End of festival, off Stelling. 2. Hammond House. Between Gate of Heaven Cemetery and the road to Permanente. 3. Tracy House. 10855 N. Stelling Road. 4. Lazaneo Tank House. 19985 Price at S. Blaney. 5. Russelhurst Country Club. 22273 Cupertino Road. 6. Will House. 10191 Vista Drive. 7. Baldissini-Adamo House. 7498 Prospect Road. 8. Miller House/buildings. 19340 Phil Lane. 9. Arch Wilson House. 10090 Crescent Road. 10. James Howard House. 10505 Miller Avenue. 11. Robert McCubbin House. 10505 Miller Avenue. 12. Schwartz House. 22410 Cupertino Avenue. 13. George Grimm House. 790 Blaney Avenue. 14. Palm Avenue (the street and trees). Palm Avenue at Foothill Blvd. 15. Engle Grocery. 21619 Stevens Creek Blvd. 16. Hazel Goldstone Variety Store. Historical Ranking System The committee used the Historic Ranking System for the evaluation of the properties. the system is broken down into three major divisions, Architecture, History and Environment. Each of the major criteria was further divided into three subcategories. 1. Architecture The heritage resource being considered shall: (i) Be significant as an example of a particular architectural style, type, or convention. (ii) Be significant as an example of a particular material or method of construction. (iii)Be of a particular age in relationship to the periods of development in the area in which it is situated. (iv)Be designed or built by an architect or builder who has made a significant contribution to the community or nation. (v) Have an architectural quality of composition, detailing, and ornament measured, in part in originality, quality as urban architecture, craftsmanship and uniqueness. 2. History The heritage resource being considered shall: (i) Be associated with the life or activities of a person, group, organization, or institution that has made a significant contribution to the community, state or nation. (ii) Be associated with an event that has made a significant contribution to the community, state or nation. (iii)Be associated with, and effectively illustrative of broad pattern of cultural, social, political, economic or industrial history, of the development of the city. 3. Environment The heritage resource being considered shall: (i) Contribute to the continuity or character of the street, neighborhood, or the area in which it is situated. (ii) Have a setting and/or landscaping which contributes to the character of the street, neighborhood, or the street on which it is situated. (iii)Be a landmark The committee, in working with the rating system did modify the definition of "event" because of the unique character of Cupertino and its development. The committee defined event as : "Not necessarily a single occurrence, but the contribution to the social, economic or political development of the community that became Cupertino". Appendix A Historical Merit (secondary rating scale) A determination of historic merit is based upon whether a structure meets the following findings: (a) Meets the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. or; (b) Fulfills at least one of the following criteria: (1) It has character, interest or value as part of the development of and or it exemplification of, the cultural, educational, agricultural, social or historical, architectural, artistic heritage of the City. (2) It is identified with persons or events significant in local, State or national history. (3) It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of architecture or construCtion, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous material or craftsmanship. (4) It is representative of a notable work of a building design or architect. (5) It has a unique location or singular physical characteristic(s), whether manmade or natural, representing an established or familiar visual feature of a neighborhood community, or the City; or it has a relationship to any other landmark, and its preservation is essential to the integrity of that landmark. (6) It embodies or contributes to a unique natural setting or environment constituting a distinct area or district within the City having special character or special historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value; It is one of the few remaining examples in the City, region, state, or nation possessing distinguishing characteristics of an architectural or historical type or specimen. CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 HISTORIC RESEARCH COMMITTEE Conference Room A, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 11,1997 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL Present: Committee members: Jerry Stevens, David Smith, Robert Keys and Hugh Riddell Absent: Denise Pan Staff members: Bob Cowan, Deborah Ungo-McCormick Audience: Mr. Monk, Mr. Stocklmeir, Mr. Westwood (arrived @ 7:00 p.m) A. Minutes of September 4, 1997 meeting approved. ~ 2. REpORT BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr. Stevens reported that as a result of the meeting to fmalize evaluations, some minor changes in the architectural points were made. He provided draft copies of overall evaluation summaries listed by rankings. He noted that there are 32 listings which include the commercial properties in Monta Vista. He added column G (conditions of approval) and asterisks indicating special conditions or points of interest, i.e. only the Perrone Cellar is listed but the building may have merit; Maryknoll Seminary is not in the City. He agains stressed to all present that this is NOT the final evaluation summary, it is still in draft form until it is released as part of the report. Mr. Stevens handed out a draft of the Introduction Section. He indicated that it is succinct and to the point, almost in outline form, but is open for comments and discussion about format. Mr. Cowan agreed that it is good to be brief but that they should include some explanation of methodology and final rankings. Mr. Riddell indicated that his summary section for the descriptors and individual evaluations is in more of a narrative format. Smith indicated that he would like to see the narrative format before making a final decision and that they should take the time to make sure that report contains the information and is in the format agreed upon by all members before forwarding to City Council. Mr. Cowan indicated that the report is tentatively scheduled for the City Council meeting of October 6th. Reports typically are forwarded one week prior to the meeting, so they do have a few extra days to complete. He did note, however, that the agenda is getting very full and that Council may not get to it if the meeting is very long. The committee agreed that they do want to get it to staff as soon as but they would all like the opportunity to review the final product before turning over the report to staff. Mr. Smith commented that while the committee may feel that this will be a complete package to the City Council, the Council may have additional tasks or want additional information from them before considering it a final document. The committee agreed to meet on Tuesday, September 15th in the evening to finalize decisions on format and other details. Mr. Riddell indicated that he will contact Ms. Pan to let her know of the meeting on Thursday. D. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Mr. Stocklmeir asked ifthere will still be a meeting n~~t Thursday. Mr. Stevens indicated that the committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and that it is anticipated that it will be their last meeting. Mr. Monk stated that he thought the report was supposed to go to Council on Sept. 15th. Mr. Cowan indicated that the report is scheduled for review by Council on the October 6th meeting. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Next regular meeting is scheduled on September 18, 1997 in Conference Room A at 6:30 p.m. -!' 2 qlll!