07. Historic Preservation Ord.City of Cupertino
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Cupertino, CA 95014
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CUPERTINO
Community Development
Department
Summary
Agenda Item No.?
Agenda Date: February 19, 2008
Application: CP-2007-03 -Historic Preservation Ordinance
Applicant: City of Cupertino
Property Location: City-wide
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Provide direction for the preparation of a proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance,
Application No. CP-2007-03, City of Cupertino, City Wide.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Provide a statement of purpose;
2. Direct staff to convene a Historical Preservation Committee
BACKGROUND
In 1996, the City Council appointed afive-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 the 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 (see Exhibit B). On October 6,1997, the City Council
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.
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.
On November 5, 2007, the City Council directed staff to ~vork with the Historical
Society and involve citizens on a voluntary basis to help review and update the City's
Historic Preservation Policy. The City Council also directed staff to report back on how
the Historical Society could assist in this effort. Staff met with the Historical Society on
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January 16, 2008 to present the City Council's recommendations. After further review,
the Historical Society contacted staff and accepted the invitation to participate u1 an
advisory role, along with other representatives from the community.
At the November 5~ meeting, the City Council provided the following parameters:
1. Limit the policies to Public/Semi-Public and Commercial Properties;
2. Update and re-rank the existing historic structure or site list;
3. Define public hearing/review/noticing processes, which includes, but is not
limited to, the involvement of property owners for discussion); and
4. Define method of preservation:
o Physical preservation or relocation
o Commemorative measures (plaques or pictures, recycle building or
architectural materials/elements)
o Proper disclosure of significance (special zoning or covenants)
For additional details on the existing General Plan policies for protection of historically
and archaeologically significant structures, sites and artifacts please see Exhibit A.
DISCUSSION
Purpose Statement
By adopting a purpose statement, the city can clearly identify the intent to both
preserve historic structures and review further development that will impact positive
qualities of the City's historical resources. Staff recommends that City Council adopt
the following purpose statement:
The purpose of the preservation ordinance is to promote the general welfare by
providing for the identification, protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use
of structures and sites within the city that reflect special elements of the city's
historical, architectural, archaeological, cultural, or aesthetic heritage for the
following reasons:
A. To encourage public knowledge, understanding, appreciation and use of the
city's past;
B. To foster public pride in the beauty and character of the city and in the
accomplishments of its past;
C. To enhance the visual character of the city by encouraging new design and
construction that complements the city's historical buildings;
D. To increase the economic benefits of historic preservation to the city and its
inhabitants;
E. To protect property values within the city;
F. To identify as early as possible and resolve conflicts between the preservation
or historical resources/neighborhoods and alternative land uses; and
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G. To utilize voluntary preservation measures for permanent preservation of a
structure or site, unless is mutually agreed upon by a private property owner,
or is associated with public property or `with discretionary approval of a
project.
Historical Preservation Advisory Committee
Staff recommends that an informal Historical Preservation Advisory Committee be
convened. Staff recommends that the Historical Society select three members to serve
on the advisory committee, and that the City Couiuil or staff select two additional
members from the community.
The scope of ~~7ork for the Historical Preservation Advisory Committee would be to
work with staff to:
Add and rank commercial, public or quasi-public structures or sites to the
existing General Plan list, such as those shown below:
Glendeiulizg Family Barn at the Ranch
1851-1975
At the Hewlett Packard Campus (Pruneridge Avenue)
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Pale -~
"El Camuzo Real" bell located at St. Joseph Church
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Palm Trees on Palm Avenue
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There are numerous other structures and sites that the advisory committee will
consider, as well. Several mentioned in an earlier staff report are:
• Apple's Original Office Site -Bubb Road Building
• First Cupertino City Hall (DeAnza Blvd. at Rodriguez)
• De Anna College - Baldwin's stone winery and underground cellars)
Cupertino Square (formerly Vallco Fashion Park)
• Recommend steps to be taken to preserve, relocate, commemorate or disclose the
historic nature of the structure or site, e.g.,
o Preserve the structure or site (either through purchase or voluntary
preservation by property owner)
o Commemorate the structure or site (plaques or pictures, recycle building
or architectural materials/elements)
o Identify and disclose historical significance (special zoning or covenants)
• Public Notification: Identify procedures for notifying property owners and
others interested in historic preservation when historic structures or sites are
being considered for preservation, commemoration, etc.
Staff projects that recommendations from the advisory committee can be scheduled for
the Planning Commission and City Council in fall 2008.
ENCLOSURE
Exhibit A: General Plan policies for protection of historically and archaeologically
significant structures, sites and artifacts.
Exhibit B: List of Historic Sites (1997)
Prepared by: Leslie Gross, Assistant Planner
Sub ' ted b Approved by:
Steve Piasecki Caro Atwood
Director, Community Development Acting City Manager
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Exhibit A
HISTORIC A1~TD CUL'......._ _ __ _
HISTORIC AND
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Historic Resources
Before European settlement,
Native Americans resided in tl
area that is now Cupertino. The
Ohlone Indians had lived in
the Rancho San Antonio
area for over 3,000 years.
The area .vas 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.
The village of Cupertino sprang up at
the crossroads of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road
(now De Anza Boulevard) and Stevens
Creek Road. It was first laio~vn 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 Petrus Font. In 1904, the
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As these orchards flour-
shed 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 caz 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 Claaa Valley's postwar population
explosion. Con-cemed by unplanned devel-
opment, higher taxes and piecemeal annexa-
tion to adjacent cities, Cupertino's communi-
ty leaders began a drive in 1954 for incorpo-
ration. Incorporation was approved in a
September 27, 1955 election. Cupertino offi-
ciallybecame Santa Clara County's 13th City
on October 10, 1955. Today, Cupertino is
part of aworld-renowned high technology
center, known as "Silicon 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
are privately owned. Private owners and City
CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN
name vas 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.
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
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set out from Arroyo
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to eight in the morning, and
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government can v,=ork together to maintain
the historic value of these properties. A suc-
cessful example of this cooperation is the
rehabilitation of the De La Vega stable in the
Rancho Deep Cliff residential subdivision.
The "Tack House" u=as refurbished exten-
sively inside but its exterior remains much
the same. It is the 61-home community's
recreation center and meeting hall.
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Policy2-62:Landmark l;ehabilitation
Undertake an active partnership ~~=ith
prim=ate ovnzers 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
include reduced on-site parking provi-
sions or lesser setback distances.
Policy2-63:Archaeologically
Sensitive Areas
Protect archaeologically sensitive
areas.
Strategy
Development Investigation. Require
an nzvestigation for development pro-
posed in areas likely to be archaeologi-
cally sensitive, such as along stream
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if significant archaeological resources
may be affected by the project. Also
require appropriate mitigation measures
in the project design.
Policy 2-64: Native American Burials
Protect Native American burial sites.
Strategy
Upon discovery of such burials during
construction, take action prescribed by
State law, including stoppage of «=ork in
surrounding area, notification of appro-
priate authorities and reburial of
remains in an appropriate manner.
Policy2-65: Heritage Trees
Protect and maintain heritage trees in
a healthy state.