(n CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 HISTORIC RESEARCH COMMIITEE Conference Room A, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 28,1997 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL Present: Committee members: Jerry Stevens, Denise Pan, David Smith and Hugh Riddell Absent: Robert Keys (excused) Staff members: Deborah Ungo-McCormick Audie:1ce: Mr. Monk, Mr. Stocklmeir A. Minutes of August 7, 1997 meeting approved. 2. REpORT BY COMMIITEE MEMBERS Ms. Ungo-McCormick noted that while this is her official week as contract staff planner in Cupertino, she has been contracted to continue working with the Committee through the completion of the report. Mr. Stevens indicated that the Committee appreciates that particularly for purposes of maintaining continuity. .,r A. Mr Stevens reported that the group has met on several occasions during the last 3 weeks and that they completed the ranking of projects Environmental Section and Historic Section, except for Mr. Smith's input. Mr. Smith asked if pictures of the Stone Cellar. Mr. Stevens indicated that while Mr. Keys was at the winery, he was not able to get access to the cellar so they are no photos available. He has produced a CD Rohm of all other photos. Ms. Pan suggested that Mr. Keys and Mr. Smith try one last time to get photos of the cellar. Mr. Smith indicated that he would contact Mr. Keys to do so. Mr. Smith mentioned that Hammond House pictures were provided by Staff as taken during a group visit to the site. Mr. Riddell mdicated that he would like to also review the architectural ranking provided by Mr. Smith since he was not present when that was completed. Mr. Stevens indicated that he had the latest set of ranking cards and that he would forward them on to Mr. Riddell.. B. The Committee discussed the proposed format of the report. It was agreed that the report will be produced by the Committee and turned over to staff for packaging and production. The Committee will provide a hard copy of the report with color photographs for reproduction. Colored copies will be provided to the City Council. The report will be transmitted with a cover memo by staff which would include a summary of their recommendations. Ms. Ungo-McCormick reported that the report is scheduled to be forwarded on the October 6, 1997 City Council meeting, but the report itself is still due on September 15th, This will allow sufficient time to package and reproduce as well as staff to produce cover memo. The Committee agreed by consensus that they will be forwarding the rankings of the properties and provide descriptors in addition to summarizing the processed used. The do not feel comfortable making an interpretation of what is "compelling", the Council should do that. The rankings and back up information should make strong cases for those properties that warrant consideration of preservation efforts. c. ASSIGNMENT OF TASKS: Mr. Smith needs to add his scores in the environmental and historic sections. The committee will meet off-site next Tuesday to complete evah,mtions. Ms Pan noted that if they meet on Tuesday evening, she will not be at the Thursday evening meeting. Mr. Riddell and Mr. Pan are working on individual site descriptors for the report and set up of individual sheets. Mr. Stevens is working on the Introduction and Summary of overall findings, rankings ~ D. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Mr. Stocklmeir questioned how the committee arrived at the environmental ranking for his property and indicated that he wanted a direct response by next meeting. The Committee indicated to him that their role that they have not completed the ev.aluations and that the information he is requesting will be available at the time the report is circulated. They have welcome property owners to the meetings because they feel that is very valuable and that property owners have provided important information and/or clarifications that may otherwise not be available, but ultimately the ranking on each property has been developed by the Committee from a number of sources and based on a common set of parameters established as a Committee. Mr. Monk was concerned that he would not have sufficient time to and assimilate the report prior to the City Council meeting and with any delays that would not allow the issues of an ordinance to be finalized before a new Council is in place. Mr. Stevens responded that the report will be available at the same time it is available to the Council. If the Council determines that they need more time they can continue the item to a subsequent meeting. The Committee also wants the process to be completed by November, but any deviations from that schedule is out of their or staffs hands. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Next regular meeting is scheduled on September 4, 1997 in Conference Room A at 6:30 p.m. 2 eI1'i3/tll CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 HISTORIC RESEARCH COMMIITEE Conference Room A, 6:30 p.m Thursday, August 7, 1997 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL Present: Committee members: Jerry Stevens, Denise Pan, Robert Keys and Hugh Riddell Absent: David Smith (excused) Staff members: Deborah Unge-McConnick (Mr. Cowan unable to attend as he was on "fire alert" due to fire in Los Gatos Hills). Audience: Mr. Westwood A. Minutes of July 31, 1997 meeting approved. ir 2. REpORT BY COMMIITEE MEMBERS The Committee welcomed Mr. Riddell back from Fargo, N.D. He indicated he is very pleased to be back and ready to assist with the project. He thanked Ms. Ungo- McConnick for keeping him infonned by "e-mailing" the minutes of past meetings. A. Mr Stevens handed out a copy of notes by Mr. Smith as supplement to his architectural ratings. B. Mr. Stevens handed out infonnation provided by Mr. Levy from his books and bibliographies on buildings. Mr. Stevens asked Mr. Levy if he would complete an evaluation summary sheet for each site based on infonnation available to date and his own research, just to get a sense of how he might rate structures as a geographic historian. Ms. Stevens provided the committee with a copy of Mr. Levy's Historical Summary evaluation. C. Mr. Stevens reported that he had some more infonnation of Sanborn Maps and that they are available on microfilm files at UC Berkeley Library for 1920 and 1930. He provided a contact number (510) 642-4940 and asked staff to inquire on availability and cost. D. Mr. Stevens noted that the evaluation of properties includes three elements: historical, architectural and environmental. While architectural is almost complete and historical is in progress, the committee has not discussed the environmental component (contribution to character of area/landscape, status as landmark, etc) as in Appendix A. He therefore suggested that the committee meet as a working group on the weekend to try complete this component of the evaluation. Ms. Pan asked that they also begin reviewing the historical infonnation available from their research to date and in this way can begin to detennine where there are gaps that need to be filled. Mr. Riddell suggested that they begin with the environmental and try to get to historical as well, time permitting. If necessary, they may need to meet a second time to complete both, perhaps in-lieu of the next Thursday meeting. The committee agreed to meet on Sunday at 1 :00 p.m. at the Coffee Society (Oaks Center) and would notify staff on Monday if there will be a regular Thursday Meeting or not, based on progress made on Sunday. E. Mr. Stevens submitted draft questions for future site visits based on those adopted last meeting and added a fourth which provides owners with opportunity to add comments that they might want added to evaluation. By consensus of the committee, the questions were approved as submitted. Mr. Keys indicated that he would like to gain access to Hammond House property but is reluctant to approach because the current renter is not very friendly. Ms Ungo-McCormick indicated she would look into possibility of gaining access since property is owned by the Diocese of San Jose and is a part of the site for which the Diocese is currently processing a tentative subdivision map and planned development application. Ms. Ungo-McCormick informed the committee that as part of the application review process, the environmental impact report identified the Snyder- Hammond house as having potential historical significance. The site where the Snyder- Hammond house is located is part of the Diocese property to be dedicated to the County Parks and Recreation Depamnent. The County staff has indicated that they have no interest in preserving andlor maintaining the house, but the conditions of approval of the project include a statement that provides a two year period during which the historical significance can be evaluated and interested parties can explore methods for preservation and maintenance. F. Ms. Pan submitted here Notes on Secondary Sources to date. She noted that she still has some sources to review and will provide follow-up report when she completes her research. She noted that Mr. Levy's books are available at the Cupertino Library and that. she will bring with her to group meeting on Sunday. ~ 3. DEVELOP WORK PROGRAM Mr. Stevens asked staff if the'Committee would be making presentation at a public hearing. Ms. Unge-McCormick indicated that the item will be presented as a report to City Council at a regular Council meeting but will likely not be a public hearing. The Council will then decide if they wish to proceed with consideration of the Historic Preservation Ordinance and will set a hearings for consideration of an ordinance. Ms. Unge-McCormick suggested that the Committee begin thinking about what will go in the Report to Council. He asked staff if there is a standards format. Ms. Un go-McCormick explained that the staff would include a staff report/summary as a cover transmittal to the City Council which summarized process and Committee recommendations. The report fonnat is at the discretion of the Committee but should probably include typical components: Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Introduction/Background (describing role of committee and process), individual site descriptions with photographs and research info., site evaluation summaries and recommendations. The Committee may wish to discuss the fonnat at their meeting on Sunday and bring ideas with them. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Next regular meeting is scheduled on August 14, 1997 in Conference Room A. 2 e (1 {en CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 HISTORIC RESEARCH COMMITTEE Conference Room A, 6:30 p.rn Thursday, July 31, 1997 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL Present: Committee members: Jerry Stevens, Denise Pan, David Smith, Robert Keys Absent: Hugh Riddell (excused) Staff members: Bob Cowan, Deborah Ungo-McCormick Audience: Mr. Monk, Mr. Stocklrneir A. Minutes of July 24, 1997 meeting approved. 2. REpORT BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS He also noted for the record and benefit of those present at committee meetings that all information shared and provided at these meetings should be considered preliminary. At this point the committee is conducting research and discussing aspects of the research process to be used for formulation of final report to Council in September. He cautioned that information handed out at these meetings should not be considered fmal. Or A. Ms. Pan reviewed her memo dated July 24, 1997 which outlines results of her research efforts at the Historical Society. She stressed that the committee needs to continue "post-haste" with research of other available primary and secondary sources since the information obtained from Historical Society records only touches on some of the properties. B. Mt:. _ Stevens handed out a draft worksheet/spreadsheet which summarizes criteria listed in Appendix A. C. Mr. Stevens handed out draft architectural summary spreadsheet which incorporated latest rankings by Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith noted that he is still completing architectural assessment and cautioned that work at this point is preliminary. He indicated that while all sites have been visited (which required architectural visits) there is a question on the location of the cellar at Ridge Winery. D. Mr. Stevens provided copies of Cupertino Courier report on the history of grapevine industry in Cupertino. E. Mr. Stevens noted that he, Mr. Keys and Mr. Smith met last Monday, July 29 to discuss site visit protocol. They came up with two draft questions to ask at site visits, if needed: I) What is age ofbuilding(s) or any remodeling, additions to such? 2) Do you have any knowledge of persons important to history of Cupertino? Ms. Pan asked Mr. Smith if he foresees going back to any property. Mr. Smith indicated that all visits are complete, although there may be a need to go back to Montgomery House site and as noted before .,r to Ridge Winery. Mr. Smith indicated that he will visit Winery this weekend and see if he can get some information. Ms. Pan suggested. since the architectural visits appear to be complete, questions during site visits should focus on historical. The Committee unanimously adopted the following questions for use during any future visits: 1.) What is age of original house and subsequent remodels? 2) Do you have historical evidence on buildings and remodels to share with committee? 3) Do you know of anyone historically significant associated with buildings or property? F. Ms. Pan again stressed the need to move "post-haste" on the research component of this project. The committee essentially only has the month of August to complete and meet the goal of reporting back to Council in September. The information contained in Historical Society files is primarily comprised of oral history reports that are for the most part footnoted and they did not have information on all sites. There needs to be additional research work completed of other primary and secondary sources. Mr. Cowan concurred that the committee needs to proceed with review of research component to begin to "wrap things up" and suggested they proceed with distribution of work as recommended in Ms. Pan's memo. Mr. Stevens referred back to what he sees as main objective as directed by Council: 1) Are siteslbuildings compelling cases for preservation? 2) Exclude the "sites" that need no review (building involved) etc. 3) Exclude the "sites" that no longer are the "historic building that was". He sees the directive as building driven. Ms. Pan disagreed and indicated that it is too premature to being the process of excluding sites since the research work has not been completed. Mr. Smith and Mr. Cowan concurred that while the architectural component is almost complete, the historical component needs to be weighed in before any decision is made on status of sites. Ms. Pan referred to the checklist form from the State of California which Mr. Stevens had provided to them earlier in the process. Question 20 refers to the significance of properties: "Briefly state historical and/or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site)". Mr. Cowan concurred that historical significance needs to be factored in and in order to exclude properties, the research must be completed to determine that there is no historical significance associated with property. Historical figures, events are typically factors which help determine level of significance. Mr. Stevens noted that there probably will be significant discussion on this issue since there are differing opinions on what makes a sitelbuilding worthy of preservation. G. Mr. Cowan provided copy of information he was able to download on Sanborn Maps. Apparently, there are no maps readily available on Cupertino or other Santa Clara Valley cities through UCDavis to non-faculty, non-student population. Ms. Pan noted that she knows UCBerkeley does have maps and are available. 