Strategy
Heritage Tree List. Establish and peri-
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Cupertino Civic Center
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~ Doyle \Arinery Site (foundation only)
FJ VJoelffel Cannery (former site)
I Vallco Industrial Park v,~. Louis Stocklmeir Home
Site of Elisha P. Stephens home,1850,
no~v part of Blackberry Farm
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CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN
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IXHIBIT B
OVERALL RANKING AND COMMENTS
REV 6 9/ 1 6/ 9 7 A 8 C D E F G H I ACH HIS ENV TOTAL
SITE ID DESC. AVE AVE RANK
SORTED BY TOTAL POINTS,A RCH,HI ST. MA X POI NTS 5 0 3 0 3 0 110
1 2 LE PETIT TRIANON D F 3 5 21 3 0 8 6 1
14 DEOROCLUB G 29 25 30 84 2
4 MARYKNOU_ H ~ 2 4 2 3 3 0 7 7 3
6 PARRISH TANK C 2 0 1 9 2 9 6 8 4
7 BAER BLACKSMffH C 2 0 2 0 2 5 6 5 5
3 PICCHETTI EROS D F H 14 2 2 2 6 6 2 6
2 MONTEBELLO SCH. D F H 1 0 1 8 2 8 5 6 7
A STEWNG TANK E 1 0 2 5 1 9 5 4 8
1 1 GAZEBOTRlM A C 21 2 0 1 2 5 3 9
1 PERRONE RANCH A' H 1 0 2 3 2 0 5 3 1 0
B HAMMOND G H I 22 8 21 51 11
H MILLER ( 1 4 1 6 1 4 4 4 1 2
5 DE LA VEGA G 1 2 1 1 21 4 4 1 3
I MONTGOMERY B' I 6 2 2 14 4 2 1 4
E RUSSELtiURST I 12 17 12 41 15
C TRACY 1 1 8 3 17 3 8 1 6
O EIVGLF 1 0 12 14 3 6 1 7
P HAZEL 1 0 12 1 4 3 6 1 8
D LAZANEO TANK E 9 9 1 8 3 6 1 9
G BALDISSINE-ADAMO I 2 0 12 3 3 5 2 0
9 STOCKLlVIEIR 0 2 6 9 3 5 21
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8 DOYLE WWERY A G 0 21 1 1 3 2 2 3
N PALM AVE. A C 0 1 2 1 9 31 2 4
L SCHWARTZ 1 4 4 1 2 . 3 0 2 5
J JAMES HOWARD 8 3 1 8 2 9 2 6
K MC CUBBIN. ~ I 1 2 4 1 1 2 7 2 7
1 0 STEPHENS PL A C 0 2 2 3 2 5 2 8
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'SEE S ITE I NFOR MATION FOR COMMENT
CURRENT RROTECTION OR OT HER STATUS
A. NO BUILDING OR STRUCTURE INVOLVED (THAT CAN BE SEEN)
B. CURRENT STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED AFTER 1950 WITH NO PORTION ORIGINAL
C. SITE OWNED BY THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
D. SITE OWNED BY OTHER PUBUC AGENCY
E. SIMILAR TO A SITE OWNED BY THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
F. NOW PROTECTED BY LISTING ON U.S. OR LOCAL CONTROL(HISTORIC SOC. DATA)
G. BY CONDfTIONS OF APPROVAL FORA DEVELOPEMENT PROJECT
H. SPHERE OF INTEREST ONLY
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• 1996 Historic Research Committee identified and
ranked historic sites. No ordinance at that time.
• )an. 2007 Council
included a historic
preservation policy
as part of the
annual work
program
Glendenning Ranch Barn (1851-1975)
at the HP campus
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• Nov. 2007 Council directed staff to work with the
Historical Society and citizens to develop a proactive
preservation policy and update the preservation list
as part of the work program.
• Jan. 2008 staff met with Historic Society Board who
agreed to work with the city on an informal basis
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• Limit policies to Public/Semi-Public and
Com mercia I properties
• Update and re-rank existing historic structure or
site list
• Define public hearing/review processes
• Define method of preservation
• Physical preservation or relocation
• Commemorative measures
• Proper disclosure of significance
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A. Encourage public knowledge, understanding,
appreciation and use of the city's past;
B. Foster public pride in the beauty and character of the
city and in the accomplishments of its past;
C. Enhance the visual character of the city by
encouraging new design and construction that
complements the city's historical buildings;
D. Increase the economic benefits of historic
preservation to the city and its inhabitants;
E. Protect property values within the city;
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F. Identify as early as possible and resolve conflicts
between the preservation or historical
resources/neighborhoods and alternative land
uses; and
G. Utilize voluntary preservation measures for
permanent preservation of a structure or site,
unless it is mutually agreed upon by a private
property owner, or is associated with public
property or with discretionary approval of a
project.
H. Celebrate and commemorate Cupertino's
heritage
CUP'ERTINO
Informal Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
• Historical Society - 2-3 members
• Community - 2-3 members
• Recommend steps to preserve,
relocate, commemorate or disclose
the historic nature of the structure
or site
• Add/rank structures or sites to
existing General Plan list
• Identify/disclose historical
significance
• Public notification
Palm Avenue Trees
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EI Camino Real Bell at
St. Joseph's Church
• Concur with the general
purpose statement
• Direct staff to convene a
Historical Preservation
Committee
Identify number and method
of selection of community
members