3. DEVELOP WORK PROGRAM Ms. Pan indicated that she needs assistance to complete research component since there are a number of primary and mostly secondary sources that need to be researched and she is only available weekends. Mr. Stevens indicated that he and Mr. Keys reviewed some of the primary resources (scrapbooks) at the California History Museum and that he made copies of McKibben and Parrish information and some related to specific buildings since at the time he was focusing on buildings. Ms Pan asked if he could go back and research information on famous or historically significant people that might be associated with the history of Cupertino and Santa Clara Valley, and write down information or Xerox and provided footnotes, sources. It is important to look into life and times of these people since they have 2 7 i~I/'l7 impact beyond a specific property or building and not only focus on information related to a specific site. Mr. Stevens indicated he will go back to California History Museum to do so. Mr. Keys indicated he is stilI in process of transferring photos to CD-Rohm format and making black and white photos. He has already put over 35 hours into process and has not completed. Mr. Smith is in process of completing his architectural survey work and will be off for a couple of weeks. Ms. Pan indicated she wiII do the research of sources she listed in her memo. Ms. Ungo-McCormick suggested that she may want to e-mail a message to Mr. Riddell to find out when he is due back and if he can assist with the research once he gets here. 4. ASSIGN TASKS . Mr. Stevens will visit California History Museum to conduct historical research and Ridge Winery to try to obtain information of location of cellar or obtain contact name. . Mr. Keys wiII continue working on transferring files to CD format and making black & white copies. . Mr. Smith wiII complete preliminary architectural summary report (wiII be off for a couple of weeks). . Ms. Pan wiII conduct research of sources listed in her memo. I,' ,r 5. OTHER COMMENTS: Mr. Stocklmeir noted that the original foundation of the house on his property dates 1900' s but that it was rebuilt in the 1950's. That should be reflected in rating of property shown in checklist provided Mr. Steven's. Mr. Smith and Mr. Steven's again stressed that these are all preliminary ratings and should not be considered as final. Part of the discussion to come in preparing fmal ratings and report to Council wiII likely consider these factors. Mr. Stocklmeir also commented that just because a person lived there doesn't make a building historical and that there shouldn't be an automatic lin1e Ms. Pan indicated that the committee has the role of viewing the general perspective and that events, people associated with a structure may in fact add to significance of such. That is the importance of historical research and she again referred him to the State Department Checklist (question 20). 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Next regular meeting is scheduled on August 7, 1997 j~ Conference Room A 3 ~ 1'31111 City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 Historic Research Committee Conference Room A, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24,1997 Minutes 1. Roll Call Present: Committee members: Jerry Stevens, David Smith, Robert Keys Absent: Denise Pan, Hugh Riddell (excused) Staff members: Bob Cowan Audience: Mr. Stocklmeir (arrived 7:00 p.m.) A. Minutes of July 17, 1997 meeting approved. 2. Report by Committee Members A. Mr. Stevens complimented staff member Deborah Ungo-McCormick for her minutes in terms of style, content, and thoroughness. ... B. Ms. Pan's July 27th report regarding information gathered from the Cupertino Historical Society. The report outlines the location of historical resources and suggests seven additional sources for review. Her written suggestion was to assign materials to committee members for research. Mr. Stevens suggested the committee review the suggestion at the next meeting when more members will be present. 1. Construction Dates Mr. Stevens transmitted additional information from the MetroScan reports which identified construction dates for five additional sites. Mr. Stevens reiterated caution in relying upon all the of information contained in the MetroScan reports, but did indicate that'there is some comfort level regarding construction dates. 2. Sanborn Maps Staff was asked to report on the Sanborn maps. Mr. Cowan indicated the Internet was used to obtain information on Sanborn maps. Mr. Cowan concluded that the two best repositories of the Sanborn maps was the Library at the university of California, Davis and UC Berkeley. Chairman Stevens indicated he knew of a person who has a connection with UC Davis and would do some additional research. 3. Homeowners Ranking List Mr. Stevens indicated he misplaced a copy of the ranking system used by the homeowners and will transmit that at the next meeting. He indicated that the ranking system contains a suggestion that the architectural ranking be lowered if the house is significantly modified or moved. All agreed that the homeowners perspective was 11 'lA-141 important and would be considered when the committee concludes it's evaluation stage begins the ranking sites. 4. Additional committee reports The Committee discussed the "old Monta Vista" downtown designated site and concluded there is not much historical architecture or historical merit. The committee suggested the downtown area not be evaluated. Mr. Keys commented that there did appear to be a fairly good example of a water tank on the property next to the Blue Pheasant Restaurant and it may have equal value as other tanks listed on the official list. Mr. Smith also indicated that there are other sites that may also receive merit. All members concluded that the task of the Committee should be limited to the original 31 sites and that comments may be made in the final report regarding other potentially historical sites. 5. Work Program The Committee determined that it would be appropriate to have a working session next Tuesday to discuss the development of a check-off list to aid in the site visits. It would be important, for example, to make sure that the site visits result in information that is consistent, provides a mechanism to indicate fairness to the property owners and to solicit advise from various owners regarding the Commission's task and some of their ideas. ,r At this juncture, Mr. Smith provided an update regarding his architectural research. Both Mr. Smith and Mr. ~eys conducted site visits and photographed sites. Specifically, the most recent meetings mvolved the Baptist Church property on Miller A venue and the Stocklmeir property. The pastor of the Baptist Church gave Mr. Smith a master site plan which indicated that one house (Howard house) is located in the middle of the future sanctuary. Mr. Smith estimated that the house is 100 to 120 years old but is in very poor condition. The other historical structure on the site is the Robert McCubbin house which was constructed around 100 years ago. It was moved from its previous location on Stevens Creek Boulevard near the intersection of Sevens Creek and DeAnza Boulevards. The building has been restored inside and outside. The church representative indicated thant will be preserved. It appears to be a good example of a house built during that time period. The De La Veaga tack house was evaluated and determined that it had been substantially remodeled although the major architectural theme of the building has been maintained. There is great evidence of faux architecture. The Russell Hurst Country Club house at 22273 Cupertino Road appears to be an attractive house, but has been substantially remodeled. There is some question as to whether the second story has been recently added because it has a new appearance. It is unclear whether the Montgomery House has architectural merit or that the house has historical merit. It was moved from the Crossroads Center. and not all the house that existed on that site was moved. Although the house is very well kept, there have been significant architectural changes. The Schwartz house at 22410 Cupertino Road has a new clay tile roof, which diminishes its architectural authenticity and historical merit. There is some indication that the building was partially constructed by Mr. Parish who built several significant structures within the community. 2. 1 I 14{Cn Mr. Smith gave Mr. Stevens updated the architectural notes and 3 x 5 cards. The 3 x 5 cards have been updated since the last published version wilich was in a green color. Mr. Smith indicated he had pretty much completed his architectural assignment, although he has not had a chance to review the Montogmery House. He stated he could benefit by interviewing approximately 2 to 3 other homeowners in order to obtain comments and complete his notes. The cards will have a coding system involving "yes" or "yes/no" depending whether, in his subjective opinion, that the houses have historical merit. The assessment will be qualified by comments regarding the estimated cost of refurbishing the buildings and will address questionable additions and to agree which those additions diminish the architectural value. The Committee discussed mechanics of obtaining colored copies of photographs. The sub-committee will determine as to which colored version should be copied in order to save costs. Mr. Smith indicated he will be on vacation August 16th, and perhaps one additional week in September. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 31, 1997. g:iplanninglhistcommlmin 7 - 24 " ~ 1 f141ttl CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 HISTORIC RESEARCH COMMITTEE Conference Room A, 6:30 p.m Thursday, July 17, 1997 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL Present: Committee members: Jerry Stevens, Denise Pan, David Smith, Robert Keys Absent: Hugh Riddell (excused) Staff members: Bob Cowan, Deborah Ungo-McConnick Audience: Mr. Levy, Mr. Monk, Mr. Stocklmeir A. Minutes of July 10, 1997 meeting approved. ~ 2. REpORT BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS A. Ms. Pan indicated she has completed research at Historical Society and will be producing a report that summarizes findings. Mr. Stevens asked what her impressions where of the content and usefulness of infonnation found there. She commented that research is not always productive. She was able to obtain infonnation on some properties but not on all sites. B. Mr. Stevens provided. copies of Metroscan property profiles for properties A - P. The infonnation provided includes 2 dates: year built and the "EffYear BLT" data. He noted that he removed infonnation which is not pertinent to this effurt as he is very sensitive to respecting privacy of properties owners. This infonnation, however, is accessible to all through Metroscan. Mr. Smith indicated that he will compare this infonnation against his-architectural merit review and while he does not expect it to change the ratings, it is very useful to have to complete the analysis. C. Mr. Stevens asked if staff had any infonnation on Sanborn Maps. Mr. Cowan indicated that he did not but was still researching. Ms. Pan indicated that she was able to ascertain that the UC Berkeley libraiy has Sanborn Map and that copies are available at a cost of $0.05 per page. She was told that SJS Library has them on order. Mr. Stevens suggested that before incurring the expense that the committee should detennine if they have infonnation critical to this study. Mr. Levy indicated that he has aerials photographs taken at 10 year intervals beginning in 1939. He could make them available if needed to help detennine location of buildings. D. Mr. Smith provided the committee copies of his notes used in preparation of the ranking cards he provided last week. He noted that there are approximately 5 -6 sites that he needs to visit to complete his review and would like to detennine what is appropriate protocol. Mrs. Stocklmeir and Monk in the audience were asked if as property owners they might have problems if the committee needed to visit their sites more than once. They both indicated that in general this would not be an issue with them but others may be less receptive, particularly if they don't understand the p..ocess. Mr. Smith did not anticipate needing to go more than once from an architectural standpoint. Ms. Pan noted that from a historical research standpoint, she does not need to be included in the site visits but would suggest bringing along questions that would help fill in some of the gaps. Mr. Smith suggested that he and Mr. Keys could go together, particularly since they may want to photograph some buildings. By consensus the committee agreed to authorize Mr. Smith and Mr. Keys to contact the 5 - 6 property owners and schedule site visits. Ms. Pan suggested that the following questions be asked from property owners during site visits: are you original owner? did you know original owner? do you know of major remodeling to original house or since you've owned it? 3. DEVELOP WORK PROGRAM Mr. Stevens asked that all committee members present ideas or recommendations on what the report to Council should include so that they can begin to determine where the holes are. With this information research tasks can be assigned to fill in the gaps. He also noted that at some point during consideration of the historic preservation ordinance a group of property owners had put together recommend~d ranking criteria. He asked Mr. Monk if it could be made available to the committee to add owners' perspective to the process. Mr. Monk said that he would e-mail the information to Mr. Stevens. ~ 4. ASSIGN TASKS . Mr. Smith and Mr. Key will begin process of contacting property owners and scheduling site visits . Ms. Pan will prepare report on Historic Society files research effort . All will review documentation provided by Mr. Smith and will bring back recommendations on how to proceed with preparation of report to City Council 5. OTHER COMMENTS: Mr. Cowan explained that due to an notlcmg error, the interim emergency demolition ordinance has expired and can no longer be extended. In order to provide for protection of listed properties from potential demolition before a preservation ordinance is adopted, a regular prdinance will be brought before the Council next Monday. The ordinance reads like the interim ordinance and includes a sunset clause as well. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Next regular meeting is scheduled on July 24, 1997 in Conference Room A 2 ,Ill j 11 HISTORICAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES - JULY 10, 1997 1. ROLL CALL The meeting convened at 6:28 p.m. all members were present except for Hugh Riddell. Guests present were Mr. Levy, Mr. Monk, Mr. Stocklmeir, and (owner of Montgomery House) Staff members present: Bob Cowan I.A. The minutes of July 3, 1997 were approved with the correction that the first bullet under 1 b should eliminate St. Joseph's. It should read ...the tal~ of three churches, union church. The second correction should change the word phonograph to photograph on line 6 of the first paragraph on page 2. 2. REPORT BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Architectural Review Status: .,.. Chairman Stevens distributed updated comments from Mr. Smith regarding the architectural index cards. (Photo-copied to green cards). Chairman Stevens handed out three matrixes defining a preliminary ranking system based on Mr. Smith's work. The ranking system is based upon the staffs Appendix A describing numerical values for architectural merit and by using appendix A in the ordinance. Member Smith described the preliminary ranking system indicating that not all structures have been evaluated as yet and that obviously that sites without building would have a rating of zero. Chairman Stevens reiterated that this is a preliminary presentation. Report from Mr. Kevs. Mr. Key produced cards containing notes regarding St. Josephs and six sites. The report was derived from information from the historical society at Quinlan Center. The information indicated that the property located at 7495 Prospect Road may-have been mislabeled. David Smith will evaluate the correctly addressed house and update his assessment. Denise Pan indicated that she is still working with the Historical Society at the Quinlan Center and has made special arrangements with Ethel Warren and made special arrangements to utilize the research capabilities on Saturdays. Based on Denise's suggestion, all agreed to allow Denise to conduct the research at the Quinlan Center inasmuch as the center is quite protective in terms of how information is disseminated and who has the ability to access the files. The historical society's concern is to protect the materials. Construction Dates: Chairman Stevens discussed progress regarding the construction dates. The assessors information does contain information, but the assessor charges $3 for each inquiry. Chairman Stevens is going to ask a Realtor for assessor's information 1\ \0 \Ci1 utilizing a different source. The group then discussed the potential for utilizing Sandborn maps to obtain information. All agreed that would be a great source, however the Cupertino library does not have the Sandborn maps for the Cupertino area. All parties agreed that it would be important to do independent research to determine the accessibility of Sandborn maps. During this discussion there was clarification as to the reimbursement of fees and staff indicated that costs generated in the context of research for this committee would be reimbursed and to contact Yvonne Kelley for reimbursement. 3. DEVELOPMENT OF WORK PROGRAM Denise reiterated the need for a data collection methodology f01 research and establishment of special reports. All agreed to use a common method of tracking information and that the preparation of narratives for each site which would be divided among the members. Once the narratives are prepared, then the evaluation of the narratives would be done as a group. 4. TASK ASSIGNMENT 1. Sandborn maps - all parties should research availability of Sandborn maps 2. Staffwill call the Sandborn map company to determine the cost of obtaining CD ROM ~ Final Comments: None of the individual members or staffhad final comments. Chairman Stevens asked members of the audience if they had questions. Mr. Stocklmeir asked how Mr. Smith used the ranking system. Chairman Stevens described the ranking used in Appendix A of the staff present material and explained that a narrative would be prepared for later versions to explain the methodology. The preliminary information is very rough. Mr. Monk asked how the committee will distinguish between hearsay information from neighbors and other folks versus facts. The committee indicated that it recognized this problem and will do the best it can in terms of trying to differentiate between fact for each property. 5. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 to the meeting of July 17. glplanninglhistcomm/7\ Omin t lito [cn CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 HISTORIC RESEARCH COMMITTEE Conference Room A, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 1997 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL Present Committee members: Jeny Stevens, Denise Pan, David Smith, Robert Keys Hugh Riddell (absent - excused). Staff members: Deborah Ungo-McCormick. A. Minutes of June 17, 1997 meeting- name correction noted on Page 2 (Mr. Smith not Mr. Davis). Minutes approved unanimously with correction noted. B. Ms. Pan introduced Mr. Robert Levy whom she met at the Historical Society offices. Mr. Levy is a geographical historian and introduced himself as a reporter of history of Cupertino, reporting on how land uses have changed over the years. He has written 2 books (The West Side and How We Grew: a geographic history of Cupertino) both of which have information on most of the site being reviewed by the Committee. He offered his assistance in the research process. Mr. Levy reviewed other bibliographical and historical resources with the Committee: . A tale of 3 Churches ~ - ~__ Union Churches) . The Valley of Santa Clara Historic Buildings (1720-1920) and Old Santa Clara Valley by Phyllis Filiberti Butler . Historic Spots in California by Douglas E. Klye . Water in Santa Clara Valley, a History ,r Mr. Levy also referred to a survey of tanks and towers in the Bay Area by Girls Scouts compiled during the bicentennial year and finally catalogued by him in his second book. He indicated that these resources are available at most area libraries. He noted that a copy of each of his books has been made available to the City's Public Relations Officer. 2. REpORT BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS A. Mr. Keys informed the Committee that he has taken photographs of sites if visible from public right:.of-way to augment what they already have. There are sites that are not accessible without going onto private property. He asked when that could happen. Staff reported that the letters to property owners went out on June 30, 1997 but that the Committee still needs to develop protocol on how to contact owners prior to visits. Mr. Stevens indicated protocol should be developed at a subsequent meeting once they have established priority sites and which actually need visits. B. Mr. Stevens provided the Committee with copies of a booklet entitled: History of the Cupertino De Oro Club - 1921 - 1980. He noted that it is written from the perspective of the female members of the Club and that they anticipate updating it to the year 2000 in the near future. C. Mr. Stevens informed the Committee that Ms. Pan made contact with Lisa Christiansen, Librarian at the California History Center in De Anza College, and she will give special dispensation to the Committee for access to the Center, upon request. She will, however, be on vacation for a few weeks this summer (July) so Committee members should consider this in scheduling research time. Mr. Stevens thanked Ms. Pan for her efforts and noted that he and Mr. Keys had been there on Monday and Tuesday to review files and boxes of information. They provided the Committee copies of biographies of Mr. Robert McCubbin and Mr. Enoch J. Parrish as well as excerpts from other documents unique to the Center that contained information related to sites under review by the Committee. There are a box which contains notes of h=J1p,e~~~ Karl Friedricks, a SJ Mecury News correspondent; student reports; index of ~~QgFaf'h3 which unfortunately are not catalogued (but some have citations of buildings), and other documents related to physical changes in Cupertino from vineyards to ag lands to where we are today. D. Staff reported that identification of public, private & quasi-public is being completed and should be available at next meeting. Some sites have been difficult to locate and may need further investigation. E. Mr. Smith indicated that he has completed his first review of site from an architectural merit perspective based on photos available and a windshield survey of sites and has prepared cards on all but 5. Those not listed are because he was not able to locate or were not accessible without entering private property. He still needs to review against_the Historical Ranking System discussed at the last meeting to complete his assessment. He gave a brief summary of his preliminary review but noted that this needs to be augmented by research and only then can the really prioritize. There are sites that are very obvious in lack of architectural-historical merit (i.e. St. Joseph's Church is not original building or site - the existing building was built in 1950's) and he has noted as such. He provided copies of preliminary notes to the Committee but again stressed the need to do research on sites to compliment his assessment. While some site may not have architectural merit, the may still have historical merit. F. Mr. Stevens indicated that he had prepared a locator map based on best available information on 31 sites using the Chamber of Commerce maps and would be happy to make one for Committee members as needed. G. Ms. Pan stressed the need to continue to due research during July, particularly during available weekends. Other Committee members should review different historical resources while Mr. Smith is completing his architectural merit review. Ms. Pan recommended that she, Mr. Keys and Mr. Stevens continue to visit research facilities to determine what is available. It is also ~ important that the write down where information is obtained and any information available on the source (title of document, date, location of source, etc.) and then report back with written information to Committee so that every member is on "the same page". This can be in form of photocopies (write source, etc. on page), handwritten notes or whatever works for each member. 3. AsSIGN TASKS The following assignment where made and Committee Members will report back in writing at next meeting. . Ms. Pan will visit Historical Society . Mr. Keys will visit Cupertino Library - Mr. Levy volunteered to assist him there. . Mr. Smith will continue architectural merit review . Mr. Stevens will prepare site locator maps for all Committee members and will review preliminary information presented by Mr. Smith. 4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Mr. Levy suggested that before they finish their work. the Committee should consider preparing a video recording of sites because they will never be as they are now. Mr. Stevens concurred and noted that the City has an excellent video department that may help in this process. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Next regular meeting is scheduled on July 10, 1997 in Conference Room A. :2 11 ~ltll CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 HISTORIC RESEARCH COMMITTEE Conference Room A, 6:30 p.m Thursday, June 26, 1997 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL Present: Committee members: Jerry Stevens, Denise Pan, Hugh Riddell, David Smith, Robert Keys Staff members: Deborah Ungo-McCormick A. Minutes of June 17, 1997 meeting- date correction noted (should read June 17 not June 11) and Mr. Riddell's e-mail address should also be corrected: hjriddell.@ao1.com. Minutes approved as corrected. Ms. Pan indicated that she received agenda and minutes via e-mail and does not need to receive hard copy as well; Mr. Stevens was not able to open attachment; Mr. Riddell did not receive (via e-mail) because of incorrect address. ~ 2. REpORT BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS A. Mr. Stevens provided a copy of the De Oro Club Historic Report and Xerox of additional photos of the Cupertino De Ora Club. This document is on record with the City as an official historical report. B. Mr. Stevens provided Committee members and staff a copy each of the Tour of H!~torical Santa Clara booklet. C. All members except Mr. Davis have viewed the tape of February 18, 1997 City Council Meeting. Mr. Davis will set up appointment with Video Department at City Hall to view. Mr. Stevens noted that a copy of minutes from that meeting were included in the May 14, 1997 Staff Memorandum. D. Mr. Riddell provided a written and verbal summary of his assessment of sites to be reviewed based on his review of information packet from Historical Society and a windshield survey of sites. He indicated he did not attempt to contact property owners or enter private property. As point of clarification, he noted that the Wilson House is also referred to as the Montgomery House. Mr. Stocklmeir provided some historical context indicating that since the house had been moved to its present location to his recollection it has been called the Montgomery House. The Committee unanimously voted to refer to it as the Montgomery House during the course of this study. Mr. Riddell also provided a locator map of sites ~ and Mr. Keys presented new photographs of public sites. They had questions regarding the ownership of certain parcels. Staff will research ownership type (public, private, quasi-public) and provide report back to Committee. Some discussion was had regarding properties where original buildings are no longer in existence or integrity of building is in question. Perhaps a plaque is more appropriate than a preservation. Ms. Pan expressed concern with this concept; it is important to keep in mind historical context of the property. She also noted that at this point in the process they need to evaluate whether or not additional information is required to make a recommendation on status of potential historical site or building, without making judgments. Mr. Riddell noted that while he will be in Fargo he is accessible via e-mail and will assist in whatever way he is able to (i.e. research via internet, review info., etc.). _ E. Mr. Stevens informed the Committee that on his visit to the California History Center at De Anza College, he was told that the Center is closed during the summer and will reopen in September. Mr. Keys will follow-up with a contact at the De Anza to see if there is a possibility to gain access during July/August; Ms Pan will access Web page; staffwill follow-up to see if there is a City contact. F. Mr. Stevens asked on status of letter to property owners. Ms Ungo-McCormick informed him that letter will go out early next week. G. Mr. Stevens asked other Committee Members to report on status of Historical Society Files. Ms. Pan indicated that these files are lacking in citations, dates and some errors (as confirmed by Mr. Stocklmeir's comments at the last meeting). Therefore, the Committee should not rely too much on them for accuracy and need to do own follow-up work. Mr. Ke~ c~~urred. He is interested in completing a drive-through as well. Mr. ~ indicated that he is mid-way through reviewing against Appendix A and B with a focus on architectural merit. 3. DEVELOP WORK PROGRAM The Committee unanimously agreed to use the "Historical Ranking System" provided by Ms. Bjurrnan in the Draft Ordinance No. 1726 and the Historic Resources Inventory Form- State of California in reviewing sites and buildings. The Committee concurred that they are relying on Mr. Davis' expertise in the area of architectural merit. 4. ASSIGN TASKS Committee members will complete review of photographs and information included in Historical Society files, limited to properties listed in Appendix A, and will report back with recommendations on how to proceed distribution of tasks. Staff suggested that they should rank by priority since some site and/or buildings are either already covered by other preservation mechanism (i.e. on National or State Registry) or outside city jurisdiction (County, De Anza College, etc.). This will help the Committee identify where to focus immediate research efforts. Ms. Pan concurred and suggested they rank under two categories: Public and Private and then private- residence. private-other. Public sites/buildings should be considered high priority if in danger of being demolished within 5 years. Staff clarified that the demolition 2 (p [Z (p{til ordinance is only a temporary holding measure only valid until such time as City Council determines how to proceed on designation of sites and whether or not to adopt a local ordinance. Ms. Pan indicated that for purposes of this review, it should not be considered a permanent local preservation mechanism. If possible, the Committee members should prioritize sites before going out to view sites. 5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Mr. Monk again referred to the February 18, 1997 meeting. Mr. Stevens noted that members have or are in process of viewing video. Mr. Monk noted that the City Council wanted sites reviewed not only in context of Cupeitino history, but also of area. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8: 1 0 p.m. Next regular meeting is scheduled on July 3, 1997 in Conference Room A ~ 3 ~ /1.b Jt{1 CITY OF CUPERTINO 1030 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 HISTORIC RESEARCH COMMITTEE CornereFlce Room .\.,8:09 p.m. City Manager's Office Tuesday, June 17, 1997 MINUTES 1. Roll Call Present: Committee members: Jerry Stevens, Denise Pan, Hugh Riddell, David Smith, Robert Keys Staff members: Bob Cowan, Deborah Uugo-McCormick .... 2. Follow-up items from June 11, 1997 meeting . Minutes of June 11, 1997 meeting- adopted with minor correction: Mrs. Smith and Stevens to visit Historical Society office on Thursday, not Friday. . Mr. Riddell informed Committee chair that he will be absent during the month of July to participate in the reconstruction efforts of school facilities in Fargo, North Dakota. 1bis was not anticipated when he applied to become a member of this Committee. The Committee concurred that Mr. Riddell's expertise is of great value to this effort and will continue to require his assistance during August and September. In addition, he will be accessible via e-mail during his absence in July. . Mr. Stevens and Mr. Smith presented written synopsis of and reported on visit to Historical Society on Thursday, June 12, 1997. Staff provided black & white Xerox copies of photographs to each member of Committee. Apparently, a colored copy version of these photographs was provided to the City early in the year but has been misplaced or lost. Staff will have a new colored version made for use by the Committee. . Ms. Pan presented suggested methodology of research methods. She stressed the importance of keeping good notes and providing citations in report. . Committee members discussed recommendations on how to proceed with work program. Mr. Riddell suggested first adopting criteria for evaluation. Ms. Pan concurred but added that research methods are critical to be able to back up future recommendations. Mr. Smith added that as the architect, he would be best able to review architectural merits of building and not historical information. Mr Stevens reviewed roles and responsibilities listed in staff memo of May 14, 1997 as charter of committee. Items 1 and 2 are main objectives, others are guidelines and would like to add item 7 - make (, in JCl, 7 recommendations to City Council. Staff noted that this is expected of the Committee. 3. Develop work program Committee adopted Criteria listed in Appendix B as interim guideline for review of potential buildings and sites and Appendix A as list of buildings and sites to be reviewed by Committee. 4. Assign tasks Committee members will review photographs and information included in Historical Society files, limited to properties listed in Appendix A, and will report back with recommendations on how to proceed distribution of tasks a~ next meeting. Mr Keys and Mr. Riddell will review photographs to determine where additional photographs need to be taken. . 5. Other items: Mr. Stevens provided list of committee members and minor additions/ corrections were made by other members. Staff provided draft letter to property owners for review by committee. Mr. Cowan indicated that letter should stress the fact that allowing committee to enter site and cooperation is strictly voluntary. Committee members want to ensure that the message gets across and that letters go out to all property owners as soon as possible. Committee deferred revising letter to Mr. Cowan as deemed appropriate. ~ 6. Audience comments: Mr. Stocklmeir noted that information included in Historical Society packet regarding his property is incorrect. The house underwent significant modifications in the 1950's and thus should not be listed as Victorian. Ms Pan asked if he would share photographs of original home. He indicated he may consider, he is not sure yet. Mr. Johnsen suggested reviewing video of City Council public hearing as recommended by Mr. Monk. at last meeting. Mr. Cowan indicated that staff will provide Committee with a copy of the video to be circulated among members. 7. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Next regular meeting is scheduled on June 26, 1997 in Conference Room A 1.. Cf>1 n jcn CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3300 ACTION ~lINUTES Historic Research Committee Conference Room A, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 1997 Introductions: Bob Cowan, Community Development Director, introduced himself and Deborah Ungo- McCormick, contract staff planner assigned as support to Committee during Michelle Bjurman's absence through August 1, 1997. Based on anticipated timeline, it is expected that the research effort will be completed by end of August and a report with recommendations will be forwarded to City Council in SeptemQ.<=r. A copy of the adopted historic demolition ordinance was provided to committee members and staff noted the minor changes made to the list of potential site during City Council meeting: added gazebo to Site 11 and all other buildings at McClellan Park to Site 7. Mr. Cowan provided background on the preparation of the proposed historic preservation ordinance and subsequent creation of the Historic Research Committee. It is expected that this committee will be a self-motivated, self-run working committee. Because staff resources are limit~ staff will attend some of the meetings (depending on frequency) and will assist with coordination, mailings and production effons. Action minutes will be taken when staff is available, but the committee will need to take their own when not available. * Committee members introduced themselves and provided brief summary and background and experience related this appointment Jerry Stevens, Hugh Riddell, David Smith, Bob Keys and Denise Pan. Election of Chairperson: By consensus Jerry Stevens was elected interim chairperson. Meeting Schedule: By consensus the committee agreed to meeting initially on a weekly basis. Regular meeting day and time will be Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., except next week when the meeting will be on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Staff will confinn which room is available since there are . many standing committee meetings in City Hall. Review Goals & Objectives: Staff reviewed goals and objectives as defined by City Council. Mr. Stevens asked that the individual committee members review these and be ready to discuss at the next meeting. Mr. Riddell commented that he felt the city council directive is clear as defined in staff memo and at city council meetings. Ms Pan stressed the importance of informing property owners prior to any future site visits. Develop Work program: Committee members concurred that before they can develop a work program. they need to understand what infonnation has been compiled and is available including that prepared by the Cupertino Historical Society. In addition, they agreed that it is important to notify property owners prior to visiting sites. A letter should go out shortly to notify property owners of potential future visits. Audience comments: Mr. Stevens invited members from the audience to introduce themselves and comment on their interest in this effort. Clarence Johnsen, George Monk, Alan Stocklmeir, Michael Ure, property owners, generally expressed concern with placing private properties on list and the potential loss of value to their propeny. Mr. Monk concurred with the roles and responsibilies outlined in the staff memo. Sharon Blaine from the Cupertino Historical Society indicated that they have compiled information on most of the properties on the list including addresses, photographs and historical information and invited the committee to make use of that information. Next meeting agenda: The following items will be brought back to the next meeting: . Mr. Stevens and Mr. Smith will visit the Historical Society offices on Friday to review available information and will report back on Tuesday. Ms. Pan will prepare a proposed research methodology outline for review by the committee. Committee members will bring with them recommendations on how to proceed with work program and assignment of tasks (Le. by area of expertise). Staff will provide action minutes to committee prior to next meeting. Staff will provide a list of committee members with names and addresses. Staff will prepare a draft letter to property owners for review by the committee at next meeting. . . . . . Adjournment: The committee adjourned at 7:10 p.m. .,r t (, [I \ I etl